Summer, sun, sunshine, you're finally here! You've already booked your vacation and you're off to the south - but not without the right reading material. Because is there anything nicer than stretching out in a lounge chair with a good book? Yes, if you can save yourself the effort of reading yourself and immerse yourself in an audio book instead. Audible offers free audio books that you can download and simply press play. This means you don't have to focus your eyes on words, but instead you can watch the deep blue sea. Plus a list of our ten best free audio books for your vacation.
1. Audible audio book “The Story of Bees” by Maja Lunde
The history of bees and the history of people is told here based on three different time periods: 1852, 2007 and 2098. The focus is on three families - that of a researcher, a beekeeper and a pollinator, which are told alternately. What initially appears to be a loose arrangement gradually reveals itself to be connected. The main topic is the highly topical death of bees, but it is about so much more: loss, fate, hope. Get “The Story of Bees” quickly and easily as a free audio book from Audible .
2. Audible audiobook "The Labyrinth of Lights" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
After "The Shadow of the Wind", "The Angel's Game" and "The Prisoner of Heaven", Carlos Ruiz Zafon completes his world-famous cycle of novels with the fourth part "The Labyrinth of Lights". In it, protagonist Alicia Gris returns to Barcelona to investigate the sudden disappearance of a minister. He owned a mysterious book from the series "The Labyrinth of Lights", which reminds Alicia of her own fate. Zafon skillfully brings all the narrative strands together and creates an exciting finale! Download The Lybrinth of Lights as a free audio book from Audible .
3. Audible audio book “Altes Land” by Dörte Hansen
Two loners who unexpectedly find a family - that's how "Altes Land" could be briefly described. The novel is about five-year-old Vera, who lives on a farm in the Altes Land with her mother after they fled East Prussia together in 1945. As a “Polack child” she always feels strange there and yet cannot leave. Sixty years later, her niece Anne appears, having fled Hamburg-Ottensen with her son. Dry humor is very important in “Altes Land”! Grab “Altes Land” now as a free audio book on Audible .
4. Audible audio book “In the Shadow the Light” by Jojo Moyes
With A Whole Six Months, Jojo Moyes has conquered the bestseller lists worldwide. Now she delivers a new story full of heart that will especially delight horse lovers. Sarah is trained by her grandfather Henri, once a celebrated dressage rider. However, when he suffers a stroke, the orphaned girl is taken in by Natasha and Mac, whose marriage is in shambles. However, when the girl disappears, the two have to go on a road trip through England and France to find Sarah. Fans of Jojo Moyes should definitely download “In the Shadow of the Light” as a free audio book from Audible .
5. Audible audiobook “Paper Princess” by Erin Watt
If you don't just want the weather to be hot on your vacation, you have the right reading material at hand with the Paper Trilogy. The first part, Paper Princess: The Temptation, introduces us to the world of Ella, who comes from a poor background and is now taken in by a very rich man, supposedly her guardian. His five sons are all too good to be true, but also nastier than any girl clique. Nevertheless, Ella falls in love with the most attractive of them and soon learns to make her own rules. Immerse yourself in a world of luxury and hot guys by getting the free audio book Paper Princess from Audible . Of course, the two subsequent volumes are also available.
6. Audible audio book “Strawberries in Summer” by Anja Saskia Beyer
Are you going to southern Italy this holiday? Then we have the right audio book for you: Luisa and Mona are also going to Italy, because they both need to be away from home. Aunt Giulia's strawberry farm and ristorante are ideal. However, Luisa is not only offered the finest Mediterranean cuisine, but also her childhood sweetheart Matteo and a secret that goes back to the 1950s. Dolce Vita is available to listen to in the form of the free audio book “Strawberries in Summer” on Audible .
7. Audible audio book “Life falls where it will” by Petra Hülsmann
The blurb of this novel is somewhat reminiscent of the Oscar-winning film "Manchester by the Sea": Marie leads a carefree existence, which ends abruptly when her sister falls ill. From now on, Marie has to look after their children and also take on her job. This turns out to be extremely unpleasant, especially because of Daniel, the stuffy boss. But over time, Marie learns that there are things worth fighting for - including love. Get pure beach reading with the free Audible audio book "Life falls where it will ."
8. Audible audiobook “Dead Girls Don’t Lie” by Jay Asher
Let's now move from the romantic books to the thriller corner, because even when the sun is shining, we can still retreat into dark worlds. For example, with the novel based on the hit Netflix series “Dead Girls Don’t Lie.” If you haven't seen the series yet: One day Clay finds tapes in front of his house, recorded by his classmate Hannah, whom he secretly had a crush on. Hannah killed herself two weeks ago and is now describing on 13 tapes why she took this step. 13 reasons, 13 people involved and Clay is one of them. Tension to the power of ten promises “Dead Girls Don’t Lie” as a free audio book from Audible .
9. Audible audio book “AchtNacht” by Sebastian Fitzek
Crime master Sebastian Fitzek creates a story based on "The Purge" in his new thriller: The name of a hated person is thrown into a lottery pot on August 8th. One of them is drawn every year. Whoever gets caught can be killed by anyone in Germany with impunity and also receives ten million euros as a bounty. Sounds like the death lottery? It is, and very exciting at that! It's best to start listening right away by downloading " AchtNacht" as a free audio book from Audible .
10. Audible audio book “Selfies” by Jussi Adler-Olsen
Last but not least, we don't want to withhold Jussi Alder-Olsen's latest work from you: "Selfies" is now the seventh case for Special Department Q, in which investigator Carl Mørck from the homicide squad in Copenhagen is called in to solve a difficult death. But now, of all times, his assistant Rose is feeling bad and is haunted by horrible memories. Anyone who loves Scandinavian crime novels can't ignore Adler-Olsen and should get "Selfies" as a free Audible audio book as quickly as possible.
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You now have the right holiday reading material, now it's time to plan your trip! If your summer vacation takes you to the west coast of the USA, you can read valuable tips about the travel route here .
Download a free audio book of your choice from Audible for your summer vacation.
