Great Audio CD's for Long Car Journey's / Commutes

A Listmania! list by Magic Lemur (Somewhere in Madagascar)
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The Time Traveler's Wife
1.  The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
The list author says:
  "The finest audio CD I've encountered. William Hope has an amazing accent & the story is well intoned and enuniciated."
£17.44   Used & New from: £6.99
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,211 customer reviews) | 6 customer discussions

End the Struggle and Dance with Life
2.  End the Struggle and Dance with Life by Susan Jeffers
The list author says:
  "A motivational classic. Normally writers make for poor readers, but Mrs Jeffers has a resonant voice and makes a superb rendition of her book."
Used & New from: £25.00
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Primary Phase (BBC Audiobooks)
3.  The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Primary Phase (BBC Audiobooks) by Douglas Adams
The list author says:
  "'Voted No 1 Audio Book ever'. I don't quite agree, but the series as a whole is peerless & this one is the best..."
£10.62   Used & New from: £5.95
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

The Odyssey (Radio Collection)
4.  The Odyssey (Radio Collection) by Homer
The list author says:
  "BBC dramatisations can be hit & miss, but this one is utterly flawless and makes a difficult book into a flowing masterpiece."
Used & New from: £34.95
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Fry and Laurie Read Daudet and Jerome
5.  Fry and Laurie Read Daudet and Jerome by Alphonse Daudet
The list author says:
  "A real treat (see my review). The material is well chosen & Fry and Laurie make storytelling seem effortless."
£13.99   Used & New from: £3.90
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Around the World in 80 Days (Radio Collection)
6.  Around the World in 80 Days (Radio Collection) by Michael Palin
The list author says:
  "My favourite one of his travellogues (again see review). Somehow the first trip is always best, and Mr Palin's voice is ideal material for taking you to those place in spirit."
Used & New from: £8.51
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Emperor - The Gods of War
7.  Emperor - The Gods of War by Conn Iggulden
The list author says:
  "The best of the series & excellently narrated. The voices of the speaker make you convinced you are there, and the excellent story & battle scenes are compelling."
Used & New from: £6.45
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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The Last Kingdom (Alfred the Great 1)
8.  The Last Kingdom (Alfred the Great 1) by Bernard Cornwell
The list author says:
  "The God of Historical Fiction! A wonderfully convincing version of his passionate 1st Alfred novel. So convincing is the narrator that you would swear it was really a campfire story told by Uhtred..."
£13.60   Used & New from: £2.04
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Elizabeth
9.  Elizabeth by David Starkey
The list author says:
  "For all you Starkey fans. This one was not covered on TV and provides valuable insight into Elizabeth's unbringing, helping you understand how her struggles made her our greatest monarch."
Used & New from: £9.95
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)

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Casino Royale
10.  Casino Royale by Ian Fleming
The list author says:
  "Think you know Bond? Try these! Rufus Sewell brings out the gritty aspect of Bond & the original stories are more varied than the films have become..."
Used & New from: £6.65
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)

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Devil May Care (unabridged)
11.  Devil May Care (unabridged) by Sebastian Faulks
The list author says:
  "A more modern attempt at Bond, with interesting results & a new Bond song at the end that is simply to die for."
£16.15   Used & New from: £3.35
3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (135 customer reviews) | 6 customer discussions

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Abridged Audio CD Set) [AUDIOBOOK]
12.  The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Abridged Audio CD Set) [AUDIOBOOK] 
The list author says:
  "Heard the whole series (in several versions) and this was the best in both content and style. The music and dialogue combine to make a symphony..."
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The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief
13.  The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief by Francis S Collins
The list author says:
  "Francis Collins defending the existence of God without reference to Pascal's Wager or Creationism!"
£26.96   Used & New from: £12.18
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Classic Fiction)
14.  The Picture of Dorian Gray (Classic Fiction) by Oscar Wilde
The list author says:
  "Oscar's only novel and an interesting, yet dark tale on the price of a man's soul."
£12.59   Used & New from: £4.00
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (177 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Lady Windermere's Fan : CDs: Performed by Juliet Stevenson & Cast (Classic Drama)
15.  Lady Windermere's Fan : CDs: Performed by Juliet Stevenson & Cast (Classic Drama) by Oscar Wilde
The list author says:
  "An unexpected treat (see review). A full dramatised version of one of Oscar Wilde's more forgotten plays (includes the line 'A Cynic knows the Price of everything & the Value of nothing')"
£9.89   Used & New from: £3.33
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Life of Pi
16.  Life of Pi by Yann Martel
The list author says:
  "Like 'Last Kingdom', it seems like a story round a campfire. This particular story has a wonderful, hallucinatory quality which is perfect for commuters escapism!"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (404 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Beach
17.  The Beach by Alex Garland
The list author says:
  "Another excellent escapist story. Better than the film in many ways, with a touch of horror to make the journey more interesting..."
Used & New from: £5.49
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (293 customer reviews)

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Lord of the Flies (Penguin)
18.  Lord of the Flies (Penguin) by William Golding
The list author says:
  "Much darker than the former (and far less escapist!), but well read and interesting nonetheless."
£7.59   Used & New from: £3.50
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (181 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Moby Dick (Classic Fiction)
19.  Moby Dick (Classic Fiction) by Herman Melville
The list author says:
  "On the subject of all things bleak, this is a wonderfully gloomy, yet spiritually powerful tale. If ever there were a poetic novel, this one is it..."
£12.91   Used & New from: £7.99
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (120 customer reviews)

The Owl and the Pussycat: And Other Nonsense Rhymes (Cover to Cover)
20.  The Owl and the Pussycat: And Other Nonsense Rhymes (Cover to Cover) by Edward Lear
The list author says:
  "Poetry is normally poorly rendered on Audio CD & is difficult with poets like Betjeman etc. This poetry is, however, simple and a joy to listen to in Alan Bennet's ironically morose voice!"
Used & New from: £49.99
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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The One Minute Manager
21.  The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard
The list author says:
  "A little cheesy and 'Yuppie religious' in its tone, but nevertheless very useful, simple and gambit laden in its ideas..."
£11.70   Used & New from: £6.41
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Never Give In!: No. 1: Winston Churchill's Greatest Speeches (Radio Collection)
22.  Never Give In!: No. 1: Winston Churchill's Greatest Speeches (Radio Collection) by Winston S. Churchill
The list author says:
  "Clarkson went to France with the speeches of Thatcher, and so this is ideal for feeling proud and British (even when present economic conditions don't make you feel so...)"
£8.74   Used & New from: £1.83
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

The "Mighty Boosh" (BBC Audiobooks)
23.  The "Mighty Boosh" (BBC Audiobooks) by N Fielding J Barratt
The list author says:
  "Last three aren't strictly Audio books, but are great comedy. This one you will either love or hate, but is significantly better than the TV show (partly because the scenery is better in your head!)"
£10.62   Used & New from: £3.50
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

The Complete Beyond The Fringe
24.  The Complete Beyond The Fringe by Paxton Whitehead
The list author says:
  "A comedy treat - 4 great comedians using razor-sharp satire and wit to create somewhat of a timeless classic (esp 'Take a Pew')"
£14.99   Used & New from: £8.97
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Philosophy: The Best Of Bill Hicks
25.  Philosophy: The Best Of Bill Hicks by Bill Hicks
The list author says:
  "Quite simply the greatest gift to the world of comedy CD's, ever! A latter-day secular prophet with much to say to people of the present day..."
£8.81   Used & New from: £2.38
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Customer Discussions about products in this list
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Depressed anyone? 25 24 days ago
Bernard Cornwalls Saxon Chronicles 2 21 Apr 2012
Books which match, beat The Life of Pi? 13 10 Apr 2012
The Emperor's new clothes or what ? 29 8 Jan 2012
English spellings 1 16 May 2011
This is called grooming and is scary 21 7 Apr 2011
Spot the in-jokes... 2 21 Feb 2011
Have you ever heard about www.goodreads.com? 4 1 Jul 2010
Why did Henry already know one of Clare's friends when they first met? 1 12 Mar 2010
Book vs Film 6 15 Sep 2009
I cant think of the name of this book.... 1 7 Apr 2009
Which Bond? 5 5 Aug 2008
 
   

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