Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered
The Definitive How-To Guide
By Karen Kilgariff & Georgia Hardstark
Narrated by: Georgia Hardstark, Karen Kilgariff & Paul Giamatti
Length: 6 hours 30 minutes
Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered
“I discovered MFM immediately after the book was released. I listened to the first episode and knew right away that I needed to read the book. Karen & Georgia's easy, casual friendship and dark humor were right up my alley. I quickly finished the book (which I found both touching and hilarious) and kept working my way through old episodes of the podcast. While I enjoyed the book, I realized that I had become so accustomed to listening to the podcast, I actually wanted to re-read the book, this time in audio form (a format that I do not usually dabble in.) Getting to hear the book material straight from the authors' mouths was delightful and just felt right after becoming so familiar with their other audio work.”
Leslie, A Likely Story
This Is Ear Hustle
Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life
By Nigel Poor & Earlonne Woods
Narrated by: Nigel Poor, Earlonne Woods, Lt. Sam Robinson, Chayne Hampton, Andrew Eiden, Gary Tiedemann, Landon Woodson, Cary Hite, Debi Tinsley, Joniece Abbot Pratt, Curt Bonnem, Teri Clark Linden & Pierce Cravens
Length: 10 hours 17 minutes
A “profound, sometimes hilarious, often heartbreaking” (The New York Times) view of prison life, as told by currently and formerly incarcerated people, from the co-creators and co-hosts of the Peabody- and Pulitzer-nominated podcast Ear Hustle
“A must-read for fans of the legendary podcast and all those who seek to understand crime, punishment,... Read more »
The 99% Invisible City
A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design
By Roman Mars & Kurt Kohlstedt
Narrated by: Roman Mars
Length: 10 hours 48 minutes
From the creators of the wildly popular 99% Invisible podcast, comes a guidebook to the unnoticed yet essential elements of our cities. Narrated by Roman Mars, with a bonus Q&A and a Full Episode of 99% Invisible.
Have you ever wondered what those bright, squiggly graffiti marks on the sidewalk mean?
Or stopped to consider why you don't see...
Read more »How to Be Fine
What We Learned by Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books
By Jolenta Greenberg & Kristen Meinzer
Narrated by: Jolenta Greenberg & Kristen Meinzer
Length: 4 hours 54 minutes
How to Be Fine
“Enjoyable and engaging audiobook. I do listen to the podcast, By The Book, and find that both Kristen and Jolenta are funny and brutally honest. They share their lives and how it relates to the self help books they are living by for the two weeks. It doesn’t change in this book format and continue to dispense advice by weaving in what they, themselves, learned during their self help journey. I’m not a self help reader, but like knowing what’s out there, along with the books’ strengths and weaknesses.”
Audrey, Belmont Books
Why Fish Don't Exist
A Story of Loss, Love, and the Hidden Order of Life
By Lulu Miller
Narrated by: Lulu Miller
Length: 4 hours 55 minutes
Why Fish Don't Exist
“Just... wow. Never have I read anything like this. It's remarkable. To say it's part memoir and part biography of David Starr Jordan, the famous taxonomist (don't worry, I didn't know who he was either), on some level is true, but it doesn't even begin to encompass everything this book is. In just over 200 pages, Miller tackles existential philosophy, the depths of the cosmos, racism, queerness, human hatred and human resilience, and much, much more. At its heart, this book is an examination of the friction between humans and chaos, between man and nature. I'd hate to say anything more, because, like David Starr Jordan, it's all about the discoveries. I will say, though, that by the end you will 100% believe that fish do not exist and you will be so, so happy to know it. It'll be the best news you've ever heard. Some books you just love and some books you cherish, and WHY FISH DON'T EXIST is one to be cherished.”
Conner, BookBar
The Wreckage of My Presence
Essays
By Casey Wilson
Narrated by: Casey Wilson
Length: 6 hours 28 minutes
"Magnificent." —People Magazine
The instant New York Times bestseller: Laugh-out-loud, deeply insightful, and emotion-filled essays from multitalented actress, comedian, podcaster, and writer Casey Wilson.
Casey Wilson has a lot on her mind and she isn’t afraid to share. In this dazzling collection, each essay skillfully constructed and brimming...
Read more »Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You)
A How-To Guide from the First Family of Podcasting
By Justin McElroy, Travis McElroy & Griffin McElroy
Narrated by: Justin McElroy, Travis McElroy, Griffin McElroy, Sydnee McElroy, Rachel McElroy, Teresa McElroy & Clint McElroy
Length: 5 hours 9 minutes
Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You)
“I'm lucky enough to be a frequent guest on others' podcasts, but I didn't know much about how to produce, publish, and promote my as-yet-nonexistent podcast. I listened to the audio version of this and really enjoyed it even though I wasn't already an established fan of the authors' podcasts. There was a good bit of technical info that one would ordinarily have to dig around for online. They talk about what equipment you do and don't need, and walk you through what you'll require day one and what can wait until you've made a mint. Glad to have this one in my arsenal should I ever create my own show! ”
Janet, Avid Bookshop
You Got Anything Stronger?
Stories
By Gabrielle Union
Narrated by: Gabrielle Union
Length: 8 hours 8 minutes
“Funny, tender, and so good.” —Mindy Kaling, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Why Not Me?
Remember when we hit it off so well that we decided We’re Going to Need More Wine? Well, this time you and I are going to turn to our friend the bartender and ask, You Got Anything Stronger? I promise to continue to make you laugh, but with this...
Read more »The Anatomy of Desire
A Novel
By L. R. Dorn
Narrated by: Santino Fontana, Shelby Young, Marin Ireland, JD Jackson, Dan Bittner, Vikas Adam, Gabra Zackman, Fred Berman, Darrell Dennis, Oliver Wyman, Jonathan Davis, Hillary Huber, Lisa Flanagan & Sharahn LaRue
Length: 8 hours 12 minutes
The Anatomy of Desire
“This is a great modern retelling of An American Tragedy!I thoroughly enjoyed the format. It reads like an episode of Law and Order. Social media has made an indelible mark on our modern landscape, including even...crimes of passion. I listened to the audio version. It’s a veritable ‘who’s who’ of audible superstars. Fans of audio books will recognize a narrative voice (or three)! ”
Kathy, The Well-Read Moose
Cultish
The Language of Fanaticism
By Amanda Montell
Narrated by: Ann Marie Gideon
Length: 8 hours 21 minutes
The author of the widely praised Wordslut analyzes the social science of cult influence: how cultish groups from Jonestown and Scientology to SoulCycle and social media gurus use language as the ultimate form of power.
What makes “cults” so intriguing and frightening? What makes them powerful? The reason why so many of us binge Manson...
The World of Lore: Monstrous Creatures
The World of Lore
By Aaron Mahnke
Narrated by: Aaron Mahnke
Length: 9 hours 5 minutes
A fascinating, beautifully illustrated guide to the monsters that are part of our collective psyche, featuring stories from the Lore podcast—now a streaming television series—including “They Made a Tonic,” “Passed Notes,” and “Unboxed,” as well as rare material.
They live in shadows—deep in the forest, late in the night, in the dark recesses of... Read more »
The Sum of Us
What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together
By Heather McGhee
Narrated by: Heather McGhee
Length: 11 hours 8 minutes
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • One of today’s most insightful and influential thinkers offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations of Americans have failed to learn: Racism has a cost for everyone—not just for people of color.
WINNER OF THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD • ONE... Read more »
Thanks for Waiting
The Joy (& Weirdness) of Being a Late Bloomer
By Doree Shafrir
Narrated by: Doree Shafrir
Length: 8 hours 49 minutes
An honest, witty, and insightful memoir about what happens when your coming-of-age comes later than expected
“Thanks for Waiting is the loving, wise, cuttingly funny older sister we all need in book form.”—Tara Schuster, author of Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies
Doree Shafrir spent much of her twenties and thirties feeling out of sync with her... Read more »
Talking to Strangers
What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know
By Malcolm Gladwell
Narrated by: Malcolm Gladwell
Length: 8 hours 57 minutes
Talking to Strangers
“Gladwell's synthesis of famous news clips, infamous moments in history, and a collection of behavioral studies is uncannily fascinating. I found myself at turns nodding along with his points and shaking my head incredulously. While I was reading, I would over-analyze conversations and encounters I had with strangers, and then laugh at myself for being so paranoid. I rose to the enraged defense of the victims of violent crimes he recounted in the book and was horrified to find myself possibly trying to understand with some of the behaviors of the perpetrators. In the end, I'm not sure I agree with everything Gladwell discussed. But then again, I don't think he set out to convince anyone of any particular thing. His goal was to answer what could have happened in the case of Sandra Bland and to peel back the layers to expose human behaviors and assumptions that could have possibly played a role in the incident. This was the first book by Gladwell that I've read and I look forward to exploring more of his work. This audiobook was particularly interesting. Gladwell narrated but integrated interview clips, news sound bites, and actor reenactments throughout the audio. At first jarring and a little worrisome, because I thought I wasn't going to understand the clips due to audio quality, it was an addition that I found myself enjoying and really added depth to the book's thematic goals. I definitely recommend this book! Especially the audiobook version.”
Rebekah, Gottwals 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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Universe
By Jorge Cham & Daniel Whiteson
Narrated by: Jorge Cham & Daniel Whiteson
Length: 7 hours 1 minutes
"Delightful, funny, and yet rigorous and intelligent: only Jorge and Daniel can reach this exquisite balance." —Carlo Rovelli, author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and Helgoland
You’ve got questions: about space, time, gravity, and your odds of meeting your older self inside a wormhole. All the answers you need are right here.
As a species,... Read more »
Adnan's Story
The Search for Truth and Justice After Serial
By Rabia Chaudry
Narrated by: Rabia Chaudry
Length: 14 hours 30 minutes
"Chaudry, a friend of Adnan Syed's family, has been tracking the case since he was first convicted of murder. Through the passion in her voice it's clear she cares deeply about him and his situation." — AudioFile Magazine
This program is read by the author.
*A New York Times bestseller*
Serial told Only Part of the Story…
In early 2000, Adnan Syed...
Cosmic Queries
StarTalk’s Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We’re Going
By James Trefil & Neil deGrasse Tyson
Narrated by: Neil deGrasse Tyson & Lauren Fortgang
Length: 6 hours 18 minutes
For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on rich material from his beloved StarTalk podcast.
In this illuminating audiobook, Tyson and coauthor James...
Read more »Big Friendship
How We Keep Each Other Close
By Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman
Narrated by: Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman
Length: 5 hours 33 minutes
A close friendship is one of the most influential and important relationships a human life can contain. Anyone will tell you that! But for all the rosy sentiments surrounding friendship, most people don’t talk much about what it really takes to stay close for the long haul.
Now two friends, Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman, tell the story of their... Read more »
Discover Your Dharma
A Vedic Guide to Finding Your Purpose
By Sahara Rose
Narrated by: Sahara Rose
Length: 9 hours 20 minutes
Say Yes to Your Higher Calling.
It is no coincidence you have found this book. Your soul is calling you to step fully into your purpose, your truth, the reason why you are here: your dharma. This lifetime is about figuring out what your dharma is. When you say yes to your higher calling, everything you've been seeking naturally manifests. This... Read more »