Language audiobooks
1000 Words
By: Jami Attenberg
Narrated by: Jami Attenberg, Kamali Minter, Joy Osmanski & A...
Length: 4 hours 55 minutes
Abridged: No
National Bestseller
Inspired by Jami Attenberg’s wildly popular literary movement #1000WordsofSummer, this “encouraging handbook” (Publishers Weekly) features essays on creativity, productivity, and writing from acclaimed authors including Roxane Gay, Lauren Groff, Celeste Ng, Meg Wolitzer, and Carmen Maria Machado.
In 2018, novelist Jami... Read more
Cultish
By: Amanda Montell
Narrated by: Ann Marie Gideon
Length: 8 hours 21 minutes
Abridged: No
“One of those life-changing reads that makes you see—or, in this case, hear—the whole world differently.” —Megan Angelo, author of Followers“At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that you don't realize you're in one till it's too... Read more
View audiobookWordslut
By: Amanda Montell
Narrated by: Amanda Montell
Length: 6 hours 56 minutes
Abridged: No
“As funny as it is informative, this book will have you laughing out loud while you contemplate the revolutionary power of words.” —Camille Perri, author of The Assistants and When Katie Met CassidyA brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us.The word bitch conjures many images for... Read more
View audiobookBird by Bird
By: Anne Lamott
Narrated by: Anne Lamott
Length: 6 hours 36 minutes
Abridged: No
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times).
“Superb... Read more
On Writing
By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Stephen King, Joe Hill & Owen King
Length: 9 hours 6 minutes
Abridged: No
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WRITING with fresh testimonials from fellow writers about why they love Stephen King and On Writing—and a few new words on the joy of writing from King himself.
*ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME*
Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s... Read more
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
By: Jessica Brody
Narrated by: Jessica Brody
Length: 10 hours 49 minutes
Abridged: No
The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.
Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing.... Read more
Short Stories in Italian for Beginners
By: Olly Richards
Narrated by: Matteo Ghilardi
Length: 4 hours 6 minutes
Abridged: No
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners.
"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers
Short Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level,... Read more
Writing on Empty
By: Natalie Goldberg
Narrated by: Natalie Goldberg
Length: 5 hours 13 minutes
Abridged: No
"From the first moments of Natalie Goldberg's recording of Writing Down the Bones, her classic work on writing and life, listeners know they are hearing something wonderful" —AudioFile on Writing Down the Bones
This program is read by the author.
Bestselling author and teacher Natalie Goldberg shares her inspiring personal journey out of a... Read more
Superbloom
By: Nicholas Carr
Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross
Length: 9 hours 30 minutes
Abridged: No
From the author of The Shallows, a bracing exploration of how social media has warped our sense of self and society. From the telegraph and telephone in the 1800s to the internet and social media in our own day, the public has welcomed new communication systems. Whenever people gain more power to share information, the assumption goes, society... Read more
View audiobookThe Deorhord
By: Hana Videen
Narrated by: Isabel Adomakoh Young
Length: 8 hours 40 minutes
Abridged: No
From the author of TheWordhord:Daily Life in Old English, which Neil Gaiman called "a delightful book," an audiobook narrated by Isabel Adomakoh Young that takes you on an entertaining tour of Old English words for animals Many of the animals we encounter in everyday life, from pets and farm animals to the wild creatures of field and forest,... Read more
View audiobookMadrigal's Magic Key to Spanish
By: Margarita Madrigal
Narrated by: Fred Sanders, Jane Santos, Luis Solís, Roxanne ...
Length: 14 hours 18 minutes
Abridged: No
Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers.
Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of... Read more
Dreyer's English
By: Benjamin Dreyer
Narrated by: Benjamin Dreyer & Alison Fraser
Length: 9 hours 38 minutes
Abridged: No
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A sharp, funny grammar guide they’ll actually want to read, from Random House’s longtime copy chief and one of Twitter’s leading language gurus
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine • Paste • Shelf Awareness
“Essential (and delightful!)”—People
We all write, all the time: books, blogs,... Read more
Writing an Identity Not Your Own
By: Alex Temblador
Narrated by: Alex Temblador
Length: 9 hours 9 minutes
Abridged: No
A practical guide to help authors authentically write and edit a character whose identity is different than their own.
Do you have the tools to authentically write and edit a character whose identity is different than your own? It’s not a subject that’s generally taught in creative writing programs, and there are so few craft books and online... Read more
Before and After the Book Deal
By: Courtney Maum
Narrated by: Courtney Maum
Length: 10 hours 35 minutes
Abridged: No
Everything you've ever wanted to know about publishing but were too afraid to ask is right here in this funny, candid guide by acclaimed author Courtney Maum. Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer's Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book has over 150 contributors from all walks of the industry, including... Read more
View audiobookMaori Made Easy Pocket Guide
By: Scotty Morrison
Length: 5 hours 9 minutes
Abridged: No
This pocket-sized book is your guide to using te reo Maori in everyday situations, from introductions to conversations, online and in person. Carry the essentials with you, and develop confidence in:
* Basic pronunciation
* Greetings
* Dates and times
* Meetings
* Pepeha
* Protocol
* Whakatauki
* Karakia
* Iwi names
* and much more!
From Scotty Morrison,... Read more
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
By: John Koenig
Narrated by: John Koenig
Length: 4 hours 42 minutes
Abridged: No
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“It’s undeniably thrilling to find words for our strangest feelings…Koenig casts light into lonely corners of human experience…An enchanting book. “ —The Washington Post
A truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows poetically defines emotions that we all feel but don’t have the... Read more
How to Tell a Story
By: The Moth, Meg Bowles, Catherine Burns, Jenifer ...
Narrated by: Meg Bowles, Catherine Burns, Jenifer Hixson, Sa...
Length: 10 hours 8 minutes
Abridged: No
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of experience from the storytelling experts at The Moth
“From toasts to eulogies, from job interviews to social events, this book will help you with ideas, structure, delivery and more.”—CNN
LONGLISTED FOR THE PORCHLIGHT... Read more
27 Essential Principles of Story
By: Daniel Joshua Rubin
Narrated by: Daniel Joshua Rubin
Length: 13 hours 4 minutes
Abridged: No
“So often people ask me if there’s a book on story I can recommend. This is the one. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”––Alexa Junge, writer/producer, Friends, Sex and the City, The West Wing
A master class of 27 lessons, drawn from 27 diverse narratives, for novelists, storytellers, filmmakers, graphic designers, and more. Author Daniel... Read more
Consider This
By: Chuck Palahniuk
Narrated by: Chuck Palahniuk & Edoardo Ballerini
Length: 5 hours 51 minutes
Abridged: No
Renowned, bestselling novelist Chuck Palahniuk takes us behind the scenes of the writing life, with postcards from decades on the road and incredible examination of the power of fiction and the art of storytelling.
In this spellbinding blend of memoir and insight, bestselling author Chuck Palahniuk shares stories and generous advice on what makes... Read more
Greek to Me
By: Mary Norris
Narrated by: Mary Norris
Length: 7 hours 3 minutes
Abridged: No
"Hilarious. . . . This book charmed my socks off." ?Patricia O'Conner, New York Times Book Review Mary Norris has spent more than three decades in The New Yorker's copy department, maintaining its celebrated high standards. Now she brings her vast experience, good cheer, and finely sharpened pencils to help the rest of us in a boisterous... Read more
View audiobookIn Other Words
By: Jhumpa Lahiri
Narrated by: Jhumpa Lahiri
Length: 6 hours 52 minutes
Abridged: No
From the best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize winner, a powerful nonfiction debut—an “honest, engaging, and very moving account of a writer searching for herself in words.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred)
In Other Words is a revelation. It is at heart a love story—of a long and sometimes difficult courtship, and a passion that verges on obsession:... Read more
Permission to Speak
By: Samara Bay
Narrated by: Samara Bay
Length: 8 hours 59 minutes
Abridged: No
Use your voice to lead us to a better future with this game-changing guide to redefining what power and authority sound like—from a speech expert who’s worked with Hollywood’s biggest stars, political powerhouses, and businesspeople shaking up the status quo.
“I love this book—funny, surprising, stirring, and so important! What a beautiful... Read more
I Came All This Way to Meet You
By: Jami Attenberg
Narrated by: Xe Sands
Length: 6 hours 44 minutes
Abridged: No
Named a Best Book of the Year by: Time * New Yorker * Sunday Times (UK)From New York Times bestselling author Jami Attenberg comes a dazzling memoir about unlocking and embracing her creativity—and how it saved her life. In this brilliant, fierce, and funny memoir of transformation, Jami Attenberg—described as a “master of modern fiction”... Read more
View audiobookHow To Write a Mystery
By: Mystery Writers of America
Narrated by: Cary Hite, Caroline McLaughlin, Nigel Patterson...
Length: 9 hours 51 minutes
Abridged: No
From 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries—from character development and plot to procedurals and thrillers—“this is a writing guide that readers and writers will turn to again and again” (Booklist, starred review).
Mystery Writers of America (MWA) is known for providing unparalleled... Read more