*affiliate links used in this post*I grew up reading a ton.  I just really loved to read, and there’s still few things better than a dog eared worn book to me.  But then I had kids and it was harder to take the time for novels.  Unless it’s just JB and I traveling.  My mom suggested audible a few years ago, and I have been hooked.  I have the subscription.  It’s $15 a month and you get one book per month.  Your first month is free if you do a trial!   I love audible because you can immediately (or not so immediately) return your book in an instant if you a.  don’t like the book or b. can’t handle the narrator.  I don’t listen if my kids are around, but in the car on the way to pick up, while doing chores, cooking, or putting on make up… it is a fun way to engage my mind a bit.   It also syncs up with my amazon tap, so I can take it anywhere in the house and not drain my phone battery.

here are some of my faves!

1. Girl wash your face.  I just recently finished this.  Sometimes I find some “self help” books hard to get through.  But I couldn’t get enough of Rachel Hollis, her realness, and straight forward tone. I think all my ladies should listen to this.  Mother or not, her story applies and will be helpful to you.
2. Before we were yours:  This was inspired by a true story.  Once I found that out I was researching the heck out of the plot.  It’s a heartbreaking story but with a good sweet ending.  For sure a tear jerker, but I couldn’t recommend it enough.
3. Capital Gaines:  I love chip and joanna, though I’ve only seen a couple episodes of their show,  fixer uppper.  Chip narrates this, so I think that makes it even better.  Joanna’s book is another one I love – he chimes in, and she narrates it.
4. A simplified life by Emily Ley :  So many great tips about how to simplify your life!  Lots of practical advice I’ve applied since listening.
5. Sister’s First:   Politics aside, you’ll love this.  The twins read their accounts, plus laura bush reads her forward.  It’s a beautiful book about family most of all, and how it is every.thing.
6. Little Fire’s Everywhere:  I just saw that they are making this into a movie and I’m excited.  This took me a bit to get into it, but once I did I couldn’t stop.
7. Big Little Lies:  at this point I have read or listened to all of liane’s books.  She is the most engaging author and this book will blow your mind.
8. The Power of Vulnerability by Brene Brown:  Brene reads this – it’s such a great book for anyone, but I think especially for parents. I love Brene.
9. Simplicty Parenting : a great parenting book I often refer back to.  I fail at this all of the time, but it’s something to strive for.

Any ones you would suggest??