Self-Improvement audiobooks

The Art of Seduction (Unabridged)

By: Robert Greene

Narrated by: Joseph Powers

Length: 22 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

The Art of Seduction is an indispensable primer of persuasion that reveals one of history's greatest weapons and the ultimate form of power. Read more

The Wisdom of Insecurity

By: Alan Watts

Narrated by: John Lee

Length: 3 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

An acclaimed philosopher shows us how—in an age of unprecedented anxiety—we can find fulfillment by embracing the present and living more fully in the now. He is "the perfect guide for a course correction in life" (from the Introduction by Deepak Chopra). 

The brain can only assume its proper behavior when consciousness is doing what it is... Read more

Do Better

By: Rachel Ricketts

Narrated by: Rachel Ricketts

Length: 9 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
San Francisco Chronicle’s 10 Books to Pick * HelloGiggles’ 10 Books to Pick Up for a Better 2021 * PopSugar’s 23 Exciting New Books * Book Riot’s 12 Essential Books About Black Identity and History * Harper’s Bazaar’s 60+ Books You Need to Read in 2021

“A clear, powerful, direct, wise, and extremely helpful treatise on... Read more

The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read

By: Philippa Perry

Narrated by: Philippa Perry

Length: 8 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

More than 1.3 million copies sold worldwide!

“A wonderful book”―Richard Osman

“If you're determinedly not a self-help kind of reader (like me), make an exception for [this book]. And if you're not a parent, don't dismiss it. The message is one of non-judgmental kindness.”―Vogue (London)
 
How can we have better relationships?

In this instant... Read more

Surrounded by Idiots

By: Thomas Erikson

Narrated by: David John

Length: 10 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Do you ever think you’re the only one making any sense? Or tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Do long, rambling answers drive you crazy? Or does your colleague’s abrasive manner rub you the wrong way?

You are not alone. After a disastrous meeting with a highly successful entrepreneur, who was genuinely convinced he was... Read more

The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less

By: Christine Platt

Narrated by: Christine Platt

Length: 5 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Forget the aesthetics of mainstream minimalism and discover a life of authenticity and intention with this “warm, engaging guide” (Laura Fenton, author of The Little Book of Small Living) to living with less…your way.

When Christine Platt set out on her journey to live with less, she never intended to become The Afrominimalist. She just wanted to... Read more

The Five Invitations

By: Frank Ostaseski

Narrated by: Frank Ostaseski

Length: 12 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

The cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project and pioneer behind the compassionate care movement shares an inspiring exploration of the lessons dying has to offer about living a fulfilling life.

Death is not waiting for us at the end of a long road. Death is always with us, in the marrow of every passing moment. She is the secret teacher hiding in... Read more

Restoring the Kinship Worldview

By: Wahinkpe Topa (Four Arrows) & Darcia Narvaez, PhD

Narrated by: Wahinkpe Topa (Four Arrows), Darcia Narvaez, Ph...

Length: 9 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Selected speeches from Indigenous leaders around the world--necessary wisdom for our times, nourishment for our collective, and a path away from extinction toward a sustainable, interconnected future.

Indigenous worldviews, and the knowledge they confer, are critical for human survival and the wellbeing of future generations. Editors Wahinkpe... Read more

Willpower

By: Roy F. Baumeister & John Tierney

Narrated by: John Tierney & Denis O'Hare

Length: 9 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

One of the world's most esteemed and influential psychologists, Roy F. Baumeister, teams with New York Times science writer John Tierney to reveal the secrets of self-control and how to master it.

"Deep and provocative analysis of people's battle with temptation and masterful insights into understanding willpower: why we have it, why we don't,... Read more

No More Mr. Nice Guy

By: Robert Glover

Narrated by: Robert Glover

Length: 6 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

“One of the best books I’ve ever read on men’s emotional health and development.” Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and Models.“I have read every self-help book out there, but this was the first that put everything together in a way that made perfect sense to me.”“Every page of my copy of No More Mr. Nice Guy is... Read more

The Grieving Brain

By: Mary-Frances O'Connor

Narrated by: Callie Beaulieu

Length: 8 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

NPR SciFri Book Club PickNext Big Idea Club's ""Top 21 Psychology Books of 2022""Behavioral Scientist Notable Books of 2022A renowned grief expert and neuroscientist shares groundbreaking discoveries about what happens in our brain when we grieve, providing a new paradigm for understanding love, loss, and learning.In The Grieving Brain,... Read more

The Obstacle is the Way Expanded 10th Anniversary Edition

By: Ryan Holiday

Narrated by: Ryan Holiday

Length: 4 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

An updated and expanded edition of the book that launched a global phenomenon, The Obstacle Is the Way presents an infinitely elastic formula for turning our toughest trials into our greatest triumphs.

Since bestselling author Ryan Holiday introduced Stoicism to the world with The Obstacle Is the Way in 2014, this simple but powerful philosophy... Read more

Catching the Big Fish

By: David Lynch

Narrated by: David Lynch

Length: 1 hour 47 minutes

Abridged: No

In this "unexpected delight,"* filmmaker David Lynch describes his personal methods of capturing and working with ideas, and the immense creative benefits he has experienced from the practice of meditation.

Now in a beautiful paperback edition, David Lynch's Catching the Big Fish provides a rare window into the internationally acclaimed... Read more

But What Will People Say?

By: Sahaj Kaur Kohli, MAEd, LGPC

Narrated by: Sahaj Kaur Kohli, MAEd, LGPC

Length: 11 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

“This wonderful book is a compass, a blueprint, a mirror, and a friend. Kohli gives language to what many of us feel but can’t yet articulate.”—Erika L. Sánchez, New York Times bestselling author of I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

“Loving, culturally informed, and holistic... [Kohli] compassionately shares her own story, and guides... Read more

How to Be Sick (Second Edition)

By: Toni Bernhard

Narrated by: Deon Vozov

Length: 7 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

“When we lose our physical health, it can seem like we’ve lost our life. Toni Bernhard, with unflinching realness and deep insight, shows us how the fires of loss can clear the way for a new and profound capacity for appreciation, love, and understanding. This book can bring you more fully alive by healing your spirit.”—Tara Brach, author of... Read more

Active Hope

By: Joanna Macy, PhD & Chris Johnstone

Narrated by: C.S.E. Cooney

Length: 8 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

The challenges we face can be difficult even to think about. Climate change, the depletion of oil, economic upheaval, and mass extinction together create a planetary emergency of overwhelming proportions. Active Hope shows us how to strengthen our capacity to face this crisis so that we can respond with unexpected resilience and creative power.... Read more

Build the Life You Want

By: Arthur C. Brooks & Oprah Winfrey

Narrated by: Arthur C. Brooks & Oprah Winfrey

Length: 5 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

You can get happier. And getting there will be the adventure of your lifetime.

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

In Build the Life You Want, Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey invite you to begin a journey toward greater happiness no matter how challenging your circumstances. Drawing on cutting-edge science and their years of helping people... Read more

The Resilience Myth

By: Soraya Chemaly

Narrated by: Soraya Chemaly

Length: 8 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

The author of the “must-read” (NPR) Rage Becomes Her presents a powerful manifesto for communal resilience based on in-depth investigations into history, social science, and psychology.

We are often urged to rely only on ourselves for strength, mental fortitude, and positivity. But with her distinctive “skill, wit, and sharp insight” (Laura... Read more

How We Heal

By: Alexandra Elle

Narrated by: Alexandra Elle

Length: 4 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

Beloved wellness author and teacher Alexandra Elle shares this practical and empowering guide to self-healing.

In How We Heal, bestselling author Alexandra Elle offers a life-changing invitation to heal yourself and reclaim your peace. In these pages, readers will discover essential techniques for self-healing, including journaling rituals to... Read more

Why We Remember

By: Charan Ranganath, PhD

Narrated by: Mark Deakins & Charan Ranganath, PhD

Length: 7 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER • Memory is far more than a record of the past. In this groundbreaking tour of the mind and brain, one of the world’s top memory researchers reveals the powerful role memory plays in nearly every aspect of our lives, from recalling faces and names, to learning, decision-making, trauma and... Read more

Courage Is Calling

By: Ryan Holiday

Narrated by: Ryan Holiday

Length: 6 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

The instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller!
 
Ryan Holiday’s bestselling trilogy—The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, and Stillness is the Key—captivated professional athletes, CEOs, politicians, and entrepreneurs and helped bring Stoicism to millions of readers. Now, in the first book of an exciting new series... Read more

Brave Talk

By: Melody Stanford Martin

Narrated by: Nancy Peterson

Length: 8 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

When we disagree about fundamental issues, especially issues such as politics or religion, it can be incredibly difficult to maintain close interpersonal relationships. These differences have ended friendships and caused rifts in families. We need a tool to help us build more resilient relationships despite real and present differences.



In Brave... Read more

The Scout Mindset

By: Julia Galef

Narrated by: Julia Galef

Length: 6 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

"...an engaging and enlightening account from which we all can benefit."—The Wall Street Journal
 
A better way to combat knee-jerk biases and make smarter decisions, from Julia Galef, the acclaimed expert on rational decision-making.

When it comes to what we believe, humans see what they want to see. In other words, we have what Julia Galef calls... Read more

Tiny Beautiful Things (10th Anniversary Edition)

By: Cheryl Strayed

Narrated by: Cheryl Strayed

Length: 10 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

NOW A HULU ORIGINAL SERIES • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK • An anniversary edition of the bestselling collection of "Dear Sugar" advice columns written by the author of #1 bestseller Wild—featuring a new preface and six additional columns.

For more than a decade, thousands of people have sought advice from Dear Sugar—the... Read more