8 Great Audiobooks for Those Endless All-Night Feeding Marathons

The Last Lecture, by Randy Pausch
Holding a little one in your arms almost guarantees that you will ruminate constantly on the beauty and power of life. In this audiobook narrated by Erik Singer, professor Randy Pausch shares his lifetime lessons in an especially meaningful way, as he was dying of terminal cancer at the time he gave this last lecture. But even on the cusp of death, his lecture was more about living—and his words are a great reminder to live each day and enjoy each moment. (Even those late night feeding moments.)

Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone, by J.K. Rowling
Amazingly versatile actor Jim Dale offers up dozens of voices to bring Rowling’s timeless characters to life. Parents will enjoy revisiting this book while sharing the wisdom and wizardry of Hogwarts with their littlest listeners (and we all know it’s never too early to become a Harry Potter fan!). With just over 8 hours of listening time, this book will last several nights, and just might have you looking forward just a teeny bit to waking up (again) in the middle of tomorrow’s night.

Bossypants, by Tina Fey
These insightful and humorous essays from beloved actress Tina Fey are like a late night hangout session with a treasured girlfriend. You’ll feel like you’re tuning in to your favorite primetime show with her familiar voice narrating her life and adventures. Far more than a memoir, this is an utterly enjoyable audiobook sure to be enjoyed by sleep-deprived parents everywhere. But beware if your baby starts drifting off: The stories are laugh out loud funny!

Year of Yes, by Shonda Rhimes
This book naturally follows the transformative experience of parenting a newborn, as it chronicles author Shonda Rhimes’ year spent testing her personal limits and saying yes to new experiences that came her way. Narrated by Rhimes herself, this book is a good reminder to be open to new experiences; which is especially pertinent to those new to parenthood who might need a little nudge to embrace new opportunities and changes.

The Force Awakens (Star Wars), by Alan Dean Foster and Marc Thompson
When the baby awakens, so should the force. The latest blockbuster in the Star Wars franchise is a great addition to any fan’s collection. The novelization goes a bit beyond the movie, especially with the character development. Marc Thompson deftly narrates the story with excellent sound effects from the film included.

A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman and George Newbern
If you’re feeling like a bit of a curmudgeon in the middle of the night, you’ll easily identify with Ove and his grumpy ways. A cranky old man who wants you off his lawn, Ove finds himself with chatty new neighbors who slowly chip away at his stony exterior. Full of humor and heartfelt moments, this audiobook is an inspiring story about how one person’s life can have a huge impact on another’s, and how the crabbiest exterior can hide a heart of gold.

The Nightingale, by Kristin Hannah and Polly Stone
Catch up on your book club reading list with this engaging audiobook. The #1 NY Times bestseller dives into WWII France and the lives of two very different sisters, Vianne and Isabelle. Narrated with musical French accents for names and places, this story is packed with action and emotion as the sisters live within their German-occupied city and home. You’ll anticipate the arrival of your next nighttime feeding just to continue this compelling story.

My Inappropriate Life Some Material Not Suitable for Small Children, Nuns, or Mature Adults, by Heather McDonald
If you need some laughs to lighten your nights, look (or listen) no further than Heather McDonald. Her bestseller has humorous parenting moments and she openly shares the challenges, and funny moments, of being a working mom. While her material is definitely not suitable for little ears, I would say it’s safe to play this one with a sleepy baby in your arms.