Best Audiobooks for Long Drives in NJ

Do you have a long drive coming up where you’ll be in the car for a period of time? If so, an excellent way to pass the time when taking a road trip is by finding the perfect audiobook. Whether you are traveling with your children, riding solo, or taking a long drive with your significant other, there are a ton of audiobooks out there. Here are some great audiobooks we recommend you listen to on your road trip!

Before we get into these audiobooks, we are first going to tell you where you can find them. One great option is Audible, an online audiobook and podcast service that offers tons of fantastic content. Or these audiobooks are available at your local public library, Barnes and Nobles, or online. Be sure to pick your favorite and download an audiobook for your next long drive today! 

 

Top 5 Audiobooks for Long Drives

Sci-Fi

• Dune by Frank Herbert – 21 Hours

For our science fiction lovers, we recommend Dune by Frank Herbert. Serving as one of the most epic science fiction novels of all time, this audible will keep you entertained for the entirety of your drive. Taking place in a futuristic and dystopian society, on a planet that is inherently inhabitable with a diminishing population, it is still home to an important commodity called “spice” or melange, that is known to prolong life expectancies and elicit superhuman abilities. 

Follow Paul Atreides in his heroic journey as he fights for his family, the liveliness of the planet, and the future of civilization. The audiobook is available on Audible, Google Play Book, and Kobo. 

 

For Children

• Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling

Composed of several books, the Harry Potter audibles are an excellent option for a long drive and kid friendly. Whether you begin with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone or Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, you will find a Harry Potter audible that you and your children will love. 

Harry Potter is a series that delves into the life of wizard students as they attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The primary arc of the story covers wizard Harry Potter and his struggles in the wizarding world against Lord Voldemort, a dark wizard looking to control both the wizarding and human world. If you want to keep your kids entertained for the long haul, Harry Potter audibles are the way to go! 

 

For History Buffs

• Biography of Alexander Hamilton 

Are you a history buff? If so, the Biography of Alexander Hamilton is one of the best audiobooks for you. Reiterating the story of one of the most famous men in American history, the audible delves into the trials, tribulations, and celebrated successes of Alexander Hamilton. 

The audible details how Hamilton suffered in his young life, but was able to survive due to his strong sense of strength and intellect. The Biography of Alexander Hamilton explains Hamilton’s role in the American Revolution while also reminiscing on his journey from the Caribbean to the United States. Overall, the audible is an engaging and brilliant story that delves into American history, the life of Alexander Hamilton, while also serving as a story representing love, war, and literature. Get this audiobook for your next long drive; you won’t regret it! 

 

Crime Podcast

• In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

If you enjoy murder mysteries we recommend listening to, In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. Author Capote dives into the case of the Clutter Family, who were murdered in 1959 in Holcomb, Kansas.

Although the murders took place, the motive was uncertain. However, Capote uses the case’s uncertainty and closely analyzes it only to come to the conclusion that there were in fact motives – ones of inadequacy, ambiguous sexuality, and a feeling of anger towards the rest of the world. Capote comes to these conclusions by reiterating the story of the murder and through analyzing Perry Smith, one of the killers. 

Capote also tells the story of the murders’ livelihoods after the killing. He follows them all the way from Kansas to Mexico, years later. If you want to be entertained and kept on the edge of your seat on your next long drive, this is a great audiobook for you. 

 

Comedy

• Barrel Fever by David Sedaris

Barrel Fever is a humorous audible that is broken up into two parts, representing both short fiction and autobiographical essays. In a way that is light-hearted yet celebratory, author Sedaris tells stories about the joys and struggles of being a human being. 

Using inner or external conflicts as the basis for all of the stories, Sedaris delves into an array of topics. He discusses things such as death and mental health issues, while also telling more light-hearted stories, like the time he worked as an elf at Macy’s. Sedaris wrote Barrel Fever with a strong sense of satire, humor, and authenticity. Laugh, cry, or learn something new. Sedaris’ book, Barrel Fever is a fantastic novel that will make your long journey fly by in no time. 

For more information on audiobooks, the best scenic routes, and advice on how to take care of your vehicle this season, check out our blog, on our website, https://www.nutleykia.net/blog. We hope you find an audiobook that you love within our suggestions or on your own search! Check back for more articles like this on our website. 

 

 

 

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