Whether you’re heading on a road trip or you’re hoping to make it part of your daily commute, listening to an audiobook can be a great way to broaden your knowledge, get some handy life-hack tips, or simply listen to something you may not have normally picked up in a bookstore.
- The Barefoot Investor
- Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders
- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone / Harry Potter series
- A Game of Thrones
The great thing about audiobooks is that you can hit play, and listen away, without it taking away too much of your concentration from the road, or who is handing out mid-road trip snacks.
There’s an audiobook for everyone, and no shortage of where you can listen to your book of choice, whether it be through iBooks or Audible. So the next time you’re ready to hit the road, or looking for something to get you through the journey to and from work, these books could just be your next favourite go-to listen.
The Barefoot Investor
Narrated by author Scott Pape, The Barefoot Investor has become an essential for those looking to get on top of their finances, after it was first published in 2017.
The latest version has been updated and revised for the 2019/2020 financial year, meaning you’ll get all the latest info when it comes to managing your money. The audiobook will take you around six and a half hours to get through, giving you plenty to listen to and ponder on a longer trip, or breaking it up into chapters or ‘buckets’ on your daily commute.
It’s available for $26.99 via iBooks and Audible.
Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders
There’s no denying there’s been a renewed interest in True Crime, and in particular Charles Manson and the Manson Family Murders over the last couple of years.
So before you head off to the movies to see Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, the latest flick to focus in on the infamous murders, why not listen to the story of the prosecuting attorney, Vincent Bugliosi, and how he managed to successfully convict Manson and his followers to a lifetime behind bars.
It’s a longer listen, but well worth the 26 and a half hour run time, to give you an in-depth look at one of the most horrific and baffling cases of the 20th century. There’s no doubt you’ll be hooked and won’t be able to turn it off, with the audiobook narrated by Scott Brick.
It’s a fairly hefty story, and you can buy the unabridged version for $51.99, however parts 1–6 of the book are also available for download separately.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***
If there’s one thing everyone is guilty of, it’s probably caring a little TOO much of what others think of us, every now and then. But never fear there’s a self-help book to assist you with that!
The hugely popular and #1 New York Times Bestseller by superstar blogger Mark Manson has sold over 2 million copies, and is now available for you when you “want to cut through the cr*p”.
Coming in at 5 hours and 17 minutes, this is perfect to stop and start during your daily commute, or get through it all in one go during a road trip. It’s available for $19.99.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone / Harry Potter series
Planning the road trip of a lifetime with you best pals? Why don’t reminisce about your childhood and listen to the story of the boy who lived under the stairs, narrated by Stephen Fry!
Get lost in the world J.K Rowling created for an entire generation of kids, and re-live your childhood at the magical Hogwarts with Harry, Ron, and Herimone. Iconic British actor, Fry provides a dramatic reading, giving life to the story and distinct voices for all of the characters.
The first book in the series comes in just under 9 hours, and while it, along with the other books in the Harry Potter Series are at the pricier end of the scale, at $39.99 each (iBooks), what’s the price of re-living your childhood on the open road with your best friends? You’re an audiobook Harry!
A Game of Thrones
Still bitterly disappointed over how the HBO series ended? Daunted by how big the physical books are? Let narrator Roy Dotice take you to the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, where winter is coming, and the fight for the Iron Throne is ON.
While the TV show passed the novels, there’s no doubt the content-heavy novels will give you further insight into the world of Westeros as they battle it out to sit on the throne.
Whether you decided to start it during your commute to work, with a few road trips thrown in for good measure, be prepared to listen to the first book in the series for a lengthy 33 hours and 45 minutes. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin is available for $46.99 on iBooks.
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