We are midway through the 2019 Audiobook Challenge and we’ve been busy! Here are our lists:
Book 01: My Favorite Half-Night Stand by Christina Lauren, Narrated by Shayna Thibodeaux & Deacon Lee (1/4)
Book 02: Summoned to Thirteenth Grave by Darynda Jones, Narrated by Lorelei King (1/9)
Book 03: A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas, Narrated by Kate Reading (1/14)
Book 04: The Phoenix Illusion by Lisa Shearin, Narrated by Johanna Parker (1/18)
Book 05: Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews, Narrated by Renee Raudman & Emily Rankin (1/25)
Book 06: Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries by Tonya Kappes, Narrated by Johanna Parker (1/28)
Book 07: A Conspiracy in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas, Narrated by Kate Reading (2/1)
Book 08: The Hollow of Fear by Sherry Thomas, Narrated by Kate Reading (2/5)
Book 09: Wild Country by Anne Bishop, Narrated by Alexandra Harris (2/12)
Book 10: The Crown Jewel Mystery by Anna Elliott & Charles Veley, Narrated by Simon Prebble & Wendy Tremont King (2/14)
Book 11: A Sticky Inheritance by Emily James, Narrated by Andrea Emmes (2/15)
Book 12: Deserts, Driving, & Derelicts by Tonya Kappes, Narrated by Johanna Parker (2/19)
Book 13: Unlit by Keri Arthur, Narrated by Justine Eyre (3/2)
Book 14: A Dangerous Collaboration by Deanna Raybourn, Narrated by Angele Masters (3/8)
Book 15: Death & Honey by Kevin Hearne, Chuck Wendig, Lila Bowen, Narrated by Luke Daniels, Xe Sands, Robin Miles (3/10)
Book 16: Betwixt: A Beechwood Harbor Collection by Danielle Garrett, Narrated by Amanda Ronconi (3/14)
Book 17: The Iron Fin by Anne Renwick, Narrated by Henrietta Meire (3/22)
Book 18: The Ghost Hunter Next Door by Danielle Garrett, Narrated by Amanda Ronconi (3/27)
Book 19: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster, Narrated by Rainn Wilson (3/29)
Book 20: Forests, Fishing, & Forgery by Tonya Kappes, Narrated by Johanna Parker (4/2)
Book 21: Ghosts Gone Wild by Danielle Garrett, Narrated by Amanda Ronconi (4/4)
Book 22: The Last Moriarty by Charles Veley, Narrated by Edward Petherbridge (4/10)
Book 23: Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs, Narrated by Lorelei King (4/16)
Book 24: Christmas, Criminals, & Campers by Tonya Kappes, Narrated by Johanna Parker (4/19)
Book 25: She Dreams of Fire by M.K. Gibson, Narrated by Xe Sands (5/1)
Book 26: When Good Ghosts Get the Blues by Danielle Garrett, Narrated by Amanda Ronconi (5/5)
Book 27: Dusk’s Revenge by A.W. Exley, Narrated by Mary Sarah (5/16)
Book 28: One Bad Witch by Danielle Garrett, Narrated by Amanda Ronconi (5/21)
Book 29: The Wilhelm Conspiracy by Charles Veley, Narrated by Edward Petherbridge (5/28)
Book 30: The Beyond by Chloe Neill, Narrated by Amy Landon (6/4)
Book 31: Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev, Narrated by Soneela Nankani (6/12)
Book 32: Even Tree Nymphs Get the Blues by Molly Harper, Narrated by Amanda Ronconi & Jonathan Davis (6/13)
Book 33: Bushwhacked by Emily James, Narrated by Andrea Emmes (6/18)
My goal for 2019 is to finish 65 books, and at 33 titles, I am right on track to reach my goal. I also had two DNFs and one book I’ve “put on hold”.
I’ve listened to a lot of great stories. My favorites so far this year are She Dreams of Fire by M.K. Gibson, Narrated by Xe Sands and A Dangerous Collaboration by Deanna Raybourn, Narrated by Angele Masters.
Jen
I’ve done well over 100 audiobooks in a year in the past but with a job change, my listening time is down. So I’m cutting my goals again in 2019. I think I will shoot for 25 in 2019 since I will be focusing on tackling my print and ebook TBRs in 2019.
Binge Listener (Why read when someone can do it for you) 20-30
1. Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
*The Voodoo Killings by Kristi Charish (re-listen)
2. Lipstick Voodood by Kristi Charish
*Imperial Stout by Layla Reyne (DNF at 60%)
3. Nevermore by Dannika Dark
4. Melt for Him by Lauren Blakely
5. The Break-Up Album by Lauren Blakely
6. Wanderlust by Lauren Blakely
*Suspicious Minds (Stranger Things #1) by Gwenda Bond (DNF at 34%)
7. Consumed by You by Lauren Blakely
8. Rayne & Delilah’s Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zentner
9. Beyond Temptation by Kit Rocha
10. Beyond Jealousy by Kit Rocha
11. Beyond Addiction by Kit Rocha
12. Beyond Innocence by Kit Rocha
13. The Greatest Risk by Kristian Ashley
14. More Than Everything, a novella in Loose Ends by Kristian Ashley
15. Wicked Abyss by Kresley Cole
16. Somehow, Some Way by Jennifer Probst
17. Best Laid Plans by Lauren Blakely
18. The Feel Good Factor by Lauren Blakely
19. Lucky Suit by Lauren Blakely
20. Birthday Suit by Lauren Blakely
21. Summoned to Thirteenth Grave by Darynda Jones
*Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev (DNF at 35%)
22. Love and Other Wild Things by Molly Harper
23. Even Tree Nymphs Gets the Blues by Molly Harper
24. Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis
25. It Had to be You by Jill Shalvis
*Not counting my re-listens or DNFs
Since we are halfway through the challenge and I’ve already met my goal I’m sure I will listen to a few more than 25 by the end of the year.
Top Favorites:
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
Nevermore by Dannika Dark