Cabinet of Curiosities

A Historical Tour of the Unbelievable, the Unsettling, and the Bizarre

De: Aaron Mahnke, Harry Marks - contributor

Narrado por: Aaron Mahnke

This program features a bonus conversation between Aaron Mahnke, the book's author and creator of the smash-hit iHeartPodcast series, and journalist and screenwriter Dana Schwartz.

The new audiobook is based on the long-running hit podcast by Aaron Mahnke, which has translated into over 120-million downloads to date, and a monthly average of over 2 million listeners.

The podcast, Aaron Mahnke’s Cabinet of Curiosities, has delighted millions of listeners for years with tales of the wonderful, astounding, and downright bizarre people, places, and things throughout history. Now, in Cabinet of Curiosities the book, learn the fascinating story of the invention of the croissant in a country that was not France, and relive the adventures of a dog that stowed away and went to war, only to help capture a German spy. Along the way, listeners will pass through the American state of Franklin, watch Abraham Lincoln’s son be rescued by his assassin’s brother, and learn how too many crash landings inspired one pilot to leave the airline industry and trek for the stars.

For the first time ever, Aaron has gathered scores of his favorites in print, and curated them into a beautiful, topical collection for devoted followers and new fans alike.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press

©2024 Aaron Mahnke and Harry Marks (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Cabinet of Curiosities hand-picks the most curious and interesting moments of history and spins them into delicious, snack-sized treats with the fun, friendly feeling of campfire tales. The ideal holiday gift for the history buff in your life!"—Delilah S. Dawson, New York Times bestselling author.

“Aaron’s stories bring history to life in a way that’s reminiscent of Paul Harvey’s approachable style, and of course, those curveball endings. What a great way to learn about our curious past!”—Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of The Nazi Conspiracy

“An overflowing buffet of informational appetizers of delight—Mahnke, as always, knows how to compel us with our own history.”—Chuck Wendig, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Accidents

Curious And Interesting

I would have given this review 5 stars if it weren't for the annoying conversations after each chapter. I don't know whose idea it was to put in the commentary, but I find it extremely annoying, and impossible to avoid when listening in the car. The stories are all great and enjoyable. And Aaron Mahnke is an excellent narrator and story teller. I only wish he had thought better of adding the " conversations " that detract from the almost perfect audible experience.

love love love

Absolutely love this book, I cant recommend enough. Aaron Mahnke and team are killing it!

Fantastic!

Love this! Liks 5 minute mysteries or mysteries at the museum. Short historical stories. Near perfect narration. Very enjoyable.

Interesting

If you are a fan of Lore, you'll love Cabinet of Curiosities. It's interesting...Aaron Mahnke's voice is grating, which takes away from the enjoyment of this varied collection of curiosities.

A cabinet of anecdotes

The author was a great narrator. Hearing the book rather reading it on the page makes these curiosities so much more memorable.

Great stories

Two thumbs up for Aaron's stories and his performance. Quite entertaining. Thanks Aaron for all of your hard work researching etc. It is much appreciated.

Between the lines

The last remarks at the end of each anecdote are cringeworthy at best. The narrator is distractingly jumpy. The pieces of interview between chapters are indescribably terrible. The thorough collection of knowledge singlehandedly kept this thing afloat.

Stranger than fiction

I enjoyed this book. I have not listened to the authors podcast or anything. Found the title and saw a sample and my curiosity was piqued.
The strange and bizarre stories sometimes have you questioning “can this be real”
But overall fun - nothing serious, just entertaining read.
I was surprised to find that I knew one of the curious stories told but all others were unknown to me and I’m sure to many. I’d recommend this book if you want to enjoy a little “weird but true” moment.

Deliciously Weird and Fascinating 🧐

As a longtime fan of Lore and Noble Blood, I had high expectations for Cabinet of Curiosities, and it absolutely delivered. Aaron Mahnke has a gift for weaving eerie, fascinating, and often overlooked historical oddities into engaging narratives, and this audiobook is no exception. Each chapter is a bite-sized deep dive into the weird and wonderful, perfect for those who love the intersection of history and the macabre.

The narration is exactly what you’d expect from Mahnke—polished, atmospheric, and compelling. His voice carries just the right mix of intrigue and reverence for these strange tales, making it easy to get lost in each story. Whether you’re listening during a commute or late at night with the lights low, Cabinet of Curiosities keeps you hooked with stories that range from bizarre coincidences to dark historical mysteries.

For fans of Lore, this feels like an extension of everything that makes the podcast great, but with a fresh collection of tales that even seasoned history buffs might not know. And if you love the dramatic storytelling of Noble Blood, you’ll appreciate the way Mahnke brings historical figures and oddities to life. If you’re someone who enjoys the strange, the unexplained, and the stories that history books tend to overlook, this audiobook is a must-listen.

Cool stories, annoying conversation

I like Mahnke’s books so was kind of excited the podcast stories were now in book form as I enjoy weird history but not podcasts. The stories were interesting but every few chapters “bonus conversations” happened. I skipped them, but it was annoying to have to do so to get to other stories. This was essentially a long-form podcast.