The Top 10 Audio Books
For those of us with traveling coming up for the holidays…
The-Top-Ten.co list for the long hours on the road:
The Top Ten Audio Book Recordings
Listen to ‘em!
10. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
Narrated by Roy Dotrice, this book turn-HBO series will have you spellbound merely pages (minutes) of listening to it.
9. The Color Purple by Alice Walker
Narrator by the author, this classic resonates even more deeply as an audio book.
8. The Pillars of The Earth by Ken Follet
Read by Jon Lee, this medieval story weaves the lives of artisans, crooked clergy, royalty and witches who all play a part in the building of a great cathedral.
7. The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
Written in multiple points of view, this mystery draws its readers in with its talented narration cast. Read by Roger Rees, Rosalyn Landor, John Lee, and Judy Geeson.
6. Bossypants by Tina Fey 
Tina Fey impresses by narrating her own biography in Bossypants, telling listeners just how she got to be one of the most recognizable funny women in show business. Just shy of 6 hours, this is a light-hearted listen.
5. Lake Wobegon Days by Garrison Keilor
With the voice of Prairie Home Companion, Garrison Keilor narrators this hilarious story set in small town Minnesota.
4. Life by Keith Richards
Winner of the 2011 Audiofile book of the year, Rolling Stones lead guitarist narrates (in part) his own biography.
3. The Hungry Games Series by Suzanne Collins
This series has taken youth and adults by storm over the last few years with its compelling violent plotline. Narrated by Carolyn McCormick.
2. The Golden Compass: His Dark Materials Book 1 by Phillip Pullman
This instant-classic series is narrated by Pullman himself (+ other voice actors), and short at a decent 10 hour recording.
1. Harry Potter Series by J. K Rowling
This is by far the best book on tape out there. The narrator ( Jim Dale) does an amazing job articulating the countless characters that the reader meets during the story.
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