Sports & Recreation audiobooks

Last Boy of ’66

By: Sir Geoff Hurst

Narrated by: Rupert Farley & Sir Geoff Hurst

Length: 8 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

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FOUR FOR ENGLAND. THREE FOR HURST.

'Images of us celebrating have taken their place in the nation’s photo album. Trophy aloft, smiling into our future.

Banksy, George, Jack, Mooro, Ray, Nobby, Bally, Bobby, Martin, Roger. My ten teammates. My old friends. They’ve now all gone. Heroes from an era that is slipping into... Read more

Believe

By: Oleksandr Zinchenko

Narrated by: Greg Kolpakchi

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Bloomsbury presents Believe: The Autobiography by Oleksandr Zinchenko, read by Greg Kolpakchi.

The remarkable story of the footballer who battled against the odds to achieve his dreams – only to see his country having to fight to survive, after the shocking invasion of Ukraine.

A fan favourite at Arsenal and previously at Manchester City,... Read more

Hardest Geezer

By: Russ Cook

Narrated by: Russ Cook

Length: 5 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

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Endurance, Determination and Grit: The first ever man to run the length of Africa shares his inspirational story

10,000 miles. 16 countries. 352 days.

Hardest Geezer, Russ Cook, is the first person to ever run the entire length of Africa. From his starting point in Cape Agulhas, South Africa, through sandstorms in the... Read more

A Family Obsession

By: Harry Redknapp & Jamie Redknapp

Narrated by: David John & Simon Darwen

Length: 7 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

One of the most loved - and loving - father-and-son duos in the land, Harry and Jamie Redknapp are football royalty. Football runs through their veins. Both have enjoyed stellar careers on the pitch, in managerial dug-outs and in our television studios. But how did it all start, and what drove them on to be the football fanatics that they so... Read more

A Hard Road to Glory, Volume 3 (1946-1992)

By: Arthur Ashe

Narrated by: Landon Woodson

Length: 16 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

With a Foreword by Jeanne Moutoussamy-AsheAvailable once again for a new generation of readers, the third and final volume in Arthur Ashe’s epic trilogy that chronicles the remarkable legacy of Black athletes in the United States—a major addition to our understanding of American history and the fulfillment of this legendary sports star and... Read more

Knockout

By: Mia Kang

Narrated by: Mia Kang

Length: 10 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

At age twenty-seven, and more than a decade into her modeling career, Mia Kang found herself in Thailand, standing at the edge of a Muay Thai gym thousands of miles from her New York apartment, watching fighters she didn’t know spar and sweat. As she stood there, something primal came over her—the desire to fight. What began as a short vacation... Read more

Home and Away

By: Mats Sundin

Narrated by: Alan Carlson

Length: 8 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

INSTANT #1 BESTSELLER

In one of the last great remaining untold stories in all of sports, the Hall of Fame Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin shares for the first time an unfiltered look at playing hockey in Sweden and across North America as part of the sport’s most fabled franchises.

Growing up in Sollentuna, Sweden, on the outskirts of... Read more

Black Flora

By: Teresa J. Speight

Narrated by: Lynnette R. Freeman

Length: 3 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover the growing community of Black floriculture leading the new vanguard in flowers.

Black Flora is the first book to feature profiles of contemporary Black experts innovating in the world of flowers. Author and longtime gardener, Teresa Speight, offers a beautiful intersection of flowers and community. This book is a homecoming, one that... Read more

Tackle Football and Traumatic Brain Injuries

By: Daniel S. Goldberg

Narrated by: Brian Wiggins

Length: 7 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

American tackle football is an industry like any other. And like many industries, it sells a product that is dangerous to those who use it—or, in this case, those who play it. Daniel S. Goldberg explores the connections among traumatic brain injury, collision sports, and the industry's continuing efforts to manufacture doubt. Focusing especially... Read more

The Permaculture Promise and The Vertical Oasis 2-in-1 Bundle

By: SOPHIE BRAY, RICHARD MCKAY, DICKSON JACKSON & C...

Narrated by: Bella Lovington & Alaura Howitzer

Length: 9 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Embark on a journey toward sustainable abundance, Authored by an experienced advocate of permaculture principles and vertical farming techniques, this comprehensive guide is your key to cultivating thriving ecosystems and bountiful harvests, even in the heart of the city.What to Expect: The Permaculture Promise: Dive into the principles of... Read more

Swinging into History

By: Karen L. Swanson

Narrated by: Karen Chilton

Length: 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Marcenia “TOMBOY” Stone loved nothing more than baseball. But her parents wanted her to twirl in ice skates, not steal bases in cleats. When their local priest convinced Tomboy’s parents she could play for the church team, she got her chance! Her coaches and teammates made her feel unwelcome because she was Black and a girl. But unstoppable... Read more

Bare Knuckle Boxing

By: Stu Armstrong

Narrated by: Jon Blytho Jones

Length: 3 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

"Bare Knuckle Boxing - The Truth, The Blood & The Tears" by Stu Armstrong is a raw and unfiltered look into the gritty world of bare-knuckle boxing, a sport that has exploded in popularity in recent years. Armstrong, having worked directly within the sport, offers readers an insider's view of its controversies, including dirty tricks and... Read more

Jardinería ecológica para principiantes: Una guía esencial para cultivar hortalizas, frutas, flores, hierbas aromáticas y mucho más con el máximo rendimiento y calidad

By: Dion Rosser

Narrated by: Luis Trumper

Length: 3 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

Su guía definitiva sobre las plantas asociadas y todos sus beneficios.¿Está pensando en dedicarse a la jardinería como hobby?¿Quiere cultivar sus alimentos, pero no sabe por dónde empezar?¿Le preocupa cómo cultivar su huerto sin utilizar productos químicos?Entonces necesita este libro.La siembra asociada es una técnica de jardinería milenaria... Read more

The Permaculture Promise and The Vertical Oasis 2-in-1 Bundle

By: CJ DESPOMMIER, DICKSON JACKSON, RICHARD MCKAY &...

Narrated by: Alaura Howitzer & Bella Lovington

Length: 9 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Are you curious about how to harmonize your lifestyle with sustainable practices and ethical food production while fostering a connection with the environment? Do you seek a guide that embraces vegan principles for a sustainable way of living? Are you interested in creating a balanced ecosystem in your own space?If you aspire to integrate... Read more

Kundalini yoga: Secretos para desbloquear la energía, limpiar los chakras y despertar su Shakti interior con kriya

By: Mari Silva

Narrated by: Fabio Persa

Length: 4 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Todo lo que necesita saber para adentrarse en el mundo del kundalini yoga.¿Quiere preparar su cuerpo y su mente para su ascensión?¿Está preparado para despertar la energía vital que hay en usted?El camino de kundalini es un camino de descubrimiento y transformación, pero es fundamental comprender el viaje que nos espera.La energía kundalini es... Read more

Cannabis and the Christian

By: Todd Miles

Narrated by: Tom Parks

Length: 3 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

What does the Bible say about marijuana? If it doesn’t directly address marijuana, how can Christians know what to make of the legalization of recreational cannabis and the advocacy of medical marijuana? In the past, Christians could easily answer the question of whether or not it was permissible to use cannabis by deferring to state... Read more

Foot-ball: Its History For Five Centuries

By: M. Shearman & J. E. Vincent

Narrated by: Gary Middleton

Length: 1 hour 52 minutes

Abridged: No

Foot-ball: Its History for Five Centuries by M. Shearman and J.E. Vincent, narrated by Gary Middleton, explores the fascinating evolution of football (soccer and rugby) from its medieval origins to the early modern era. This comprehensive historical account delves into the sport’s early rules, traditions, and development across centuries,... Read more

Make the Call

By: Mark Richt

Narrated by: Chris Abell

Length: 6 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

There are moments in life when it comes down to your decision. Whatever you're facing, you know that no one else can bail you out. You have to make the call.

Mark Richt, former head football coach at the University of Georgia and the University of Miami and long-time assistant coach at Florida State University, knows a thing or two about making... Read more

Becoming A Personal Trainer

By: Mia Lazarewicz

Narrated by: Mia Lazarewicz

Length: 6 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

Become a personal trainer, they said! It'll be fun and easy, they said! Well they were half-right. Being a personal trainer is meaningful, valuable, and fun as hell. But becoming a personal trainer is also difficult and confusing. Find clarity and launch your career with this step-by-step guide to a life in fitness. Using her signature wit and... Read more

In Full Bloom and Container Cultivation 101 2-in-1 Bundle

By: LISA LOW, DEBBIE ROUX & JESSICA MACOMBER

Narrated by: Bella Lovington & Josh Wellington

Length: 5 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Immerse yourself in the lush world of flowers and urban gardening with the "In Full Bloom and Container Cultivation 101 2in1 Bundle." This comprehensive guide is your passport to cultivating vibrant blooms and thriving greenery in any space, whether you have a sprawling garden or a cozy urban balcony.What to Expect: A Blossoming Guide to... Read more

10-Minute Toughness

By: Jason Selk

Narrated by: Brian Arens

Length: 5 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

Mental training is a must for high performance both on the field and off. But simply hoping for mental toughness isn't going to build any mind muscles. You need a proven routine of daily exercises to get you where you want to go. 10-Minute Toughness is your personal coach for boosting brainpower and achieving a competitive edge in whatever game... Read more

Der Hormon-Trick

By: Davinia Taylor

Narrated by: Sanja Nowara

Length: 8 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

Großartig fühlen durch optimierte Hormonbalance im Alltag

Hormone sind mehr als nur ein "Frauenthema": Sie steuern beinahe alle Vorgänge in unserem Körper, von unserem Schlaf, über unser Essverhalten bis hin zu unserer Laune und Stressreaktion. Nr. 1 Sunday Times-Bestsellerautorin Davinia Taylor erklärt, wie unser Hormonhaushalt funktioniert und... Read more

Balanceando la vida

By: Adriana Puente

Narrated by: Adriana Puente

Length: 7 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Narrado por la autora Si quieres mejorar tu salud, no necesariamente tienes que perder peso «No creo en las dietas, creo en el cambio de hábitos. ¡Tienes que enamorarte de tu estilo de vida para querer quedarte con él para siempre!». -A. P. Read more

A Beautiful Game

By: Sven-Göran Eriksson & Bengt Berg

Narrated by: John Sackville

Length: 5 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

Brought to you by Penguin.

Life is a beautiful game – but how should you play it?

For Sven-Göran Eriksson, one of the world’s most revered and respected football managers, the game has come to an end.
He leaves us with his parting reflections, looking back on what he has achieved, experienced and learned over a lifetime in service to the beautiful... Read more