Best audiobooks for new listeners
Congratulations on starting your audiobook journey! Here are some popular and engaging audiobooks that are perfect for new listeners:
- Fiction:
- "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams (Humorous sci-fi)
- "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah (Historical fiction)
- "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Contemporary fiction)
- Non-Fiction:
- "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari (History)
- "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle (Self-help)
- "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote (True crime)
- Mystery/Thriller:
- "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn (Psychological thriller)
- "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larsson (Crime fiction)
- "The Silence of the Lambs" by Thomas Harris (Crime fiction)
- Science Fiction/Fantasy:
- "The Three-Body Problem" by Liu Cixin (Science fiction)
- "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss (Fantasy)
- "Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline (Science fiction)
- Romance:
- "The Hating Game" by Sally Thorne (Contemporary romance)
- "Me Before You" by Jojo Moyes (Romantic drama)
- "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon (Historical romance)
- Memoirs/Biographies:
- "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank (Historical memoir)
- "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela (Biography)
- "Yes Please" by Amy Poehler (Memoir)
These audiobooks are engaging, well-narrated, and easy to follow, making them perfect for new listeners. You can find them on popular audiobook platforms like Audible, Scribd, or your local library's digital collection.
Tips for new listeners:
- Start with a shorter audiobook (around 6-8 hours) to get a feel for the format.
- Choose a narrator with a clear and engaging voice.
- Listen at a comfortable speed (1.0x to 1.25x) to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
- Take breaks to process the story and reflect on the themes.
- Experiment with different genres and topics to find what you enjoy most.
Happy listening!