Non-Fiction Audiobooks

"Brought to you by Penguin. It is my hope that this book will help you discover, or reconfirm, which chicken breeds are your favourites and encourage you to keep them yourself, or at least to remember them. Spotlighting more than fifty breeds of chicken, from the classy Ancona to the lavishly laced Wyandotte, Arthur Parkinson shares everything you need to know about each breed’s attributes, behaviour, quirks and qualities alongside gorgeous illustrations of his ‘ladies’. Later in the book he offers detailed advice that will equip you with the practical skills to look after hens in your own garden, whether the most common breeds or the most perilously rare – for as Arthur notes, if we don’t celebrate all hens great and small, the lesser-known varieties may well disappear. Joyful and inspiring, Hen Party is a riotous, clucking poultry show of a book for anyone dreaming of the good life. © Arthur Parkinson 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Arthur Parkinson (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Revolting Indolence: The Politics of Slacking, Lounging, and Daydreaming in Queer and Trans Latinx C

"How indolent practices in Latinx LGBTQ culture challenge capitalist imperatives to be productive. Revolting Indolence makes a case for laziness as an aesthetic-political strategy for countering the oppressive logics of cisheteronormative racial capitalism. Focusing on ways in which queer and trans Latinx people demonstrate the unwillingness of their participation in 'productivist' ethics and allied respectability politics, Marcos Gonsalez argues that slacking off, lounging, daydreaming, and partying are liberatory practices. Gonsalez explores how queer and trans Latinx artists refute discourses in which work is a moral good. In Paris Is Burning, RuPaul's Drag Race, documentary photography of queer and trans Latinx life in Los Angeles, and other sources, Gonsalez identifies two lazy styles: first, flagrant refusals of work that critique capitalist reason; and second, the invention of alternative aesthetic worlds beyond racial capitalism and violence targeting queer and trans people, whose rejection of the cisgender nuclear family paradigm is rightly seen as threatening the stability of a functioning capitalist system. Reclaiming laziness as a resource for radical imagining, Revolting Indolence asks us to do that which we want most and which capitalist exploitation can least tolerate: to slow down."

Marcos Gonsalez (Author), Adi Cabral (Narrator)

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Strong as a Girl: Your Guide to Raising Girls Who Know, Stand Up for, and Take Care of Themselves

"Expert advice for parents and caregivers to raise strong girls from the get-go, building a foundation in the formative elementary years that will set them up to thrive. This program is read by the author. Author of Strong As a Mother Kate Rope brings grace and humor in a new, non-judgmental guide to tackling the most important topics in the modern lives of elementary-age girls. Strong as a Girl is a compassionate, expertly-sourced guide for parents and caregivers on how to build a strong foundation in the early years and to truly see and support your girl for who she is and wants to be. Strong as a Girl features the voices of girls of all different identities, backgrounds, and life experiences alongside insight from experts in areas such as child development, puberty and sex ed, mental health, educational achievement, sexual abuse and assault prevention, body image, eating disorders, and self-compassion (for girls and the people raising them). Whatever your challenges or hopes for your girl, you will find ideas and solutions in actionable steps, simple activities, and easy-to-implement scripts and conversation starters. Rope keeps the to-dos to a minimum, focuses on the most impactful things you can do, offers extensive compassion for the inevitable mistakes we all make, and includes resources for caregivers. Strong as a Girl is an easy-to-read, one-stop-shop that empowers parents and caregivers to set their girls on the road to a strong future, so that they—and their girls—will feel confident entering the more turbulent waters of middle school, the teen years and beyond. A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press Essentials"

Kate Rope (Author), Kate Rope (Narrator)

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Who Gets to Be Indian?: Ethnic Fraud, Disenrollment, and Other Difficult Conversations About Native

"An investigation into how Native American identity became a commodity, from cultural appropriation to ethnic fraud to disenrollment Settler capitalism has been so effective that the very identities of Indigenous people have been usurped, misconstrued, and weaponized. In Who Gets to Be Indian?, scholar and writer Dina Gilio-Whitaker (Colville Confederated Tribes) explores how ethnic fraud and the commodification of Indianness has resulted in mass confusion about what it means to be Indigenous in the United States. As an entry point to the seemingly intractable problem of ethnic fraud, Gilio-Whitaker critically looks to the film industry, including a case study of Sacheen Littlefeather, who is most known as the Native American woman that rejected an Oscar on behalf of Marlon Brando in 1973-though later revealed, she was not who she said she was. Gilio-Whitaker argues that this pretendian phenomenon originated in Southern California when the United States was forcing assimilation of Indians into white America culturally, but also into its capitalist economic system. With Indianness becoming a marketized commodity in the Hollywood film business, the field became open to anyone who could convincingly adopt an Indian persona. Deeply researched using socio-historical analysis, Gilio-Whitaker offers insights from her own experiences grappling with identity to provide clarity and help readers understand how the commodification of Indianness have ultimately left many people of legitimate American Indian heritage to be disconnected from their tribes. Personal and compelling, Gilio-Whitaker takes settler capitalism to task and helps us better understand how we got here in order to counteract the abuses of pretendianism and disenrollment."

Dina Gilio-Whitaker (Author), Erin Tripp (Narrator)

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This Is for You: Gift-Giving as a Way of Life

"The essential guide for gift-giving that makes our dearest feel loved and offers deep and lasting connection—from the author of the bestselling Letters to My Grandchild and creator of the “Letters to . . .” series Riddled with obligation, expense, and waste, gifts are often reduced in our consumeristic culture to products for purchase. It’s no wonder we often feel stumped when trying to give a good gift. In This Is for You, artist and bestselling author Lea Redmond casts a vision for gift-giving as you’ve never seen it before. At their best, she proposes, gift-giving and receiving are an opportunity to practice relational care at every scale for the good of people and planet. “Gifts are relationships in miniature,” Redmond writes, and this ultimate gift guide doubles as a manifesto on open-hearted living that can enrich all our relationships. With inspired ideas and stories that sparkle, get ready to get generous in your kinkeeping, courageous in your connection, and creative in your delivery. A one-stop-shop for everyone on your list, This Is for You offers: Practical prompts for compiling gift ideas your loved ones will cherish Tips for surprises, wrapping, and wish lists that work Creative ideas for keeping within your budget as well as no-cost gift ideas Practical guidance on what to do and how to respond to an unwanted gift Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift for a birthday, holiday, anniversary, wedding, or just because, Lea Redmond shows you the way."

Lea Redmond (Author), Lisa Larsen (Narrator)

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The Well-Tempered Society: How Modern Science, Ancient Wisdom and Human Nature Guide us to Create So

Jonathan Rose (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Home

"Brough to you by Penguin. In this book inspired by her phenomenally popular Substack newsletter, India Knight explores the essence of what makes a home, debunking intimidating ideas about ‘taste’ and trends, offering practical and reassuring advice for every room, and above all celebrating the joy and comfort that comes from being surrounded by things you love. This is partly a book about a feeling. We all know it, regardless of where we live. Home is when you open the front door and exhale. In this warm, practical, wise and entertaining book, inspired by her phenomenally popular Substack newsletter, India Knight explores and celebrates the essence of what makes a home. Whether it is grand or modest, urban or rural, rented or owned, shared or occupied solo, her mission is to make you sigh with contentment the moment you’re through your front door. Whether it’s understanding the best lightbulbs and the most flattering paint colours, or knowing what to make when you’ve asked people to dinner and have forgotten (or maybe never learned) how to cook, Home debunks intimidating ideas about ‘taste’ and celebrates the timeless importance of charm. Inspiring you to think imaginatively about how to use the things you’ve already got, advising you on what to look out for when buying a sofa, and opening your eyes to the transformative power of a well-chosen picture frame, India will steer you far, far away from trends and Instagram and helps you find, trust – and take pride in – what you like. Going from the hallway to the bedroom, via the bathroom, the kitchen, the sitting room and all the spaces in between, India shares everything she knows about how to create and find joy in every room. Along the way she shares life lessons, tips and stories of the things and people that have shaped her, and the places she has called home. So, step over the threshold and come on in. © India Knight 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

India Knight (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Undercover Kindness: Saying Yes to Love, No to Fear, and Embracing the Life-Changing Power of Ordina

"One spark of love can change everything. The social media sensation known for his viral "random acts of kindness" videos invites you to discover a bigger, more meaningful existence, one act of generosity at a time. "This book will leave your heart a little lighter and your eyes a little wider to the needs of those around you."-Bob Goff, New York Times bestselling author and Sweet Maria's husband Jimmy Darts is convinced that the most fun we can have is to spread joy and kindness with no inhibition. He travels to thrift shops, laundromats, street corners, and grocery stores, looking for good Samaritans willing to help a down-on-his-luck stranger-and rewarding them extravagantly when they say yes. "Most of these people have been paying it forward their whole life," Darts writes, "but no one's noticed. This is their moment. God notices. And I want to let them know." In Undercover Kindness, Darts takes us behind the scenes of his unconventional life-one rooted in friendship with God, and a bold faith that fuels every act of generosity. From blessing strangers to crowdsourcing a helping hand, having adventures, making friends, and learning that the world is a kinder place than we generally believe, Jimmy shows that living by faith isn't just powerful-it's wildly fun. Undercover Kindness is just as unconventional as Jimmy Darts himself. With a mix of unforgettable stories, thoughtful reflections, and revelations that go beyond the vignettes shown in his videos, this book will help readers reignite their faith, rekindle their hope in humanity, and discover that a life of generosity can be fun, silly, unexpected, and poignant all at once."

Jimmy Darts (Author), Jimmy Darts (Narrator)

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Walking with Your Spirit Totem Animals: Discovering the Four Animals that Guide You Through Life

"From Shawn Leonard, Indigenous medium and host of Spirit Talker, comes a guide for assembling your unique team of spirit totem animal guides to be your personal guides through your life. We are deeply connected to the animal nation, and through the four stages of life-Childhood, Youth, Adulthood, and Elderhood-there are four sacred animal totems that guide us energetically using their sacred medicine. In Walking With Your Spirit Totem Animals, Mi'kmaq medium and host of Spirit Talker Shawn Leonard invites readers on a profound journey into the mystical world of animal totems. His insightful guide reveals how specific animal totems, that are personal to each and every one of us, support us. Leonard intertwines personal anecdotes with spiritual teachings, illustrating how these animal guides have appeared in his own life-his totems are Buffalo/Bison, Eagle, Polar Bear, and Owl-and provided wisdom at each stage. The book includes comprehensive discussions on the Medicine Wheel and practical tools such as prayers and meditations to help readers connect with their own animal totems. Leonard also incorporates reflections on the connection between pets and their spiritual roles, messages revealed through animal dreams, and encounters with the animal nation in the astral realm. This audio product contains a PDF with supporting material, and the PDF is available to download."

Shawn Leonard (Author), Shawn Leonard (Narrator)

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The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2025

"Susan Orlean—the beloved New Yorker staff writer and the author of the New York Times bestsellers Rin Tin Tin, The Orchid Thief, and On Animals—selects twenty science and nature essays that represent the best examples of the form published in 2024. The Best American series, launched in 1915, is the premier annual showcase for the country’s finest short fiction and nonfiction, and it is the most respected—and most popular—of its kind. New York Times bestselling author Susan Orlean selects twenty pieces that represent the best science and nature writing published the previous year and explores our ever-changing world."

Jaime Green, Susan Orlean (Author), Brittany Bradford, Callie Beaulieu, Katharine Chin, Shahjehan Khan, Will Tulin (Narrator)

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The Best American Food and Travel Writing 2025

"A collection of the year’s top food and travel writing, selected by the James Beard Award–winning chef, food justice activist, and bestselling author Bryant Terry. The innovative and celebrated chef, food activist, and writer Bryant Terry selects the best twenty pieces published in 2024 that celebrate and explore how food and travel shape our culture."

Bryant Terry, Jaya Saxena (Author), Avi Roque, Erin Bennett, Je Nie Fleming, Lameece Issaq, Reynaldo Piniella, Shahjehan Khan (Narrator)

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The Immortalists: The Death of Death and the Race for Eternal Life

"Brought to you by Penguin. A wild and entertaining adventure into the business of eternal life From the epic of Gilgamesh to the alchemy of the Philosopher’s stone, humanity’s quest for immortality – and its rejuvenation tricks, therapies and tinctures – has always been our most mortal endeavour. But now the giants of invention and investment are building a Fountain of Youth of their own creation. Death is simply Silicon Valley’s next problem to solve, the latest expression of a hubris which regards humans as appliances to be fixed and machines to be upgraded. By harnessing technology to “cure” ageing and funding cutting-edge—and often controversial—research, today’s immortalists are locked in an arms race to be the first to pocket the profits from Vitality Inc: one they not only engineer, but also own and control. What was once a wild west of experimentation has found its way into Washington’s corridors of power. Award-winning broadcaster and academic Aleks Krotoski journeys from these cult fringes to the heartlands of government, to meet the moguls, effective altruists, geroscientists and entrepreneurs who are disrupting death. Along the way she encounters radical life extensionists transfusing their teenage son’s blood, transhumanists who want to upload consciousness to the cloud and biohackers flogging AI-powered wellness apps. This razor-sharp, powerful, and at times chilling investigation empowers us to consider what it truly means to be human, asking: do we really want a handful of billionaires to be the architects of our forever? © Aleks Krotoski 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Aleks Krotoski (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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