We are almost to the end of another year, and it’s time for our year-end 2019 Audiobook Challenge update. Here are our lists:
My goal for 2019 is to finish 65 books – Marathoner (Look Ma No Hands) 50+
For books 01-33, see the mid-year challenge update.
Book 34: Barbecue & Brooms by Bella Falls, Narrated by Johanna Parker (6/25)
Book 35: A Trace of Copper by Anne Renwick, Narrated by Anais Inara Chase (6/28)
Book 36: The First Dangle and Other Stories by Kevin Hearne, Narrated by Luke Daniels (7/6)
Book 37: In Pursuit of Dragons by Anne Renwick, Narrated by Anais Inara Chase (7/11)
Book 38: The Affair of the Mysterious Letter by Alexis Hall, read by Nicholas Boulton (7/23)
Book 39: Motorhomes, Maps, & Murder by Tonya Kappes, Narrated by Johanna Parker (8/3)
Book 40: Spellswept by Stephanie Burgis, Narrated by Emma Newman (8/3)
Book 41: Snowspelled by Stephanie Burgis, Narrated by Emma Newman (8/4)
Book 42: Project Duchess by Sabrina Jeffries, Narrated by Beverley A. Crick (8/14)
Book 43: Don’t Give Me Butterflies by Tara Sheets, Narrated by Joell A. Jacob (8/20)
Book 44: Canyons, Caravans, & Cadavers by Tonya Kappes, Narrated by Johanna Parker (8/21)
Book 45: Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik, Narrated by Emily Woo Zeller (8/29)
Book 46: Selkies Are a Girl’s Best Friend by Molly Harper, Narrated by Amanda Ronconi & Jonathan Davis (9/4)
Book 47: Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore, Narrated by Elizabeth Jasicki (9/9)
Book 48: Big Ghosts Don’t Cry by Danielle Garrett, Narrated by Amanda Ronconi (9/12)
Book 49: Newly Wed and Slightly Dead by Danielle Garrett, Narrated by Amanda Ronconi (9/18)
Book 50: Thornbound by Stephanie Burgis, Narrated by Emma Newman (9/24)
Book 51: A Reflection of Shadows by Anne Renwick, Narrated by Anais Inara Chase (9/26)
Book 52: How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse by K. Eason, Narrated by Nicole Poole (10/4)
Book 53: The Art of Theft by Sherry Thomas, Narrated by Kate Reading (10/10)
Book 54: Aurora Blazing by Jessie Mihalik, Narrated by Emily Woo Zeller (10/15)
Book 55: Whispers of Shadow and Flame by L. Penelope, Narrated by Allyson Johnson (10/20) – 80% audio listen
Book 56: Sweep of the Blade by Ilona Andrews, Narrated by Natalie Naudus (10/21)
Book 57: Hitches, Hideouts, & Homicide by Toyna Kappes, Narrated by Johanna Parker (10/23)
Book 58: The Blacksmith Queen by G. A. Aiken, Narrated by Mia Barron & Jason Culp (10/28)
Book 59: Murder at Harbor Village by G.P. Gardner, Narrated by Karen White (11/2)
Book 60: Awaken the Dragon by A.C. Arthur, Narrated by Leon Nixon (11/7)
Book 61: 50 Ways to Ruin a Rake by Jade Lee, Narrated by Charlotte Anne Dore (11/11)
Book 62: Break the Day by Lara Adrian, Narrated by Hillary Huber (11/13)
Book 63: Spellbound by Allie Therin, Narrated by Erik Bloomquist (11/17)
Book 64: Couture and Curses by Danielle Garrett, Narrated by Amanda Ronconi (11/19)
Book 65: Murder at Royale Court by G.P. Gardner, Narrated by Karen White (11/23)
Book 66: Wedding Bells and Deadly Spells by Danielle Garrett, Narrated by Amanda Ronconi (11/25)
Book 67: Man Cuffed by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby, Narrated by Robin Eller and Tor Thom (11/29)
Book 68: The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas, Narrated by Corrie James (12/2)
Book 69: The A.I. Who Loved Me by Alyssa Cole, Full-cast narration (12/4)
Book 70: Rockaway Bride by Pippa Grant, Narrated by Savannah Peachwood & Jason Clarke (12/9)
Book 71: Reaper by Larissa Ione, Narrated by John Solo (12/13)
Book 72: Mister McHottie by Pippa Grant, Narrated by Ava Erickson and Aiden Snow (12/15)
Books that I should finish before the end of the year also include:
- Heidi’s Guide to Four Letter Words by Tara Sivec & Andi Arndt, Narrated by Andi Arndt
- Hot Heir by Pippa Grant, Narrated by Stephen Dexter, Emma Wilder
- The Hero and the Hacktivist by Pippa Grant, Narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Maxine Mitchell
So finishing about 74 books for the year, I’ve definitely hit my goal and then some. Next year I’ll have to up it to 70 books!
My favorites for the second half of 2019 are:
- Spellbound by Allie Therin, narrated by Erik Bloomquist;
- Aurora Blazing by Jessie Mihalik, narrated by Emily Woo Zeller; and
- Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore, narrated by Elizabeth Jasicki.
Jen
I set my 2019 goal at 25 in 2019 and I easily doubled it.
Binge Listener (Why read when someone can do it for you) 20-30
26. Moonstruck by Danniak Dark
27. My Two Husbands by Amanda Aksel
28. Wicked and the Wallflower by Sarah MacLean
29. Savage Urges by Suzanne Wright
30. Only Ever You by CD Reiss
31. Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning
32. Never Have I Ever by Lauren Blakely
33. Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean
34. Resist by K. Bromberg
35. Satisfaction Guaranteed by Lauren Blakely
36. Fierce Obsession by Suzanne Wright
37. Reveal by K. Bromberg
38. Wild Hunger by Suzanne Wright
39. Instant Gratification by Lauren Blakely
40. The Turn by Kim Harrison
41. You by Caroline Kepnes
42. Spellbound by Dannika Dark
43. Him by Sarina Bowen
44. Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning
45. Part-Time Lover by Lauren Blakely
46. Emma by Jane Austen
47. Us by Sarina Bowen
48. Tempted by Midnight by Lara Adrain
49. The Christmas Pact by Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward
50. Overnight Service by Lauren Blakely
51. Special Delivery by Lauren Blakely
52. The Engagement Gift by Lauren Blakely
53. The Virgin Gift by Lauren Blakely
54. Peace, Blood, and Understanding by Molly Harper
55. Selkies Are a Girl’s Best Friend by Molly Harper