This week, we asked the newest member of the BookSparksPR team, Heidi Hurst, what books inspire her!

“Purists may scoff at the idea of audiobooks, but when it comes to long road trips or making exercise interesting, they can’t be beat. Here are five audiobooks I highly recommend for your listening pleasure.”

Bossypants by Tina Fey

Narrated by Tina Fey

“Tina Fey’s autobiography takes you from her childhood up to her time at NBC’s hit show 30 Rock. From funny stories about former Saturday Night Live castmates (I thought I couldn’t love Amy Poehler more than I already did. I was wrong.) to the best advice her mentor Lorne Michaels ever gave her, Tina’s book really comes alive through her humor and snark.”

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Narrated by Julia Whelan and Kirby Heyborne

“Gillian Flynn’s bestselling novel is, naturally, narrated by a man and a woman, as they tell Amy and Nick’s versions of Amy’s mysterious disappearance. As Whelan and Heyborne approach the shocking ending, their voices accurately represent the desperation felt by both characters.”

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling

Narrated by Jim Dale

“There’s a reason Jim Dale is a multiple award-winner. Listen to one of his narrated books, and you’ll want him to read you everything, from epic novels to appliance instructions. J.K. Rowling’s fantasy world is even more magnetic in his voice (he narrates all of the Harry Potter books). If he sounds familiar, he also narrated The Night Circus and ABC’s acclaimed (and sadly canceled) series Pushing Daisies.”

Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman

Narrated by Lenny Henry

“Neil Gaiman’s magical novel is about a man whose life changes with the appearance of a long-lost brother and the discovery that their dead father was  the trickster god, Anansi. Wild adventures follow. Lenny Henry’s booming voice and range of accents is the perfect narration for an already great story.”

Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe

Narrated by Rob Lowe

“After picking this up on a whim, I popped Rob Lowe’s autobiography into my car stereo and was immediately engrossed. I didn’t know much about his life, but boy, does he have a lot of stories to tell. Outsiders fans will love his tales from the set, and West Wing fanatics will be interested in how he really felt during his time there. Rob narrates with breezy confidence and ease.”

Pinterest PS – See what inspires Heidi with this Pinterest board!