It's like watching TV in your mind... 7 Audio Books to get you started

One of the major pitfalls I have experienced as a full time Mom, Wife, Employee and Student is the lack of time I have to do anything else. I love books. Well, I love some books. The problem with books is that they require your full, undivided attention. That or, you find yourself finishing a chapter and having no idea what just happened. Forget the associated guilt with knowing I have textbooks to read;  I really have no business sitting down with a story-book.

So, anyway, because I like to solve my own problems, I got an account at Audible.com. It was ridiculously attractive because you get a free book. I had all intentions on cancelling my membership within the first thirty days (because I’m cheap) but soon realized that it was a really good deal! Not –public library- good, but good nonetheless. For $14.95 a month, you get one book credit plus 30% off any additional books you want to listen to. I would hold out a month for any of the expensive books and just pay for the ones that were less than the $14.95 membership fee.

Here's the Flow Chart (without the chart)

Is the book more than $14.95? Wait until next month and purchase with my credit.

Is the book less than $14.95? Buy it now.

I eventually got sick of waiting… so I upgraded to two books per month because…

(That's what I'm like)

I’m getting off topic.

Listening to someone else read - is still a book I’ve read. This way, I can multi-task! I can read while I drive, read while I clean, read while I do laundry, etc. Although, I must warn you that if you try to read while you work… there is a strong possibility you will do neither one of those things effectively.

So, without further ado, I would like to introduce you to 7 must “reads” to get you started…

7.  “Bossy Pants” By Tina Fey – 5 Hours 35 Minutes

This is a great starter Audio Book because Tina Fey Narrates it herself. It's like watching a documentary in your mind. She’s funny and I like funny people.

6. “Thirteen Reasons Why” By Jay Asher – 6 Hours 24 Minutes

The book is a boy listening to tapes. It’s awesome because you get to listen with him, instead of read about how he’s listening to tapes.  The main character is Clay, he gets a box on his doorstep containing cassette tapes that were recorded by a classmate that recently committed suicide. There are thirteen reasons why (in case you were wondering), and he is one of them. I saw it at Target in the "Young Adult" section, it made me feel good about myself. 

5. “Where She Went” By Gayle Forman – 5 Hours 21 Minutes

I didn’t read “If I Stay” By Gayle Forman, because I watched the movie. I can’t know what is going to happen and then happily proceed with reading (who does that?)– in my opinion there is no point. On the bright side, this book hasn’t been made into a movie yet! Problem solved.

4. “Gone Girl” By Gillian Flynn – 19 Hours 11 Minutes

Good read, unless you've seen the movie. The book is better; as most book are. If you have seen the movie, skip it – it’s only good because you want to know what happens so badly you keep listening.

3. “The Silent Sister” By Diane Chamberlain – 11 Hours 39 Minutes

I just finished this one, definitely in my top three. In this one, a young woman discovers a family secret or two after her father suddenly passes away. Don’t read the description, it’ll be better if you don’t read the description. Plot twists galore! On top of it… Audible has changed the name to “The Silent Sister: Riley MacPhearson, Book 1”. That indicates a Book 2!

2. “What Alice Forgot” By Liane Moriarty – 13 Hours 32 Minutes

Love this one! Twenty-nine year old newlywed Alice, wakes up to find out that she’s actually 39 and apparently a completely different person. Don’t read the actual description of this one either. It’s a real eye-opener, makes you wonder what your younger self would think of you now.

1. “Me Before You” By Jo Jo Moyes – 14 Hours 40 Minutes

Epic. A woman takes a job caring for an angry, bossy, and handsome quadriplegic about her age. You can imagine where this one goes. It’s not about the ending; it’s about the story.

You can thank me later. Happy “Reading”.