Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly linkup of book bloggers hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl! This week we have a total freebie, and I couldn’t figure out what to write about until it hit me: I actually do a lot of non-fiction and beloved classics re-reading on audio, so I wanted to share some of my all-time favorite audiobooks!
His Dark Materials: Phillip Pullman, the author, narrates the trilogy with a full voice cast and the magic is just as real in your ears as it was on the page.
Sabriel: If you’ve ever read these books, you know that Tim Curry’s voice is PERFECT for them (especially Mogget!).
Harry Potter: I’ll admit I’m a little jealous that I can’t find the Stephen Fry narration in the US, but honestly Jim Dale does beautiful work telling these wonderful stories.
The Queen Mother: I confess, I’m a royals junkie. The Queen Mum died before I got really into the British Royal Family, but listening to this was a cool way to be introduced to a very interesting woman.
Basque History of the World: Northern Nevada has a significant population of Basque people, who I knew very little about before I listened to this fascinating book about them.
The Princess Diarist: The world lost a skilled, witty voice when we lost Carrie Fisher, and listening to her tell her story in her own voice is a great experience.
Troublemaker: Scientology is super weird, to put it mildly, and while I keep meaning to catch up with her show about leaving the church, Leah Remini’s actual warm, authentic voice telling her story about it is a must-listen.
Believe Me: Eddie Izzard’s comedy often rests on the strength of his storytelling and his voice, which is delightful and enlightening in this beautiful, funny memoir.
Nixonland: The Nixon presidency, with its paranoia and division-stoking, seems ever more relevant today and I learned a lot listening to this book about it.
Stardust: I love listening to Neil Gaiman read his own amazing work. His voice is so distinctive and evocative.