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1000 Words by Jami Attenberg
1000 Words
Jami Attenberg
1000 Words by Jami Attenberg

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

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Cultish by Amanda Montell
Cultish
Amanda Montell
Cultish by Amanda Montell

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

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Wordslut by Amanda Montell
Wordslut
Amanda Montell
Wordslut by Amanda Montell

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

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Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
Bird by Bird
Anne Lamott
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

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

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On Writing by Stephen King
On Writing
Stephen King
On Writing by Stephen King

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

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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
Jessica Brody
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody

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

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Short Stories in Italian for Beginners by Olly Richards
Short Stories in Italian for Beginners
Olly Richards
Short Stories in Italian for Beginners by Olly Richards

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

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Writing on Empty by Natalie Goldberg
Writing on Empty
Natalie Goldberg
Writing on Empty by Natalie Goldberg

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...
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Superbloom by Nicholas Carr
Superbloom
Nicholas Carr
Superbloom by Nicholas Carr

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

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The Deorhord by Hana Videen
The Deorhord
Hana Videen
The Deorhord by Hana Videen

The 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

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Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish by Margarita Madrigal
Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish
Margarita Madrigal
Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish by Margarita Madrigal

Madrigal'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

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Dreyer's English by Benjamin Dreyer
Dreyer's English
Benjamin Dreyer
Dreyer's English by Benjamin Dreyer

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

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Writing an Identity Not Your Own by Alex Temblador
Writing an Identity Not Your Own
Alex Temblador
Writing an Identity Not Your Own by Alex Temblador

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

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Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum
Before and After the Book Deal
Courtney Maum
Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum

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

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Maori Made Easy Pocket Guide by Scotty Morrison
Maori Made Easy Pocket Guide
Scotty Morrison
Maori Made Easy Pocket Guide by Scotty Morrison

Maori 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

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The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
John Koenig
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig

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

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How to Tell a Story by The Moth, Meg Bowles, Catherine Burns, Jenifer Hixson, Sarah Austin Jenness & Kate Tellers
How to Tell a Story
The Moth, Meg Bowles, Catherine Burns, Jenifer ...
How to Tell a Story by The Moth, Meg Bowles, Catherine Burns, Jenifer Hixson, Sarah Austin Jenness & Kate Tellers

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

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27 Essential Principles of Story by Daniel Joshua Rubin
27 Essential Principles of Story
Daniel Joshua Rubin
27 Essential Principles of Story by Daniel Joshua Rubin

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

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Consider This by Chuck Palahniuk
Consider This
Chuck Palahniuk
Consider This by Chuck Palahniuk

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

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Greek to Me by Mary Norris
Greek to Me
Mary Norris
Greek to Me by Mary Norris

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

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In Other Words by Jhumpa Lahiri
In Other Words
Jhumpa Lahiri
In Other Words by Jhumpa Lahiri

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

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Permission to Speak by Samara Bay
Permission to Speak
Samara Bay
Permission to Speak by Samara Bay

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

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I Came All This Way to Meet You by Jami Attenberg
I Came All This Way to Meet You
Jami Attenberg
I Came All This Way to Meet You by Jami Attenberg

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

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How To Write a Mystery by Mystery Writers of America
How To Write a Mystery
Mystery Writers of America
How To Write a Mystery by Mystery Writers of America

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

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