Audiobooks narrated by Joel Richards

A Veritable Household Pet: A Horror Novel

"'Brooding and twisted, but beautiful in its honesty, A Veritable Household Pet will chill you to the bone as it simultaneously breaks your heart.' —Paulette Kennedy, bestselling author of The Devil and Mrs. Davenport Darla Gregory received a lobotomy at eleven years old . . . and she was never the same. Based on painfully true history, mixed with family drama, complex characters, and a gut-punch twist. [Scribe's note: This is my sister Darla's story, as dictated to me. I have tried to remain as faithful to her diction and voice as I can, while also making it intelligible and coherent. Darla has progressed considerably since the lobotomy, but she is still unable to write by herself. I have added notes, interpolations, and supporting documentation where necessary to clarify or explain, or to add my own experience if relevant. If you're wondering why it took so long for you to listen to this, I'd encourage you to keep your bratty thoughts to yourself. You're lucky I'm telling you the truth at all. This is the last thing I have to do for her, and I hope you're finally mature enough to handle it.]"

Viggy Parr Hampton (Author), Joel Richards, Rebecca Kaser (Narrator)

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Godswar

"John Smith, supernatural mediator and private investigator, has come a long way since he first got kidnapped by vampires. He has a girlfriend now and an ever-growing list of responsibilities. Even the supernatural species of San Diego seem to think he's someone to be reckoned with. And then Bill, the asparagus Demigod of Nightmares, Terror, and Vindication, shows up in John's dream with ominous news: one of Bill's fellow immortals has been murdered. How do you kill a demigod, especially in the heart of their own domain? And was that death an isolated incident, or the start of something even worse? John will have to find those answers quickly, because more than just San Diego's fate hangs in the balance. When gods war, reality itself trembles. Now, one mortal mediator finds himself stuck in the middle of all that chaos, with no way out but through. It might be time for a little bit of help from his friends."

Chris Tullbane (Author), Joel Richards (Narrator)

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The Whole Human Leader: How to Lead Without Losing Yourself

"In The Whole Human Leader: How to Lead Without Losing Yourself, Peter Sorgenfrei delivers a framework for sustainable leadership built over more than a decade of coaching executives across thirteen countries. Grounded in his own experience of leadership collapse and recovery, this book provides the real stories, practical tools, and mindsets required to lead as a whole person while maintaining clarity, rhythm, and energy. Centered on the Whole Human Framework, the book shows leaders how to scale functions, manage teams, and navigate cross-functional complexity without sacrificing their wellbeing or relationships. Sorgenfrei draws on experience advising executives at Toyota, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, American Express, Eli Lilly, Hyundai, and numerous fast-scaling startups to present leadership techniques that blend strategic effectiveness with personal sustainability. Listeners will also find: - Practical frameworks, including the Success-Security Matrix and the Whole Human Framework's four domains, for carrying the emotional and strategic load of leading today without burning out or breaking down - Real-world stories from CEOs and senior leaders navigating the pressures of scaling organizations across multiple countries and time zones - Tools for maintaining personal clarity and energy while managing teams, stakeholders, and cross-functional complexity simultaneously - And more"

Peter Sorgenfrei (Author), Joel Richards (Narrator)

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The Dark Summoner #5

"Founding a clan at such a young age—I don't know how many have been here before. But I do know it's going to take more from me to make my family truly strong. That's not something I need—that's something I want. So, let’s see how the Shuvalovs deal with what comes their way. Because as well as being a dark summoner, I'm now also Prince Shuvalov."

Andrei Tkachev (Author), Joel Richards (Narrator)

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A Sea Full of Turtles: The Search for Optimism in an Epoch of Extinction

"Everyone alive today is witnessing a mass extinction event caused by the more than eight billion humans who share this planet. At times, it seems there is little hope. Climate change, resource exploitation, agrochemicals, overfishing, plastics, dead zones in our oceans, drought and desertification, conversion of habitat to housing, farming, and industrial infrastructure—the list of impacts and insults goes on and on. We are, it seems, on an unalterable path that will continue to decimate biodiversity. A feeling of hopeless, while not unwarranted, is part of the problem. Without hope, without some belief in the possibility of positive outcomes, the fight for nature is over. Why even try if the battle is already lost? While staring the problems squarely in the face, A Sea Full of Turtles offers hope for those who care about our living world. Delivered as a travel narrative set in Mexico's Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), at one level the book focuses on dramatically underfunded but highly successful efforts to protect sea turtles. But the book goes beyond Mexico and beyond sea turtles to look at how some humans have changed their relationship with nature—and how that change can one day end the extinction crisis. Enchanting, galvanizing, and brimming with joy and wonder, A Sea Full of Turtles will inspire immediate action to face the great challenges that lie ahead. Pessimism is the lazy way out. Optimism, it turns out, is both a reasonable and an essential attitude for us all as we fight for the beautiful diversity of life on our Earth."

Bill Streever (Author), Joel Richards (Narrator)

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The Dark Summoner #4

"With all past mistakes put right, I can finally breathe easy. Time to start a family, but that means establishing a new line. Question is—will it all be so straightforward? Will they even let a new clan see the light of day? Put it this way . . . if anyone tries to stop us, this dark summoner's got the perfect answer to that."

Andrei Tkachev (Author), Joel Richards (Narrator)

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The Industrial Revolution: A Very Short Introduction

"The Industrial Revolution was a pivotal point in British history that occurred between the mid-eighteenth and mid-nineteenth centuries and led to far reaching transformations of society. With the advent of revolutionary manufacturing technology productivity boomed. Machines were used to spin and weave cloth, steam engines were used to provide reliable power, and industry was fed by the construction of the first railways, a great network of arteries feeding the factories. Cities grew as people shifted from agriculture to industry and commerce. Hand in hand with the growth of cities came rising levels of pollution and disease. Many people lost their jobs to the new machinery, while working conditions in the factories were grim and pay was low. As the middle classes prospered, social unrest ran through the working classes, and the exploitation of workers led to the growth of trade unions and protest movements. In this Very Short Introduction, Robert C. Allen analyzes the key features of the Industrial Revolution in Britain, and the spread of industrialization to other countries. He considers the factors that combined to enable industrialization at this time, including Britain's position as a global commercial empire, and discusses the changes in technology and business organization, and their impact on different social classes and groups. Introducing the 'winners' and the 'losers' of the Industrial Revolution, he looks at how the changes were reflected in evolving government policies, and what contribution these made to the economic transformation."

Robert C. Allen (Author), Joel Richards (Narrator)

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Tough Enough: How to Lead a Team to Greatness Without Being a Jerk

"'Takes both old and new leadership tactics and transforms them into strategies to use in crises . . . It is a testament to Baird and Hunter's lucrative experience in the business realm and the role they play in shaping great leaders' - Eric Yuan, CEO and founder of Zoom 'If you believe you have to choose between being respectful and being effective, Tough Enough will change your mind. John Baird and Matt Hunter prove that the best leaders do both-and do it exceptionally well-with clarity, conviction, and courage.' -John Mackey, cofounder and former CEO of Whole Foods and New York Times bestselling author of Conscious Capitalism *** From two of Silicon Valley's premier executive coaches, a no-nonsense guide to building elite teams by embracing true toughness - without sacrificing your humanity. Some of today's most successful companies are infamous for toxic, high-burnout cultures. But you don't have to compromise your values to drive your team to greatness. In Tough Enough, executive coaches John Baird and Matt Hunter introduce the 'Toughness Spectrum'. This counterintuitive framework helps you calibrate between the passive 'Comfort Zone' and the destructive 'Hardcore Zone' to hit the high-performance sweet spot. Drawing on decades of experience coaching top CEOs and founders at world-class organisations like Apple, Nike, and DoorDash, the authors break down seven transformative habits to help you lead with radical respect and uncompromising results. This isn't fluffy management theory. Packed with real-world stories and data-backed tools, this is the practical playbook for anyone ready to demand excellence and enforce accountability without crossing the line. Whether you are an entrepreneur scaling a startup or an executive sharpening your team's edge, Tough Enough proves you don't have to be a jerk to build a next-generation company - but you do have to be tough enough. *** 'Drawing from deep experience coaching top executives, John Baird and Matt Hunter deliver a compelling framework in Tough Enough for leading teams to greatness. It's a powerful reminder that excellence requires courage and that the best leaders know how to push harder, lead better, and achieve lasting results.' -Lip Bu Tan, CEO of Intel Corporation 'In Tough Enough, John Baird and Matt Hunter deliver a masterclass in modern leadership-one that rejects false trade-offs between performance and humanity. This book challenges leaders to raise their standards without losing their soul, offering a practical and powerful framework for building teams that truly win.' -Denise Young, former Worldwide Chief of Human Resources at Apple"

John Baird, Matt Hunter (Author), Joel Richards, Matt Hunter (Narrator)

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Global Economic History: A Very Short Introduction, Second Edition

"Why are some countries rich, and some poor? Does this status persist throughout time, and if so, why? How can a country escape poverty? In this Very Short Introduction, Robert C. Allen explores the interplay of geography, globalization, technological change, economic policy, and institutions, to show how they have determined the wealth and poverty of nations around the world. Using historical examples to analyze the factors that have influenced growth, he exposes what has caused the unequal world we live in today, focusing on recent changes in equality and world economic disruption."

Robert C. Allen (Author), Joel Richards (Narrator)

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Great Sand Dunes Massacre: A National Park Mystery

"Some grudges run so deep they can kill. Archeologist Chuck Bender witnesses a mysterious death while conducting a survey at Colorado's Great Sand Dunes National Park. But when local law enforcement declare the the death an accident, Chuck will stop at nothing to find the truth. With his daughter Rosie attending a summer film program nearby, Chuck discovers a series of mysterious artifacts that threaten even more bloodshed. Is a killer quietly stalking the park? Could the film students be the next target? And why does no one seem to care about the young man whose death started it all? Together, Chuck and Rosie must unravel a web of deception and deceit—before one death turns into a massacre."

Scott Graham (Author), Joel Richards (Narrator)

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Demosthenes: Democracy's Defender

"The tragic story of ancient Greece's last democratic leader and his doomed fight to save Athens from Macedonian domination In the spring of 340 BCE, news arrived that Philip of Macedon had seized a town in central Greece, a base from which he could march on Athens. In the fierce debates about how to respond to the rising threat in the north, Demosthenes, the greatest orator of his day, convinced the Athenian Assembly to confront Philip on the field of battle. Though that effort failed and Athens fell into the grip of Alexander the Great, Philip's son and successor, Demosthenes had established himself as one of history's most eloquent defenders of democracy. In this thrilling biography of the man who led the charge for Greek freedom, James Romm follows Demosthenes from his early career as a legal speech writer through his rise in politics, his fall from grace in a corruption scandal, and his desperate flight to the island of Calauria—where he took his own life rather than submit to Macedonian forces. As he brings to life the bare-knuckle, insult-filled verbal brawls of Athenian orators, Romm not only explores the mind of the man who took on the challenge of saving Greek freedom but also shows how democracies can be destroyed by infighting and internal division."

James Romm (Author), Joel Richards (Narrator)

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Frequency

"An epidemic of suicides. A mystery buried in Jupiter's icy moon. A revelation for the ages. The new novel from multimillion-copy international bestselling authors Douglas E. Richards and Joshua T. Calvert. Dr. Alexandra Lennox, a brilliant neuropsychiatrist, rushes to the jungles of Colombia to investigate a terrifying surge in collective psychotic events—groups of healthy people suddenly gripped by visions, catatonia, and inexplicable mass suicides. Teaming with rugged ex-archaeologist Ethan Calloway, she braves treacherous territory to unravel the mystery as the death toll climbs. But the phenomenon is spreading fast. Can they stop it before it becomes a global catastrophe? Meanwhile, half a billion miles away, Lieutenant Jason Crowe and three other NASA astronauts, on a clandestine mission to reach Jupiter’s ice moon Europa, discover something impossible: a perfectly geometric shaft in the ice pulsing with an artificial signal every 47.5 hours."

Douglas E. Richards, Joshua T. Calvert (Author), Joel Richards, Lauren Ezzo (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Joel Richards

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