Audiobooks featuring the Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon cast

With the world of Westeros expanding, the Game of Thrones universe cast is growing too. Shows like House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms have introduced audiences to many talented actors.

For fans wanting more of their performances, there’s a great option. Many of these actors have narrated audiobooks, some related to Game of Thrones and others exploring new stories.

Listening to these audiobooks offers a fresh way to enjoy different topics and books through familiar voices. Talented actors like Peter Dinklage and Natalie Dormer bring each story to life through their narrations.

Here are some of these audiobooks to explore and discover new stories in the voices of our favorite actors.

Peter Dinklage

Credits: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO

Heads Will Roll

Starring our favourite star from Game of Thrones Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Heads Will Roll is an Audible original from Saturday Night Live star Kate McKinnon and Emily Lynne. Airing on May 2nd, this ten-episode comedy series will also star Meryl Streep, Tim Gunn, Queer Eye’s Fab Five, and others.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles

Peter Dinklage stars as the legendary detective Hercule Poirot in this Audible Original adaptation of Agatha Christie’s debut novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. Set in England, in 1914, as World War I rages, the story follows Captain Hastings, who is invited to recover at the grand Styles Court estate, home to his old friend’s family.

In the blistering summer heat, tensions build among the family members. When the wealthy matriarch, Emily Inglethorp, is brutally murdered in the night, everyone at Styles becomes a suspect. The suspects range from her ambitious American husband to her troubled sons, John and Lawrence, as well as her close friend Evie Howard and young ward Cynthia Murdoch.

Captain Hastings, desperate to protect the family from the press, turns to Poirot, whose insight and sharp method might crack the case. Dinklage leads an all-star cast, including Himesh Patel as Hastings, Harriet Walter, Jessica Gunning, and John Bradley, with an original score by Johnny Flynn. Produced in Dolby Atmos, this adaptation brings Christie’s mystery to life.

The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories

Peter Dinklage narrates “The Great Henry McBride” in this audiobook edition, a collection of rarely seen Dr. Seuss stories brought to life by a cast of celebrity narrators. Dr. Seuss scholar Charles D. Cohen has uncovered seven hidden gems originally published in magazines between 1950 and 1951.

The narrators include Neil Patrick Harris reading “The Bippolo Seed,” Anjelica Huston narrating “The Rabbit, The Bear, and the Zinniga-Zanniga,” Jason Lee with “Gustav, the Goldfish,” and Joan Cusack narrating “Tadd and Tod.” Edward Herrmann reads “Steak for Supper,” while William H. Macy narrates “The Strange Shirt Spot.”

The collection features stories like “Gustav the Goldfish,” an early version of A Fish Out of Water, and “The Strange Shirt Spot,” the inspiration for the bathtub scene in The Cat in the Hat Comes Back. Cohen’s introduction reveals the stories’ significance as both lost treasures and important works in Dr. Seuss’s career evolution. This collection is a must-have for Seuss fans of all ages.

Kit Harington

Credits: GQ

True West

Released on April 4, Kit Harington and Johnny Flynn star as fighting brothers in this 1980 dark comedy by Sam Shepard. The official description reads, “The Cain and Abel conflict is a showdown of sibling rivalry, but also bears witness to a legacy of booze-fueled family brawls. As Harington and Flynn duel it out, they bring a cagey, wiry energy to director Matthew Dunster’s West End revival of this Pulitzer Prize finalist.”

Chivalry

Kit Harington stars as Sir Galaad in this BBC Radio full-cast reading of Neil Gaiman’s Chivalry. In this delightfully quirky story, Mrs. Whitaker, voiced by Glenda Jackson, stumbles upon the Holy Grail in a charity shop. Her simple life takes a turn when Sir Galaad, a young and charming knight, arrives on a quest to reclaim the legendary artifact.

The audio production features Glenda Jackson as both the narrator and Mrs. Whitaker, with Jessica Turner as Mrs. Greenberg, and Lucy Reynolds as Marie. This sound-designed, multi-voiced adaptation includes extended scenes not heard in the original broadcast and is introduced by an exclusive interview with Neil Gaiman. Produced and directed by Allegra McIlroy, Chivalry brings Gaiman’s unique humor and charm to life with an exceptional cast.

Sophie Turner

Credits: Sophie Turner

City of Heavenly Fire (The Mortal Instruments, Book 6)

Sophie Turner from Game of Thrones and Jason Dohring from Veronica Mars narrate the highly anticipated conclusion to the Mortal Instruments series. In this thrilling finale, darkness envelops the Shadowhunter world as chaos reigns. Clary, Jace, Simon, and their allies unite against the greatest threat they’ve ever encountered: Clary’s brother, Sebastian Morgenstern.

Sebastian wreaks havoc, turning Shadowhunters against each other with the Infernal Cup, creating a terrifying army known as the Endarkened. Families and friendships are torn apart as the stakes rise. The only hope lies in a perilous journey to the realm of demons, where a chance to defeat Sebastian may exist. As the final installment unfolds, lives will be lost, love will be sacrificed, and everything will change.

Dangerous Women

Sophie Turner narrates “The Girl in the Mirror,” a story within Dangerous Women, a collection featuring tales of formidable and complex female characters. All 21 stories in this volume are original and include works by 12 New York Times best-selling authors. Notably, the anthology includes a novella by George R. R. Martin titled “The Princess and the Queen,” which delves into the fierce rivalry between Alicent Hightower and Rhaenyra Targaryen during the brutal civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, nearly 200 years before A Game of Thrones.

Readers can also enjoy tales by acclaimed authors such as Diana Gabaldon with a new Outlander story, Jim Butcher’s entry from the Dresden Files, and a story from Lev Grossman’s The Magicians. Editor Gardner Dozois writes that these stories showcase powerful, active women: warriors, fighter pilots, space adventurers, villains, queens, and rebels who defy being reduced to mere damsels.

Lena Headey

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Low Down: Junk, Jazz, and Other Fairy Tales from Childhood

Lena Headey narrates A.J. Albany’s poignant memoir about growing up with her father, jazz pianist Joe Albany. Set against the backdrop of the late 1960s and early 1970s, Albany recounts her life in Hollywood’s seedy underbelly. Joe, who played with jazz legends like Charles Mingus and Charlie Parker, struggled with addiction, leading to a life filled with both music and chaos.

After her mother vanished, six-year-old Amy Jo and her troubled father lived in a rundown hotel. While Joe performed in dive bars, Amy often slept on fur coats, holding tight to a Louis Armstrong record. Albany’s tale paints a raw and sympathetic picture of her childhood, navigating the complexities of life with a father lost in his demons. This gripping narrative reveals a young girl’s resilience amid the misfits and artists surrounding her.

Iain Glen

Credits: AcornTV

Rogues

This anthology features twenty-one original stories, showcasing contributions from acclaimed writers like Gillian Flynn, Neil Gaiman, and Patrick Rothfuss. Each story delights with unexpected twists and reversals, drawing readers into complex narratives filled with moral ambiguity.

Iain Glen reads “The Rogue Prince,” a chapter written by George R. R. Martin that introduces Daemon Targaryen, a significant character in House of the Dragon. The anthology also includes various narrators for other stories, such as Gwendoline Christie and Roy Dotrice. Together, these tales create a rogues’ gallery that explores themes of cunning and deception, leaving readers richer for the experience.

The Barchester Chronicles

Iain Glen plays a significant role in the BBC Radio 4 dramatisation of Anthony Trollope’s Dr Thorne, one of six adaptations included in this collection. This series features Glen alongside Pippa Haywood and Douglas Booth, bringing to life the intricacies of provincial life in the fictional town of Barchester.

Trollope’s novels depict the lives and challenges of local clergy and rural gentry, revealing their relationships and struggles. In Dr Thorne, Glen’s character faces the weight of a long-held secret that impacts young heir Frank Gresham and his desire to marry Mary.

The collection also includes adaptations of The Warden, Barchester Towers, Framley Parsonage, The Small House at Allington, and The Last Chronicle of Barset. Additionally, a documentary titled Trollope offers insights into the author’s life and inspirations, narrated by poet Michael Symmons Roberts.

The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo & The Lady of Camellias

Iain Glen stars as Edmond Dantès in the BBC Radio collection that celebrates the works of Alexandre Dumas and Alexandre Dumas fils. This collection features three beloved tales of chivalry, heroism, and romance, showcasing Glen’s powerful narration.

In The Count of Monte Cristo, Glen’s portrayal of Dantès captures the character’s transformation from a wronged seaman to a vengeful mastermind. As Dantès seeks revenge against those who betrayed him, listeners experience his emotional journey and the intricacies of his plans.

Alongside Glen, the collection includes adaptations of The Three Musketeers and The Lady of the Camellias, featuring talents like Timothy Spall and Ruth Wilson. Each story highlights the themes of loyalty, love, and redemption, immersing audiences in Dumas’ rich storytelling.

Natalie Dormer

Credits: HBO

Harry Potter: a History of Magic

This audiobook narrates some of the histories and secrets behind real-world magic along with magical inventions in JK Rowling’s magical world. Narrated by Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell) and others, the audiobook takes you to 14^th-Century ancient China and beyond.

A Room of One’s Own

This Penguin Classic is performed by Natalie Dormer. A Room of One’s Own, based on a lecture given at Girton College, Cambridge, is one of the great feminist polemics. Virginia Woolf’s blazing writing on female creativity, the role of the writer, and the silent fate of Shakespeare’s imaginary sister remains a powerful reminder of a woman’s need for financial independence and intellectual freedom.

Neverwhere

Natalie Dormer stars in this adaptation of Neverwhere. Beneath London lies another world, a labyrinth of sewers and abandoned tube stations. It is called London Below. Richard Mayhew, an ordinary man, is pulled into this strange world after an act of kindness. He meets many strange characters, including the Earl of Earl’s Court and the Black Friars.

Richard faces life-threatening danger in this new world. He encounters the Great Beast of London and an Angel called Islington. He is joined by a mysterious woman named Door. Along with the Marquis de Carabas and a bodyguard named Hunter, Richard embarks on a quest to escape assassins Croup and Vandemar.

Richard must also discover who ordered the murder of Door’s family. He tries to return to his old life in London Above. Adapted for radio by Dirk Maggs, this production features a talented cast. It includes David Harewood, Sophie Okonedo, Benedict Cumberbatch, Christopher Lee, and Anthony Head.

The dramatization contains over 25 minutes of additional material. This includes extended scenes, bloopers, and outtakes that were not part of the original broadcast.

Norse Mythology

Natalie Dormer stars in this full-cast dramatization of Neil Gaiman’s retellings of the Norse myths. The stories invite listeners into a world of gods, monsters, and dramatic events. The production features a talented cast, including Diana Rigg, Derek Jacobi, Colin Morgan, and Neil Gaiman himself.

The myths explore the world of gods and creatures, including the trickster Loki and his children. Loki’s children include the giant wolf Fenrir, the snake Jormungundr, and Hel, the Queen of the dead. Other gods include Odin, who sacrificed an eye to see the future, and Thor, who defends Asgard.

Freya, the most beautiful of the gods, faces unwanted suitors. The myths cover the beginning of the universe, starting with fire and ice, and leading up to Ragnarok, the end of the world. These tales are full of betrayal, danger, and hope.

This BBC Radio 4 dramatization won The London Book Fair CAMEO Award for Book to Audio adaptation in 2020. The stories come to life through an engaging performance, highlighting the rich mythology of ancient gods and their struggles.

Nuremberg: The Trial of the Nazi War Criminals

Natalie Dormer stars in this full-cast drama based on the landmark Nuremberg trials. The 16-part series offers a dramatic reconstruction of the trial of the 22 most notorious Nazi war criminals, beginning in the summer of 1945, just after Germany’s surrender.

The drama unfolds with the Allied powers—Britain, America, Russia, and France—deciding to formally try Hitler’s high command for crimes against humanity and genocide. The trials, which will last 218 days, are filled with crisis, obstacles, and new legal precedents. The accused, including Albert Speer and Hermann Goering, are cross-examined and forced to admit their crimes.

Throughout the series, the story is told through the eyes of various individuals involved in the trial: the US Army officer guarding the cells, the Russian interpreter, the psychologist testing the defendants, and a young German girl working in the court cafeteria. Their perspectives provide fresh insights into the monumental legal proceedings.

Featuring a stellar cast that includes Henry Goodman, Freddie Fox, Alex Kingston, and Natalie Dormer, this comprehensive drama draws from eyewitness testimony, court transcripts, and extensive historical research. It explores the immense achievement of those who fought for justice in the last battle of World War II.

Also included is a bonus interview with Jonathan Myerson, where he discusses the writing of Nuremberg with Kristan McMahon of the Robert H. Jackson Center.

Aiden Gillen

Credits: New Line Cinema

The Art of War

Containing 13 chapters based on aspects of warfare, the Art of War finds life in world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words. This audiobook stars Aidan Gillen (Littlefinger) from Game of Thrones and Tommy Carcetti.

Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha

Aiden Gillen narrates this powerful full-cast dramatisation of Roddy Doyle’s novel “Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha.” Paddy Clarke is ten years old, and he lives in Barrytown, north Dublin. His name is written in wet cement all over the area, and he spends his days lighting fires and idolizing figures like Father Damien, Geronimo, and George Best.

Paddy has a brother, Francis, whom he calls Sinbad. They have a strained relationship, and Paddy follows the rule of hating him. Despite the sibling rivalry, Paddy is a curious and intelligent boy, knowing the exact moment to knock a dead scab from his knee.

Paddy loves his Ma and Da, but it seems like their love for each other is fading. As Paddy watches his world unravel, he is faced with the difficult reality of family conflict and the breaking apart of everything he once knew. This moving adaptation brings to life the struggles of growing up in a world where childhood innocence collides with adult complexities.

The Commitments

Aidan Gillen narrates Roddy Doyle’s “The Commitments,” a story set in Barrytown, Dublin. The town has something to sing about as a group called The Commitments rises to fame. Managed by Jimmy Rabitte and coached by Joel “The Lips” Fagan, they take on Motown and aim for immortality on vinyl.

The band’s journey takes them from local venues like Paris Hall to greater success, but the question remains: can The Commitments live up to their name? This lively story captures the essence of ambition, music, and the vibrant energy of Dublin’s soul scene.

Owen Teale

Credits: BBC

Treasure Island

Treasure Island is a classic tale of pirates, treasure maps and mutiny that stars BAFTA-nominated Catherine Tate, Philip Glenister, Owen Teale (Allison Thorne) and Daniel Mays, amongst others.

Dombey and Son

Owen Teale joins the cast in this Audible dramatisation of Charles Dickens’ Dombey and Son. The story follows Paul Dombey, the proud owner of a shipping company, who dreams of having a male heir to carry on his legacy. His neglectful treatment of his family leads to tragic consequences.

As Paul Dombey becomes obsessed with his son, Paul, he continues to disregard his daughter, Florence, who grows into a strong and loving individual. The story portrays a journey of change, forgiveness, and redemption, with unexpected moments of tenderness and hope amidst its darker themes.

Albion: The Legend of Arthur

Owen Teale stars in this Audible Original drama set in Albion, AD 490. The land faces Saxon invaders while the Old Gods return. Arthur embarks on an adventure filled with heroism, warlords, and betrayal. Friendships and family loyalties are tested as the greatest of legends is born in this war-torn world.

Performed by a full cast including Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Craig Roberts, and more.

Brother Francis: The Barefoot Saint of Assisi

Owen Teale plays Pietro di Bernardone in this 10-part audio drama about the life of Francis of Assisi. The story follows Francis, a wealthy young man turned holy beggar, who embraced lepers, met the Pope, and debated a sultan. His journey to sainthood unfolds in this inspiring tale of faith, sacrifice, and love.

Featuring an ensemble cast including Joseph Timms, Janie Dee, and Geoffrey Palmer.

Seed to Dust

In this memoir, Owen Teale narrates Marc Hamer’s reflection on his life as a country gardener. Over two decades, Hamer has tended to a 12-acre garden in the Welsh countryside. Through seasons of growth and decay, he shares his observations on life, plants, and the inevitable passage of time.

The narrative blends Hamer’s personal story with a deep connection to nature and its cycles.

Romeo and Jude

Owen Teale stars in this modern-day retelling of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Set in a suburban amateur dramatics company, the story follows two men who become romantically involved while acting in the roles of the iconic characters. As pressure mounts, their relationship faces both societal and personal challenges.

Teale is joined by Matthew Tennyson, Nick Moran, and Ricky Norwood in this emotionally charged adaptation.

Audible Theatre Collection: Ibsen

Owen Teale takes part in this collection of plays by Henrik Ibsen. Included are “Hedda Gabler,” a study of societal expectations and madness, “A Doll’s House,” which explores the confines of marriage, and “An Enemy of the People,” a commentary on truth and public opinion. These plays delve into personal and social struggles in a deeply changing world.

Teale appears alongside an impressive cast in these poignant performances of classic works.

Classic Radio Sci-Fi

Owen Teale appears in this radio drama based on John Wyndham’s novel “Chocky.” The story follows Matthew, a young boy with an invisible friend who reveals knowledge beyond his years, such as advanced math and anti-gravity. His parents worry as they begin to question whether his friend is merely imaginary or something more mysterious.

This classic sci-fi drama explores the boundaries of reality and imagination.

Gemma Whelan

Credit: ITV

Just One Damned Thing After Another 

Walk through the iconic moments of history ranging from the Cretaceous period to the destruction of the Great Library at Alexandria. The audiobook stars Gemma Whelan (Yara Greyjoy), Ben Miles, Jonathan Bailey and Zara Ramm.

The Fall of the Gas-Lit Empire

Also performed by Gemma Whelan, the audiobook follows “Elizabeth Barnabus as she tries to solve the mystery of a disappearing aristocrat and a hoard of arcade machines. In her way stand the rogues, freaks and self-proclaimed alchemists of a travelling circus. But when she comes up against an agent of the all-powerful Patent Office, her life and the course of history will begin to change.”

Nasty Women

Gemma Whelan’s Nasty Women focuses on essays, interviews and accounts based on various women of 21st Century. The book deals with a vast range of issues of women of modern age like pregnancy, contraception, identity, family, finding a voice, punk, role models, fetishisation, power, etc.