8 Audiobooks To Listen To On Overdrive

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1. All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

If you enjoyed The Book Thief or Suite Francaise then you will love Doerr's tale of a blind parisian girl, and an orphaned german boy brought together by war.

When the Nazis occupy Paris, Marie Laure and her father are are forced to flea to Saint-Malo, and live with her crazy great-uncle. Werner, a brilliant boy obsessed with radios, is recruited to the Hitler Youth where he becomes a solider tracking the resistance. Werner is horrified by the atrocities of the war, eventually he and Marie meet in Saint-Malo.

Listen here: https://www.overdrive.com/media/1395881/all-the-light-we-cannot-see

2. Heartburn by Nora Ephron

Written by Nora Ephron, writer of When Harry Met Sally, and read by Meryl Streep, goddess of the earth, Heartburn tells the story of Nora's failed second marriage to Carl Bernstein, who cheated on her while she was seven months pregnant. It is thinly veiled fiction, filled with delicious recipes and hilarious antidotes from one of America's most beloved writers.

Other Ephron Titles on Overdrive: I Feel Bad About My Neck and I Remember Nothing

Listen here: https://www.overdrive.com/media/1001126/heartburn

3. Yes, Please by Amy Poehler

Yes, Please is full of funny stories about "the biz" and empowering ideas on womanhood from Hollywood's wisest comedian. With wonderful life advice: "Great people do things before they are ready." alongside comedic gems: "I have the Angelina Jolie of vaginas." what's not to love? The audiobook is read by Amy and a cast of her fabulous friends.

Listen here: https://www.overdrive.com/media/1994654/yes-please

4. Ready Player One by Erenst Cline

In 2044, reality isn't pretty, so Wade Watts spends every day inside a virtual reality game called the OASIS. Wade is dedicated to finding an "easter egg" hidden in the game by its late creator. Whoever finds the egg inherits his estate and control of the OASIS. When Wade finds the first clue, other players try to kill him for the prize. To survive he must win and confront the world outside.

Read by Wil Wheaton. Steven Speilberg is set to direct the film.

Listen here: https://www.overdrive.com/media/489909/ready-player-one

5. Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell

For anyone who's ever wanted to be a billionaire, famous athlete or rockstar, Outliers offers interesting perspective on the complexities of success. In his soothing monotone, Gladwell recounts the surprising reasons why some succeed while others don't. His books will leave you feeling smarter and wanting more, luckily they're all available on Overdrive.

Listen here: https://www.overdrive.com/media/653941/outliers

6. Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking by Anya Von Bremzen

Expats from the USSR, Anya and her mother cook their way through every decade of the Soviet Union. Through three generations and countless meals Anya transports us from the Russian revolution, to her socialist childhood, to her eventual escape to Philadelphia and her new life as an acclaimed food critic. If you liked Julie and Julia, you'll love Anya's tale of food and longing in Soviet Russia.

Listen here: https://www.overdrive.com/media/1219817/mastering-the-art-of-soviet-cooking

7. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

A twist on your typical romance novel, perfect for those who enjoyed The Fault in Our Stars. The film is set to come out this August, starring Emilia Clarke.

Louisa is astoundingly ordinary; Will is a dare devil and powerful businessman, until a motorcycle accident leaves him paralyzed. Lou is hired as his care taker, a difficult job since WIll hates help. Over time though they grow close, yet Will cannot let go of who he used to be. Lou tries to give him a new life worth living, but is it enough?

Listen here: https://www.overdrive.com/media/1544400/me-before-you

8. The Possibility Dogs by Sussanah Charleson

After a disturbing search and rescue mission leaves Charleson struggling with PTSD, she turns to her search dog for rehabilitation. The experience inspires her to learn more about psychiatric service dogs. Charleson then uses that knowledge to pick out shelter dogs with service potential, and train them to work with humans in need. A fascinating and heartwarming story about the power of rescue dogs.

Listen here: https://www.overdrive.com/media/1258845/the-possibility-dogs