Audiobooks That Will Brighten Your Morning Commute

Stuck in morning traffic and tired of the listening to the radio? Why not try listening to an audiobook instead? Whether you’re a fan of engrossing Hollywood celeb memoirs or exciting thriller fiction, audiobooks will undoubtedly brighten your morning commute.

Beat the ‘out-of-order traffic lights’ blues by listening to one of these captivating texts.

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Becoming by Michelle Obama

Read by the former first lady herself, Michelle Obama offers and intimate and powerful set of reflections in this inspiring memoir. This sonic version of her book is the recipient of a Grammy award for Best Spoken Word Album, too.

*Available from R399.00 at exclusivebooks.co.za or via an audiobook app like the Audible App (subscription fee from $14.95 per month).

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

This edition of Margaret Atwood’s renowned dystopian story will help pass the time as you sit bumper-to-bumper on the highway.  It features the reading voice of Elisabeth Moss, who also stars as the main character in the novel’s TV adaption.

*Available from R335.00 at exclusivebooks.co.zaor via an app like the Audible App (subscription fee from $14.95 per month). 

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The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes

The bestselling author‘s latest novel The Giver of Stars offers a strong feminist tale in which an unlikely group of women travel to the outskirts of Kentucky in order to give books, newspapers, and magazines to the less fortunate. This spellbinding story examines friendship and societal conventions (plus, there’s a murder thrown into the plot, too!).

*Available from R365.00 at exclusivebooks.co.za or via an app like the Audible App (subscription fee from $14.95 per month). 

The Break by Marian Keyes

As the inevitable mid-life crisis descends, Hugh decides it’s time for him and Amy to take a break from their marriage. With a trip to south-east Asia planned, Hugh jets off and Amy isn’t sure if he’ll ever return. A truly hilarious read, teeming with relevance and relatable dialogue. This is one of the audiobooks we’d recommend to brighten your morning commute.

*Available via an app like the Audible App (subscription fee from $14.95 per month). 

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

This mesmerising novel is rich with escapist prose, wit, and a dash of magic. When a circus arrives without warning, strange goings-on are bound to come to life. And underneath the circus’s facade, a magician’s dual of strength is underway. A riveting read.