Talking books for long distance driving.

[Manicminer]

Going to doing a loooong 10 days of driving in Europe next month with just my cd player to keep me company.

I do however have means to play MP3's so was looking for some recommendations for talking books if anyone has any.

I have a very varied taste apart from soppy stuff so if anyone has listened to some good books recently I'd love to know.

Last time I took a load of The Tech Guy shows in mp3 format but he tended to make me nod off even though the subject was interesting.

[Stu R]

Boat loads of good podcasts out there.

The Infinite Monkey Cage - Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince chatting science, usually with a couple of guests. Very funny at times.
Ricky Gervais - love or hate I suppose, personally I think his podcasts are brilliant, and the 'guide to' series.
Freakonomics - radio show about economics and statistics that's far more interesting than my description suggests
Friday Night comedy - BBC Radio 4's comedy shows, usually either the Now Show or The News Quiz, both decent enough.
I'm sorry I haven't a clue - just brilliant, particularly the ones with Willy Rushton on. (Can be found on less legitimate websites / bays by searching for ISIHAC)
The Smoking Tyre - Podcast from the chaps at TST - contributors to the Drive network. It's not bad.
TED - not as good when you don't have the video, but some interesting stuff nonetheless

I don't really do audiobooks so can't recommend much there, unless you're interested in marketing and the like, in which case Seth Godin's are brilliant.

[DoubleSix]

For me it has to be unabridged and read by the author...

The Kite Runner read by Khaled Hosseini being a good example.

[DoubleSix]

Also, download anything by Clive James, his A Point of View podcasts are immensely thought provoking and funny. Genius.

[IroningMan]

Unabridged stuff - Bill Bryson is good.

[pherlopolus]

I can recommend the Jack Reacher series by Lee Childs, and the charlaine harris southern vampire series. currently on the foundation series by asimov...

I find i get an extra 10% miles out of a tank of fuel when i swaped from rammstein

[Manicminer]

Absolutely superb thanks everyone, especially Stu R although I think a TED lecture in just audio may put me in a coma

Just started downloading a load of stuff so should be set now. Great stuff ta.

[davepoth]

Obama's books are pretty good - he did at least one of the audiobooks himself, and it's funny listening to him swear.

[Trustmeimadoctor]

harry potter read by stephen fry very good but may send you to sleep