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Charming audiobooks
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items A list of charming, quirky audiobooks. Where the recording adds so much to the experience.
All have made me laugh out loud and on occasion shed a tear.
The first book in the most CHARMING series! Written from Emma's POV from her journals and set in 1870's London. You will fall in love with spunky Emma and and all of the misadventures she finds herself in!
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Vol. 1
Charming and ridiculous! A British man runs a B&B in the French countryside. Mayhem ensues. The British and French accents make this so much fun to listen to.
A book about the messy, complicated truth of midlife. Children, perimenapause, aging parents and living with the choices we have made.
Not a light read but so worth it!
Sandwich: A Novel - Catherine Newman - Amazon.com
The sequel to Sandwich. Even more tender and tough as the family wrestles through aging, loss, mental illness all while trying to love one another well.
Wreck by Catherine Newman | Goodreads
Emma is back to charming us as she deals with difficult relatives, unique friends and a quirky neighborhood in London.
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 2
I listened to this one in a single day! The story just keeps getting better and better with outlandish highjinx and deepening friendships.
A pure pleasure!
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 3 - Amazon.com
Big personalities and lovable, vivid characters.
An eclectic group of daily train commuters start as strangers and end up something much more meaningful.
Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting Audiobook by Clare Pooley
Clare Pooley writes such excellent, feisty older women. And of course there is an entire group of unique characters.
The adventures, the friendships, the realizations make it so fun, lovely and absurd.
How to Age Disgracefully
Witty and clever. Bud is a 40 something obituary writer who has found that his life has not worked out like he thought it would.
So funny but also so dear.
I See You've Called in Dead Audiobook by John Kenney - Audible
A group of half siblings go on a crazy road trip to find their dad that just disappeared without warning.
Comical, dysfunctional, inspirational a joy to listen to.
Run for the Hills Audiobook by Kevin Wilson - Audible
An awkward, inflexible, Australian professor tries to find the love of his life.
Filled with absurd stereotypes and uncomfortable moments that entertain and warms your heart.
The Rosie Project Audiobook by Graeme Simsion - Audible
Anne of Green Gables is the definition of charming.
And the Rachel McAdams version makes it even more enjoyable.
Audiobooks narrated by Rachel McAdams | Audible.com
Another charming classic. I had forgotten how much i love this book until I listened to it recently.
Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen - Greatest AudioBooks - YouTube