Spotify last year introduced the option to listen to audiobooks on its platform. According to the Spotify Wrapped 2024 data, users have gravitated toward the fantasy genre, particularly the world of faeries.
Top audiobook genres in the U.S
As part of its annual Wrapped feature, Spotify revealed that the top audiobook genres in the U.S. included sci-fi and fantasy, followed by romance, fiction and literature, mystery and thriller, and biography and memoir. Notably, the sci-fi and fantasy category was dominated by romantasy novels. Of the top 10 audiobooks in the U.S., four were romantasy titles. Sarah J. Maas, the author behind the popular A Court of Thorns and Roses series, claimed three spots in the top 10, securing her position as the global top author for Spotify Wrapped 2024.
Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing, another romantasy novel, was ranked ninth on the list, while J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring landed in sixth place.
Spotify Wrapped full list of the top 10 audiobooks in the U.S
1. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
2. I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
3. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
4. It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
5. The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
6. The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
7. A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
8. Icebreaker: A Novel by Hannah Grace
9. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
10. Funny Story by Emily Henry
Spotify Wrapped globally top 10 audiobooks
1. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
2. The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
3. I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
4. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
5. It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
6. The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
7. A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
8. A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book One by George R. R. Martin
9. Icebreaker: A Novel by Hannah Grace
10. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Rise of the romantasy genre in 2024
The year 2024 was notably marked by the rise of the romantasy genre. A closer look at gender preferences revealed that the top three audiobooks most listened to by men in the U.S. were all written by male authors: The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene, The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien, and A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin.
Additionally, Spotify’s press release highlighted that many of these audiobooks are being adapted into films and other media. In fact, 66% of the Top 100 audiobooks in the U.S. in 2024 have been or will be adapted for the screen.
While this year’s Wrapped did not include personalized data for audiobook listeners, authors received their own Wrapped insights, showcasing their top titles, ratings, and listener habits.
Also Read: When Will Spotify Wrapped 2024 Be Available And How Can You Access It?
