Romeo Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Is there an Audiobook thread? If so couldn't see one. Great for long walks or driving. I have just finished Louis Theroux's audiobook "got to get Theroux this" and really enjoyed it. Before this I listened to "Hitler" but Ian Kershaw, bit dry in parts and a monster at 44hours, as you can imagine it picks up a bit in the 2nd half. Anyone any non fiction recommendations, Biography, history or science? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 56 minutes ago, Romeo said: Is there an Audiobook thread? If so couldn't see one. Great for long walks or driving. I have just finished Louis Theroux's audiobook "got to get Theroux this" and really enjoyed it. Before this I listened to "Hitler" but Ian Kershaw, bit dry in parts and a monster at 44hours, as you can imagine it picks up a bit in the 2nd half. Anyone any non fiction recommendations, Biography, history or science? Alexi Sayle’s autobiography (read by him) is quite funny. Odd childhood with militant trade unionist parents who would drive to Czechoslovakia on holiday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevieda Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Its fiction, but I'm just finished I am Pilgrim which was excellent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, Stevieda said: Its fiction, but I'm just finished I am Pilgrim which was excellent Why would you lie about that? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Romeo said: Is there an Audiobook thread? If so couldn't see one. Great for long walks or driving. I have just finished Louis Theroux's audiobook "got to get Theroux this" and really enjoyed it. Before this I listened to "Hitler" but Ian Kershaw, bit dry in parts and a monster at 44hours, as you can imagine it picks up a bit in the 2nd half. Anyone any non fiction recommendations, Biography, history or science? David Goggins 'Can't Hurt Me', followed by 'Living With A Seal' which is about Goggins living with and training a guy for a month, although it doesn't mention him by name, it's him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Dee Man said: David Goggins 'Can't Hurt Me', followed by 'Living With A Seal' which is about Goggins living with and training a guy for a month, although it doesn't mention him by name, it's him. ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, Shandon Par said: ?? That's Goggins on the left and that's what he used to look like on the right. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountyFan Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Try All That Remains by Dame Sue Black. She reads it herself in a soft highland twang and it's one of the most moving, informative and thought provoking things I've ever heard. Its ostensibly about forensic science but really it's about life and death and everything in between. Really highly recommend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
git-intae-thum Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I am a fan of the great courses on Audible. I particularly like the history of ancient Egypt series by Bob Brier. From memory it's about 30 to 40 hours worth of lectures put together to form an audiobook. They run chronologically and come together surprisingly well to form the story of Egypt from pre history down to the Ptolemy's. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) Our library system has a terrific set up where you can order books, CDs and other materials online. Not just from your own library but from all over Colorado and even neighbouring states. They're delivered to the branch of your choice, usually within a week or so, often less. Unless you're looking for something really obscure, you can almost always find what you're after and it's all free. I've got into the habit of ordering recorded books, downloading them to my computer and then when I'm ready, to my phone. I listen to them while walking the dogs or driving. It's a great way to explore new authors and revisit old friends. I'm currently rotating through John Le Carre, Arthur Conan Doyle, Neil Gaiman and Ernest Hemingway. If you're a fan of the latter, see if you can find anything narrated by Stacey Keach. Edited January 20, 2020 by Shotgun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 8 hours ago, Shotgun said: Our library system has a terrific set up where you can order books, CDs and other materials online. Not just from your own library but from all over Colorado and even neighbouring states Same here, free from any library in the Highlands, you have to pay return postage from the rest of the UK. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 On 19/01/2020 at 08:55, Romeo said: "got to get Theroux this" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 52 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: I know 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 On 19/01/2020 at 08:55, Romeo said: Is there an Audiobook thread? If so couldn't see one. Great for long walks or driving. I have just finished Louis Theroux's audiobook "got to get Theroux this" and really enjoyed it. Before this I listened to "Hitler" but Ian Kershaw, bit dry in parts and a monster at 44hours, as you can imagine it picks up a bit in the 2nd half. Anyone any non fiction recommendations, Biography, history or science? My mate was extolling the virtues of Audible the other night. I might give the free trial a go. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Romeo said: I know Ghostwritten by @Zen Archer Esq.? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, KnightswoodBear said: My mate was extolling the virtues of Audible the other night. I might give the free trial a go. I'm not really using audible i (cough, cough) get them elsewhere... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Romeo said: I'm not really using audible i (cough, cough) get them elsewhere... Lesser posters than me would instantly draw parallels between the club you support and your nefarious, criminal activities. Not me though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, KnightswoodBear said: Lesser posters than me would instantly draw parallels between the club you support and your nefarious, criminal activities. Not me though. Cause you're not like that. Criminal is such a grey term though, I mean, what is criminal? There are also other clubs that might be more closely associated with not paying what is due, not pointing any fingers though, Edited January 20, 2020 by Romeo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Ghostwritten by @Zen Archer Esq.? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiJock Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I've had audible for just over a year and love it to bits. Best audiobooks i've tried from there would probably be The Martian and Lonesome Dove. LD in particular was superb - funny, violent, moving and about 40 hours long. Well worth a monthly credit for those that are signed up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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