ShallowGal Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Unable to find a previous thread about what books you listen to on the road, I'm starting another. Please share any audio books you recommend to help make those long days on the road fly by. Here are some of our favorites, most of which were suggested by fellow Ollie owners. (Thank you!) Ordinary Heroes The Boys in the Boat A Man Called Ove Michener's Alaska (especially if you're going there) A River Runs Through It Beartown Girl with a Dragon Tattoo The Way I Heard It The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared Floating Twigs Where the Crawdads Sing 2 4 4 Chris & Duke Chadwell 🐾Maddie & Baxter🐾 Elite II Hull 292 2022 F-250 Lariat 7.3 Godzilla 4x4 Lakeland,FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overland Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Great idea - thanks for starting the topic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackofBeyond Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Thanks - I pretty much stay with non fiction - but every now and then a good spy thriller gets my attention. RB 2 Cindy, Russell and "Harley dog" . Home is our little farm near Winchester TN 2018 Oliver Legacy Elite II - 2018 GMC 2500 Duramax "Die young - As late as possible" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted May 12, 2021 Moderators Share Posted May 12, 2021 We’ve been listening to Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History podcast series while on the road. Regular books - I’m working my way through “Texas” by James Michener, fascinating historical fiction. The paperback is almost 1,400 pages, so not a quick read. Mike 1 1 Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCTraveler Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Boys in the boat is a great non-fiction book that’s listed. Another non-fiction book I also really enjoyed was River of Doubt. Teddy Roosevelt’s adventure in the Amazon was truly amazing. Pam 1 2 TV 2018 F150 3.5 liter eco-boost with max tow package, hull #836 “LC” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Mike and Carol said: We’ve been listening to Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History podcast series while on the road. Regular books - I’m working my way through “Texas” by James Michener, fascinating historical fiction. The paperback is almost 1,400 pages, so not a quick read. Mike Coincidence: I am approximately halfway through James Michener‘s “Texas“ as well. It is fiction, but I feel like I am learning some history as well. 3 2021 Oliver LE2 Ram 2500 diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted May 12, 2021 Moderators Share Posted May 12, 2021 Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. One of my favorites! ( Actually, the entire Stieg Larsson trilogy) The movies are great too. I don't remember if Amazon or Netflix, but well worth watching time. Thanks for the thread. 2 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted May 12, 2021 Moderators Share Posted May 12, 2021 Thanks, ShallowGal, for the suggestion and the thread. Besides listening on long drives I've also found that these audio books are great for those nights when I'm a bit tired from fishing, its raining outside, its buggy outside, its ..... outside or I simply want to lay down but am not sleepy. My only problem is that I don't understand why it is that after laying there a bit I realize that the last thing I remember is something in chapter 5 and the book is now on chapter 9! 🙄 3 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCTraveler Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Thank you ShallowGal! I downloaded and started Beartown last night! Pam 1 TV 2018 F150 3.5 liter eco-boost with max tow package, hull #836 “LC” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackofBeyond Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 3 hours ago, topgun2 said: Thanks, ShallowGal, for the suggestion and the thread. Besides listening on long drives I've also found that these audio books are great for those nights when I'm a bit tired from fishing, its raining outside, its buggy outside, its ..... outside or I simply want to lay down but am not sleepy. My only problem is that I don't understand why it is that after laying there a bit I realize that the last thing I remember is something in chapter 5 and the book is now on chapter 9! 🙄 Seems to be my life lately - I'm thinking I am on season 2 episode 2, and I see the keeper of facts says I'm on season 3 - episode 8......... - Kindle - same way.... 1 2 Cindy, Russell and "Harley dog" . Home is our little farm near Winchester TN 2018 Oliver Legacy Elite II - 2018 GMC 2500 Duramax "Die young - As late as possible" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayfinder Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Erika and I have been listening to Craig Alanson's Expeditionary Force series (book 12 on June 1st). Columbus Day is the first book. It may seem a bit slow at first (build back-story), but about the time you think the story is over (1/2 way through), you'll be introduced to a VERY interesting character named Skippy. He'll be in every other book thereafter. Joe and Skippy really make the entire series funny. This is a amusing Sci-Fi series, but not too deep nor technical. You won't have to think too hard on any technical terms. It's written for "dumb monkeys", you'll get that reference soon enough. Narrated by R.C. Bray. He's absolutely the best. https://www.amazon.com/Columbus-Day-Craig-Alanson-audiobook/dp/B01MQR08XA/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Enjoy. Chris 1 Chris 2016 Legacy Elite II o--o Hull #110 o--o Wayfinder o--o Twin Bed o--o 2020 RAM 1500 Limited 5.7L Augusta, Georgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time2Go! Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 I have been enjoying just about anything from David Baldicci or Sandra Brown. I just discovered both of these authors. For our trip to Hohenwald we listened to It’s a Long Story by Willie Nelson which we both enjoyed very much. I also love historical fiction so lots of different authors I like in that genre. Cindy 1 Charlie & Cindy / Cleburne, TX / 2021 Elite II Hull #743 / 2013 Ford F250 Diesel 4WD Supercab States we've camped in our Oliver: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators mossemi Posted June 3, 2021 Moderators Share Posted June 3, 2021 Krunch and I nearly finished "Where the Crawdads Sing” on our way home from Illinois this week, about 2 hours to go. I have some audible credits to use so I’ll check out the books mentioned in this thread. Unlike RB, I don't listen to anything heavy while driving. If I miss something in a non fiction book, it’s too distracting for me to find it while driving and fiction allows me to fill in the blanks instead of going back. I like pure entertainment whIle cruising down the road. And real books always put me to sleep so they take forever to finish and it’s much easier to find the place I reached before I feel asleep. Anything by W.E.B. Griffin, Lee Child, Michael Connelly fills my time while driving. While Ken Follett has some very good historical fiction books. And Sherry, I do believe "historical fiction" qualifies as an oxymoron. Mossey 1 1 Mike and Krunch Lutz, FL 2017 LEII #193 “the dog house” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time2Go! Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 22 hours ago, mossemi said: Krunch and I nearly finished "Where the Crawdads Sing” on our way home from Illinois this week, about 2 hours to go. I have some audible credits to use so I’ll check out the books mentioned in this thread. Unlike RB, I don't listen to anything heavy while driving. If I miss something in a non fiction book, it’s too distracting for me to find it while driving and fiction allows me to fill in the blanks instead of going back. I like pure entertainment whIle cruising down the road. And real books always put me to sleep so they take forever to finish and it’s much easier to find the place I reached before I feel asleep. Anything by W.E.B. Griffin, Lee Child, Michael Connelly fills my time while driving. While Ken Follett has some very good historical fiction books. And Sherry, I do believe "historical fiction" qualifies as an oxymoron. Mossey I read Where the Crawdads Sing and enjoyed that book. I like to read at bedtime. During the day at work and on my drive to and from I like to listen to Audiobooks. I download mine the the digital library for free using the Libby app. I also read/listen to a lot of James Patterson, John Grisham and if you haven't seen the movie Woman in the Window you might enjoy listening to that audiobook. Cindy 3 Charlie & Cindy / Cleburne, TX / 2021 Elite II Hull #743 / 2013 Ford F250 Diesel 4WD Supercab States we've camped in our Oliver: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeysConchs Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 We're in Hannibal, Missouri now so about to revisit our old friends, Tom, Huck, and Becky. Favorite quote (paraphrased from memory): I gotta set out for the wilderness ahea because Aunt Polky, she says she's gonna cicvilize me and I can't do that, I been there before. 3 2020 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel. LE2 hull# 344. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooner Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 We have started listening to Empire of The Summer Moon: Quannah Parker and The Comanche Indians, The Most Powerful Tribe In America. Being from Oklahoma and having lived in Texas for many years it’s a fascinating account of the Indian tribes and their history. Our last long drive was over eight hours and we weren’t ready to stop! if you are driving through Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas or New Mexico it’s a great book. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted August 21, 2021 Moderators Share Posted August 21, 2021 I never watch too much TV and have never watched the program Orange is the new Black. I was a bit surprised that I found listening to the audio book interesting. Bill 1 2 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Judy Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 I would recommend Becoming Steve Jobs. A Oliver owners we can appreciate "sweating the details" leading to a great product. In the book it was a revelation to Apple that given the choice, people do discern and value quality more than they are usualy given credit for. Now to get the public to pay for that quality is the story for the marketing department to tell. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcb Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Lonesome Dove while driving around the Southwest a couple years ago… Harry Potter series has been fun to listen to as well, read it to the kids back in the day.. it’s entertaining to revisit it.. 1 2 Mark & Deb..2020 Elite II..Dearie..Hull #685..2016 Tundra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John and Jodi Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 We've been listening to the following books on our trips: Prey series by John Sanford (gritty crime novels, up to book #6) Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan Origin by Dan Brown The Chemist by Stephanie Meyer All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood 1 2 John and Jodi San Antonio, TX 2022 Elite II - Hull #1126 being pulled by a 2022 F-150 Powerboost. Map Legend: Red - Driven Through; Orange - Stopped In; Blue - Explored Parts; Green - Explored Whole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerk9 Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 On 8/18/2021 at 12:38 PM, Sooner said: We have started listening to Empire of The Summer Moon: Quannah Parker and The Comanche Indians, The Most Powerful Tribe In America. Being from Oklahoma and having lived in Texas for many years it’s a fascinating account of the Indian tribes and their history. Our last long drive was over eight hours and we weren’t ready to stop! if you are driving through Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas or New Mexico it’s a great book. Empire of the Summer Moon is a phenomenal read (or listen). We now have a "tribe" of about thirty people that have read and shared the book. We enjoy discussing it when we get together. There was talk for a while about a movie being produced on it...but, I haven't heard any more traffic on that. I sure hope it gets released as a movie and it is done properly. Any book by Joseph Marshall III is a good read/listen. He is a Sicangu Lakota from the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. His knowledge of history, archery, and the land is remarkable. The wisdom he shares is powerful and good. 1 2 2022 RAM 2500 - 2018 Oliver Elite II Hull #339 North Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 58 minutes ago, rangerk9 said: Empire of the Summer Moon is a phenomenal read Agree! What a great book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudicca908 Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Some favorite books in audio format: The Third Policeman, by Flann O'Brien (as read by Jim Norton) The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (and all the related Radio Plays), by Douglas Adams The History of Tom Jones - A Foundling, by Henry Fielding 1 Oliver Elite II Twin (delivered 3/28/2022) Tow Vehicle: Chevy Silverado 2500HD diesel "Estrella" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Not trying to highjack the thread into another realm - but this book, IMO, overlaps with those OTT enthusiasts that seek out modifications and perform their own fixes to issues that arise periodically... 2 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca" HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted August 11, 2023 Moderators Share Posted August 11, 2023 Mossemi put me onto a series of audio books by C.J. Box. The main character is a Wyoming Game Warden by the name of Joe Pickett. These are easy listening and if you have ever spent time in and around the Buffalo, WY area you will recognize a number of the places. I've tried to listen to these books in order but there really is no need to do that - each can stand on its own. Bill 3 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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