Audiobooks narrated by John Sackville

Scroll Zombies: the Science-based guide to fighting doom scrolling

"Feeling like a ‘scroll zombie’ lately? You're not alone. From presidents to postmen, the digital vortex has spared no one. But is our endless swiping creating more than just scroll fatigue? Sven Rollenhagen’s 'Scroll Zombies' peels back the layers of our social media addiction in a world even more digitally saturated than when his research began. Rollenhagen dives into how non-stop feeds are rewiring our brains, undermining mental health, and fueling dependency remarkably similar to substance addiction. With fresh insights into tech advancements and their psychological impacts, he bridges the gap between connection and compulsion. His approach isn't about smashing phones but finding balance. This guide is filled with actionable strategies to unplug, manage screen time, and reconnect with the real world—without saying goodbye to the benefits of social media. Are you ready to trade ‘doom-scrolling’ for digital harmony? 'Scroll Zombies' is a must-read for anyone ready to reclaim their focus, recharge their mental health, and rediscover life beyond the screen. Sven Rollenhagen is a social worker specialising in the digital addiction of video games, social media and mobile phones. He works as a counsellor, lecturer and writer in these fields. Sven is based in Sweden but has clients all over the world."

Sven Rollenhagen (Author), John Sackville (Narrator)

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About Looking

"The centenary edition, with a newly commissioned introduction by Berger’s biographer, Tom Overton. 'Instant readability . . . [Berger] makes one see [paintings] as statements or questions in a living language.' New Statesman 'One of the most influential intellectuals of our time' Observer 'Berger is a writer one demands to know more about . . . an intriguing and powerful mind and talent' New York Times As a novelist, essayist, and cultural historian, John Berger is a writer of dazzling eloquence and arresting insight whose work amounts to a subtle, powerful critique of the canons of our civilization. In About Looking he explores our role as observers to reveal new layers of meaning in what we see. How do the animals we look at in zoos remind us of a relationship between man and beast all but lost in the twentieth century? What is it about looking at war photographs that doubles their already potent violence? How do the nudes of Rodin betray the threats to his authority and potency posed by clay and flesh? And how does solitude inform the art of Giacometti? In asking these and other questions, Berger alters the vision of anyone who reads his work. C 1980 John Berger P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"

John Berger (Author), John Sackville (Narrator)

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How Not To Be Stupid: The Transformative Power of Independent Thinking

"The international bestseller. 'A clear, provocative guide to thinking more freely' - Christine Gross-Loh, bestselling author of The Path Stop living on autopilot and take back control of your own mind. We are surrounded by stupidity. Yet we rarely ask what it really means or where it comes from. If we can identify that someone else is stupid, there's a good chance that we are not. That's enough for most people. In this provocative exploration of human behaviour, philosopher and bestselling author Igor Sibaldi argues that stupidity is not a lack of intelligence, but an inability to look beyond social norms and think for ourselves. Through twelve core areas of the human experience - including communication, wealth and overcoming fears - he uses wit and irony to help you arm yourself against stupidity, challenge your biases and turn obstacles into opportunities. Examining some of the most influential ideas from psychology, theology and history in engaging, bitesize chapters, this is an essential toolkit for navigating the chaos of modern life."

Igor Sibaldi (Author), John Sackville (Narrator)

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Churchill’s Queen: The Remarkable Friendship That Shaped Our Age

"A ground-breaking and revelatory exploration of the remarkable friendship between Queen Elizabeth II and Winston Churchill. In February 1952, when the young Elizabeth returned to London after her sudden accession to the throne, Churchill was first to greet her as she stepped off the aircraft. The image was a striking one – an elderly statesman in the twilight of his career paying homage to a young sovereign just embarking on what would become the longest reign in the history of the British monarchy. He already had a lifetime of experience to share, while she had a lifetime of service still to come. Winston Churchill and Queen Elizabeth II rank alongside the most iconic historical figures of all time. They defined the ages in which they lived, and exerted enormous influence on the lives of millions around the globe. But even more extraordinary than their individual achievements is the unique friendship that developed between them, with Churchill helping the fledgling queen to shape the start of her reign, and Elizabeth in turn helping him to retire with dignity and grace, cementing his legacy at the end of his career. Using previously unpublished material from government files and private archives, Churchill’s Queen sheds new light on this historic partnership, revealing how it grew despite challenges and setbacks – and ultimately shaped the monarchy and the nation. © Nigel Fletcher 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Nigel Fletcher (Author), John Sackville (Narrator)

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Your Money and Your Mind: Discover the real route to financial freedom

"'There is life-changing information here... digest it and be free!' -Pete Matthew, CEO & Chartered Financial Planner ************ When it comes to money, there are some things we all have in common: the thoughts, worries and attachments we give it. For many people, money is no longer viewed as a source of energy that can help us find the meaning in our lives, but has rather become the meaning itself. But what if it's possible to live more intentionally and abundantly with our finances? Your Money and Your Mind invites you to rethink your relationship with money by taking a closer look at who you truly are and what really matters to you. It takes you on a journey through modern psychology and the true nature of our minds, while leaning into philosophical and spiritual wisdom from around the world and throughout the ages. Through the lens of his lived experience as a Chartered Financial Planner, helping hundreds of individuals and businesses manage their money, author Adam Cockerham explores just how significant a role our minds can play in the manifestation of our financial lives. This isn't just a theoretical journey. This is a deep, reflective, practical book that guides you through real-world examples of everyday financial decisions. It covers spending and saving, retirement planning, financial hardship, investing, debt and much more. In Your Money and Your Mind, you will learn how to: - Understand the mechanics of how your thoughts shape your reality - Adopt wisdom from global cultures, both ancient and contemporary - Apply this understanding to your financial life by exploring case studies and healthier approaches - Live more freely, at peace with money At its core, this book is about looking internally first. When you better understand yourself, your experiences and the nature of your mind, your relationship with life and money can change in a powerful and lasting way."

Adam Cockerham (Author), John Sackville (Narrator)

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Bird Sense: What It's Like to Be a Bird

"Bloomsbury presents Bird Sense by Tim Birkhead, read by John Sackville What is it like to be a swift, flying at over one hundred kilometres an hour? Or a kiwi, plodding flightlessly among the humid undergrowth in the pitch dark of a New Zealand night? And what is going on inside the head of a nightingale as it sings, and how does its brain improvise? Bird Sense addresses questions like these and many more, by describing the senses of birds that enable them to interpret their environment and to interact with each other. Our affinity for birds is often said to be the result of shared senses - vision and hearing - but how exactly do their senses compare with our own? And what about a birds' sense of taste, or smell, or touch or the ability to detect the earth's magnetic field? Or the extraordinary ability of desert birds to detect rain hundreds of kilometres away - how do they do it? Bird Sense is based on a conviction that we have consistently underestimated what goes on in a bird's head. Our understanding of bird behaviour is simultaneously informed and constrained by the way we watch and study them. By drawing attention to the way these frameworks both facilitate and inhibit discovery, it identifies ways we can escape from them to seek new horizons in bird behaviour. There has never been a popular book about the senses of birds. No one has previously looked at how birds interpret the world or the way the behaviour of birds is shaped by their senses. A lifetime spent studying birds has provided Tim Birkhead with a wealth of observation and an understanding of birds and their behaviour that is firmly grounded in science. C 2012 Tim Birkhead P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"

Tim Birkhead (Author), John Sackville (Narrator)

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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: A Retelling

"Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman delivers an eerily captivating and accessible retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic Victorian Gothic novel of murder and monstrosity. Evil Mr Hyde stalks London's streets, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. Good Dr Hyde keeps protecting him. Why? Is Hyde blackmailing Jekyll for some shameful past sin? Or is something stranger and more sinister going on? Respected scientist Dr Henry Jekyll is fascinated by the human capacity for evil. But his experimentation into the darker side of his own character has horrific and dangerous results. Robert Louis Stevenson’s Gothic masterpiece continues to fascinate readers 140 years after its first publication, and it is now made accessible to an even wider audience in this compelling retelling by award-winning author Tanya Landman. Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9."

Tanya Landman (Author), John Sackville (Narrator)

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The Teaching of the Heart: Volume V - The Fiery Hierarchy

"The Fiery Hierarchy is the only Legitimate Government, invisibly Protecting the planet Earth since its beginning in Cosmic spheres. Immortal Heavenly Mentors, always Guided by the Divine Laws of Evolution, have periodically taken on human bodies, but the human Race treated Them more than unfairly, cruelly torturing and killing their Saviors. Nevertheless, Great Masters, from century to century, Continue to open the secret pages of Wise knowledge stored in the Secret Abode of Shambhala. They intend to make every rational person know the Truth that the Will of the Most High Creator is the one Charter to be sacredly observed, despite the fact that people of the Earth were given free will whose only aim is infinitely doing Good. And if a man goes beyond the bounds meant for a citizen of the Cosmos and begins to do evil, then he will have to answer to the strict Hierarchical Forces of Evolution. And this book can bring us closer to understanding of what Rules the Fiery Hierarchy, what It Is and what is it Guided by in Implementing the eternal Divine Laws on the Earthly plane. And blessed be all hearts that have chosen the united Brotherhood of Light as their Guiding Star!"

Zinovya Dushkova (Author), John Sackville (Narrator)

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A Private Man: ‘A thrilling love story of intellect and passion’ The Observer, best debut novelists of 2026

"Set in mid-century Rome and England, this forbidden slow-burn love story will take your breath awayShortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Fiction 'A truly impressive debut novel, one I could see appearing on the Booker longlist' - The Sunday Times 'It's a rare pleasure to read this novel' - Sarah Moss Rome, 1953. David is young, handsome, charismatic and sworn to celibacy. He is freshly ordained, and about to return to England to begin life as a priest. Devotion to God is all he's ever known. In London, Margaret is entangled in an impossible love affair. Committed to living on her own terms without sacrificing her faith, she becomes drawn to a women's movement challenging the archaic rules of the Church. When their lives are thrown together at a Catholic college in a quiet village, an undeniable connection forms between them. Stephanie Sy-Quia's A Private Man is a stunning story of devotion and sacrifice, and of the consequences of our actions that ripple throughout generations. READERS LOVE A PRIVATE MAN 'Lives and breathes along with you as you read' 'Radiating warmth, tinged by inevitable sadness. I loved it' 'Beautifully written and deeply moving' 'A work of quiet power that leaves you bereft at its end' 'I just love everything about this book'"

Stephanie Sy-Quia (Author), John Sackville (Narrator)

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North Korea: A History

"Bloomsbury presents North Korea: A History by Michael J. Seth, read by John Sackville. North Korea is perhaps the most intriguing, infamous and enigmatic nation of our modern world. Yet how many of us know its full history, and how it came to be? How can we understand such a strange, isolated state? This new edition seeks to provide some answers to these questions. Starting with its origins in the colonial period, Michael J Seth masterfully traces how North Korea transformed itself from a Soviet-style socialist state to the ultra-nationalist, dynastic dictatorship of the 21st century. Born from 20th century Korea’s struggles to regain autonomy and achieve modernization, this book follows the story of how a single Korea with a shared ethnic and cultural heritage, evolved into radically different societies. From the birth of the DPRK, through economic collapse, famine and failed revolution, it illuminates North Korea’s journey with an engaging understanding of the political, ideological, economic and social forces at play. This edition has been updated to examine recent developments in Korean history, up until 2025, and has analysed over sixty new publications from leading academics. It also incorporates the experiences of prominent North Korean women and analyses the everyday life of ordinary North Koreans, as well as the country’s leaders. Seth also uses his expertise to analyse and put more emphasis on Inter-Korean relations Following the evolution of this uncommon nation, North Korea: A History uses the past to answer questions about the present, and above all shows North Korea as a society with a hard-working, long-suffering population who have made great sacrifices in the hopes for a better future. C 2018 Michael J. Seth P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"

Michael J. Seth (Author), John Sackville (Narrator)

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We Are Movement: A User's Manual for the Human Body

"Bloomsbury presents We Are Movement: Unlocking Your Physical Intelligence by Wayne McGregor, read by John Sackville How much do you know about your body? How much does your body know about you? Internationally celebrated choreographer and director Sir Wayne McGregor is renowned for his trailblazing innovations in performance. His ongoing enquiries into movement and the body have radically defined dance in the modern era. Over the past three decades, he has discovered that our intelligence lies not only in our brains, but in our bodies too. In We Are Movement, McGregor argues that physical intelligence is instinctive, pre-verbal, and continually upgrades itself. Mastering it will allow us all to release the knots in our physical and emotional selves, leaving us free to experience new forms of creativity and connection. Drawing on his research with elite performers, athletes, cognitive neuroscientists, anthropologists and technologists, he shows how we can all become more physically fluent. Using simple steps, from practicing mindful walking to harnessing our bodies’ chemical reaction to stress, he teaches us how to become better communicators and more creative thinkers, so we can ultimately live fuller lives. Elegant, cutting-edge and practical, We Are Movement is a user-friendly guide to priming your physical intelligence that will revolutionise the way you live your life. C 2026 Wayne McGregor P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"

Wayne McGregor (Author), John Sackville (Narrator)

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Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run - The must-read autobiographical account of McCartney's musical reinvention after The Beatles

"Brought to you by Penguin. **A Financial Times Book of the Year** FOREWORD READ BY SIR PAUL McCARTNEY A landmark account of Paul McCartney’s triumphant musical reinvention in the 1970s and the rise of one of the decade’s most iconic bands This is the story, in their own words, of a band that came to define a generation. Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run tells the madcap history of Paul McCartney and his newly formed band, from their humble beginnings in the early 1970s to their dissolution barely a decade later. Drawn from over 500,000 words of interviews with McCartney, family and band members, and other key participants, with a cast of characters including John Lennon, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Chrissie Hynde, Mick Jagger and more, Wings recounts the musical odyssey taken by a man searching for his identity in the aftermath of The Beatles’ breakup. Soon joined by his wife – American photographer Linda McCartney – on keyboard and vocals, drummer Denny Seiwell and guitarist Denny Laine, McCartney sowed the seeds for a new band that would provide the soundtrack to the decade. Organised chronologically around McCartney, RAM and nine Wings albums, the narrative begins when a twenty-seven-year-old superstar, rumoured to be dead, fled with his new wife to a remote sheep farm in Scotland amid a sea of legal and personal rows. Being there gave McCartney time to create and was where this new band emerged. Wings then follows the group as they play unannounced shows at university halls, tour in a sheared-off double-decker bus with their children, survive a robbery on the streets of Nigeria, and eventually perform blockbuster stadium shows on their world tour, all while producing some of the most enduring music of the time. With extraordinary recollections collected by Oscar-winning director Morgan Neville and edited into a genre-defining oral history by Ted Widmer, Wings transports the reader to the grit and glamour of the 1970s. Introduced with a heartfelt foreword by Paul McCartney, and featuring narrated contributions from Paul McCartney, Mary McCartney, and Stella McCartney alongside narrator Barry Sloane and voice actors Amy Noble and John Sackville, Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run contains timelines, a gigography and a selected discography, in an art form all its own. 'Compelling...a portal into a more eccentric age of pop, a fable about the tension between celebrity and creativity, and a story with elements of Spinal Tap and Wacky Races...' The Telegraph '...The astonishing, unruly story of how [Paul McCartney found] a way to exist alongside his inescapable past.' Sunday Times © Paul McCartney 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Paul McCartney (Author), Amy Noble, Barry Sloane, John Sackville, Mary McCartney, Paul McCartney, Stella McCartney (Narrator)

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