10 audiobooks written & narrated by popular podcasters

Roman Mars has been quietly whispering tales of overlooked architecture and urban planning into my ears for years. Over the course of my listenership, he’s inspired me to do a number of uncharacteristic things: fly an Appalachian flag, read plaques instead of pretend to, and devour a nonfiction book the same way I would my favorite fake-dating romance. All it took was hearing him narrate his field guide to the hidden world of everyday design, The 99% Invisible City. Suddenly, listening to nonfiction felt less like a chore and more like an extra-long episode of my favorite podcast.

And Mars isn’t the only podcast host whose voice feels just as captivating in audiobook form. Whether you love the curious energy of Radiolab, the warm wisdom of Happier with Gretchen Rubin, or the candidness of Call Your Girlfriend, these hosts bring their signature storytelling styles to their own books, making them perfect listens for fans who want more of the voices they already love.

Here are a few audiobooks narrated by podcast hosts to add to your TBR tag in the Libby app.

Loud by Drew Afualo
Podcast: The Comment Section

Drew Afualo's audiobook is every bit as fierce, funny, and feminist as her podcast. Whether she's dunking on misogynists or dropping wisdom on self-worth, Drew narrates her book with the same "don't test me" energy that her listeners adore.

The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers
Podcast: Crime Junkie

Narrated with her signature suspenseful tone, Ashley Flowers brings her true crime storytelling skills to fiction in this book about two missing girls and their sisters who are determined to find them. Told at the gripping pace that listeners expect from her podcast, this thriller will have you sitting at the edge of your seat for every twist and turn.

The Memory Palace by Nate DiMeo
Podcast: The Memory Palace

Nate DiMeo is known for making the mundane magical on his podcast; and his audiobook adaptation is no different. Regular listeners can expect his same calm and thoughtful storytelling without the periodic ad breaks.

Why Fish Don’t Exist by Lulu Miller
Podcast: Radiolab

If you love the curiosity and wonder of Radiolab, you don’t want to miss Why Fish Don’t Exist. Miller takes you on a wild, moving journey through science, obsession, and the taxonomist who challenged our very idea of order in the natural world.

I've Got This Round by Mamrie Hart
Podcast: This Might Get Weird

A chaotic cocktail of overshares, odd jobs, and laugh-out-loud moments, this is the audiobook equivalent of Mamrie Hart's podcast. From absurd travel tales to celebrity encounters gone sideways, Mamrie reads her memoir like she's spilling the tea over brunch. Cheers to that, bestie.

How to Tell a Story by The Moth
Podcast: The Moth

From the creators of The Moth, this book pulls back the curtain on what makes a story unforgettable. They share tips, behind-the-scenes insights, and real Moth tales to help you craft your own.

Big Friendship by Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman
Podcast: Call Your Girlfriend

A funny and honest look at the lifelong work of building and keeping the relationships that shape us most. The voices behind Call Your Girlfriend reveal how friendships survive challenges, change, and time.

Secrets of Adulthood by Gretchen Rubin
Podcast: Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin expands on the small, thoughtful insights that define her show. With practical tips about navigating adulthood, she shares the simple truths and habit shifts that make life a little happier.

Broken (in the best possible way) by Jenny Lawson
Podcast: Do Beautiful Things

Jenny Lawson is the voice in your head…if your inner monologue was more glittery and self-deprecating. And, she brings that trademark blend of hilarious anxiety-fueled chaos to her book. Expect to laugh, cry, and feel completely seen as she turns life’s messiest moments into stories you’ll want to hear again and again.

Please Don’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes by Phoebe Robinson
Podcast: 2 Dope Queens

Phoebe Robinson brings the same wit listeners love from her podcast to this collection of essays where she takes on quarantine life, microaggressions, and the joy of saying no.

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