The practical thing about audio books is that you can take them with you anywhere on your smartphone and play them at any time. The spectrum ranges from novels and comedies to crime and thrillers to fantasy and science fiction. So you have the opportunity, depending on your mood, to listen to a story from your favorite genre. The following audio book recommendations from the stern editorial team provide the necessary inspiration.
He’s just 29 years old when Edward Snowden – data specialist for none other than the NSA and the CIA – rocks the world. With the words “You are holding this book in your hands because I have done something that is very dangerous for a man in my position: I have decided to tell the truth”, he caused a media sensation around the world. The reason was that he exposed US government secrets. You can find out what these are in his gripping audio book. You can test the audio book for free here.
She is an outsider and loves nature: Kya Clark lives a secluded life in the marshlands of the coastal town of Barkley Cove. After she meets two young men, one of them dies shortly afterwards – and the suspicion falls on the mysterious “march girl”. The book has sold over three million copies in the US alone and is on the New York Times bestseller list, which described the novel as “A hauntingly beautiful debut that blends a detective story with a coming-of-age narrative and celebrates nature.” You can test the audio book for free here.
Humans have existed for many centuries, but life 100,000 years ago was very different from what it is today. Follow the journey of Homo sapiens from his inferior form to a highly evolved being. The book not only deals with the development of man, but also with the further development of capitalism, religion and technology taking place around him. And the power he got from it. You can test the audio book for free here.
Isabel Delancey is a concert violinist, married and has two children. Her once full life takes a sudden turn when her husband dies and leaves her with a huge debt. She has no choice but to sell the house and move into her great-uncle’s run-down property in the country. While she gratefully accepts the helpfulness of her new neighbor Matt, he has completely different plans. Her life gets more and more out of joint until she realizes that there is only one thing left to trust: her own heart. You can test the audio book for free here.
Stephen King is a master of his craft when it comes to inventing chilling horror stories that delight millions of viewers. His latest stroke of genius appeared just last year (2019) and teaches us to fear in the usual manner: Twelve-year-old Luke has a paranormal disposition. One day, two shady men kidnap him after they first murdered his parents. He wakes up in a room that looks like his childhood bedroom – only without a window. And he’s not the only child being held captive at the institute. You can test the audio book for free here.
In the meantime, the communist kangaroo has even made it onto the big screen. But it never gets boring when the well-known marsupial exchanges verbal blows with its creator Marc-Uwe Kling – who not only invented the stories, but also tells them himself. In his “Manifesto” it goes all over the world. And right in the middle is a highly suspicious penguin. It’s about revelations, scandals and intrigues. If you are a fan of The Kangaroo Chronicles, this audio book is a must read. You can test the audio book for free here.
Do you know the feeling of wanting to please everyone in order to be liked by everyone – whether privately or professionally? Then you should definitely listen to this audio book. It is primarily about the topic of mindfulness, which is bestowed on an entire movement. And whose pioneer has gained important insights into how to free oneself from one’s fears and doubts. This self-help guide is designed to help those break their self-imposed shackles and cross boundaries that really aren’t boundaries. You can test the audio book for free here.
We continue with the sequel to the previous audio book. This issue is also about the same protagonist as in “You don’t have to be liked by everyone” – only this time everything revolves around his newfound knowledge, which he gained through the wise philosopher. And how to implement this. The fear of failing in the next step is just as much a theme as the great happiness in life that everyone is trying to find. As usual, Adler’s principles are the key to success. You can test the audio book for free here.
Already in childhood we learn to walk through life with self-confidence. But what if we missed this moment and, as insecure adults, have to deal with the hurdles of everyday life? Then there is only one solution: you need to connect with your inner child so that new possibilities open up to you. According to the author, this should make it easier for you to resolve conflicts and maintain relationships. Through the basic trust in ourselves – and a deeper friendship with our inner child. You can test the audio book for free here.
Who doesn’t know them, the legendary adventures surrounding the young sorcerer’s apprentices Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley? The book series as well as all the cinema films celebrated worldwide successes that continue to this day. And the beauty of the stories is that you can listen to them over and over again without getting bored. So start again (or maybe even for the first time?) with the first part: “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” – and work your way through. You can test the audio book for free here.
Or you can treat yourself to the entire Harry Potter anniversary box with all seven volumes on CD.
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