Experience our world: as it was, as it is, as it might become with these audiobooks about history, the arts, culture, education, and politics. Don't miss Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel, or Fresh Air with Terry Gross: Writers, or Gwen Ifill's The Breakthrough.
Pulitzer-Prize winner Haynes Johnson boldly revisits the anti-communist hysteria of the McCarthy era to examine parallels today in this new age of terror and threat with a mix of narrative history, political commentary, and contemporary reporting. Learn More
by Gary Paul Nabhan and David Suro Pinera; read by Adi Cabral
A must-listen for mezcal connoisseurs and amateurs interested in unlocking the past of a delightful distillate, Agave Spirits tells the tale of the most flavorful and memorable spirits humankind has ever sipped and savored. Learn More
A brilliant, eye-opening work of history that speaks volumes about today's battles over international trade, immigration, public health, and global inequality. Learn More
A manifesto exploding what we think we know about disability, and arguing that disabled people are the real experts when it comes to technology and disability. Learn More
Equal parts information and inspiration, After You Vote: A Woman's Guide to Making an Impact, from Town Hall to Capitol Hill is both a primer and call-to-action for women of all ages who want to exercise their voices and engage more fully in civic life. Learn More
by Francis Fukuyama, Mathilde Fasting; read by David Shih
A series of in-depth interviews between Francis Fukuyama and editor Mathilde Fasting, After the End of History offers a wide-ranging analysis of liberal democracy today. Drawing on Fukuyama's work on identity, biotechnology, and political order, the book provides essential insight into the rise of authoritarianism and the greatest threats faced by democracy in our present world. Learn More
by Chris Feistl, Dave Mitchell, and Jessica Balboni; read by Robet Fass
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Renowned DEA agents Chris Feistl and Dave Mitchell tell the incredible true story of how they helped dismantle the world's single most powerful crime syndicate, as featured in Season 3 of the hit Netflix series Narcos. Learn More
An exuberant, opinionated, stereotype-busting portrait of contemporary Africa in all its splendid diversity, by one of its leading new writers. Learn More
A straightforward, wise, and humorous narrative field guide for both the dying and those who love them by an author who brings a unique set of qualifications to this delicate subject—she's a Pushcart Prize-winning writer, a palliative care nurse with more than ten years of experience, and a lifelong Buddhist. Learn More
A chilling investigation of America's only alleged case of blood libel, and what it reveals about antisemitism in the United States and Europe. Learn More
Abuse of Power: Inside The Three-Year Campaign to Impeach Donald Trump exposes: how Elizabeth Warren tried to set an impeachment trap for Trump even before the inauguration; why the depths of the Biden family's international conflict of interests are worthy of a federal investigation; why Nancy Pelosi caved to The Squad to remain leadership; and more. Learn More
by Andrew Solomon - foreword, Peter Catapano - editor; read by Coleen Marlo & Jonathan Todd Ross
Based on the pioneering New York Times series, About Us collects the personal essays and reflections that have transformed the national conversation around disability. Learn More
In her sweeping debut, Diane C. McPhail offers a powerful, profoundly emotional novel that explores a little-known aspect of Civil War history—Southern Abolitionists—and the timeless struggle to do right even amidst bitter conflict. Learn More
by Dr. T. Jared Bunch, Dr. John D. Day, Matthew D. LaPlante; read by Adam Barr
In clear, accessible, patient-centric language, Drs. Day and Bunch share their revolutionary approach to treating atrial fibrillation, developed through a combined fifty-three years working with a-fib patients. Learn More
Have you ever wondered about the place-names that appear on Scotch whisky bottles? What language the names come from, what they mean, or if they are even real places? If you feel baffled about where to start looking for such information, then this reliable and informative book is for you. Learn More
