Five of My Favourite Audiobooks

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Top 5 Tuesday is hosted by the wonderful Shanah @ Bionic Book Worm.

If you have been reading my blog for awhile, you will know that I have fallen in love with audiobooks. They have been a complete game-changer. It is amazing how much more enjoyable errands and everyday tasks are now that I can do them while listening to a book. Do not let anyone tell you that listening to audiobooks isn’t reading- those people are killjoys!

The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff

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There is no denying that The Only Plane in the Sky is the best audiobook I have ever listened to. Graff has done extensive research on what happened on 9/11, and has interviewed many of the people who were affected by the events of that day. The result is this powerful, thoughtful, devastating yet hopeful work. The audiobook is a full cast and I truly think it is the best way to experience this book, even if you are not someone who normally listens to audiobooks.

The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

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I am about halfway through the audiobook of The Dutch House and I am savouring every minute of it. There is nothing better than having Tom Hanks read a story out loud to you. I can not even explain it- you have to experience it for yourself! It doesn’t hurt that the story itself is captivating and touching. I will post a full review when I am done, but I will be sad to see this one come to an end.

Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman

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Neil Gaiman narrates this one himself, and he has the perfect voice for audiobooks. He truly brings these characters to life! There is something about this format that works perfectly for mythology and lore. I loved hearing the dynamics between Thor and Loki. I don’t think I have ever been so entertained by an audiobook.

Naturally Tan by Tan France

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I do not often read celebrity memoirs, but from now on, I will definitely listen to them on audio. There is something so personal about having the author tell you their story- you feel like you are having a conversation with a friend. It doesn’t hurt that I love Tan’s accent! Also, there is a surprise guest in the audiobook and it was just such an adorable moment that fans of Queer Eye shouldn’t miss.

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

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I am sensing a theme here- apparently I enjoy it when an author narrates their own work. Not every author can pull it off, but no one understands the characters more than the person who created them. The Poet X is written in verse and Acevedo herself is a slam poet, so those things combine to make the perfect audiobook!

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What are your favourite audiobooks? Who is your favourite narrator? I would love to know!kkbLogo

45 thoughts on “Five of My Favourite Audiobooks”

  2. I would love to hear Tom Hanks narrating The Dutch House, perhaps I would have had a better experience with the book that way. Reading it was a bit boring. I haven’t even realised there was a story to tell there let alone it being captivating or touching. There are siblings there who have a difficult fact accepting that their mother left them and that their father adopted two other children. I don’t see the book as being anything other than that.

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    1. I think I feel an interesting connection to it because I am an older sister to a younger brother. I am also someone who enjoys slice of life stories like this one and I prefer character driven novels. Keep in mind, I am not done yet, but I do think Tom Hanks’s narration adds to the experience!

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  4. I absolutely love that you included Acevedo on this list because her audiobooks are next level! I don’t know if it’s the author connection to the characters that you mentioned, but I’ve listened to three of her narrations now and I’m a forever fan!

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  7. Ooh Norse mythology was amazing on Audio! I should have put it on my list as well!
    I loved the last magician and crown of feathers on audio!

    (www.evelynreads.com)

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  17. The Dutch House audiobook sounds great. I didn’t know Tom Hanks read audiobooks. I’ll add it to my wish list.

    In terms of favourite narrators, it has to be Stephen Fry. He did a marvellous job on the Harry Potter books and Mythos. Lenny Henry is a great narrator too. His reading of Anansi Boys was brilliant.

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