Short on length but long on quality, these titles deliver an elevated listening experience.
Bigger isn’t necessarily better, and sometimes what we’re really craving is something short and sweet.
We all have a lot on our schedules and our attention is so often pulled in multiple directions. What to make for dinner, what to dress the kids in for school, what to add to the grocery list — sometimes our brains are full to bursting.
Many of us want a chance to unwind, but don’t necessarily have the focus to invest in a forty-hour listening experience.
If you’re in the mood for delectable podcasts and but prefer a snack rather than a meal, shorter form content can often be a lot more digestible.
For a fantastic way to unwind — without a major commitment — why not check out one of the incredible Audible audiobooks or on our list below?
Each one clocks in under 10 hours, which means you can finish in a day or snack on a single audiobook or podcast episode throughout the week.
Get Your Fiction Fix
This year, Audible released a savoury , many of which were only made available through Audible. Here are some of the choicest cuts served up for your listening pleasure.
by André Aciman
Written by André Aciman (the New York Times best-selling writer of Call Me by Your Name) and performed masterfully by Edoardo Ballerini, this Audible Original listen follows a group of university friends who get marooned near Positano in Italy and await repairs on their yacht in a charming hotel.
When they meet a mysterious man at their hotel who claims to have psychic healing powers, the students learn more about each other and themselves than they bargained for.
Exploring love, mysticism and even journeys into past lives, this title will hook you in no time.
by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, already well-known architects of clever, thrilling fiction, design a new gothic masterpiece with The Getaway. If you’re looking for a fast-paced thriller that gets into your head and stays there, you’ll love this short, sharp story about newly unemployed Chloe who needs a change and decides to escape to the Lakewood Retreat to recharge.
What starts as a calming getaway with organic meals, celebrity testimonials and self-betterment classes ramps up quickly as Chloe comes to learn the truth behind the true nature of the retreat and its mysterious host.
As a perfect pairing to the narrative, Kate Mara (of House of Cards fame) adds depth and complexity with a gripping performance. If you’re looking for a quick thrill ride, this title is well worth the price of admission.
