I do a TON of driving for my business. Getting to photo shoots all over the DMV area allows me to see so much of the city and surrounding areas- I love getting to so many unique areas that I would otherwise never know about!
But to pass the time in the car I have become an addict of Audible. I've always loved reading but time gets increasingly hard to just sit with a good book. So I use my time in the car to LISTEN to great books! I allow myself 1 book per month and if I zip through it faster than that I supplement with podcasts!
I bounce between fiction and nonfiction to keep things interesting! These are great in audio or book form.
Top 10 Audible books from 2017
1. A Man Called Ove, Frederik Backman
Okay, technically I just finished this one, but is the sweetest fiction story that will leave you in happy tears at the end.
2. When Breath Becomes Air, Abraham Verghese
I think this is my favorite. It's a memoir of neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi who is diagnosed with cancer at 36 and shares his struggle of life and death and everything in-between. I was beyond moved by his candid journey. yes, many many tears. (I cry a lot in my car I guess!)
3. Endurance: A Year in Space, Scott Kelly
I am fascinated by space and this just feeds that fascination. Astronauts are simply amazing and what we can do in space is mind blowing.
4. Before We Were Yours, Lisa Wingate
A fictional story but based on real life stories that happened in the 1940's when poor children were kidnapped to be sold and adapted by wealthy families who were lead to believe these children were true orphans. Yep, you'll cry with this one too!
5. Bird By Bird by Anne Lamott
I love Anne Lamott's quirky and honest sense of humor and take on life, God and everything in between.
6. Braving the Wilderness By Brene Brown
If you've ever read or heard anything by Brene Brown you know it's truly wise, honest and enlightening. I felt I needed to stop the car and take notes this was so good.
7. Into the Water, Paula Hawkins
Sometimes you just need a good thriller, and that's what this is. The same author as "Girl on the Train", it will have you sitting in the parking lot waiting to hear more because you need to find out what happens next!
8. Lilac Girls, Martha Hall Kelly
I'm slightly obsessed with WWII era fiction and this one is one of the best.
9. Unbroken, Laura Hillenbrand
I know I'm late to the game on this one, but it's just so good. Narrated by my beloved Gilmore Girls actor Edward Herrmann, just makes it even better to listen to. And SO much better then the movie!
10. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Another WWII era fiction book, I don't understand why this is not a movie yet. So popular, but for good reason. It's a must read!