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Top Ten Tuesday: Best of Audiobooks

March 26, 2019

Oh, how I love an audiobook. I used to say that I “treated” myself to both Audible and Romance Package subscriptions, but the real truth is, they have become essential to maintaining sanity. Of the couple hundred audiobooks I’ve listened to, these are among my favorites.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Read by Rosamund Pike
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, Read by Dan Stevens
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, Read by Wil Wheaton
Still Foolin’ Em by Billy Crystal, Read by the author
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn, Read by Ann Marie Lee

Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson, Read by the author
Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel, Read by full cast
Becoming by Michelle Obama, Read by the author
Scythe by Neal Shusterman, Read by Greg Tremblay
Artemis by Andy Weir, Read by Rosario Dawson

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  • Rissi JC
    March 26, 2019

    Since I never read classic lit (or listen to audio books!), I should give both a try through audio books. Perhaps then I’d read a Jane Austen or Agatha Christie and enjoy them, too! πŸ™‚
    Rissi JC recently posted…What’s Playing on my iPod? | Edition OneMy Profile

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    • Dani
      Rissi JC
      March 27, 2019

      I started listening to classics when I was in high school because I couldn’t make them stick at all when I tried to read them for assignments. I would just use the book to check for name spellings. It’s my secret shame/high school hack. And I just never really fell out of that habit πŸ™‚

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  • Melanie Parker
    March 26, 2019

    I really need to listen to Ready Player One on audio – I bet it’s amazing!

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    • Dani
      Melanie Parker
      March 27, 2019

      It’s perfection. It made me love Wil Wheaton even more (which I didn’t even know was possible).

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  • Chrissi Reads
    March 26, 2019

    Becoming seems to be a popular choice this week!

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    • Dani
      Chrissi Reads
      March 27, 2019

      It really is just something extra special on audio.

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  • Lexie
    March 26, 2019

    I should definitely listen to Rosamund Pike reading Pride and Prejudice. I love all the books you listed here.

    Here’s my TTT: https://ruminationsofarakishreader.wordpress.com/2019/03/26/startalk-where-science-pop-culture-and-comedy-converge-top-ten-tuesday-26-march-audio-freebie/
    Lexie recently posted…StarTalk: Where Science, Pop Culture and Comedy Converge | Top Ten Tuesday –26 March: Audio FreebieMy Profile

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    • Dani
      Lexie
      March 27, 2019

      It is so completely lovely. I can’t imagine anyone else doing it justice now that I’ve heard this version.

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  • Brooke Lorren
    March 26, 2019

    A couple hundred. Wow! I’m around 10. I just got an Audible subscription so I guess that will go up a little soon.
    Brooke Lorren recently posted…Observations About Audiobooks (Top Ten Tuesday)My Profile

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    • Dani
      Brooke Lorren
      March 27, 2019

      Audible is a girl’s best pal, and Libby (through my library). My mom started me early listening to audiobooks whenever we drove and it just stuck around πŸ™‚

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  • Jess @ Jessticulates
    March 26, 2019

    Great list! I bet And Then There Were None was really fun as an audiobook – perhaps I should give some more Agatha Christie a try as an audiobook.
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      Jess @ Jessticulates
      March 27, 2019

      Hugh Fraser does a great Hercule Poirot!

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  • Jo
    March 26, 2019

    I’m almost done with Becoming now, though I read the physical book and absolutely loved it! I really enjoyed Scythe as well, though again I read the physical book, I’m not massively into audio though I am trying to change that this year.
    Jo recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday #204My Profile

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    • Dani
      Jo
      March 27, 2019

      I’m a sucker for memoirs on audio, especially if they’re read by the author. Always helps me connect just a little bit more to the book.

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  • Lydia
    March 26, 2019

    Based on how much fun Becoming is to read, I’d bet it’s a great audiobook.

    My Top Ten Tuesday post.
    Lydia recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Bookish Stuff That Might Convince Me to Try AudiobooksMy Profile

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      Lydia
      March 27, 2019

      She did a stellar job with the narration!

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  • Poinsettia
    March 26, 2019

    I’ve never listened to an audio book, but I bet Pride and Prejudice narrated by Rosamund Pike would be great! She has such a nice voice. Here is my Top Ten Tuesday.

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    • Dani
      Poinsettia
      March 27, 2019

      It’s superb! She’s a natural for that book.

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  • ShootingStarsMag
    March 26, 2019

    I have yet to be able to get through a whole audio, but I want to try more. I think a full cast, like with Sleeping Giants, would be exciting! Or a book read BY the author.

    -Lauren
    ShootingStarsMag recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Soundtrack to a BookMy Profile

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    • Dani
      ShootingStarsMag
      March 27, 2019

      Full cast is really fun – reminds me of the old radio dramas. Short story collections might be a good way to ease in to the wonderful world of audio πŸ™‚

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  • Sofia
    March 26, 2019

    I have Scythe as an audiobook, it was such a good read πŸ™‚

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    • Dani
      Sofia
      March 27, 2019

      So fab! I can’t wait for The Toll, too!

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  • SE White
    March 26, 2019

    This reminded me, I really want to read Let’s Pretend This Never Happened! It sounds so fun.

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    • Dani
      SE White
      March 27, 2019

      Single funniest book I’ve ever listened to. Hands down πŸ™‚

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  • Louise @ Foxes & Fairy Tales
    March 26, 2019

    Scythe is definitely on my TBR list so I might try and get ahold of the audio-book instead of a hard-copy. 😊
    My Audiobook Wishlist.

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    • Dani
      Louise @ Foxes & Fairy Tales
      March 27, 2019

      I don’t know what it is, but the audio version is so fantastic. All of my buddies have listened, and it’s a hit across us all.

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  • Nicole @ BookWyrmKnits
    March 26, 2019

    I’ve listened to Becoming and this version of Pride & Prejudice also, and really enjoyed them too! I’ll agree, audiobooks can sometimes be a lifesaver (or at least a sanity-saver).
    Nicole @ BookWyrmKnits recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday ~ Audiobook FreebieMy Profile

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      Nicole @ BookWyrmKnits
      March 27, 2019

      Even tonight, I’m putzing around the house doing chores and have a book on in the background to keep me company πŸ™‚

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  • Gabby
    March 26, 2019

    I loooooved Becoming and Michelle’s narration was really good! A lot of times self-narrated books have issues but she was great, even though it was pretty long
    Gabby recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Recent Favorite Non-Fiction AudiobooksMy Profile

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      Gabby
      March 27, 2019

      I totally agree – books read by the author can be hit or miss, but hers was definitely a hit!

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  • Angela
    March 26, 2019

    I loved Dan Stevens reading Murder on the Orient Express, I will have to check out And Then There Were None!

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    • Dani
      Angela
      March 27, 2019

      And I will have to check out Murder on the Orient! I’ve read it a bunch of times, but never listened.

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  • Morgan
    March 27, 2019

    You had me at Rosamund Pike!!! WOW. I need all of these audiobooks in my life, I’ve read P&P, Ready Player One, and And Then There Were None, but I’m always looking for rereads that have great audiobooks. So THANK YOU. I’ve added them all to my list. Also Billy Crystal’s Bio is something I didn’t know I needed!!

    Checkout my TTT here: https://deservedly.wordpress.com/2019/03/26/ttt-audiobook-love/

    Morgan
    Morgan recently posted…TTT: Audiobook LoveMy Profile

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    • Dani
      Morgan
      March 27, 2019

      That Billy Crystal is a total hidden gem. He is thoroughly fascinating in ways I never even would have imagined. And he has a fun jazz band play between chapters, there are jokes. It’s just completely feel-good.

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  • Bonnie @ For the Love of Words
    March 27, 2019

    So many good ones! I think there are only 3 I haven’t also listened to. RPO (I eyeball read that one), And Then There Were None (also eyeball read), and Billy Crystal. You’ve been recommending me that one for years. πŸ™‚
    Bonnie @ For the Love of Words recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday – Recent Audio FavoritesMy Profile

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  • Jessica at Booked J
    March 27, 2019

    YES. Okay, I was actually just thinking the other day that a lot of Agatha Christie’s work is probably FANTASTIC in audiobook form and I was like, yeah, I should really give her stuff a go ‘cos it’d be on my list of “Most Likely to Finish” (I’m the worst at listening to audiobooks, I have no idea why) so honestly I’m thrilled to see one on your list. As for the others, I’m adding them to my list of what I should look into in the future! Thank you for sharing! Great picks.

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    • Dani
      Jessica at Booked J
      March 28, 2019

      There are so many options for Christie, too – there are tons of different narrators, there are radio drama performance styles and traditional audiobooks. And they’re quick, that’s probably my favorite part.

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  • Lauren @ Always Me
    March 29, 2019

    Sharp Object was great on audiobook wasn’t it. Thanks for sharing!

    Lauren @ Always Me

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  • Krystianna
    March 31, 2019

    I LOVE Ready Player One… in fact, it’s my favorite book. However, I’m not the biggest fan of audiobooks, so I actually haven’t listened to the audiobook for it. Maybe I’ll have to give it a shot!
    Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian

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