This year I’ve listened to a fair few audiobooks. Here are my top ten audiobooks I invested in this year. I haven’t put it in order, but Greg James would very likely be at the top.
All the Best for the Future (Greg James) — a memoir of growing up and finding joy in the everyday.
I loved this one. It was funny and emotional in equal measure. Having Gregg James read it adds another element as he ad-libs and brings in more personality than it would have on the page.
Women of Troy (Pat Barker) — Barker reimagines the aftermath of the Trojan War through the eyes of its women, exploring grief, survival and agency.
This greek retelling is the second in the trilogy. It didn’t disappoint. Loved it. Modern and very accessible. You won’t regret it.
The Names (Florence Knapp) — a novel about grief, memory and how lives are shaped by the people they met and lose.
This reminded me of a sliding doors concept. What’s in a name?
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (Taylor Jenkins Reid) — a fictional legendary Hollywood icon recounts her glamorous life and the secrets behind her seven marragiase.
This book was addictive. I loved how it blended fiction and non fiction and the narration was great.
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Rachel Joyce) — an ordinary man sets off on a spontaneous pilgrimage to save a dying friend.
Prepare to cry. Read by Jim Broadbent. There’s something really special about this listen. I felt like I was out walking with him. Bring a tissue.
The Last List of Mable Beaumont (Laura Pearson) — Mable sets off on a mission to finish her dead husbands to-do list, making new friends and discovering more about herself along the way.
The narration in this is fantastic. I felt so much love for Mable and her friends. Sad, funny, and very sweet. If you need a comforting listen, this will transport you to your nan’s living room.
Everything I Know About Love (Dolly Alderton) — a nostalgic memoir about friendships, heartbreak, growing up and learning to love life.
If were a teen in the 00s, you’ll love this.
Still Life (Sarah Winman) — a tale of love, memory and art spanning decades and two world wars.
Incredible writing and characters. Lots of conversation and the narrator just brings them to life beautifully.
The Voyage Home (Pat Barker) —Set after the Battle of Troy, the story shows friendship and love and the brutality of war.
I loved the Pat Barker series. This wasn’t my favourite, but still a good listen.
Hotel Avocado (Bob Mortimer) — Funny and surreal at times in true Bob style. A story about a normal bloke called Gary, friendship and second chances.
What’s the best audiobook you’ve ever listened to?
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