each one boasting a standout, not-to-be-missed performance – to help you find your next great listen.
Audiobook of the Year
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George Orwell’s 1984
- An Audible Original adaptation
- By: George Orwell, Joe White - adaptation
- Narrated by: Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Erivo, Andrew Scott, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall8,089
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Performance7,734
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Story7,732
It’s 1984, and life has changed beyond recognition. Airstrip One, formerly known as Great Britain, is a place where Big Brother is always watching, and nobody can hide. Except, perhaps, for Winston Smith. Whilst working at the Ministry of Truth, rewriting history, he secretly dreams of freedom. And in a world where love and sex are forbidden, where it’s hard to distinguish between friend and foe, he meets Julia and O’Brien and vows to rebel.
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Double plus gooood! The best 3 hours I spent in a long time
- By Amazon Customer on 08-04-24
George Orwell’s 1984 adapted by Joe White
George Orwell’s 1984 adapted by Joe White
Our Top 20
The incomparable Julia Whelan performs this sweeping and poignant novel about the nurses of the Vietnam War written by Kristin Hannah, who takes a well-known historical event and weaves it with such a deeply human story that it turns everything we thought we knew on its head.
This fantastic new series starter from Richard Osman does not disappoint. A retiree and his daughter-in-law team up to solve murders both global and epic in scale. The dialogue is punchy, fast-paced and smart, making this listen completely impossible to put down thanks to Nicola Walker's adroit and vibrant narration.
In her newest Audible Original, Leanne Slade channels Sliding Doors vibes and adds a dash of time travel to create the ultimate do-over story. Voiced by the swoony Sam Claflin and Daisy Edgar-Jones, who deliver on the longing and the what-ifs, you’ll absolutely fall for Henry and Grace.
Mortimer’s latest novel is everything you want it to be – funny, absurd, compelling. Performed by Mortimer himself, along with Sally Phillips, Paul Whitehouse and Julie Maisey, they capture the quirks of every character, making it a lighthearted, twisty and immensely entertaining comedic thriller.
Caroline Lee and Geraldine Hakewill deliver riveting performances in the story of a woman who stands up and predicts the age and cause of death for the passengers aboard her flight, which unfolds into an intricately layered narrative following the passengers as they each deal with the prediction in their own way.
A wonderful book by Marian Keyes is always made even better when performed by Marian Keyes (a remarkably talented narrator in her own right), and My Favourite Mistake may be our favourite of them all. Heartwarming, funny and romantic, this is a story of running away only to find yourself at the end of the road after all.
Having previously published works of history, Charles Spencer puts his pen to a subject it’s clear he wishes would become history. In this brave and incredibly vulnerable account, Spencer candidly unpacks his memories of the cruel schooling institution he came of age in, and explores the scars that those years forever stamped on him.
The Life Impossible is a mystical and deeply human story, and a manifesto to not write the end of your own story too soon. Wisdom and whimsy flow through Joanna Lumley’s performance of a retired teacher starting a new life in Ibiza. We’re still revelling in the beauty of the narrative.
Duhigg rocked our world eight years ago with The Power of Habit. In Supercommunicators, the Pulitzer winner does it again, this time with insights on the art of good conversation and how it’s so crucial to the task of connecting with others. Bonus: He narrates this one himself.
We welcomed the sage advice offered by Miranda Hart in this revealing and very funny memoir. It’s prescriptive in the most useful of ways, with practical tools she’s learned from scientists and therapists to heal physically and emotionally. Narrated by Hart, it feels like hearing it from a dear friend.
In classic David Nicholls style, You Are Here deftly builds rich character and connection through conversation, an approach that's absolutely perfect for audio. It’s performed in alternating-ish chapters by Lydia Leonard and Lee Ingleby, who capture the vivid, reeling moment of midlife loneliness that the two protagonists find themselves in.
A reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn told from Jim’s perspective, James puts a radical spin on one of the most frequently debated American satires of all time, cleverly subverting racist stereotypes. Narrator Dominic Hoffman expands the story with his melting pot of accents and captivating voice.
Literary hero and fatwa survivor Salman Rushdie reckons with his near-fatal stabbing in 2022. The resulting swirl of emotions and struggle for comprehension are poignant to hear in Rushdie’s captivating and erudite reading. But what comes through most vividly is his wonder and triumph in surviving.
Beware of your beautiful neighbours. They look like they have everything, but they want more, and not just the usual acquisitions. They play a much bigger game. Narrators Billie Piper and Dan Stevens headline a stunning cast that includes Shane Zaza, Avita Jay, Felicity Duncan, David Holt and Sarah Whitehouse.
Touted as a magical, gay murder mystery cruise, Frances White’s debut is a genre-bending triumph. The heirs of Concordia set sail together to celebrate their long-held peace, but one-by-one they start to get murdered. Debut narrator Nathan Foad delivers an unforgettable, nuanced performance, giving each heir a regionally specific accent.
Brimming with brotherly love and emotion, Brother. Do. You. Love. Me. offers a brutally honest depiction of the care system in the UK and a necessary reflection on the isolation of the pandemic. It’s even more stunning in audio, thanks to powerful reading from brothers Manni and Rueben Coe themselves.
If you’re looking for a true crime podcast that reads like a thriller, look no further than this investigation into one of Scotland’s oldest cold cases. Plus, narrator Sandra Brown’s personal connection to the town where it all happened adds a layer to the performance that simply cannot be skipped.
It’s an impressive feat when an author can put together a dense, exciting story that is both strongly character driven and a biting critique of high society and modern politics. It’s another accomplishment entirely when a narrator like Michael Abubakar brings that story to life so vividly.
Beloved historian Dan Jones's latest medieval history shines a light on one of England’s most popular and influential kings – Henry V. Beautifully performed by Jones himself, Henry V transports listeners back to the late Middle Ages with Jones’s trademark knack for writing immersive histories that read like fiction.
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Listener favourites from around the world
United States
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James
- Winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
- By: Percival Everett
- Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall1,142
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Performance1,082
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Story1,082
'Truly extraordinary books are rare, and this is one of them' – Roddy Doyle 'His [Dominic Hofman] performance is terrific: variously wry, poignant and thoughtful as he imbues Jim with the humanity and agency denied to him by Twain' – The Guardian, Audiobook of the Week James is a profound...
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Brilliant
- By Mrs RV Thompson on 23-01-25
By: Percival Everett
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Martyr!
- The Instant New York Times Bestseller
- By: Kaveh Akbar
- Narrated by: Arian Moayed
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall154
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Performance144
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Story144
Discover the life-affirming debut novel from acclaimed poet Kaveh Akbar: a love letter to the world and our search for meaning - in faith, art, ourselves and those we care for. 'Dazzling' Ann Patchett ‘Profoundly moving' Elif Shafak ‘Gorgeous’ Tommy Orange ‘Radiant’ Lauren Groff...
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Incredible
- By Anonymous on 16-04-24
By: Kaveh Akbar
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Lovely One
- A Memoir
- By: Ketanji Brown Jackson
- Narrated by: Ketanji Brown Jackson
- Length: 18 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall8
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Performance8
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Story8
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In her “vulnerable, tender, and infinitely inspirational” (Oprah Daily) memoir, the first Black woman to ever be appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States chronicles her extraordinary life story. “A billowingly triumphant American tale.”—The...
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An important story but feels way too perfect to be relatable
- By hkatsonga on 18-01-25
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Wandering Stars
- By: Tommy Orange
- Narrated by: Shaun Taylor-Corbett, MacLeod Andrews, Alma Cuervo, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall31
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Performance31
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Story31
Following its unforgettable characters through almost two centuries of history, from the horrors of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1865 to the aftermath of a mass shooting in the early 21st century, Wandering Stars is an indelible novel of America's war on its own people. It is also the tender, shattering story of many generations of a Native American family, struggling to find ways through displacement, addiction and pain, towards home and hope.
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Fantastic Narrator performances
- By Diane Kirk on 25-04-25
By: Tommy Orange
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Legacy
- A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine
- By: Uché Blackstock MD
- Narrated by: Uché Blackstock MD
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5
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Performance5
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Story5
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ONE OF TIME’S 100 MOST INFLUENTUAL PEOPLE IN GLOBAL HEALTH “This book is more than a memoir—it also serves as a call to action to create a more equitable healthcare system for patients of color, particularly Black women.” —Essence One of NPR’s 11...
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The hidden truth
- By Elaine Walters on 09-05-24
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Bluebeard
- By: Jim Clemente, Peter McDonnell
- Narrated by: Joseph Fiennes, Karen David, Holt McCallany, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall628
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Performance600
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Story600
In 1919, Kathryn Wombacher finds a lonely-hearts ad placed by one Walter Andrew: "Would be pleased to correspond with a refined young lady or widow. Object, matrimony.” Kathryn and Walter fall in love and marry within weeks. What Kathryn doesn’t know...is that her new husband is really James “Bluebeard” Watson, a notorious West Coast serial killer who catfished and married 22 women, murdering 10.
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Good variety of characters
- By Tiggy F on 31-10-25
By: Jim Clemente, and others
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James
- Winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
- By: Percival Everett
- Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall1,142
-
Performance1,082
-
Story1,082
'Truly extraordinary books are rare, and this is one of them' – Roddy Doyle 'His [Dominic Hofman] performance is terrific: variously wry, poignant and thoughtful as he imbues Jim with the humanity and agency denied to him by Twain' – The Guardian, Audiobook of the Week James is a profound...
-
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Brilliant
- By Mrs RV Thompson on 23-01-25
By: Percival Everett
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Martyr!
- The Instant New York Times Bestseller
- By: Kaveh Akbar
- Narrated by: Arian Moayed
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall154
-
Performance144
-
Story144
Discover the life-affirming debut novel from acclaimed poet Kaveh Akbar: a love letter to the world and our search for meaning - in faith, art, ourselves and those we care for. 'Dazzling' Ann Patchett ‘Profoundly moving' Elif Shafak ‘Gorgeous’ Tommy Orange ‘Radiant’ Lauren Groff...
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Incredible
- By Anonymous on 16-04-24
By: Kaveh Akbar
-
Lovely One
- A Memoir
- By: Ketanji Brown Jackson
- Narrated by: Ketanji Brown Jackson
- Length: 18 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall8
-
Performance8
-
Story8
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In her “vulnerable, tender, and infinitely inspirational” (Oprah Daily) memoir, the first Black woman to ever be appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States chronicles her extraordinary life story. “A billowingly triumphant American tale.”—The...
-
-
An important story but feels way too perfect to be relatable
- By hkatsonga on 18-01-25
-
Wandering Stars
- By: Tommy Orange
- Narrated by: Shaun Taylor-Corbett, MacLeod Andrews, Alma Cuervo, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall31
-
Performance31
-
Story31
Following its unforgettable characters through almost two centuries of history, from the horrors of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1865 to the aftermath of a mass shooting in the early 21st century, Wandering Stars is an indelible novel of America's war on its own people. It is also the tender, shattering story of many generations of a Native American family, struggling to find ways through displacement, addiction and pain, towards home and hope.
-
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Fantastic Narrator performances
- By Diane Kirk on 25-04-25
By: Tommy Orange
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Legacy
- A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine
- By: Uché Blackstock MD
- Narrated by: Uché Blackstock MD
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5
-
Performance5
-
Story5
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ONE OF TIME’S 100 MOST INFLUENTUAL PEOPLE IN GLOBAL HEALTH “This book is more than a memoir—it also serves as a call to action to create a more equitable healthcare system for patients of color, particularly Black women.” —Essence One of NPR’s 11...
-
-
The hidden truth
- By Elaine Walters on 09-05-24
-
Bluebeard
- By: Jim Clemente, Peter McDonnell
- Narrated by: Joseph Fiennes, Karen David, Holt McCallany, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall628
-
Performance600
-
Story600
In 1919, Kathryn Wombacher finds a lonely-hearts ad placed by one Walter Andrew: "Would be pleased to correspond with a refined young lady or widow. Object, matrimony.” Kathryn and Walter fall in love and marry within weeks. What Kathryn doesn’t know...is that her new husband is really James “Bluebeard” Watson, a notorious West Coast serial killer who catfished and married 22 women, murdering 10.
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Good variety of characters
- By Tiggy F on 31-10-25
By: Jim Clemente, and others
Australia
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Here One Moment
- By: Liane Moriarty
- Narrated by: Caroline Lee, Geraldine Hakewill
- Length: 15 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall2,134
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Performance2,058
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Story2,058
Brought to you by Penguin. From the worldwide Number One bestselling author behind the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning HBO series Big Little Lies and smash hit bestseller Apples Never Fall. We’re all so busy, caught up in life's moments, big and small . . . The flight attendant working a shift...
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Skillfully interwoven story
- By dma3kb on 22-10-24
By: Liane Moriarty
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What Happened to Nina?
- By: Dervla McTiernan
- Narrated by: Kristen Sieh, Stacey Glemboski, Lisa Flanagan, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall132
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Performance124
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Story124
Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign.
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Hoping for a twist as promised but disappointed
- By Kenneth Jeyaretnam on 12-05-25
By: Dervla McTiernan
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The Habit Revolution
- Simple Steps to Rewire Your Brain for Powerful Habit Change
- By: Dr Gina Cleo
- Narrated by: Dr Gina Cleo
- Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall31
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Performance30
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Story30
It’s never too late to reprogram your habits. But how long does it really take and how can you make the changes stick? Leading habit researcher Dr Gina Cleo reveals revolutionary breakthroughs in behavioural science that will help you uncover how your brain works, and how to rewire it to make instant and lasting change in your life. Discover evidence-based techniques to break free from unwanted habits, master your motivation and navigate setbacks to achieve the lifestyle you’ve always wanted, no matter what stage of life you’re in.
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Formulaic
- By Amazon Customer on 08-03-24
By: Dr Gina Cleo
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Rebel Rising
- By: Rebel Wilson
- Narrated by: Rebel Wilson
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall574
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Performance559
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Story559
From the scene-stealing star of Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids comes a refreshingly candid, hilarious, and inspiring book about her unconventional journey to Hollywood success and loving herself. Rebel Rising follows Rebel Wilson's incredible journey of "making it,” constantly questioning "Am I good enough?”, "Will I ever find love?" and "Will I ever change and become healthy?" Rebel writes for the first time about her most personal and important moments in her life. This memoir shows us how to love ourselves, while making us laugh uncontrollably.
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love love love
- By RUSSELL C. on 02-05-24
By: Rebel Wilson
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A Song to Drown Rivers
- A devastating Chinese retelling of love, sacrifice and revenge
- By: Ann Liang
- Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
- Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall17
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Performance16
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Story16
Instant New York Times bestseller ‘Exquisite and devastating. It won’t fail to move you’ – Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the SunHer beauty hides a deadly purpose . . . Since birth, Xishi’s extraordinary beauty has been seen as a blessing. When Xishi draws the...
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A Poetic Tale
- By Anonymous on 18-09-25
By: Ann Liang
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Unfinished Business
- By: Shankari Chandran
- Narrated by: Nicholas Brown, Pallavi Sharda
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall3
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Performance3
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Story3
Sri Lanka, 2009. Decades of civil war and bloodshed are being brought to an end at last – by any means necessary. In the capital, Colombo, tenacious journalist Ameena Fernando is murdered, execution-style, on a busy street near her home, with no witnesses. With pressure growing to find Ameena’s killers, CIA agent Ellie Harper is sent to seek justice for the journalist’s death with strict instructions: Find something, but not too much. It’s her first time returning to the island after her last mission went tragically awry four years prior, and Ellie has more than one ghost to lay to rest.
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Gripping
- By Bella A on 22-02-25
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Here One Moment
- By: Liane Moriarty
- Narrated by: Caroline Lee, Geraldine Hakewill
- Length: 15 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall2,134
-
Performance2,058
-
Story2,058
Brought to you by Penguin. From the worldwide Number One bestselling author behind the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning HBO series Big Little Lies and smash hit bestseller Apples Never Fall. We’re all so busy, caught up in life's moments, big and small . . . The flight attendant working a shift...
-
-
Skillfully interwoven story
- By dma3kb on 22-10-24
By: Liane Moriarty
-
What Happened to Nina?
- By: Dervla McTiernan
- Narrated by: Kristen Sieh, Stacey Glemboski, Lisa Flanagan, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall132
-
Performance124
-
Story124
Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family’s cabin in Vermont, and only Simon comes home. What happened to Nina? Nobody knows. Simon’s explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn’t add up. Nina’s parents push the police for answers, and Simon’s parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign.
-
-
Hoping for a twist as promised but disappointed
- By Kenneth Jeyaretnam on 12-05-25
By: Dervla McTiernan
-
The Habit Revolution
- Simple Steps to Rewire Your Brain for Powerful Habit Change
- By: Dr Gina Cleo
- Narrated by: Dr Gina Cleo
- Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall31
-
Performance30
-
Story30
It’s never too late to reprogram your habits. But how long does it really take and how can you make the changes stick? Leading habit researcher Dr Gina Cleo reveals revolutionary breakthroughs in behavioural science that will help you uncover how your brain works, and how to rewire it to make instant and lasting change in your life. Discover evidence-based techniques to break free from unwanted habits, master your motivation and navigate setbacks to achieve the lifestyle you’ve always wanted, no matter what stage of life you’re in.
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Formulaic
- By Amazon Customer on 08-03-24
By: Dr Gina Cleo
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Rebel Rising
- By: Rebel Wilson
- Narrated by: Rebel Wilson
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall574
-
Performance559
-
Story559
From the scene-stealing star of Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids comes a refreshingly candid, hilarious, and inspiring book about her unconventional journey to Hollywood success and loving herself. Rebel Rising follows Rebel Wilson's incredible journey of "making it,” constantly questioning "Am I good enough?”, "Will I ever find love?" and "Will I ever change and become healthy?" Rebel writes for the first time about her most personal and important moments in her life. This memoir shows us how to love ourselves, while making us laugh uncontrollably.
-
-
love love love
- By RUSSELL C. on 02-05-24
By: Rebel Wilson
-
A Song to Drown Rivers
- A devastating Chinese retelling of love, sacrifice and revenge
- By: Ann Liang
- Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
- Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall17
-
Performance16
-
Story16
Instant New York Times bestseller ‘Exquisite and devastating. It won’t fail to move you’ – Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the SunHer beauty hides a deadly purpose . . . Since birth, Xishi’s extraordinary beauty has been seen as a blessing. When Xishi draws the...
-
-
A Poetic Tale
- By Anonymous on 18-09-25
By: Ann Liang
-
Unfinished Business
- By: Shankari Chandran
- Narrated by: Nicholas Brown, Pallavi Sharda
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall3
-
Performance3
-
Story3
Sri Lanka, 2009. Decades of civil war and bloodshed are being brought to an end at last – by any means necessary. In the capital, Colombo, tenacious journalist Ameena Fernando is murdered, execution-style, on a busy street near her home, with no witnesses. With pressure growing to find Ameena’s killers, CIA agent Ellie Harper is sent to seek justice for the journalist’s death with strict instructions: Find something, but not too much. It’s her first time returning to the island after her last mission went tragically awry four years prior, and Ellie has more than one ghost to lay to rest.
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Gripping
- By Bella A on 22-02-25