So many books; so little time.
One of my goals while run/walking 300 miles in July was to whittle down my unlistened-to audiobook list. I tend to listen to a lot of podcasts, so I get behind with my Audible book list. Being out on the road every morning for about three hours gave me a lot of time to catch up.
Since today is Book Lover’s Day, I have listed the books I listened to and my rating for each of them. (5 is awesome and 1 is a waste of my time)
- Why Time Flies: A Mostly Scientific Investigation by Alan Burdick (4)
- Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein (4)
- The Library Book by Susan Orlean (4)
- The Moon: A History for the Future by Oliver Morton (4)
- The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America’s Favorite Planet by Neil deGrasse Tyson (4)
- The First Love Story: A Journey Through the Tangled Lives of Adam and Eve by Bruce Feiler (4)
Okay, that wasn’t helpful. My favorite audiobooks are narrative nonfiction on a variety of topics, so it makes sense that I would like all these books. Also, I wouldn’t spend my Audible credits on just any random book, so I knew something about the book or the author. And one of these books (The Library Book) was recommended by good friends.
However, I have listened to some awful narrative nonfiction. Some I finished (Autonomy was a definite waste of my time), and some I started and returned. So, I think I got lucky to listen to so many great books while I completed 300 miles. If you are a book lover looking for a great read, I can recommend any from this list.