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A Good Audiobook Speaks Volumes Holiday Blog Tour & #Giveaway  #loveaudiobooks

11/16/2018

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It's that time again! Snow is falling (in some places), holiday shopping is gearing up, and we are getting ready to take planes, trains, and automobiles to visit family and friends. If you're not traveling, no worries, you can listen while cooking that huge holiday meal, or while wrapping gifts. I even listen while I'm out doing my holiday shopping!

Today I'm sharing my favorite audiobooks of 2018 (thus far). Not all of these were published this year, but I have listened to them all this year.  I hope you'll listen to a few of these gems during your holiday season. Also consider gifting any of my recommendations. They great gifts for both your audiobook listening friends and audiobook newbies! 
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Be sure to stop by Audio Publishers Association website to see the complete schedule of blogs to visit. Each blogger will have audiobooks to share, recommended audiobooks, holiday listening, gift ideas, and books to travel with this season.

In addition to the audiobook recommendations, you'll also have many opportunities to win audiobooks generously donated by Beacon Press, High Bridge Audio, LA Theatre Words, Macmillan Audio, Penguin Random House Audio, Scholastic, Simon & Schuster Audio, and Tantor Audio.

Enter the Shelf Addiction giveaway for another chance to win!

Tamara's 2018 Audiobook Recommendations

First up is an audiobook that I literally finished yesterday. I just adored Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress series. If you've been around for a bit, then you've heard me recommend it over and over. Last month a new spin off series set in this world was published and it delivers! You get all the things you loved about the previous series and more! If you're new to the series, you can start here. You'll be addicted in no time and will want to go back to hear the previous books. Not to mention, one of my all time favorite narrators, Tavia Gilbert, lends her talented voice to this awesome series! This is for the grown and sexy, so be sure to use those headphones!
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Next is a series that I've been binge listening to for the last few weeks. A blogger friend and I have been #buddyreading the audiobook version of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. SOOOOO good! Let me tell you.  The plot is genius and Elizabeth Evans just kills the narration. It's the perfect combo. We've been doing instagram live chats to discuss each installment after we listen. Each one gets better and better. This series is on the older side of young adult, possibly even new adult. The best part is that the final installment of the series was just published, so you can binge from start to finish! This series is generally safe for headphone free listening.
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Clearly I've been on a fantasy binge lately, as my third recommendation is fantasy as well. I recommend Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo. It's the first book in The Grisha Trilogy. A young adult fantasy with very strong world building. Lauren Fortgang brings these characters to life and they just jump off of the page. Not to mention this is the read-along title for the Shelf Addiction podcast right now! I encourage you to join in and listen to this on audiobook.  This listen is safe for headphone free listening.
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For those of you that want something non-fantasy, I do have a few recommendations.

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. It's an adult fiction title, that was a book club read a few months ago and it made for a fun and engaging conversation. A memorable story with dynamic characters and a fabulous narrator! This was my first experience hearing ​Julia Whelan and I enjoyed her style.  While this is an adult story, I do feel that it's mostly safe for headphone free listening.
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My final recommendation is also an adult fiction read. Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan! If you weren't on the Crazy Rich Asians bandwagon with everyone else, where have you been?! Get on it now. This is a delightful and funny story where the narration really kicks things up a level,  Lynn Chen was spectacular and delivered this gem with a flair fit for any Crazy Rich Asian!

Pair this audiobook with the DVD of the movie and you'll have the perfect book to movie adaptation gift!
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a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Enter to Win 8 AUDIOBOOK Downloads!

I'm super excited for this giveaway! There are a few 2018 releases as well as a few seasoned favorites. One lucky winner  located in the US will win all 8 audiobooks below. This giveaway is sponsored by the APA and the publishers that donated them. The winner must be a US resident based on the giveaway restrictions. This giveaway will be open until Black Friday at midnight, November 23rd. Enter using as many or as few entries as you like. Good luck!

Here is the list of titles that make up the giveaway:
  • BRIDGE OF CLAY by Markus Zusak (Penguin Random House Audio)
  • SPILL by Leigh Fondakowski (LA Theatre Works)
  • HOW TO BE LESS STUPID ABOUT RACE by Crystal Fleming (Beacon Press)
  • AN AMERICAN MARRIAGE by Tayari Jones (HighBridge Audio)
  • SALVATION by Peter F. Hamilton (Tantor Audio)
  • THE HUNGER GAMES: Special Edition by Suzanne Collins (Scholastic)
  • HEARTLAND by Sarah Smarsh (Simon Audio) 
  • NINE PERFECT STRANGERS by Liane Moriarty (Macmillan Audio)
Shelf Addiction Giveaway TERMS & CONDITIONS

-You MUST be at least 18 years old to enter or have parental permission. 
-US residents ONLY.
-The winner will be notified via the contact email provided on the contact form. 
-All entries will be verified. 
-The winner will have 2 business days to claim the prize or another winner will be chosen. ​

​DISCLOSURE: This giveaway is sponsored by the APA and the publishers that donated the audiobooks.

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