Best Audiobooks 2022 - Audiobooks for Marathon Training

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For anyone who’s ever trained for a marathon or run a streak, you know that all those hours spent alone with your thoughts or listening to your favorite playlist can start to get old.

If you run more during the week, you may need more than just the sound of your own panting to fill the time.

You are reading: Best books to listen to while running

enter the audiobook.

Of all lengths, topics, and genres, audiobooks are perfect for when you’re running solo. download one to your phone or watch, and you’ll have hours of captivating content to propel you through endless late-night and early-morning rides. I should know: As a binge-watcher, writer, and literary agent, I stumbled upon the audiobook’s miraculous ability to make the hours vanish, and I’ve never looked back.

Below are 26.2 audiobooks that will help you survive and thrive during each type of training run you’ll face on your way to the starting line.

books you won’t regret downloading

normal people by sally rooney

nothing like a messy romance to distract you from how tired your body is. Queen of the complicated Irish love story, Sally Rooney delivers just such a story in this novel (recently adapted into a hit TV show) about a pair of young lovers. Connell and Marianne meet in high school and continue to have a rocky relationship from time to time. Will true love conquer all? you’ll have to run a few more miles to find out.

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less by andrew sean greer

is a pulitzer prize winner. it will make you laugh to yourself mid-race. It’s about traveling the world. what’s not to love about this modern classic? Arthur Less is a somewhat acclaimed novelist who is in a spiral because his ex-boyfriend just sent him a wedding invitation in the mail. less’s solution: say yes to half a dozen engagement invitations to talk and try to avoid depression and jealousy. the result is a romantic comedy wrapped in a magnificent travel novel.

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disappearing half by brit bennet

I have never read/heard anything as exuberant, captivating and insightful as brit bennett’s new york times bestseller. It follows the Vignes sisters, a pair of light-skinned black identical twins growing up in the South. one decides that life would be easier if she passed as white, while the other stays true to her roots. what unfolds is a gripping tale of brotherhood that could quietly bring you to tears.

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alex michaelides silent patient

A good thriller can get your heart racing, and if you listen to it while running, you’ll go faster than you planned. one of the best-selling thrillers of recent years is this psychological twister. a famous painter shoots her husband in the face five times and then refuses to say another word. Why did she do it and why doesn’t she talk about it? That’s what criminal psychotherapist Theo Faber is hell-bent on finding out, and the answer will send chills down your spine.

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books to scare you and make you run faster

i’ll go in the dark by michelle mcnamara

Looking to do some sprints or power up the last few miles of your run? try swapping your edm playlist for a scary audiobook. Michelle McNamara’s New York Times bestseller chronicles her obsessive search for the Golden State Killer, who terrorized California and evaded law enforcement for decades. Equal parts personal memoir and sheer horror, this true crime masterpiece will leave you blown away on some impressive strava records.

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justin cronin passage

Gone are the sexy twilight vampires, and to replace them is the passage’s treasure trove of vampire-like post-apocalyptic specters, armed with a highly contagious virus and an insatiable need for human blood. Part The Walking Dead and Dracula, this audiobook (and its two sequels) should only be downloaded if you want to run fast and spend half your workout looking over your shoulder for killer leeches.

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sharp objects by gillian flynn

With a tooth-stealing killer on the loose in the small town of Wind Gap, Missouri, big-city crime reporter and alcoholic Camille Preaker must return home to investigate. As she interviews old friends and family, she pieces together a gruesome story that is as disturbing as it is intriguing. She’s not recommended for solo trail runs or country roads unless she’s ready for terrifying sprints.

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the glass hotel of emily st. john mandel

venturing from a remote five-star hotel in vancouver to the lavish skyscrapers of manhattan, emily st. The John Mandel follow-up to the terrifying Station Eleven will scare your legs into higher gear. The thriller ties together an international ponzi scheme with the mysterious disappearance of a woman, last seen aboard the deck of a ship at sea. Mysterious, fascinating and beautiful, the glass hotel is not for the faint of heart.

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books to transport you to a different world

confidential kitchen by anthony bourdain

Tired of staring at the treadmill monitor or endless sidewalks in your neighborhood? Press play and let Bourdain take you into the drama of sassy cooking in five-star restaurants. Hear from the consummate chef and host dish partly unknown to the culinary world, he’s the narrator, in his memoir, offering a no-holds-barred portrait of the often secretive restaurant community with a side of sly sarcasm. If your run doesn’t leave you hungry, this audiobook will.

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the great gatsby by f. scott fitzgerald

if you haven’t thought about jay gatsby, daisey buchanan and nick carraway since your high school english class, it’s time to give this american classic another try. Jake Gyllenhaal narrates this Audible exclusive, lending his Oscar-nominated talent to the masterpiece of the Jazz Age. prepare to be transported back to the lavish prohibition era of flappers and gangsters.

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jurassic park by michael crichton

Your sweaty 20-mile run won’t seem so bad compared to the dinosaur-fleeing treks through the Costa Rican humidity in Michael Crichton’s sci-fi epic. When Jurassic Park’s carnivorous rides go on a rampage, a team of scientists (and two unlucky kids) must fight to survive. With many of the film’s iconic moments included, but plenty of sharp-toothed new twists and meat-hungry twists, the audiobook is a must-have, whether you’ve seen the movie or not.

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daisy jones and the six by taylor jenkins reid

The perfect novel for an audiobook, this fictional oral history, which follows a 1970s Fleetwood Mac-style rock band, details the sex, drugs and backstage drama that led to their masterpiece album and their mysterious breakup. For the audiobook, a cast including Jennifer Beals, Benjamin Bratt, Pablo Schreiber and Judy Greer voice the bandmates. Travel cross-country on the tour bus of six while racking up miles on a solo trip.

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frank herbert dune

The first part of the dune movie duology is out now and it looks like you have a few years to go before the second part hits theaters. In the meantime, why not try listening to the audiobook? Not only will it explain all the weird moments from the first movie (who was the old lady with the needle?), but it will also prepare you to appreciate the second movie even more. Plus, the book is long, so if you’re training for a marathon, this one can help you cover a lot of miles.

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epic length books

the neapolitan novels of elena ferrante

For 40+ mile weeks, there’s nothing like a long audiobook. Considered “a single novel” by the author, this series of four books traces the friendship of two friends in Naples, Italy, from childhood to old age, following the many twists and turns along the way. The series has been turned into a TV show named after the first book in the tetralogy, My Brilliant Friend. You may not be able to run through the Italian countryside, but let this novel transport you there anyway.

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stephen king’s position

If you’re looking to pass the time, look no further than the booth. Stephen King’s post-apocalyptic masterpiece. follows the survivors of a super flu that wipes out 99 percent of the earth’s population and clocks in at 47 hours and 47 minutes. that’s enough audiobook for 12 marathons. you will laugh, you will cry and you will be very scared, but you will never be bored. If you’re on a budget and only want to buy one book, this is the one for you.

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little women of louisa may alcott

With the adaptation of Greta Gerwig’s Little Woman, starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson and Meryl Streep, hitting theaters in December, there’s no better time to revisit the American classic. however, if you don’t feel like lugging around the 500+ page tome, why not try the lasting image of the brotherhood in audio? And think about how you’ll impress your friends at brunch! did you run a marathon and read the book before seeing the movie? #win

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the harry potter series by j.k. paddle

Arguably the most beloved and iconic audiobooks of all time, the Harry Potter series, narrated by the incomparable Jim Dale, is a delight whether you’re returning to Hogwarts or studying magic for the first time. Listening to Dale’s list of over 200 different character voices is impressive. Furthermore, the audiobook series is over 117 hours long. if you’re running a mile in 9 minutes, that’s 780 miles of magical listening. That’s 29 full marathons, folks!

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books that will make you wish your career was longer

ready player one by ernest cline

If you lack the motivation to put in the miles on long runs, might I suggest you listen to this page-turning sci-fi scavenger hunt? When the inventor of a massive VR gaming empire dies, Wade Watts joins thousands in search of an Easter egg worth the creator’s fortune buried deep within the game. Packed with puzzles, intrigue, and ’80s nostalgia (the game’s creator was obsessed with the decade), the novel is an unstoppable wild ride. Bonus points for audiobook narrated by Star Trek, Stand By Me, and Toy Soldiers Star Wil Wheaton.

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rebecca by daphne du maurier

When a young woman’s maid marries a wealthy widower for the holidays, she thinks she’s hit the jackpot. However, upon moving into Ella’s sprawling mansion, she encounters not only hostile staff loyal to the estate’s former mistress, but also the ghost of the legendary Rebecca. This 1938 romantic gothic thriller is as haunting today as it ever was, and with a Lily James-directed movie coming soon, there’s no better time than the present to download the audiobook. tell your suitors that your runs may be a bit longer than usual.

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the murder of roger ackroyd by agatha christie

There’s something to be said for the classic whodunit. rich man, supposedly alone in his study, stabbed to death. the detective arrives to solve the crime. poison. blackmail. a secret marriage a cunning butler. In this audiobook, however, queen of mystery Agatha Christie not only delivers a delightfully addictive tale of British aristocratic murder, but also one of the biggest last-minute twists of the century. You’ll want to rack up the extra miles just to see who murdered Roger Ackroyd.

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in the forest by tana french

one of three missing boys, rob ryan was found terrified in the woods outside dublin, covered in blood and with no recollection of how he got there or what happened to the others. now, 20 years later and as a detective, he tries to recover his lost memories to solve a similar crime. The first in a series of interlocking Irish thrillers from crime novelist Tana French, this audiobook will give him all the adrenaline he needs to keep running.

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books to teach you something

bad blood of john carreyrou

multitasking champion looking for continuing education credits and toned calves, you have a few options. First, an in-depth look at Elizabeth Holmes and her billion-dollar swindle. Carreyrou, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, examines Theranos, the dazzling blood-testing startup that took Silicon Valley by storm before it was revealed as the biggest corporate sham of the century. a must-read for anyone looking to get up to speed on biotech fraud or simply obsessed with scammers.

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talking to strangers by malcolm gladwell

Nonfiction heavy hitter and podcast guru Malcolm Gladwell is back with a new book, this time focusing on our interactions with strangers. A deft narrator, Gladwell reads the audiobook himself, guiding listeners through social touchstones like the Bernie Madoff ponzi scheme, the case against Jerry Sandusky, and the Amanda Knox trial with an eye for understanding how humans commonly they misunderstand people we don’t know. Sociology facilitated through engaging storytelling, Talking to Strangers will make you question the way you look at every runner you pass.

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jessica simpson open book

You don’t have to be a Jessica Simpson fan to enjoy these memoirs. To be honest, he knew next to nothing about her before reading the book, and was fascinated by the life he led (she auditioned against britney spears for a spot in the mickey mouse club!). while the book itself is a juicy and enjoyable celebrity memoir, the audiobook takes it up a notch. Simpson not only narrates the book herself, but she also sings songs and performs six new pieces of music on the recording.

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becoming michelle obama

who better to spend 20 hours learning from than michelle obama? If you haven’t read the former First Lady’s memoir yet (and based on its 46 weeks on the NYT bestseller list, plenty of people have), may I recommend the audiobook? narrated by mrs. Barack Obama himself, becoming, not only shares many behind-the-scenes presidential secrets (they blow up Beyoncé in the limo), but also offers a lot of wisdom on how to be a better person. plus, listening to a book while she runs 18 miles feels like something the first lady of fitness would do.

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the splendid and the vile of erik larson

No one can bring the dusty annals of history to life like Erik Larson. The author of The Devil in the White City returns with a deep dive into how Winston Churchill stopped Hitler from bombing London in World War II. Larson takes listeners inside the bombardment, taking them through the labyrinthine war rooms of Churchill and into the minds of the men and women who fought against the Germans. brushing up on war history and working out has never been more appealing.

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books for young (or young at heart) runners

the hate you give for angie thomas

It’s not just adults running marathons these days, and if you’re leaning toward something more youthful, here’s a tip: The Hate You Give, which has been on the New York bestseller list for 135 weeks. Equal parts poignant and poignant, it follows a 16-year-old who witnessed the shooting of an African-American high school student by a police officer. however, be prepared for a lot of feelings in between.

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passed by michael grant

No one does high-tension, action-packed sci-fi dramas like young adult auteurs, and there’s no better example than Grant’s Gone. When a 20-mile-wide dome appears off the California coast, leaving only the kids trapped inside, things turn lord of the flies real quick. Add famine, mutated wolves, and superpowers to the mix, and you’re in wacky teen drama heaven. riverdale meets x-men, this is not a series to sleep. plus, with five sequels and a three-book spinoff series, you’ve got content for binge-watching to come.

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perks of being an outcast by stephen chbosky

If you, like me, loved BookSmart, and especially loved Noah Galvin as the kid from the theater who was hosting a murder mystery dinner, then I have the audiobook for you. Perks of Being an Outcast (narrated by Galvin himself) is also a poignant and humorous tribute to the power of friendship in high school. At under seven hours, it’s one of the shorter books on this list, but it’s perfect for a set of shorter runs put together.

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books to help you laugh through the pain

exploring diabetes with owls by david sedaris

Marathon training is often painful and relatively smile-free. why not change that? Incorporate some smiles, and dare I say real laughter, into your long runs with some essays from David Sedaris. In this travel memoir, the famous writer and humorist leads listeners around the world to laugh-out-loud results. The accomplished audio performer, Sedaris reads the audiobook himself. Be careful though, laughing too loud while running can turn into a coughing fit, so avoid this if he’s looking for pr.

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tina fey command pants

tina fey reading an audiobook she wrote. do i need to say anything else? She wrote and acted in 30 Rock, Mean Girls and SNL. her memoir was a bestseller. The audiobook was nominated for a Grammy. the audiobook also includes bonus content not found in the actual book. it would be great to listen to at any time, and that includes while running.

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books to give you so many emotional feelings that you forget the physical ones

underground railway by colson whitehead

One cure for an obsession with knee pain during long runs is to experience intense emotional distress, something Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning and National Book-winning novel is pleased to provide. The tale of a runaway slave set in an alternate history isn’t for the faint of heart, but its emotionally lacerating story and his harrowing prose make it essential listening.

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to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

just like gatsby, to kill a mockingbird probably made it into at least one of your syllabuses growing up. but if you haven’t been reading lately, the audiobook is a wonderful way to revisit the classic. Read by Sissy Spacek (who was hand-selected by Harper Lee), the beloved novel is brought to life in new ways on audio. you will laugh. you’ll cry and there’s no quote in all of literature more relatable to a marathon runner after a long run than when the scout demands to “pass the damn ham.”

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little fires everywhere by celeste ng

soon to be a hulu show starring kerry washington and reese witherspoon, there’s no better time to read ng’s best-selling novel. Focusing on two families living in a progressive Cleveland suburb, Little Fires examines motherhood, community, and the secrets we hide just to get through the day. a bit of a mystery, a bit of a family drama, but completely captivating, this audiobook is sure to help you forget any aches and pains.

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books if you haven’t run enough yet

alexi pappas bravery

one of the best running memories (and just memories in general) in recent memory. Bravely, Alexi Pappas tells her very interesting and inspiring life story (and narrates it herself in the audiobook). she is also a filmmaker, actress, writer and a very good follower on social networks. The book covers all of this, plus her struggle with depression, the loss of her mother, and shooting a movie in the 2018 Olympic Village with Nick Kroll. Maya Rudolph also shows up to read the prologue. what is not to love?

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26 meb keflezeghi marathons

running a marathon is a feat. meb keflezighi executed 26 of them. Now he tells his story in this memoir that chronicles his life following Keflezighi throughout his 26.2-mile professional career (including his victories in Boston and New York and his Olympic medal). he talks about family, faith, and career, but also provides lots of advice on running, training for marathons, and eating right. listen to this audiobook while you train, and you just might end up becoming a better runner too.

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what am i talking about when i talk about running by haruki murakami

You’re training for a marathon! so is haruki murakami! In his career-focused memoir, one of the world’s greatest living novelists recounts his training for the New York City Marathon. An examiner of the human experience, Murakami describes the act of pushing his body through 26.2 miles like no one else can. if you’re looking for commiseration, inspiration, or odd details from another runner’s diary, this is for you.

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on trails by robert moor

While it’s not specifically about running, trail running is about traveling long distances on foot, so I’m counting it. Robert Moor’s exploration of trails, from the cellular level to giants spanning continents, is a masterclass in nonfiction writing. Combining Moor’s own experience as a hiker through the Appalachian Trails, interviews with leading scientists, and profiles of the world’s most outlandish adventurers, On the Trails is a fascinating meditation on a subject I never knew I needed to meditate on. . If you’re only going to hear one thing on this list, I’d recommend you on the trails.

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books you won’t regret downloading

normal people by sally rooney

less by andrew sean greer

disappearing half by brit bennet

alex michaelides silent patient

books to scare you and make you run faster

i’ll go in the dark by michelle mcnamara

justin cronin passage

sharp objects by gillian flynn

audible audiobooks.com google play

the glass hotel of emily st. john mandel

books to transport you to a different world

confidential kitchen by anthony bourdain

the great gatsby by f. scott fitzgerald

jurassic park by michael crichton

daisy jones and the six by taylor jenkins reid

frank herbert dune

epic length books

the neapolitan novels of elena ferrante

stephen king’s position

little women of louisa may alcott

the harry potter series by j.k. paddle

books that will make you wish your career was longer

ready player one by ernest cline

rebecca by daphne du maurier

the murder of roger ackroyd by agatha christie

in the forest by tana french

books to teach you something

bad blood of john carreyrou

talking to strangers by malcolm gladwell

jessica simpson open book

becoming michelle obama

the splendid and the vile of erik larson

books for young (or young at heart) runners

the hate you give for angie thomas

passed by michael grant

perks of being an outcast by stephen chbosky

books to help you laugh through the pain

exploring diabetes with owls by david sedaris

tina fey command pants

books to give you so many emotional feelings that you forget the physical ones

underground railway by colson whitehead

to kill a mockingbird by harper lee

little fires everywhere by celeste ng

books if you haven’t run enough yet

alexi pappas bravery

26 meb keflezeghi marathons

what am i talking about when i talk about running by haruki murakami

on trails by robert moor

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