Atlas of the Heart
Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
By BrenƩ Brown
Narrated by: BrenƩ Brown
Length: 8 hours 29 minutes
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ⢠In her latest book, BrenĆ© Brown writes, āIf we want to find the way back to ourselves and one another, we need language and the grounded confidence to both tell our stories and be stewards of the stories that we hear. This is the framework for meaningful connection.ā
In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a... Read more »
Tiny Beautiful Things
Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar
By Cheryl Strayed
Narrated by: Cheryl Strayed
Length: 9 hours 39 minutes
Tiny Beautiful Things
“Before she was known as the author of Wild, Cheryl Strayed was the anonymous Dear Sugar on The Rumpus website ā an agony aunt of sorts, if agony aunts were endowed with ruthless compassion, profound honesty, and excellent prose. Tiny Beautiful Things is a collection of these columns. After I listened to Dear Sugar, the podcast she shared with Steve Almond, I decided to give the audio of this a go. No regrets! It is moving and eloquent, and never predictable -- and the fact that she reads it herself means that her compassion comes through not only in her writing but in her voice.”
Claire, East City Bookshop
What Happened to You?
Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
By Oprah Winfrey & Bruce D. Perry
Narrated by: Bruce D. Perry & Oprah Winfrey
Length: 8 hours 27 minutes
"[Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry] are both capable, likable narrators who are sincerely engaged with their subject matter...The performances of these two humanitarians make this a must-hear for anyone recovering from their traumatic past." -- AudioFile Magazine
This program is read by the authors.
Our earliest experiences shape our lives far...
One to Watch
A Novel
By Kate Stayman-London
Narrated by: Kristen Sieh
Length: 11 hours 42 minutes
NATIONAL BESTSELLER ⢠Real love . . . as seen on TV. A plus-size bachelorette brings a fresh lookĀ toĀ a reality show in this razor-sharp, ādivinely wittyā (Entertainment Weekly) debut.
āEffortlessly fun and clever . . . I found the tension impeccable . . . and that made my reading experience incredibly propulsive. Read it in a day and a... Read more »
All You Can Ever Know
A Memoir
By Nicole Chung
Narrated by: Janet Song
Length: 6 hours 42 minutes
All You Can Ever Know
“Nicole Chungās clear and introspective memoir brings new light to the search for identity and navigating both the past and the future when surrounded by the complexity of those who love you. As a transracial adoptee, the incongruity of growing up happy yet uncomfortably different leads her to search out the truth about her birth parents when she is on the brink of becoming a parent herself. This unique, difficult, and often surprising journey considers what one needs most in the world to belong.”
Melinda, Bookshop Santa Cruz
Somebody's Daughter
A Memoir
By Ashley C. Ford
Narrated by: Ashley C. Ford
Length: 8 hours 44 minutes
"Ashley C. Ford brings listeners into her life in this outstanding coming-of-age story...Listeners will cheer as Ford attends college and weep as she visits her father in prison, and when he is finally released." -- AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner
This program is read by the author, and includes a bonus conversation between the author...
The Book of Hope
A Survival Guide for Trying Times
Global Icons Series
By Jane Goodall & Douglas Abrams
Narrated by: Douglas Abrams & Jane Goodall
Length: 6 hours 49 minutes
The Book of Hope
“Listening to this on audio has been a special experience simply due to the fact that Jane Goodallās voice as she delivers her philosophies on hope in regards to the environment is both a balm to a troubled mind and spark of inspiration towards action. There is someone in your life that needs this book and it would make a great gift for them.”
Sofia, Phoenix Books
Wow, No Thank You.
Essays
By Samantha Irby
Narrated by: Samantha Irby
Length: 10 hours 3 minutes
A new rip-roaring essay collection from the smart, edgy, hilarious, unabashedly raunchy, and bestselling Samantha Irby.
Irby is forty, and increasingly uncomfortable in her own skin despite what Inspirational Instagram Infographics have promised her. She has left her job as a receptionist at a veterinary clinic, has published successful books and... Read more »
Broken Horses
A Memoir
By Brandi Carlile
Narrated by: Brandi Carlile
Length: 10 hours 2 minutes
Broken Horses
“For Brandi Carlile fans, her memoir Broken Horses is an intimate look into her life and her music. I always pull up songs mention in books I am reading, but in this case, the Libro.fm audiobook makes it even better. Brandi not only reads, but sings throughout the book. ”
Nona, CoffeeTree Books
Untamed
By Glennon Doyle
Narrated by: Glennon Doyle
Length: 8 hours 21 minutes
Untamed
“I read this book non-stop for a week, underlining, reading passages to my friends & recommending it to anyone with a pulse. There are many great stories inside, but their charm & power, really, is all Glennon. She is a spiritual seeker & leader who loves reality tv, a formidable activist on the global scale who gets anxiety sweats when the doorbell rings. Equal parts poetic & conversational, memoir & manifesto. Her love story will make you swoon. Her shamelessness & relentless self-interrogation will make you feel deeply exposed. This is not a "you can do it, girl!" book. It's more like a spiritual marathon that invites you to jump the guardrail & take off.”
Elon, Apotheosis Comics
Just as I Am
A Memoir
By Cicely Tyson
Narrated by: Cicely Tyson, Viola Davis & Robin Miles
Length: 16 hours 8 minutes
āIn her long and extraordinary career, Cicely Tyson has not only exceeded as an actor, she has shaped the course of history.ā āPresident Barack Obama, 2016 Presidential Medal of Honor ceremony
"Just As I AmĀ is my truth. It is me, plain and unvarnished, with the glitter and garland set aside. Here, I am indeed Cicely, the actress who has been...
Read more »Crying in H Mart
A Memoir
By Michelle Zauner
Narrated by: Michelle Zauner
Length: 7 hours 22 minutes
Crying in H Mart
“I was struck by just how much I loved this book for how it walks through grief not as a way to leave it behind, but as a way to remember its exact shape. Iām grateful for its funny, self-deprecating, and wise observations, and for its difficult beauty.”
Steve Haruch, Parnassus Books
The Anthropocene Reviewed
Essays on a Human-Centered Planet
By John Green
Narrated by: John Green
Length: 10 hours 3 minutes
If you enjoyed Why Fish Don't Exist, then you’ll love The Anthropocene Reviewed.
“A lovely lovely listen read by the author. This is the perfect book to take on a long walk or drive that will make you look at the world in a fresh way. Drawing on personal anecdotes, history, literature and science, Green embraces both small and big ideas and makes you grateful for things you might have once overlooked. 5/5 stars for this audiobook!”
Katie, Bank Square Books
People We Meet on Vacation
By Emily Henry
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 10 hours 46 minutes
People We Meet on Vacation
“What fun! This delightful book should be in every beach bag this summer. A hilariously comedic rom-com with memorable characters, set in varied vacation spots in various years. I enjoyed the changing timeline and seeing the relationship as it grew through the years.”
Shelley Lowe, Monkey and Dog Books
Broken (in the best possible way)
By Jenny Lawson
Narrated by: Jenny Lawson
Length: 8 hours 18 minutes
If you enjoyed Bitter is the New Black, then you’ll love Broken (in the best possible way).
“I accidentally didn't heed my friends adamant recommendations to read Jenny Lawson. I generally just prefer fiction. But let me tell you something! I'm a true convert now. I busted out in belly laughs. I held my breath in sorrow. I nodded "YES!" in unity. I'm now a proud, full fledged, card carrying member of the 'Jenny Lawson is My Imaginary Bestie Club.'”
Miranda, A Little Bookish
Daisy Jones & The Six
A Novel
By Taylor Jenkins Reid
Narrated by: Jennifer Beals, Benjamin Bratt, Judy Greer & Pablo Schreiber
Length: 9 hours 3 minutes
Daisy Jones & The Six
“Oh man, what a ride! I guess Iām the right demographic for this book: I love rock and I grew up in the ā70s, so I wanted to like it...instead, I loved it! Yes, itās sex, drugs, and rock ānā roll, but itās also got wonderfully complex characters that I cared about even if I didnāt like how they acted. Itās a peek into the formation of a band, how the music is made, the struggles of addiction and clashing personalities, and, ultimately, love. The story is compiled of pieces of interviews with the band and those connected to themāa very effective technique that made the novelās pages turn even faster. Taylor Jenkins Reidās Daisy Jones & the Six is one of my favorite books of 2019 so far!”
Serena Wyckoff, Copperfish Books
The Dutch House
A Novel
By Ann Patchett
Narrated by: Tom Hanks
Length: 9 hours 52 minutes
The Dutch House
“This is a wonderful story - well written, excellent character development, and interesting. A story of redemption for siblings. This novel hits an emotional chord on many levels - personal choice, the importance of being present in your everyday life, and letting others make life choices for you instead of you making them for yourself. The novel reinforces the importance of being engaged throughout our life not sleepwalking through it because that is easier. The Dutch House makes one look at your own life and wonders why you made the choices you did and how things could be drastically different with just a small twist of fate.”
Megan, The Willow Bookstore
The Library Book
By Susan Orlean
Narrated by: Susan Orlean
Length: 12 hours 8 minutes
The Library Book
“On the day I turned 2, Chernobyl was struck by disaster. Three days later, hidden among the news and chaos, the Los Angeles Public Library was in flames. Two thousand degrees, more than a million books destroyed or damaged, and the source of the fire unknown. Susan Orlean centers her book on the fire and then moves outward to include librarians past and present, the role of a library in a community, and our own relationships with books. Like Orleanās other books, there is some crime, some travelling, fascinating people, and an amazing tangle of details. ”
Rachel, Bookshop Santa Cruz
Braving the Wilderness
The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone
By BrenƩ Brown
Narrated by: BrenƩ Brown
Length: 4 hours 11 minutes
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ⢠REESEāS BOOK CLUB PICK ⢠A timely and important book that challenges everything we think we know about cultivating true belonging in our communities, organizations, and culture, from the #1 bestselling author of Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of Imperfection
Donāt miss the five-part HBO Max docuseries... Read more »
How the Word Is Passed
A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America
By Clint Smith
Narrated by: Clint Smith
Length: 10 hours 6 minutes
If you enjoyed Long Time Coming, then you’ll love How the Word Is Passed.
“From plantation to Angola Prison. From Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg, VA to the African Burial Ground in New York City. From Ćle de GorĆ©e to Whitney Plantation. From the Emancipation Proclamation to Juneteenth. Clint Smith takes us on an unforgettable journey through the history of slavery in the United States, revealing many truths weāve never been told. Using lyrical prose, he creates a mesmerizing history lesson told through his personal lens. The facts are punctuated by his reactions to the spaces he visits and the stories he hears in each space. Hard truths told in beautiful language make this a book both highly informative and extremely accessible. Every American should listen to or read it; most of us have a great deal to learn and unlearn. And Smithās poetic prose and personal voice keep it from feeling like the invaluable sociology and history lesson it is. Definitely one of the best books of the year.”
Nancy, Raven Book Store
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