Language audiobooks

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

Wordslut

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

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

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

The Elements of Eloquence

By: Mark Forsyth

Narrated by: Don Hagen

Length: 5 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

From classic poetry to pop lyrics, from Charles Dickens to Dolly Parton, even from Jesus to James Bond, Mark Forsyth explains the secrets that make a phrase—such as “O Captain! My Captain!” or “To be or not to be”—memorable.

In his inimitably entertaining and wonderfully witty style, he takes apart famous phrases and shows how you too can write... Read more

Learn Japanese Bundle - Easy Introduction for Beginners (Level 1)

By: JapanesePod101.com & Innovative Language Learning

Narrated by: JapanesePod101.com

Length: 13 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

Brand new to Japanese?
If you’re looking for the easiest way to start learning and speaking Japanese…
You’ve made a smart choice. Why?
Because Japanese can be EASY or HARD, depending on HOW you start. - Start the hard way (reading grammar and memorizing words), and you’ll quickly think, “Languages are just not my thing.”- Start easy, and you’ll be... Read more

Kingdom of Characters (Pulitzer Prize Finalist)

By: Jing Tsu

Narrated by: Jing Tsu

Length: 11 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

What does it take to reinvent a language?

After a meteoric rise, China today is one of the world’s most powerful nations. Just a century ago, it was a crumbling empire with literacy reserved for the elite few, as the world underwent a massive technological transformation that threatened to leave them behind. In Kingdom of Characters, Jing Tsu... Read more

Māori 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

Bird 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

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

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

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

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

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

How 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

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

In 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

The Ultimate Fantasy Character Creator

By: Jeff Stormer

Narrated by: Max Meyers

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Develop and perfect your own fantasy character for online worlds, social videos, in-person meetups, self-published novels, and more with The Ultimate Fantasy Character Creator.

Take your inspiration to new heights with this fantasy character creation guide!

In a genre with so much imaginative potential, creating well-rounded and unique characters... Read more

Where One Hears the Rain

By: Chris Epting

Narrated by: Chris Epting

Length: 8 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Where One Hears the Rain is a comprehensive, entertaining, and informative guide that explores the art
of memoir writing and provides aspiring authors with the tools and inspiration to craft their own compelling
personal narratives.
Drawing on his journey as an author, collaborative writer, and decade-long tenure as a memoir writing... Read more

The Artist's Way Toolkit

By: Julia Cameron

Narrated by: Eliza Foss

Length: 4 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

"Eliza Foss performs this powerful audiobook in a mature-sounding voice she modulates with skill." —AudioFile on The Listening Path (an Earphones Award winner)

Experience the essential Artist’s Way philosophy in this practical, accessible collection of tools from “the Queen of Change” (New York Times) author Julia Cameron.

Dive into the genius... Read more

The Release

By: Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew

Narrated by: Jenna Rose Stein

Length: 7 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

The release is the stage when writers share the soul of their project—its gift. Here’s how to thrive and best serve your work once the writing is done. In The Release, award-winning author and teacher Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew invites writers to lift their heads out of the product-oriented sandbox and find an alternative way to play. By... Read more