Books have always been a person’s best friend for life. Books influence most of us in many ways during the journey of our lives. The love of reading and gaining knowledge keeps most of us glued to the book. However, what about those who can’t keep up to reading because it’s boring. I have heard this many times from my friends, relatives, and even my husband that every time they open a book, they just doze off. And there you go, you lose all the motivation to read any further and keep the book down.
So here we introduce the audiobooks. Audiobooks are books which are being read to us. (Thank God, some people have the patience to listen). The audiobook is the MAGIC word for people who want to gain knowledge through books but have less interest to delve into the physical pages.
We hereby bring you the list of 50 best audiobooks of all time ranging from bestsellers, classics, economic, business, know-how, history, food, thrillers, science, and fiction upcoming and latest titles.
The titles are selected on randomly with no particular ranking or favoritism of any kind. Most of the Audiobooks are available on Google Play Store(Free, inbuilt app-purchase), Audible (Ad-free, subscription-based), Librivox(Free, inbuilt app-purchase), Libby(free for Ebook borrow an audiobook, Should have a library card). If you’re just starting with audiobooks I must say started with Amazon Audible it has the highest number of audiobooks plus you can start Audible for Free
Top Editors Pick
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| 3 | The Coaching Habit |
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1) The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
The book is very close to reality and has a unique collection of ruthless humor, entertaining stores and too much profane language that is easy to understand for the youth. This audiobook is not just a collection of motivational stories; here you will actually find result-oriented approaches that will enhance the joy of your life.
Pros: It will release a tsunami of positive emotions, hit you with the epiphany of that you are not alone who is different
About the Author: Mark Manson never requires any introduction. He is a well-known writer of the personal development segment. His website MarkManson.net has millions of followers.
Who should listen: If you are frustrated with your life then just start listening to this audiobook right now.
2) Rich Dad And Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Run Time: varies on different mediums
Narrator: Tim Wheeler
Genre: Self-help, Economics
About Audiobook: The author talks about two dads, his dad and his best friends dad. There are two different viewpoints mentioned in this audiobook. Poor dad placed emphasis on work for money whereas Rich dad emphasized learning about how money works and letting money work for you. Find out more by listening to the audiobook.
If your earing and still your are always poor then you are struggling with Financial Literacy. Robert has uniquely presented his learnings with his real life his story. If you want to be rich one day YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK.
“In school we learn that mistakes are bad, and we are punished for making them. Yet, if you look at the way humans are designed to learn , we learn by making mistakes. We learn to walk by falling down. If we never fall down, we would never walk.” by Robert. Kiyosaki.
3) A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire
The epice story of a royal family and seven kingdoms. A Game of Thrones series is world-famous and 5 books of this series are launched so far. A television show is also produced, based on this audiobook. If you are still unaware of this series then grab your copy today.
Shame Shame Shame!!! It gets on your nerves right?. Witness dirty politics with dark intensions and next level drama. If you thin you can pridect the story, Your Wrong….
About the Author: R. R. Martin is a well-known name in the fiction category and wrote several short stories and novels which are appreciated by the people of different countries.
Who should listen: If you are a fan of fictional stories of royal families then this book will not disappoint you.
4) Fifty Shades of Grey
About the Book: The story of this audiobook begins with Anastasia Steele, who is a student and takes an interview of a successful businessman Christian Grey then the love story of both proceeds in a very attractive manner. After the successes of this book, other books of this series also launched.
How far you can go in love? Perfect for passionte lovers, anyone who was keep the spark with pich of kinkyness.
About the Author: E L James had a childhood dream to become a writer, and it comes true in the form of this book. She is also very active in the field of television as well.
Who should listen: Teens and youth of all over the world love to listen to this audiobook. It is quite different from other love stories.
5) Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup
About the Book: This audiobook is based on the real-life events of Theranos. Through this audiobook, you can actually experience the rise and falls of the corporate world. This audiobook is declared as New York Times bestseller and won several other awards as well.
Unleashes the harsh reality of the corporate world that will amaze you to core.
About the Author: John Carreyrou is a well-known author and reporter who won the Pulitzer Prize as well. Bad Blood is one of his best creations which mainly focuses on startups.
Who should listen: If you have a deep interest in the corporate world or planning or in a startup then you must absolutly listen what coming next?
6) The Hunger Games
Have you ever played a game in which losing means death? Of course not, but if you virtually wanted to experience such a game then you should try this audiobook. It is one of the masterpieces of fantasy. The plot of this audiobook is very interesting and keeps you attentive until the end.
The Hunger Games will take you to a different world of science fiction that will roll youself to imagine what next?
About the Author: Suzanne Collins has sufficient experience in writing for children. The Underland Chronicles series is another recommendable work by her.
Who should listen: Usually, kids, teens, and youths like such an imaginary world. But if you are a grown-up and still have a heart of child then you will enjoy this book for sure.
7) Bird Box: A Novel
The story of Malorie and her two young children. Here you will found quick swings between the past and present events in their lives. The storytelling is recommendable and you can actually experience the horror through this audiobook.
Pros: The plot of the audiobook is very interesting and keeps you abide till the end.
About the Author: Bird Box is written by Josh Malerman. He is an American singer, songwriter, and author.
Who should listen: Bird Box is actually an amazing story and can be a good choice on your holidays and overnight journeys. One you began to listen to this book then you can not stop yourself until the end.
8) To Kill a Mockingbird
About the Book: This audiobook is about injustice and racism. In the plot of To Kill a Mockingbird, there is a black man who is accused of raping a white woman. Then the story moves further, with the proceedings of the case. It unleashes the condition of black people in society.
A very beautifully crafted story on racism and presents a clear picture of the American society of that time.
About the Author: Harper Lee was born in 1926 in Monroeville, Alabama and died on February 19, 2016. She is awarded by Pulitzer Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and other numerous awards.
Who should listen: If you are interested in social issues then this audiobook is like a treat for you. It is especially for mature listeners who are aware of different social problems.
9) How to Win Friends & Influence People
About the Book: The first edition of this book was released in 1937 and even today you find it very practical and inspirational. If you wanted to enhance your personality and make an impact on society then you must listen to this audiobook for once.
A complete guide on how to enhance your personality. In todays world you might need it.
About the Author: Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) is an expert writer of the self-improvement genre. He touched the lives of several people and helped them through his books.
Who should listen: If you are looking for a guide to improve your personality, and can help in personal, as well as, professional life then you should listen to this audiobook for once.
10) Educated: A Memoir
This audiobook is recommended by several personalities of the international arena which include Barack Obama, Bill Gates and many others. It is also declared as NewYork Times bestseller. In short, if you did not listen to this book yet, then you certainly miss a very important aspect of your life.
It is a beautiful collection of some life touching stories.
About the Author: Tara Westover is currently living in the UK, she never visit any school during childhood as her father didn’t allow her to do so. She began her educational journey at the age of 17 and then worked hard to achieve something significant in life.
Who should listen: If you have some free time and looking for an unconventional content then you should try this audiobook.
11) Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
About the Book: This audiobook revolves around the story of Aristotle and Dante. It has a very common plot but the presentation is so impressive that it keeps you abide till the end. In one word it is a “lovely” story. A very beautifully presented real-life story. It is suitable for all age groups.
About the Author: Benjamin Alire Sáen was born in Mexico in 1954. He studied philosophy and theology in Europe and came to Texas to begin his career as a writer.
Who should listen: If you are looking for a classic story of friendship then you must listen to this book
12) The Handmaid’s Tale
This book is highly recommended by the readers and listeners even a television series is also produced based on this book. The Handmaid’s Tale is a funny, unexpected, full of horror, and convincing story.
The story is on sexual and psychological fears of humans and quite different from others.
About the Author: Margaret Atwood had written more than fifty books so far. She has sufficient experience in writing in genres including fiction, poetry, and critical essays. Some famous books of Margaret Atwood are Cat’s Eye, Alias Grace, The Blind Assassin, Oryx and Crake, and The Testaments.
Who should listen: It is a very well crafted story which reveals the dark sides of politics.
13) The Greatness Guide(2) by Robin Sharma
About AudioBook: The Greatness Guide(2) is a sequel to the international bestseller, The Greatness Guide. The author talks about 101 additional ways to make life better and achieve our desired goals based on his proven techniques. The descriptions is apt and to the point. It gives you a path which you can create for yourself to be great. Sharma touches on topics like time management, family life, goal setting, setting your priorities straight and much more.
Writing is simple, understandable, apt and illustrative.
“Change is hardest at the beginning, messiest in the middle and best at the end”-Robin Sharma”
14) The Power of Habit by Charles, Duhigg
About Audiobook: The book is written by Charles Duhigg. His focus stay’s mainly how habits are formed. It tells you how can we change those according to our needs. The author throws light on the fact that people have the freedom and responsibility to create and nurture their habits.
The “Power of Habit” is a bible on habits and psychology. People can learn the scientific reasons why a habit is formed. This book can help a lot of people to get rid of bad habits. However, the same framework may not work all the time.
The best book on habit to date. It’s a classic you can refer to.
“Habits are safer than rules. You don’t have to watch them, And you don’t have to keep them either. They keep you”-by Frank Hall Cran”
15) May Cause Miracles by Gabrielle Berstein
About Audiobook: This audiobook introduces us to the concept of miracles. Having faith and perseverance in the good leads us to miracles. Fear is like a craving, as we crave for sugar. Face your fears upright and the front is what the author says and it will run away.
Gabrielle Bernstein is fondly also called the “Mistress of Miracles”. With a few simple shifts that almost everyone can afford to make we can see positive changes in our life. Yes, Miracles do happen if you believe in them and believe in your self.
Listeners can expect incredible transformation with 40 powerful ways in the audiobook.
“Real happiness doesn’t come from getting but from giving.”-Gabrielle Berstein
16) The Magic Of Thinking Big by David Schwartz
Narrated by: David J Schwartz
Run time: 4 hours and 9 mins
Genre: Self-help, Self-discipline, Counseling, Inspiration
About Audiobook: This book is narrated by the author himself. This audiobook is regarded as one of the foremost experts on motivation. It does offer useful methods. The audiobook will give you the secrets to attain a bigger and happier life. The basic focus of the audiobook is believing in yourself. Awakening the Mr. Triumph in you so you can dream and achieve what you want to. So destroy your fears and use the goals to grow big in life.
Positive ways of awakening Mr Triumph in you.
“Hope is a start. But hope needs action to win victories” by David Schwartz
17) Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson
Narrated on Audible: Tony Roberts, Karen Ziemba, Kenneth Blanchard
Run time: 1 hour and 39 mins
Genre: Self-help, Business
About Audiobook: The audiobook is a parable that reveals the truth. It deals with four characters who live in a maze and hunt for cheese. It shows how situations change and these characters face difficulty in coping through it. However, one character could deal with the change properly and writes the experiences on the maze to discover it for yourself.
If you don’t change you become extinct soon. Therefore, one should look for changes coming in life and adapt to it. Happiness and success are guaranteed if you change. New doors are opened with new opportunities.
It’s amusing and enlightening to see all the four characters hunt for cheese. We hunt for good jobs, better relationships etc.
“The quicker you let go of old cheese, the sooner you find new cheese.” by Spencer Johnson.
18) Awaken The Giant Within by Tony Robbins
Narrated by: Tony Robbins, Alexey Muzhitski
Run time: One hour 30 minutes
Genre: Self-help
About Audiobook: This audiobook introduces the concept of awakening the dormant giant within all of us. No matter where a person stands today, he.she might always want more out of their career, relationships etc. So here you are given certain tools to immediately become the master of your own fate.
Pros: You can become your own unique form of greatness.
“Every problem is a gift, without problems we would not grow.” by Tony Robbins.
19) The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale
Run time: 3 hours and 46 minutes
Narrator: Uncredited
Genre: Self-help, motivation
About Audiobook: This audiobook has the concepts of faith and inspiration. Believing in yourself and your actions. Creating new power and energy and also to stop worrying is highlighted by the author. Many practical techniques are outlined in this audiobook, which can energize your life and give direction and ambition to you.
Well tested and proven techniques.
“Shoot the moon. Even if you miss, you will land among the stars.” by Norman Vincent Peale.
20) The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey
Narrator: Stephen R Covey
Run Time: 13 hours and 4 minutes
Genre: Self-help, Self-discipline
About Audiobook: The audiobook is a classic on habits. The audiobook has personal notes added by the author himself as he narrates the book. Makes more sense.
The author’s voice adds more emotion.
“Begin with the end in mind.” by Steven Covey
21) Think And Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Narrator: Napoleon Hill
Run Time: 7 hours and 40 minutes
Genre: Self- help, Self-discipline
This audiobook is a classic in the print form i.e. the book. The book was originally published in 1937 and is regarded as the best version till date even after so many updated version. That why we always say “Old is Gold”. This book has never been outdated. It has seen all the sun and rain. The audiobook is an extenstion of the same and in this, there are 13 steps described to be rich. The universal principles are short and dependable to inspire people to obtain a richer and fuller life.
Most effective book on for becoming richer.
“When your desire are strong enough, you will appear to possess superhuman powers to achieve.” by Napoleon Hill.
22) Men Are From Mars And Women Are From Venus by John Gray
Run time: One hour 33 mins
Narrator: John Gray
Genre: Self-help, Counselling
About Audiobook: This audiobook, is a version of the book which is considered to be a non-fiction classic of all time. The subject matter in the audiobook is how well can you understand, communicate and get want you want from the opposite sex. So what are you waiting for. Grab your headphones and listen on.
Classic work of non-fiction. Helpful to many people around the globe.
“Mental chemistry creates interest, emotional chemistry generates affection, physical chemistry generates desire and spiritual chemistry creates love. A soulmate includes all four…..and I will not settle for anything less.” by John Gray.
24) The Five Second Rule by Mel Robbins
Run time: 7 hours and 35 mins
Narrator: Mel Robbins
Genre: Self-help
About Audiobook: The audiobook deals with just one basic rule, the five-second rule. You are just five seconds away from becoming more confident, breaking self-doubt, worrying. The TedEx talk by the author has been used by organizers all over the world to achieve great results. Listen on and discover the five-second rule for yourself.
Pros: The five-second rule, just takes five seconds.
“Start before you’re ready. Don’t prepare, begin.” by Mel Robbins
25) 12 Rules For Life by Jordan Peterson
Run Time: 15 hours and 39 mins
Narrator: Jordan Peterson
Genre: Self-help
About Audiobook: This audiobook is in a story form, self-help style. It beautifully touches history, religion, science and philosophy showing us how to live life fully as a human being. It discusses the antidotes for chaos in life. Keep your ears open to find our more while listening to this audiobook.
A story like style about the antidotes for chaos in life
“Rule4: Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today.” by Jordan Peterson.
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Best Audiobooks Of All Time In Autobiography & Memoirs
26) Becoming by Michelle Obama
Run time: 19 hours and 4 mins
Narrator: Michelle Obama
Genre: Memoir, Biography
This audiobook is a memoir about the first Afro-American first lady ever, Michelle Obama. It’s her life story and she proudly owns it. The experiences which shaped her childhood, her college years and her days a mother and lastly the First lady of the United States of America are worth listening. It’s inspirational and not preachy at the same time.
“Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down. Trust your instincts, good relationships feel good, they feel right, they don’t hurt.” by Michelle Obama
27) Born A Crime by Trevor Noah
Run Time: 9 hours
Narrator: Trevor Noah
Genre: Biography, Humor
About Audiobook: Trevor, the character of the boy in the audiobook was born to a white Swiss father and black Xhosa mother at a time when such a union was punishable by five years in prison. This story is about a man whose birth was a crime and he was kept mostly indoor so the government officials won’t take him away. To find out more about his journey where he has reached today, listen on to the audiobook.
Stories are hilarious, dramatic and keep you glued to your earphones(Winner of AudioFile earphones award)
“Language, even more than color, defines who you are to people.” by Trevor Noah.
28) Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
Narrator: Dylan Baker
Run time 24 hours and 30 mins
Genre: Biography, Memoir
About Audiobook: This audiobook is based on the 40 interviews with Jobs conducted over 2 years. It also has inputs from friends, family, competitors, advertisers. Jobs passion for perfection revolutionized six industries which are personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet, computing and digital publishing. His tale is filled with lessons about innovation, leadership, values etc. Listen on to find out more about a man who revolutionized six industries
Lessons on innovation, character, leadership
“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.”
by Walter Isaacson, Steve Jobs.
29) Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shutterly
Run time: 10 hours and 48 mins
Narrator: Bahni Turpin
Genre: Biography, History
About Audiobook: This audiobook speaks to the listeners about the true story of African-American female mathematicians who helped fuel America’s greatest achievements in space. These ladies with their intellect changed the face of NASA for America. Listen on to find out more on the same.
“Their dark skin, their gender, their economic status- none of those were acceptable excuses for not giving the fullest rein to their imaginations and ambitions.” by Margot Lee Shetterly.
30) Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance
Run time: 13 hours and 23 mins
Narrator: Fred Sanders
Genre: Biography
About Audiobook: This audiobook sheds light on South African born Elon Musk who is a renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind Paypal, Space X, Tesla, and Solar City. His childhood years went through bullying and abuse from his father. Still, it didn’t break his spirits. He was still a bright child and found the way to Pennsylvania University. Discover the man who is regarded as the present and future Steve Jobs.
“If the rules are such that you can’t make progress, then you have to fight the rules.” by Ashlee Vance
31) The Story Of My Life by Hellen Keller
Narrator: Flo Gibson
Runtime: varies on all mediums
Genre: Autobiography, Biography, Motivation
About Audiobook: The story of my life is the audiobook version of the same book. It throws light on Hellen Keller’s 22 years of life right from her childhood to her college days in Radcliffe College. It mentions her unbreakable spirit to go to college in spite of all the odds. Listeners are sure to have a dose of motivation through this audiobooks.
Motivational, Inspiring. Still read in any schools for motivation.
” Do not think of today’s failure but of success that may come tomorrow.” by Hellen Keller
32) Autobiography Of A Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
Run time: 21 hours and 33mins
Narrator: Swami Kriyananda
Genre: Autobiography, Spirituality
About Audiobook: The audiobook is an extension of the book first written in 1946. It is still regarded as one of the “Rare Account” books on spirituality or even the wisdom of the East. The audio features academy award winner Ben Kinsley’s voice which is a masterpiece in itself. Here in the audiobook, the Yogi talks about the modern saints of India, philosophy, and yoga. Come and unleash the spiritual journey for yourself.
“Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself” by Yogananda
33) Memoirs of Geisha by Arthur Golden
Run Time: 3 hours
Narrator: Elaina Erika Davis
Genre: Memoir, Historical Fiction
About Audiobook: This audiobook is about a nine year old girl named Sayuri who is sold to a Geisha house because of poverty. After World War II the Geisha houses were shut down and Sayuri reinvents herself. Listen on to find out how her story unfolds.
“We can never flee the misery that is within us” by Arthur Golden.
34) Hunger by Roxane Gay
Run time: 5 hours and 58 minutes
Narrator: Roxane Gay
Genre: Memoir
About Audiobook: This audiobook is about the author’s personal experiences with food and her body. It’s a true story about triumph over weight loss. Living with weight and cut opening her own body to tell her story is certainly courageous.
“It is a powerful lie to equate thiness with self-worth” by Roxane Gay
35) The Complete Sherlock Holmes: The Heirloom Collection by Arthur Canon Doyle
Narrator: Simon Vance
Genre: Fiction
About Audiobook: The audiobook puts light on the seminal works of mystery and detective fiction. Four full-length novels plus forty short stories are included in the audiobook. It is a must-listen for all Sherlock Holmes fans.
36) Emma by Jane Austen
Run time: 14 hours and 35 mins
Narrator: Moira Fogarty
Genre: Fiction, Classic
About Audiobook: This audiobook takes through the life of Emma. She is single, rich and clever and in no need of love or marriage. However, she interferes in other’s romantic lives which gives her immense delight. But things get unmanageable when she tries to matchmake between two people. Listen on and find out more. This work of Jane Austen is till date one of her best.
37) The Master And Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
Run Time:16 hours and 52 mins
Narrator: Julian Rhind Tutt
Genre: Fiction
About Audiobook: This audiobook describes that the devil comes to Moscow, but is not all bad. Pontius Pilate sentences a charismatic leader to his death but yearns for redemption. The audio is multilayered with satire and fantasy. Listen on to find out more. It is one of the world’s great novels.
38) The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Run time: 4 hours and 1 min
Narrator: Jeremy Irons
Genre: Adventure fiction
About Audiobook: This audiobook tells about a boy named Santiago, who is a shepherd boy and travels in search of world’s extravagant treasure. The audiobook takes us through the struggles and beliefs Santiago goes along his journey of discovering the treasure. This story tells you to believe in your heart.
39) Ready Player One by Ernest Clive
Run time: 15 hours and 40 mins
Narrator: Wil Wheaton
Genre: Science fiction
About Audiobook: This audiobook takes us to 2044 where the real world has become an ugly place. Famine, poverty has hit hard. People start living in the virtual world of OASIS. The thrill begins when the OASIS massive fortune will go to the person who solves all the riddles that have been scattered throughout creation.
40) The Future Of Mind by Michio Kaku
Run time: 15 hours and 40 mins
Narrater: Feodar Chin
Genre: Science, personal development
About Audiobook: In this audiobook, the author takes us through the world’s various laboratories to meet scientists who are revolutionising the way to think about the brain. Mind reading, Videotaping our dreams, mind control, telekinesis is all possible through scientific studies and technology.
41) 50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know by John Bridges and Bryan Curtis
Run time: 2 hours and 44 mins
Narrator: Bryan Curtis
Genre: Etiquettes, Grooming, Self-help
About audiobook: This audiobook is a young man’s guide to becoming a man whom everybody respects. It’s a exercise on defining etiquettes, social interaction and personal discipline. It all begins here.
42) The Hidden Life Of Animals by Peter Wohllenben
Run time: 7 hours and 33 minutes
Narrator: Mike Grady
Genre: Non-fiction, Zoology, Life sciences
About audiobook: This audiobook tells us about the animals feelings, emotions. How they communicate, live and survive. This book opens door of animal kingdom right from microscopic level to largest mammal on earth. Come and listen for yourself.
More nonfiction audiobook
43) How To Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell
Narrator: David Tenmant
Genre: Children’s literature
About Audiobook: The story of Hiccup Horrendous HaddockIII rise to fame, through his dragon-training exploits. Hiccups were also known as the Dragon Whisperer, a great sword fighter but it was like that always. This audiobook is hit both with kids and adults.
44) Better Nate Than Ever by Tim Federle
About audiobook: This audiobook is about a child Nate who has a dream to perform in a Broadway show. He gets stuck in Pennsylvania with one of his pal Libby with whom he plans to go to new york and make his dream come true. Listen on to find out more about his adventure.
45) See You In Cosmos by Jack Cheng
Run time: 6 hours and 10 mins
Narrator:Brittany Pressley
Genre: Children fiction
About Audiobook: This audiobook is about an 11-year-old Alex Petroski who is obsessed about space and rockets. He wants to launch his iPod into space. Listen on and find out his adventure.
46) Ramona Quimby Collection by Beverly Cleary
Run time: 18 hours 57 mins
Narrator: Stockard Channing
Genre: Fiction-children, Adventure fiction
About Audiobook: This audiobook is a collection of the adventures of Ramona. She lives with her mother, father and elder sister. She is not afraid of anything and is always up to something. Listen on to uncover her wacky adventures.
47) Fairest: The Lunar Chronicles – Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Run time: 10 hours and 7 mins
Narrator: Rebecca Soler
Genre: Teen, Fairy tale, folklore
About Audiobook: This audiobook is a retelling of the classic fairy tale “Cinderella”. A deadly plague ravages the population. Cinder is a gifted mechanic. Her secrets of the past has to be uncovered to save the future. Listen on to find out more.
48) Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
Run time: 8 hours and 57 mins
Narrator: Rebecca Lowman, Sunil Malhotra
Genre: Teen Romance, Romance
About Audiobook: This audiobook talks about first love. During the year 1986, two stars crossed misfits, Eleanor and Park fall for each other. They are smart and know this might not last forever. However, they are brave and desperate enough to give it a try. Listen on to find out more.
49) I am Malala by Malala Yousafzi
Run time: 10 hours
Narrator: Archie Panjabi
Genre: Biography, Memoir, Inspirational
About Audiobook: This audiobook is about a fifteen-year-old girl who fought for the right to education. In 2012, the Taliban took control of Swat valley in Pakistan. Malala was shot in the head at point-blank range while returning back home from the bus. Few expected her to survive. One year later, after her miraculous recovery, she is seen in the halls of the United Nations in New York. She is the youngest nominee ever for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Editors Note: Truly inspirational, True story
50) Brandon Sanderson by Steelheart
Run time: 12 hours
Narrator: Macleod Andrews
About Audiobook: This audiobook is about a calamity that struck ten years ago. It was a burst in the sky that gave ordinary men and women extraordinary powers. With power there came a desire to rule. So there rose Epics (extraordinary humans) and Reckoners( ordinary humans) who are pitted against each other. Listen on to uncover the adventure.
51) Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Run time: 14 hours
Narrator: Edward Herrmann
Genre: Biography, Memoir
About Audiobook: This audiobook is a survival story of an Army Air Force bomber. His plane crashes into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving spray of debris, a slick of oil, gasoline and blood. Now he is left thousand of miles open in Ocean. His fate, whether triumph or tragedy is suspended on the fraying wire of his will. Listen to find out more.
52) The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Run time: 5 hours and 51 mins
Narrator: Stephen Fry
Genre: Novel
About Audiobook: This audiobook is a Science fiction classic. The Narrator is a British comedian Stephen Fry and he adds his talents to this audiobook. One Thursday lunchtime, the Earth gets unexpectedly demolished to make way for a new hyperspace bypass. For Arther Dent, this is too much to handle.
53) The Night Raven: Crow Investigations by Robert Galbraith
Run time:15 hours and 57 mins
Genre: Mystery, thriller, horror
About Audiobook: This audiobook is about a supermodels suicide and investigation. Detective Cormoran Strike investigates cuckoo suicide. Strike has just broken up with his girlfriend and living alone in his office. John, the supermodel(Cuckoo) brother asks Strike to find out about his sister’s death. Here Strike witnesses the world of multimillionaire beauties, rock-star boyfriends and desperate designer’s world. Listen on to find out more.
54) The Girl on the Train: A Novel
Run time: 3 hours and 50 minutes
Narrator: Tina Moore, Katrina Medina
Genre: Psychological thriller
About the Book: It is a great suspense thriller, which is recognized as the Newyork Times bestseller. The story of this audiobook begins with a girl named Rachel who is quite busy in her daily routine then her life suddenly changes on the missing of another girl named Jess. From here onwards, the story takes several turns and keeps the listeners active and interested until the end.
Full of twists and turns and can be a good choice to invest your free time.
About the Author: It is a beautiful creation by Katrina Medina who is originally from Zimbabwe, and moved to London in 1989. It was her debut novel.
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