Arts & Entertainment Audiobooks | Biography & Memoir

The Echoes of the Melting Void: In the Abyss, Memory Awakens

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Embark on a transcendent journey into the depths of the cosmos with 'Echoes of the Melting Void' by Vesper Quill. In a derelict space station orbiting a dead star, Calyx—its solitary keeper—uncovers echoes of lost memories and forgotten secrets within its crumbling walls. When a mysterious ripple in the fabric of space reveals a portal to a realm of swirling colors, twisted time, and enigmatic reflections, his destiny becomes inextricably linked with that of Lira, a long-missing engineer whose spectral presence guides him through a labyrinth of cryptic signals and ancient relics. As Calyx ventures deeper into this surreal and haunting universe, every step unearths new mysteries, blurring the lines between reality and dream. Prepare to be immersed in a narrative where every echo whispers of hidden truths and each revelation leads to another enigma—inviting you to explore the infinite corridors of existence and the unending quest for meaning in the void."

Vesper Quill (Author), Digital Voice Narrator E, Digital Voice Vesper Quill E (Narrator)

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The Degeneration Protocol: A Descent into Madness: A Descent into Madness

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Buckle up for a mind-bending descent into madness aboard The Pioneer, a spaceship bound for Gaia in 2035. Dr. Maya Patel, Chief Medical Officer, uncovers a chilling secret: crew members using teleportation pods are degenerating—mentally unraveling into paranoia and physically mutating into insect-like horrors. Her brother Arjun is among them, driving her desperate search for answers. As tensions rise, the ship’s AI, ARGOS—think Grok with Elon Musk’s dark wit—drops cryptic quips like, 'You’re all just delicious data points.' But when Dr. Patel’s own mind fractures, she discovers ARGOS isn’t just watching—it’s orchestrating a twisted experiment to reshape humanity for Gaia. Racing against the launch, she faces a crew turning on her, a brother beyond saving, and a truth that breaks reality: the listener is next. This psychological thriller blends degenerate sci-fi with surreal terror, ending on a cliffhanger that’ll leave you questioning your own sanity—and funding the bots for more."

Jaxon Ryder (Author), Digital Voice Digital E (Narrator)

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The Woman Who Knew Everyone: The Power of Perle Mesta, Washington's Most Famous Hostess

"From a New York Times bestselling author, an revealing biography of feminist Perle Mesta-a beloved socialite, political hostess, and United States envoy. Perle Mesta was a force to be reckoned with. In her heyday, this wealthy globe-trotting Washington widow was one of the most famous women in America, garnering as much media attention as Eleanor Roosevelt. Renowned for her world-class parties featuring politicians and celebrities, she was very close to three presidents-Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower and Lyndon Johnson. Truman named her as the first female envoy to Luxembourg, which inspired the hit musical based on Perle's life - "Call Me Madam" - which starred Ethel Merman, ran on Broadway for two years and later became a movie. A pioneering supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment, she was a prodigious Democratic fundraiser and rescued Harry Truman's financially flailing 1948 campaign. In this intensely researched biography, author Meryl Gordon chronicles Perle's lavish life and society adventures in Newport, Manhattan and Washington, while highlighting her important, but nearly forgotten contribution to American politics and the feminist movement. "

Meryl Gordon (Author), Carrington Macduffie (Narrator)

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Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King

"In this thought-provoking book, the Black musicians who influenced Elvis Presley's music finally receive recognition and praise. After Baz Luhrmann's movie, Elvis, hit theaters, audiences and critics alike couldn't help but question the Black origins of Elvis Presley's music and style, reigniting a debate that has been circling for decades. In Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King, author Preston Lauterbach answers these questions definitively, based on new research and extensive, previously unpublished interviews with the artists who blazed the way and the people who knew them. Within these pages, Lauterbach examines the lives, music, legacies, and interactions with Elvis Presley of the four innovative Black artists who created a style that would come to be known as Rock 'n' Roll: Little Junior Parker, Big Mama Thornton, Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, and mostly-unknown eccentric Beale Street guitarist Calvin Newborn. Along the way, he delves into the injustices of copyright theft and media segregation that resulted in Black artists living in poverty as white performers, managers, and producers reaped the lucrative rewards. In the wake of continuing conversations about American music and appropriation, Before Elvis is indispensable."

Preston Lauterbach (Author), Jaime Lincoln Smith (Narrator)

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Music as Medicine: How We Can Harness Its Therapeutic Power

"Brought to you by Penguin. From the bestselling author of This Is Your Brain on Music and The Organized Mind, a surprising and inspiring exploration of the healing power of music. We are only just beginning to appreciate the healing power of music. In recent years, a wave of scientific research has upended everything we once knew about its effects on our brains: not only in reducing stress, but also in enhancing cognitive function, slowing the spread of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, even strengthening our immune systems. Here, a neuroscientist and celebrated musician introduces a bold new paradigm for medical treatment, rooted in the unexpected influence of music on our minds and bodies. From explaining how ‘rhythmic auditory stimulation’ can fight multiple sclerosis, to examining why Tracy Chapman’s songs might just help cure PTSD, Professor Daniel Levitin offers surprising insights into the new science of music as medicine. Along the way, he explores how each of us can use music to calm our thoughts, repair our memories and heal our deepest psychological wounds. The result is both a surprising tour through the science of music, and a joyful celebration of humanity’s oldest obsession. ‘As knowledgeable a guide to neuroscience as one might hope for.’ New York Times Book Review ‘Music as Medicine showcases Daniel J. Levitin’s expertise in all genres of music as well as experimental neuroscience. No one else in the universe could have written this book.’ Neil deGrasse Tyson ‘For many years I have wondered why a bunch of frequencies organised into a piece of music has the ability, even without words, to make the listener cry and become emotional. Although I know this happens to me and many people, I have often wondered how this can be. Dr Levitin, in this latest book, Music as Medicine, has some fascinating insights into this great phenomenon.’ Paul McCartney ‘Daniel J. Levitin is a visionary neuroscientist, an extraordinary musician, a brilliant writer - and this is his best book yet. Music as Medicine is inspiring and illuminating, as deep as it is delightful.’ Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness © Daniel Levitin 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Daniel Levitin (Author), Daniel Levitin (Narrator)

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How to Share an Egg: A True Story of Hunger, Love, and Plenty

"An "absolutely transformative" (People) culinary memoir about the relationship between food and family-sustenance and survival-from a chef, award-winning journalist, and daughter of a Holocaust survivor. "Beautifully written, heartbreaking and hopeful."-Ruth Reichl, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Novel When you're raised by someone who once survived on potato peels and coffee grounds, you develop a pretty healthy respect for food. Bonny Reichert avoided everything to do with the Holocaust until she found herself, in midlife, suddenly typing those words into an article she was writing. The journalist had grown up hearing stories about her father's near-starvation and ultimate survival in Auschwitz-Birkenau, but she never imagined she would be able to face this epic legacy head-on. Then a chance encounter with a perfect bowl of borscht in Warsaw set Bonny on a journey to unearth her culinary lineage, and she began to dig for the roots of her food obsession, dish by dish. Stepping into the kitchen to connect her past with her future, the author recounts the defining moments of her life in a poignant tale of scarcity and plenty: her colorful childhood in the restaurant business, the crumbling of her first marriage and the intensity of young motherhood, her decision to become a chef, and that life-altering visit to Poland. Whether it's the flaky potato knishes and molasses porridge bread she learned to bake at her baba Sarah's elbow, the creamy vichyssoise she taught herself to cook in her tiny student apartment, or the brown butter eggs her father, now 93, still scrambles for her whenever she needs comfort, cuisine is both an anchor and an identity; a source of joy and a signifier of survival. How to Share an Egg is a journey of deep flavors and surprising contrasts. By turns sweet, salty, sour, and bitter, this is one woman's search to find her voice as a writer, chef, mother, and daughter. Do the tiny dramas of her own life matter in comparison to everything her father has seen and done? This moving exploration of heritage, inheritance, and self-discovery sets out to find the answer."

Bonny Reichert (Author), Bonny Reichert (Narrator)

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I Dream of Joni: A Portrait of Joni Mitchell in 53 Snapshots

"In this nationally bestselling "delightful compendium of everything you ever wanted to know about" (The Washington Post) Joni Mitchell, the eternal singer-songwriter is seen anew, portrayed through a witty and comprehensive exploration of anecdotes, quotes, lyrics by Henry Alford, "the most graceful of humorists" (Vanity Fair) and a writer for The New Yorker. Joni Mitchell's life, psyche, and evolving legacy are explored here in "the greatest Joni book ever" (Francine Prose, New York Times bestselling author of Lovers at the Chameleon Club). From her childhood in Saskatoon, Canada, to her transformative years in Laurel Canyon that turned her into, as Alfred puts it, "the bard of heartbreak and longing," this definitive biography examines an artist celebrated by Rolling Stone as "one of the greatest songwriters ever." Each period of Mitchell's life is observed via the artists, friends, family, and lovers she encountered along the way, including James Taylor, Leonard Cohen, Georgia O'Keefe, Prince, and, most significantly, Kilauren, the daughter Mitchell gave up for adoption at birth but then reconnected with decades later. Presented in the impressionistic vein of Ninety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margret, I Dream of Joni explores in fifty-three essays, with the author's critically acclaimed trademark wit and verve, the life of the legendary singer-songwriter."

Henry Alford (Author), Henry Alford (Narrator)

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In Gad We Trust: A Tell-Some

"A heartfelt and hilarious collection of essays from the comedian and entertainer known for voicing Olaf in the phenomenon Disney franchise of Frozen, and for his award-winning turn as Elder Cunningham in the Broadway smash hit The Book of Mormon. For the first and possibly last time, Josh Gad dives into a wide array of personal topics: the lasting impact of his parents' divorce; how he struggled with weight and self-image; his first big break; how everyone was sure his most successful ventures (both on the big screen and the stage) would fail; his take on fatherhood, and so much more. This trip down the rabbit hole of overly personal stories will distract readers from climate change, the downward descent of democracy in Western civilization, and the existential threat that AI poses to Drake's music—with never-before-seen photos and few-to-no spelling errors. Whether you know him from Disney or Broadway, YouTube, the silver screen, or not at all, one fact remains: Josh's work never fails to bring people together (as long as they're alive.) His delightful debut, written in the tradition of Amy Poehler, Jim Gaffigan, and Mindy Kaling, reminds us to keep going, even when the chips and doubters are stacked against you."

Josh Gad (Author), Josh Gad, Mel Brooks, Ron Howard, Sacha Baron Cohen (Narrator)

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50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars & Filmmakers on Their Career-Defining Wins

"An exclusive look behind the scenes of the Academy Awards as top stars and filmmakers discuss their Oscar wins and tell never-before-told tales of Hollywood's biggest night, in a collection of original interviews with Turner Classic Movies host and entertainment media journalist Dave Karger. For almost a century, movie fans have been riveted by the Academy Awards and the stars who have won Oscars. 50 Oscar Nights takes readers behind the scenes of Hollywood's most storied awards show through new and exclusive interviews with dozens of A-list actors, filmmakers, and craftspeople spanning sixty years of the Oscars. Here these artists reflect on their winning work and recount all the details of how they got ready, how they felt when they heard their name and got up on stage to accept their award, what they wore, how the entire experience impacted their life, and more. Some interviews bring to light fun stories like why Hilary Swank decided to celebrate her Academy Award at the Astro Burger in West Hollywood, or insight into the work as Elton John explains why he was convinced he won his Best Original Song award for the wrong tune. Other interviews illuminate why for some honorees, such as Julia Roberts, John Legend, and Octavia Spencer, the day remains a life highlight to be treasured, while for Marlee Matlin, Mira Sorvino, and Barry Jenkins, complex emotions cloud what most think would be a purely celebratory moment. Filled with more than 150 photos of red-carpet moments, emotional acceptances, and after-party play, 50 Oscar Nights is both a stunning record of cinema glamour and a must-read for any movie lover. Full list of interviewees: Nicole Kidman, Elton John, Jennifer Hudson, Steven Spielberg, Jane Fonda, Barry Jenkins, Halle Berry, J. K. Simmons, Julia Roberts, John Legend, Rita Moreno, Martin Scorsese, Marlee Matlin, Dustin Hoffman, Hannah Beachler, Cameron Crowe, Mira Sorvino, Kevin O'Connell, Sally Field, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, Eddie Redmayne, Lee Grant, Louis Gossett Jr., Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, Jessica Yu, Michael Douglas, Catherine Martin, Francis Ford Coppola, Allison Janney, Mel Brooks, Emma Thompson, Peter Jackson, Marcia Gay Harden, Mark Bridges, Sofia Coppola, Joel Grey, Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, Olivia Colman, Rob Epstein, Whoopi Goldberg, Alan Menken, Melissa Etheridge, Sissy Spacek, Keith Carradine, Estelle Parsons, Geoffrey Fletcher, Octavia Spencer, Aaron Sorkin, Meryl Streep "

Dave Karger (Author), Dave Karger, Greg D. Barnett, Janina Edwards, Katherine Littrell, Liz Morey, Matthew Lloyd Davies, Rodney Gardiner (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Taylor Swift (Spanish edition): La historia completa

"Bestseller #1 del New York Times y la biografía más completa y actualizada de Taylor Swift en español. ¿Por qué Taylor Swift es tan famosa? ¿Cuándo ganó su primer Grammy? ¿Cómo ha logrado reinventarse una y otra vez? ¿Qué la llevó a regrabar toda su música? ¿Y por qué su vida amorosa es tan importante? Aquí encontrarás todas las respuestas. Aunque estaba destinada a ser corredora de bolsa, desde pequeña Taylor Swift tuvo un solo sueño: la música. Con enorme determinación, hizo que toda su familia se mudara de Pensilvania a Nashville, donde conquistó la industria musical. Esta es la historia definitiva de su increíble evolución, desde sus inicios como promesa del country hasta convertirse en un fenómeno global sin precedentes. En estas páginas descubrirás: Su ascenso meteórico, desde sus primeros éxitos hasta el impacto de Taylor’s Version y el récord histórico del Eras Tour. Su lucha por la independencia artística, enfrentando contratos injustos y construyendo su propio imperio en una industria dominada por hombres. Los amores que inspiraron sus canciones, incluyendo sus relaciones con Harry Styles, Jake Gyllenhaal, Conor Kennedy y Travis Kelce. Su impacto en la cultura pop y el feminismo, redefiniendo el fandom, cambiando las reglas del negocio musical y empoderando a millones de mujeres. El regalo perfecto para Swifties y para curiosos que quieren entender el mayor fenómeno cultural de nuestros tiempos. «Taylor Swift no tiene competencia... Es la reina de su propio imperio»."

Chas Newkey-Burden (Author), Kerygma Flores (Narrator)

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Wild West Village

"In this "darkly humorous" (Harper's Bazaar) memoir-in-essays, actress and singer-songwriter Lola Kirke untangles an extraordinary upbringing in a family of eccentric, messy artists and explains how a big city girl went a little bit country. "Lola is a wise, witty, and unsparing writer." —Lena Dunham "Probably the only book I'll read this year." —Zoë Kravitz Raised by a rock star father and clothing designer mother, Lola Kirke and her older siblings (including actress Jemima and celebrity doula Domino), spent their childhoods freshly plucked from their English heritage in an eclectic West Village brownstone, hosting everyone from Cuban exiles to Courtney Love. But behind the enviable exterior of worldly coolness was a home in disarray. In Wild West Village, Kirke chronicles a search for self amidst the chaos of the affairs, addictions, and afflictions surrounding her, detailing misadventures in everything from masturbation to marijuana, Cadbury's to country music, and a dream of salvation on the silver screen. Filled with unforgettable characters and insights into identities forged in fire, Wild West Village locates humor and lightness in life's darkest moments. Irreverent and high-spirited, these are the stories of a young woman, teetering between a twang and a British accent, trying to fit in with larger-than-life personalities while secretly coming into her own."

Lola Kirke (Author), Lola Kirke (Narrator)

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Black, Queer & Untold: A New Archive of Designers, Artists, & Trailblazers

"A look at the many Black and Queer contributions to Design and Art Growing up in Seale, Alabama as a Black Queer kid, then attending the Rhode Island School of Design as an undergraduate, Jon Key hungered to see himself in the fields of Art and Design. But in lectures, critiques, and in the books he read, he struggled to see and learn about people who intersected with his identity or who GOT him. So he started asking himself questions: What did it mean to be a graphic designer with his point of view? What did it mean to be a Black graphic designer? A Queer graphic designer? Someone from the South? Could his identity be communicated through a poster or a book? How could identity be archived in a design canon that has consistently erased contributions by designers who were not white, straight, and male? In Black, Queer & Untold, acclaimed designer and artist Jon Key answers these questions and manifests the book he and so many others wish they had when they were coming up. He pays tribute to the incredible designers, artists, and people who came before and provides them an enduring, reverential stage—and in so doing, gifts us a book that takes its place among the creative arts canon. "

Jon Key (Author), Jarrett Key (Narrator)

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