Eight to 10 hours is a long time to be in a truck for most days out of the week. As a truck driver, you will spend most of your time with your eyes on the road and sometimes looking at the passing scenery. You can’t read a book or watch a TV show to help the time go by faster while you are on the road. But that doesn’t mean that you have to be bored while driving your route! This is the perfect time to gain some knowledge or enjoy a thrilling novel in the form of an audiobook.
Why Listen to Audiobooks?
Listening to audiobooks can make a long day on the road easy and even fun. You can find many books from stores on CDs, but today, many apps also offer you the chance to conveniently enjoy a good book. One audiobook might last for several days of driving! If your day of driving ends on an exciting chapter, it’ll be motivation for you to get up and get on the road the next day.
‘Big Little Lies’ by Liane Moriarty
Caroline Lee reads this book, and it starts in a lighthearted tone about parenting in the suburbs of Australia. But it has many plot twists and offers a quick pace with compelling characters. Listeners have stated that they were thoroughly engrossed throughout the audiobook.
‘The Good Lord Bird’ by James McBride
This book, read by Michael Boatman, is a historical fiction novel. It is about a freed slave from the Kansas Territory who is 10 years old. It also features John Brown, who is an abolitionist. It has been called imaginative and comical by listeners.
‘The Known World’ by Edward P. Jones
Keven Free reads this novel about an area in Virginia when slavery was at its height. It features a slave owner who is actually a black person. It has a heavy storyline that will capture your emotions.
‘Stone Mattress’ by Margret Atwood
This is a recent collection of short stories that many people might not have heard of. It is read by Rob Delaney, who is a comedian who brings the stories to life. They might make you laugh while offering just enough strangeness to keep you wanting more.
‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ by Mark Twain
If you want to go with a classic, then you might want to go with one of Mark Twain’s novels. They have shaped the way that people look at American literature. Look for the version that is read by Nick Offerman. He is from a small Midwestern town and has a streak of mischievousness, just like Tom Sawyer does.
‘Bird Box’ by Josh Malerman
If you want something that will have you more on the edge of your seat to help you stay awake, go with this terrifying mystery. The narrator will magnify your experience and help the pace move slowly enough that it draws out the book.
‘Pleasantville’ by Attica Locke
Looking for a book that’s full of extra thrills and plot twists? Then “Pleasantville” is for you! This is set in Houston and features black politics. It is full of courtroom showdowns, betrayals, and intrigue.
‘The Whites’ by Richard Price
If you like crime novels, then you will want to listen to this book, which is read by Ari Fliakos. The narrator can give you a seamless experience of making you feel like you are really with the blue-collar police officers. Plus, the narration pace moves smoothly — not too fast or too slow. The plot doesn’t lag, and the characters are developed well.
Closing Thoughts
There aren’t many other careers where you can spend your days listening to classic literature, thrilling mysteries, or enchanting love stories. While you’re on the road, you will have plenty of time to enjoy these and many other great audiobooks. So, find one of these audiobooks to listen to on your next route and let us know what your favorite audiobooks are!