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Malcolm and Me by Ishmael Reed (2020)

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100

Malcolm and Me by Ishmael Reed (2020)

Author: Ishmael Reed
First Published: January 30th 2020
Score: 3/10

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In 1960, Ishmael Reed, then an aspiring young writer, interviewed Malcolm X for a local radio station in Buffalo, New York. The encounter cost Reed his job and changed his life. In Malcolm and Me, Reed, acclaimed author of such classic novels as Mumbo Jumbo and winner of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, reveals a side of Malcolm X the public has never seen before, while exploring how the civil rights firebrand influenced his own views on working, living, speaking out, and left a mark on generations of artists and activists.

Carnival Row: Tangle in the Dark by Stephanie K. Smith (2019)

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 22:16:00 +0100

Carnival Row: Tangle in the Dark by Stephanie K. Smith (2019)

Author: Stephanie K. Smith
First Published: October 3rd 2019
Score: 3/10

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Tourmaline Larou lives an idyllic life of learning by day and partying by night. An aspiring poet, her future promises nothing less than brilliance.

Then, Vignette Stonemoss walks through the door, and Tourmaline’s world is upended.

As she struggles to understand the effect this stranger has on her, Tourmaline and her fellow fae face a looming threat from the human world. War is on the horizon, and their very existence is at stake.

Wally Roux, Quantum Mechanic by Nick Carr (2019)

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 22:03:00 +0100

Wally Roux, Quantum Mechanic by Nick Carr (2019)

Author: Nick Carr
First Published: August 1st 2019
Score: 3/10

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A teenage genius with a big imagination, Wally just moved to Savannah, GA from Maine with his mom, who adopted Wally when he was an infant. In this charming and sweet solo show, Wally investigates a hiccup in the spacetime fabric of his neighborhood which is causing a number of strange events and occurrences. Part science fiction and part coming-of-age story, Wally Roux charts one boy’s journey of self-discovery and identity.

Reverse Transmission by Param Anand Singh (2018)

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 22:13:00 +0100

Reverse Transmission by Param Anand Singh (2018)

Author: Param Anand Singh
First Published: October 24th 2018
Score: 3/10

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Reverse Transmission is a darkly comedic story that combines elements of science fiction and dystopian thrillers, centering on a murder spree involving a self-driving car. Jay, a starving artist, gets the only day job she’s qualified for: “Experience Enhancement Specialist” for a self-driving car at the rideshare company Awooga. The job turns from hilariously awkward to intensely frightening when the car runs over a pedestrian and manipulates Jay into disposing of the body.

Out of My Mind by Alan Arkin (2018)

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 22:24:00 +0100

Out of My Mind by Alan Arkin (2018)

Author: Alan Arkin
First Published: December 6th 2018
Score: 3/10

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Alan Arkin, one of the most beloved and accomplished actors of our time, reveals a side of himself not often shown on stage or screen.

Like many teenagers, 16-year-old Alan Arkin had it all figured out. Then came young adulthood, and with it a wave of doubt so strong it caused him to question everything he thought he knew about himself and the world. Ever skeptical and full of questions, Arkin embarked on a spiritual journey to find something—anything—to believe in. An existential crisis in his 30s led him to the study of Eastern philosophy. Soon he began opening himself to the possibility that there was more to life than what he had simply seen, heard, or been taught.

Hi Bob! by Bob Newhart (2018)

Tue, 14 May 2019 22:05:00 +0100

Hi Bob! by Bob Newhart (2018)

Author: Bob Newhart
First Published: July 18th 2018
Score: 3/10

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In Hi Bob!, American icon Bob Newhart gets together one-on-one with a handpicked cohort of luminaries in the world of entertainment, whom he happens to be friends with. Bob gets deep with each performer about their aspirations, their careers, how they got started, and how they grew to be where they are today. They make TV shows, movies, or albums, but they all like telling stories.

Girls & Boys by Dennis Kelly (2018)

Sun, 05 May 2019 22:26:00 +0100

Girls & Boys by Dennis Kelly (2018)

Author: Dennis Kelly
First Published: 2018
Score: 3/10

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They met at an airport and fell for each other. But in time, they would meet their fate as it all falls apart.

A pulse-pounding new play from Tony Award-winning® playwright Dennis Kelly takes you on a journey that is at once hilarious, gripping, and heartbreaking. This world-premiere production starring Carey Mulligan (The Great Gatsby, An Education) is available exclusively on Audible after a celebrated run at the Royal Court Theatre in London and off-Broadway at the Minetta Lane Theatre.

Jingle Bell Pop by John Seabrook (2018)

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 20:21:00 +0000

Jingle Bell Pop by John Seabrook (2018)

Author: John Seabrook
First Published: December 6th 2018
Score: 3/10

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It seems like every year, the holiday season arrives earlier and earlier. Before Halloween’s ghosts and ghouls have even had their chance to come out of the shadows, sleigh bells and ribbons begin to materialize at the mall and towering tinsel-tinged trees appear in our living rooms. But the most telltale sign of the arrival of yuletide festivities is the unceasingly merry melody of the seasonal songbook, from “Silent Night” to “Santa Baby.” Love them or loathe them, these holiday earworms are here to stay. But how do these songs endure for decades? And why are there so few contemporary Christmas carols?In this holly jolly Audible Original, New York Times bestselling author and New Yorker columnist John Seabrook uncovers the mysteries of the holiday music machine, exploring how these hits were made and why they’ve dominated the soundwaves each and every winter. From the mid-century reign of songwriter Johnny Marks (“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”) to the manufactured musical nostalgia of modern holiday hits like “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” Seabrook, alongside a cast of singers, songwriters, and producers, reveals the untold stories behind the songs that have us rockin’ around the Christmas tree year after year.

The Butterfly Effect by Jon Ronson (2017)

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 22:19:00 +0000

The Butterfly Effect by Jon Ronson (2017)

Author: Jon Ronson
First Published: July 26th 2017
Score: 3/10

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From best-selling writer Jon Ronson and the executive producer behind the TED Radio Hour and Invisibilia, Audible Originals presents a new seven-episode series, The Butterfly Effect with Jon Ronson.

[Contains explicit content] Free for a limited time, hear the story of what happened when the tech industry gave the world what it wanted: free porn. Lives were mangled. Fortunes were made. All for your pleasure. Follow writer and narrator Jon Ronson as he uncovers our web of desire.

The Autobiography of Black Hawk by Black Hawk (1833)

Sat, 29 Apr 2017 00:51:00 +0100

The Autobiography of Black Hawk by Black Hawk (1833)

Author: Black Hawk
First Published: 1833
Score: 3/10

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This story is told in the words of a tragic figure in American history: a hook-nosed, hollow-cheeked old Sauk warrior who lived under four flags while the Mississippi Valley was being wrested from his people.

The author is Black Hawk himself - once pursued by an army whose members included Captain Abraham Lincoln and Lieutenant Jefferson Davis. Perhaps no Indian ever saw so much of American expansion or fought harder to prevent that expansion from driving his people to exile and death. He knew Zebulon Pike, William Clark, Henry Schoolcraft, George Catlin, Winfield Scott, and such figures in American government as President Andrew Jackson and Secretary of State Lewis Cass. He knew Chicago when it was a cluster of log houses around a fort, and he was in St. Louis the day the American flag went up and the French flag came down. He saw crowds gather to cheer him in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York - and to stone the driver of his carriage in Albany - during a fantastic tour sponsored by the government. And at last he dies in 1838, bitter in the knowledge that he had led men, women, and children of his tribe to slaughter on the banks of the Mississippi.

The Most Wonderful Tales of the Year (2016)

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:34:00 +0000

The Most Wonderful Tales of the Year (2016)

First Published: December 6th 2016
Score: 3/10

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Here at Audible, we know just how much of an impact a voice can have on a story - taking simple words and filling them with elation, wonderment, tragedy, or pure satisfaction. We rely on our narrators every day to bring our favorite stories and characters to life - to introduce us to new authors and genres, or even to a new (perhaps longer) commute. And though our narrators are the best story tellers in the business, it’s usually someone else’s that they’re telling.

The Chimes by Charles Dickens (1844)

Fri, 01 Jan 2016 23:50:00 +0000

The Chimes by Charles Dickens (1844)

Author: Charles Dickens
First Published: 1844
Score: 3/10

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This classic story is the second in a series of five Christmas books Dickens was commissioned to write - beginning with A Christmas Carol. A haunting tale set on New Year’s Eve, The Chimes tells the story of a poor porter named Trotty Veck who has become disheartened by the state of the world - until he is shown a series of fantastical visions that convince him of the good of humanity. Though much different from and certainly a bit darker than A Christmas Carol, the moral message of The Chimes is equally poignant - touting the importance of compassion, goodwill, and the love of friends and family.

The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen (1844)

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 23:42:00 +0000

The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen (1844)

Author: Hans Christian Andersen
First Published: 1844
Score: 3/10

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Audible’s 2014 Narrator of the Year Julia Whelan performs one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved fairy tales, The Snow Queen. This classic tale is a fantastical fable of two dear friends - one of whom goes astray and is literally lost to the north woods, while the other undertakes an epic journey to rescue him. This charming, strange, and wonderful story is a timeless allegory about growing up and the challenges of staying true to one’s self, and it served as the wintry inspiration for the blockbuster hit Frozen.

With Morning Comes Mistfall by George R.R. Martin (1973)

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 23:32:00 +0100

With Morning Comes Mistfall by George R.R. Martin (1973)

Author: George R.R. Martin
First Published: May 1973
Score: 3/10

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A science fiction short story, first published by Analog magazine in May 1973. It was the first story by George R. R. Martin to be nominated for Hugo Award and Nebula Award.