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59 replies

PrettyTricky · 07/06/2019 19:32

Have recently discovered the joy of audiobooks as a way of 'reading' when I don't have time to sit down with a book.

I have Audible (I'm sure equally good alternatives exist) and am looking for recommendations for holiday time.

So far I've listened to:

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine - Gail Honeyman
Mythos - Stephen Fry
Heroes: Mortals and Monsters - Stephen Fry
12 Rules for Life - Jordan Peterson
Fire and Fury - Michael Wolff
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living - Dale Carnegie
The Chimp Paradox - Steven Peters

Lately I've been listening to more self help style books (stressful time) but would like some fiction or just some really good book recommendations for holiday time coming up. Nothing too heavy or depressing.

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Vehivle · 08/06/2019 12:41

Harry Potter for sure! I'd already read the books so initially was against listening to it - but my husband insisted and he was right! Stephen Fry is a word magician! He really makes the stories exciting and addictive - even though I'd already read them all / knew what was going to happen.

misskatamari · 08/06/2019 15:10

@XXVaginaAndAUterus Lock In is brilliant! I really enjoyed that one. I've also read Redshirts and Agent to the stars by Scalzi and they're both enjoyable reads. If definitely recommend them. I must read some more of his as have liked the ones I've read so far

pinegreen · 08/06/2019 16:29

Second the Rivers of London and Born a Crime.

I recently listened to Bad Blood, about the Theranos scandal. It sounds like a dry business book but it’s an absolutely gripping listen, really easy and suspenseful.

CMOTDibbler · 08/06/2019 17:54

Oh, I love Kobna Holbrook-Smith reading the Rivers of London books. Am a bit worried about listening to the next book as it is a different reader (as different main character in the book) as I like listening to him so much

Moominfan · 08/06/2019 18:03

Why I'm no longer talking to white people about race

Noughts and crosses malorie blackmen

I let him go Denise Ferguson

Stardust Neil gaiman... well any Neil gaiman

War of the worlds

EnthusiasmIsDisturbed · 08/06/2019 18:21

Rivers of London books are great

Easy listening easy to follow and entertaining and great narration

Often listen on long drives

MissFenella · 14/06/2019 22:08

New Peter Grant book in November CMOT

Heartbrokengirl14 · 14/06/2019 22:56

Joe Lynette buttered parsnip
Death and the Harlot
Their lost daughters- good murder mystery series

CMOTDibbler · 16/06/2019 13:54

MissFenella - I can't wait! I read The October Man yesterday and really enjoyed it, so will start on the audible this week

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