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Tim Curry brings an extraordinary quality to this dark fantasy — his voice is rich with layers of menace and warmth simultaneously, and the 11-hour runtime moves through the necromantic world of the Old Kingdom with genuine atmospheric weight. The recommendations are almost uniformly award-winning and highly rated, mostly running to the same length, and all of them carry that sense of a fantasy world with genuine stakes and careful construction behind it.

10 books for fans of Sabriel

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    Drowned Wednesday

    The Keys to the Kingdom • Book 3

    by Garth Nix

    3.88 Goodreads (27.7K ratings)
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    Tress of the Emerald Sea

    Hoid's Travails • Book 1

    by Brandon Sanderson, Howard Lyon

    Why this book?

    Both audiobooks deliver immersive dark fantasy worlds with compelling young protagonists navigating supernatural dangers, enhanced by narrators who bring richly atmospheric depth to their storytelling. Sanderson's intricate worldbuilding and Kramer's engaging performance offer the same sense of epic scope and wonder that makes Curry's narration of Sabriel so captivating.

    4.32 Goodreads (297.2K ratings)
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    Sir Thursday

    The Keys to the Kingdom • Book 4

    by Garth Nix

    3.96 Goodreads (23.8K ratings)
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    Lady Friday

    The Keys to the Kingdom • Book 5

    by Garth Nix

    3.93 Goodreads (23.3K ratings)
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    Grim Tuesday

    The Keys to the Kingdom • Book 2

    by Garth Nix

    3.89 Goodreads (27.4K ratings)
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    Mister Monday

    The Keys to the Kingdom • Book 1

    by Garth Nix

    3.81 Goodreads (40.5K ratings)
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    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

    Harry Potter (Full-Cast Editions) • Book 2

    by J.K. Rowling

    More about this pick

    Rowling deepens her mythology with Tom Riddle's diary and a basilisk lurking in Hogwarts' pipes, proving the school's dark secrets run deeper than anyone imagined.

    4.43 Goodreads (4.5M ratings)
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    The Hobbit

    Middle-earth • Book 1

    by J.R.R. Tolkien, Douglas A. Anderson, Michael Hague, Jemima Catlin

    More about this pick

    Before the epic Lord of the Rings trilogy, Tolkien wrote this intimate tale of Bilbo Baggins learning that even the smallest person can change the course of history.

    4.30 Goodreads (4.5M ratings)
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    Shadows of Self

    Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 2

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Why this book?

    Both audiobooks deliver richly immersive fantasy worlds with morally complex protagonists navigating supernatural threats, and Michael Kramer's measured narration complements the same atmospheric, character-driven storytelling that makes Tim Curry's performance of Sabriel so compelling. Sanderson's exploration of duty, identity, and the cost of power will resonate with listeners drawn to Nix's blend of dark magic systems and introspective heroism.

    4.26 Goodreads (211.7K ratings)
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    The Alloy of Law

    Mistborn, Era 2: Wax & Wayne • Book 1

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Why this book?

    Both audiobooks deliver immersive dark fantasy worlds with morally complex protagonists navigating systems of magic that demand sacrifice, enhanced by narrators who bring gravitas and nuance to every scene. The similar runtime and pacing make for equally gripping listening experiences that balance introspective character development with high-stakes supernatural action.

    4.19 Goodreads (294.2K ratings)