Trips are fun to most people especially when it is a family journey. However, those long trips may also turn out to be boring especially when you run out of snacks and all on board strolls to the slumberland. What happens when you are behind the stirring-wheel and all your accompaniments go dozing off? Thanksgiving trips ideas can save the day.
Grab your headphone and sink into a fabulous story. Or rather, convert your DRM to MP3 and let everyone have the feel as you drive along the thick bushy roads to Grandma's house. There are plenty of Audible audiobooks that can keep you company for as long as twenty hours or so. Our list entails the best 6 Thanksgiving audiobooks on Audible to make your family trip one of the greatest adventures this year.
#1. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon – Grace Lin
This modern classic will take you places. The title itself explains why it is among the best Audible audiobooks for Thanksgiving 2018 trip. The story will drive you to a far off land as you wait for the moon to actually meet with the mountain. Alas! The story is about a young girl whose family lives in absurd poverty. In an effort to change her family's destiny, she sets out on a long journey to look for the old man of the moon. There is Jade Dragon who decides to accompany Minli on this long search quest.
This modern classic will take you places. The title itself explains why it is among the best Audible audiobooks for Thanksgiving 2018 trip. The story will drive you to a far off land as you wait for the moon to actually meet with the mountain. Alas! The story is about a young girl whose family lives in absurd poverty. In an effort to change her family's destiny, she sets out on a long journey to look for the old man of the moon. There is Jade Dragon who decides to accompany Minli on this long search quest.
#2. Appleblossom the Possum – Holly Goldberg Sloan
Dustin Hoffman is an awesome narrator who incorporates humour and suspense. These two traits will leave the entire family glued to the story until the destination. This is a story of young possum siblings who set off together. Just as the clever hare, these baby possums are extremely clever and charming. The story cannot be complete without Mama Possum who never tires in teaching her children new tricks.
In a nut-shell, they have to be performers in all circumstances. In adept to keep at par with the changing trends, they keep on with their practices of acting skills. These help them on several occasions though. Turns of events come around and one-day Appleblossom misses his steps and falls down a chimney then is adopted by some little girl. You won't stop listening to all the theatre references and the life after of Appleblossom.
#3. Crenshaw – Katherine Applegate
This tops as among the Audible audiobooks for Thanksgiving travel that will not only entertain but will encourage the better off kids to show compassion to the less privileged. The story is about Crenshaw, a young boy aged 10 who has well-off parents and a comfortable life. However, his friend Jackson comes from a humble family. Even though Jackson is not happy with his parents' situation, Crenshaw steps in and helps him get out of his unending emotions.
This story has a deep teaching on any child who feels marginalized. Nonetheless, it will also help other better kids know how to deal with whatever situations of their friends.
#4. Peter Pan – J.M Barrie
This best Audible book for Thanksgiving journey will, of course, elevate the mood of the entire family members. A magical tale of the boy who never grew up will make the adrenaline of your kids shoot up. I believe they would love to be like him.
It seems like this story will never come to an end as you go magically in the land where people don't grow old. If you are planning to go on that long journey, why not let Lily Collins make it adventurous with the narration?
#5. The Trumpet of the Swan – E. B. White
The Trumpet of the Swan is another best Audible book for Thanksgiving journey that will make your trip memorable. If you have ever watched this video then you probably know the tell-tale of Louis the mute swan.
Louis comes from a family of five siblings. The rest are girls and so, he is so adored by his parents. The parents' dreams are shattered when they realize that he is mute and not able to interact like his other siblings. However, Louis never gives up and wants to help in every possible way. He attends classes and learns how to read and write. Besides, Louis also learns how to use a trumpet, an instrument that helps him find a voice that he uses to attract the attention of Serena his love. He ends up marrying Serena and together they have very beautiful children.
#6. In the Country We Love – Diane Guerreo & Michelle Burford
Diane was only fourteen when she came home to find her parents detained and deported back to their original country, Colombia. The family has been living as undocumented immigrants for quite a long time. However, the end of the road turns out to be the beginning of a bright light. Diane becomes the star of two hit shows, 'Jane the Virgin' and 'Orange Is the New Black'. It is a story that will keep you awake during the entire journey.
More Tips: Remove DRM from Bestselling Audiobooks on iTunes
If you haven't loaded your Audible account then it is high time you did just that. Even the longest journey can go like a flash once you are in hold of any of these Audible audiobooks for Thanksgiving travel. Perhaps you may wonder why your audiobooks don't play on certain devices. Well, let's give you a hint. Once the audiobook is DRM copyright protected, there is no way out other than to unlock the copyright.
Availability of third-party tools makes it possible to play any audiobook of your choice. AudFree Audible AA/AAX Book Converter is at the frontlist. Besides being freely available, you can use it to remove DRM from Audible audiobooks and convert them to MP3. This makes it possible to play in the car as freely as you wish, enabling you to enjoy every bit of that long trip.
Ivan Scott
Staff Editor
