Language bestsellers

Cultish

The Language of Fanaticism

By: Amanda Montell
Narrated by: Ann Marie Gideon
Length: 8 hours 21 minutes

“Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this on Libro.fm. Entertaining, informative, and a must-read (listen to) for anyone interested in Cults, MLMs, Fitness, the English language... etc. Read more

Superbloom

How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart

By: Nicholas Carr
Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross
Length: 9 hours 30 minutes

From the author of The Shallows, a bracing exploration of how social media has warped our sense of self and society. From the telegraph and telephone in the 1800s to the internet and social media in our own day, the public has welcomed new communication systems. Whenever people gain more power to share information, the assumption goes, society... Read more

Wordslut

A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language

By: Amanda Montell
Narrated by: Amanda Montell
Length: 6 hours 56 minutes

“Read by the author, Amanda Montell takes you on a feminist history of the English language. Wordslut is witty, engaging and eye-opening to the inherent misogyny baked into the history of the English language. Read more

1000 Words

A Guide to Staying Creative, Focused, and Productive All-Year Round

By: Jami Attenberg
Narrated by: Jami Attenberg, Kamali Minter, Joy Osmanski & André Santana
Length: 4 hours 55 minutes

“Are you an artist? Stop right here and pick up 1000 Words. Read or listen to a little each day to refresh your outlook and commitment to creating. It's positive and challenging and just perfect for helping you make progress on your art. Definitely a new favorite for me. Read more

Learn Spanish with Paul Noble for Beginners – Complete Course

Spanish Made Easy with Your 1 million-best-selling Personal Language Coach

By: Paul Noble
Narrated by: Paul Noble
Length: 13 hours 20 minutes

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. This course covers European and Latin American Spanish. Take a... Read more

On Writing

A Memoir Of The Craft

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Stephen King, Joe Hill & Owen King
Length: 9 hours 6 minutes

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WRITING with fresh testimonials from fellow writers about why they love Stephen King and On Writing—and a few new words on the joy of writing from King himself.

*ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME*

Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s... Read more

80 Short Stories In Spanish - 4 Books in 1

Improve Your Reading Comprehension With Engaging Tales Starting At Beginner's Level To Achieving Advanced Mastery

Learning One Tale at a Time

By: Acquire A Lot
Narrated by: Kike Posada, Grecia Giannina, Nadia Verde & Myra Stella
Length: 16 hours 23 minutes

Four Books, One Unifying Vision: Spanish Acquisition...Begin your journey to fluency with a captivating collection of 80 Spanish Short Stories tailored to guide you through the beautiful landscape of the Spanish language. From Beginners to Advanced learners, each story is a step closer to mastering Spanish, making language learning not just easy... Read more

The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows

By: John Koenig
Narrated by: John Koenig
Length: 4 hours 42 minutes

“Road trips are great for audiobooks! The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig is the perfect listen for cozying up under a blanket and ruminating in your melancholy. I know it sounds super depressing, but it's actually oddly comforting. The author's voice is really soothing, so it wasn't the best for a long drive, but I still really... Read more

How To Write a Mystery

A Handbook from Mystery Writers of America

By: Mystery Writers of America
Narrated by: Cary Hite, Caroline McLaughlin, Nigel Patterson, Fred Sanders, Jackie Sanders & Machelle Williams
Length: 9 hours 51 minutes

“While there are some repetitive elements within this book, I cannot help but overlook it for the wealth of information contained within. Everything from plotting and outlining, to character development and self publishing, there’s something in here for any aspiring author! Read more

Ernest Hemingway on Writing

By: Larry W. Phillips
Narrated by: John Bedford Lloyd
Length: 2 hours 39 minutes

A collection of reflections on writing and the nature of the writer from one the greatest American writers of the 20th century.

Throughout Hemingway’s career as a writer, he maintained that it was bad luck to talk about writing—that it takes off “whatever butterflies have on their wings and the arrangement of hawk’s feathers if you show it or... Read more

Dear Writer

Pep Talks & Practical Advice for the Creative Life

By: Maggie Smith
Narrated by: Maggie Smith
Length: 6 hours 38 minutes

New York Times bestselling author and poet Maggie Smith distills creativity and the craft of writing with a practical guide perfect for fans of Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic and Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird.

Drawing from her twenty years of teaching experience and her bestselling Substack newsletter, For Dear Life, Maggie Smith breaks down... Read more

The Language Instinct

How the Mind Creates Language

By: Steven Pinker
Narrated by: Arthur Morey
Length: 18 hours 55 minutes

In this classic, the world’s expert on language and mind lucidly explains everything you always wanted to know about language: how it works, how children learn it, how it changes, how the brain computes it, and how it evolved. With deft use of examples of humor and wordplay, Steven Pinker weaves our vast knowledge of language into a compelling... Read more

3 Hours to Learn French for Travel

Fast, Easy, and Simple Beginner Language Lessons You Can Memorize for Vacations with Common Phrases, Questions, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Culture & Etiquette

By: Bennett Ashford
Narrated by: Maya Belgnaoui
Length: 3 hours 45 minutes

Did You Know French is the 6th Most Spoken Language in The World?Are You Aware 29% of English Vocabulary Comes From French? Learning French is Easier Than You Think, Taking About 3 Hours to Learn The Basics For Travel! 
Hello, my name is Bennett, and welcome to 3 Hours to Learn French for Travel, where you will learn French quickly, easily, and... Read more

Pimsleur Spanish Level 1 Lessons 6-10

Learn to Speak, Understand, and Read Spanish with Pimsleur Language Programs

Pimsleur Digital: Book #1

By: Pimsleur
Narrated by: Pimsleur
Length: 2 hours 45 minutes

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Spanish
With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Spanish — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will help you remember what you’ve learned, so you can put it... Read more

Pimsleur Irish Level 1

Learn to Speak and Understand Irish (Gaelic) with Pimsleur Language Programs

Compact: Book #1

By: Pimsleur
Narrated by: Pimsleur
Length: 5 hours 10 minutes

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Irish
With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Irish — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will help you remember what you’ve learned, so you can put it into... Read more

Story Engineering

Mastering the 6 Core Competencies of Successful Writing

By: Larry Brooks
Narrated by: Chris Sorensen
Length: 11 hours 47 minutes

The vast majority of writers begin the storytelling process with only a partial understanding of where to begin. Some labor their entire lives without ever learning that successful stories are as dependent upon good engineering as they are artistry. But the truth is, unless you are master of the form, function, and criteria of successful... Read more

Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn French the fun way!

Readers

By: Olly Richards
Narrated by: Louis Bernard
Length: 6 hours 36 minutes

Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories at intermediate level for adult and young adult learners.

Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn... Read more

Spanish Crash Course 3 Books in 1

The Best Way to Learn a New Language? Like Kids Do! Level 1, 2 & 3 (80 Lessons) Crazy Effective, Conversational & Easy to Follow at Home, Office, or Driving Your Car!

By: Paul Jackson
Narrated by: Alejandro Martinez & Miranda Noble
Length: 41 hours 22 minutes

Hola, como estas!¿quieres aprender a hablar español como un nativo?Would you like to discover the fastest and easiest way to learn to speak Spanish like a native without having to relocate to a Spanish-speaking country for months or even years?Then this audiobook is for you! Perhaps, you've already purchased another learning-Spanish program or... Read more

The Book of Pet Love and Loss

Words of Comfort and Wisdom from Remarkable People

By: Sara Bader
Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio, Janina Edwards, Gary Furlong & Leon Nixon
Length: 2 hours 11 minutes

A powerful collection of quotations by writers, leaders, and legends on the pain of losing a pet and overcoming grief.

An animal’s love is deep, uncomplicated, unconditional, and forgiving. “Affection without ambivalence” is how Sigmund Freud described the connection. “No matter how awful the day, or how awful I am behaving at any given moment,... Read more

Pimsleur Swiss German Level 1

Learn to Speak and Understand Swiss German with Pimsleur Language Programs

Compact: Book #1

By: Pimsleur
Narrated by: Pimsleur
Length: 4 hours 44 minutes

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Swiss German
With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Swiss German — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will help you remember what you’ve learned, so you can... Read more

Behind the Wheel - German 1

By: Behind the Wheel
Narrated by: Mark Frobose
Length: 4 hours 56 minutes

Behind the Wheel German Level 1 covers beginning to intermediate level German, providing a strong, yet flexible foundation for speaking, understanding, and creatively expressing yourself in standard German. The program features an English speaking instructor to guide you through the lessons and a native German speaker to aid with your... Read more

69 Short Norwegian Stories for Beginners

Dive Into Norwegian Culture, Expand Your Vocabulary, and Master Basics the Fun Way!

Norwegian Through Stories: A Cultural Journey

By: Adrian Gee
Narrated by: Adrian Gee
Length: 4 hours 50 minutes

Dive into the World of Norwegian with 69 Short Norwegian Stories for Beginners!Begin or continue your journey to mastering Norwegian with this engaging collection, designed specifically for A1/A2 learners. This audiobook offers a unique way to deepen your understanding of the language and rich Norwegian culture.Why Choose This... Read more

German Easy Reader - Easy Listener - Parallel Text: Audio Course No. 1 - The German Easy Reader - Easy Audio Learning Course

By: Polyglot Planet
Narrated by: Andrew Wales & Markus Schneider
Length: 43 minutes

This is our ultimate learning course.
Are you relatively new to learning German or need to brush-up on your language skills? You wish to not only talk like a native, but also understand them clearly? Welcome to Polyglot Planet. We provide you with the right tools, energy, and motivation for you to understand and speak German confidently.
Learn... Read more

Pimsleur Chinese (Mandarin) Level 3 Lessons 1-5

Learn to Speak and Understand Mandarin Chinese with Pimsleur Language Programs

Pimsleur Digital: Book #3

By: Pimsleur
Narrated by: Pimsleur
Length: 2 hours 48 minutes

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Mandarin Chinese
With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Mandarin Chinese — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will help you remember what you’ve learned, so... Read more

Bird by Bird

Some Instructions on Writing and Life

By: Anne Lamott
Narrated by: Anne Lamott
Length: 6 hours 36 minutes

“I found Lamott's advice so uniquely inspiring as a writer. Completing this book really does feel like completing a course in creative writing with her as professor. Read more

How to Tell a Story

The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth

By: The Moth, Meg Bowles, Catherine Burns, Jenifer Hixson, Sarah Austin Jenness & Kate Tellers
Narrated by: Meg Bowles, Catherine Burns, Jenifer Hixson, Sarah Austin Jenness, Suzanne Rust, Chloe Salmon & Kate Tellers
Length: 10 hours 8 minutes

“Do you have a story to tell? For over 25 years, The Moth has been bringing masterful storytellers to stages and radios across the country, and in this book they finally put their process of sourcing, shaping, and performing stories onto the page for all. How to Tell a Story reminded me why I believe in the power of stories to change the world,... Read more

Say What You Mean

A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication

Shambhala

By: Oren Jay Sofer
Narrated by: Oren Jay Sofer & Mark Bramhall
Length: 10 hours 59 minutes

Find your voice, speak your truth, listen deeply—a guide to more meaningful and mindful conversations.

We spend so much of our lives talking to each other, but how much are we simply running on automatic—relying on old habits and hoping for the best? Are we able to truly hear others and speak our mind in a clear and kind way, without needing to... Read more

In Other Words

A Memoir

By: Jhumpa Lahiri
Narrated by: Jhumpa Lahiri
Length: 6 hours 52 minutes

“Lahiri traces the origins, tribulations, and tiny victories that have fueled her decades-long courtship with the Italian language in a bilingual memoir that reads more like an intimate diary. The chapters and short stories offer a vivid timeline of Lahiri's turbulent relationship with language, bouncing around from English to Bengali during her... Read more

Win Every Argument

The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking

By: Mehdi Hasan
Narrated by: Mehdi Hasan
Length: 8 hours 11 minutes

This program is read by and contains archival audio of the author from MSNBC, BBC Question Time, Oxford Union, and other sources.

Win Every Argument shows how anyone can communicate with confidence, rise above the tit-for-tats on social media, and triumph in a successful and productive debate in the real world.

MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan isn’t one to... Read more

Story Genius

How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)

By: Lisa Cron
Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
Length: 9 hours 36 minutes

Following on the heels of Lisa Cron's breakout first book, Wired for Story, this writing guide reveals how to use cognitive storytelling strategies to build a scene-by-scene blueprint for a riveting story.

It’s every novelist’s greatest fear: pouring their blood, sweat, and tears into writing hundreds of pages only to realize that their story... Read more

Still Writing

The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life

By: Dani Shapiro
Narrated by: Dani Shapiro
Length: 6 hours 37 minutes

“Still Writing offers up a cornucopia of wisdom, insights, and practical lessons gleaned from Dani Shapiro's long experience as a celebrated writer and teacher of writing. The beneficiaries are beginning writers, veteran writers and everyone in between.” —Jennifer Egan

From Dani Shapiro, bestselling author of Devotion and Slow Motion, comes a... Read more

The Science of Storytelling

By: Will Storr
Narrated by: James Clamp
Length: 6 hours 51 minutes

How do master storytellers compel us? There have been many attempts to understand what makes a good story, but few have used a scientific approach. In The Science of Storytelling, Will Storr applies dazzling psychological research and cutting-edge neuroscience to our myths and archetypes to show how we can tell better stories, revealing, among... Read more

I Came All This Way to Meet You

Writing Myself Home

By: Jami Attenberg
Narrated by: Xe Sands
Length: 6 hours 44 minutes

Named a Best Book of the Year by: Time * New Yorker * Sunday Times (UK)From New York Times bestselling author Jami Attenberg comes a dazzling memoir about unlocking and embracing her creativity—and how it saved her life. In this brilliant, fierce, and funny memoir of transformation, Jami Attenberg—described as a “master of modern fiction”... Read more

The Etymologicon

A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language

By: Mark Forsyth
Narrated by: Don Hagen
Length: 7 hours 1 minute

Do you know why…

…a mortgage is literally a death pledge? …why guns have girls’ names? …why salt is related to soldier?

You’re about to find out…

The Etymologicon (e-t?-‘mä-lä-ji-kän) is:
*Witty (wi-te\): Full of clever humor
*Erudite (er-?-dit): Showing knowledge
*Ribald (ri-b?ld): Crude, offensive


The Etymologicon is a completely unauthorized guide... Read more

Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need

By: Jessica Brody
Narrated by: Jessica Brody
Length: 10 hours 49 minutes

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.

Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing.... Read more

Dreyer's English

An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style

By: Benjamin Dreyer
Narrated by: Benjamin Dreyer & Alison Fraser
Length: 9 hours 38 minutes

“Listening to this is so much fun. Dreyer has a droll wit—occasionally smug, in a charming way—and he turns grammar and style into an entertaining puzzle. And this stuff really does matter! It’s a great listen. I’ve been snorting with laughter having to rewind to hear what I missed! Read more

Smart Brevity

The Power of Saying More with Less

By: Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen & Roy Schwartz
Narrated by: Mark Chamberlin
Length: 3 hours 1 minute

Brevity is confidence. Length is fear. This is the guiding principle of Smart Brevity, a communication formula built by Axios journalists to prioritize essential news and information, explain its impact and deliver it in a concise and visual format. Now, the co-founders of Axios have created an essential guide for communicating effectively and... Read more

Pimsleur Japanese Level 1 Lessons 1-5

Learn to Speak and Understand Japanese with Pimsleur Language Programs

Pimsleur Digital: Book #1

By: Pimsleur
Narrated by: Pimsleur
Length: 2 hours 43 minutes

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Japanese
With Pimsleur, you’ll become conversational in Japanese — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will help you remember what you’ve learned, so you can put it... Read more

Behind the Wheel - Spanish 1

By: Behind the Wheel
Narrated by: Mark Frobose
Length: 9 hours 53 minutes

Behind the Wheel Spanish Level 1 covers beginning to intermediate level Spanish, providing a flexible, solid and universal foundation in speaking, understanding, and creatively expressing yourself in Spanish. The program features an English speaking instructor to guide you through the lessons and two native Latin American Spanish speakers to aid... Read more

Novelist as a Vocation

By: Haruki Murakami
Narrated by: Kotaro Watanabe
Length: 7 hours 35 minutes

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • An insightful look into the mind of a master storyteller—and a unique look at the craft of writing from the beloved and best-selling author of 1Q84, Norwegian Wood, and What I Talk About When I Talk About Running.

"Murakami is like a magician who explains what he's doing as he performs the trick and still makes you... Read more

101 Conversations in Mexican Spanish

Short Natural Dialogues to Learn the Slang, Soul, & Style of Mexican Spanish

By: Olly Richards
Narrated by: David McNeill, Carlos Garza, Emma Guajardo, Grace Torre, Israel Rodriguez, Jose Garza Rodriguez, Luis Garza, Marcela Tamez & Pavel Guerra
Length: 2 hours 22 minutes

Improve your spoken Spanish from home with 101 real-world conversations in intermediate Mexican Spanish.Real Mexicans don't speak like your textbook… so it's no wonder you struggle with the slang and expressions of spoken Mexican Spanish! This book fixes that. For the first time, you'll learn to move beyond beginner level, and speak Spanish in... Read more

Pimsleur Japanese Level 1 Lessons 6-10

Learn to Speak and Understand Japanese with Pimsleur Language Programs

Pimsleur Digital: Book #1

By: Pimsleur
Narrated by: Pimsleur
Length: 2 hours 27 minutes

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Japanese
With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Japanese — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will help you remember what you’ve learned, so you can put it... Read more

The Fantasy Fiction Formula

By: Deborah Chester
Narrated by: Tanya Eby
Length: 9 hours 12 minutes

There's more to writing a successful fantasy story than building a unique world or inventing a new type of magic. From the writing of strong, action-packed scenes to the creation of dynamic, multi-dimensional characters, fantasy author Deborah Chester guides novices and intermediate writers through a step-by-step process of story construction.... Read more

Pimsleur Italian Level 1 Lessons 1-5

Learn to Speak and Understand Italian with Pimsleur Language Programs

Pimsleur Digital: Book #1

By: Pimsleur
Narrated by: Pimsleur
Length: 2 hours 38 minutes

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Italian
With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Italian — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will help you remember what you’ve learned, so you can put it... Read more

101 Conversations in Intermediate French

Short, Natural Dialogues to Improve Your Spoken French from Home

101 Conversations: French Edition

By: Olly Richards
Narrated by: David McNeill & Thierry Saboulard
Length: 2 hours 21 minutes

Real French people don’t speak like your textbook… so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn natural spoken French in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and... Read more

101 Conversations in Intermediate Spanish

Short, Natural Dialogues to Improve Your Spoken Spanish from Home

101 Conversations: Spanish Edition

By: Olly Richards
Narrated by: David McNeill & Susana Lopez Muno de Arce
Length: 2 hours 13 minutes

Real Spanish people don’t speak like your textbook… so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning Method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn natural spoken Spanish in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and... Read more

101 Conversations in Simple Spanish

Short Natural Dialogues to Boost Your Confidence & Improve Your Spoken Spanish

101 Conversations: Spanish Edition

By: Olly Richards
Narrated by: David McNeill & Victor Calet
Length: 2 hours 26 minutes

Real Spanish people don’t speak like your textbook… so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning Method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn authentic spoken Spanish in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher... Read more

French for Kids with Paul Noble

Learn a language with the bestselling coach

By: Paul Noble
Narrated by: Paul Noble
Length: 8 hours 50 minutes

Excite your little language leaner with this easy and engaging audio course for kids. This step-by-step French course follows the relaxed approach of bestselling language coach, Paul Noble, who guides children gently through the basics, with no mention of grammar or text books. Simply listen carefully, repeat and... Read more

The Mother Tongue

English and How It Got That Way

By: Bill Bryson
Narrated by: Stephen McLaughlin
Length: 10 hours 44 minutes

With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson—the acclaimed author of The Lost Continent—brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can't), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson tells... Read more

Writing Archetypal Character Arcs

The Hero's Journey and Beyond

Helping Writers Become Authors

By: K.M. Weiland
Narrated by: Sonja Field
Length: 7 hours 28 minutes

The Six Transformational Character Arcs of the Human LifeReady to take your story’s character arcs and themes to the next level? This latest book from veteran writing teacher and story theorist K.M. Weiland ventures far beyond the popular and pervasive Hero’s Journey to explore six important archetypal character arcs, representing key moments of... Read more