Audiobook Challenge 2014

Here's another reading challenge I'm doing next year.  I never got into the idea of audiobooks until 2012 when I began reading the "Stephanie Plum" books and could only find one of them at my library as an audiobook.  After listening to this one, I got into the idea, and have listened to several over the last two years.  I've even found used ones on cassettes (yes, I have equipment for that).   In many cases, I find myself concurrently reading a physical book and listening to an audiobook on the side.

This year, I listened to over 20 audiobooks, but for this challenge I'm picking the Stenographer level, but often I'll go over whatever level I choose for these challenges. I can assure you I'll get at least 15 next year.

To sign up, visit Hot Listens at this link.  Below are the details copied from the blog:

• Books must be in audio format (CD, MP3, etc.)
• ANY genres count.
• Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are allowed.
• You do not have to be a book blogger to participate; you can track your progress on Goodreads, Shelfari, Facebook, LibraryThing, etc.
• If you’re a blogger grab the button and do a quick post about the challenge to help spread the word. If you’re not a blogger you can help by posting on Facebook or Tweeting about the challenge.

Levels:

• Newbie (I’ll give it a try) 1-5 
• Weekend Warrior (I’m getting the hang of this) 5-10
• Stenographer (can listen while multi-tasking) 10-15
• Socially Awkward (Don’t talk to me) 15-20
• Binge Listener (Why read when someone can do it for you) 20-30
• My Precious (I had my earbuds surgically implanted) 30+

My progress:

As of 7/8, I will going up to the next level since I know I will be listening to more audiobook this year. there are still five months left and I will try to listen at least one each month. But I may do more than that. Will see how many I get over the next months.
EDIT: 8/2 Now I've got to go up again, because I know I will be listening to more!  I'm now a Binge Listener.  

1. He's Just Not That Into You--Greg Beherendt and Liz Tuccillo
2. Zoot Suit--Luis Valdez
3. The Devil Wears Prada--Lauren Weisberger
4. Water For Elephants--Sara Gruen
5. The First Eagle--Tony Hillerman
6. Number the Stars--Lois Lowry
7. A Wrinkle in Time--Madeleine L'Engle
8. Gossamer-Lois Lowry
9. Dying to Please/To Die For/Killing Time--Linda Howard
10. Drop Dead Gorgeous--Linda Howard
11. A Wind in the Door--Madeleine L'Engle
12. A Swiftly Tilting Planet--Madeleine L'Engle
13. Al Capone Does My Shirts--Gennifer Choldenko
14. The Cove--Catherine Coulter
15. Hatchet--Gary Paulsen
16. Because of Winn-Dixie--Kate DiCamillo
17. Vanished--Karen Robards
18. A Single Shard--Linda Sue Park
19. Made From Scratch: A Memoir--Sandra Lee
20. All Night Long--Jayne Ann Krentz
21. Cooked--Jeff Henderson
22. A Touch of Crimson--Sylvia Day
23. Three Tales of My Father's Dragon--Ruth Stiles Gannett
24. Flora and Ulysses--Kate DiCamillo
25. Oh, the Places You'll Go/The Lorax--Dr. Seuss
26. The Memory Quilt--T.D. Jakes
27. The Memory Keeper's Daughter--Kim Edwards
28. The Mercy Watson Collection, Volume 1--Kate DiCamillo
29. The Mercy Watson Collection, Volume 2--Kate DiCamillo
30. The Polar Express--Chris Van Allsburg