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Marcus Aurelius - Meditations: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader
- By: Marcus Aurelius, James Harris
- Narrated by: Gregory Allen Siders
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
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Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy....
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Best translation
- By Anonymous User on 06-13-19
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41. Marcus Aurelius - Meditations: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader
- Narrated by: Gregory Allen Siders
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
- Release date: 11-24-16
- Language: English
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Meditations
- A New Translation
- By: Marcus Aurelius, Gregory Hays - translator
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Nearly two thousand years after it was written, Meditations remains profoundly relevant for anyone seeking to lead a meaningful life....
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I cannot follow it.
- By Reviewer on 10-19-23
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42. Meditations
- A New Translation
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
- Release date: 07-11-23
- Language: English
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Four Thousand Weeks
- Time Management for Mortals
- By: Oliver Burkeman
- Narrated by: Oliver Burkeman
- Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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In this philosophical guide to time and its management, acclaimed Guardian writer Oliver Burkeman defies superficial efficiency to find joy.
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Make TIME for this one...
- By Ethan Babbage on 08-12-21
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43. Four Thousand Weeks
- Time Management for Mortals
- Narrated by: Oliver Burkeman
- Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins
- Release date: 08-10-21
- Language: English
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Prequel
- An American Fight Against Fascism
- By: Rachel Maddow
- Narrated by: Rachel Maddow
- Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Inspired by her research for the hit podcast Ultra, Rachel Maddow charts the rise of a wild American strain of authoritarianism that has been alive on the far-right edge of our politics for the better part of a century....
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The fight to keep democracy alive
- By Rex on 10-19-23
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44. Prequel
- An American Fight Against Fascism
- Narrated by: Rachel Maddow
- Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 10-17-23
- Language: English
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Becoming
- By: Michelle Obama
- Narrated by: Michelle Obama
- Length: 19 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites listeners into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her....
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Didn't know what I was getting into
- By Kenneth Woodward on 12-05-18
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45. Becoming
- Narrated by: Michelle Obama
- Length: 19 hrs and 3 mins
- Release date: 11-13-18
- Language: English
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The Year of Living Constitutionally
- One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution's Original Meaning
- By: A.J. Jacobs
- Narrated by: A.J. Jacobs
- Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins
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In The Year of Living Constitutionally, A.J. Jacobs tries to get inside the minds of the Founding Fathers by living as closely as possible to the original meaning of the Constitution....
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46. The Year of Living Constitutionally
- One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution's Original Meaning
- Narrated by: A.J. Jacobs
- Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins
- Release date: 05-07-24
- Language: English
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Outliers
- The Story of Success
- By: Malcolm Gladwell
- Narrated by: Malcolm Gladwell
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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In this stunning audiobook, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers" - the best and the brightest, the most famous, and the most successful. He asks the question: What makes high-achievers different? Listen to find out more....
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Engaging, but overrated
- By Scott T. Hards on 12-13-08
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47. Outliers
- The Story of Success
- Narrated by: Malcolm Gladwell
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 11-18-08
- Language: English
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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
- By: John Berendt
- Narrated by: Jeff Woodman, Will Damron, John Berendt
- Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins
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Genteel society ladies who compare notes on their husbands' suicides. A hilariously foul-mouthed black drag queen....
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LOVED IT!!!
- By Heidi on 07-11-10
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48. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
- Narrated by: Jeff Woodman, Will Damron, John Berendt
- Length: 15 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 12-01-05
- Language: English
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What This Comedian Said Will Shock You
- By: Bill Maher
- Narrated by: Bill Maher
- Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins
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The hilarious and controversial host of HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher has written his funniest, most opinionated, and most necessary book ever—a brilliantly astute and acerbically funny vivisection of American life, politics, and culture....
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49. What This Comedian Said Will Shock You
- Narrated by: Bill Maher
- Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins
- Release date: 05-21-24
- Language: English
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The Coming Wave
- Technology, Power, and the Twenty-First Century's Greatest Dilemma
- By: Mustafa Suleyman, Michael Bhaskar - contributor
- Narrated by: Mustafa Suleyman
- Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins
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Co-founder of the pioneering artificial intelligence company DeepMind Mustafa Suleyman warns of the unprecedented risks that AI and other fast-developing technologies pose to global order, and how we might contain them while we have the chance....
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Click bait
- By Buyer on 09-11-23
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50. The Coming Wave
- Technology, Power, and the Twenty-First Century's Greatest Dilemma
- Narrated by: Mustafa Suleyman
- Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins
- Release date: 09-05-23
- Language: English
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A Short History of Nearly Everything
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Richard Matthews
- Length: 18 hrs and 13 mins
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Bill Bryson has been an enormously popular author both for his travel books and for his books on the English language. Now, this beloved comic genius turns his attention to science...
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The Only Book I reread imediatley after reading
- By Andrew on 11-09-09
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51. A Short History of Nearly Everything
- Narrated by: Richard Matthews
- Length: 18 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 05-04-03
- Language: English
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Guns, Germs and Steel
- The Fate of Human Societies
- By: Jared Diamond
- Narrated by: Doug Ordunio
- Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins
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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Guns, Germs and Steel examines the rise of civilization and the issues its development has raised throughout history....
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Compelling pre-history and emergent history
- By Doug on 08-25-11
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52. Guns, Germs and Steel
- The Fate of Human Societies
- Narrated by: Doug Ordunio
- Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 01-18-11
- Language: English
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Letting Go
- The Pathway of Surrender
- By: David R. Hawkins M.D. Ph.D
- Narrated by: Peter Lownds PhD
- Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins
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Letting Go describes a simple and effective means by which to let go of the obstacles to enlightenment and become free of negativity....
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Severely Flawed
- By Rich on 10-23-15
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53. Letting Go
- The Pathway of Surrender
- Narrated by: Peter Lownds PhD
- Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 12-28-14
- Language: English
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Mythos
- By: Stephen Fry
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins
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Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians....
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Please, will you tell me a story?
- By L. Kampp on 09-24-19
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54. Mythos
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Series: Mythos, Book 1, Mythos, Book 1
- Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins
- Release date: 08-27-19
- Language: English
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No Going Back
- The Truth on What's Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward
- By: Kristi Noem
- Narrated by: Kristi Noem
- Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins
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The New York Times bestselling author, governor of South Dakota, and former congresswoman tells eye-opening stories of DC dysfunction, shares lessons from leading her state through unprecedented challenge, and explains how we seize this moment to move America forward.
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55. No Going Back
- The Truth on What's Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward
- Narrated by: Kristi Noem
- Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins
- Release date: 05-07-24
- Language: English
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The Daily Stoic
- 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
- By: Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman
- Narrated by: Brian Holsopple
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
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The Daily Stoic offers a daily devotional of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from Emperor Marcus Aurelius, playwright Seneca, and many more....
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Not well made as audio
- By Andreas on 12-27-16
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56. The Daily Stoic
- 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
- Narrated by: Brian Holsopple
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
- Release date: 10-18-16
- Language: English
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The End of Race Politics
- Arguments for a Colorblind America
- By: Coleman Hughes
- Narrated by: Coleman Hughes
- Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins
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An exciting new voice makes the case for a colorblind approach to politics and culture, warning that the so-called ‘anti-racist’ movement is driving us—ironically—toward a new kind of racism....
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His best work
- By Arlan on 02-09-24
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57. The End of Race Politics
- Arguments for a Colorblind America
- Narrated by: Coleman Hughes
- Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins
- Release date: 02-06-24
- Language: English
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Discipline Is Destiny
- The Power of Self-Control
- By: Ryan Holiday
- Narrated by: Ryan Holiday
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
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In his bestselling book Courage is Calling, author Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a bold and brave life. In this much-anticipated second book of his Stoic Virtue series, Holiday celebrates the awesome power of self-discipline and those who have seized it....
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not about discipline
- By Fernando Gonzalez on 09-30-22
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58. Discipline Is Destiny
- The Power of Self-Control
- Narrated by: Ryan Holiday
- Series: The Stoic Virtues Series
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
- Release date: 09-27-22
- Language: English
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Benjamin Franklin: An American Life
- By: Walter Isaacson
- Narrated by: Nelson Runger
- Length: 24 hrs and 40 mins
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Benjamin Franklin is the founding father who winks at us - an ambitious urban entrepreneur who rose up the social ladder, from leather-aproned shopkeeper to dining with kings....
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Good book, not crazy about the narrator
- By Cathi on 07-20-13
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59. Benjamin Franklin: An American Life
- Narrated by: Nelson Runger
- Length: 24 hrs and 40 mins
- Release date: 04-07-11
- Language: English
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Chip War
- The Quest to Dominate the World's Most Critical Technology
- By: Chris Miller
- Narrated by: Stephen Graybill
- Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins
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You may be surprised to learn that microchips are the new oil—the scarce resource on which the modern world depends. Today, military, economic, and geopolitical power are built on a foundation of computer chips....
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Great history, but could poor narration
- By Lily Wong on 10-26-22
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60. Chip War
- The Quest to Dominate the World's Most Critical Technology
- Narrated by: Stephen Graybill
- Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins
- Release date: 10-04-22
- Language: English
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