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10 Amazing Audiobooks You Can Finish in Under 6 Hours

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Below is our list of 10 great audiobooks under 6 hours. Looking for a decent length audiobook to listen to? We got ’em here, in genres from self-help to sci fi.

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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

audiobooks under 6 hours

Author: James Clear

Narrator: James Clear

Listening Time: 5 hours, 35 minutes

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Book Summary:

James Clear has written a self-help book about making new habits and breaking old ones. Actionable and reasonable plan for getting a little better each day.

The Neon Lawyer

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Author: Victor Methos

Narrator: Nick Podehl

Listening Time: 4 hours, 26 minutes

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Book Summary:

Brigham Theodore takes a job with a less than stellar reputation law firm in Salt Lake City. His first case is a parking ticket, which he loses. Next case they give him, murder.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

audiobook under 6 hours narrated by roger wayne

Author: Mark Manson

Narrator: Roger Wayne

Listening Time: 5 hours, 17 minutes

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Book Summary:

One of the hottest new self help guru books, this one tells you to only focus on what is important and in your control. Anything else is not worth it, hence the title.

Make Me

6 hour audiobooks

Author: Lee Child

Narrator: Kerry Shale

Listening Time: 4 hours, 37 minutes

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Book Summary:

This is the 20th installment of the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child. Nothing more need be said.

Fool Me Once

audiobooks under 6 hours

Author: Harlan Coben

Narrator: January LaVoy

Listening Time: 5 hours, 50 minutes

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Book Summary:

How can Maya’s 2 year old daughter be playing with her father? He died 2 weeks ago. Can she believe what she sees in the nanny cam video? This thriller makes you question your own 2 eyes.

The Good Neighbor

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Author: A. J. Banner

Narrator: Rebecca Roberts

Listening Time: 5 hours, 46 minutes

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Book Summary:

Sarah believe they have moved to the perfect city, with the perfect neighbors. But Shadow Cove, Washington, has secrets and after a devastating loss, Sarah begins to question those around her.

A River in Darkness: One Man’s Escape from North Korea

narrated by martin brown

Author: Masaji Ishikawa

Narrator: Brian Nishii

Listening Time: 5 hours, 54 minutes

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Book Summary:

A true story of a defector’s run away from North Korea. Gives a very sobering account of the dangers encountered on his trek, as well as, a look inside the totalitarian regime.

The Secret

audiobooks under 6 hours

Author: Rhonda Byrne

Narrator: Rhonda Byrne

Listening Time: 4 hours, 24 minutes

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Book Summary:

Probably the most popular, best-selling self-help book every written, The Secret has been used by many to better their lives. It is part of the Law of Attraction and Abundance theory, and tells people how to get the most out of their life.

The Stranger

narrated by George Newbern

Author: Harlan Coben

Narrator: George Newbern

Listening Time: 5 hours, 27 minutes

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Book Summary:

A perfect marriage to the perfect wife, falls apart after a stranger whispers a secret into Adam Price’s ear. The stranger has a habit if showing up and ruining people’s lives with secrets he knows, that are always true. How does Adam pick up the pieces after confronting his wife about what he has been told ?

14th Deadly Sin

6 hours or less audiobooks

Author: James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Narrator: January LaVoy

Listening Time: 5 hours, 9 minutes

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Book Summary:

The 14th installment in the Women’s Murder Club series finds the club saving their city from a violent gang dressed as police.

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Katy B. Rutland
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My name is Katy, and storytelling is pretty much my jam. Snuggling up with a good book and escaping into a thrilling movie has been my addiction since I was a little kid. I studied English Lit in college which was literally heaven for a word nerd like me. Since graduating I've focused my passion and energy on writing my own novels and screenplays.