Immersing you in other worlds, vividly imagined characters or incredible true stories, audiobooks have never been so popular. From A-list actors narrating romantic novels to tell-all memoirs read by the writers themselves, Audible has more than 800,000 titles covering every genre. To help you save on your subscription and books, our expert deal hunters have rounded up the best Audible discount codes and deals. Keep scrolling for all the details.
How to save on Audible subscriptions
Audible free trial
If you’ve never signed up before, Audible gives new members a 30-day free trial. You’ll get one audiobook to keep and unlimited access to the Plus catalogue during that time. Sometimes Audible runs limited-time offers, too, such as 99p a month for the first three months (saving you £24 in total), which can work out as a greater saving than the standard trial.
Daily deals
Every day, Audible discounts a different audiobook, usually down to £1.99 (that’s a saving of about 70 per cent). There’s also hundreds more book deals to browse through, with titles reduced from £16.99 to £5.99. You can filter and sort these offers by genre or by lowest price first. This is a great way to build up your library without spending your credits.
2-for-1 audiobook deals
Audible also runs 2-for-1 bundle deals, where you can pick up two books for a single credit. Selected books are split into categories, including romance, personal development, biographies, children’s stories and more. It’s one of the simplest ways to get the most out of your subscription.
Audible plans and pricing
Audible has two membership options, so choosing the right one for your listening habits can save you money in the long run:
- Standard (£5.99 per month): One audiobook each month (accessible while you’re a member).
- Premium plus (£8.99 per month): One credit a month for any audiobook (you get to keep them, even if you cancel), unlimited listening to thousands of titles, and exclusive member sales and discounts.
If you listen to a lot of audiobooks, premium plus usually offers better value. But if you only want one book a month and don’t need any extras, the standard plan might suit you better.
Free cancellation at any time
One of the best things about Audible subscriptions is that you aren’t tied in. You can cancel at any time (and still keep the books you’ve bought with credits if you have a premium plus subscription).
Audible sometimes offers discounted retention deals if you go to cancel, such as half-price membership for a few months. If you just need a break, you can also pause your subscription without losing access to your library.
My top Audible book titles
I’ve been an avid audiobook listener for years, so here’s some book inspiration to get you started, from memoirs to fiction.
‘Me Talk Pretty One Day’ by David Sedaris: £10.99 or free with one credit, Audible.co.uk
Known for his New Yorker essays and This American Life programmes, the American humorist and essayist David Sedaris is at his best when narrating his own writing.
Me Talk Pretty One Day is arguably his best collection of personal essays and, in turn, his best audiobook. Whether he’s exploring his move from New York to Paris and attempting to learn French from a sadistic teacher, ranting about posh restaurants, recounting his childhood guitar lessons (you won’t ever forget his tutor Mr Mancini after listening to the essay) or reflections on his idiosyncratic family, it’s laugh-out-loud funny, thanks to Sedaris’s pitch-perfect comedic timing. The collection of essays is perfect for dipping in and out of, as you would a podcast.
’Demon Copperhead’ by Barbara Kingsolver: £18.99 or free with one credit: Audible.co.uk
Barbara Kingsolver won both the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the Women's Prize for Fiction for her 2023 novel Demon Copperhead. A retelling of Charles Dickens’s David Copperfield, it’s a powerful reimagining set amid America’s opioid crisis.
Narrated by Charlie Thurston, the actor’s regional accent transports you right to southwest Virginia, where the story is set. Thurston’s narration is just as emotive as the novel itself, which centres on young Damon Fields, who is born to a drug-using teenage mother. A hero against the odds, we follow him through school and into young adulthood, just like in Dickens’s novel. Owing to rich character development and life-affirming but often tragic storytelling, it’s the kind of audiobook you grieve once you’ve finished listening.
‘Romantic Comedy’ by Curtis Sittenfeld: £12.99 or free with one credit: Audible.co.uk
Author of Rodham, American Wife and Prep, Curtis Sittenfeld novels are a guaranteed good time. Her latest, Romantic Comedy, is a joyous listen, following a TV scriptwriter who develops an unlikely crush. Working on a Saturday Night Live-type show, Sally Milz is successful but long over finding love. That is until she meets Noah, an attractive young pop star who is making a guest appearance on the show. Funny, warm and witty, Kristen Sieh’s narration is the perfect lighthearted companion for dog walks and chores.
‘This Much Is True’ By Miriam Margolyes: £12.99 or free with one credit, Audible.co.uk
Narrated by the icon that is Miriam Margolyes herself, the actor’s memoir This Much is True is a rollicking ride through her life. From her blissful upbringing and time at university in the Cambridge Footlights to hilarious sexual escapades and gossip on Hollywood A-listers Warren Beatty and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Touching on the highs and lows of her life, she’s candid on her stint as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter franchise and her work in Call the Midwife, while also exploring her 53-year relationship with her partner Heather. Unsurprisingly, it’s hilarious but equally a fascinating and emotional portrait of a life well-lived.
‘Half of a Yellow Sun’ by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: £12.99 or free with one credit, Audible.co.uk
Read by the SAG-nominated Bridgerton actor Adjoa Adoh, the audiobook of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s epic novel Half of a Yellow Sun is as much of a masterpiece as the novel itself.
Winner of the Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction 2007, the evocative story is set in Nigeria during the 1960s, when a civil war was raging in which a million people died and thousands were massacred. Following three people whose lives intersect as they’re swept up in the violence, the novel explores everything from moral responsibility to the end of colonialism. The characters and story stay with you long after you finish listening.
For more book recommendations, check out IndyBest’s fiction and non-fiction reviews
How we find the best Audible discount codes
To help you save on your next listen, our team keeps a close eye on Audible’s latest offers, from free trials and sign-up deals to limited-time promotions such as daily deals and 2-for-1 sales. We work closely with Audible and hand-test every code and offer to ensure it’s in date and working, so you can be sure you’re getting a genuine deal.
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