I need 2 audiobooks for my big long drive this weekend. Suggestions?

[What's his face]

Hey everyone.

I will be driving to my dad's this long weekend, 6 hours each way. In order to pass the time I will need an audiobook for each way I'm going (2 total). I need suggestions.

I like listening to stuff about politics & current events, as well as sci-fi (good sci-fi, not bad sci-fi). Comedy/humour works, as long as it's smart.

I recently listened to the audiobook of 'World War Z' and even though the voice acting was beyond awful, I liked the concept.

Any suggestions?

The winning suggestions will get a weeks paid vacation to Hawaii, redeemable in 2036.

 

[Lindley]

Re: I need 2 audiobooks for my big long drive this weekend. Suggestion

Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman.

 

[Zulu Romeo]

Re: I need 2 audiobooks for my big long drive this weekend. Suggestion

"Four Blind Mice". Michael Emerson FTW.

 

[gturner]

Re: I need 2 audiobooks for my big long drive this weekend. Suggestion

"Snow Crash" by Neil Stephenson - Sci Fi
"A Sunburned Country" by Bill Bryson - Travels through Australia

 

[What's his face]

Re: I need 2 audiobooks for my big long drive this weekend. Suggestion

Good ideas so far, keep em coming!

 

[G2309]

Re: I need 2 audiobooks for my big long drive this weekend. Suggestion

The Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy, still really funny. Will keep you laughing for the whole journey.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

Re: I need 2 audiobooks for my big long drive this weekend. Suggestion

^ Especially if you choose the original radio series.

 

[SeerSGB]

Re: I need 2 audiobooks for my big long drive this weekend. Suggestion

NPR Star Wars Radio Plays: A New Hope or Empire Strikes Back (Return of the Jedi not as good) are my go-to for long drives. Though the audiobook versions of "Star Trek: Final Frontier" and "Star Trek: Strangers in the Sky" are a good listen too.

 

[Servo]

Re: I need 2 audiobooks for my big long drive this weekend. Suggestion

Make Love! The Bruce Campbell Way.

 

[RandyS]

Re: I need 2 audiobooks for my big long drive this weekend. Suggestion

The Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy, still really funny. Will keep you laughing for the whole journey.

Agreed. 29 half hours of pure comedy gold.

 

[Skywalker]

Re: I need 2 audiobooks for my big long drive this weekend. Suggestion

Storm Front by Jim Butcher.

 

[UssGlenn]

Re: I need 2 audiobooks for my big long drive this weekend. Suggestion

The Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy, still really funny. Will keep you laughing for the whole journey.

^ Especially if you choose the original radio series.

I concur with this. I very much enjoyed listening to the radio series.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

Re: I need 2 audiobooks for my big long drive this weekend. Suggestion

^ Sad to hear that Peter Jones passed away. I really liked his portrayal of The Book.

 

[Venardhi]

Re: I need 2 audiobooks for my big long drive this weekend. Suggestion

A Game of Thrones by George R R Martin, as read by Roy Dotrice.

 

[Australis]

Re: I need 2 audiobooks for my big long drive this weekend. Suggestion

Discworld! 'Guards Guards!' read by Nigel Planer or Stephen Briggs (the Tony Robinson ones are condensed) or'Mort'