![]() ![]() I firmly believe that audiobook is the only way to experience this book, as Noah (who narrates it) speaks so many languages and they just roll off his tongue!Īt Home In The World by Tsh Oxenreider – 7 hours, 17 minutes Trevor Noah is the host of the daily show, but his memoir will take you back to his childhood in South Africa and open your eyes, make you laugh, and horrify you. This classic is so well done.īorn a Crime by Trevor Noah – 8 hours, 50 minutes Some rough content in this one, so probably steer away from listening with little ears around. ![]() The Road by Cormac McCarthy – 6 hours, 39 minutesĪ post-apocalyptic story about a man and a boy on the road is perfect for a road trip. Later made into an equally endearing movie, this gem of a book is perfect on audio, at least partly so you don’t have to wonder how to pronounce the Swedish words. But his needy neighbors continue to ask for his help, fouling up his plans. It’s mostly narrated by Elwes, but he brings in so many friends from the cast to help, I put it at 96% odds that you’ll watch the movie again when you’re done.Ī Man Called Ove by Frederik Backman – 9 hours 9 minutesīackman’s first work is mostly about a grumpy old curmudgeon who misses his wife so much that he’s pretty sure he should follow her to the grave. Jim Gaffigan is 99% kid-safe, so we listened to this one with the kids in the backseat and had them laughing right along with us.Īs You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of the Princess Bride by Carey Elwes – 7 hours, 1 minuteĪny Princess Bride fan will love this collection of stories about the making of one of the best films of all time (yep, I’ll stand by that until I die). This collection of stories, read by the author, is so funny that I’ve listened to it twice and laughed even harder the second time. Medium Length – a full day’s drive (6+ hours)įood: A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan – 7 hours, 17 minutes It’s a classic for a reason, and you’ll find elements of Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story, and even Grease (the musical) in this tale. This classic story about Pony Boy and his brothers was written by a teenager! Once you get your head around that, you’ll listen to the story of two rival gangs, the Socs and the Greasers. Although this isn’t quite as funny as you might be prepared to think (no risk of not being able to see because you are crying laughing), it will still bring you some great laughs! Steve Martin reads his own memoir and plays banjo during the interludes. This story about a middle-grade boy who plays basketball will captivate all ages.īorn Standing Up: A Comic’s Life by Steve Martin – 4 hours, 3 minutes Hearing a verse novel read aloud is absolutely the way to go, although the text is often beautifully arranged on the page as well. This is a middle-grade verse novel and was my first introduction to the genre. The Crossover by Kwame Alexander – 2 hours, 16 minutes If you want big plot though, take a pass. It is kind of like a character study or a collection of short stories about the main character and her mother. My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout – 4 hours, 12 minutes Narrated by Jeremy Irons, this classic adventure tale is perfect for a road trip. Get the Jake Gyllenhall narration, because his voice is just dreamy and perfect for this classic. Now, onto the recommendations! I have personally listened to each of these stories on audiobook and am arranging them by road trip length, so it’s easy to find the one you need! Then, you can borrow audiobooks for free! Digital downloads also allow you to speed up the narration ( one of my favorite tricks for getting in some additional reading time).I have personally listened to each of these stories on audiobook and am arranging them by road trip length, so it’s easy to find the one you need! Other great options: check your local library to see if they have either books on CD or a digital membership option (like: Overdrive, Hoopla, or CloudLibrary). Especially helpful for the MONSTER audiobooks at the end, which are, as may be expected, more expensive than the shorter novels. You’ll get two free audiobook credits when you sign up, and then it’s just $14.95 or less per month thereafter (or cancel during your trial and keep your two free books!). If you’re new to audiobooks, be sure to take a look at the free trial membership for Audible. Audiobooks are the perfect solution to that dilemma! And the best news is that there are audiobooks of every length, so you can find the one that perfectly fits your roadtrip needs! Sure, you might be able to sit shotgun and read the whole time, or you might end up throwing up from motion sickness. ![]() There’s nothing like hopping in the car for a summer road trip, knowing there’s 1,000 miles of open road ahead of you, and wondering how you’re going to fill the time. ![]()
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