Biography & Memoir audiobooks

The Latch Key of My Bookhouse (Unabridged)

By: Olive Beaupre Miller

Narrated by: Robert Wilson, Walter Fortner & Georgia Gamboa

Length: 7 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

In the quaint town of Sunnybrook Farm, nestled amidst rolling hills and whispering willows, a captivating tale unfolds. "The Latch Key of My Bookhouse" invites you into the enchanting world of Mary Rose, a spirited young girl with an unquenchable thirst for adventure. As she embarks on a journey through the pages of her beloved Bookhouse, Mary... Read more

A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas (Unabridged)

By: Fanny Loviot

Narrated by: Jo Gilpin, Carol Hernandez & Luanne Gourd

Length: 3 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

In the tumultuous waters of the Chinese seas, a young French woman named Fanny Loviot found herself a captive of ruthless pirates. Torn from her home and family, she endured unimaginable hardships and witnessed the brutality of the pirate world firsthand. Through her gripping memoir, "A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates," Loviot recounts... Read more

The Lives of the Queens of England Volume 6 (Unabridged)

By: Agnes Strickland

Narrated by: Alma Black

Length: 18 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

In the sixth volume of Agnes Strickland's captivating "The Lives of the Queens of England," we delve into the fascinating reigns of three remarkable women: Mary I, Elizabeth I, and Anne of Denmark. Mary I, known as "Bloody Mary," faced religious turmoil and political upheaval, leaving a complex legacy. Elizabeth I, the "Virgin Queen," ruled... Read more

The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II (Unabridged)

By: James Boswell

Narrated by: Joyce Harris

Length: 29 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

In the second volume of his monumental biography, James Boswell delves deeper into the extraordinary life of Samuel Johnson, the renowned English writer and lexicographer. Boswell's meticulous account captures Johnson's wit, wisdom, and eccentricities, as well as his interactions with a wide circle of literary and intellectual figures. From his... Read more

A Handful of Stars (Unabridged)

By: Frank W. Boreham

Narrated by: Charles Johnson, Tyler Estwick & Alan Rivera

Length: 6 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

In the celestial tapestry of life, Frank W. Boreham invites us to contemplate the twinkling stars that illuminate our path. "A Handful of Stars" is a collection of profound essays that explore the wonders of the universe, the depths of human nature, and the enduring power of faith. Through Boreham's eloquent prose, we embark on a journey of... Read more

Saladin

By: John Man

Narrated by: Bruce Mann

Length: 8 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

In this authoritative biography, historian John Man brings Saladin and his world to life with vivid detail in "a rollicking good story" (Justin Marozzi).



Saladin remains one of the most iconic figures of his age. As the man who united the Arabs and saved Islam from Christian crusaders in the twelfth century, he is the Islamic world's preeminent... Read more

Misterios De La Muerte De La Princesa Diana

By: Onofre Quezada

Narrated by: Anonimo & Onofre Quezada

Length: 29 minutes

Abridged: No

"Misterios de la Muerte de la Princesa Diana" es una obra que sumerge al lector en el intrigante y complejo mundo de uno de los eventos más controvertidos de finales del siglo XX. A través de un minucioso análisis de las circunstancias que rodearon el trágico accidente del 31 de agosto de 1997, este libro examina las teorías de conspiración, las... Read more

How The Best Did It

By: Talmage Boston

Narrated by: Talmage Boston

Length: 13 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

How the Best Did It is an accessible and insightful explanation of how the most important leadership traits from America's eight greatest presidents can be implemented by today's leaders.



"A discerning examination of what all of us can learn from some of our most effective leaders who have held—and wielded—ultimate power at the highest level."... Read more

Do I Know You?

By: Sadie Dingfelder

Narrated by: Sadie Dingfelder

Length: 7 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

An award-winning science writer discovers she’s faceblind and investigates the neuroscience of sight, memory, and imagination—while solving some long-running mysteries about her own life.

Science writer Sadie Dingfelder has always known that she’s a little quirky. But while she’s made some strange mistakes over the years, it’s not until she... Read more

My Roman History

By: Alizah Holstein

Narrated by: Alizah Holstein

Length: 12 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

“A lyrical and moving exploration of the ways in which the heart governs even the pursuit of a life of the mind, this is a book for anyone who has ever loved Rome, as well as anyone who shares the experience of having found, in an unfamiliar history, their own unexpected home.” —Rebecca Mead, author of My Life in Middlemarch and Home/Land

In this... Read more

Magic Enuff

By: Tara M. Stringfellow

Narrated by: Tara M. Stringfellow

Length: 1 hour 25 minutes

Abridged: No

“Gorgeous poetry” (People) that celebrates Black Southern womanhood and the many ways magic lives in the bonds between mothers, daughters, and sisters, from the bestselling author of Memphis.

“These are lush poems full of radical love and strength.”—Warsan Shire, author of Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head

“God can stay asleep /... Read more

John Quincy Adams

By: Randall Woods

Narrated by: Mark Bramhall

Length: 38 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

A magisterial journey through the epic life and transformative times of John Quincy Adams

In this masterful biography, historian Randall B. Woods peels back the many layers of John Quincy’s long life, exposing a rich and complicated family saga and a political legacy that transformed the American Republic.

Born the first son of John and Abigail... Read more

Waiting for the Thaw

By: Patricia Ann

Narrated by: Ashley Clark

Length: 2 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Waiting for the Thaw is an inspirational story of one woman’s journey through the darkest depths of loss and her eventual ascension back to a life rich with fulfillment. Patricia Ann’s wonderfully descriptive retelling of her life’s story is absolutely captivating.Pulling the listener in immediately, she describes meeting her future husband,... Read more

Dancing on My Own

By: Simon Wu

Narrated by: Shawn K. Jain

Length: 6 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

A The Millions and Hyperallergic Most Anticipated Book of 2024 | A Publishers Weekly Summer Reads Pick""A book that emerges out of the moment, electric with timely energies."" –Washington Post“Keen and refreshing.” –Cathy Park Hong""Genius."" –Claudia RankineAn expansive and deeply personal essay collection which explores the aesthetics of... Read more

Creep \ Creep (Spanish edition)

By: Myriam Gurba

Narrated by: Alejandra Corman

Length: 12 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

De la aclamada autora de Mean (Mala onda), una de las escritoras que con más ferocidad han explorado la identidad latinx desde una perspectiva interseccional, llega esta implacable e incisiva colección de ensayos que confronta la opresión dominante e insidiosa, y la toxicidad que se ha colado en la sociedad: tanto en los libros, las escuelas y... Read more

King Coal

By: Uptown Sinclair

Narrated by: Jason Smith

Length: 11 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

"King Coal" is a novel by Upton Sinclair that critiques the labor conditions in the coal mining industry, drawing attention to the exploitation of workers and the harsh realities of their lives. Sinclair, known for his investigative and social advocacy writing, aimed to shed light on social injustices and encourage reform through this and other... Read more

Niels Bohr and J. Robert Oppenheimer: The Lives and Careers of the Physicists Who Pioneered Atomic Energy

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Jim Walsh

Length: 3 hours

Abridged: No

The Manhattan Project would ultimately yield the “Little Boy” and “Fat Man” bombs that released more than 100 Terajoules of energy at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but as it turned out, the Axis were not far behind with their own nuclear weapons program. When the Nazis’ quest for a nuclear weapon began in earnest in 1939, no one really had a handle on... Read more

The Grief Cure

By: Cody Delistraty

Narrated by: Sean Pratt

Length: 5 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

“A wise and perceptive journey into grief and the ways we seek to assuage it. Incredibly powerful reading for all who have known, or who will inevitably know, loss.” —Lauren Elkin, author of Flâneuse and Art MonstersIn this lyrical and moving story of the world of Prolonged Grief, journalist Cody Delistraty reflects on his experience with loss... Read more

Winston Churchill’s Great Escapes: The Story of the British Bulldog’s Death-Defying Life Before He Became Prime Minister

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Steve Knupp

Length: 1 hour 57 minutes

Abridged: No

When Winston Churchill died at the age of 90 in 1965, one of the most important figures in modern history had left the stage. From providing some of the 20th century’s greatest soundbites to successfully navigating Great Britain to victory in World War II against great odds, Churchill was at the forefront of events for decades, becoming one of... Read more

The Delta in the Rearview Mirror

By: Di Rushing

Narrated by: Elisabeth Ashby

Length: 6 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

In 1976, Di Rushing and her husband, Sam decided to open the first winery in Mississippi. Their business was thriving by 1990, with eight national award-winning wines, a beautiful vineyard, and a successful restaurant.



But in March of 1990, a series of unforeseen events rocked the operation. After the Rushings discovered one of the tour guides,... Read more

The Cold War Presidents: The History of the American Leaders Who Countered the Soviet Union

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Mary Rossman

Length: 9 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

Among America’s presidents, Harry Truman’s presidency produced some of the nation’s most crucial decisions and left one of the nation’s most unique legacies. As president, Truman would lay the groundwork for the next 50 years of American foreign policy, as the architect of Cold War containment, the man who signed off on the Marshall Plan, and... Read more

The Adams Family: The History of Colonial Boston's Most Important Political Family

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Michelle Humphries

Length: 4 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

he American Revolution had no shortage of compelling characters with seemingly larger than life traits, including men like the multi-talented Benjamin Franklin, the wise Thomas Jefferson, the mercurial John Adams and the stoic George Washington. But no Revolutionary leader has been as controversial as Samuel Adams, who has been widely portrayed... Read more

The Roosevelts: The History of the Family that Produced Two Presidents and a First Lady

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: Mary Rossman

Length: 3 hours

Abridged: No

For a man who grew up to become the “Bull Moose”, Theodore Roosevelt was a sickly child, suffering from asthma and other maladies. But his physical weakness actually drove him to be more active, which also fostered an interest in nature. In the 1890s, it was Teddy’s turn to make history, leading the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War... Read more

The First Emperor of China

By: Jonathan Clements

Narrated by: Kathleen Li

Length: 7 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

The First Emperor



In 1974, Chinese peasants made the discovery of the century . . . Thousands of terracotta soldiers guarding the tomb of a tyrant.



Ying Zheng was born to rule the world, claiming descent from gods, crowned king while still a child. He was the product of a heartless, brutal regime devoted to domination, groomed from an early age to... Read more