Self-Improvement audiobooks
Unlearning Shame
By: Devon Price, PhD
Narrated by: Devon Price, PhD
Length: 9 hours 28 minutes
Abridged: No
Learn to identify—and combat—Systemic Shame, the feeling of self-hatred and disempowerment that comes from living in a society that blames individuals for systemic problems, with this invaluable resource from the social psychologist and author of Unmasking Autism.
Systemic Shame is the socially engineered self-loathing that says we are solely to... Read more
Cribsheet
By: Emily Oster
Narrated by: Karissa Vacker
Length: 10 hours 36 minutes
Abridged: No
From the author of Expecting Better, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected an economist's guide to the early years of parenting.
“Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down.” —LA Times
“The book is jampacked with information, but it’s also a... Read more
Hold Me Tight
By: Dr. Sue Johnson
Narrated by: Helen Keeley
Length: 8 hours 46 minutes
Abridged: No
Strengthen and deepen your relationships with this "much-needed" (Harville Hendrix, PhD) guide that has sold over one million copies, through revelatory practical exercises, seven profound conversations, and sage advice from “the best couple’s therapist in the world” (John Gottman, PhD, bestselling author)
Are you looking to enrich a healthy... Read more
Platonic
By: Marisa G. Franco, PhD
Narrated by: Marisa G. Franco, PhD
Length: 10 hours 57 minutes
Abridged: No
Instant New York Times bestseller
Is understanding the science of attachment the key to building lasting friendships and finding “your people” in an ever-more-fragmented world?
How do we make and keep friends in an era of distraction, burnout, and chaos, especially in a society that often prizes romantic love at the expense of other... Read more
Think Like a Monk
By: Jay Shetty
Narrated by: Jay Shetty
Length: 11 hours
Abridged: No
Jay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast On Purpose, distills the timeless wisdom he learned as a monk into practical steps anyone can take every day to live a less anxious, more meaningful life.
When you think like a monk, you’ll understand:
-How to overcome negativity
-How to stop overthinking
-Why comparison kills love
... Read more
A New Earth
By: Eckhart Tolle
Narrated by: Eckhart Tolle
Length: 9 hours 12 minutes
Abridged: No
“[Oprah] Winfrey calls the book ‘a wake-up call for the entire planet, one reader at a time.’”—USA Today
With his bestselling spiritual guide The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle inspired millions of readers to discover the freedom and joy of a life lived “in the now.” In A New Earth, Tolle expands on these powerful ideas to show how transcending... Read more
This Naked Mind
By: Annie Grace
Narrated by: Annie Grace
Length: 7 hours 28 minutes
Abridged: No
A groundbreaking and inspiring book that challenges our relationship with alcohol by exploring the psychological factors behind alcohol use and the cultural influences that contribute to dependency.
Many people question whether drinking has become too big a part of their lives, and worry that it may even be affecting their health. But, they... Read more
See No Stranger
By: Valarie Kaur
Narrated by: Valarie Kaur
Length: 13 hours 14 minutes
Abridged: No
#1 LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER • FINALIST FOR THE DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZE • An urgent manifesto and a dramatic memoir of awakening, this is the story of revolutionary love.
“In a world stricken with fear and turmoil, Valarie Kaur shows us how to summon our deepest wisdom.”—Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat Pray Love
How do we love in a time... Read more
How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen
By: Joanna Faber & Julie King
Narrated by: Heather Alicia Simms, Michele Pawk, Candace Tha...
Length: 10 hours 7 minutes
Abridged: No
OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD
A must-have resource for anyone who lives or works with young kids, with an introduction by Adele Faber, coauthor of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, the international mega-bestseller The Boston Globe dubbed “The Parenting Bible.”
For nearly forty years, parents have turned to How to... Read more
The 5AM Club
By: Robin Sharma
Narrated by: Adam Verner
Length: 11 hours 4 minutes
Abridged: No
Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity.Now, in this life-changing guide,... Read more
View audiobookSomehow
By: Anne Lamott
Narrated by: Anne Lamott
Length: 4 hours 16 minutes
Abridged: No
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
One of Publishers Weekly’s Best Religion Books of 2024
“Anne Lamott is my Oprah.” —Chicago Tribune
From the bestselling author of Dusk, Night, Dawn and Help, Thanks, Wow, a joyful celebration of love
“Love is our only hope,” Anne Lamott writes in this perceptive new book. “It is not always the easiest choice, but it is... Read more
Professional Troublemaker
By: Luvvie Ajayi Jones
Narrated by: Luvvie Ajayi Jones
Length: 8 hours 34 minutes
Abridged: No
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
From the New York Times bestselling author of I'm Judging You, a hilarious and transformational book about how to tackle fear--that everlasting hater--and audaciously step into lives, careers, and legacies that go beyond even our wildest dreams
Luvvie Ajayi Jones is known for her trademark wit, warmth, and... Read more
The Way of Integrity
By: Martha Beck
Narrated by: Martha Beck & Maria Shriver
Length: 8 hours 53 minutes
Abridged: No
OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“A roadmap on the journey to truth and authenticity… [The Way of Integrity] is filled with aha moments and practical exercises that can guide us as we seek enlightenment.” –Oprah Winfrey
Bestselling author, life coach, and sociologist Martha Beck explains why “integrity”—needed now... Read more
Why Are People Into That?
By: Tina Horn
Narrated by: Tina Horn
Length: 10 hours 2 minutes
Abridged: No
From a #1 Apple podcast host, Lambda Literary fellow, and dominatrix comes a sex-positive, judgment-free cultural deep-dive into the world of kink.
When celebrated BDSM educator Tina Horn first launched Why Are People Into That?!, publications from Vice to Buzzfeed heralded it as one of the best sex podcasts around. Each episode centered... Read more
The T in LGBT
By: Jamie Raines
Narrated by: Jamie Raines & Shaaba Lotun
Length: 5 hours 14 minutes
Abridged: No
Brought to you by Penguin.
Hey, I'm Jamie, a 29-year-old trans guy from the UK. I've been transitioning for 12 years now after realising I was trans (by accident!) at sixteen years old. I knew I was a boy since the age of four, but realised whilst growing up that I was different. It was only in my teens that I found the words to express who I was... Read more
Organizing for the Rest of Us
By: Dana K. White
Narrated by: Dana K. White
Length: 3 hours 9 minutes
Abridged: No
READ BY THE AUTHOR. Listen while you organize in real time! So you want to keep your kitchen counter clean but you aren't ready to toss the toaster? You want to be able to find your kids' socks but aren't looking to spend your 401(k) on clear bins? You long for a little more peace but minimalism isn't sparking joy? Discover 100 practical,... Read more
View audiobookInto the Uncut Grass
By: Trevor Noah
Narrated by: Trevor Noah
Length: 38 minutes
Abridged: No
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Born a Crime comes a timeless illustrated story inviting people of all ages to connect with one another in a world brought to life with imagination.
“But sooner or later your mother will find us,” Walter said, looking back at the house. “She always does.”
The boy’s eyes lit up again. He had an... Read more
The Hero Code
By: Admiral William H. McRaven
Narrated by: Admiral William H. McRaven
Length: 2 hours 22 minutes
Abridged: No
From the acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed—a short, inspirational book about the qualities of true, everyday heroes.
THE HERO CODE is Admiral McRaven's ringing tribute to the real, everyday heroes he's met over the years, from battlefields to hospitals to college campuses, who are doing their part to save the... Read more
Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You)
By: Justin McElroy, Travis McElroy & Griffin McElroy
Narrated by: Justin McElroy, Travis McElroy, Griffin McElroy...
Length: 5 hours 9 minutes
Abridged: No
From the #1 New York Times bestselling McElroy Brothers, creators of the hit podcasts My Brother, My Brother and Me and The Adventure Zone, comes a helpful and hilarious how-to podcast guide covering everything you need to know to make, produce, edit, and promote a podcast…and get rich* doing it! (*Results not guaranteed.)Justin, Travis, and... Read more
View audiobookThe Hilarious World of Depression
By: John Moe
Narrated by: John Moe
Length: 9 hours 49 minutes
Abridged: No
"Inspired by his podcast of the same name, this combination memoir and informational text is narrated by its author with sincere emotional investment and subtle humor." -- AudioFile Magazine
A moving portrait of depression, from the host of the podcast The Hilarious World of Depression
"This book is an excellent life raft for those of us who are... Read more
Joy at Work
By: Marie Kondo & Scott Sonenshein
Narrated by: Brittany Ishibashi & Dan Woren
Length: 5 hours 19 minutes
Abridged: No
Declutter your desk and brighten up your business with this transformative guide from an organizational psychologist and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.
The workplace is a magnet for clutter and mess. Who hasn't felt drained by wasteful meetings, disorganized papers, endless emails, and... Read more
Gmorning, Gnight!
By: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Narrated by: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Length: 46 minutes
Abridged: No
From the creator and star of Hamilton comes an audiobook of affirmations to inspire listeners at the beginning and end of each day.
“When the world is bringing you down, Gmorning, Gnight! will remind you that you are awesome.”—Booklist
Good morning. Do NOT get stuck in the comments section of life today. Make, do, create the things. Let others... Read more
The Art of Asking
By: Amanda Palmer
Narrated by: Amanda Palmer, Ellen Archer & Jamy Ian Swiss
Length: 11 hours 27 minutes
Abridged: No
Rock star, crowdfunding pioneer, and TED speaker Amanda Palmer knows all about asking. Performing as a living statue in a wedding dress, she wordlessly asked thousands of passersby for their dollars. When she became a singer, songwriter, and musician, she was not afraid to ask her audience to support her as she surfed the crowd (and slept on... Read more
View audiobookBlack Girls Breathing
By: Jasmine Marie
Narrated by: Jasmine Marie
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
Harness the power of breathwork with this compassionate, healing guide for Black women.
As a Black woman, Jasmine Marie knows the impact that intergenerational trauma and systemic racism have had—and continue to have—on her community. Those experiences, along with her own journey through chronic stress, are why she created black girls... Read more