Audiobooks Like The Book of Lost Things

Steven Crossley narrates The Book of Lost Things in a measured, slightly distant storytelling voice that keeps the fairy-tale darkness at the right remove — you're aware you're being told a story, and that self-consciousness is exactly what the material requires across eleven hours. Two further Connolly titles appear in the recommendations, and the rest share the same quality of dark coming-of-age fantasy where the horrors are real but refracted through a child's logic, matched by a strong run of highly rated titles.

10 audiobooks for fans of The Book of Lost Things

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    The Infernals

    Samuel Johnson • Book 2

    by John Connolly

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    3.87 ABR Score (4.3K ratings)
    ★ 3.9 Goodreads (4.0K) ★ 4.37 Audible (292)
    9h 16m listening time • Released 2011

    Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms Connolly's darkly hilarious demon-chase into pure audio magic, making every grotesque creature and nervous joke land with perfect timing. A genuinely original fantasy that's equal parts creepy and laugh-out-loud weird.

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    The Creeps

    Samuel Johnson • Book 3

    by John Connolly

    Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

    3.98 ABR Score (2.4K ratings)
    ★ 4.02 Goodreads (2.1K) ★ 4.57 Audible (240)
    8h 39m listening time • Released 2013

    Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms Connolly's darkly comic horror into pure audio magic, nailing every grotesque creature and hapless teenager with a narrator who understands that creepy works best when it's funny first.

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    Carl's Doomsday Scenario

    Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 2

    by Matt Dinniman

    Narrated by Jeff Hays

    4.78 ABR Score (217.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.51 Goodreads (187.5K) ★ 4.89 Audible (30.0K)
    11h 28m listening time • Released 2021

    Jeff Hays transforms this LitRPG sequel into something genuinely unhinged—his voice work sells the escalating absurdity and real stakes so completely that you'll forget you're listening to a story about a pantless guy surviving a digital hellscape.

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    Reaper

    Cradle • Book 10

    by Will Wight

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.76 ABR Score (40.8K ratings)
    ★ 4.66 Goodreads (30.0K) ★ 4.91 Audible (10.8K)
    13h 7m listening time • Released 2021

    Travis Baldree's narration elevates this series finale into something genuinely transcendent—his performance captures both the intimate character growth and the apocalyptic stakes with equal precision.

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    Dreadgod

    Cradle • Book 11

    by Will Wight

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.74 ABR Score (37.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.62 Goodreads (27.0K) ★ 4.91 Audible (10.5K)
    12h 28m listening time • Released 2022

    Travis Baldree's delivery hits different when the stakes go apocalyptic—his voice carries the weight of Lindon's impossible odds while keeping you hooked through 12+ hours of magic system escalation and genuine character growth.

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    Underlord

    Cradle • Book 6

    by Will Wight

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.68 ABR Score (42.6K ratings)
    ★ 4.61 Goodreads (34.9K) ★ 4.85 Audible (7.6K)
    10h 42m listening time • Released 2019

    Travis Baldree's performance elevates Underlord from solid progression fantasy into something genuinely addictive—his pacing turns power-ups into genuine catharsis, and he nails the quiet character moments that make you care about the wins.

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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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    Bloodline

    Cradle • Book 9

    by Will Wight

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.64 ABR Score (41.3K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (30.6K) ★ 4.84 Audible (10.7K)
    11h 12m listening time • Released 2021

    Travis Baldree's narration transforms what could be a homecoming slog into genuinely gripping storytelling, hitting both the quiet character moments and the apocalyptic stakes with equal precision.

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    Blackflame

    Cradle • Book 3

    by Will Wight

    Narrated by Travis Baldree

    4.61 ABR Score (47.5K ratings)
    ★ 4.5 Goodreads (39.0K) ★ 4.81 Audible (8.6K)
    11h 10m listening time • Released 2019

    Travis Baldree's narration elevates this already compelling progression fantasy—his vocal range brings the magic system and high-stakes training montages to vivid life, making the third Cradle book impossible to put down.

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