"Best running book ever?"
Very possibly. And great narration. This is a combination of a great running story and terrific backround information. I was sorry it ended.
"Does anyone listen to these first?"
Briefly-does anyone list to these books before they are become available? Why does a narrator get away with mispronouncing words? I couldn't believe hearing VISA Versa. It's a great book, but I can't be sure what I'm hearing is what's written.