Self-Improvement audiobooks

The Book of Delights

By: Ross Gay

Narrated by: Ross Gay

Length: 5 hours

Abridged: No

The winner of the NBCC Award for Poetry offers up a spirited collection of short lyric essays, written daily over a tumultuous year, reminding us of the purpose and pleasure of praising, extolling, and celebrating ordinary wonders. Ross Gay's The Book of Delights is a genre-defying book of essays- some as short as a paragraph; some as long as... Read more

This Is Your Mind on Plants

By: Michael Pollan

Narrated by: Michael Pollan

Length: 7 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

The instant New York Times bestseller | A Washington Post Notable Book | One of NPR's Best Books of the Year

“Expert storytelling . . . [Pollan] masterfully elevates a series of big questions about drugs, plants and humans that are likely to leave readers thinking in new ways.” —New York Times Book Review

From #1 New York Times bestselling author... Read more

Reconnected

By: Carlos Whittaker

Narrated by: Carlos Whittaker

Length: 6 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

USA TODAY BESTSELLERRead by the author.Change your relationship with technology. Change your life.Share. Post. Reply…Most of us have gotten so used to notifications and alerts, pings and rings, that even if we don't want to be on our phones so much, we don't know what to do about it. The constant flow of information affects our brains,... Read more

ADHD for Smart Ass Women

By: Tracy Otsuka

Narrated by: Tracy Otsuka

Length: 7 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

An unprecedented guide for any woman with ADHD looking to celebrate her unique brilliance and to embark on a journey of self-discovery.ADHD is one of the most common neurological disor­ders in the United States—yet a staggering 75 percent of girls and women remain undiagnosed. Due to the gen­der gap in medical research, which does not account... Read more

When Doing It All Is Undoing You

By: Alyssa Joy Bethke

Narrated by: Alyssa Joy Bethke

Length: 7 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Discover the power of following Gods word with this transformative guidebook that gives you permission to let go of the emotional stress weighing you down and find beauty in the life you already live.
 
Feeling fragmented and frazzled, many women today are caught in a vicious cycle trying to do too much, hold everything together, manage and... Read more

Joyful Recollections of Trauma

By: Paul Scheer

Narrated by: Paul Scheer

Length: 6 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

From award-winning actor and comedian Paul Scheer, a candid and hilarious memoir-in-essays on coming to terms with childhood trauma and finding the joy in embracing your authentic self, featuring content exclusive to the audio edition, including excerpts from live shows and audio clips from home movies.Paul Scheer has entertained countless fans... Read more

It Didn't Start With You

By: Mark Wolynn

Narrated by: Mark Wolynn

Length: 8 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

A groundbreaking approach to transforming traumatic legacies passed down in families over generations, by an acclaimed expert in the field
 
Depression. Anxiety. Chronic Pain. Phobias. Obsessive thoughts. The evidence is compelling: the roots of these difficulties may not reside in our immediate life experience or in chemical imbalances in our... Read more

Set Boundaries, Find Peace

By: Nedra Glover Tawwab

Narrated by: Nedra Glover Tawwab

Length: 8 hours

Abridged: No

The instant New York Times bestseller

End the struggle, speak up for what you need, and experience the freedom of being truly yourself.

Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them--in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy... Read more

Mindset

By: Carol S. Dweck

Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne

Length: 10 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

From the renowned psychologist who introduced the world to “growth mindset” comes this updated edition of the million-copy bestseller—featuring transformative insights into redefining success, building lifelong resilience, and supercharging self-improvement.

“Through clever research studies and engaging writing, Dweck illuminates how our beliefs... Read more

You Can't Have It All

By: Stassi Schroeder

Narrated by: Stassi Schroeder

Length: 5 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

The two-time New York Times bestselling author, OG Vanderpump Rules star, and host of the successful chart-topping podcast Stassi is back and better than ever with a candid guide to rethinking the girlboss life, taking the pressure off, and lessons she’s learned since becoming a mom of two.

Before she wrote Off with My Head, a book about hitting... Read more

It's Not You

By: Ramani Durvasula PhD

Narrated by: Ramani Durvasula PhD

Length: 11 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

From clinical psychologist and expert in narcissistic relationships Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a guide to protecting and healing yourself from the daily harms of narcissism

AN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVER

It’s not always easy to tell when you’re dealing with a narcissistic person. One day they draw you in... Read more

The Algebra of Wealth

By: Scott Galloway

Narrated by: Scott Galloway

Length: 8 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A must-have guide to optimizing your life for wealth and success, from bestselling author, NYU professor, and cohost of the Pivot podcast Scott Galloway.

Today’s workers have more opportunities and mobility than any generation before. They also face unprecedented challenges, including inflation, labor and... Read more

Fair Play

By: Eve Rodsky

Narrated by: Eve Rodsky

Length: 7 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK 

"A hands-on, real talk guide for navigating the hot-button issues that so many families struggle with."--Reese Witherspoon

Tired, stressed, and in need of more help from your partner? Imagine running your household (and life!) in a new way...

It started with the Sh*t I Do List. Tired of being the "shefault" parent... Read more

Come Together

By: Emily Nagoski, PhD

Narrated by: Emily Nagoski, PhD

Length: 12 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

From the New York Times bestselling author of Come as You Are and co-author of Burnout comes an illuminating exploration of how to maintain a happy sex life in a long-term relationship.

“Emily Nagoski is a national treasure—helping us all understand how to finally build true, joyful, confident sex lives.”—Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed

In Come... Read more

The Happiness Advantage

By: Shawn Achor

Narrated by: Shawn Achor

Length: 7 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • An engaging, deeply researched guide to flourishing in a world of increasing stress and negativity—the inspiration for one of the most popular TED Talks of all time

“Powerful [and] charming . . . A book for just about anyone . . . The philosophies in this book are easily the best wire frames to build a happy and... Read more

Be a Revolution

By: Ijeoma Oluo

Narrated by: Ijeoma Oluo

Length: 14 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of So You Want to Talk About Race and Mediocre, an eye-opening and galvanizing look at the current state of anti-racist activism across America.In the #1 New York Times bestseller So You Want To Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo offered a vital guide for how to talk about important... Read more

Big Magic

By: Elizabeth Gilbert

Narrated by: Elizabeth Gilbert

Length: 5 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

The instant #1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller

"A must read for anyone hoping to live a creative life... I dare you not to be inspired to be brave, to be free, and to be curious.” —PopSugar

From the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love and City of Girls: the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you’ve dreamed of.
 
Readers of all ages and walks... Read more

The Courage to Be Disliked

By: Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga

Narrated by: Noah Galvin, Graeme Malcolm & January LaVoy

Length: 6 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

An international bestseller and TikTok sensation with more than 10 million copies sold worldwide, The Courage to Be Disliked is a transformative and practical guide to personal happiness and self-fulfillment.

Now you can unlock your full potential and free yourself from the shackles of past traumas and societal expectations to find true personal... Read more

Likeable Badass

By: Alison Fragale

Narrated by: Alison Fragale

Length: 7 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

Behavioral scientist Alison Fragale offers powerful new insights and a practical playbook for women to advance in any workplace, full of tips, tricks, and strategies to help secure that elusive corner office.

Over decades of research, speaking engagements, and mentorship, psychologist and professor Alison Fragale encountered recurring questions... Read more

Quiet

By: Susan Cain

Narrated by: Kathe Mazur

Length: 10 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Experience the book that started the Quiet Movement and revolutionized how the world sees introverts—and how introverts see themselves—by offering validation, inclusion, and inspiration

“Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read, Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to... Read more

Laziness Does Not Exist

By: Devon Price

Narrated by: Em Grosland

Length: 7 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

From social psychologist Dr. Devon Price, a conversational, stirring call to “a better, more human way to live” (Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author) that examines the “laziness lie”—which falsely tells us we are not working or learning hard enough.

Extra-curricular activities. Honors classes. 60-hour work weeks. Side hustles.

Like... Read more

Say It Well

By: Terry Szuplat

Narrated by: Sean Patrick Hopkins

Length: 9 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

One of Barack Obama’s longest-serving speechwriters reveals the public speaking lessons that will help you become a more confident and compelling communicator and leader.As a White House speechwriter, Terry Szuplat helped craft hundreds of speeches for President Obama. But when it came to public speaking himself, Szuplat—like many people—was... Read more

The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control

By: Katherine Morgan Schafler

Narrated by: Katherine Morgan Schafler

Length: 10 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

Selected for USA Today's Best Books of 2023

Selected as Editor's Pick in Amazon's Best Books of 2023

From psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler, an invitation to every “recovering perfectionist” to challenge the way they look at perfectionism, and the way they look at themselves.

We’ve been looking at perfectionism all wrong. As... Read more

Will

By: Will Smith

Narrated by: Will Smith

Length: 16 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

One of the most dynamic and globally recognized entertainment forces of our time opens up fully about his life, in a brave and inspiring book that traces his learning curve to a place where outer success, inner happiness, and human connection are aligned. Along the way, Will tells the story in full of one of the most amazing rides through the... Read more