Audiobook recommendations- shall we share our highlights & duds??

Just mentioning that a put my iPhone headphones through the washing machine and they still work for those talking about swimming with headphones

Just finished one of my buy one get one free books from last time- The Thread by Victoria hislop. Ah I loved this, very different to what I have been listening to recently. I almost gave up after a couple of hours as the story is quite long winded, very detailed but that's the beauty of the story. I loved Listening to the history of Greece through the world wars...and about all the threads and garnets Katarina made. I cried a few times. The narrator was hard to get used to at first- a bit dull, but I did get used to it. A beautiful, believable story which I also learned a lot of history from.

Apple Tree Tard now, exciting!!!!

I didn't fancy and books in the latest offer either

Just been browsing myself but am interested in the one about the catholic church and the Boston Globe but will need to think a bit more about book two. The. Carol Joyce Oates one looks interesting but I could also be tempted by Brain or Marian Keyes.

I've had a good look through the sale but I can't find anything I fancy this time. The Marian Keyes book of non-fiction pieces looks good but I can't think of a second book I'd really enjoy. The Alison Weir would be interesting but I'd rather read it, and the same goes for Testament of Youth. Think I'll leave it this time.

Have been thinking about his getting Pat Barker's Life Class trilogy with some of my credits so may hang on and see if they crop up in a sale sometime this year.

Ooooh thanks grif!

The girl with all the gifts
The girl on the train

Audible have another 2 for 1 deal on at the moment finishing at the end of the month.

I really couldn't get on with the narrator of the Elena Ferrante novels. Still plan to read them though.

Today's daily deal looks interesting - it's an authorised biography of John le Carre.

I am on the third book of Ellena Ferrante's the Neapolitan Novels.
Such great narration and the story as well. I wanted to recommend it to all of you.

On audible I have loved:

Bring Up the Bodies (but didn't enjoy Wolf Hall - different narrator)
The Etymologician
Black Eyed Susans
I Let You Go
Wives & Daughters narrated by Prunella Scales

Currently listening to Hot Milk, strange but good

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie read by Adjoa Andoh

I loved the story and the narration makes the story come alive brilliantly read

I finished listening to Engleby by Sebastian Faulks today and thought it was brilliant. Very good narration by Michael Maloney. Still feeling unsettled by the story though.

I can recommend the Bernard Cornwell Last Kingdom series on Audible. I read them years ago and remember liking them, and after the recent series on BBC, decided to revisit them - great narrator - Jonathan Keeble , he really takes you there

Have listened to two gems recently:-

1. Cakes and Ale by W Somerset Maugham read by James Saxon. I have never read any Maugham and loved this.
2. Our Zoo by June Mottershead read by Emily Pennant-Rae. The story of how Chester zoo was founded remembered by the youngest member of the Mottershead family.

It's what Audible says - if you haven't enjoyed it, or there was a problem with it etc. The option to return is in a link from your library on Audible where all your books are stored (main site not app). They just ask you for the reason (select from their list of options) and then give you a refund of credit. But I would imagine if you return too many books they would query that. My reasons have been poor narration or problems with download (skipping).

But in the main I think Audible is very good. I'm currently listening to Engleby by Sebastian Faulks which, so far, is very good.

So if you're not enjoying something that's an OK reason to return? Do you just get a replacement credit?

It says it has to be within a year of purchase so that may be why there isn't the option to return online, whatamidoing

I've returned books too and I'm tempted to return my current one but will plod on as the option to return online isn't there and j can't be bothered to go to online chat

I have returned 4 books in 2 years. Being able to return them so easily is one of the reason why I subscribe. Before I knew of this option, I would plough on with mistakes, getting more irritated befor giving up.

Yes I have returned books, not often though. There hasn't been a problem with Audible when I've done so.

Has anyone used the 'return a book' facility on Audible?

I have audible but I drive a LOT for my job so it's worth the money. I listen to loads but Theo Es that I think are definitely enhanced by being audio rather than reading are The Rosie Project/The Rosie Effect and Room.

I have a couple of friends who started to read the book Room and found it very hard going because of the childish language. However, when narrated by a child (who is fantastic by the way) it makes perfect sense and is absolutely compelling.

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The best audiobook I've EVER listened to is The Shining. Really atmospherically read, actually scary and the book is fascinating if (like me) you've only ever seen the movie.
I generally only listen to short stories or dip-in-able books as I listen at bedtime and tend to fall asleep! Best ones in that category are any of Caitlin Moran's books.

I see now why I couldn't link to the deal, it's because it's only available to members with 1 or more credits and I've used all mine now

Is anyone getting today's daily deal, looks a bargain at 1.99. Amy snow by Tracy Rees. The reviews are good...

I don't think being abroad should make any difference once you are a member. this is the page:

www.audible.co.uk/sp/2for1/ref=a_hp_tft_travNav?ie=UTF8&pf_rd_r=0N0J9S7E07S4SH65NT2C&pf_rd_m=A2YHV2RYTDNFG3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=5000&pf_rd_p=888643267&pf_rd_s=top-ftx