Non-Fiction Audiobooks

Worlds of Islam: A Global History Audiobook

"Brought to you by Penguin. From its emergence in seventh century Arabia, Islam has been a faith on the move. Over the span of a thousand years, armies, missionaries, and merchants carried it to the edges of Europe, the coasts of Southeast Asia and the remote interior of China. From the Arab caliphate to the Mongol empire, from West Africa to the Philippines, Islam was a world-shaping force. By the nineteenth century, Muslims lived everywhere from South Africa to North America. In the age of European empires, through two World Wars and a Cold War, and into the globalised and fractured 21st century, Muslims lived through global conflicts and everyday struggles for adaptation and survival. In Worlds of Islam, historian James McDougall charts the epic global story of Islam’s origins and transformations, as Muslims adapted to their changing times from late antiquity to the digital age, constantly remaking their own worlds as the wider world around them changed. Sweeping in scope and colourful in detail, Worlds of Islam shows how Islam’s place in the world has been part of how the world – with all its frictions and inequalities, its promises and aspirations – became modern. © James McDougall 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

James McDougall (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Homeschooled: A Memoir

"A heartbreaking and empowering debut memoir about a mother's all-consuming love, a son's perilous quest to discover the world beyond the front door and the unregulated homeschool system that impacts millions like him Stefan Merrill Block was nine when his mother pulled him from school, certain that his teachers were "stifling his creativity." With no background in education and no formal training, she began to instruct Stefan in the family's living room. Beyond his formal lessons in math, however, Stefan was largely left to his own devices and his mother's erratic whims. She forced him to bleach his hair and to crawl like a baby in a strange and regressive attempt to recapture his early years. Long before homeschooling would become a massive nationwide movement, at a time when it had just become legal in his home state of Texas, Stefan vanished into that unseen space and into his mother's increasingly eccentric theories and projects. But when, after five years away from the outside world, Stefan reentered the public school system in Plano as a freshman, he was in for a jarring awakening. At once a novelistic portrait of mother and son, and an illuminating window into an overlooked corner of the American education system, Homeschooled is a moving, funny and ultimately inspiring story of a son's battle for a life of his own choosing, and the wages of a mother's all-consuming love."

Stefan Merrill Block (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Black Public Joy: No Permit Or Permission Required

"From writer, award-winning placemaker and urbanist, Jay Pitter, this is a profoundly beautiful and essential text that asserts, with intimacy and insight, our collective responsibility to protect and enhance each other's public joy. When Jay Pitter was growing up in a poorly designed government housing neighbourhood, her mom inundated her with public space etiquette rules in hopes of helping her to transcend the city's oppressive margins. Pitter's mother believed that for Black people, especially poor Black people like them, survival and dignity hinged on presenting well in public. Despite a deep regard for her mother's efforts, decades later, Pitter has emerged as an award-winning placemaker and urban planning lecturer advocating for equitable public spaces where people aren't made to present well or repress healthy self-expression. Authored during a global pandemic and sparked in large part by the public execution of George Floyd, Black Public Joy is an intimate narrative contextualizing these and other events while evoking Pitter's personal experiences navigating public spaces. She locates polarizing media headlines and neighbourhood debates in actual public spaces expertly guiding readers on a revelatory collective journey. The book explores themes such as the contemporary significance of the "slave" action block, invisible urban policies that continue to restrict Black peoples' freedom, and the trauma of constantly assessing racial safety risks. She reminds us too of Black people's sacred place-based wisdom and vibrant pageantry. In a book both urgent and necessary, Pitter deepens our understanding of Black public joy as a democratic right and summons everyone to become each others' safe(r), sacred space. "

Jay Pitter (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Football

"A hilarious but nonetheless groundbreaking contribution to the argument about which force shapes American life the most. For two kinds of readers-those who know it's football and those who are about to find out. Chuck Klosterman-New York Times bestselling critic, journalist, and, yes, football psychotic-did not write this book to deepen your appreciation of the game. He's not trying to help you become that person at the party, or to teach you how to make better bets, or to validate any preexisting views you might have about the sport (positive or negative). Football does, in fact, do all of those things. But not in the way such things have been done in the past, and never in a way any normal person would expect. Cultural theorists talk about hyperobjects-phenomena that bulk so large that their true dimensions are hidden in plain sight. In 2023, 93 of the 100 most-watched programs on U.S. television were NFL football games. This is not an anomaly. This is how society is best understood. Football is not merely the country's most popular sport; it is engrained in almost everything that explains what America is, even for those who barely pay attention. Klosterman gets to the bottom of all of it. He takes us to a metaphorical projection of Texas, where the religion of six-man football merges with America's Team [sic] and makes an inexplicable impact on a boy in North Dakota. He dissects the question of natural greatness, the paradox of gambling and war, and the timeless caricature of the uncompromising head coach. He interrogates the perfection of football's marriage with television and the morality of acceptable risk. He even conjures an extinction-level event. If Žižek liked the SEC more than he liked cinema, if Stephen Jay Gould cared about linebackers more than he cared about dinosaurs, if Steve Martin played quarterback instead of the banjo . . . it would still be nothing like this. A century ago, Yale's legendary coach Walter Camp wrote his unified theory of the game. He called it Football. Chuck Klosterman has given us a new Camp for the new age, rooted in a personal history he cannot escape."

Chuck Klosterman (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Call Me Lanny

"Lanny McDonald, one of the most popular NHL players of all time, treats us to a heart-and-soul journey through a career filled with dramatic ups and downs, great characters and jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes stories. Lanny played with three remarkable teams: the Toronto Maple Leafs of the ’70s, the Colorado Rockies under coach Don Cherry, and the Calgary Flames, where he was locked in a ferocious “Battle of Alberta” against Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers. McDonald opens up with inspiring and often hilarious stories he’s never told before. Along the way, we learn surprising details about players, coaches and executives, including Darryl Sittler, Börje Salming, Dave Keon, Red Kelly, Eddie Shack, Tiger Williams, Harold Ballard, Al MacInnis, Joe Nieuwendyk and Joe Mullen. Written with “Canada’s Ice Queen,” Kirstie McLellan Day, Call Me Lanny is sure to be the hockey memoir of the year."

Kirstie Mclellan Day, Lanny Mcdonald (Author), Mike Ortego (Narrator)

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Racer: The Autobiography

"Fernando Alonso is one of the best drivers to ever drive in Formula One; a double World Championship winner, he is admired and loved by millions. Here he tells his incredible journey to motorsport superstardom for the first time. Fernando Alonso: Two-time Formula 1 world champion. Three-time Formula 1 runner-up. World Endurance Champion. Winner of the 24 Hours of Daytona. Participant in the Dakar Rally, the most prestigious of its kind in the world. The youngest racer to achieve pole position and a Grand Prix win. A fighter whose life is a tale of constant overcoming, a succession of challenges that demanded a steady hand behind the wheel. But what is the man like behind this consummate driver, this absolute master of speed, champion of endurance trials and rallies? Who is the real Fernando Alonso? Written amid asphalt, dunes, obstacles, and ever-higher goals, Fernando’s first and only autobiography, Racer, is a journey through reflections on his life, his world, his dreams, and everything that really matters to him in ways he never has before. At its heart this is a story about a young boy from Spain who lit up the go-kart circuits precociously and worked hard all his life to become a champion like none other. A career that spans racing against Schumacher to Hamilton, a life on the track like no other, this is the ultimate F1 autobiography by the ultimate F1 racer."

Fernando Alonso (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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A Calm Chaos

"In this moving memoir written with the poignancy and power of When Breath Becomes Air and The Year of Magical Thinking, the popular psychiatrist on Bravo’s successful Married to Medicine series reveals her struggle with depression and anxiety and how she ultimately found healing. Born and raised in Harlem by an emotionally distant, depressive mother, Dr. Imani Walker struggled with depression and anxiety from childhood. Concerned for the plight of those less fortunate than her middle-class family, the sensitive, compassionate child noticed various homeless, destitute people who she encountered on the streets, noting that but for a few lucky breaks, they could be her own family members. This awareness and proximity to those living on the edge aroused in her a lifelong empathy for the mentally impaired. Imani was close to her father, an addict who was rarely emotionally present and even closer to her immigrant grandmother whose own mental health caused many family tensions. It was years later when Dr. Walker looked back and realized her beloved grandmother was, in fact, bipolar. A Calm Chaos is the emotionally raw and beautiful story of being raised in a family touched by mental illness. Dr. Walker uses her experience as a psychiatrist as a prism to see the painful truths of her childhood and how she learned to navigate this chaotic world the best way she knew how: using her wits and humor to diffuse tense situations. Her desire to better understand mental illness—to identify her mother’s issues, her father’s addiction, and her own confused feelings—led her to pursue a medical degree and to work in inner cities with the severely mentally ill. While helping others, Dr. Walker found the courage to address her own mental health issues, ultimately finding emotional balance. A Calm Chaos is an intimate portrait of an African American psychiatrist who has dedicated her career to helping those in need—while trying to solve her greatest medical mystery: herself."

Imani J. Walker (Author), Tbd (Narrator)

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After Purity: Race, Sex, and Religion in White Christian America

"An intersectional analysis of evangelical purity culture's influence on gender, sexuality, race, and national identity in the United States. With a foreword by Linda Kay Klein, author of Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free. In After Purity, purity scholar Sara Moslener conducts a nuanced investigation of purity culture in white evangelical Christianity, revealing its profound impact on gender, sexuality, race, and national identity in the United States. Moslener shares exclusive stories of participants from her research on the After Purity Project to discuss how purity culture affected women-particularly white women-who grew up in the evangelical church. These stories depict how white supremacy has a hand in constructing idealized "traditional" or "biblical" views of family, white racial identity, sexuality, gender expression, and religion, and how our physical bodies are situated within systems of power and oppression. With a blend of history, current research, and sustained analysis, Moslener explores how white evangelicalism has become so politically powerful, why gender and sexuality are positioned at the center of debate, and how those debates aim to obscure deeper histories of white evangelical racism. She describes the full disturbing effect of the "True Love Waits" movement and how purity teachings displaced all other forms of religious education in evangelicalism. From her interviewees in the After Purity Project, she shares stories of oppressive personal piety, sexual repression, disembodiment, self-hatred, mandatory hetero-normativity, and the many layers of obligation and shame in sexuality before reaching adulthood and navigating their way out of the church. Moslener also describes her own story of being a teen advocate for purity culture to becoming a researcher, scholar, and advocate for people harmed by purity. After Purity provides a window into the world of white evangelicalism and how its leaders and political allies have manufactured socio-sexual panic to justify the elimination of sexual and religious diversity that thrive in a flourishing democracy."

Sara Moslener (Author), Melanie Carey (Narrator)

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Tell My Horse: Voodoo and Life in Haiti and Jamaica

"“Strikingly dramatic, yet simple and unrestrained . . . an unusual and intensely interesting book richly packed with strange information.” —New York Times Book Review Based on Zora Neale Hurston’s personal experiences in Haiti and Jamaica, where she participated as an initiate rather than just an observer of voodoo practices during her visits in the 1930s, this travelogue into a dark world paints a vividly authentic picture of the ceremonies, customs, and superstitions of voodoo."

Zora Neale Hurston (Author), Robin Miles (Narrator)

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The Cuban Cigar Handbook: The Discerning Aficionado's Guide to the Best Cuban Cigars in the World

"The most definitive guide to Cuban cigars: The Cuban Cigar Handbook profiles the history of cigars in Cuba and features an extensive guide to over 200 varieties. For more than two centuries, Cuban cigars have been heralded as the best cigars in the world. More than just a cigar, they're an art form, with tobacco growers and hand-rollers considered artists. Today, there are more than 200 varieties to discover, and this essential guide highlights each one. Featuring insights from industry experts like Gary Korb and Denis K. Toulouse, The Cuban Cigar Handbook presents an in-depth look at a wide range of fascinating topics, including: - a complete history of Cuban cigars - how to spot fakes - the best Cuban drinks to pair with a cigar - vivid descriptions of Cuba and its environments - dynamic profiles of growers, hand-rollers, and producers Tasting notes for all varieties of cigars explain what makes each type different from the others, and should you get thirsty, this book also includes a guide for how best to pair Cuban cigars with Cuban rums. Light up a cigar, sit back, and read fascinating stories about notable cigar aficionados to learn what attracted the likes of Ernest Hemingway and Rudyard Kipling to Cuban cigars. The Cuban Cigar Handbook is the ideal gift for the cigar smoker in your life. Visuals and additional resources can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download."

Matteo Speranza (Author), Christopher Salazar (Narrator)

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The Great White Shark Handbook: The Definitive Guide to the Most Extraordinary Shark in the Sea

"Shark Week expert, Dr. Greg Skomal, returns with a new shark handbook offering you a thorough exploration of the most fearsome and misunderstood shark on Earth. Discover the great white's astonishing evolutionary adaptations, common misconceptions, and the ways these magnificent creatures are integral to marine ecosystems. Written by a premier shark expert and marine biologist, this illuminating book will take you beyond the dramatic representations in media and pop culture and allow you to appreciate the power and beauty of these remarkable cold-blooded carnivores. This great white manifesto includes: - Hundreds of stunning underwater photographs - A thorough profile of this shark's habitat, behavior, anatomy, size, diet, hunting habits, and more - The latest expert discoveries about this species - Invaluable information about conservation efforts and threats to the population Learn from the scientists and conservationists who have made learning about and protecting these impressive sharks their lifes' work. Sink your teeth into the secret world of sharks with The Great White Shark Handbook."

Greg Skomal (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Tidying Up: 100 Ways to Infuse Order and Joy into Every Area of Your Home

"Read by the authors. Declutter your life and create the peaceful sanctuary you desire with these 100 organizational tricks from Meg DeLong and Ea Fuqua, cofounders of The Tidy Home. This foolproof, room-by-room guide is the book you need-so easy and fun, everyone can join in! Joy and peace are just around the corner. In fact, they can be around every corner of your home, from the kitchen to the living room to that dangerously dark section of the laundry room. And it's easier than you think. In Tidying Up, Meg DeLong and Ea Fuqua-founders and owners of The Tidy Home-offer you a shame-free, straightforward approach to embracing organization as soul care. Whether you have a studio apartment or an overflowing farmhouse, Tidying Up will help you: - Put into practice 100 strategies-organized room by room-that make an immediate difference - Create sustainable systems that free you rather than bog you down - Tailor your living space to complement your personal style and purpose - Discover how regaining authority over your stuff invites your brain and body to rest These two sisters have seen it all and have helped countless clients tackle their living spaces and create peaceful and practical homes-so they know what really works and lasts! This book is a must for anyone navigating life with family members, roommates, or even solo-dwellers looking to maximize their space! Tidying Up is a perfect gift for New Year New You, Christmas, Mother's Day, spring cleaning, back to school, or for anyone making a fresh move into their new home, apartment, or dorm room."

Ea Fuqua, Meg DeLong (Author), Ea Fuqua, Meg DeLong (Narrator)

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