Neither of these stories would be the same on paper you really do need to experience them via Audible. I usually also recommend FantasticLand, a documentary-style story about employees of a big theme park in Florida getting stuck inside the park for weeks following a devastating hurricane. I recently listened to Space: 1969, a wild alt-history science fiction story fashioned like a radio drama where Kennedy survives his assassination and goes on to build an American empire in space, starring Natasha Lyonne, among others. And in many cases, the books are read with multiple voices and sound effects to match the scenes.Īudible also has a collection of 'Originals' which are included with your subscription and don't count against your monthly book allotment. There's a soundtrack to match the tone of the scene, quickly ramping from soft calming tones to the intense combat sounds you're used to from the movies and TV shows. When I'm listening to one of the Star Wars: The High Republic books via Audible, I don't just get someone reading the book to me. Personally, I enjoy listening to a book when I'm cooking.īut the real feature here, the reason many Audible books are so great, is the production quality. And if you're the kind of person who has an Alexa speaker or two in your house, you can easily switch from phone to home and not lose your place. You get one book every month as part of your subscription and can easily add more when you need to, usually for less than a paperback book would cost. Why it's a great gift: Audible books take up no room, and you can bring them with you anywhere you have your phone or smartwatch. Audible books are sometimes better gifts than physical books.

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