Social Science audiobooks

Living with Our Dead

By: Delphine Horvilleur

Narrated by: Jenna Rose Stein

Length: 5 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

A MAJOR INTERNATIONAL BEST-SELLER A timely, powerful reflection on our relationship to death and an invitation to accept loss and vulnerability as essential and enriching parts of life, from France’s most prominent female rabbi and a leading intellectual.  The New York Times describes Delphine Horvilleur as “the rare intellectual to bring... Read more

Treating Violence

By: Rob Gore

Narrated by: Ron Butler

Length: 6 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

The inspiring story of a Black doctor who was deeply affected by the violence that plagued his Brooklyn childhood and later dedicated himself to addressing trauma and violence as public health issues

Rob Gore first encountered violence when he was beaten and robbed as a 10-year old; it was treated as an inevitable fact of life, but after another... Read more

Tits Up

By: Sarah Thornton

Narrated by: Sarah Thornton

Length: 8 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

AN INNOVATIVE INVESTIGATION OF THE FIVE STRANGE WORLDS THAT WORSHIP WOMEN’S CHESTS.After years of biopsies, best-selling author Sarah Thornton made the difficult decision to have a double mastectomy. But, after her reconstructive surgery, she was perplexed: What had she lost? And gained? An experienced sleuth, she resolved to venture behind the... Read more

Matrescence

By: Lucy Jones

Narrated by: Lucy Jones

Length: 9 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

A New Statesman and Daily Mail BOOK OF THE YEAR


'The best book I've ever read about motherhood' Jude Rogers, Observer
'I kept scribbling in the margins: 'We need to know this stuff!'' Joanna Pocock, Spectator

A radical new examination of the transition into motherhood and how it affects the mind, brain and body

During pregnancy, childbirth, and... Read more

Forever Barbie

By: M. G. Lord

Narrated by: Robin Weigart

Length: 10 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Barbie is a strong, independent doll. But is she a feminist icon? It’s complicated. Since her introduction in 1959, Barbie’s impact has been revolutionary. Far from being a toy designed by men to oppress women, she was a toy invented by women to teach women what was expected of them, for better or for worse. Whether tarred-and-glittered as... Read more

Fair Shake

By: Naomi Cahn, June Carbone & Nancy Levit

Narrated by: Janina Edwards

Length: 9 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

A stirring, comprehensive look at the state of women in the workforce—why women’s progress has stalled, how our economy fosters unproductive competition, and how we can fix the system that holds women back.

In an era of supposed great equality, women are still falling behind in the workplace. Even with more women in the workforce than in decades... Read more

It's Not Hysteria

By: Dr. Karen Tang

Narrated by: Dr. Karen Tang

Length: 9 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

This program is read by the author.

An inclusive and essential new resource for reproductive health—including period problems, pelvic pain, menopause, fertility, sexual health, vaginal and urinary conditions, and overall wellbeing—from leading expert and fierce advocate Dr. Karen Tang

Did you know that up to 90% of women experience menstrual... Read more

The Dead Don't Need Reminding

By: Julian Randall

Narrated by: Julian Randall

Length: 6 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

This “inventive, poetic, vulnerable, and sincere” book from an acclaimed author and poet weaves two wrenching personal narratives of recovery and reclamation, spliced with a dazzle of pop-culture (Kirkus).

The Dead Don’t Need Reminding is a braided story of Julian Randall’s return from the cliff edge of a harrowing depression and his... Read more

First Love

By: Lilly Dancyger

Narrated by: Lilly Dancyger

Length: 5 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

A “vivid, thoughtful and nuanced collection of essays” (Associated Press) that treats women’s friendships as the love stories they truly are, from the critically acclaimed author of Negative Space

“A tender, unswerving homage to her found family, but also an insightful study of friendship as identity-crafting.”—Elle

Lilly Dancyger always thought... Read more

Magic Pill

By: Johann Hari

Narrated by: Johann Hari

Length: 8 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

The bestselling author of Lost Connections and Stolen Focus offers a revelatory look at the new drugs transforming weight loss as we know it—from his personal experience on Ozempic to our ability to heal our society’s dysfunctional relationship with food, weight, and our bodies.

In January 2023, Johann Hari started to inject himself once a week... Read more

Black Meme

By: Legacy Russell

Narrated by: Janina Edwards

Length: 4 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

Representations of Blackness have always been integral to our understanding of of the modern world. In Black Meme, Legacy Russell, author of Glitch Feminism, explores the construct, culture, and material of the "meme" as mapped to Black visual culture from 1900 to present day. Mining archival and contemporary media Russell explores the impact of... Read more

Vows

By: Cheryl Mendelson

Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell

Length: 6 hours

Abridged: No

From the bestselling author of Home Comforts comes the “timely” (The New Yorker), “fascinating, and morally serious,” (The Wall Street Journal) story of our wedding vows—what they mean and why they still matter.

In the West, marrying is so thoroughly identified with ceremonial promises that “taking vows” is a synonym for getting married. So, it’s... Read more

The First-Time Manager: DEI

By: Alida Miranda-Wolff

Narrated by: Lisa Larsen

Length: 6 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

The essential resource for new managers who want to foster a safe, inclusive, and productive space for their teams.Being an inclusive manager boils down to finding ways to balance power and love day-to-day. When do we prioritize the needs of an individual employee over that of the whole team? When do we hold firm that what the team needs is more... Read more

Plagues and Peoples

By: William H. McNeill

Narrated by: Douglas James

Length: 10 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

The history of disease is the history of humankind: an interpretation of the world as seen through the extraordinary impact—political, demographic, ecological, and psychological—of disease on cultures.

“A book of the first importance, a truly revolutionary work.” —The New Yorker

From the conquest of Mexico by smallpox as much as by the... Read more

The Old Mountain Spell Book

By: Alda Dagny

Narrated by: Irinka Reade

Length: 3 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

How much do you really know about the Appalachian culture, folklore, and history?Perhaps you have heard murmurs surrounding Appalachian folklore, and this has piqued your interest, and you've decided you want to learn more.Or maybe you are a passionate reader of magic, witchcraft, and folklore, and you're searching for a new phenomenon to learn... Read more

Finnish Mythology Collection

By: Niina Niskanen

Narrated by: Niina Niskanen

Length: 2 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Step into a world where the forests whisper with ancient secrets and the skies shimmer with Northern Lights. Drawing from her childhood memories of hearing these stories from elders, Niina brings to life the myths that have shaped the Finnish identity for generations.This collection includes the following books: Guided by the Goddess, Finnish... Read more

Passport Bros

By: Étienne Brasil Sr

Narrated by: Étienne Brasil Sr

Length: 6 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

This book defines the Passport Brother's Movement, the concept of the Passport Brotherhood, the benefits of being a Passport Brother, the detractions of being considered a Passport Brother, and the social media debate that surrounds the Passport Brother Philosophy. In Addition, the book focuses on other aspects of the traveling populations to... Read more

The Chiropractor Hoax

By: John Morrison

Narrated by: John Morrison

Length: 45 minutes

Abridged: No

Before you consider a chiropractor, arm yourself with the facts in John Morrison's eye-opening book, The Chiropractor Hoax.
Crafted to challenge the status quo, this enlightening read delves deep into the origins and practices of chiropractic medicine, a field that surprisingly boasts a 100% acceptance rate in many schools and extends its... Read more

Black Disability Politics

By: Sami Schalk

Narrated by: Imani Barbarin

Length: 8 hours

Abridged: No

In Black Disability Politics Sami Schalk explores how issues of disability have been and continue to be central to Black activism from the 1970s to the present. Schalk shows how Black people have long engaged with disability as a political issue deeply tied to race and racism. She points out that this work has not been recognized as part of the... Read more

Winter Time Folk Tales

By: Niina Niskanen

Narrated by: Niina Niskanen

Length: 1 hour 58 minutes

Abridged: No

"Winter Time Folk Tales" is an audiobook collection of traditional winter folk tales from around the world, compiled by folklorist Niina Niskanen. These captivating stories transport listeners to enchanting snowy landscapes, where magic and wonder abound. From frosty forests to cozy hearths, Niskanen's expertly selected tales capture the essence... Read more

Dark and Divine Feminine Energy, Shadow Work 3 Books in 1

By: Melissa Smith

Narrated by: Robyn Green, Ellie Moon

Length: 15 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

Unlock the secrets of your feminine power with the groundbreaking Feminine Energy Mastery bundle! This incredible 3-in-1 collection includes: Divine Feminine Energy Dark Feminine Energy Tarot Shadow Work Divine Feminine Energy empowers you to Cultivate a profound connection with your body, sexuality, and cyclical nature 🌙 Discover ancient wisdom... Read more

Sister in Law

By: Harriet Wistrich

Narrated by: Catherine Bailey

Length: 11 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

Brought to you by Penguin.

Only 30 years ago, rape within marriage was not a crime, Judges saw rape victims as complicit for wearing short skirts; teenage runaways were groomed, pimped and then arrested as ‘common prostitutes’, and harassment, stalking, forced marriage and honour-based violence were not defined or recognised as separate offences... Read more

The Organic Masculine

By: Matt Sturm

Narrated by: Matt Sturm

Length: 9 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

The Organic Masculine, presents a journey to redefine masculinity in wholeness. This book delves into the essence of what it means to be a man today, examining the complexities of this question within a developmental framework. Central to this text is the concept of the "Organic Masculine," defined as any form of masculinity that affirms life in... Read more

Sorry not sorry - Über weibliche Scham (Ungekürzte Lesung)

By: Anika Landsteiner

Narrated by: Anika Landsteiner

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Was hat Scham mit Weiblichkeit zu tun? Scham zu empfinden ist vollkommen normal, ganz unabhängig vom Geschlecht. Doch Frauen schämen und entschuldigen sich besonders oft: für den eigenen Körper, weil sie als zu erfolgreich gelten, Single sind oder kinderlos bleiben. Anika Landsteiner hat ebendieses Phänomen auch bei sich festgestellt und geht... Read more