Thursday, July 2, 2015

Audiobooks are a Great Option


We are one month into summer vacation and I've already completed more books than I would have during a whole year.  Why have I avoided audiobooks?  They are awesome.  I have been listening to books when I walk - trying to get 1 hour per day - and it has been great.  My wife loves Audible and has purchased a few books.  I was able to share her account and read some of the books she has read. I also have been using Overdrive, and listening to audiobooks from the library, for free!


Audible has an iOS App and works great on my iPhone.  It also hooks up great using bluetooth in my car, so I can listen when driving around.



Overdrive also has an iOS App and works on the iPhone and in the car.  It does require a library card so that you can reserve and check out audiobooks from your library.  It also returns the books after the time allowed.  Bonus - no trip to the library to return!

Because of the ease of use and access of these Apps, I've read some outstanding books.  I would recommend them all to you.  Most of them are reviewed by Franki on her blog, A Year of Reading.


The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage, by Brene Brown





David and Goliath, by Malcolm Gladwell






The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal, by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz





To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee






The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results, by Gary Keller





Every Day I Fight, by Stuart Scott






Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption, by Laura Hillenbrand




All of these books have been entertaining and enlightening.  I would never have been able to read this many outstanding books during this time.  I wish that I would have had this type of resource available to me during my time in school.