Sports & Recreation audiobooks

This is esports (and How to Spell it) – LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK AWARD 2020

By: Paul Chaloner

Narrated by: Paul Chaloner & Sarah Ovens

Length: 9 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK AWARD 2020

'You need this. Trust me, buy it now.' - Weekly GG

'a triumph... a must-read for newcomers and veterans alike' – Forbes

‘Paul Chaloner is a living legend in the esports space.’ - Jason Lake, founder and CEO of the esports team Complexity Gaming

‘Terrific stories and insights from the inside.’ -... Read more

Yoga and Veganism

By: Sharon Gannon

Narrated by: Sharon Gannon

Length: 7 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

In Yoga and Veganism, Sharon Gannon—co-creator of the renowned Jivamukti Yoga method—weaves together a compelling exploration of the intersection between the spiritual practice of yoga, physical health, care for the planet, and a peaceful coexistence with other animals and nature. Through clear and accessible language, Gannon unpacks the wisdom... Read more

Future Value

By: Eric Longenhagen & Kiley McDaniel

Narrated by: Perry Daniels

Length: 18 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

An unprecedented look inside the world of baseball scouting and evaluation from Fangraphs' lead prospect analysts

For the modern major league team, player evaluation is a complex, multi-pronged, high-tech pursuit. But far from becoming obsolete in this environment. But far from becoming obsolete in this environment—as Michael Lewis's Moneyball... Read more

Aaron Hernandez’s Killing Fields

By: Dylan Howard

Narrated by: David Linski

Length: 8 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

From teenage gang member to $40 million star of the New England Patriots, from All-American college player to drug addict, murderer, dead by suicide in his jail cell at age twenty-seven…you think you know the Aaron Hernandez story? You don’t.For the first time, Aaron Hernandez’s Killing Fields will reveal the real, hitherto unknown motive for... Read more

Oscar Charleston

By: Jeremy Beer

Narrated by: David Sadzin

Length: 13 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Buck O'Neil once described him as "Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, and Tris Speaker rolled into one." Among experts he is regarded as the best player in Negro Leagues history. During his prime he became a legend in Cuba and one of black America's most popular figures. Yet even among serious sports fans, Oscar Charleston is virtually unknown today.

In a... Read more

Exercise Anytime & Anywhere

By: John Fletcher

Narrated by: John Fletcher

Length: 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Ten tips Are gym memberships worth the money? If you're going to be training at home, can you get the same level of benefits from your training as you get from a gym? The answer is yes. This book will give you best ten tips to make sure you can work out anywhere at anytime.to make sure you can work out anywhere at anytime Read more

Sue Perkins: Nature Table

By: Catherine Brinkworth, Kat Sadler & Jon Hunter

Narrated by: Sue Perkins

Length: 2 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

What do a whale’s eardrum, a beaver’s anal gland and the feather of a lesbian albatross have in common?

They’re not the ingredients for the beginnings of a bad joke, but some of the objects brought in for 'show and tell' in Nature Table with Sue Perkins.

Listen as a marine biologist, an ethnobotanist, an ant expert (yes, really), a wildlife... Read more

Seeds from Scratch

By: Alice Vincent

Length: 1 hour 24 minutes

Abridged: No

A step-by-step audio guide to gardening in lockdown.

Gardener and journalist Alice Vincent talks you through turning a handful of seeds into your very first plants. Whether you've got a north facing balcony, a sunny windowsill or a shaded nook, Alice will help you bring a little bit of green into your life.

With clear instructions and expert... Read more

Gaming the Game

By: Sean Patrick Griffin

Narrated by: Joe Barrett

Length: 8 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

In June 2007, the FBI informed the NBA that one of its referees, Tim Donaghy, was the subject of a probe into illegal gambling. Within months, the public knew the broad outlines of a scheme involving Donaghy betting on games he officiated with a coconspirator, longtime Donaghy acquaintance and professional gambler Jimmy "Baba" Battista. They... Read more

Nature's Best Hope

By: Douglas W. Tallamy

Narrated by: Adam Barr

Length: 6 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

Douglas W. Tallamy’s first book, Bringing Nature Home, awakened thousands of individuals to an urgent situation: wildlife populations are in decline because the native plants they depend on are fast disappearing. His solution? Plant more natives. In this new book, Tallamy takes the next step and outlines his vision for a grassroots approach to... Read more

The Science of Diet & Exercise

By: Scientific American

Narrated by: Suzie Althens

Length: 2 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

The Science of Diet & Exercise examines traditional weight loss advice and finds it wanting. Data shows that the kinds of foods you eat are as important as how much you eat, and studies of physically active hunter-gatherers illustrate that energy expenditure (caloric burn) stays virtually constant, regardless of activity. The nine articles... Read more

Mr. Met

By: Jay Horwitz

Narrated by: Barry Abrams

Length: 8 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

Anyone who knows Jay Horwitz knows he loves stories, and has a wealth of them to share. As the beloved, longtime PR director for the New York Mets, he has witnessed and quietly shaped some of the most memorable moments in team history, becoming a trusted friend and mentor to generations of players, from Darryl Strawberry to Jacob deGrom.

In... Read more

How to Stay Fit and Healthy During Pregnancy

By: Kate Brian

Narrated by: Rosie Akerman

Length: 3 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

We are constantly bombarded with information about diet and fitness and how important this is to a healthy lifestyle, and there is an increasing focus on pregnancy as a phase of life when this really matters. Sifting out the evidence-based, accurate information can be a challenge, and that’s where How to Stay Fit and Healthy during Pregnancy... Read more

Indoor Gardening

By: Tom Gordon

Narrated by: Matyas J.

Length: 3 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover creative ways to grow succulent fruits and edible veggies and transform your home from a bland, urban arrangement to a lush green, year-round vegetable garden with the definitive guide to indoor gardeningDo you want a little more greenery in your home, but are worried you don't have ample backyard space in your apartment right in the... Read more

Raised Bed Gardening

By: Luke Smith

Narrated by: Peter Prova

Length: 3 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover how to grow vibrant, robust and healthy plants in less space and with less effort than you ever thought possible with the ultimate guide to raised bed gardeningHave you seriously considered setting up your own garden, but don't have enough backyard space for traditional gardening? Do you want to cultivate fresh fruits, veggies and even... Read more

THE TOP 10 THINGS YOU DIDNT KNOW ABOUT GETTING HEALTHY

By: Shane Cuthbert

Narrated by: Shane Cuthbert

Length: 1 hour 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Go out and ask a bunch of your friends whether or not they have a preference for Coke and Pepsi. Some people say they taste the same, but most people will say they can taste the difference. You probably have some vague memory of the ads you’ve seen over the years for these products. Scantly clad, young attractive guys and girls in the prime of... Read more

Indoor Gardening

By: Tom Gordon

Narrated by: Matyas J.

Length: 3 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover creative ways to grow succulent fruits and edible veggies and transform your home from a bland, urban arrangement to a lush green, year-round vegetable garden with the definitive guide to indoor gardeningDo you want a little more greenery in your home, but are worried you don't have ample backyard space in your apartment right in the... Read more

HOW TO TRICK YOUR BRAIN INTO LOOSING WEIGHT

By: Shane Cuthbert

Narrated by: Shane Cuthbert

Length: 1 hour 28 minutes

Abridged: No

What if you can reprogram your brain to crave healthier habits instead? If you could figure out a way to create that magnetic pull towards healthy foods, you wouldn’t have to keep trying to force yourself into eating healthy. Instead, you would be eating healthy foods on autopilot.Here’s another question. Can this magnetism be changed? Could... Read more

Rafa

By: Rafael Nadal & John Carlin

Narrated by: Bernardo Cubria & Nicholas Guy Smith

Length: 9 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

In his memoir, written with award-winning journalist John Carlin, tennis star Rafael Nadal reveals the secrets of his game and shares the inspiring personal story behind his success.
What makes a champion? What does it take to be the best in the world at your sport? Rafael Nadal has the answers.
It begins in Mallorca, where the tight-knit Nadal... Read more

24

By: Willie Mays & John Shea

Narrated by: Bob Costas, Julian McWilliams & Larry Herron

Length: 11 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The legendary Willie Mays shares the inspirations and influences responsible for guiding him on and off the field in this reflective and inspirational memoir.

"Even if, like me, you thought you had pretty much read and heard all there was to read and hear about Willie Mays, this warmhearted book will inform... Read more

Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?

By: Alex Hutchinson

Narrated by: Roger Wayne

Length: 8 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

In Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?, physicist and award-winning journalist Alex Hutchinson tackles dozens of commonly held beliefs and looks at just what research science has—and has not—proven to be true:

● Should I exercise when I'm sick?

● Do I get the same workout from the elliptical machine that I get from running?

● What role... Read more

Food Forensics

By: Mike Adams

Narrated by: Roger Wayne

Length: 9 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

What’s really in your food?Award-winning investigative journalist and clean food activist Mike Adams, the “Health Ranger,” is founder and editor of Natural News, one of the top health news websites in the world, reaching millions of readers each month.Now, in Food Forensics, Adams meticulously tests groceries, fast foods, dietary supplements,... Read more

Big Sexy

By: Bartolo Colón

Narrated by: Bernardo de Paula

Length: 2 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

From picking coffee in the Dominican Republic to reaching icon status as a Major League pitcher in America, here is the story of baseball’s most colorful player told in his own wordsBartolo Colón—also known as Big Sexy—is a baseball icon and one of the most beloved players to ever play the game. In a career spanning twenty-one years, Colón has... Read more

Advanced Bushcraft

By: Dave Canterbury

Narrated by: Travis Tonn

Length: 5 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Trek deeper into the wilderness with New York Times bestselling author Dave Canterbury!

In this valuable guide, survivalist Dave Canterbury goes beyond bushcraft basics to teach you how to survive in the backcountry with little or no equipment. Using the foundation you learned in Bushcraft 101, Canterbury shows you how to completely immerse... Read more