Now that you've got a little more time on your hands, you might have thought about picking up a selection of the books you've always wanted to read. If you have the attention span of a 4-year-old, though (guilty), you might be better suited to audiobooks.
It might feel like cheating, but it isn't. Think of it like this: you can listen to all of your favourite books while you work, when you're cleaning the house, doing a jigsaw or when you're doing a workout. It's a genius way of multi-tasking, if you ask me.
Narrated by some brilliant people, there's a whole universe of audiobooks out there just waiting to be discovered. Plus, you can even try out Amazon Audible FREE for 30 days, to see if you like what you hear.
Or, if you already have an Amazon Prime subscription, you can get three months of Audible for 99p right now. Bargain!
What is Amazon audible?
Amazon Audible is a listening service that brings the library to your fingertips. Not only is the 30 day free trial pretty awesome, but it's only £7.99 per month thereafter, which is cheaper than buying a new book each month. You'll also get daily discounts on books, so you can build up your collection and tick off everything on your book-et list.
You'll receive access to audiobooks, original series and more on the free app, you own your books even if you cancel your subscription and you can swap any book you're not feeling.
There's unlimited listening to documentaries, comedies and more, plus you can listen online or offline, saving your precious data.
Audible membership
There are lots of options to keep your online library looking fresh, suiting the occasional reader or the most avid among you.
1 Book Monthly Membership £7.99/month - 1 credit per month
2 Book Monthly Membership £14.99/month - 2 credits per month
12 Book Annual Membership £69.99/year - 12 credits per year at time of enrolment
24 Book Annual Membership £109.99/year - 24 credits per year at time of enrolment
Whether you like a good autobiography, fiction or self-help book, there's something for everyone. Here are some of our favourite audiobooks available currently available:
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The best audio books
1 of 10The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger
Loved the film? Duh. So why not give the book a go? Listen as Andrea sets foot in the plush Manhattan offices of Runway and meets the intimidating Miranda Priestly, navigating through the complicated world of fashion. Narrated by Laurel Lefkow.
2 of 10Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Potterheads, listen up! You can get every single one of the Harry Potter books on Audible, so it's the perfect time to revisit the magical franchise. Narrated by the icon that is, Stephen Fry.
£17.99
3 of 10This Is Going to Hurt by Adam McKay
Adam Kay's This is Going to Hurt provides a jarring account of his time as a junior doctor. Hilarious, horrifying and heartbreaking, this diary gives you a front row seat to what those on the NHS front line go through. Narrated by the author.
4 of 10Becoming by Michelle Obama
Want to be inspired and uplifted? This intimate and powerful memoir by the former First Lady of the United States is sure to do just that. Michelle narrates this one herself.
£10.49
- Rrp: £11.99
5 of 10The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
The Handmaid's Tale series has the world hooked, but the book is something else entirely. Maybe not one to listen to while you're working (you won't be able to stop listening) but it's well worth adding to your repertoire. Narrated by Elisabeth Moss, who plays Offred in the series.
6 of 10Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding
Bridget Jones wins the award for the most hilarious and relatable character ever created. Relive the hilarity with this audiobook, the perfect work companion, or ideal for having a glass of wine in the evening. Narrated by Imogen Church.
7 of 10My Sh*t Therapist by Michelle Thomas
Hilarious and heart-wrenching all at the same time, this book will feel like a warm hug if you're struggling right now. Narrated by the author herself, detailing her own journey with mental illness.
8 of 10The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
Profane, ruthless and utterly hilarious, this audio book will make you see things totally differently. Narrated by Roger Wayne.
9 of 10The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
Fancy a heart-warming story? The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes tells the story of Alice, who's stuck in a disappointing marriage and longs for something more. She joins an unlikely group of women on their mission to bring books and reading to those that need it, and Alice finally finds the freedom, friendship and love that she's been looking for. Narrated by Julia Whelan.
10 of 10The Woman I Was Before by Kerry Fisher
If you're a fan of Big Little Lies, you'll love The Woman I Was Before. It follows Gisela, Sally and Kate who become friends on their estate, but behind their front doors, they all have secrets to hide. Narrated by Emma Spurgin Hussey.
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