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What did India listen to in 2024?

30-12-2024 12:00:00 AM

CJ Desk

As 2024 draws to a close, Audible has revealed the most popular content among its listeners in India, highlighting the top audiobooks and podcasts of the year. Notable newly released audiobooks include 11 Rules for Life by Chetan Bhagat, Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari, and Make Epic Money by Ankur Warikoo.

Popular podcasts like 1984 narrated by Andrew Garfield and Marvel’s Wastelanders: Wolverine (Hindi Edition) featuring Sharad Kelkar also topped the charts.

Long-time favourites such as Atomic Habits and The Psychology of Money continued to dominate the audiobook charts. Among podcasts, Kama Sutra and Kaali Awaazein, narrated by Amitabh Bachchan, captured significant attention. Audible’s 2024 list reflects the diverse interests of Indian listeners, offering a mix of inspiring, thought-provoking, and entertaining content across genres. For a complete list of top titles, see the appendix.

Top 5 most popular audiobooks in 2024

Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results (Unabridged)

The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness (Unabridged)

Shrimad Bhagwad Gita (Hindi Edition) (Unabridged)

How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships  (Unabridged)

Valmiki Ramayan (Hindi Edition) (Unabridged)

Top 5 newly-released audiobooks in 2024

11 Rules for Life: Secrets to Level Up (Unabridged)

Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI (Unabridged)

Make Epic Money (Unabridged)

Shrimad-Bhagavad Geeta (Hindi Edition): Voice of Krishna (Unabridged)

Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy (Unabridged)

 Top 5 kids listens

Panchatantra (Hindi Edition) (Unabridged)

The Blue Umbrella (Unabridged)

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1 (Unabridged)

Harry Potter and the Chamber of 

Secrets, Book 2 (Unabridged)

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Book 4 (Unabridged)

Top 5 action & adventure audiobooks

Twisted Love: Twisted, Book 1 (Unabridged)

The Guy Next Door (Hindi Edition)

George Orwell’s 1984: An Audible Original adaptation

Dharmayoddha Kalki: Avatar of Vishnu: Kalki Trilogy, Book 1 (Unabridged)

Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection (Unabridged)

Top 5 most popular originals and exclusive podcasts 

Kama Sutra

Kaali Awaazein

Shiv Purana Devdutt Pattanaik Ke Saath

Vikram Betaal

Mahabharat ke 25 Aanjaan Patra.