Hi I'm new here and need a suggestion.

[MsB]

I just finished listening to the whole Outlander series and I loved it. My family has always listened to audio books when traveling. But this is the first time I've done it at home. The Outlander series was the perfect ones to start with because of their size and number of books. I would listen while doing house work, cooking, laundry etc. In the evening I would read a totally differnt book. It worked out very well for me.

My problem now is what to listen to next. I was hoping to listen to The Bronze Horesman series. But it doesn't seem to be available in an unabridged format. Actually I can't even find it at audible. Does anyone have a suggestion.

Thanks in advance.

[Dee]

do you want something long? or will shorter work?

[willaful]

Audiobooks are a housewife's best friend! Perhaps the "In death" series? It's incredibly long and much beloved by most, though I personally don't care for the narrator.

Or if you want something Outland-ish, there's a related series by Sara Donati, that begins with Into the Wilderness. I don't know about its audiobook status.

[Dee]

not a series but I like Bryce Courtney's stuff - he has a bunch of historical fiction set mostly 1930's/40's, some during WW2 in the pacific, some in Australia

[MsB]

Dee wrote: "do you want something long? or will shorter work?"

Hi Dee. I'm definitely looking for something long or/and with a number of books in the series. Initially I bought Outlander for my iPad but it was so long and slow at first I decided to listen to it. LOL....now I'm hooked on having both an audio book and different kindle book going at the same time.,

[MsB]

willaful wrote: "Audiobooks are a housewife's best friend! Perhaps the "In death" series? It's incredibly long and much beloved by most, though I personally don't care for the narrator.

Or if you want something Ou..."

Thanks willful.,they sure are a housewives best friend! LOL...who knew, I always used the TV or music for noise. I will check out your suggestion

[MsB]

Dee wrote: "not a series but I like Bryce Courtney's stuff - he has a bunch of historical fiction set mostly 1930's/40's, some during WW2 in the pacific, some in Australia"

thanks again Dee :)

[Dee]

In Death is def good - 36+ books and still going strong; Kresley Cole has a series with about 12/13 books (I think) that are good

[Jonetta]

Dee wrote: "In Death is def good - 36+ books and still going strong; Kresley Cole has a series with about 12/13 books (I think) that are good"

Love both of these.

[MsB]

Dee wrote: "In Death is def good - 36+ books and still going strong; Kresley Cole has a series with about 12/13 books (I think) that are good"

I may check out the In Death series. Although I have to admit to not reading suspense, which this seems a to be for some time. If I'm not mistaken the Kresley Cole books are imortal something or other. Which isn't my cup of tea. LOL...although right now because it's Halloween season Im reading Kristen Ashley's Ghost series.m

[MsB]

Jonetta wrote: "Dee wrote: "In Death is def good - 36+ books and still going strong; Kresley Cole has a series with about 12/13 books (I think) that are good"

Love both of these."

thanks Jonetta

[Jonetta]

Robert Petkoff narrates the Immortals After Dark series (Kresley Cole) and he's the reason I switched to the audiobook format. He'd make a phone book sound interesting.

[Dee]

N death is mystery but the romance/relationship between eve/Rourke is dominate through-out

[MsB]

Jonetta wrote: "Robert Petkoff narrates the Immortals After Dark series (Kresley Cole) and he's the reason I switched to the audiobook format. He'd make a phone book sound interesting."

Hahaha Jonette :)

[Jonetta]

Dee wrote: "N death is mystery but the romance/relationship between eve/Rourke is dominate through-out"

Yeah, I'd say it's mystery with strong romantic elements.

[MsB]

Dee wrote: "N death is mystery but the romance/relationship between eve/Rourke is dominate through-out"

Oh good, a relationship within the mystery makes it more appealing to me.

[ElaineY]

MsB wrote: "Dee wrote: "N death is mystery but the romance/relationship between eve/Rourke is dominate through-out"

Oh good, a relationship within the mystery makes it more appealing to me."

What genre are you into? I've never read the Outlander books so I don't know what they are but have the impression they are historical or a/u or even paranormal. What about just plain old, contemporary romance series like Jill Shalvis' Lucky Harbor series? I haven't read them either as I tend to read/listen mostly romantic suspense and MM romance.

[Lee]

Courtney Milan's The Brothers Sinister series is very good. I love Elizabeth Hoyt's Princes series (Raven Prince, Serpent Prince, Leopard Prince). Not a series but I have enjoyed every one of Susanna Kearsley's books- they all have a bit of a time travel vibe. Anne Stuart's Ice series is also well done if you want to try contemporary.

[Lauren]

If you are interested in historical mysteries then I recommend the Lady Julia Grey series by Deanna Raybourn. There are 5 books out and I actually think that the series is finished as Raybourn is working on a new series set in the 1920s.

[Dawn]

For the Roses by Julie Garwood is a nice long book and a good narration. Others have already pitched In Death, but I will say the relationships that build between the characters is probably more important than the murder mysteries. Not sure what genre you are looking for, but Karen Marie Moning has a Highlander series that has 7 or 8 books in it. I think it starts with Beyond the Highland Mist. Good luck and welcome!

[Harry_ATL]

While significantly different and definitely lighter than Outlander, I'm quite enjoying The Royal Spyness series by Rhys Bowen. Cosy mysteries with romantic overtones marvelously narrated by Katherine Kellgren. I think their are 8 of them now. Set in the early 1930's in Scotland and England. Kellgren's narration makes these delightful.

[D.G.]

Too bad you don't read Epic Fantasy. Books in those series tend to be humongous.

Here are a few books from your TBR that are excellent in audio:
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I also second the Immortals After Dark series. It's somewhat cheesy but the audiobooks are amazing. I'm in a slump and I'm re-reading the first book in audio. The narration is so phenomenal.

[MsB]

ElaineY wrote: "MsB wrote: "Dee wrote: "N death is mystery but the romance/relationship between eve/Rourke is dominate through-out"

Oh good, a relationship within the mystery makes it more appealing to me."

What..."

ElaineY wrote: "MsB wrote: "Dee wrote: "N death is mystery but the romance/relationship between eve/Rourke is dominate through-out"

Oh good, a relationship within the mystery makes it more appealing to me."

What..."

Hi ElaineY. As far as what genre I like it is romance. Up until about a year or so ago I had never really read romance books. Now I am hooked. I've read easily 300 in the past year or so and I would say all of them have been best sellers and contemporary. As far as Outlander goes, yes it was historical and although there was the whole time travel aspect it wasn't overly done. I did buy the books on kindle to read but it was so chalk full of historical information it just seemed to time consuming. LOLA....I don't know if that makes sense. Anyway the audio version was the perfect solution. Oh and since my hubby and I were watching the show I thought he may also want to listen on long drives. So I guess what I'm looking for is again something that is big. Tha is why I thought I would like to listen to The Bronze Horseman, but no luck there, it's not available. I will check out the Lucky Harbor Series.

[MsB]

Lee wrote: "Courtney Milan's The Brothers Sinister series is very good. I love Elizabeth Hoyt's Princes series (Raven Prince, Serpent Prince, Leopard Prince). Not a series but I have enjoyed every one of Susan..."

thanks lee :)

[MsB]

Lauren wrote: "If you are interested in historical mysteries then I recommend the Lady Julia Grey series by Deanna Raybourn. There are 5 books out and I actually think that the series is finished as Raybourn is w..."

Thanks lauren

[MsB]

Dawn wrote: "For the Roses by Julie Garwood is a nice long book and a good narration. Others have already pitched In Death, but I will say the relationships that build between the characters is probably more im..."

Hi Dawn. I think For The Roses may have also been a TV movie. It sounds familiar. Thanks

[MsB]

Harry_ATL wrote: "While significantly different and definitely lighter than Outlander, I'm quite enjoying The Royal Spyness series by Rhys Bowen. Cosy mysteries with romantic overtones marvelously narrated by Kather..."

thanks Harry. I will check them out

[MsB]

D.G. wrote: "Too bad you don't read Epic Fantasy. Books in those series tend to be humongous.

Here are a few books from your TBR that are excellent in audio:
[bookcover:The Rosie Proje..."

Thank D.G. Actually before getting into romance all I read was fantasy, historical fiction, Arthurian legends and some sci if.

[MsB]

OH....I thought of something else that I would like in a book. I've come to prefer my characters to be a bit older. So many romance books are about 20 something's and yes I read them. But I definitely prefer when the characters are older, 40s, 50s, or more. I think authors are missing out on a whole group of readers by not writing more romances involving :::cough::: cough:::: seasoned lovers :)

[Moriah]

The Pink Carnation series by Lauren Willig has one title in particular that has a romance with older characters, The Passion of the Purple Plumeria. The series is set mainly in the Napoleonic war, but it also tells the ongoing story of Eloise and Colin in the current day.

[MsB]

Moriah wrote: "The Pink Carnation series by Lauren Willig has one title in particular that has a romance with older characters, The Passion of the Purple Plumeria. The series is set mainly in the..."

Thanks Moriah. I will check it out :)

[Jane (PS)]

D.G. wrote: "..."

I've just listening to The Rosie Project and LOVED it. One MC is a little older - late 30s; and most of the supporting characters are older.

[MsB]

Jane (PS) wrote: "D.G. wrote: "..."

I've just listening to The Rosie Project and LOVED it. One MC is a little older - late 30s; and most of the supporting char..."

Thanks Jane. I have that on my list to read. But maybe I should consider reading it. I'm going to continue looking this weekend to see if I can find some long winded epic love story to listen to. One that I would love but would want to sit and read :)

[JaneA]

If you like urban fantasy you could try the Mercedes Thompson series by Patricia Briggs, narrated by Lorelei King. Or the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews, narrated by Renee Raudman. Hands down some of my favorite listening ever.

[Lee]

Moriah wrote: "The Pink Carnation series by Lauren Willig has one title in particular that has a romance with older characters, The Passion of the Purple Plumeria. The series is set mainly in the..."

Really is a great series, both to read and to listen.

[Christina]

Or if you want something Outland-ish, there's a related series by Sara Donati, that begins with Into the Wilderness. I don't know about its audiobook status.
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I second the recommendation of the Sara Donati books. I listened to them all, and they are very good historical fiction. Good narrations by Kate Reading.

[VNerdbooks]

I loved Flat Out Love in audio, really good.

[Jonetta]

What about Jean M. Auel's Earth Children series, beginning with The Clan of the Cave Bear? I've only listened to this series (first four books) and loved them. It's a bit different and they are huge stories in length.

[Lauren]

Another option for lengthy audiobooks is the All Souls trilogy by Deborah Harkness. They are a mix of historical fiction and urban fantasy. Excellent writing and very detailed historical background. Each book is about 24 hours in listening time.

[Samantha]

I'm listening to book 1 now. They are very lengthy. I agree.

[⚓ Basil ⚓]

Since you are reading the Ghost series, you might check out Kristen Ashley's Rock Chick series. It's is pretty good on audio. I also liked The Gamble, and it's long.

My personal opinion here, but I didn't like the reader for the Dream Man series (Wild Man, Motorcycle Man). She has a pleasant, animated voice, but she doesn't get the cadence of KA's material. She pauses at weird times and stresses wrong words. That said, the books have great "performance" reviews on Audible, so it could be just me.

[⚓ Basil ⚓]

JaneA wrote: "If you like urban fantasy you could try the Mercedes Thompson series by Patricia Briggs, narrated by Lorelei King. Or the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews, narrated by Renee Raudman. Hands down..."


Mercedes Thompson is one of my re-listens. It's wonderful.

[JaneA]

៚☠Basil☠៚ wrote: "My personal opinion here, but I didn't like the reader for the Dream Man series (Wild Man, Motorcycle Man). She has a pleasant, animated voice, but she doesn't get the cadence of KA's material. She pauses at weird times and stresses wrong words. That said, the books have great "performance" reviews on Audible, so it could be just me. ..."

No, it's not just you! I loathed this narrator (Kate Russell) and Motorcycle Man was one of the few books I returned to Audible with a DNF. I've said it before, but giving her West Coast and Colorado natives a Jersey accent is just wrong, wrong, wrong.

[Lea's Audiobooks]

Great discussion!

I'm moving this thread to Audiobook Discussions.

[VNerdbooks]

I love the Rock Chick series on audio, I'm up to book #4 and loving each book better than the last.