100 Best Librivox Audiobooks – Revised Edition

100 Best Librivox Audiobooks from the Past 5 Years

We reviewed five years of new Librivox recordings and selected the most impressive releases. The Librivox volunteer community has recorded thousands of new titles since 2014, including many first-time audiobooks. Below is our curated list of the top 100 recordings — chosen for high-quality solo narrations and overall listening value.

Top 50 New Librivox Audiobooks (Direct Links)

Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers – Charles Bradlaugh

Short biographical sketches of influential thinkers who challenged tradition.

Anthropology – Immanuel Kant

Kant’s insights into human behavior, perception, and moral life.

The Art of Kissing – Will Rossiter

A lighthearted historic guide to romance and courtship.

The Book of Good Counsels – Sir Edwin Arnold

Ancient Indian wisdom literature filled with moral teachings.

The Citizen’s Almanac

A civic guide promoting responsible citizenship and American values.

The Conduct of Life – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Emerson’s reflections on work, culture, behavior, and personal growth.

A Confession – Leo Tolstoy

Tolstoy’s personal spiritual crisis and search for meaning.

Cousin Betty – Honoré de Balzac

A dramatic novel exploring jealousy, obsession, and Parisian society.

The Essentials of Spirituality – Felix Adler

An ethical approach to spirituality without dogma.

The Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals – Charles Darwin

Darwin’s study of emotional behavior across species.

The Fireside Chats – Franklin D. Roosevelt

Historic radio addresses that shaped American confidence during crisis.

Fundamentals of Prosperity – Roger Babson

A motivational guide to personal success and disciplined living.

The Genealogy of Morals – Friedrich Nietzsche

Nietzsche’s critique of morality, guilt, and power.

A Guide to Stoicism – St. George Stock

A clear introduction to Stoic philosophy and resilience.

Happy Homes and the Hearts that Make Them – Samuel Smiles

A moral guide focused on building a positive family life.

Henry D. Thoreau – Franklin Benjamin Sanborn

A biographical tribute to the author of Walden.

History of the World War – Francis Andrew March

A detailed narrative of World War I.

How to Write a Novel

A practical early guide for aspiring fiction authors.

How We Think – John Dewey

A foundational text on reasoning and reflective thinking.

Indian Home Rule – Mohandas Gandhi

Gandhi’s argument for self-governance and peaceful resistance.

An Iron Will – Orison Swett Marden

A motivational classic on persistence and confidence.

The Jefferson Bible – Thomas Jefferson

Jefferson’s edited version of the life and teachings of Jesus.

Life and Times of Frederick Douglass – Frederick Douglass

The powerful autobiography of an American abolitionist.

The Life Triumphant – James Allen

A philosophical guide to mastering the mind.

The Logic of Hegel – G.W.F. Hegel

An introduction to Hegel’s complex logic and metaphysics.

The Logic of Vegetarianism – Henry Salt

An ethical argument for plant-based living.

The Madman – Kahlil Gibran

Poetic tales exploring freedom, truth, and individuality.

Mark Twain: The Complete Interviews – Mark Twain

Rare conversations showing Twain’s humor and personality.

Mark Twain: His Life and Work – William M. Clemens

Early biography of America’s greatest humorist.

Meister Eckhart’s Sermons – Meister Eckhart

Mystical sermons about the soul and divine union.

The Misanthrope – Molière

A classic French comedy criticizing hypocrisy.

Musings of a Chinese Mystic – Lionel Giles

Teachings of Chuang Tzu on nature and simplicity.

My Reminiscences – Rabindranath Tagore

Tagore’s personal reflections on life and creativity.

A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett – Davy Crockett

Autobiography of the famous American frontiersman.

The New Freedom – Woodrow Wilson

Political writings urging economic fairness and reform.

Noted Speeches of Abraham Lincoln – Abraham Lincoln

Key speeches that shaped American history.

Nutcracker and Mouse King – E.T.A. Hoffmann

The enchanting tale that inspired the famous ballet.

The Odysseys of Homer – Homer

The epic adventures of Odysseus returning home.

On the Ends of Good and Evil – Cicero

Philosophical dialogue about ethics and virtue.

The Origin and Development of Psychoanalysis – Sigmund Freud

Freud’s early lectures on the birth of psychoanalysis.

Philosophical Rudiments – Thomas Hobbes

Hobbes’ theories on government and social order.

Poems of Rilke – Rainer Maria Rilke

A selection of lyrical poetry exploring the human soul.

Political Ideals – Bertrand Russell

Russell’s vision of freedom, justice, and society.

Poor Richard’s Almanack – Benjamin Franklin

Franklin’s classic work of wit, wisdom, and proverbs.

Presidential Farewell and Last Addresses

Final messages from U.S. presidents to the nation.

Revolution and Counter-Revolution in Germany – Friedrich Engels

Engels’ analysis of German political upheaval.

Rights of Man – Thomas Paine

A defense of liberty, democracy, and human rights.

The Rough Riders – Theodore Roosevelt

Roosevelt’s account of his cavalry in the Spanish-American War.

Royal Highness – Thomas Mann

A romantic German novel about duty and identity.

The Shining Gateway – James Allen

A spiritual guide on noble living.

Smoke – Ivan Turgenev

A story of love, politics, and social conflict in Russia.

Some Problems of Philosophy – William James

James’ exploration of metaphysics and experience.

The Soul or Rational Psychology – Emanuel Swedenborg

An early scientific attempt to explain the soul.

A Study in the Psychology of Religious Phenomena – James Leuba

A psychological analysis of religious experience.

Thoughts on Art and Life – Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo’s notes on creativity, beauty, and purpose.

Three Contributions to the Theory of Sex – Sigmund Freud

Freud’s pioneering work on human sexuality.

Three Lives – Gertrude Stein

Three character-driven stories exploring life and identity.

The Warren Report – U.S. Government

Official report on the assassination of President Kennedy.

The Way to Will-Power – Henry Hazlitt

A practical guide to building discipline.

World English Bible

A modern English translation of the Bible.

Next 50 Librivox Audiobooks (New Improved Recordings)

Acres of Diamonds – Russell H. Conwell

A motivational lecture about finding opportunity around you.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes – Arthur Conan Doyle

Classic detective cases featuring Holmes and Watson.

As a Man Thinketh – James Allen

A philosophical essay on the power of thoughts.

Barchester Towers – Anthony Trollope

A witty novel about church politics and small-town society.

Bhagavad Gita – Translated by Sir Edwin Arnold

A poetic English translation of India’s spiritual classic.

Bleak House – Charles Dickens

A mystery and social critique of Victorian England.

The Columbian Orator – Caleb Bingham

A historic collection of speeches promoting liberty.

Common Sense – Thomas Paine

The influential pamphlet that inspired American independence.

The Count of Monte Cristo – Alexandre Dumas

A thrilling tale of betrayal, escape, and revenge.

Crime and Punishment – Fyodor Dostoevsky

A psychological masterpiece about guilt and redemption.

The Dhammapada – Buddha

A collection of essential Buddhist teachings.

Father Goriot – Honoré de Balzac

A moving story of parental sacrifice and Parisian ambition.

Great Expectations – Charles Dickens

The coming-of-age story of Pip and his unexpected fortune.

The Happy Prince – Oscar Wilde

Heart-touching fairy tales filled with compassion.

Hard Times – Charles Dickens

A critique of industrial society and rigid education.

His Last Bow – Arthur Conan Doyle

Later Sherlock Holmes stories set before WWI.

The Hound of the Baskervilles – Arthur Conan Doyle

Holmes investigates a legendary supernatural hound.

How to Live on 24 Hours a Day – Arnold Bennett

Practical advice on time-management and daily purpose.

Laws – Plato

A dialogue discussing justice, government, and virtue.

Nicholas Nickleby – Charles Dickens

The adventures of a young man seeking a better life.

Little Dorrit – Charles Dickens

A moving drama about poverty, debt, and kindness.

Main Street – Sinclair Lewis

A satire of small-town life in America.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes – Arthur Conan Doyle

More unforgettable cases from the great detective.

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass – Frederick Douglass

A gripping memoir of slavery and self-liberation.

Nature – Ralph Waldo Emerson

A transcendental meditation on nature and spirituality.

The Old Curiosity Shop – Charles Dickens

The dramatic story of Little Nell’s struggles.

Oliver Twist – Charles Dickens

The classic orphan tale filled with danger and hope.

Civil Disobedience – Henry David Thoreau

A landmark essay on moral resistance.

Our Mutual Friend – Charles Dickens

A complex social novel centered on an inheritance.

The Portrait of a Lady – Henry James

A psychological novel about freedom and choice.

The Rainbow – D.H. Lawrence

A family saga exploring desire and independence.

The Return of Sherlock Holmes – Arthur Conan Doyle

Holmes’ dramatic return after his presumed death.

The Secret Agent – Joseph Conrad

A dark political thriller about espionage.

The Sign of the Four – Arthur Conan Doyle

Holmes solves a mystery involving treasure and betrayal.

The Story of My Life – Helen Keller

The inspirational autobiography of a remarkable woman.

A Study in Scarlet – Arthur Conan Doyle

The first Sherlock Holmes story introducing Watson.

A Tale of Two Cities – Charles Dickens

A dramatic story set during the French Revolution.

Treasure Island – Robert Louis Stevenson

A timeless pirate adventure full of action and treasure.

Up From Slavery – Booker T. Washington

Washington’s inspirational rise from slavery to leadership.

The Valley of Fear – Arthur Conan Doyle

A Sherlock Holmes mystery about secret societies.

Vanity Fair – William Makepeace Thackeray

A satirical novel about ambition and society.

The War of the Worlds – H.G. Wells

The classic science-fiction story of alien invasion.

With Christ in the School of Prayer – Andrew Murray

A devotional work on the power of prayer.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz – L. Frank Baum

Dorothy’s magical journey through the Land of Oz.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

The foundational text of classical yoga philosophy.

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