Social Science audiobooks

Long Live Queer Nightlife

By: Amin Ghaziani

Narrated by: Amin El Gamal

Length: 9 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

It's closing time for an alarming number of gay bars in cities around the globe—but this audiobook narrated by Amin El Gamal reveals why it's definitely not the last danceIn this exhilarating journey into underground parties, pulsating with life and limitless possibility, acclaimed author Amin Ghaziani unveils the unexpected revolution... Read more

The Observable Universe

By: Heather McCalden

Narrated by: Heather McCalden

Length: 9 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

Is anyone ever truly lost in the internet age? A moving, original memoir of a young woman reckoning with her parents’ absence, the virus that took them, and what it means to search for meaning in a hyperconnected world.

“Brilliantly innovative . . . syncing a narrative of profoundly personal emotion with the invention and evolution of today’s... Read more

The Right Kind of White

By: Garrett Bucks

Narrated by: Garrett Bucks

Length: 5 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

A revelatory memoir that earnestly reckons with whiteness.

As the product of progressive parents and a liberal upbringing, Garrett Bucks prided himself on the pursuit of being a “good white person.”

The kind of white person who treats their privilege as a responsibility and not a burden; the kind of white person who people of color see as the... Read more

The Exvangelicals

By: Sarah McCammon

Narrated by: Sarah McCammon

Length: 8 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

This program is read by the author.

"An intimate window into the world of American evangelicalism. Fellow exvangelicals will find McCammon’s story both startlingly familiar and immensely clarifying, while those looking in from the outside can find no better introduction to the subculture that has shaped the hopes and fears of millions of... Read more

After the Worst Day Ever

By: Duane R. Bidwell

Narrated by: Luis Moreno

Length: 6 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

For those who care for chronically ill children, a new understanding of hope that equips adults to better nurture pediatric hope among sick kids—articulated by the children themselves

As anyone with a chronic illness knows, hope can sometimes be hard to come by. For parents and caregivers of children with serious illness, there can be a real... Read more

How to Make Herself Agreeable to Everyone

By: Cameron Russell

Narrated by: Cameron Russell

Length: 5 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

“Gripping . . . a call to action—and accountability—for the entire fashion industry.”—Marie Claire

A bold memoir that explores who holds the power in an image-obsessed culture, from the model and activist who helped organize the movement to bring equity to fashion

“By elevating me for something I have no control over, the industry and economy... Read more

Why We Die

By: Venki Ramakrishnan

Narrated by: John Moraitis

Length: 9 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

""Utterly fascinating."" —Bill Bryson""An incredible journey."" —Siddhartha MukherjeeA groundbreaking exploration of the science of longevity and mortality—from Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki RamakrishnanThe knowledge of death is so terrifying that we live most of our lives in denial of it. One of the most difficult moments of... Read more

Family Unfriendly

By: Timothy P. Carney

Narrated by: Timothy P. Carney

Length: 11 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

The bestselling author of Alienated America traveled the country asking families and experts the same two questions: Why is parenting so hard now? And why are the results so bad?Our culture tells parents there's one best way to raise kids: enroll them in a dozen activities, protect them from trauma, and get them into the most expensive college... Read more

Difficult Men

By: Brett Martin

Narrated by: Christopher Grove

Length: 12 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

A riveting and revealing look at the shows that helped cable television drama emerge as the signature art form of the twenty-first century.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the landscape of television began an unprecedented transformation. While the networks continued to chase the lowest common denominator, a wave of new shows, first on premium... Read more

Dark Feminine Energy

By: Melissa Smith

Narrated by: Robyn Green

Length: 6 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Have you ever felt a deep, mysterious pull towards the hidden aspects of your feminine power?Do you long to embrace your shadows and tap into the seductive energy that lies within?"Dark Feminine Energy" offers a powerful, straightforward approach to embracing your inner darkness as a source of strength and magnetism. Designed for those who... Read more

A Mystery from the Mummy-Pits

By: Frank L. Holt

Narrated by: Nigel Patterson

Length: 4 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

As the world recently commemorated the hundredth anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, our fascination with the pharaoh begs for a balanced view. Most recovered mummies have not escaped the modern trafficking in ancient bodies and body parts. The story of Ankh-Hap, a Ptolemaic-era mummy seized in the nineteenth century from... Read more

Renegade M.D.

By: Susan Partovi

Narrated by: Susan Partovi

Length: 6 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Empowering stories from the frontlines of compassion.
Dr. Susan Partovi first experienced poverty medicine volunteering at a dump site in Tijuana during high school. There, she recognized the need for all people to have access to quality medical care. Over the years, she has worked in various facilities around Los Angeles County, incorporating... Read more

Work, Retire, Repeat

By: Teresa Ghilarducci

Narrated by: Katherine Fenton

Length: 8 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

This is an audiobook version of this book. A damning portrait of the dire realities of retirement in the United States—and how we can fix it. While the French went on strike in 2023 to protest the increase in the national retirement age, workers in the United States have all but given up on the notion of dignified retirement for all. Instead,... Read more

Narrative of the Life of FREDERICK DOUGLASS An American Slave

By: Frederick Douglass

Narrated by: Anna Isaksen

Length: 3 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Embark on a profound journey of resilience and liberation with Frederick Douglass's masterful autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. This gripping account not only exposes the raw brutality of slavery but also celebrates Douglass's triumphant escape to freedom. Written with eloquence and a fierce passion... Read more

The Imperfect Vegan

By: Cat White

Narrated by: Cat White

Length: 7 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

Finalist - American Writing Awards 2023, (3 categories)Gold Winner - Literary Titan Awards, Dec 2023Bronze Winner - Reader Views, Mar 2024Short List - Chanticleer Instructional & Insightful How-To Guides, 2024
“A unique fresh approach to why we ought to be reducing our consumption of meat, fish, and dairy products” ~ Patrick Finnegan, makers... Read more

Black Flags and Windmills

By: scott crow

Narrated by: Chris Bergman

Length: 10 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

When both levees and governments failed in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, an organization calling itself the Common Ground Collective formed to become the largest anarchist inspired organization in modern US history. In solidarity with people in New Orleans, Common Ground built medical clinics, distributed aid, formed neighborhood... Read more

Alfamannen

By: Adam Greyson

Narrated by: Roy van den Groot

Length: 2 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

De term 'alfaman' wordt in verschillende contexten vaak verkeerd begrepen, verkeerd voorgesteld en zelfs verguisd. Het wordt in verband gebracht met noties van dominantie, agressie en giftige mannelijkheid. In de kern gaat het zijn van een alfaman echter om veel meer dan louter dominantie; het gaat over het omarmen van een mentaliteit van... Read more

In Harm’s Way

By: Teresa Thornhill

Narrated by: Emma Spurgin Hussey

Length: 9 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

When the system fails the parents, how can it protect the children? Welcome to the secretive world of the Family Court. What's it like to act for a father who has recently overcome his drug problem but risks losing his beloved son to foster care? Or to represent a young mother whose abusive childhood has... Read more

Black Women Always

By: Kevin Morosky

Narrated by: Kevin Morosky, Loreece Harrison & Jay Lafayette...

Length: 11 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

A defining manual on using creativity as a tool for empowerment and allowing your personal identity to live in and guide all parts of your life, Kevin Morosky shares stories and inspiration from the women who have most influenced his creative path and explores the ways we can pursue success by implementing their wisdom in all aspects... Read more

Fortuito

By: Luciana Wainer

Narrated by: Luciana Wainer & Valeria Zenil

Length: 6 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

“Fortuito: que sucede inesperadamente y de casualidad. Parto fortuito: la noticia inesperada de un embarazo que se desconoce y del cual ningún médico pudo dar cuenta antes de que fuera demasiado tarde. […] El imprevisible y terrorífico momento de sentir que una liga ‘se rompe’ dentro de ti. Denuncia fortuita: lo inesperado de encontrarte, de un... Read more

Even tussen ons

By: Eveline Stallaart

Narrated by: Nathalie van Gent

Length: 4 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

Meer plezier tussen de lakens met hulp van de bekendste seksuoloog van Nederland. 'Eveline spreekt zonder schroom over toch gevoelige seksuele onderwerpen en weet iedereen open te breken... De ultieme oestervrouw!' Paul de Leeuw Over seks delen we graag vooral de succesverhalen. De strubbelingen of twijfels die we in ons seksleven tegenkomen,... Read more

The Chinese Fairy Book - Abridged

By: Frederick Martens

Narrated by: Niina Niskanen

Length: 1 hour 9 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Step into a magical world with The Chinese Fairy Book, a timeless collection of enchanting tales gathered by Frederick Martens. This compilation brings to life the rich folklore and vibrant traditions of ancient China, filled with mythological creatures, legendary heroes, and wise sages. Each story weaves a tapestry of cultural wisdom, mystical... Read more

Our Biggest Fight

By: Frank H. McCourt, Jr.

Narrated by: Frank H. McCourt, Jr., Michael J. Casey & Jonat...

Length: 6 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The internet as we know it is broken. Here’s how we can seize back control of our lives from the corporate algorithms and create a better internet—before it’s too late.

“In the spirit of Thomas Paine’s Revolution-era Common Sense, this manifesto challenges us to create new digital architectures to safeguard... Read more

Trash

By: Cedar Monroe

Narrated by: Janet Metzger

Length: 8 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

Every day across the US, 66 million poor white people pay the price for failing whiteness. In this sweeping debut, activist and chaplain Cedar Monroe writes indelibly about and for poor white people: about unlearning the American dream, untangling from white supremacy, and working for liberation alongside other poor folks.



Monroe introduces us to... Read more