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Please help find an audiobook for a long journey!

36 replies

doggybootcamp · 26/12/2025 11:44

Going on a long drive with dc aged 12 and 18 and I’m trying to find an audiobook we can all listen to. We all love Harry Potter but have read/ listened/ watched multiple times so not that- we also love stranger Things but aren’t otherwise into fantasy type plots and anything that requires too much concentration as we will inevitably doze on and off 🤣. Some kind of mystery or comedy would be perfect .
it feels like an impossible task but any suggestions that we’d all like would be very much appreciated…

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Nincompoo · 26/12/2025 12:57

The new full cast edition HP’s are really good, and a very different experience to Stephen Fry.

The Rivers of London series is also brilliant although I think there is some swearing if that bothers you.

Project Hail Mary is another family friendly one.

Enko · 26/12/2025 12:54

Mythos by Stephen Fry

singthing · 26/12/2025 12:53

Another non-story suggestion, but I massively rate Life Changing with Sian Williams (BBC Sounds). It is my go to when doing crafty things where I have time to just listen.

Really fascinating stories of relatable, ordinary people who have been through extraordinary things. Each one is about 30-40mins long, and can be downloaded.

BBC Radio 4 - Life Changing

Extraordinary stories of life's turning points.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000v5ng

MysticFelineScream · 26/12/2025 12:40

If you like something spooky - the Cassidy Blake books by VE Schwab. It is for a slightly younger audience but I enjoyed them as an adult

DoAWheelie · 26/12/2025 12:38

The Adrien Mole audiobook is very funny but it also doesn't matter if people miss bits as it's not a very plot driven book.

MrsMoastyToasty · 26/12/2025 12:37

Jeff Wayne's musical version of HG Wells War of the Worlds with Richard Burton narrating.

FinallyHere · 26/12/2025 12:36

Another fan of cabin pressure

The lemon is in play.

limetrees32 · 26/12/2025 12:32

sherlock holmes ?
lots of episodes on BBC sounds ,I particularly like Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs .
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09bbg27

Although the Hugh Bonneville ones are good and if more than 1 episode have a handy recap at the beginning .

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 1

Short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle featuring the Baker Street detective

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09bbg27

GingerRuby · 26/12/2025 12:26

I know it's not a book but if you want a comedy I cannot recommend Cabin Pressure highly enough. It was originally on Radio 4 and you can now get all 4 series plus the 2 specials on Audible, 26 30 minute episodes so plenty long enough. Although is a lot of credits, I listen to it regularly so well worth the investment to me.

NCNC4 · 26/12/2025 12:14

I had Danny Wallace’s “Yes Man” and “Join Me” both on audiobook and they were great for passing the time on a long drive. I would guess they’re appropriate for your 12yo? Maybe google it first!

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