Top Ten Audiobook Recommendations
This week I’m again doing my own topic, specifically listing the top ten audiobooks I’ve listened to. I’m very picky about my audiobooks and have been getting more into them recently.
Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones, narrated by Kristin Atherton – fantastic book and narration overall
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami, narrated by Ray Porter – my favorite non-fiction audiobook, I find the story so inspiring, and the narration pairs perfectly with it
Seriously…I’m Kidding by Ellen DeGeneres, narrated by Ellen DeGeneres – one I listened to years ago, I’ve since stopped following Ellen by her narration was hilarious and left a lasting impression it seems. I mean, her tips on becoming a billionaire here were precious: Write a series of books about magical, vampire, teenage hobbits. Turn it into a movie franchise!
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, narrated by Anthony Jackson, Paul Daneman, John Justin, Heron Carvic, Wolfe Morris – the audiobook was the perfect way for me to reread this
A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig, narrated by Stephen Fry – Stephen Fry is hands down my favorite audiobook narrator. Other than Neil Gaiman that is.
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend, narrated by Gemma Whelan – a fantastic middle-grade audiobooks
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke, narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor – the book itself is hard to describe, but I can promise the audiobook is amazing
The Sandman Audible Original by Neil Gaiman and Dirk Maggs, narrated by Neil Gaiman, Riz Ahmed, Kat Dennings, Taron Egerton, James McAvoy, Samantha Morton, Bebe Neuwirth – this could’ve been any book Gaiman narrates, but I’ve opted to include The Sandman as the most recent one I’ve read. This is one of the best audiobook productions ever, and here I’m referring not to the narration, but the whole package from music to sound effects, etc.
The Ickabog by J.K. Rowling, narrated by Stephen Fry – as I said above, Fry is my favorite audiobook narrator
Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr, narrated by Marin Ireland and Simon Jones – my favorite book of 2021 so far, both story and narration are 5+
What’s your favorite audiobook and audiobook narrator?
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I read a review of the Sandman audiobook version, and the blogger was very impressed with it too. It’s great how they’ve managed to turn a graphic novel into audio format. I like your topic switch for this week’s TTT!
It’s one of the best audiobooks out there! 😀
I’ve heard great things about Nevermoor!
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-memorable-things-characters-have-said/
If you’re into middle grade at all, give it a shot. Thanks for visiting Lydia.
The Sandman sounds like a great audiobook experience, I’ll need to check it out!
It’s hands down the best audiobook I’ve ever listened to. Thanks for visiting Lindsey.
I’m pretty picky about my audiobooks, too. The narrator has to be just right. Happy to see The Sandman on here – I have it saved in my Audible library!
Here is our http://www.longandshortreviews.com/miscellaneous-musings/top-ten-tuesday-memorable-things-characters-have-said/. Thank you!
I highly recommend you move to the top of your audiobooks, thanks for visiting Cholla.
The Audiobook of Born a Crime was probably my favorite ever. So good, and Trevor was a great narrator.
I went off-topic this week: https://fiftytwo.blog/2021/11/09/ttt-books-you-recommend-the-most/
Happy TTT!
Lori
Oh, I read that on my Kindle but I’ll keep the audiobook in mind for a reread. Thanks for visiting Lori.
Howls is one of my favorites book, I will check the audiobook. Agree with Nevermoor and the hobbit, the best 🙂
Yay! Thanks for visiting Vero!
I have just started getting into audiobooks .Will be giving Sandman a try
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Definitely try it Anita, thanks for visiting!
I’ve been meaning to read Nevermoor forever. Maybe I need to get the audiobook. I’ve been really into them lately. Thanks for the recs!
It’s the way to go with Nevermoor. Thanks for visiting Alicia!
Great list! I finished listening to Nevermoor and haven’t been able to stop raving about how well the audiobook was narrated! I actually haven’t been as willing to read the book version, and have been waiting to get my hands on the audiobook version of the next book just because the audiobook was done so well. I’m going to have to check out some more of the books on this list!
I couldn’t wait for the audiobook of book 2 and I read the ebook instead, it wasn’t the same experience so I second you being patient on that one.
Thank you for all these recs! 🙂 I’m always on the lookout for good audiobooks!
Yaay, that’s good to hear.
Oh I bet the Hobbit would be so fun on audio!
It sure is Greg!
This year I’ve found two narrators I enjoyed, Anna Popplewell and Lorelei King.
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They don’t sound familiar, I’ll have to look into what they’ve narrated.
Someone on Instagram has recently been talking about Anthony’s book but I’ve actually never heard of him or his books prior to that. Glad you have some audio books that you enjoy! For some reason I just don’t seem to fully get into that story medium. 🙂 Thanks so much for visiting Finding Wonderland.
His books are pretty good, I hope you decide to read them. Thanks for visiting Rissi!
I’m always looking for great new audiobooks, so thanks for this list! Right now I’m listening to the Myrtle Hardcastle mystery series by Elizabeth C. Bunce. They’re fun books and especially fun listens.
Happy TTT!
Susan
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Thanks Susan, that’s good to hear. I’m not familiar with the series but happy to hear you’re enjoying them.
These audiobooks sound so interesting!
They sure are, thanks for visiting!
So now I want to listen to both Piranesi and Cloud Cuckoo Land on audio!
Go for it, absolutely! 😀
I love the Nevermoor books! Next time I reread them, I’ll try getting them on audio.
Rereading via audio is an excellent idea.
I really struggle with audiobooks, but I love Stephen Fry’s narration–he’s got such a soothing voice! Great list 🙂
He’s one of the very best narrators our there for sure.
I’ve tried audiobooks several times, they just don’t work for me. Luckily, they are all available in print, as well. LOL
I’ve read Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See and absolutely loved it. His new book is on my wishlist.
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I took me a while to get into them too, I’ve grown to love them now. I highly recommend you read Cloud Cuckoo Land.
I, too, have been thinking about The Sandman from things I have read about it.
The Ikabog sounds interesting as well.
They’re both very good, The Sandman especially so. Hope you’ll get to them soon Kel.