Though we love an epic 20 hour audiobook, sometimes you just want something short and sweet that you can finish by Monday. Below, you’ll find listens that will make you laugh, cry, and teach you something new, all in under a few hours.

The Land and its People is filled to the brim with bite-size essays about life that will make you laugh out loud. David Sedaris turns his observations of the mundane into moments of comedy gold. It’s the ultimate short and snappy listen that’ll turn your weekend chores into something you’ll look forward to.

Look for a romance that’s the perfect length to smash out over a lazy weekend? The Open Era is addictive and fast-paced, featuring steamy chemistry and a deliciously slow-burn romance in a high-stakes tennis tournament. Move over, Shane and Ilya, Austin and Diego have become our new obsessions.

Ready to be the most interesting person at the next dinner party? Hidden Creatures is the perfect audiobook to keep your attention riveted whilst feeding you incredible trivia about the planet’s most despised - yet also most fascinating - organisms: parasites. This weekend, it’s time to swap your Netflix binge for an audio experience that has all the cinematic and awe-inspiring force of a David Attenborough documentary.