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AUDIOBOOKS FOR ALL
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items I never can sit still long enough for a book… audiobooks solve that issue! I have enjoyed the voiceovers and stories I included in this list & hope you do too!
Sections
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WHERE TO LISTEN
TOP FAVS
OVERALL EXCELLENT 10/10
FUN
TAYLOR JENKINS REID SERIES
LEARNING TO PARENT
WHERE TO LISTEN
but where do you find these audiobooks? So many places, thanks for asking!
3 months for 99 cents! Can't beat that
3 months for 99 cents!! AUDIBLE
mostly where I listen!
Spotify
get a library card & most titles will be free! my library is busyyyyyyyy so I am on the waitlist for titles for a while…
Libby
TOP FAVS
my favorites so far… the next book may change that!
set in 1933 this novel is female focused, with twists and turns that keep you on your toes! Fun story line with a happy ending
The Calamity Club: A Novel
OBSESSED ! ! ! Cannot wait until this is a show! A fun modern day vs history story of a family and all that happens when things don't work out. the ending is SO GOOD
Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel
love this story and can't wait to watch the movie! Goes through the lens of a aquarium worker + octopus- trust me, you will LOVE this story!
Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Novel
OVERALL EXCELLENT 10/10
just generally great books I enjoyed. Various themes and genres- no smut, no gore.
SUCH a good thriller! Was my first audiobook but LOVE it so much. want to listen again! psychological thriller, therapist main character, motive driven!
The Silent Patient
This one was on my list FOREVER! Finally I read it and you think starting out it is going to be sad but the whole story comes together and really puts life into perspective!
The Midnight Library
read this one SO FAST! Tech focused with relationship building and fun twists!
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: A Novel
"A Sharp Satirical Drama of Megachurch Scandal, Shame, and Freedom" SO TRUE! A story I would have never expected to enjoy so much! Not religious at all- just entertaining!
True Confessions of First Lady Freeman
such an excellent story about a surgeon, her journey after losing her license and all that happens in her personal life. such a thriller!
Gone Before Goodbye
this story is such a good one! AND on Prime Video! A twisting story of sisters and a murder...
The Better Sister: A Novel
thrilling dive into a missing infant and the relationship between best friends navigating this tragedy and friendship. such a good read!
Bye, Baby: A Novel
"Set at a summer rental on the Chesapeake Bay, a riveting family drama about moral responsibility in the age of artificial intelligence." LOVED THIS READ! Family vibes, AI, and navigating relationships, money and the right thing.
Culpability: A Novel
FUN
some parts can be sad, but mostly these are happy titles without murder and suspense!
this one is silly, quirky, and easy to read. I think we all know an Eleanor- struggling with social skills, she explores her world
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine (Novel)
puts a new perspective on her life and what she went through! kept me captivated into her life
The Woman in Me
growing up watching iCarlie... this one hit different! definitely a sad title but she tells the story well into her trauma of childhood and relationship with her mother
I'm Glad My Mom Died
such a fun feminist focused book! science background but still excellent character development.
Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel
fun, silly, human. Easy read but still so entertaining!
The Wedding People: A Novel
great story about a mother losing her job, exploring complex relationships and finding her way through it all
Three Days in June: A Novel
love Elin & her love for Nantucket. now a tv show! A great mystery into a body found the night before the ritzy couple's wedding
The Perfect Couple
great book about a middle age woman going on a road trip that takes a different turn than expected. so funny, relatable and surprising!
All Fours: A Novel
TAYLOR JENKINS REID SERIES
most of these connect together with similar characters in the same world. so fun!
This one is an easy read... family focused but also has a thrilling aspect to it! connects to the other TJR characters which makes it so fun!
Malibu Rising: A Novel
LOVE this one..... the series all connects with similar characters in the same "world". I started with this one and was HOOKED! Easy read
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel
EXCELLENT story & keeps you on your toes until the end! Does not connect to the other TJR characters
Atmosphere
I love a good sports book & this one is so fun by TJR! Connects to the other characters. Father daughter theme with some exciting events!
Carrie Soto Is Back: A Novel
obsessed is a understatement.... this one is a HIT! Daisy is such a great character. the series is excellent too!
Daisy Jones & The Six: A Novel
LEARNING TO PARENT
once you get through the infant trenches... this will help ease the anxieties that society puts on us as parents- especially new ones!
Cribsheet: Data-Driven Guide to Relaxed Parenting
for when you find out you're pregnant and feel WTF DO I DO NOT DO EAT NOT EAT HELP.... this book WILL help
Expecting Better: Why Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong
this book made me want to become a french mom... not just for the free preschool or amazing treat hours!
Bringing Up Bébé: American Mom on French Parenting
recommended by my pediatrician!
Baby 411, 11th Ed: Your Baby Birth to 1
forming a small child who fit in your arms yesterday into a human in society is EASIER with Dr Becky on your side. trust!
Good Inside: Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want
really good "self help"ish book, especially when becoming a parent triggers childhood emotions!
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
we love a good how to book! this helps with feelings, boundaries, and navigating raising a child in a healthy way!
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Talk
another excellent how to book! especially for parents of multiple children.
Siblings Without Rivalry: Help Kids Live Together
CURRENTLY LISTENING...
to keep track myself…
highly recommended from my friend's book club.... excellent start! Set in 1789 and the story of a midwife + healer's journey into finding a body in the frozen river
The Frozen River: A Novel
UP NEXT: RECOMMENDATIONS
need to have a spot for all the recommendations…. leave a comment with yours!
recommended by my MIL who says its a nonstop thriller! I do love me some Alice Feeney
My Husband's Wife: A Novel