Hello friends and happy Monday! This is a post that I kept putting off this month so I could catch up on my reviews. But I’m finally getting a chance to write it! I’ve really gotten into audiobooks in the last two years, which is useful now that I had a bit of a commute to one of my jobs. So today, we’re talking about audiobook recs for commuters!
I’ve actually used audiobooks to catch up on series that I never got to, which is really useful! For instance, last year I listened to all of the Shadowhunter books. I love being able to get them from the library and through the librarian program at Libro FM!
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Audiobook Recs for Commuters
Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
I actually wrote a review for this a few weeks ago, but I absolutely loved this audiobook. The writing lends itself to an edge of your seat story and the narrator just brings the story to life. Plus, you get to hear some of the Ojibwe language, which I think is so cool. This is a thriller about a girl who has to dig into secrets within her community. And it’s set in Michigan by a Michigan author!
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by by Holly Jackson
Okay, I admit I’ve only listened to the audiobook of the second one in this series. But it was so great, I’m sure the first one is just as amazing! The second one focuses on a podcast and those elements are worked into the audiobooks. True crime fans will definitely love this, with its twists and turns and focus on detective work. It’s sure to keep you on your toes!
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Bonus: this entire series is out now, so you can binge them all at once! The narrators for these audiobooks are some of my favorite, and they really bring each of their characters to life. I’ve listened to the series twice now, and I loved it just as much as the first time. It’s a fantasy series about a forbidden love, people who are fighting for power, and magical forces at work.
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
A novel in verse is always better when the author reads it. Especially when that author is Jason Reynolds. He has the perfect voice for narrating audiobooks, I swear. For this one, Reynolds reads it as he wants it to be read, almost making the story all the more powerful. I’ve read this book in three formats now, and it’s just as powerful every time.
All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson
Another one that’s read by the author where I definitely recommend the audiobook version. Johnson’s voice, like Reynolds, lends itself to book narration. Plus, it makes the stories hit home even harder. This is a series of essays about Johnson’s experiences growing up and their struggles not conforming to society’s standards. I highly recommend it.