Audiobooks narrated by Alison Larkin

Tina Packer and the Sonnets: In conversation with Alison Larkin

"Theatre Icon Tina Packer Final, Unfiltered Reflections on Shakespeare, Life and Love “The idea was simple. Tina would choose her favorite Shakespeare sonnets, then talk about how they related to her life and work. She was brilliant and inspiring right up to the end." —Alison Larkin Tina Packer was an internationally renowned expert on Shakespeare and whose influence on actors worldwide reshaped how the Bard's work is performed and understood. Recorded just three weeks before she died, this final, fascinating interview is candid, far reaching and often deliciously funny, revealing Packer at her unfiltered best. At age 87, Packer brings extraordinary clarity, generosity, and wit to her reflections on a lifetime devoted to Shakespeare, theater, and the transformative power of language. The result is a compelling, unique listening experience—part masterclass, part memoir, part intimate chat—and wholly alive. In a wide ranging conversation with Alison Larkin, Packer delves into a dozen of her favorite sonnets, offering historical context alongside personal insights that breathe fresh life into Shakespeare’s timeless themes, What begins as an exploration of sonnets expands into a rich conversation on love, mortality, leadership, creativity, and why Shakespeare still matters. This is essential listening for actors, directors, scholars, and anyone drawn to the questions of what it means to be human."

Alison Larkin, Tina Packer (Author), Alison Larkin, Tina Packer (Narrator)

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Dinosaurs and Climate Change: You Can Make a Difference!

"Meet Thor, a young Triceratops with an extraordinary gift: dreams of a future where dinosaurs are gone—and humans must learn to care for the planet they inherit. At first, these visions frighten him. Then Thor realizes his dreams may help shape a kinder, more hopeful world. Through gentle adventures with friends—helping others, standing up to bullies, and sharing music and joy—Thor and his herd discover the power of empathy, courage, and positive change. A timely, uplifting story that invites young listeners to believe they can make a difference. Narrated by Alison Larkin, the beloved voice of Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass, Peter Pan, The Secret Garden, Falling Asleep with Alison Larkin, The Birthday Dinosaur, and Classic Bedtime Stories—making this a perfect listen for curious hearts and bedtime ears alike."

Bonsai Cox (Author), Alison Larkin (Narrator)

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Traveling Down the Rabbit Hole: Talking with Trees

"Meet Custard, Digger, Greta, Will, and Whisper — five rabbit friends who roam the wooded hillsides of Massachusetts and discover that true wisdom begins with listening. When an unexpected friendship challenges what they think they know, the rabbits learn the power of shared leadership, cooperation, and learning from someone very different from themselves. Warm, thoughtful, and gently inspiring, Traveling Down the Rabbit Hole: Talking with Trees is more than a charming animal story — it’s a tale about curiosity, friendship, and finding strength in difference. Narrated by beloved audiobook favorite Alison Larkin, this enchanting listen is perfect for families, classrooms, and young listeners. Other popular children’s audiobooks narrated by Alison Larkin include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll, Peter Pan by J M Barrie, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, and the Moley series by Julia Grantham."

Bonsai Cox (Author), Alison Larkin (Narrator)

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Wuthering Heights with a Student Guide (as told by Emily Brontë)

"An Easy Classic from Alison Larkin Presents, this wholly original, unabridged audiobook reintroduces Wuthering Heights to a modern audience with a fierce, accessible immediacy and emotional power. Multi-award-winning narrator Alison Larkin (Jane Eyre; The Complete Novels of Jane Austen) brings the full power of Wuthering Heights to life, capturing its dark beauty, fierce passions, and psychological depth. Set against the wild Yorkshire moors, this edition presents the entire book as Emily Brontë wrote it and includes an Introduction and Student Guide as told by Emily Brontë herself, offering insight into her life, influences, and creative intentions. The audiobook also features selected bonus material performed by Andrew Wincott (Paradise Lost; Baldur’s Gate 3), showing how Lord Byron’s tortured, damaged anti-heroes influenced Emily Brontë’s creation of Heathcliff—one of literature’s most unsettling and unforgettable figures. A story that has captivated readers for generations, Wuthering Heights explores obsessive love, revenge, inheritance, and destructive passion through the unforgettable figures of Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Radical when first published and still unsettling today, it remains one of the most daring works in English literature."

Emily Brontë (Author), Alison Larkin, Andrew Wincott (Narrator)

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The Secrets of Midwives

"The Secrets of Midwives is a powerful story about the buried secrets three generations of women are forced to confront. From Sally Hepworth, the number one bestselling author of The Mother-In-Law and The Family Next Door. 'Fiction at its finest' - Liane Moriarty, author of Big Little Lies. Neva Bradley was going to tell her family that she was pregnant - eventually. The discovery that Neva, a third-generation midwife, is six months pregnant is a surprise for everyone, but her stubborn refusal to identify the father is the greater shock. What is she hiding, and why? Her mother, Grace, cannot let this secret rest, even while her own life begins to crumble around her - a scandal that she must keep from her husband at all costs. For Floss, Neva's grandmother and a retired midwife, Neva's situation thrusts her back 60 years in time to a secret that eerily mirrors her granddaughter's. A secret which, if revealed, will have life-changing consequences for them all . . . Authors love Sally Hepworth: 'Completely compulsive' - Jane Harper 'Women's fiction at its finest' - Liane Moriarty 'Smart suspenseful, brimming with secrets' - Kate Morton 'Clever, chilling and beautifully crafted' - Adele Parks Readers love The Secrets of Midwives: 'Be prepared for a rollercoaster of emotion that will catch your heart' 'Very true to life I thought' 'Sally's writing is very gripping and engaging, the scenes felt so real and authentic and I loved how all three of them had their own story to tell' 'I've found my new best author! This is the sixth book I've read by Sally Hepworth. She never fails to deliver!' 'I don't often enjoy reading but this even made me cry'"

Sally Hepworth (Author), Alison Larkin (Narrator)

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Moley and the Mysterious Sea Turtles

"Moley and the Mysterious Sea Turtles is a heartwarming children’s adventure story written by Julia Grantham and narrated by Alison Larkin—the award-winning voice behind top-selling classic kids’ audiobooks, including Alice in Wonderland, The Secret Garden, and Peter Pan. In this gentle, uplifting animal adventure—perfect for bedtime listening and family time—you’ll meet Moley, a brave little toy mole discovering Florida for the very first time. In these opening chapters, you’ll hear Moley’s excitement and worries as he steps into a world filled with mysterious sea turtles, pelicans, crabs, bats, and other surprising creatures that make this new place feel magical…and sometimes a little challenging. Settle in and enjoy the beginning of a cozy, imaginative journey filled with friendship, courage, and the joy of exploring somewhere new. Listeners will also love A Mole Like No Other by Julia Grantham, also read by Alison Larkin."

Julia B. Grantham (Author), Alison Larkin (Narrator)

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Jane Eyre with a Student Guide (as told by Charlotte Brontë)

"The beloved classic of courage, passion, and independence—brought to life in this award-winning narration by Alison Larkin, followed by a new Student Guide (as told by Charlotte Brontë). Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award, Alison Larkin’s performance was praised for its “clarity, warmth, and emotional intelligence” and described by AudioFile Magazine as “a deeply moving experience that reveals new depths in Brontë’s classic.” In Jane Eyre, the plain, unwanted orphan who refuses to be broken becomes one of literature’s greatest romantic heroines. After surviving cruelty and hardship, Jane becomes governess to the brooding, magnetic Mr. Rochester—a man whose devastating secret threatens their chance at happiness. This unique new Easy Classics edition is followed by an exclusive Student Guide (as told by Charlotte Brontë)—a one-of-a-kind learning companion in which “Charlotte” steps in as your personal mentor, explaining her inspirations, themes, and hidden meanings in her own (fictional) voice. It’s like studying Jane Eyre in conversation with the woman who created her. Appealing to students, teachers, and Charlotte Brontë enthusiasts alike, this edition bridges classic literature and modern learning in a fresh, wholly accessible way."

Charlotte Brontë (Author), Alison Larkin (Narrator)

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Grief…A Comedy

"Grief… A Comedy, written and read by Alison Larkin, is a warm, funny, life-enhancing love story and the follow-up Larkin's hit one-woman show critics called “Outstandingly uplifting” Scottish Field ***** “A story that could truly change your life” Entertainment Now***** “Real, butterflies-in-stomach romance. Leaves you believing joy really can be found after loss” The Daily Mail **** What if your soulmate died…and then came back to help you find love again? Alison and Bhima found true, once-in-a-lifetime love for the first time in their 50’s. It was the kind of love that changes everything. Then he died. Six weeks later, Bhima appeared at Alison’s kitchen table, very much himself, with one clear purpose: to help her find love again. It's imaginary of course. Or is it? When Alison's friend Archbishop Desmond Tutu heard what happened, he wrote to Alison saying "your story needs the widest circulation possible because it will bring hope. You must do whatever you have to do to make sure this story is told to as many people as possible. And not just in an email to me!" So, Alison created a solo comedy show, Grief... A Comedy, with music by Emmy award winner Gary Schreiner, and wrote the funny, life-enhancing, completely uplifting story you are about to hear."

Alison Larkin (Author), Alison Larkin (Narrator)

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A Doll's House

"A Groundbreaking Binaural Audio production. This powerful new recording performed by just two actors uses cutting-edge binaural sound to create the illusion of a full cast. Nora seems to have it all – a loving husband, children and a comfortable life. But when a secret from her past threatens her carefully constructed world, she is forced to confront the stark realities of her marriage and the issues of her gender in society. The recording is followed by a fascinating conversation in which the actors talk how powerful and relevant the play still is today and how this unique project came to be. Alison Larkin is the multi award-winning narrator of over 250 audiobooks, including The Complete Novels of Jane Austen. Andrew Wincott is also an A-list narrator and actor who recently won a BAFTA for his role as Rafael in the hit video game, Baldur’s Gate 3 and is perhaps most famous for his role of Adam in The Archers on BBC Radio.  This production is best experienced using earphones."

Henrik Ibsen (Author), Alison Larkin, Andrew Wincott (Narrator)

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Soulmate Dog

"Soulmate Dog tells the brave, moving story of Michelle Slater’s extraordinary relationship with her German Shepherd, Brady. Narrated by Alison Larkin in an easy-to-listen-to, conversational style, it “charts the nature of love and the inevitability of loss that accompanies it,” while showcasing the telepathic language that can exist between dogs and humans. In this brave, beautiful book, the author also sheds light on the important field of integrative veterinary medicine. A portion of the profits from the sale of this audiobook will go to The Brady Scholarship, supporting training and wider availability for holistic veterinary care."

Michelle B. Slater, Phd (Author), Alison Larkin (Narrator)

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Middlemarch

"Considered one of the great English novels, George Eliot's Middlemarch, A Study of Provincial Life follows myriad characters and their lives in the eponymous town, Middlemarch, in the 1800s. Utilizing a realistic style, Eliot considers issues such as religion, education, and the status of women—to name just a few."

George Eliot (Author), Alison Larkin (Narrator)

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Murder at the Royal Albert: A Daniel Jacobus Mystery

""This brilliantly conceived audiobook begins with the sudden death of a young violinist during a concert performance of Gustav Mahler’s Sixth Symphony at the Royal Albert Hall in London, with music from the Boston Symphony Orchestra woven throughout this truly classical whodunnit. Blind, curmudgeonly violinist Jacobus and his companions, Yumi Shinagawa and Nathaniel Williams, join forces with Branwell Small, a questionably trustworthy partner in crime solving as they follow every baffling twist and turn. The talents of a world-class orchestra and world-class narrator combine in this thrilling audiobook, full of secrets and surprises that will keep mystery and classical music lovers on the edge of their seats. ""The plot skates off in surprising directions and, as always, offers readers fascinating glimpses into the working life of a musician. One needn’t be a classical music aficionado to appreciate this clever, pacey entry."" Publishers Weekly ""

Gerald Elias (Author), Alison Larkin (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Alison Larkin

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