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Educated
- A Memoir
- De: Tara Westover
- Narrado por: Julia Whelan
- Duración: 12 h y 10 m
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Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Her family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education, and no one to intervene when one of Tara’s older brothers became violent. When another brother got himself into college, Tara decided to try a new kind of life. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge University.
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The Other Side of Idaho's Mountains
- De Darwin8u en 03-28-18
A Story of Survival That Will Heal You
While listening to this intimate and powerfully written memoir on the bus, a curious coworker asked me if it was enjoyable. Given the heavy themes of abuse and mental illness, I hesitated before landing on my answer: Yes, but only in the way getting your breath back after crying is.
Following Tara, emotionally wrought by the voice of Julia Whelan, as she navigates a tumultuous upbringing in her isolated, overtly religious, and apocalypse-obsessed home, you’re rooting for her. You are there for her as she contends with obstacles that would have the rest of us on our heels: serious injury as young teen working in a junkyard, earning a degree from a prestigious university without any prior access to education, and repeated instances of harsh verbal and physical abuse at the hands of her own family members.
Hearing this rich narrative taps into your empathy and faith; you have to believe that Tara will succeed past the very last second of audio. If I could choose only one book to add to my library this year (so far), this would be it.
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Circe
- De: Madeline Miller
- Narrado por: Perdita Weeks
- Duración: 12 h y 8 m
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In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child—not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power—the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.
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Refined writing with an intimate performance
- De Michael - Audible Editor en 04-11-18
A Flawless Work of Fiction (And The Best This Editor Has Ever Heard)
Circe is more than mythology, allegory, or a strong female POV. It's a story that delivers literature’s greatest gift: To see, to live inside the mind of another human being. Madeline Miller’s sense of voice and character is so refined and diligently crafted that it feels neither fabricated nor refined—just organic. And there is no overacting from narrator Perdita Weeks, either. She is Circe. Circe the woman, Circe the god, Circe the story. All of it is so intimate and real in style and delivery that it feels like a direct transcription of human experience. The mythological underpinnings serve their purpose beautifully; keeping the contemplative, somewhat literary style aloft—safe from drowning in the murky depths of introspection, with healthy doses of action, tragedy, and unadulterated joy.
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I'll Be Gone in the Dark
- One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer
- De: Michelle McNamara
- Narrado por: Gabra Zackman, Gillian Flynn - introduction, Patton Oswalt - afterword
- Duración: 10 h y 7 m
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A masterful true crime account of the Golden State Killer - the elusive serial rapist turned murderer who terrorized California for over a decade - from Michelle McNamara, the gifted journalist who died tragically while investigating the case.
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A haunting masterpiece
- De Kat - Audible en 03-02-18
A True Crime Thriller That Became Front-Page News
The best true crime books pass on an obsession: they haunt you the way the case haunted the writer. Before Michelle McNamara came along, few besides the most dogged web sleuths and law enforcement knew about the Golden State Killer, a serial predator who stalked, raped, and murdered victims in their own homes in California in the 1970s and ’80s—and then vanished, letting the trail grow cold. Much has been made about whether McNamara’s gorgeously written, obsessively researched book helped catch the suspect who was arrested just two months after its publication. But McNamara herself predicted DNA technology would eventually beat him, though she didn’t live to see it happen. Don’t listen to this book to figure out whether McNamara “solved” the case. Listen to be in the company of her sharp, compassionate, and haunted mind, for which Gabra Zackman’s skillful, subtle narration is the ideal conduit. Listen because this audiobook is, quite simply, on the very short list of masterpieces in the literature of true crime.
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Kick Ass with Mel Robbins
- Life-Changing Advice from the Author of “The 5 Second Rule”
- De: Mel Robbins
- Narrado por: Mel Robbins
- Duración: 6 h y 25 m
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Want more out of life? You're not alone. And best-selling author Mel Robbins is here to help with no-bullshit life and business advice that you won't get anywhere else. This follow-up to The 5-Second Rule - available only in audio - takes the classic talk-show format and elevates it to a premium audio experience. Listen to private, one-on-one coaching sessions between the celebrated motivational speaker and people like you - people who want better relationships, to be healthier and more productive, to get unstuck from destructive habits.
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A $26 Podcast
- De Sam Cochrane en 06-01-18
A Uniquely Audible Self Development Program
I really didn’t understand that Kick Ass was a special event in audio until Mel came to the Audible headquarters in Newark to talk about how the success of her debut, The Five Second Rule, made her want to bring her big ideas to life in our format. But as a listener, I realized “special” doesn’t even begin to cover the breakthrough appeal of this title! As I heard Mel Robbins coach other people – in real time – I felt my own barriers fall. Mel’s guests were likeable and relatable, and somehow, their problems started to feel a lot like mine. Which is to say: we’re all holding ourselves back, and Mel Robbins – fortunately – is all about kicking that nonsense to the curb! So, yeah, I get it now, and so should you. You’ll come away with some actual, applicable rules to live by.
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The Radical King
- De: Cornel West - editor, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Narrado por: LeVar Burton, Gabourey Sidibe, Cornel West, y otros
- Duración: 11 h y 8 m
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Wanda Sykes, LeVar Burton, Leslie Odom, Jr., and Gabourey Sidibe head a cast of beloved actors performing 23 selections from the speeches, sermons, and essays of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—many never recorded during his lifetime. For the first time, teachers, students, and thoughtful listeners can hear dramatic interpretations of Dr. King’s words, chosen and introduced by Cornel West.
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Not the best MLK audiobook
- De Nathan White en 02-07-19
A Message for The Ages
There is simply nothing like the power of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message, and hearing his words read in this dramatic interpretation underscores how incredibly relevant it is today. Dr. Cornel West, a renowned political activist in his own right, has curated 23 of Dr. King’s speeches and essays in The Radical King. We also hear never-before recorded messages performed by renowned actors such as LeVar Burton, Mike Colter, Danny Glover, Gabourey Sidibe, and Wanda Sykes. This collection illustrates an inspiring commitment to bringing a great leader’s words to life – at a time they are needed more than ever.
The Best Audio Moments of 2018 (So Far)
These are the listens that made us hit rewind again and again--just to hear that part one more time.
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Obsidio
- The Illuminae Files, Book 3
- De: Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff
- Narrado por: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Olivia Mackenzie-Smith, Ryan Gesell, y otros
- Duración: 13 h y 1 m
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Kady, Ezra, Hanna, and Nik narrowly escaped with their lives from the attacks on Heimdall station and now find themselves crammed with 2,000 refugees on the container ship Mao. With the jump station destroyed and their resources scarce, the only option is to return to Kerenza - but who knows what they'll find seven months after the invasion? Meanwhile Kady's cousin, Asha, survived the initial BeiTech assault and has joined Kerenza's ragtag underground resistance.
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Live a life worth dying for
- De Jessica M. Henn en 03-17-18
A Trilogy-Ender Like No Other
Obsidio is the third and final book in Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff's groundbreaking YA sci-fi series, The Illuminae Files. Presented as a dossier of evidence submitted during a trial, the series takes the jury (and the listener) through the story of a planetary invasion gone wrong, ultimately making a case against a greedy corporate entity. As such, the print versions of these books are highly graphic: complete with redactions, transcripts, maps, charts, and drawings. In translating this to audio, the producers faced a huge challenge in communicating not just the story but also the drama and emotion inherent on the pages. Through a vast multi-cast of more than 40 actors, rich sound design, commissioned music, as well as original content devised by the authors specifically for the audiobook, the series becomes a completely transporting, immersive, and not-to-be-missed experience.
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A Higher Loyalty
- Truth, Lies, and Leadership
- De: James Comey
- Narrado por: James Comey
- Duración: 9 h y 13 m
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In his audiobook, A Higher Loyalty, former FBI director James Comey shares his never-before-told experiences from some of the highest stakes situations of his career in the past two decades of American government, exploring what good, ethical leadership looks like and how it drives sound decisions. His journey provides an unprecedented entry into the corridors of powe, and a remarkable lesson in what makes an effective leader.
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More Than Trump: All Comey's Life/Working Years--
- De Gillian en 04-17-18
A Different Kind Of Political Memoir
If I'm being honest, I wasn’t expecting to enjoy James Comey’s memoir at all, let alone call it one of the best books of the year (so far), but for the second time in as many years he’s managed to surprise us. Comey chronicles his 30-plus years in public service in a way that’s deeply personal and engaging, taking us behind the scenes of the most high-profile investigations of our time—from the mafia to Martha Stewart. Moreover, Comey himself comes off as endearing and empathetic. Hearing him read his own story proves he's a far cry from the cold and calculating image of FBI agents imprinted in our minds from the 2-D caricatures we’ve seen onscreen.
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Children of Blood and Bone
- De: Tomi Adeyemi
- Narrado por: Bahni Turpin
- Duración: 17 h y 56 m
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Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope. Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.
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Beautifully Written
- De Samantha en 03-09-18
A Fantasy World That Feels All Too Close to Home
Tomi Adeyemi’s incredible debut YA novel is a product of this moment in time, building on a uniquely West African mythology to make statements about race, gender, and social justice. It conjures up a vibrant, amazing fantasy world, in which magic once thrived, a segment of the population is grievously oppressed, and a young woman becomes the leader she was meant to be. Bahni Turpin’s mastery of the accents expertly brings the wide array of characters to life, carrying you with Zélie and her crew across the physical and emotional landscapes that make this book so special.
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The Cadaver King and the Country Dentist
- A True Story of Injustice in the American South
- De: Radley Balko, Tucker Carrington, John Grisham - foreword
- Narrado por: Robert Fass
- Duración: 14 h y 45 m
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In The Cadaver King and the Country Dentist, Radley Balko and Tucker Carrington write a true story of Southern Gothic horror - of two innocent men wrongly convicted of vicious crimes and the legally condoned failures that allowed it to happen. Balko and Carrington will shine a light on the institutional and professional failures that allowed this tragic, astonishing story to happen, identify where it may have happened elsewhere, and show how to prevent it from happening again.
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Gothic Horror-Show, With A Few Digressions
- De Gillian en 03-01-18
A Book That Will Make You Want to Change the World
In Mississippi, where the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow still looms large, two men, armed with phony forensics, manipulated the judicial system for decades. As a result, scores of individuals were wrongfully convicted – and only a small number of them have been exonerated to this day. Listening to this book, riveted, I learned how much of our collective understanding of the “science” behind blood splatter and bite-mark analysis is just plain wrong. Balko and Tucker truly opened my eyes to how broken our criminal justice system is, at a most basic level, all across the nation. This is a master class in nonfiction writing that weaves narrative elements with wide-lens historical details, leading you down a path to real-life action on the learnings. We predict a donation to the Innocence Project the second you finish listening.
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Pet Sematary
- De: Stephen King
- Narrado por: Michael C. Hall
- Duración: 15 h y 41 m
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When Dr. Louis Creed takes a new job and moves his family to the idyllic, rural town of Ludlow, Maine, this new beginning seems too good to be true. Yet despite Ludlow's tranquility, there's an undercurrent of danger that lingers...like the graveyard in the woods near the Creeds' home, where generations of children have buried their beloved pets.
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THIS is what Audible was made for!
- De Nate_D en 04-03-18
A Legendary Stephen King Novel with the Audio Performance it Deserves
There is a reason Pet Sematary endures as one of Stephen King’s best and most frightening works: even during the more banal scenes, there’s a disquiet, a prickling in the back of your neck that tells you something is not right in the air itself, something sinister, and it will make itself known soon enough. Though a classic, Pet Sematary has never before been produced unabridged in audio but, boy, was it worth the wait. Michael C. Hall doesn’t just read, he completely embodies every character, be they young, old, living, or overwise. All I can say is: whether or not you’re already a King fan, prepare to be very unsettled, and to enjoy every minute of it.
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The House of Impossible Beauties
- De: Joseph Cassara
- Narrado por: Christian Barillas
- Duración: 15 h y 35 m
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It's 1980 in New York City, and nowhere is the city's glamour and energy better reflected than in the burgeoning Harlem ball scene, where 17-year-old Angel first comes into her own. Burned by her traumatic past, Angel is new to the drag world, new to ball culture, and has a yearning inside of her to help create family for those without. When she falls in love with Hector, a beautiful young man who dreams of becoming a professional dancer, the two decide to form the House of Xtravaganza, the first-ever all-Latino house in the Harlem ball circuit.
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As real as it gets
- De Michael - Audible Editor en 03-01-18
A Recently Historic Novel That Brings 1980s NYC to Life
I listened to The House of Impossible Beauties when I was 8.5 months pregnant. Huger than huge, I would grab a pastry from my corner coffee shop and head down to the river, getting lost in the story and sending rapid-fire texts to my BFF at every delicious new detail about the ’80s era drag queens, banjee boys, and club kids. There’s so much tragedy in this story inspired by the real members of the legendary House of Xtravaganza (famously featured in the movie Paris is Burning), but there’s also so much love and joy as the family bands together to rise above their circumstances and forge lives of freedom and beauty. I laughed as much as I sobbed (and I’m afraid I can’t blame that on being pregnant).