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Featured Article: The best audiobooks about aliens for curious humans
Throughout the history of storytelling, we humans have been curious about the possibility of worlds beyond Earth and its inhabitants. Thanks to our endless fascination with extraterrestrial life, there is a mountain of literature, from novels to memoirs, exploring the potential outcomes of interacting with creatures from other planets. Without further ado, here are 20 of our favorite listens about alien life.
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H.G. Wells: The Science Fiction Collection
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Hugh Bonneville, Jason Isaacs, Sophie Okonedo, and others
- Length: 27 hrs and 15 mins
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Known as ‘The Father of Science Fiction’, Herbert George Wells’ writing career spanned over 60 years. He was a writer of novels, short stories, nonfiction books and articles....
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Largely enjoyable.
- By lk on 06-24-19
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H.G. Wells: The Science Fiction Collection
- Narrated by: Hugh Bonneville, Jason Isaacs, Sophie Okonedo, David Tennant, Alexander Vlahos, Eli Roth - introduction
- Length: 27 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 04-11-19
- Language: English
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The Ultimate Science Fiction Mega Collection: 24 of the Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time
- A Journey to the Center of the Earth, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in 80 Days, John Carter of Mars Trilogy, The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, Frankenstein, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, 3 Ray Bradbury Stories, Flatland, & More
- By: Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, Edwin Abbott Abbott, and others
- Narrated by: Museum Audiobooks Cast
- Length: 121 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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The Ultimate Science Fiction Mega Collection contains 24 of the greatest science-fiction works ever written....
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Great, easy to navigate
- By Sam Miller on 08-13-21
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The Ultimate Science Fiction Mega Collection: 24 of the Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time
- A Journey to the Center of the Earth, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in 80 Days, John Carter of Mars Trilogy, The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, Frankenstein, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, 3 Ray Bradbury Stories, Flatland, & More
- Narrated by: Museum Audiobooks Cast
- Series: Captain Nemo, Book 1, Barsoom, Book 1-3
- Length: 121 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 06-02-21
- Language: English
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The War of the Worlds
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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First published by H. G. Wells in 1898, The War of the Worlds is the granddaddy of all alien invasion stories....
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Ants
- By Janice on 03-30-14
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The War of the Worlds
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Series: The War of the Worlds, Book 1
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
- Release date: 07-02-09
- Language: English
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The Time Machine
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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"I drew a breath, set my teeth, gripped the starting lever with both hands, and went off with a thud." The time traveler is on his way to a different world....
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Eh.
- By Michael L. on 12-24-07
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The Time Machine
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins
- Release date: 11-08-06
- Language: English
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The War of the Worlds
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Christopher Hurt
- Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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This classic chiller, when adapted for radio in 1938 by Orson Welles, was realistic enough to cause widespread panic throughout the United States....
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It's Better Then The Radio Show!
- By Charles on 02-14-05
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The War of the Worlds
- Narrated by: Christopher Hurt
- Series: The War of the Worlds, Book 1
- Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
- Release date: 06-12-00
- Language: English
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Great Classic Science Fiction
- Eight Unabridged Stories
- By: Stanley G. Weinbaum, Lester Del Rey, Fritz Leiber, and others
- Narrated by: Simon Vance, Barbara Rosenblat, Nick Sullivan, and others
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
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This superlative collection of futuristic tales explores ground-breaking supernatural themes from the founding heroes of the science fiction genre.....
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Great authors, good stories
- By Joel D Offenberg on 09-07-10
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Great Classic Science Fiction
- Eight Unabridged Stories
- Narrated by: Simon Vance, Barbara Rosenblat, Nick Sullivan, Robert Fass, Katherine Kellgren, Scott Brick, Stephen Thorne, Greg Itzin
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
- Release date: 04-12-10
- Language: English
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The Outline of History
- Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Bernard Mayes
- Length: 44 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Having coined the phrase "the war that will end war," H. G. Wells was disillusioned by the World War I peace settlement....
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Loved it
- By Eric on 05-07-15
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The Outline of History
- Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind
- Narrated by: Bernard Mayes
- Length: 44 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 02-05-10
- Language: English
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The Time Machine
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: John Banks
- Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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When a Victorian scientist propels himself into the year 802,701 AD, he is initially delighted to find that suffering has been replaced by beauty, contentment and peace....
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John Banks
- By Anonymous User on 04-12-19
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The Time Machine
- Narrated by: John Banks
- Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 02-06-17
- Language: English
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The Island of Doctor Moreau - Unabridged
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Kevin Theis
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
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This is an audio enhanced version - with music and sound effects - of H.G. Wells' The Island of Doctor Moreau. It tells the story of Edward Prendick, a shipwreck survivor who is brought to an uncharted island where he encounters Doctor Moreau, a mad scientist bent on experimenting....
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Creepy
- By Troy Buffington on 09-09-18
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The Island of Doctor Moreau - Unabridged
- Narrated by: Kevin Theis
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 08-23-18
- Language: English
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Short Stories - Volume One
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: James A. Gillies, Nigel Patterson, Greg Wagland, and others
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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This collection of 13 short stories includes gothic horror, fantasy, ghost stories, science fiction, satire, and stories of domestic and social commentary. It is a collection that we hope will intrigue and entertain you - and leave you wanting to hear more....
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Short Stories - Volume One
- Narrated by: James A. Gillies, Nigel Patterson, Greg Wagland, Malk Williams, Tim Bruce, Liam Gerrard, Helen Lloyd
- Series: H. G. Wells Short Stories, Book 1
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
- Release date: 03-31-20
- Language: English
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25+ the Collected Works of Vladimir Lenin
- The Dreamer in the Kremlin, State and Revolution, What Is to Be Done?, Imperialism: The Final Stage of Capitalism and Others
- By: Vladimir Lenin, H.G. Wells
- Narrated by: Andrew Roberts, Peter Coates, Mark Bowen
- Length: 18 hrs and 4 mins
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Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known as Vladimir Lenin, was a Russian revolutionary, politician, and political theorist. He served as the first and...
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25+ the Collected Works of Vladimir Lenin
- The Dreamer in the Kremlin, State and Revolution, What Is to Be Done?, Imperialism: The Final Stage of Capitalism and Others
- Narrated by: Andrew Roberts, Peter Coates, Mark Bowen
- Length: 18 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 03-20-24
- Language: English
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The Invisible Man
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: John Banks
- Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
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A mysterious stranger in a long-sleeved coat, with a bandaged face and wide-brimmed hat, arrives in a small English village....
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Hard to follow
- By Clara Rivers on 04-25-24
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The Invisible Man
- Narrated by: John Banks
- Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 02-06-17
- Language: English
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The War of the Worlds (AmazonClassics Edition)
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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A metallic cylinder falls to earth, landing in the sands of Horsell Common, Surrey, generating curiosity and awe....
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H G Wells postulates Martians conqured Venus.
- By Luke Mckee on 09-02-23
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The War of the Worlds (AmazonClassics Edition)
- Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
- Release date: 12-22-17
- Language: English
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The Invisible Man
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Once a brilliant scientist, Griffin has been gradually consumed by his research....
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Lifesaver during final exams.
- By KSonam on 02-29-16
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The Invisible Man
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 10-03-06
- Language: English
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The First Men in the Moon
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: John Banks
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
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As a result of an accident with an experiment, two unlikely friends are propelled on a journey to the moon. But a new universe of terrors await them....
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Very impressed
- By misskateg3 on 11-30-19
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The First Men in the Moon
- Narrated by: John Banks
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 02-06-17
- Language: English
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The War of the Worlds
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Bill Weideman
- Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins
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This novel is part of Brilliance Audio's extensive Classic Collection, bringing you timeless masterpieces that you and your family are sure to love....
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The War of the Worlds
- Narrated by: Bill Weideman
- Series: The War of the Worlds, Book 1
- Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins
- Release date: 01-14-15
- Language: English
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The Country of the Blind: Mandarin Companion Graded Readers: Level 1, Simplified Chinese Edition
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Zhang Xiuye
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
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“In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king” repeats in Chen Fangyuan’s mind after he finds himself trapped in a valley holding a community of people for whom a disease eliminated their vision many generations before and no longer have a concept of sight....
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The Best Tool for Improving Your Chinese!
- By Kari on 12-16-21
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The Country of the Blind: Mandarin Companion Graded Readers: Level 1, Simplified Chinese Edition
- Narrated by: Zhang Xiuye
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
- Release date: 11-13-18
- Language: Mandarin Chinese
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The Island of Dr. Moreau
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
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Written by H.G. Wells, the great visionary author, this legendary novel is both timeless and thought provoking....
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An Oldie but a Goodie
- By David Thomas on 01-19-15
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The Island of Dr. Moreau
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 07-19-11
- Language: English
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The War of the Worlds
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: John Banks
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
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A meteor-like alien object lands on Earth, spearheading an apocalyptic chain of events. Earth has been watched, and now the aliens have landed and their intent is conquest and war....
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Truly a Classic
- By Sean Elliott on 02-15-21
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The War of the Worlds
- Narrated by: John Banks
- Series: The War of the Worlds, Book 1
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 02-06-17
- Language: English
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Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds: The Musical Drama
- An Audible Original Drama
- By: H. G. Wells, Jeff Wayne
- Narrated by: Michael Sheen, Taron Egerton, Theo James, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins
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One of the world’s most recognisable sci-fi stories, H. G. Wells’ The War of The Worlds established numerous conventions for the genre, including the threat of an invasive extraterrestrial species, space travel and intergalactic conflict....
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Unexpected and Amazing
- By Charles Duncan on 11-30-18
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Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds: The Musical Drama
- An Audible Original Drama
- Narrated by: Michael Sheen, Taron Egerton, Theo James, Adrian Edmondson, Anna-Marie Wayne
- Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 11-29-18
- Language: English
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