By Sarah Neel
Communications Manager
Warsaw Community Public Library

WARSAW — Summer is here, bringing with it the promise of family vacations and long, leisurely days. Whether you’re traveling by plane, train or automobile, audiobooks make for the perfect travel companions, transforming journeys into immersive adventures.

At Warsaw Community Public Library, we make it easier than ever to take stories with you wherever you go. With e-audiobooks available on apps like Libby and Hoopla and our extensive collection of CDs and Playaways, you have access to more than 227,000 audiobooks at your fingertips.

With so many options, choosing what to listen to can be overwhelming. We’re here to help. Here are a few recommendations from a variety of genres:

Fiction

“Ordinary Grace” by William Kent Krueger (11 hours) is a poignant coming-of-age mystery that unfolds in a small Minnesota town during the summer of 1961.

“Lonesome Dove” by Larry McCurty (37 hours) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning Western that captures an epic cattle drive across the American frontier with a cast of unforgettable characters.

Nonfiction

“The Art Thief” by Michael Finkle (six hours) tells the thrilling true story of the most prolific art thief in history and his audacious heists.

“Greenlights” by Matthew McConaughey (seven hours) is a wild, insightful journey through McConaughey’s life, philosophy and unique adventures.

Mysteries And Thrillers

“And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie (six hours) is a classic whodunit about 10 strangers on an isolated island who discover there’s a murderer among them.

“Wrong Place Wrong Time” by Gillian McAllister (10 hours) is a gripping time-loop thriller where a mother races against time to prevent her son’s crime.

Series For The Family

The Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien (four books, 77 hours) tells the epic quest to destroy the One Ring in a richly detailed world of heroes, villains and mythical creatures.

The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling (seven books, 117 hours) follows the magical adventures of Harry Potter and his friends as they battle dark forces in the wizarding world.

And if you need another reason to explore these great audiobooks, June is Audiobook Appreciation Month. Embrace this perfect opportunity to dive into captivating stories, make the most of the incredible resources at Warsaw Community Public Library and get listening.