Dads can get 'best' gardening book for free with 1,000s of others in Father's Day deal
It's time to start pondering over what to gift dad for Father's Day, but fathers are notoriously difficult to shop for. They likely have all the gardening tools, cycling gear, gaming accessories and golf kit they could ever want, and finding a small yet significant gift for Father's Day is always a tough task.
But here's something dad might not have considered: enjoying an audiobook. Audiobooks are a brilliant way to increase reading time, as it's simple to plug in headphones and go for a stroll, do chores around the house or even listen while driving the car.
If shoppers are on the hunt for a perfect Father's Day gift, online audiobook and podcast service Audible has a one month free premium plus trial on offer. After the first month is over, it then drops to £8.99 a month with a plethora of books to listen to.
As the deal coincides perfectly with Father's Day, it's worth highlighting some of the fan favourites for Dads on the platform. Firstly, there's Monty Don's Down to Earth Gardening book which features gardening wisdom from Don himself - who is best known as the main presenter of the BBC TV series Gardeners' World - including essential tips, knowledge and musings from his 50 years of gardening experience.
Not only do listeners get to hear Monty's thoughts and garden ideas about nature, seasons, colour, design, pests and much more, they also hear his actual voice as he narrates the entire book, reports the Mirror.
For those who aren't particularly fond of gardening, Don has another book available on Audible titled Nigel: My Family and Other Dogs. In this book, he delves into the deep connections we form with animals, sharing stories about his own dog, Nigel, and other special dogs that have been a part of his life.
If your father is more inclined towards fiction, there's a wide selection of James Patterson books available on Audible. His works often revolve around themes of mystery, thriller, and suspense, such as The Commuter.
This gripping tale follows a woman who overhears a murder plot during her morning commute and finds herself entangled in the situation as she attempts to prevent it.
Alternatively, Richard Osman's classic, The Thursday Murder Club, could be an excellent choice. This story revolves around four unlikely friends in a retirement village who meet weekly to investigate unsolved murders.
However, things take a turn when a brutal killing occurs right on their doorstep. With a film adaptation directed by Chris Columbus set to hit Netflix soon, it might be a good idea for dads to familiarise themselves with the mysteries before the film's release in August.
Audible isn't the only audiobook game in town; Spotify, for instance, boasts a library of over 250,000 titles for Premium users to stream every month, covering everything from science fiction to romance. For just £11.99 a month, members can indulge in up to 15 hours of literary listening pleasure on the platform.
Likewise, Apple offers an audiobook experience through Apple Books, where consumers can purchase and enjoy a diverse range of audible reads.
Yet, it's worth noting that Audible's offerings receive high praise, with titles like Don's "Down to Earth" securing an impressive 4.9 out of 5-star rating across 512 reviews. One satisfied audiophile expressed: "One of the best books I have listened to. It's like he is sitting there in the room with you and soooooo interesting! ! ! He has an approach like no other gardener when explaining everything in such a poetic and feeling way... Highly recommended."
Another listener enthused about the practicality: "Excellent. Instructions are great... Follow the book to a wonderful looking garden."
Another listener enthused about the practicality: "Excellent. Instructions are great... Follow the book to a wonderful looking garden."
The enjoyment was echoed by another customer who shared: "Loved every minute of this book. I think I'm going to listen again right now."
However, not all feedback was glowing, with one novice gardener admitting: "As a not-even-beginner-yet gardener this book was an information overload. This is a book for the intermediate to experienced gardener to get new insights and inspiration."
Listeners have praised the audiobook, with one saying: "Wonderful book read in his own charming and inimitable style. The only negative is the occasional speeding up (editor not narrator I suspect) which is very hard to take in at times."
For a limited time, new customers can enjoy a free one-month trial of Audible, making it an ideal gift for dads this Father's Day.
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