2022 Reading List

Traveling frequently can get monotonous, but enroute transit often provides an excellent opportunity to catch up on that book you wanted to read or listen to. Learning the history behind places you travel to is always a good way to connect with the area.

I have always been a relatively active reader, but I have found myself listening to audio books a lot more recently because I often find myself behind the wheel for extended periods of time. Since reading and driving is frowned upon, I have become a big fan of Amazon Audible.

For me, Audible is quick, easy, and has a massive library of titles to choose from. Titles can be searched for by name or genre and once you start listening, Audible will recommend books you may like based off of ratings you can provide at the completion of each book. With an active subscription you get one credit each month to purchase a new book; however, you also get access to a large library of free books, many of which I have found to be very good. I really enjoy being able to play audiobooks through Apple Car Play from my own vehicle, and now in most rental cars. Books downloaded to my phone make flights and airport delays immensely more bearable and it is also the perfect way to pass time while grinding it out on the treadmill. Another thing I like about Audible is the ability to bookmark portions of the story and write notes so I can refer to them later.

At this point, it is probably best to let you know that I am a huge history buff. Some can find accounts and details of historical events dry and boring, but I love learning about people and their experiences across many different time periods. Topics I find interesting include Western History, the World Wars, U.S. history, U.S. westward expansion, and the Cold War. I consider myself a student of history, but I do like to mix it up from time to time. I also enjoy a good novel or tales about personal achievement and perseverance or stories about humankind's advancement. Lately, I have really been interested in the space race and space exploration.

If you are someone who likes to pursue being a life-long learner or are simply trying to keep yourself entertained until you arrive at your destination, consider taking a look at my 2022 reading/listening list below. Click on the individual book images to visit each book's page on Amazon. There you will find full descriptions and detailed reviews to determine if it is something you'd like to read or listen to. This will be a running list for the entire year so stop back by to see what I have added to my "finished" list. Also, feel free to recommend something in the comments because I am constantly building my "to read" que and I always enjoy having a number of choices when my new credit renews each month. Lastly, a note, each book marked with a "(F)" indicates that it was a free book with an active Amazon Audible subscription at the time I listened to it.