2014 Audiobook Challenge Wrap-Up

Posted December 9, 2014 by Carmel in Challenges / 62 Comments

2014 Audiobook Challenge


This is the first challenge I’ve signed-up for in a good long while, and I KILLED IT! I only listened to 27 audiobooks last year, but as you can see from my list below, I’m at 46 for 2014 and there are still a couple of weeks left. I’m hoping to hit 50 before all is said and done, however the holidays are just around the corner, so we’ll see.

Our lovely hosts, The Book Nympho and Hot Listens, are sponsoring a giveaway to celebrate the end of their first year. Enter for a chance to win a 3 month Audible membership or a $25 gift card. Sign-ups for the 2015 Audiobook Challenge will open shortly.

Levels

  • Newbie (I’ll give it a try) 1-5
  • Weekend Warrior (I’m getting the hang of this) 5-10
  • Stenographer (can listen while multi-tasking) 10-15
  • Socially Awkward (Don’t talk to me) 15-20
  • Binge Listener (Why read when someone can do it for you) 20-30
  • My Precious (I had my earbuds surgically implanted) 30+

How I Did

  1. Sin Undone by Larissa Ione – Narrated by Ava Camille Edwards
  2. Heart of Venom by Jennifer Estep – Narrated by Lauren Fortgang
  3. The Spider by Jennifer Estep – Narrated by Lauren Fortgang
  4. Nice Girls Don’t Live Forever by Molly Harper – Narrated by Amanda Ronconi
  5. Tales of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong – Narrated by Mia Barron & Erik Davies
  6. Mercy Blade by Faith Hunter – Narrated by Khristine Hvam
  7. Tricked by Kevin Hearne – Narrated by Luke Daniels
  8. Trapped by Kevin Hearne – Narrated by Luke Daniels
  9. Hunted by Kevin Hearne – Narrated by Luke Daniels
  10. Shattered by Kevin Hearne – Narrated by Luke Daniels
  11. Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews – Narrated by Renee Raudman
  12. White Trash Zombie Apocalypse by Diana Roland – Narrated by Allison McLemore
  13. How the White Trash Zombie Got Her Groove Back by Diana Roland – Narrated by Allison McLemore
  14. Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones – Narrated by Lorelei King
  15. Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones – Narrated by Lorelei King
  16. Seventh Grave and No Body by Darynda Jones – Narrated by Lorelei King
  17. Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop – Narrated by Alexandra Harris
  18. Unhinged by A.G. Howard – Narrated by Rebecca Gibel
  19. River Marked by Patricia Briggs – Narrated by Lorelei King
  20. Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs – Narrated by Lorelei King
  21. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs – Narrated by Holter Graham
  22. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs – Narrated by Holter Graham
  23. Fair Gane by Patricia Briggs – Narrated by Holter Graham
  24. Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop – Narrated by John Sharian
  25. On the Edge by Ilona Andrews – Narrated by Renee Raudman
  26. Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews – Narrated by Renee Raudman
  27. Fate’s Edge by Ilona Andrews – Narrated by Renee Raudman
  28. Steel’s Edge by Ilona Andrews – Narrated by Renee Raudman
  29. Greywalker by Kat Richardson – Narrated by Mia Barron
  30. Poltergeist by Kat Richardson – Narrated by Mia Barron
  31. Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti – Narrated by Karen White
  32. Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti – Narrated Karen White
  33. Written in My On Heart’s Blood by Diana Gabaldon – Narrated by Davina Porter
  34. Charming by Elliott James – Narrated by Roger Wayne
  35. Daring by Elliott James – Narrated by Roger Wayne
  36. Sinner by Maggie Stiefvater – Narrated by Dan Bittner & Emma Galvin
  37. Poison Princess by Kresley Cole – Narrated by Emma Galvin & Keith Nobbs
  38. Endless Knight by Kresley Cole – Narrated by Emma Galvin
  39. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole – Narrated by Robert Petkoff
  40. No Rest For The Wicked by Kresley Cole – Narrated by Robert Petkoff
  41. Wicked Deeds on a Winter’s Night by Kresley Cole – Narrated by Robert Petkoff
  42. The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater – Narrated by Will Patton
  43. The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater – Narrated by Will Patton
  44. The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong – Narrated by Cassandra Morris
  45. The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong – Narrated by Cassandra Morris
  46. The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong – Narrated by Cassandra Morris



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62 responses to “2014 Audiobook Challenge Wrap-Up”

    • Carmel  

      Wait until you see my 2015 goals, IAD is going to DOMINATE that list. I’m psyched that you started Poison Princess; the first-half was a little too YA for me, but it really picks up in the 2nd.

  8. Sophia Rose  

    Amazing! I just listened to my first audio book this past August and did two more. I’m getting the gist of it. Did you end up having a favorite reader in that bunch you listed? I love all those authors and was just curious if listening to their books would be cool too.

    I already like Davina Porter, Diana Gabaldon’s reader.
    Sophia Rose recently posted…Review: Angel Kin by Tricia Skinner

    • Carmel  

      Audiobooks definitely take some getting used to, but once you figure out what works for you, you’ll be hooked. A few of my favourite narrators include: Lauren Fortgang, Luke Daniels, Lorelei King, Renee Raudman & Robert Petkoff. Porter is fantastic too, although Gabaldon’s books are too long for me to listen to. 10-ish hours is my sweet spot.

    • Carmel  

      I wasn’t overly optimistic when I first signed-up, but I’m thrilled with my final results. I used to be a reluctant audiobook listener too, however a great narrator can make a world of difference.

    • Carmel  

      I have wedding planning to thank for this; audiobooks were a great de-stressor, not sure I’ll do as well in 2015. There’s nothing wrong with aiming for the bottom tier, you have to start somewhere!

    • Carmel  

      I read all of the previous installments, this was my first experience with Outlander in audio, and the narrator was amazing. I highly recommend her, but make sure you have LOTS of free time.

    • Carmel  

      A lot of the apps come with timers; it’s a great feature for when you’re listening before bed. I’ve been known to burn through an entire audiobook in my sleep without ’em. Hehe!

  27. Berls  

    Woot! Nice job! I need to do my wrap up still – I’m realm slacking on my challenges lately – but I’m pretty sure I’m at about the same level as you! So many good ones too – some I’ve read, most I still need to. Looking forward to getting even more in next year.
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    • Carmel  

      I try to do one a week, but the longer ones can take up to two. I haven’t been feeling ’em much lately though, so I dunno if I’m going to make it past 46. Oh well!

    • Carmel  

      A new level has been added for 2015, and it’s 50+, not sure I’ll be able to hit that one. I’m a few shy this year, so we’ll see. I liked Cassandra Morris’ narration of Armstrong’s YA series, although as the heroine matured her voice did not.

  31. Lisa

    I’ll have to checkout some of the audiobooks you listened to this year!

    Congrats on reaching the ‘My Precious’ level this year!! I made the ‘My Precious’ level too in the 2014 Audiobook Challenge. I never thought I’d reach it, but was amazed to reach 48 listens for the year.