Best Kate Reading Audiobooks

Words of Radiance

The Stormlight Archive • Book 2

by Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

The second Stormlight Archive book surpasses the first — the magic system, the characters, and the worldbuilding all deepen into one of epic fantasy's greatest achievements.

The Way of Kings

The Cosmere • Book 1

by Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Sanderson's most ambitious work — a 45-hour epic with one of the most intricately designed magic systems in fantasy, and characters whose growth pays off magnificently.

Oathbringer

The Stormlight Archive • Book 3

by Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Kate Reading and Michael Kramer elevate this sprawling epic into something transcendent—their dual narration captures three interconnected characters with such distinct emotional depth that 55 hours vanishes. Oathbringer is where Sanderson's intricate magic system and moral complexity finally match the scope of his ambition.

The Gathering Storm

The Wheel of Time • Book 12

by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

Kramer and Reading's dual narration finally gives the Wheel of Time the vocal landscape it deserves, turning a sprawling epic into something genuinely intimate and propulsive.

Towers of Midnight

The Wheel of Time • Book 13

by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Kate Reading and Michael Kramer elevate the emotional weight of Jordan's endgame—their dual narration makes the converging POVs feel like separate threads tightening toward catastrophe, and they nail the quieter character breakthroughs that matter most before the final battle.

Rhythm of War

The Stormlight Archive • Book 4

by Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Kate Reading and Michael Kramer elevate this epic's sprawling POVs into something genuinely cinematic—their dual narration makes Sanderson's intricate character work land harder than it has any right to at 57 hours.

Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection

The Cosmere

by Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

Kramer and Reading switch seamlessly between worlds, making each magic system feel distinct and alive—this is the perfect audiobook entry point to the Cosmere's interconnected universes.

Dawnshard

The Stormlight Archive #3.5 • Book 3

by Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

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.

The Great Hunt

The Wheel of Time • Book 2

by Robert Jordan

Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Kate Reading and Michael Kramer split the narrative duties so seamlessly you forget you're listening to two voices—their chemistry elevates the scope and intimacy of Jordan's world-building in ways a single narrator couldn't touch.

The Shadow Rising

The Wheel of Time • Book 4

by Robert Jordan

Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Kate Reading and Michael Kramer split the massive narrative duties perfectly, making this 41-hour epic feel intimate despite its scope. The Shadow Rising is where the Wheel of Time explodes outward—multiple storylines, higher stakes, and genuine character transformation that justifies the length.

The Dragon Reborn

The Wheel of Time • Book 3

by Robert Jordan

Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's dual narration elevates this sprawling fantasy epic—their distinct voices anchor the multiple POVs so effectively you never lose the thread across nearly 25 hours.

Lord of Chaos

The Wheel of Time • Book 6

by Robert Jordan

Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's dual narration transforms this sprawling epic into something genuinely immersive—their chemistry grounds the escalating chaos and makes 41 hours feel essential rather than exhausting.

Yumi and the Nightmare Painter

Hoid's Travails • Book 2

by Brandon Sanderson, Aliya Chen

Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's dual narration captures the stark contrast between these two worlds so perfectly that you feel the characters' disorientation as much as they do.

The Fires of Heaven

The Wheel of Time • Book 5

by Robert Jordan

Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Reading and Kramer's dual narration elevates the series' most pivotal turning point, giving every faction and character their own voice as the world fractures around the Dragon Reborn.

The Eye of the World

The Wheel of Time • Book 1

by Robert Jordan

Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Jordan's doorstop epic that launched a 14-book saga — vast, immersive world-building with a classic hero's journey that deepens into something far more complex.

Knife of Dreams

The Wheel of Time • Book 11

by Robert Jordan

Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's dual narration transforms this turning point into something genuinely epic—their voices anchor you through 32 hours of intricate plotting as the series finally accelerates toward its endgame.

A Crown of Swords

The Wheel of Time • Book 7

by Robert Jordan

Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Kate Reading and Michael Kramer elevate this sprawling seventh book into something genuinely immersive, their dual narration making the fractured POV structure feel like eavesdropping on a world coming apart at the seams.

Wind and Truth

The Stormlight Archive • Book 5

by Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Kate Reading and Michael Kramer elevate an already massive climax with perfectly calibrated performances that make 62 hours feel essential, not exhausting. Sanderson's payoff demands narrators who can handle intimate character moments and apocalyptic stakes equally, and they nail both.

Winter's Heart

The Wheel of Time • Book 9

by Robert Jordan

Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Reading and Kramer's dual narration elevates this sprawling ninth book into something genuinely immersive—their distinct voices keep multiple storylines clear across 24 hours without a single moment of fatigue.

New Spring

The Wheel of Time

by Robert Jordan

Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's dual narration brings the Wheel of Time's origin story to life with genuine chemistry, making this prequel essential listening for fans hungry to understand Lan and Moiraine's legendary bond.

The Last Precinct

Kay Scarpetta • Book 11

by Patricia Cornwell

Narrated by Kate Reading

A Conjuring of Light

Shades of Magic • Book 3

by V.E. Schwab, Victoria Schwab

Narrated by Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Kate Reading and Michael Kramer's dual narration transforms this epic finale into something rare: a fully realized audio experience where every character feels distinctly alive. The emotional gut-punches land harder when delivered by voices this skilled.

The Path of Daggers

The Wheel of Time • Book 8

by Robert Jordan

Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

Kramer and Reading's dual narration transforms this sprawling, character-heavy book into something genuinely cinematic—each voice perfectly calibrated to the chaos of multiple POVs colliding at once.

The Fragile Threads of Power

Threads of Power • Book 1

by V.E. Schwab, Victoria Schwab

Narrated by Kate Reading, Marisa Calin, Michael Kramer

Schwab's return to her Darker Shade of Magic world crackles with intricate magic and political intrigue, while three narrators masterfully embody distinct perspectives across a sprawling, interconnected story.

A Gathering of Shadows

Shades of Magic • Book 2

by V.E. Schwab, Victoria Schwab

Narrated by Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

Kramer and Reading's dual narration transforms this sequel into pure magic—their distinct voices make the multiple POVs feel like separate worlds colliding, and the audiobook experience genuinely elevates Schwab's already intricate storytelling.