shawthorne44 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Family vacation time. We will be driving all over Arizona. Daughter and I are audiobook fans. Husband not so much. But, on our last trip we listened to some of How to train your Dragon series. HUGE hit with everyone. The trip before that, we listened to some books that everyone loved. The name of the series slips my mind. There were dragons and wizards were temporarily melted by soapy water. The dragon commonality was an accident. But, I think the reason that DH liked them was that there was cute humor on both series, and they were really well-written. We have already done the other books by the How To Train Your Dragon lady. And finished the other series I mentioned. Once DD learned that there was "A Series of Unfortunate Events" on Netflix she wanted nothing more to do with the books. DD re-listens to Harry Potter all the time, and DH does not want that. DD and I are easier to please. We like most books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Have you already read Narnia? When my kids were around 9-12 we took a trip to California that in addition to Disney included travelling all over to visit different relatives, and we listened to much of the Narnia series as we drove. Each book was narrated by a different awesome British actor. It was a very enjoyable part of the trip. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Land of Stories by Chris Colfer (a series of 6 or 7 books) - a tale of adventure of 2 twins weaving in and out of fairy tales. Max Einstein by James Patterson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 We've listened to all of Narnia. We did enjoy it. I will look at desertFlower's suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domestic_engineer Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) Peter Nimble by Auxier (and the sequel Sophie Quire) Bark of the Bog Owl by Rodgers (and its two sequels) Call of the Wild by London was a surprise success Green Ember by S.D. Smith Homer Price by McCloskey (and the sequel Centerburg Tales) Freddy the Pig books by Brooks The above have all worked for our family. Perhaps Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place? My kids love it, but DH hasn't had the opportunity to listen to them. Edited June 17, 2019 by domestic_engineer mistyped a title 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 8 hours ago, desertflower said: Land of Stories by Chris Colfer (a series of 6 or 7 books) - a tale of adventure of 2 twins weaving in and out of fairy tales. Max Einstein by James Patterson Turns out we already had all but the last of Land of Stories books. woohooo I put Max Einstein on hold, but it won't be in before we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 My husband read aloud the first thirty odd Hank the Cowdog books to our daughter when she was between the ages of five and ten; both of them enjoyed them a lot. I know that they are available as audiobooks. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 I am just busy busy busy trying to find all these. And also, DH told me that the latest book in a series we are reading(DH) and listening(ME) is available. So, I need to get that too. Safehold series by David Weber. It has been a few years since the last one, and the library doesn't have the audiobooks anymore, so I'm considering Audible. These audiobooks are expensive ~$60 and 30+ hours. And then while I've been looking, I noticed that there is a new Whatever After book. (Sqee. Finally! Jack and the Beanstalk!) I haven't mentioned that to DD since Overdrive wait-time is 16 weeks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domestic_engineer Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Another idea for you .... Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan is great as an audiobook. (Similar to the Little House audiobooks, there is music in the background that makes it more special.) Or... what about podcasts? DH will tolerate listening to Smash Boom Best, Brains On!, Forever Ago, and Circle Round with us. Noodle Loaf is a bit wacky for adults, but sometimes you need that on a road trip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 We found these two to be laugh out loud funny: - The Willoughbys - By the Great Horn Spoon Audio books with incredible story-telling: - Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and it's parallel books by Grace Lin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, shawthorne44 said: I am just busy busy busy trying to find all these. And also, DH told me that the latest book in a series we are reading(DH) and listening(ME) is available. So, I need to get that too. Safehold series by David Weber. It has been a few years since the last one, and the library doesn't have the audiobooks anymore, so I'm considering Audible. These audiobooks are expensive ~$60 and 30+ hours. And then while I've been looking, I noticed that there is a new Whatever After book. (Sqee. Finally! Jack and the Beanstalk!) I haven't mentioned that to DD since Overdrive wait-time is 16 weeks! I *love* the Safehold series. (I got a Audible membership to download the books over time because I relisten to them so often. I do have a couple in CD form I am now trying to get rid of because the downloads are much easier to listen to than switching CDs.) But the latest book -- I decided not to get in Audio form yet. I'm waiting to see what happens in the next book. It is very much a "Connecting" book and there are parts I do NOT want to hear again. In paper form (We buy the books for my husband, I can skip over things I don't want to see. The chaos in Harchong is... really bad. And even what happens in Siddarmark breaks my heart. In any case, the latest book (the one released in January) is a lot different than the previous series. And he hasn't even started writing the next book 😞 Edited June 18, 2019 by vonfirmath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Both of my kids have enjoyed Riley Mack in audio form. https://www.audible.com/pd/Riley-Mack-and-the-Other-Known-Troublemakers-Audiobook/B07PDNL36Y?qid=1560879325&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=J9MQ3TS61CVKFGA1FFDD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 A great, shorter audio book is Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman We've also listened to Odd and the Frost Giants by Gaiman Story of the World used to be a popular choice. We would listen to previous years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 20 hours ago, vonfirmath said: I *love* the Safehold series. (I got a Audible membership to download the books over time because I relisten to them so often. I do have a couple in CD form I am now trying to get rid of because the downloads are much easier to listen to than switching CDs.) But the latest book -- I decided not to get in Audio form yet. I'm waiting to see what happens in the next book. It is very much a "Connecting" book and there are parts I do NOT want to hear again. In paper form (We buy the books for my husband, I can skip over things I don't want to see. The chaos in Harchong is... really bad. And even what happens in Siddarmark breaks my heart. In any case, the latest book (the one released in January) is a lot different than the previous series. And he hasn't even started writing the next book 😞 That is funny that you like the audiobooks and your DH prefers the physical books. Just like my husband and I. With the last book, I preordered the CD's planning to listen and then resell right away. There had been a publishing error and I'd gotten two of one CD and a missing CD. So, I ended up getting my money back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 DH to me, "So, what audiobooks are we listening to on the trip?" Me: "Ummmm. We have many to choose from". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExcitedMama Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom. My husband really enjoyed this one on a road trip. Funny and great narration. Edited June 25, 2019 by ExcitedMama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 On 6/18/2019 at 9:12 AM, Monica_in_Switzerland said: We found these two to be laugh out loud funny: - The Willoughbys - By the Great Horn Spoon Audio books with incredible story-telling: - Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and it's parallel books by Grace Lin We are listening to the Great Horn Spoon now. We needed some laugh out loud funny. Our selection was all the books recommended here that I could find on Overdrive (I will find the others at the library later) and also a few Children's Books Read By David Tennant. The first book was a Devid Tennant one, and a bad choice. "My sister is on the mantelpiece" The narrators older sister is dead, and the parents aren't dealing with it. The mom abandons the family and the dad becomes an unemployed drunk. DD was crying at one point. But, she wanted to finish. So, I said to myself, "This is supposed to be really funny" and started it. On the other hand, the first book might not have been a total disaster. Books are a good way to adjust to the idea the life isn't rosy for everyone. And she had BOTH parents nearby and it wasn't right before bedtime. DD was shocked recently at Day Camp to learn that "Some kids parents don't live together". Maybe she will stop getting annoyed with us when we kiss 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 I thought I'd gotten the Ashton books. But, I don't think that they made it to my cell phone. Poo. We can listen later to those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 On 6/29/2019 at 10:21 AM, shawthorne44 said: We are listening to the Great Horn Spoon now. We needed some laugh out loud funny. ... This one turned out to have an unexpected side benefit. DH requested a mine tour. We toured a recreation of an old gold mine. DD asked questions and we were able to say several times, "Remember in the audiobook when ... " DH thought I was a brilliant planner 🙂 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 On 7/9/2019 at 3:35 PM, shawthorne44 said: This one turned out to have an unexpected side benefit. DH requested a mine tour. We toured a recreation of an old gold mine. DD asked questions and we were able to say several times, "Remember in the audiobook when ... " DH thought I was a brilliant planner 🙂 Ok, now time to do The Willoghbys. I need someone to confirm that this book really is the most hilarious kids' book ever written. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 On 6/17/2019 at 10:37 AM, desertflower said: Land of Stories by Chris Colfer (a series of 6 or 7 books) - a tale of adventure of 2 twins weaving in and out of fairy tales. Max Einstein by James Patterson The Chris Colfer series has been magical! DH has always said that audiobooks put him to sleep. Before daughter, while in the car, I would have to negotiate audiobook time. With daughter, driving is mostly audiobooks but still a lot of talk radio in there too. DH made a big concession and said that he was willing to listen to the Safehold series as a reminder of what happened in order to prepare for the long-awaited latest book. DD and I have been listening to the Chris Colfer series. After a car trip a couple of hours away DH asked me to put the Chris Colfer books on his phone! He wanted to start at the beginning and listen to it himself. I practically swooned with happiness. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Glad I could help. 🙂 Just fyi, last i heard Chris Colfer has a new book coming out around october 1. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 Awesome! My libraries Overdrive has that series. I just now put the next book on the 'recommend' list. They are extremely likely to get the book regardless. But this way I will be one of the first to get it. Bwahahahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 4 hours ago, shawthorne44 said: The Chris Colfer series has been magical! DH has always said that audiobooks put him to sleep. Before daughter, while in the car, I would have to negotiate audiobook time. With daughter, driving is mostly audiobooks but still a lot of talk radio in there too. DH made a big concession and said that he was willing to listen to the Safehold series as a reminder of what happened in order to prepare for the long-awaited latest book. DD and I have been listening to the Chris Colfer series. After a car trip a couple of hours away DH asked me to put the Chris Colfer books on his phone! He wanted to start at the beginning and listen to it himself. I practically swooned with happiness. Wait. The next Safehold book is coming out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttt Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 We listened to Becoming Kareem read by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar this summer and the whole family enjoyed it. He does use the N-word in describing times people said it to him. Wide range of history which I wanted my kids to be exposed to, but it also moved me because it was about him growing up as an academically oriented introvert boy, and the people who shaped him into who he is today. It was not a comedy, but it was funnier than I expected it to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 2 hours ago, vonfirmath said: Wait. The next Safehold book is coming out? Well, past tense. You've probably already read that one. I think it was January, but we didn't notice until this summer. With some books being 30 hours long, DH and I are still re-reading, currently at#8 and #9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellen Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Joe: The Horse Nobody Loved - It's very funny, but has a sad ending. I felt like I was sitting next to the author as she told me about her childhood. Cheaper by the Dozen Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio - not the funniest book, but this audiobook was very memorable. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang I did not like the narrator of The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, so I would not recommend subjecting your husband to that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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