Banned Books

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

By: Roald Dahl
Narrated by: Douglas Hodge
Length: 3 hours 18 minutes

“Roald Dahl sometimes shared a tonal kinship with Ogden Nash, and he could demonstrate a verbal inventiveness nearly Seussian…[His] stories work better in audio than in print.” –The New York Times


Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last!

But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an... Read more

Black Beauty

The Autobiography of a Horse

By: Anna Sewell
Narrated by: Geoffrey Howard
Length: 5 hours 20 minutes

From its first publication in 1877, Black Beauty has been one of the best-loved animal stories ever written. The dramatic and heartwarming tale is told by the magnificent black horse himself, from his idyllic days on a country squire’s estate to his harsh fate as a London cab horse and his merciful rescue by two kindly old ladies.Filled with... Read more

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

By: Maya Angelou
Narrated by: Maya Angelou
Length: 10 hours 10 minutes

“A lot can be said about this autobiography - it is one of the best I have ever read. The stories are personal and well accounted for, and the reader has no choice but to regard her life and strength through hardship so inspiring. Before reading I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, I had a good idea of Angelou through her poetry and lectures. Her... Read more

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (Movie Tie-In Edition)

By: Judy Blume
Narrated by: Laura Hamilton
Length: 3 hours 8 minutes

The iconic coming-of-age novel from the beloved author, Judy Blume, whose “name has long been synonymous with young adult fiction” (Los Angeles Times). Now a major motion picture starring Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates!

“Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret is very special.” —Amy Poehler (Vulture)

“Generations of teenage girls have grown up... Read more

Holes

Holes Series

By: Louis Sachar
Narrated by: Kerry Beyer & Louis Sachar
Length: 4 hours 37 minutes

“This is a perfect story for anyone of any age who loves a tale of mystery, history, and a bit of a plot twist! Read more

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

The Adventures of Tom and Huck Series: Book #2

By: Mark Twain
Narrated by: Patrick Fraley
Length: 10 hours 41 minutes

One of the greatest treats in all world literature, this masterpiece from Mark Twain is revolutionary. It offers both brilliant humor and tragedy as Huck and Jim explore moral dilemmas of slavery and freedom. Huck, the narrator, is shrewd, ingenious, and literal—he reports on everything he sees, which allows the listener to experience the... Read more

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

By: Lewis Carroll
Narrated by: Michael York
Length: 3 hours 8 minutes

Lewis Carroll’s classic, enduring tale begins with Alice chasing the White Rabbit down a rabbit hole, where she tumbles into a nonsensical world brimming with peculiar creatures. In that world she encounters a host of delightfully eccentric characters like the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, the Cheshire Cat, the Mock Turtle, and the Queen of... Read more

The Lorax

By: Dr. Seuss
Narrated by: Ted Danson
Length: 15 minutes

Long before saving the earth became a global concern, Dr. Seuss, speaking through his character the Lorax, warned against mindless progress and the danger it posed to the earth's natural beauty. Read more

Where The Wild Things Are

By: Maurice Sendak
Narrated by: Peter Schickele
Length: 5 minutes

Max is the hero of this beloved children's classic in which he makes mischief, sails away, tames the wild things and returns home for supper. Read more

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Chronicles of Narnia: Book #2

By: C. S. Lewis
Narrated by: Michael York
Length: 4 hours 21 minutes

Don’t miss one of America’s top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS’s The Great American Read.Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of... Read more

Charlotte's Web

By: E. B. White
Narrated by: E. B. White
Length: 3 hours 34 minutes

“I listened to this audiobook on a road trip and had such a great time! The full cast really brought this beloved, well-known story to life, and Meryl Streep - legend that she is - added so much to this classic! (Warning: Even if you have already read this story, there is a very good chance this version will make you cry!). Read more

Hop on Pop

By: Dr. Seuss
Narrated by: David Hyde Pierce
Length: 5 minutes

Introduce children to Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully witty wordplay with this classic rhyming book, known as “the simplest Seuss for youngest use.”

HOP
POP
We like to hop.
We like to hop
on top of Pop.

Follow along with Red and Ned and Ted and Ed in a bed. And giggle as Pat sits on a hat and on a cat and on a bat...but a cactus? Pat must NOT sit on that!... Read more

The Giver

By: Lois Lowry
Narrated by: Ron Rifkin
Length: 4 hours 47 minutes

Lois Lowry’s The Giver is the quintessential dystopian novel, followed by its remarkable companions, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son.

Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive... Read more

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Harry Potter (ENG)

By: J.K. Rowling
Narrated by: Jim Dale
Length: 21 hours 36 minutes

"Give me Harry Potter,' said Voldemort's voice, 'and none shall be harmed. Give me Harry Potter, and I shall leave the school untouched. Give me Harry Potter, and you will be rewarded."As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and... Read more

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Harry Potter (ENG)

By: J.K. Rowling
Narrated by: Jim Dale
Length: 26 hours 28 minutes

"You are sharing the Dark Lord's thoughts and emotions. The Headmaster thinks it inadvisable for this to continue. He wishes me to teach you how to close your mind to the Dark Lord."Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are... Read more

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter (ENG)

By: J.K. Rowling
Narrated by: Jim Dale
Length: 18 hours 31 minutes

"There it was, hanging in the sky above the school: the blazing green skull with a serpent tongue, the mark Death Eaters left behind whenever they had entered a building … wherever they had murdered …"When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not... Read more

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter (ENG)

By: J.K. Rowling
Narrated by: Jim Dale
Length: 20 hours 36 minutes

"There will be three tasks, spaced throughout the school year, and they will test the champions in many different ways … their magical prowess - their daring - their powers of deduction - and, of course, their ability to cope with danger."The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter... Read more

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter (ENG)

By: J.K. Rowling
Narrated by: Jim Dale
Length: 11 hours 48 minutes

Jim Dale's Grammy Award-winning performance of J.K. Rowling's iconic stories is a listening adventure for the whole family.

'Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. Just stick out your wand hand, step on board and we can take you anywhere you want to go.'

Close your eyes and enter the magical world of Harry... Read more

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter (ENG)

By: J.K. Rowling
Narrated by: Jim Dale
Length: 9 hours 2 minutes

"'There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.'" Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School... Read more

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Harry Potter (ENG)

By: J.K. Rowling
Narrated by: Jim Dale
Length: 8 hours 18 minutes

Jim Dale's Grammy Award-winning performance of J.K. Rowling's iconic stories is a listening adventure for the whole family.

Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'.

Close your eyes and enter the magical world of Harry... Read more