My Favorite Nonfiction Audiobooks

Favorite Nonfiction Audiobooks

 

Audiobooks are a relatively new addition to my reading life, but they’ve enabled me to read 25-30 more books each of the past two years…so, they’re a welcome addition! And, it seems many other readers are figuring out how to work audiobooks into their reading lives as well because audiobooks is the fastest growing segment of the publishing industry.

I initially didn’t think audiobooks worked for me because I tried listening to fiction while exercising and had trouble following the stories. Once I tried listening to nonfiction (generally lighter nonfiction) at other times of day (while driving, getting dressed and ready for bed, doing chores, etc), I was off to the races with audiobooks! So, I thought I’d share my favorite nonfiction audiobooks! And, if you’ve had trouble concentrating on audiobooks, I’d highly recommend trying some light nonfiction before giving up entirely!

And, I’ll continue to update this list as I find more great nonfiction audiobooks!

Latest Addition (August 19, 2021)

Between Two KingdomsBetween Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad
Nonfiction – Memoir (Released February 9, 2021)
13 Hours and 2 Minutes
Buy from: Amazon | Bookshop.org

Plot Summary: Jaouad shares her experience of being diagnosed with leukemia at age 22, her journey through treatment, and trying to figure out how to live her life once she went into remission.

My Thoughts: I wanted to give 2 separate ratings to this memoir. The first part chronicling her diagnosis and treatment was 5 stars. I loved how she addressed the emotional side of cancer including what happens with your romantic relationships (especially given hers was pretty new), sex, feeling like a burden to everyone, having no purpose other than being a patient, friendships, and having cancer as a 22 year old. The second part covered the rudderless feeling once the thing she’d been focused on for years was finished and a road trip she took after going into remission. I don’t love road trip books and the people and places she went ran together in my head. 3.5 stars for the second half, so 4.25 stars overall.  

Catch and KillCatch & Kill by Ronan Farrow
Nonfiction – Investigative Journalism (Released October 15, 2019)
10 Hours and 43 Minutes
Buy from: Amazon | Bookshop.org

Plot Summary: The story of Farrow’s experience trying to break the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment / assault scandal for NBC.

My Thoughts: Farrow’s story of his experience trying to break the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment / assault scandal for NBC reads like a thriller. Farrow’s take on this story (compared to She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey) focuses on NBC’s and Harvey Weinstein’s efforts to kill the story (which include cloak and dagger tactics) and illustrates just how tainted actual freedom of the press is by power, money and connections. 

Last CallLast Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York by Elon Green
Nonfiction – True Crime (Released March 9, 2021)
8 Hours and 11 Minutes
Buy from: Amazon | Bookshop.org

Plot Summary: The story of the “Last Call Killer” who preyed on gay men in NYC in the 1990’s.

My Thoughts: This was one of the best audiobooks I listened to in 2021! It’s part true crime / part social justice. I loved how Green addressed a broader issue through these particular crimes, giving this true crime story a purpose. Green shines a light on the victims…and I really felt for them and their struggles. He goes into the history behind gay violence and law-enforcement’s reaction or non-reaction in the 1990’s, which was incredibly sad.

Nowhere GirlNowhere Girl by Cheryl Diamond
Nonfiction – Memoir (Release Date: June 15, 2021)
10 Hours and 37 Minutes
Buy from: Amazon | Bookshop.org

Plot Summary: Cheryl shares the story of her childhood on the run (her family lived under multiple assumed names in multiple countries always using fake documents as they attempted to evade the people that were chasing them).

My Thoughts: Cheryl Diamond’s memoir will blow your mind in a “truth is stranger than fiction” Educated and The Glass Castle kind of way. Diamond shares the ups and downs of living an incredibly unpredictable and stressful childhood, the long-term impact it had on her mental health, and the confusion surrounding finding out who was chasing them and who she could trust. I loved the audiobook and hadn’t been this engrossed in an audiobook since I listened to Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman (which was in my 2020 Summer Reading Guide).

What Happened to YouWhat Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry
Nonfiction – True Crime (Released March 9, 2021)
8 Hours and 27 Minutes
Buy from: Amazon | Bookshop.org

Plot Summary: Oprah and child psychologist / neuroscientist Dr. Bruce Perry team up to talk about trauma, how it scientifically impacts the brain, how this plays out in trauma survivors’ lives, and how to recover from trauma.

My Thoughts: Oprah comes at childhood trauma from a story perspective and Dr. Perry adds the clinical perspective in an accessible way. In all my reading about childhood trauma, I think this book is the best place to start and would be perfect to read before moving on to The Body Keeps the Score. And, the audiobook is produced like a podcast of a conversation between Oprah and Dr. Perry…and includes segments from Oprah’s TV show featuring trauma survivors.

The List

Memoirs

Beautiful, Terrible ThingA Beautiful, Terrible Thing by Jen Waite
Memoir (Released July 11, 2017)
6 Hours and 41 Minutes
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon
Plot Summary: Waite’s story of her marriage to a psychopath / sociopath (Marco).
My Thoughts: There’s cheating and then there’s cheating as part of a pattern of psychotic or sociopathic behavior. Jen discovers her husband is cheating on her soon after having their first child. Then, she discovers a whole web of lies and starts to realize he’s not the man he seemed. I listened to this book on audio and was absolutely riveted…I ignored new podcasts to listen, something I don’t normally do. Jen chronicles her slow process of realization and recover, which definitely made me wonder if some people I know are also sociopaths. 

A Mother's ReckoningA Mother’s Reckoning by Sue Klebold
Memoir (Released February 15, 2016)
11 Hours and 31 Minutes
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon
Summary: Columbine shooter Dylan Klebold’s mother (Sue) shares her struggle following the shooting and Dylan’s suicide in this poignant memoir.

My Thoughts: I was initially skeptical of this one (would she just try to excuse her son’s actions?) and, while she did search for a “why?”, there was much more to this extremely complex story. I was riveted.

Born a Crime by Trevor NoahBorn A Crime by Trevor Noah
Memoir (Released November 15, 2016)
8 Hours and 44 Minutes
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon
Summary: The Daily Show host Trevor Noah’s memoir about growing up as a mixed race child in apartheid South Africa.

My Thoughts: Born A Crime is technically a celebrity memoir, but it’s actually not that at all. It is a heartfelt, funny, sad, and warm story about growing up as an outcast in an incredibly oppressive place.

Daring to DriveDaring to Drive by Manal al-Sharif
Memoir (Released June 13, 2017)
10 Hours and 17 Minutes
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon
Summary: al-Sharif started the campaign for women to drive in Saudi Arabia and this book is the story of her life as well as a stark portrayal of the oppression women face in Saudi Arabia.

My Thoughts: This is one eye-opening, heart-breaking read and is perfect for anyone who loved The Underground Girls of Kabul by Jenny Nordberg (my review).

Eat a PeachEat a Peachby David Chang, Narrated by the author
Memoir – Food / Cooking, Released September 8, 2020
9 Hours, 6 Minutes
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon

Plot Summary: Chang’s memoir about growing up Korean American in Northern Virginia, his struggle with mental illness, and how he built his Momofuko restaurant empire.

My Thoughts: Eat a Peach might be my all-time favorite food memoir, but it is much more than just a food memoir. Chang talks about what it’s like to be an Asian American who does not fit traditional Asian stereotypes (i.e. he’s not book smart and he’s a big guy), going into a non-traditional profession as the child of Korean immigrants, his childhood as a golf prodigy (what?!), and his struggle with mental illness (bipolar disorder). He’s incredibly self-deprecating and I love his philosophy on food. Full Review.

From the Corner of the Oval From the Corner of the Ovalby Beck Dorey-Stein, Narrated by the Author
Memoir – Politics, Released July 10, 2018
9 Hours, 54 Minutes
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon

Plot Summary: A quarter life crisis memoir set in the world of politics…written by Obama’s White House stenographer.

My Thoughts: This memoir was my favorite audiobook of 2018! It’s like listening to your fun friend who happens to have a White House job (stenographer) with extensive access to the President give you all the very best anecdotes (plus, a good dose of her love life) over a glass of wine! It’s fun, snarky, and heart-felt and Beck is the rare “DC creature” who doesn’t take herself too seriously. Many Goodreads reviewers complained about the focus on her love life (and bad decisions), but I think it made her more endearing and relatable…and let’s get real, many of us (including me) have been there at some point in our lives! This is a great pick if you loved Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? by Alyssa Mastronmonaco or The Hopefuls by Jennifer Close (my review) and would make a great graduation gift. P.S. – Beck was on the Episode 26 of the Sarah’s Book Shelves Live podcast!

Gift from the SeaGift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Memoir (Released 1955)
2 Hours and 26 Minutes
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon
Summary: Lindbergh reflects on motherhood and being a woman during her solo vacation in a beach house.

My Thoughts: My Mom gave me this slim book when I was pregnant with my first child seven years ago and it didn’t make much of an impact on me. But, Will Schwalbe made me want to try it again in his Books for Living. The second time, it spoke directly to my core…maybe because I had seven years of motherhood under my belt by then. A must read for every woman trying to balance being a mother with maintaining their own identity.

Glitter and GlueGlitter and Glue by Kelly Corrigan
Memoir (Released February 4, 2014)
5 Hours and 38 Minutes
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon
Summary: Corrigan’s shares her realizations about motherhood and her own mother while serving as somewhat of a surrogate mother to two Australian children who had lost their own mother.

My Thoughts: While Glitter and Glue didn’t blow me away quite as much as the first memoir I read by her (Tell Me More), I still relished sinking back into Corrigan’s signature brand of heartfelt, relatable, and sometimes irreverent observations about life and motherhood. Corrigan hadn’t given much thought to what it’s like to mother someone or quite appreciated her mother until she stepped into the role of surrogate caring for two children who had lost their own. If you like women’s life observations-type writing (think Anna Quindlen, Cheryl Strayed), Kelly Corrigan should be next on your list!

Know My NameKnow My Name by Chanel Miller, Narrated by the author
Memoir, Released September 24, 2019
15 Hours, 24 Minutes
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon

Plot Summary: Miller’s (known at the time as “Emily Doe”) story of her experience as the sexual assault victim of Stanford swimmer Brock Turner.

My Thoughts: Let’s just get this out of the way before we talk about the story…Miller can write. There is a reason her victim’s impact statement went viral at the time. In addition to her own emotions, Miller presents an eloquent, rage-filled takedown of the justice system, how it treats victims, and the hoops victims are required to jump through to get justice for their perpetrators (pay attention to a powerful passage on this at the 81-82% mark). Full Review.

Lots of Candles Plenty of CakeLots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen
Memoir (Released April 24, 2012)
7 Hours and 7 Minutes

Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon
Summary:
Anna Quindlen talks about her experience as a woman in her own life and applies it to women everywhere.
My Thoughts:
Listening to Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake was like seeing a therapist and falls into the same category as Cheryl Strayed’s Tiny Beautiful Things. Quindlen has such a grounded, practical outlook on life that really puts things in perspective and this book would have made my overall Best Books of 2017 list had it been published that year!

My Year of Running DangerouslyMy Year of Running Dangerously by Tom Foreman
Memoir (Released October 6, 2015)
6 Hours and 27 Minutes

Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon
Summary:
After CNN Correspondent Tom Foreman’s daughter challenges him to train for a marathon with her, he ends up running 3 marathons, 4 half marathons, and an ultra-marathon in one year.
My Thoughts:
Not only is this memoir about an impressive running feat, but it’s a sweet story of a father and daughter connecting over a shared hobby.

My Time Among the WhitesMy Time Among the Whitesby Jennine Capo Crucet, Narrated by the author
Memoir, Released September 5, 2019
4 Hours, 27 Minutes
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon

Plot Summary: Capo Crucet’s story of growing up Cuban in the Miami area and then proceeding to a mostly white, Ivy League college (Cornell), followed by grad school in Nebraska (also very white).

My Thoughts: In My Time Among the Whites, Capo Crucet talks about how Cubans are more or less treated as white in Miami and what it was like to arrive at Cornell to realize Cubans are not treated as white outside of Miami. She conveys serious messages in a heartfelt and sometimes humorous way and the overall trajectory and tone of the book reminded me of I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown (an #ownvoices memoir about growing up Black in white spaces…including school and work). Full Review.

Open BookOpen Book by Jessica Simpson
Memoir, Released February 4, 2020
416 Pages
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon

Plot Summary: The businesswoman, singer, and reality star talks candidly about her life and career.

My Thoughts: I was so pleasantly surprised by this book! The title is perfect…Simpson is an open book with her life. She talks about her struggle with weight and body image, her high profile romances (including more than I ever knew about her relationship with John Mayer), and starting her clothing business. One of the best celebrity memoirs I’ve ever read (4.5 stars)! Full Review.

Save Me the PlumsSave Me the Plumsby Ruth Reichl, Narrated by the Author
Memoir, Released April 2, 2019
7 Hours, 55 Minutes
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon

Plot Summary: This memoir by long-time restaurant critic and Editor-in-Chief of Gourmet Magazine is a look behind-the-scenes of Gourmet during a time when they were trying to re-vamp the magazine.

My Thoughts: I love “behind-the-scenes of business” stories and I loved this one. But, Reichl also gets personal. She talks about growing up with a bi-polar mother, the stress being a restaurant critic caused within her own family (i.e. it’s hard to be gone almost every night when you have a child), and her feelings of imposter syndrome when she took over the top job at Gourmet without any editorial or magazine experience. And, though this memoir isn’t primarily about the food, Reichl’s glittering food writing is there.

Tiny Beautiful ThingsTiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed
Memoir (Released July 10, 2012)
9 Hours and 41 Minutes
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon
Summary:
A compilation of columns from Strayed’s time as the Dear Sugar advice columnist for The Rumpus.

My Thoughts: Strayed blends empathy, truth, bluntness, and humor to form a perfect blend of “yes, that’s exactly how it is” observations about life and useful, non-judgmental advice about how to live it. I’m generally not an advice column type of person, but this audiobook (read by the author) earned 5 stars from me!

Who Thought This Was a Good IdeaWho Thought This Was a Good Idea? by Alyssa Mastromonaco
Memoir (Released March 21, 2017)
5 Hours and 58 Minutes

Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon
Summary:
The behind-the-scenes memoir by President Obama’s former Deputy Chief of Staff.
My Thoughts: 
Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? is technically a political memoir, but it really doesn’t include any politics. It’s more a juicy, behind-the-scenes look at working in the White House and on Obama’s campaign trail sprinkled with tips on making the most of your career…all told through the voice of someone you’d love to grab a glass of wine with!

Investigative Journalism

False ReportA False Report: A True Story of Rape in America by T. Christian Miller & Ken Armstrong
True Crime – (Released February 6, 2018)
10 Hours and 6 Minutes
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon
Summary:
The true story of a woman (Marie) who was charged with lying about a rape and the detectives who were responsible for her case.

My Thoughts: A False Report is excellent true crime mixed in with a bit of history of rape investigation and would make a great companion read to I’ll Be Gone in the Dark (my review).

ColumbineColumbineby Dave Cullen, Narrated by Don Leslie
Investigative Journalism / True Crime, Released March 1, 2019
14 Hours, 6 Minutes
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon

Plot Summary: The definitive account of the Columbine school shootings investigated and told by one of the first reporters on the scene.

My Thoughts: It took me forever to listen to this one (it’s 16 hours long), but it was well worth the time. Sue Klebold’s memoir, A Mother’s Reckoning, resurrected my interest in the Columbine shooting and Columbine was an excellent companion listen. Don Leslie’s narration, especially in the beginning, made me feel the frenzy of the actual shooting and the survivors’ immediate reactions. And, particularly fascinating was the detail Cullen shared about the shooters’ histories prior to the shooting (leading to their very different motivations…and, were they psychopaths?), the media’s response and inaccuracies, and a police cover-up. Meticulously researched and an iconic true crime book.

She SaidShe Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movementby Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, Narrated by Rebecca Lowman, Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey
Nonfiction – Investigative Journalism (Released September 10, 2019)
9 Hours, 52 Minutes
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon

Plot Summary: Kantor and Twohey’s story of how they broke the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment story for The New York Times.

My Thoughts: I love investigative journalism, particularly on audio. And, She Said is a standout. I knew the general framework of the Harvey Weinstein story going in, but I truly didn’t understand the breadth and scope of his abuse or the investigation itself until I listened to this book. This book is important, but it’s also a riveting listen. I often chose to listen to this over podcasts (which is my personal sign of a winning audiobook). She Said is one of my favorite audiobooks of 2019! Full Review.

The OfficeThe Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000’s by Andy Greene, Narrated by a full cast
General Nonfiction, Released March 24, 2020
14 Hours, 20 Minutes
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon

Plot Summary: An oral history of the TV series The Office.

My Thoughts: The recent Office Ladies podcast gets into the nitty gritty of each individual episode, but The Office takes a more macro look at the show. Greene uses the oral history format (which I love) to share the backstory of how the show got adapted from British TV, cast, developed over the years, and ultimately came to an end after Season 9. Rather than focus on every episode, it highlights a certain number of “key episodes” within the bigger picture story. Full Review.

Mockingbird Next DoorThe Mockingbird Next Door by Marja Mills
General Nonfiction (Released July 15, 2014)
8 Hours and 11 Minutes

Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon
Summary:
Chicago Tribune journalist Marja Mills was improbably accepted by famously private Harper and Alice Lee when she visited Monroeville, AL for a story and ended up living next door to them.
My Thoughts:
This story is as much about Mills’ journey to friendship with the Lees as it as about Lee herself. As I was listening, I almost felt like I was in To Kill A Mockingbird. For a real treat, pair with Episode 172 of From the Front Porch podcast about Annie Jones’ visit to Monroeville and a breakdown of what’s happened with Harper Lee’s estate since she passed away.

The ResidenceThe Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House by Kate Andersen Brower
Nonfiction (Released August 7, 2015)
10 Hours and 16 Minutes
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon

Plot Summary: A portrait of life in the White House for the first families told from the perspective of the residence service staff.

My Thoughts: I love a good behind-the-scenes of anything Presidential book, especially the ones that don’t really get into politics…and I’ve read a lot of them. The household service staff brings a unique viewpoint, since they see the first families at their most unguarded. Perfect if you’re interested in the inner workings of the White House (especially if you liked Ronald Kessler’s books, In the President’s Secret Service and The First Family Detail)!

Stranger in the WoodsThe Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel
General Nonfiction (Released March 7, 2017)
6 Hours and 19 Minutes
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon
Plot Summary: The true story about Christopher Knight, the man who lived alone in the Maine forest for 27 years before finally being arrested for stealing food and essentials from nearby vacation homes.

My Thoughts: This story is strange, but completely captivating. It’s like a mash-up between a wilderness story and a study of the introverted personality trait and came extremely close to making my overall Best Books of 2017 list.

What Made Maddy RunWhat Made Maddy Run by Kate Fagan
General Nonfiction – Sports (Released August 1, 2017)
7 Hours and 36 Minutes
Affiliate Link: Buy from Amazon
Plot Summary: The story of a seemingly perfect (if you looked at her Instagram account) teenager who commits suicide during her freshman year on the Penn State track team.

My Thoughts: This story is absolutely heart-breaking, but is a must-read for parents of young athletes…and, really, parents of all high-achieving young girls in the social media age.

What are your favorite nonfiction audiobooks?

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23 Comments

  1. Diane D wrote:

    Loved the Trevor Noah and the Anna Quindlen books on audio as well! Nice list Sarah.

    Posted 8.7.18 Reply
  2. I’ve read, and loved, a few of those. I would add What the Eyes Don’t See and Just Mercy to the list.

    Posted 8.7.18 Reply
    • Sarah Dickinson wrote:

      I’ve heard amazing things about Just Mercy…need to listen to that one!

      Posted 8.8.18 Reply
  3. Angela wrote:

    I’ve been finding that memoirs and nonfiction are the best audiobooks for me, less plot to keep track of! Although, I’m listening to Murder on the Orient Express right now, and that’s pretty good. Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? sounds like one I should check out!

    Posted 8.7.18 Reply
    • Sarah Dickinson wrote:

      I obviously agree! So much easier for me!

      Posted 8.8.18 Reply
  4. Allison wrote:

    I keep trying and failing with audiobooks, but I’m trying again now with The Stranger in the Woods. It’s excellent! Hoping I can continue to fit them in–I’ll definitely return to your list for more.

    Posted 8.7.18 Reply
    • Sarah Dickinson wrote:

      Hooray! It only took one great success for me to really figure out the right type of books and I was hooked. That was one of only 2 audiobooks I’ve ever rated 5 stars.

      Posted 8.8.18 Reply
  5. Helen wrote:

    Thanks for the list! I also listened to What Made Maddy Run. Important topic about social media & the impact on our kids these days.

    Posted 8.7.18 Reply
    • Sarah Dickinson wrote:

      Yep. I’m so glad I listened to it..my kids are much younger right now, but they will grow and I’m so glad I have that perspective now.

      Posted 8.8.18 Reply
  6. Heather wrote:

    Yes to A False Report and I’ll Be Gone in the Dark. I read one and then the other. I also “read” a lot more books now that I have Audible and that has made me get more from my library as well. Plus you can speed up the audio too and that has helped immensely!

    Born a Crime is also a favorite listen.

    Posted 8.7.18 Reply
    • Sarah Dickinson wrote:

      Yes! I listen on 1.25x speed. Love it!

      Posted 8.8.18 Reply
  7. Great post, Sarah. You’re definitely the one responsible for turning me on to audiobooks. I’ve become a true disciple, constantly pushing them on others. I’ve got one of my son listening regularly on his commutes (I actually have him reading books, too!) and my other daughter-in-law has been trying a few, too. I think audiobooks are a perfect way back to reading for those who struggle to fit books into their busy lives.

    Posted 8.7.18 Reply
    • Sarah Dickinson wrote:

      Love it! And I’m still jealous you can listen to fiction on audio.

      Posted 8.8.18 Reply
  8. Have you listened to or read Columbine or We Need to Talk About Kevin–I saw you have Dylan Klebbol’s Mom’s book on your list. I listen on my 1.25 hour each way driving commute. I look forward, annually now after 10 years, to series additions like Louise Penny’s Chief Inspector Gammache, Alex McCall Smith’s No 1 Ladies Detective Agency and 44 Scotland Street and, the one I had last week, columns collected into a book by author Lisa Scottoline and daughter Francesca Seritella. I’ve listened to some great books in 10 years and I am able to do so because Ohio has regional libraries. I’ve only paid for 2 in all that time, which does shame me a little.

    Posted 8.7.18 Reply
  9. Amanda wrote:

    I know I won’t do audio – but oh man did you just increase my nonfiction TBR. I can’t decide if I really want to read A Mother’s Reckoning or not. I went to college in Colorado when Columbine happened. Ugh. Might never be ready to look back.

    Posted 8.7.18 Reply
  10. Wow! This is a great list. I loved the audio version of Born a Crime. Noah’s voice is superb!

    Posted 8.8.18 Reply
  11. Beth F wrote:

    I listen to a lot of nonfiction — usually history and biography. I like to listen to memoir but it totally depends on the narrator. I generally run like the devil from author-read books, though I really liked Plenty of Candles. Some nonfiction I listened to and liked in the last 6 months or so: I’ll Be Gone in the Dark (read by Gaba Zackman), Lush (read by Allyson Ryan), She Has Her Mother’s Laugh (read by Joe Ochman), Ritz and Escoffier (read by Stefan Rudnicki), Prairie Fires (read by Christina Moore), Caroline (read by Elizabeth Marvel), and Get Well Soon (read by Gabra Zackman)

    Posted 8.10.18 Reply
    • Sarah Dickinson wrote:

      I wish I’d listened to I’ll Be Gone instead of read it..think it would’ve been great on audio! And Cheryl Strayed is another one who is fantastic at reading her own memoirs…Tiny Beautiful Things was so good on audio!

      Posted 8.20.18 Reply
  12. Memoirs read by their authors are generally my favorite form of audiobook. I really enjoy hearing the author’s story in their own voice 🙂

    Posted 8.10.18 Reply
    • Sarah Dickinson wrote:

      Ha – you and Beth Fish Reads just came down on opposite sides of that in back to back comments!

      Posted 8.20.18 Reply
      • Haha, that’s funny. I always feel like this is kind of an obvious thing to say, so it’s nice to know that there are people on the other side 🙂

        Posted 8.22.18 Reply
  13. Laura Namtz wrote:

    The Help was such a great listen! The narrator was awesome sauce!

    Posted 10.20.18 Reply
  14. Patricia Winiewicz wrote:

    After listening to your interview with Garrett M. Graff I decided to listen to the audio version of “The Only Plane in the Sky.” I feel every American should hear the stories from the people who were in the depths of 9/11. There are so many brave and heroic tales which bring you to tears. Also, so many unknown facts are revealed by the people who experienced them. I could not stop listening, this audible kept me up even during the night.
    I love listening to non-fiction along with thrillers and mysteries. I appreciate all the suggestions.

    Posted 7.14.20 Reply

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