COVID is almost behind us. Things are opening up. We’re going out more often – to study, work and for leisure. But as normalcy returns and we spend more time travelling, the one thing that’s getting impacted is our time with books. This National Read a Book Day, listen to your favourite book on the British Council Digital Library. Audiobooks are a good way to continue our relationship with books. Whether out for a walk, driving to office orwhile running an errand, listening to a book has now become the preferred mode for many booklovers. The British Council Digital Library has a curated collection of audiobooks, from classicsto new books, fiction or non-fiction, that you can enjoy anywhere, anytime.
Below are 5 audiobooks you can access from The British Council Digital Library this National Read a Book Day-
1. For the lovers of a thriller filled with suspense, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie is an absolute mustCurious minds are always onto something new and interesting. Thriller novels when narrated, have their own feels of interesting whims and fancies. This novel by one of the best-selling authors of all time is considered as one of the most mysterious novels, has a baffling traditional thriller background with cases involving blackmail and murder.
2. If you are a true romantic, one of the best romance audiobooks is Love After Love by Ingrid Persaud There’s a hidden romantic in everyone, and when that romanticism is converted through a love story narrated, it is indeed overwhelming. So light up some candles and slip into something comfy while you enjoy this beautifully narrated novel where the lonely protagonist who offers love and hope to people, he meets.
3. Are you one who likes books that open your mind? Then one of the best philosophical audiobooks is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey When we say all genres, we literally mean all of them. We all read for different reasons, and we all have a hidden philosopher in us. It is an intriguing journey to explore the philosophical side in us and this book is perfect way to start with it, if you haven’t already. So, embark on the insightful philosophies through this book the British Council Digital Library.
4. Take a trip into the dystopian world with a sci-fi must-listen, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
For all the sci-fi freaks out there, there is an enormous collection of books available on the Digital Library. The Book set in a dystopian setting is an beautifully written novel which has the setting of a American village, and the struggles of fireman. It portrays the stance of literature and critical thinking.
5. Bring out the child in you with one of the best children’s audiobooks, The Cat with Seven Names by Tony Johnston Reading a children’s novel brings everyone back to the good old days. Read about a friendly cat who roams in a busy urban neighbourhood and has 7 different identities and names. It’s a heart-warming story of someone who wants to be a part of the community. It has a deeper meaning and is insightful, apart from its fun setting.
