Language audiobooks

Cultish

By: Amanda Montell

Narrated by: Ann Marie Gideon

Length: 8 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

“One of those life-changing reads that makes you see—or, in this case, hear—the whole world differently.” —Megan Angelo, author of Followers“At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that you don't realize you're in one till it's too... Read more

Wordslut

By: Amanda Montell

Narrated by: Amanda Montell

Length: 6 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

“As funny as it is informative, this book will have you laughing out loud while you contemplate the revolutionary power of words.” —Camille Perri, author of The Assistants and When Katie Met CassidyA brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us.The word bitch conjures many images for... Read more

Win Every Argument

By: Mehdi Hasan

Narrated by: Mehdi Hasan

Length: 8 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

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

The Mother Tongue

By: Bill Bryson

Narrated by: Stephen McLaughlin

Length: 10 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

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

The Seven Basic Plots

By: Christopher Booker

Narrated by: Liam Gerrard

Length: 38 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

This remarkable and monumental book at last provides a comprehensive answer to the age-old riddle of whether there are only a small number of "basic stories" in the world. Using a wealth of examples, from ancient myths and folk tales via the plays and novels of great literature to the popular movies and TV soap operas of today, it shows that... Read more

Pimsleur Chinese (Mandarin) Level 1 Lessons 1-5

By: Pimsleur

Narrated by: Pimsleur

Length: 2 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

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

Learn Spanish While Sleeping

By: Innovative Language Learning & SpanishPod101.com

Narrated by: SpanishPod101.com

Length: 6 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

Can you learn while sleeping? Studies* say that… yes you can. 
Listening to a language while asleep can help supercharge your vocabulary.
Learn Easily with the Power of Pleasant Repetition
With the Learn Spanish While Sleeping Audiobook, you’ll absorb over 430 Spanish words and phrases effortlessly. 
You can use this Beginner-Level Audiobook... Read more

Pimsleur Ukrainian Level 1 Lessons 1-5

By: Pimsleur

Narrated by: Pimsleur

Length: 2 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Ukrainian
With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Ukrainian — 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

Short Stories in Irish for Beginners

By: Olly Richards

Narrated by: Gráinne Bleasdale

Length: 6 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Irish.

"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 effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD,... Read more

Learn Spanish

By: Spanish Academy

Narrated by: Luna Sanches & Leandro Bianco

Length: 3 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

Looking for a Spanish book?Do you want to learn Spanish very fast?Most people approach a new language completely wrong. They focus way to much on grammar and learn irrelevant words. Think about it, do you really need to know what a e.g. Chimney is called in Spanish? No - Of course not. That's why it's so strange why most programs/books focus on... Read more

German Short Stories for Beginners

By: Language Mastery

Narrated by: Language Mastery

Length: 1 hour 54 minutes

Abridged: No

MASTER GERMAN CONVERSATIONS AND IMPROVE YOUR VOCABULARY WITH THIS REVOLUTIONARY AUDIOBOOK!
Would you love to learn German in order to develop international friendships, as well as to communicate on Internet?Do you have an upcoming trip to Germany, Austria or Belgium and want to fully immerse yourself in the experience?Or do you live in a... Read more

Pimsleur Norwegian Level 2 Lessons 6-10

By: Pimsleur

Narrated by: Pimsleur

Length: 2 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Norwegian
With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Norwegian — 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 Norwegian Level 2 Lessons 11-15

By: Pimsleur

Narrated by: Pimsleur

Length: 2 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Norwegian
With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Norwegian — 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

Bird by Bird

By: Anne Lamott

Narrated by: Anne Lamott

Length: 6 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times). 

“Superb... Read more

On Writing

By: Stephen King

Narrated by: Stephen King, Joe Hill & Owen King

Length: 9 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

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

Writing an Identity Not Your Own

By: Alex Temblador

Narrated by: Alex Temblador

Length: 9 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

A practical guide to help authors authentically write and edit a character whose identity is different than their own.

Do you have the tools to authentically write and edit a character whose identity is different than your own? It’s not a subject that’s generally taught in creative writing programs, and there are so few craft books and online... Read more

Māori Made Easy Pocket Guide

By: Scotty Morrison

Length: 5 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

This pocket-sized book is your guide to using te reo Māori in everyday situations, from introductions to conversations, online and in person. Carry the essentials with you, and develop confidence in: * Basic pronunciation * Greetings * Dates and times * Meetings * Pepeha * Protocol * Whakataukī * Karakia * Iwi names * and much more! From... Read more

The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows

By: John Koenig

Narrated by: John Koenig

Length: 4 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“It’s undeniably thrilling to find words for our strangest feelings…Koenig casts light into lonely corners of human experience…An enchanting book. “ —The Washington Post

A truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows poetically defines emotions that we all feel but don’t have the... Read more

Before and After the Book Deal

By: Courtney Maum

Narrated by: Courtney Maum

Length: 10 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Everything you've ever wanted to know about publishing but were too afraid to ask is right here in this funny, candid guide by acclaimed author Courtney Maum. Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer's Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book has over 150 contributors from all walks of the industry, including... Read more

Dreyer's English

By: Benjamin Dreyer

Narrated by: Benjamin Dreyer & Alison Fraser

Length: 9 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A sharp, funny grammar guide they’ll actually want to read, from Random House’s longtime copy chief and one of Twitter’s leading language gurus
 
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine • Paste • Shelf Awareness

“Essential (and delightful!)”—People

We all write, all the time: books, blogs,... Read more

1000 Words

By: Jami Attenberg

Narrated by: Jami Attenberg, Kamali Minter, Joy Osmanski & A...

Length: 4 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

National Bestseller

Inspired by Jami Attenberg’s wildly popular literary movement #1000WordsofSummer, this “encouraging handbook” (Publishers Weekly) features essays on creativity, productivity, and writing from acclaimed authors including Roxane Gay, Lauren Groff, Celeste Ng, Meg Wolitzer, and Carmen Maria Machado.

In 2018, novelist Jami... Read more

Permission to Speak

By: Samara Bay

Narrated by: Samara Bay

Length: 8 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

Use your voice to lead us to a better future with this game-changing guide to redefining what power and authority sound like—from a speech expert who’s worked with Hollywood’s biggest stars, political powerhouses, and businesspeople shaking up the status quo.

“I love this book—funny, surprising, stirring, and so important! What a beautiful... Read more

I Came All This Way to Meet You

By: Jami Attenberg

Narrated by: Xe Sands

Length: 6 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

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

How To Write a Mystery

By: Mystery Writers of America

Narrated by: Cary Hite, Caroline McLaughlin, Nigel Patterson...

Length: 9 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

From 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries—from character development and plot to procedurals and thrillers—“this is a writing guide that readers and writers will turn to again and again” (Booklist, starred review).

Mystery Writers of America (MWA) is known for providing unparalleled... Read more