Audiobooks Like House of Many Ways

Jenny Sterlin narrates Diana Wynne Jones's cozy fantasy with a quality of benign bemusement that fits a story about a girl discovering that the rules of the world are stranger and more generous than she expected — eight hours of a portal fantasy that earns its charm through accumulation rather than incident, and Sterlin's voice understands that tone is doing as much work as plot here. One recommendation shares Sterlin narrating Howl's Moving Castle, and the broader list pairs that same whimsical, warmly intelligent fantasy register with highly rated titles that share this book's faith in the reader's patience.

10 audiobooks for fans of House of Many Ways

  1. 1
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    Howl's Moving Castle

    Howl's Castle • Book 1

    by Diana Wynne Jones

    Narrated by Jenny Sterlin

    ★ 4.51 ABR Score (467.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.28 Goodreads (453.3K) ★ 4.7 Audible (13.9K)
    8h 34m listening time • Released 2008

    Jones's whimsical classic is the inspiration for Miyazaki's film — but richer, funnier, and with a heroine whose curse of old age is the best premise in YA fantasy.

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    Fire and Hemlock

    by Diana Wynne Jones

    Narrated by Gemma Dawson

    ★ 3.97 ABR Score (11.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.96 Goodreads (11.2K) ★ 4.49 Audible (130)
    11h 12m listening time • Released 2021
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    A Court of Mist and Fury (Part 2 of 2)

    A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] #2, Part 2 • Book 2

    by Sarah J. Maas, Melody Muze, Anthony Palmini, Amanda Forstrom, Nora Achrati

    Narrated by Amanda Forstrom, Dawn Ursula, Nora Achrati, Darius Johnson, Anthony Palmini, Henry W. Kramer, Natalie Van Sistine, Gabriel Michael, Melody Muze, Jon Vertullo, Mike Carnes

    ★ 4.69 ABR Score (18.7K ratings)
    ★ 4.77 Goodreads (15.8K) ★ 4.87 Audible (2.9K)
    8h 23m listening time • Released 2022
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    Uncrowned

    Cradle • Book 7

    by Will Wight

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    ★ 4.67 ABR Score (44.2K ratings)
    ★ 4.56 Goodreads (33.7K) ★ 4.84 Audible (10.5K)
    9h 32m listening time • Released 2019

    Travis Baldree's narration transforms this tournament arc into genuine spectacle—his voice work across dozens of characters feels so distinct and alive that the high-stakes competition lands with real weight.

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    Ghostwater

    Cradle • Book 5

    by Will Wight

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    ★ 4.64 ABR Score (43.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.55 Goodreads (35.7K) ★ 4.83 Audible (7.7K)
    9h 16m listening time • Released 2019

    Travis Baldree's narration transforms Wight's intricate magic system into something you can actually follow while driving, making this the rare progression fantasy that rewards deep listening without demanding constant rewind.

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    Dawnshard

    The Stormlight Archive #3.5 • Book 3

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

    ★ 4.61 ABR Score (148.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.34 Goodreads (136.9K) ★ 4.84 Audible (11.9K)
    7h 5m listening time • Released 2022

    Kate Reading and Michael Kramer elevate this novella into something that feels essential, perfectly capturing the intimacy between Rysn and her mysterious companion while building genuine tension around the island's dark secrets.

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    A Court of Mist and Fury (Part 1 of 2)

    A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] #2, Part 1 • Book 2

    by Sarah J. Maas, Melody Muze, Anthony Palmini, Henry W. Kramer, Jon Vertullo, Amanda Forstrom

    Narrated by Amanda Forstrom, Holly Adams, Nora Achrati, Anthony Palmini, Henry W. Kramer, Natalie Van Sistine, Megan Dominy, Gabriel Michael, Melody Muze, Shawn K. Jain, Jon Vertullo

    ★ 4.58 ABR Score (22.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.7 Goodreads (19.3K) ★ 4.76 Audible (3.1K)
    8h 26m listening time • Released 2022
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    A Hat Full of Sky

    Discworld • Book 32

    by Terry Pratchett

    Narrated by Stephen Briggs

    ★ 4.53 ABR Score (84.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.33 Goodreads (80.7K) ★ 4.83 Audible (3.6K)
    7h 47m listening time • Released 2004
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    Skysworn

    Cradle • Book 4

    by Will Wight

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    ★ 4.53 ABR Score (44.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.37 Goodreads (36.6K) ★ 4.78 Audible (8.0K)
    8h 43m listening time • Released 2019

    Travis Baldree brings the perfect blend of urgency and warmth to this turning point in the Cradle series, where Lindon's forced confinement becomes a crucible for his next leap in power.

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    The Wee Free Men

    Discworld • Book 30

    by Terry Pratchett

    Narrated by Stephen Briggs

    ★ 4.52 ABR Score (126.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.3 Goodreads (121.4K) ★ 4.8 Audible (5.0K)
    7h 9m listening time • Released 2004
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