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I'm a big fan of audiobooks, and one genre I just won't read with my eyes at all anymore is autobiographies. Having the author tell you their story is just so much better.

I had been dragging my feet on Born to Run for a while, despite being a big Springsteen fan. It just seemed so heavy to get into for some reason. But last year I finally just got the audiobook instead and it was one of my favourite books read in 2019! So much easier having Bruce just tell you his own story, with his own voice.

Pocki wrote: "I'm a big fan of audiobooks, and one genre I just won't read with my eyes at all anymore is autobiographies. Having the author tell you their story is just so much better."

Definitely agree!

I'm a big fan of actual books, but with a long commute audio books have become part of my life. :)

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night is probably my favorite audio book. I really struggled with the book and fell in love with the audio version.

I now find that I'm actually reading a book and listening to a different audio book.

Pocki wrote: "I'm a big fan of audiobooks, and one genre I just won't read with my eyes at all anymore is autobiographies. Having the author tell you their story is just so much better.

I had been dragging my ..."

Trevor Noah's book wouldn't be the same without listening to his voice either.

Can't Hurt Us by David Goggins is an amazing audiobook with podcast type discussion between each chapter and additional content included

MorpheusZzz wrote: "Trevor Noah's book wouldn't be the same without listening to his voice either."

I completely agree! It's such a big part of the story really.

How about The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by the wonderful and hilarious Nick Offerman and Megan Mullaly.

Nothing to See Here

Pocki wrote: "I'm a big fan of audiobooks, and one genre I just won't read with my eyes at all anymore is autobiographies. Having the author tell you their story is just so much better.

I had been dragging my ..."

Agreed! I Loved Born a Crime even more because it was read by Trevor Noah himself.

The only genre that I REALLY struggle with as an audiobook is fantasy. For some reason I just can't keep up with them.

Also I listened to Sadie and absolutely hated the audiobook. The voicing of the characters just made me really not like it.

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

I pretty much only have time for audiobooks now since I commute so much. I wish I had time for a physical book but I have come to love the listening experience especially if the reader is good. I loved The Ninth House in audiobook. Also, any book by Robin Sloan because he picks amazing voices for his books.

The Remnant Chronicles by Mary E Pearson are a great listen.

Anything read by the late, great Frank Muller! When I was first listening to audiobooks in the early 1990s b/c I had a long commute, I'd even listen to books I wasn't that interested in if Frank was the narrator. RIP.

six of crows is one of the best audio bools!!!

The Time Traveller’s Wife - Audrey Niffenegger

The Poet X read by author Elizabeth Acevedo is incredible! You can tell that she does not just write poetry but is also a performer. The poetry takes on added levels due to her inflections and performance that someone may not get simply by reading it themself.

“Their Eyes Were Watching God” is brilliantly narrated by Ruby Dee with her awesome
Southern accent. My book club friends said the book was tough to read with crazy misspellings... but I didn’t see them at all!

Kelly 💜☕️ wrote: "“Their Eyes Were Watching God” is brilliantly narrated by Ruby Dee with her awesome
Southern accent. My book club friends said the book was tough to read with crazy misspellings... but I didn’t see..."

Agreed! I just listened to this within the last couple of weeks. Touching book and Ruby Dee was amazing. She altered her voice perfectly for the different characters.

Autumn wrote: "The only genre that I REALLY struggle with as an audiobook is fantasy. For some reason I just can't keep up with them."

Fantasy can become a bit... dense and confusing when you don't see it I guess. But I was coming in here again because I remembered a piece of fiction I read that was amazing in audio and just had to recommend. And saw your comment... because yes. It's fantasy.

The Tales from Verania series by TJ Klune is hilarious, and even more so in audiobook form (I've done a bit of both but mostly stuck to audio) The narrator really brought the characters to life with all kinds of voices. And while I can't really remember the first few that well, I know that the last one had a bunch of sound effects too which always adds a little something.

Oh, and another splendid (albeit different) fantasy... The Memoirs of Lady Trent by Marie Brennan. They are written as memoirs after all, so having someone read it to you feels natural.

The Hate U Give, narrated by the amazing Bahni Turpin, Daisy Jones and the Six, Born a Crime

It by Stephen King has an incredible narration. The narrator is amazing with multiple voices.

"Lanny" by Max Porter is perfectly suited to the audiobook format and is really well narrated.
"True Grit" is brilliantly narrated by Donna Tartt and she contributes a very good essay at the end of the audiobook too.
I listen to a lot of audiobooks and these two were the standout books from last year for me.

I loved Diary of a Somebody by Brian Bilston read by by Ben Miller.
Hilarious, a lot of fun!

I wish there was an option to add books to a "want to listen" shelf.

My favorite reader recently is Edward Herrmann. I listened to him read "The Bully Pulpit" and Roger Ebert's "Life Itself."

He was such a great reader.

The guy who reads the Witcher books does a great job

My top favourite audiobooks (with FANTASTIC narration) are:
-Lilac Girls
-The Giver of Stars
-Ms. Bixby's Last Day
-The Dome
-Everything Here is Beautiful
-Strangers at the Feast

The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series by Maryrose Wood is excellent on audio!

Kristine wrote: "I wish there was an option to add books to a "want to listen" shelf."

You could create that shelf, friend! Be the change you want to see in the world!

Kristine wrote: "I wish there was an option to add books to a "want to listen" shelf."

Great idea!

The first audio book I ever "read" was The Help. It had 4 narrators, one for each main character and a third-person narrated chapter, and they did an EXCELLENT job with all the voices! I've tried other audio books since then, but I find it difficult to focus. I appreciate this article, especially the "full cast recordings" entry for that reason. I've wanted to find other books that might be similar in format to The Help. And, as suggested above, I'm going to make a "want to listen" shelf. :)

I love audiobooks, but Graphic Audio are by far the best! Especially for Fantasy. It's basically a movie in your mind (it's even in their slogan :)) Not only do you have actors for each character, but they also incorporate background noises and music - it's a fantastic production. The Demon Cycle and Mistborn are my favorites.

The Testaments Margaret Atwood. By far the best Audiobook I've heard. (And I've heard a lot!)

Kelley wrote: "The first audio book I ever "read" was The Help. It had 4 narrators, one for each main character and a third-person narrated chapter, and they did an EXCELLENT job with all the voice..."

American Gods has an excellent full-cast narration.

My favorite is A Brief History of Seven Killings with a cast narration. Brilliant!!

My favorite narrated by celebrity is Matterhorn narrated by Bronson Pinchot!! Yes, that Bronson Pinchot. If you haven't listened to this one, you are in for a treat. Pinchot is amazing!!

Also anything Bahni Turpin narrates is magic!!

Pocki wrote: "I'm a big fan of audiobooks, and one genre I just won't read with my eyes at all anymore is autobiographies. Having the author tell you their story is just so much better.

I had been dragging my ..."

Agreed, when I had to start long-distance driving for work, audiobooks are the best. I also love autobiographies read by the author. It brings another layer of intimacy.

My favorite audiobooks are The One and The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, as well as any book narrated by Neil Gaiman.

The Kingmaker series by Toby Clements starting with Winter Pilgrims. Read by Jack Hawkins - brilliant! Hawkins keeps the pace just right during the nation packed battle scenes while still maintaining multiple character voices and the full spectrum of British accents.

I'm also one of those with hideous commutes. A minimum of 3 hours a day behind the wheel, I think I'd go crazy without audiobooks.

Stephen Briggs reading Terry Pratchett's Discworld series is an example. He utterly disappears in the task and you don't hear him, you hear the characters themselves. Others read some of the earlier works, and they were good, but he was just excellent in my mind.

A Woman First: First Woman: A Memoir read by Selina Meyer.

For those who are not familiar with the TV show Veep, this is a false memoir of the main character in the show read by the actress who played that character. In character. With lots of additional stuff because the book was ghost written by one of her assistants and this is the first time she's seen the finished product. It just adds so much.

I also agree any book narrated by Neil Gaiman. I almost wish he were my dad (I'm too old for that sadly) so I could have had him tell me stories when I was little. :) Coraline is one that stands out in my mind.

Between the World and Me, Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood and The Bees.
I didn't think audio books would be for me but once I tried it I've never looked back. I listen while shopping, at the gym, walking down the road, would definitely recommend to others to give it a try. I now have 2 books on the go all the time one audio and one physical.

May I make a recommendation- The Limpet Syndrome by Tony Moyle on audio. I read the ebook version - clever and extremely clever witty humour - many laugh out loud moments and other ‘think about it first’ then laugh out loud. His writing is in telly and well researched - healing my STP grief - but in his own style. The audio book reveals clever insights and situational humour I missed when reading the ebook. A must for any reading list.

May I suggest " A Deal with God- The power of One" written by Michael Haden and narrated by Dara Rosenberg.

My favorite audiobooks:

1. Harry Potter series- Jim Dale is great!
2. All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness- Jennifer Ikeda is incredible moving between different accents seamlessly.
3. The Rosie Project books by Graeme Simsion, Narrated by Dan O'Grady- simply hysterical!
4. The Girl With All the Gifts- great listen
5. All the Light We Cannot See
6. Where the Crawdads Sing
7. Pride and Prejudice- really brings out the humor
8. Lianne Moriarty books narrated by Caroline Lee- she is amazing at really capturing the mood of each scene
9. The Raven Cycle books by Maggie Steifvater- Will Paton is a wonderful narrator
10. Ruth Ware books narrated by Imogen Church- she is mesmerizing.

Anything narrated by Simon Vance. Anything.

Kristine wrote: "I wish there was an option to add books to a "want to listen" shelf."

I agree, Kristine! Great idea! Anyone listening at GR???

The Dutch House read by Tom Hanks - my absolute favorite audio book....an old friend telling a brilliantly written story...amazing

I would listen to Neil Gaiman read the phone book, so listening to him read his own work is amazing. I especially loved Norse Mythology, though The View From the Cheap Seats is also wonderful.