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trophywife411 (original poster member #47784) posted at 7:31 PM on Wednesday, May 27th, 2015
I listen to audiobooks while commuting. I am just finishing up Wild, before that Girl on the Train (right before dday!), and All the Light.
Any suggestions for audiobooks that do not have affair related subject matter, are well written, and not too dark? I used to be a lit major, so love denser books, but can't handle anything really depressing right now. I love historical fiction, but have already read all Philipa Gregory, Outlander series, etc.
Me-BW 40
fWH 45
together 18 years, married 16
Dday March 2015, Final TT 6/17/15
Reconciling
traicionada ( member #10310) posted at 1:54 AM on Saturday, May 30th, 2015
I really enjoyed the Book Thief audiobook version
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Skye ( member #325) posted at 1:56 PM on Monday, June 1st, 2015
The Alexander McCall Smith books about the No. 1 Detective Agency are delightful. They are far from depressing and could be perfect for you right now. The reader's accent adds to the pleasure.
katiej ( member #14724) posted at 1:58 AM on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015
As part of my bookclub I purchased "A Man Called Ove" which is a translation from a popular Swedish author. I actually laughed out loud when I was on the treadmill at the healthclub. It really is a good book and even better as an audio book.
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trophywife411 (original poster member #47784) posted at 2:16 AM on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015
Loved the book thief! Will definitely check out the other two! I have been stretching it out and just closed the book today!
Me-BW 40
fWH 45
together 18 years, married 16
Dday March 2015, Final TT 6/17/15
Reconciling
circe ( member #6687) posted at 3:32 AM on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015
I totally agree with the Ladies #1 Detective Agency. Mma Ramotswe is so wonderful, the narrator really brings the story and characters to life with humor and intrigue and even just somehow describing a pumpkin becomes interesting and worth listening to. I actually went out of my way to make a trip to Gaborone when I was Johannesburg last year so I could see some of the countryside featured in the book - I felt like I knew it already from the book!
Also as an aside, my 95 year old grandmother was getting slightly senile and blind several years ago but loved reading and missed books terribly. We listened to the entire innocent, sweet, smart Ladies #1 book together and I'll never forget my Grandma clapping for Mma Ramotswe and her adventures.
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Lucky2HaveMe ( member #13333) posted at 6:45 PM on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015
I loved the audio version of The Rapture of Canaan. It's not a religious book despite the name and had me LOL'ing. The narrator nailed the voice of the main character.
I also liked the audio version of The Help. Again, having the perfect narrator is what makes an audio book enjoyable. I have listed to my fair share of awful ones.
Love isn't what you say, it's what you do.
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