6 Amazing Audiobook Picks to Listen to This Month

What a story. What an adventure. What an inspiration. Hearing Eat, Pray, Love in Elizabeth Gilbert's own voice was such an intimate way to experience her personal journey.

Narrated by Elizabeth Gilbert

Historical fiction. Check. Fantastic narrator. Check. Engaging series. Check. Take your pick, you really can't go wrong with Philippa Gregory's The White Princess.

Narrated by Bianca Amato

Patrick Swayze was my first crush. I will still watch Dirty Dancing every single time it's on TV. This recording of The Time of My Life is Swayze's very final performance and it's as moving and beautiful as you might hope.

Narrated by Patrick Swayze

I grew up in NYC loving rock 'n' roll. Listening to Patti read Just Kids is about as good as it gets.

Narrated by Patti Smith

If you're a parent, you might know Santino Fontana as the voice of that devil Hans in the film Frozen. Now, meet him as Joe, bookseller/stalker/very bad boy. Ask anyone who has heard it. You is seriously compelling listening.

Narrated by Santino Fontana

Great YA gets me every time and this terrific story has it all! A rash of teen suicides leads the government to establish a treatment called The Program, but those who go in don't come out the same; they lose a part of their identity. And the love triangle in this story is one of the best. The Program is truly one of my favorite recordings.

Narrated by Joy Osmanski

Here are more great book recommendations from our friends at Off the Shelf:

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