Dear Bob and Sue

About This Audiobook

Imagine if a road trip with your snarkiest, most observant friends somehow also involved hiking through volcanic craters and dodging grizzlies. That’s *Dear Bob and Sue*, a laugh-out-loud chronicle of Matt and Karen Smith’s quest to conquer all 59 US National Parks—told in the form of emails to their unsuspecting pals, Bob and Sue. What could’ve been a dry travelogue becomes a riotous, self-deprecating saga of bad weather, questionable food choices, and the occasional encounter with a bison who’s *way* too close for comfort. The Smiths’ wit is as sharp as their camping skills are questionable, and their tales of misadventures—like nearly setting a tent on fire or mistaking a ranger for a serial killer—will have you snorting tea through your nose. If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at your own travel photos or Googled ‘how to survive a bear encounter’ mid-trip, this book is your spiritual guide. The real magic here is the narration by David Colacci and Susan Ericksen, who somehow make the Smiths’ chaotic charm even funnier. Colacci’s deadpan delivery of Karen’s sarcastic one-liners and Ericksen’s exasperated interjections as Matt’s hapless optimism shine. It’s like having a private comedy podcast where the guests never stop complaining about trail mix. Whether you’re an armchair traveler or a seasoned park-rat, the Smiths’ unfiltered honesty and relentless humor make this audiobook feel less like a bucket list and more like a series of disastrously brilliant vacation voicemails from hell.