New Audio Book Releases, Sh*t My Dad Says By Justin Halpern And More

by DorothyD on June 16, 2010

I was perusing the audio books forum and found a very interesting post. A member asked for others to list their top 5 favorite audio books. What a great way to share our favorites! I am still narrowing down my choices. Stop in, check it out, and add your top 5 favorites to the list!

Sh*t My Dad Says Justin Halpern

Justin Halpern found himself, at 28, living at home with his 73-year-old father. His father seems to be quite a character – full of wit and questionable wisdom. Justin began recording his father’s quips on Twitter and became a star. The book, Sh*t My Dad Says (narrated by Sean Schemmel), is the story of their relationship. A sample of Dad’s wisdom: “The worst thing you can be is a liar…Okay, fine, yes, the worst thing you can be is a Nazi, but then number two is liar. Nazi one, liar two.” Take a look at it – it’s also going to be a television show as well! I plan to read it!

The Overton Window by Glenn Beck

So, Glenn Beck has decided to try his hand at fiction. In The Overton Window, narrated by James Daniels, Beck presents manipulation of public perception as the ultimate long-term evil. Terrorism, conspiracy, and history are all components of the plan to destroy America. Beck is a Fox News host. I don’t like him. I won’t read his book. Will you?

Hitch-22 by Christopher Hitchens

Hitch-22 is a memoir written and read by Christopher Hitchens. A self-described contrarian, Hitch is all over the map literally and figuratively. He has been an atheist, a citizen of both the US and UK, and above all an individual. I know little about Hitchens, but he certainly sounds intriguing.

Imperial Bedrooms by Bret Easton Ellis

Bret Easton Ellis is revisiting his past. Imperial Bedrooms, narrated by Andrew McCarthy, picks up the characters from his bestselling Less Than Zero… 25 years later. LA noir at its finest, Ellis looks through the jaded eye of the no longer young characters barreling toward a realization that they don’t want to see. This is said to be a very good sequel, but also appealing if you haven’t read Less Than Zero. I’m seriously considering reading both…

How Pleasure Works: The New Science of Why We Like What We Like by Paul Bloom

How Pleasure Works: The New Science of Why We Like What We Like by Paul Bloom and narrated by Jeremy Johnson is an examination of the science behind our desires. From abstract art to security blankets, Bloom discusses desires, attractions and tastes in the context of the universal habits of the human mind. This sounds very interesting… Admittedly, I probably won’t spend seven hours listening to it, but I am curious.