Haven’t tried the audio book thing myself. But know plenty who have and like ’em very much. There’s something really personal in having a book read for you. Did it when we read Lord of the Rings to the kids. Both readers and listeners had a great time.
If you want to try some really outstanding non-PC works then take a look at John Buchan and Edgar Wallace. The latter’s Four Just Men is outstanding in the genre with heroes who actually murder an MP!