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The Best Biography Audiobooks to Educate, Fascinate, and Inspire

The Best Biography Audiobooks to Educate, Fascinate, and Inspire

Biography is one of the most compelling genres in audio. The feeling of sinking into an expertly written bio and losing yourself in the life of a fascinating person—whether it be a great thinker, a trailblazing activist, a wartime hero, a brilliant inventor, or a little-known influential force—is completely unparalleled.

The best biographies are ranked not only by the scale and skill of their writing, but also by the strength of their subjects. In the audio world, these selections are also judged for the quality of their narrative performances, making those that rise to the top all the more excellent. From lighthearted entertainment to inspirational origin stories, these titles represent some of the best biography audiobooks available for your listening pleasure.

Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
Hidden Figures
Einstein
Cleopatra
Alexander Hamilton
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Elon Musk
Catherine the Great
The Power Broker
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
A Beautiful Mind
The Woman Who Smashed Codes
The Stranger in the Woods
Prairie Fires
The Mayor of Castro Street
Be Free or Die
Mountains Beyond Mountains
Barracoon
Mao
The Journey of Crazy Horse
A Woman of No Importance
Wizard
The Book of Pride
The Man Who Knew the Way to the Moon
Unbroken
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Selection Methodology

Inclusion in Audible’s “best audiobooks” series is based on a number of factors, including presence on Audible best seller lists, listener ratings and reviews, Goodreads ratings, and input from the Audible Editors. All audiobooks featured here have a minimum of 500 reviews averaging at least 4.5 stars, with some exceptions made for outstanding stories and performances.

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