Best Audiobooks to Spend Audible Credits On

When it comes to spending Audible credits, not all audiobooks are created equal. The best books for credits are long, highly-rated, and expensive — they give you the most listening time per credit. Here are our top picks, ranked by Value Score.

Top 5 Audiobooks by Value Score

These books represent the absolute best value for your Audible credits. Each one combines exceptional length, outstanding ratings, and premium pricing to maximize your credit's worth.

1. The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

At 45+ hours with a 4.8-star rating, this epic fantasy is the gold standard for credit value. Narrated by Kate Reading and Michael Kramer, it kicks off the Stormlight Archive series — one of the most ambitious fantasy epics ever written.

Value Score: 5.88+ — Excellent credit investment.

2. The Stand by Stephen King

Nearly 47 hours of post-apocalyptic storytelling from the master of horror. The uncut version is one of King's longest works, making it a phenomenal credit value.

3. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

33+ hours of political intrigue, dragons, and betrayal. Roy Dotrice's narration brings Westeros to life with hundreds of distinct character voices.

4. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

32 hours of time-traveling romance and adventure. Davina Porter's narration is widely considered one of the best in audiobook history.

5. The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett

40+ hours of medieval cathedral-building drama. A sprawling historical epic that earns every minute of its runtime.

Best Value by Genre

Fantasy

Fantasy dominates value rankings because epic series tend to be very long. Look for Brandon Sanderson, George R.R. Martin, and Robert Jordan — their books routinely exceed 30 hours.

Science Fiction

Sci-fi offers excellent value with series like The Expanse and Dune. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (16 hours, 4.9 stars) is a standout single-book value.

Historical Fiction

Ken Follett and Diana Gabaldon are the kings of long historical fiction. Their books often exceed 30 hours and maintain high ratings throughout.

Non-Fiction

Non-fiction tends to be shorter (8-15 hours), so be selective. Biographies like Walter Isaacson's Steve Jobs (25 hours) offer good value, while self-help books are often better bought directly.

Books to Buy Directly (Not Use Credits)

Some audiobooks are cheap enough that you're better off paying cash and saving your credit for something more expensive:

• Books under $15 — buying direct often costs less than a credit
• Short self-help books (under 8 hours) — limited value per credit
• Plus Catalog titles — free for Premium Plus members, no credit needed

Ready to find your next great listen? Check our full Value Score rankings to see every audiobook ranked by credit value.