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Kuleigh Baker's avatar

Almost half the books I read are audiobooks. My favorite so far this year is Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid! It gave me chills.

Julianne Buonocore's avatar

Oh my gosh, I was sitting in the Phillies parking lot that last ten minutes just waiting for it to end so I could go into the game because I couldn't turn it off.

Larisa's avatar

That's my favorite book this year too!

Brittany Viklund's avatar

Lots of overlap faves! Memoirs are a must on audio, just so delightful and engaging to hear from the mouth of the author. Only Plane in the Sky is a must! And Dutch House was soooo cozy with Tom Hanks!

Gail Campbell's avatar

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Two narrators, one for young Jacob, one for old Jacob. Great story, wonderful narration.

Julianne Buonocore's avatar

Thanks for this tip! I have it on my shelf so maybe I’ll listen while I read.

Larisa's avatar

I pretty much exclusively read audiobooks, so this was a fun list! I also recommend Daisy as a good place to start for audiobooks. Julia is a fave too! Have you read any of her books? She has one about an audiobook narrator actually, so it's really cool. It's called Thank You For Listening.

I read Know My Name earlier this year and loved the book and narration so much!

I also like when audiobooks include sound effects. That makes them extra immersive. Two off the top of my head that do this are Promise Boys and The Weight of Blood.

Julianne Buonocore's avatar

I did read Julia's books and think she's an excellent writer! So much talent in one person. I'm going to check out your recommendations. I totally forgot to talk about audiobooks with sound effects and other unique listening experiences, like dramatizations.

Grammy Q's avatar

YES to Greenlights! I wasn't a fan of Daisy Jones, so I've been hesitant to read anything else by her. Maybe I'll give Atmosphere a chance.

I do more audiobook reading than physical books because I live where its a long drive to anywhere and I prefer books to music when I drive. What I've especially loved is all the free titles on Audible that are on the RGRL. I've knocked off so many because of it.

Some of my favorite audiobooks: Bob Dylan's Chronicles part 1 (narrated by someone else, library), Rob Lowe's Stories I Only Tell My Friends (self-narrated, library), Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale (audible), and Inside the Kingdom by Carmen Bin Laden (narrated by someone else, library).

Grammy Q's avatar

Oh, and on the RGRL - Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress! Loved it on audio! (Library)

Julianne Buonocore's avatar

Yes! That's a great book for those taking the challenge with us. It's short and easy! I think I listened as well.

Julianne Buonocore's avatar

I've read all of TJR's books and hope you give at least one more a shot-- maybe Sevel Husbands of Evelyn Hugo? Generally considered her best along with Daisy. Atmosphere gives you Summer blockbuster movie vibes. These are great recs you gave-- they are so Gilmore, blending literature and pop culture.

Grammy Q's avatar

I've had Seven Husbands on my TBR for quite a while. Would you do audio with it or should I see if the library has a copy available?

Julianne Buonocore's avatar

I did audio and couldn’t put it down but I think this one would do great in any format. It’s just a great story.

Peachy's avatar

I always recommend Daisy Jones and Greenlights, too as audiobooks, and also on my top 10! Dutch House is on my list, I absolutely loved Meryl Streep’s narration on Tom Lake!

Julianne Buonocore's avatar

Tom Lake is definitely in my top 20. I was also stuck on Patchett's nonfiction book Truth and Beauty, which is #11. I'm not just an audiobook ride or die, I'm also an Ann Patchett audiobook ride or die! I hope we inspire other readers!!

Andrea Stoeckel's avatar

looking forward to Atwood's memoir on audio.

Julianne Buonocore's avatar

OOOOOH so Gilmore!

Shirra VanZwieten's avatar

Thank you for this! Please consider The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller - absolute favorite

Julianne Buonocore's avatar

Thank you! I will! What made the audio so good?

Cinnamongirl's avatar

I absolutely loved Daisy and Dutch House! Before We were Yours and The Women are two more audio fiction favorites.

Audry Fryer's avatar

I just borrowed The Dutch House from Libby. Thanks for the rec! I'm so excited to listen to it.