re: Need Audiobook Suggestions

Here are some that are just very good books. I've got them all on audiobook as well so I can recommend the audio versions too. These are all in the political/spy/military/international relations realm, so may not be what you like. All are kind of educational but still really entertaining, which is what I try to find for my commute.

Power of the Dog and The Cartel by Don Winslow - Fantastic Mexican cartel/war on drugs novels that are very closely tied to reality and which span like 30 years. Solid 45 hours of audio between them. Can learn a lot about Mexican politics, cartels and drug war issues from these, and they're very entertaining (if bleak).

Dan Silva books - Probably the smartest series if you're into the page turner spy/badass protagonist stuff. Lots of historical, political, art and travel detail in these.

An Officer and a Spy - Historical fiction based on the Dreyfuss affair in France. One of my favorite books.

Red Sparrow and Palace of Treason by Jason Matthews - These are probably the best spy novels out right now. Written by former CIA officer, they're recommended by the CIA and have a ton of authentic detail about USA-Russia relations. They're also very entertaining but not at all cheesy. Going to be made into movies, supposedly with Jennifer Lawrence.

I Am Pilgrim - Probably the most unique spy/detective type of book in the last several years. Nothing standard about it so it's hard to describe, but very interesting. Also going to be a big anticipated movie in next couple years.