Paul’s Reading Challenge 2025

[Paul]

I’m not a big reader but I listen to audio books so going to push myself
Read 12 books
Listen to 12 books

Starting me off i read “Uncanny” about ghosts and became team believer after it!
And now on to Raymond Feists “Magician” because Henry Cavill said he loved this series in an interview as much as “wheel of time” my all time fav series so why not!

Audio I’m listening to book 4 “The shadow Rising” of Wheel of Time. Rosamund Pike is amazing narrator and loving her rendition of my favourite ^^

[Rachel]

Good luck and happy reading/listening! :)

[Diana]

Good luck, Paul! Thank goodness for audiobooks. I love an audiobook that makes you just stop and listen. Of course, it has to be the right narrator.

[Paul]

Thanks both! And yes Diana I have to do a pre-listen first to get a feel for the narrator. Also let me know if you recommend any :)

Will add my favs here too in case anyone is after a good walking listen

[Paul]

I love Simon Vance narration his voice is what i imagined it be like to listen to a Grandad tell stories and i loved listening too:
- Lightbringer Saga by Brent Weeks
- Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne by Brian Staveley
- The Wolf of the North by Duncan M Hamilton

Also i really enjoyed the Time Police series by Jodi Taylor who was narrated by Zara Ramm. This series has some bits that i have actually openly laughed in the street! :D

[Rachael]

How do you get on with audio books? I often have thought of trying them but I don't think I would take it all in and would be constantly rewinding.

[Paul]

I love them Rachael! If i am doing Housework or walking the dog i will listen to an Audiobook and find it easy to take in what is happening :) Cant do it if i am reading something or working.
and its all down to the voice actor, so i preview a lot and just listen to them and see if it sticks with me and then look at the catalogue of books for one that i fancy listening too :)

[Diana]

I do the same Paul. When I'm cooking/cleaning/gym I'm listening to a book. Since I do listen to mainly romance, I have my favorite narrators (Sebastian York, Zachary Webber and Jacob Morgan) and few I avoid.

[Rachael]

I've thought of having them in the car but I'm sure I'd miss loads! Might be good when gardening though.

[Rachel]

I can’t do audiobooks, I get too distracted and miss loads! I’ve tried listening in the car but I end up having to rewind too often lol

[Rachael]

I'm sure I would be the same!

[Diana]

Rachel wrote: "I can’t do audiobooks, I get too distracted and miss loads! I’ve tried listening in the car but I end up having to rewind too often lol"

I get it. If I have to concentrate on anything else other than the listening to the audiobook, I do struggle. I usually don't listen in the car for that reason. I'm not going to lie, I do have to rewind a lot when I'm cooking, etc.

[Paul]

Fallen behind this month, like to listen to audiobooks along a dog walk but injured myself trying to play sports. Now back to it and nearly finished this one. It’s not the greatest book so really want to finish so I can start my next one as determined not to DNF, it’s a struggle though

[Rachael]

It's really hard when a story isn't engaging to stay interested.

[Paul]

So I did finish it and it did have a slight twist but not enough for me to recommend to any one. I am listening to Kel Kades “Kings Dark Tidings” on the dog walks but I already read the books a while back….6 years agoish…..great read and audiobook, love the story so enjoying this one a second time

[Maddie]

I cant listen to books but I listen to Percy with my dad

[Maddie]

Good luck 😀😀😀

[Paul]

It’s hard sometimes but with a good voice actor it makes it easier.