Social Science audiobooks

The Two-Parent Privilege

By: Melissa S. Kearney

Narrated by: Cait Raymond

Length: 7 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

In The Two-Parent Privilege, Melissa S. Kearney makes a data-driven case for marriage by showing how the institution's decline has led to a host of economic woes—problems that have fractured American society and rendered vulnerable populations even more vulnerable. Eschewing the religious and values-based arguments that have long dominated this... Read more

Unbecoming a Lady

By: Therese Oneill

Narrated by: Betsy Foldes Meiman & Chanté McCormick

Length: 3 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

A quippy and irreverent collection of illustrated profiles of the great American women who weren’t attractive, well-spoken, demure, or sinless enough to receive their rightful place in history, until now, from New York Times bestselling author Therese Oneill.

Slut. Shrew. Sinful. Scold. The 19th- and early 20th-century American women profiled in... Read more

Personas Que Nacen Solo Una Vez En Mil Años

By: Onofre Quezada

Narrated by: Anonimo & Onofre Quezada

Length: 1 hour 26 minutes

Abridged: No

"Personas Que Nacen Solo Una Vez En Mil Años" es un viaje fascinante hacia las vidas de aquellos individuos cuya presencia en el mundo es tan excepcional que solo se produce una vez en un milenio. A través de estas páginas, el lector se sumergirá en un tapiz de historias que abarcan desde la antigüedad hasta la era contemporánea, explorando las... Read more

Notes on Feminism

By: Lauren Windle

Narrated by: Lauren Windle

Length: 7 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

Is it possible to be a Christian and a feminist?
The hot topic of feminism has been well documented and debated in mainstream media and yet, as Christians we come to the conversation from a slightly different vantage point. For starters, we have the benefit of a personal relationship with our creator plus the ultimate handbook in the Bible to... Read more

Apocalypse Flame

By: Johnny99

Narrated by: MAGGIE MITCHELL

Length: 3 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Explore the Brink of Existence in the Embers of Tomorrow
In Apocalypse Flame: The Condemned World We Live In, the world teeters between salvation and ruin, offering a deep dive into the calamities of the 21st century. This book combines a provocative narrative with well-researched insights to reveal the flaws within modern civilization.
Begin your... Read more

I Am Not Your Black, America!

By: MeShorn T. Floyd Daniels

Narrated by: Michael Spencer

Length: 5 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

Forget Every "Black" book you ever read; this Book is NOT "your black" book!This is the story of a first time author, who calls himself "Uncle Meshorn", as he debunks every label by which "uncle sam" has branded him with, including "uncle tom"!If MeShorn is NOT "your black", America, then who is he?As soon as you think you can "box" MeShorn into... Read more

Social Skills

By: Jonathan S. Parker

Narrated by: Sean Posvistak

Length: 1 hour 21 minutes

Abridged: No

Have you ever wondered how different your life would be if you were more socially confident or charismatic?
From early on in our lives, a lot of emphases has been put into academic ability and its relation to our success or lack of it.
While academic ability can be important, it is now believed that in reality, it is our ability to adapt to our... Read more

A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 Objects

By: Sally Coulthard

Narrated by: Deborah Balm

Length: 8 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

The untold story of rural Britain revealed through its artefacts 'A really lovely, fascinating book. I dived straight into this clever, joyous, celebration of nature, history, and – of course – the countryside.' Charles Spencer, author of The White Ship For most of human... Read more

When She’s in the Room

By: Edwina Dunn

Narrated by: Edwina Dunn

Length: 8 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

One of the most creative and influential entrepreneurs of our time Brains behind the Tesco Clubcard, the first and largest loyalty card globally A successful pioneer in the data industry ... Read more

The Ladder

By: Cathy Newman

Narrated by: Harriet Dunlop

Length: 6 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

From the bestselling author of Bloody Brilliant Women The Ladder brings together discussions between women – about work, love, growth, challenge, the big decisions and the stories of their lives. Offering inspiration and wise counsel from some of the world’s most acclaimed and influential women, this book is an... Read more

¡Gracias!

By: Andrés Manuel López Obrador

Narrated by: Adrián Ogazón

Length: 30 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

El recuento de lo que significó el sexenio de la transformación histórica del país y de cómo el compromiso con la ciudadanía marcó el camino de una nueva política «Me voy, y aunque la vida sigue su curso, necesitaba reiterar acerca del pasado para comprender mejor el presente y el porvenir: no hay texto sin contexto y tampoco los procesos... Read more

Wojny niebieskie. W środku najbrutalniejszego gangu kiboli

By: Marcin Pietraszewski

Narrated by: Marcin Popczyński

Length: 7 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

Reportaż z centrum gangsterskiego świataKażdy zaczyna na trybunach. W sektorze fanatyków z dumą wykrzykują klubowe pieśni, a za barwy klubowe poszliby w ogień. „Ino Ruch!” – wołają w Chorzowie. Kto chce więcej adrenaliny, jeździ na mecze wyjazdowe, komu wciąż mało – ma krótką drogę do stadionowych bijatyk. Przydatność w walce to pierwszy krok do... Read more

De las mujeres

By: Susan Sontag

Narrated by: Mariana de Iraola

Length: 5 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

Una introducción concisa y brillante a la obra de Susan Sontag sobre las mujeres, que reúne sus primeros ensayos, varios de ellos inéditos en español, relativos al envejecimiento, la igualdad, la belleza, la sexualidad y el fascismo. Susan Sontag fue una de las pensadoras más formidables, originales e influyentes del siglo pasado. «Las ideas más... Read more

Wild Woman

By: Philippa Forrester

Narrated by: Philippa Forrester

Length: 7 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

Bloomsbury presents Wild Woman written and read by Philippa Forrester.

An engaging blend of conservation stories and humorous, personal anecdotes from Philippa Forrester about women who, like her, choose to live and work in the wild.

Surviving in the wilderness has long been associated with men, and conservation and environmental biology have... Read more

Exploring the Spectrum

By: Lola Nimber

Narrated by: John Newcastle

Length: 4 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

Exploring the Spectrum: A Compass for Understanding Gender Diversity
Have you ever wondered how to foster a more inclusive and diverse environment in your personal and professional life? Are you seeking guidance on navigating the complexities of gender diversity with empathy and understanding?
Do these questions resonate with you?
How can I... Read more

Love, Norm

By: Norman M. Shulman

Narrated by: George Comiskey & Norman M. Shulman

Length: 6 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

Norm Shulman’s relationship with his stepson Greg Levenson had always been stable and warm, but it altered when Greg decided to enlist in the Air Force at age 27. This unexpected decision brought them even closer together, and Norm came to realize that his whole family history had much support to offer Greg. Cognizant of past anti-Semitic... Read more

Crypt

By: Alice Roberts

Narrated by: Alice Roberts

Length: 9 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER
CHOSEN BY WATERSTONES AS ONE OF THEIR BEST HISTORY BOOKS OF 2024

'Compulsive . . . A wonderful display of how modern archaeology can bring hidden histories to life' Daily Telegraph 

'Gripping . . . I found it hard to put down' Evening Standard

'Another really good book from archaeologist Alice Roberts . . . Helps... Read more

No Apologies

By: Katherine Brodsky

Narrated by: Katherine Brodsky

Length: 6 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

We as a society are self-censoring at record rates. Say the wrong thing at the wrong moment to the wrong person and the consequences can be dire. Think that everyone should be treated equally regardless of race? You're a racist who needs to be kicked out of the online forum that you started. Believe there are biological differences between men... Read more

The Risk it Takes to Bloom

By: Raquel Willis

Narrated by: Raquel Willis

Length: 13 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

A passionate, powerful memoir by a trailblazing Black transgender activist, tracing her life of transformation and her work towards collective liberation.
In 2017, Raquel Willis took to the National Women’s March podium just after the presidential election of Donald Trump, primed to tell her story as a young Black transgender woman from the... Read more

Relinquished

By: Gretchen Sisson

Narrated by: Angel Pean, Emily Norman, Katie Koster, Kimberl...

Length: 10 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

"Essential reading." —NPR “Books We Love”

“Dares to imagine a different world where Americans treat adoption like the justice issue it is.” ―Washington Post

“Impressively reported…[Sisson] uses her deep well of knowledge to make the case that adoption is no solution for Americans’ reduced access to abortion.” ―San Francisco Chronicle

A powerful... Read more

The Sex You Want

By: Rena Martine

Narrated by: Rena Martine

Length: 8 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

When it comes to relationships, our society has plenty of expectations. We're supposed to know how to speak up for ourselves in bed, be caring partners, and, of course, love ourselves first. But no one tells us how to actually do all those things, and we are left feeling unsatisfied, confused, and ashamed when we don't measure up. Former Deputy... Read more

The Lies of the Land

By: Steven Conn

Narrated by: Tom Perkins

Length: 10 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

A "piercing, unsentimental" (New Yorker) history that boldly challenges the idea of a rural American crisis.



It seems everyone has an opinion about rural America. Is it gripped in a tragic decline? Or is it on the cusp of a glorious revival? Is it the key to understanding America today? Steven Conn argues that we're missing the real question: Is... Read more

Decode Connect Dominate

By: Travis V. Brock

Narrated by: Alex Korda

Length: 7 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Crush Social Anxiety and Become a Networking Ninja: Rule every conversation, Build Instant Rapport, Decode People's Thoughts, Emotions and Hidden Agendas
Tired of feeling misunderstood and unable to connect with people on a deeper level? Struggling to navigate social interactions and build meaningful relationships? If so, this guide is your... Read more

What We've Become

By: Jonathan M. Metzl

Narrated by: Bob Johnson

Length: 10 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

Long at the forefront of a movement advocating for gun reform as a matter of public health, Dr. Jonathan M. Metzl has been on constant media call in the aftermath of fatal shootings. But the 2018 Nashville killings led him on a path toward recognizing the limitations of biomedical frameworks for fully diagnosing or treating the impassioned... Read more