Historical Audiobooks

Nothing But Sky

"Grace Lafferty only feels alive when she's dangling 500 feet above ground. As a post-World War I wing walker, Grace is determined to get to the World Aviation Expo, proving her team’s worth against flashier competitors and earning a coveted Hollywood contract. No one’s ever questioned Grace’s ambition until Henry Patton, a mechanic with plenty of scars from the battlefield, joins her barnstorming team. With each new death-defying trick, Henry pushes Grace to consider her reasons for being a daredevil. Annoyed with Henry’s constant interference, and her growing attraction to him, Grace continues to test the powers of the sky. After one of her risky maneuvers saves a pilot’s life, a Hollywood studio offers Grace a chance to perform at the Expo. She jumps at the opportunity to secure her future. But when a stunt goes wrong, Grace must decide whether Henry, and her life, are worth risking for one final trick."

Amy Trueblood (Author), Holly Warren (Narrator)

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Call Me Athena: Girl from Detroit

"This enchanting novel in verse captures one young woman's struggle for independence, equality, and identity as the daughter of Greek and French immigrants in tumultuous 1930s Detroit.   Call Me Athena: Girl from Detroit is a beautifully written novel in verse loosely based on author Colby Cedar Smith's maternal grandmother. The story follows Mary as she and her family emigrate from Greece to Detroit in the 1930s, creating a historically accurate portrayal of life as an immigrant during the Great Depression, hunger strikes, and violent riots. Mary lives in a tiny apartment with her immigrant parents, her brothers, and her twin sister, and she questions why her parents ever came to America. She yearns for true love, to own her own business, and to be an independent, modern American woman-much to the chagrin of her parents, who want her to be a "good Greek girl." Mary's story is peppered with flashbacks to her parents' childhoods in Greece and northern France; their stories connect with Mary as they address issues of arranged marriage, learning about independence, and yearning to grow beyond one's own culture. Though Call Me Athena is written from the perspective of three profoundly different narrators, it has a wide-reaching message: It takes courage to fight for tradition and heritage, as well as freedom, love, and equality. This multi-cast audiobook features: Gail Shalan as Mary Ramiz Monsef as Gio Hope Newhouse as Jeanne"

Colby Cedar Smith (Author), Gail Shalan, Hope Newhouse, Ramiz Monsef (Narrator)

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Shellfire & Birdsong

"  A soldier fighting from the trenches in France in 1916 writes letters to his love. ** 'Lawrence makes every word count, telling each story with elegance and emotional punch.” — Patsy Hennessey 'Each story is masterfully constructed ... Humorous, touching, creepy, but most of all entertaining, this collection is superb.' — Tracy Michelle Anderson *** If you're a fan of historical fiction, you might enjoy this wartime epistolary romance. Click to start listening now.  "

Jt Lawrence (Author), Roshina Ratnam (Narrator)

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Evolution Cradle: The Aryan Origin

"When two Genetics scientists, Chad and Friedrich reach a dead-end in their cross-species experiment at a premier Molecular Genetics Institute in Berlin, they look to the mystical East for answers. Here, in the lap of a timeless civilization, they find a fellow seeker in historian Geeta. Together, the trio begin a thrilling odyssey of discovery, which spans continents and cultures, challenges life-long religious and scientific truths and puts their lives in grave danger. They are horrified to learn that they are mere puppets, their fate controlled by an all-seeing sinister villain, who yearns to “cleanse” the world and create a new order. As they connect the dots, they join forces with an Afghan professor, a British archaeologist and an American General. Finally, a mind-bending, unpredictable climax which stuns even the world’s brightest minds… Where do we come from? Why did the gods stop visiting us? Why did nuclear weapons exist 20,000 years ago? Were we created in a test tube?Even as it answers many questions, it throws up new ones. Based on two years of research, The Evolution Cradle is an unputdownable book, which blurs the lines between reality and imagination, ancient and modern, fact and faith. Breathless in its pace, the rollercoaster narrative is packed with non-stop action, escapes and chases, thrills and chills, and edge-of-the-seat twists and turns. It continues to haunt the reader long after the last page is turned."

Dr. Charith Venkat Pidikiti (Author), Reece Bernard (Narrator)

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Extremely Puzzled (Book 3)

"An adventure story series filled with suspense, mystery, and fantasy - for kids ages 9-12 and teens Fall is changing to winter in Clearville, mere months after Peter and his friends went up against their second supernatural adversary. The positives in Peter’s life are adding up: He and Nicola have never been happier. Classes at school are far more interesting than he had anticipated. And Christmas, his favorite time of year, is just around the corner. However, something begins to eat away at Peter’s conscience, and he feels compelled to act. But even when one has only good intentions in mind, unpredictable—or possibly even disastrous—consequences can occur. For the third time in less than three years, Peter and his friends’ talents are put to the test. And anything less than perfection will mean a terrifying, unthinkable, impossible-to-live-with outcome…"

P.J. Nichols (Author), Dalan Decker (Narrator)

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Nachthexen: A historical fiction short story about the incredible 'Night Witches' of World War II

"It wasn't about revenge; it was about love, and justice. When I heard about what Mariya Oktyabrskaya did, I realised what was required of me. I was only 23, but my destiny was clear. I had never met Oktyabrskaya, but I knew all about her. She was a heroine, a zavodila, and her mission was tattooed on my heart. *** 'Lawrence makes every word count, telling each story with elegance and emotional punch.” — Patsy Hennessey 'Each story is masterfully constructed ... Humorous, touching, creepy, but most of all entertaining, this collection is superb.' — Tracy Michelle Anderson *** If you're a fan of historical fiction, you'll love this short story about the female bravery and grit of World War IIs 'Night Witches'. Get it now."

Jt Lawrence (Author), Roshina Ratnam (Narrator)

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Adventures in Time: The Second World War

"Brought to you by Penguin. Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME* series - stories so exciting you won't believe they're all true 'Everything was ready. The air was thick with excitement. This was D-Day...' Prepare to enter the most dramatic conflict the world has ever seen, as historian Dominic Sandbrook takes us on a spine-tingling, heart-stopping adventure. We witness the Second World War first-hand through the eyes of ordinary people living in extraordinary times, from the women who worked all night in factories to the chess players who cracked unbreakable codes. Because in total war, no life is left untouched... The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened... *(Perfect for all readers who enjoy tales of heroes, villains, battles, escapes, codebreakers and a secret agent known as the Hedgehog) © Dominic Sandbrook 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021"

Dominic Sandbrook (Author), Dominic Sandbrook (Narrator)

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Adventures in Time: The Six Wives of Henry VIII

"Brought to you by Penguin. Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME* series - stories so exciting you won't believe they're all true 'Winter has come; and in a far distant land, a warrior queen is expecting a child...' Step through these pages into the Tudor world: a dangerous place, where one miss-step could cost your life. Through the eyes of Henry VIII's six very different queens, from a brave Spanish princess to a wise English widow, historian Dominic Sandbrook takes us on a thrilling journey through the twists and turns of a dramatic age. For no one is safe from the wheel of fortune: it can take you from a golden throne to the Tower of London... The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened... *(Perfect for all readers who enjoy tales of heroes, villains, jousting, beheadings and fat tyrants) © Dominic Sandbrook 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021"

Dominic Sandbrook (Author), Dominic Sandbrook (Narrator)

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Walls

"This powerful Cold War novel tells the story of two cousins, one German and the other an American Army brat, as they navigate the political and social turmoil that threatens their friendship and ends in the abrupt rise of the Berlin Wall-which may separate them forever. Drew is an army brat, a hotshot athlete poised to be his high school's star pitcher, when he has to move for the sixth time in fifteen years-this time to West Berlin, where American soldiers like his dad hold an outpost of democracy against communist Russia in Hitler's former capital. Meanwhile, in East Berlin, his cousin Matthias has grown up in the wreckage left by Allied bombing during World War II, on streets ruled by the Communist Party's secret police.   From the opposing sides of the Cold War, Drew and Matthias begin to overcome the many ideological walls between them to become wary friends. They argue over the space race, capitalism, socialism, and even the American civil rights movement, and bond over rock 'n' roll-music outlawed in Matthias's part of the city. If Matthias is caught by the Stasi's neighborhood spies with the records or books Drew has given him, he will be sent to a work camp for "re-education." At the same time, Drew's friendship with the East Berlin Jugend-who ardently spout communist dogma-raises suspicions about his family's loyalty to America. As the political situation around them gets all the more dire, Drew and Matthias's loyalty-to their sector, their countries, their families, and each other-will be tested in ways that will change their lives forever.   Set in the tumultuous year leading up to the surprise overnight raising of the Berlin Wall in August 1961, Walls brings to vivid life the heroic and tragic choices of the Cold War.     "

L. M. Elliott (Author), Elizabeth Wiley (Narrator)

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The Last April

"Spontaneous, fifteen-year-old Gretchen vows to help heal the nation from the recently ended Civil War. On the morning of President Lincoln's death, Gretchen finds an amnesiac Confederate in her garden and believes this is her chance for civic goodwill. But reconciliation is not as simple as Gretchen assumed. When her mother returns from the market with news that a Confederate murdered the president, Gretchen wonders if she caught the killer. Tensions between her aunt and mother rise as Gretchen nurses her Confederate prisoner, revealing secrets from their past that make Gretchen question everything she knows about loyalty, honor, and trust. The Last April is an entertaining, thoughtful novella of Ohio after the Civil War, meant to encourage readers to reflect on themes of fear and hope in uncertain political times."

Belinda Kroll (Author), Rachanee Lumayno (Narrator)

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A Journey

"A promise made to her dying father; a struggle that tests her faith; a journey that pushes her resilience and resourcefulness to their limits Emeline, a thirteen-year-old Missouri orphan, must set off on a quest across frontier America to fulfill her father’s last request: to find her grandfather in Boston. Crossing this dangerous and unforgiving land alone, she must face challenges without losing her faith, rising to every test ahead if she’s to survive and find a home at the end of her adventure. Will Emeline’s journey bring her the family she longs for? Readers of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Louisa May Alcott will delight in this fast-paced adventure. ‘A gripping plot populated with memorable, larger-than-life characters. Highly recommended for 12–16 year olds.’ The Wishing Shelf ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ’Young Adult historical fiction at its finest.’ Amazon review"

Kathy J Perry (Author), Abigail Vanterry (Narrator)

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[German] - Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) - Leben, Werk, Bedeutung - Basiswissen (Ungekürzt)

"Jean-Paul Sartre - Denker und eigenwilliger Rebell. Der erfahrene Autor und Herausgeber Bert Alexander Petzold nimmt uns mit auf eine faktenreiche Kulturreise und erläutert verständlich, unterhaltsam und strukturiert Basiswissen zum großen Existenzialisten Jean-Paul Sartre. Der französische Schriftsteller und Philosoph Jean-Paul Charles Aymard Sartre (1905-1980) wird in Paris geboren. Dort studiert er Psychologie, Philosophie und Soziologie und erhält 1929 eine Lehrberechtigung für Philosophie. Seine Freundschaft mit Simone de Beauvoir beginnt, beide werden ein legendäres Paar. Sartre arbeitet ab 1931 zunächst als Gymnasiallehrer und wechselt noch im selben Jahr an das Institut Francais nach Berlin, wo er zu Nietzsche, Heidegger und Husserl forscht. Sein Roman 'Der Ekel' entsteht. Ab 1939 arbeitet er als Kriegssanitäter, gerät 1940 in Gefangenschaft und kommt aufgrund eines Augenleidens frei, dennoch wird im Jahr 1943 Sartres bedeutendes Hauptwerk 'Das Sein und das Nichts' veröffentlicht. Damit gilt Sartre als französischer Hauptvertreter des atheistischen Existenzialismus. Er lehrt in Paris Philosophie und wirkt aktiv in der französischen Résistance gegen die deutschen Besatzer mit. Ab 1944 wird Sartre Redakteur bei der von Albert Camus gegründeten Zeitschrift 'Combat'. Als freier Schriftsteller in Paris gründet er die politisch-literarische Zeitschrift 'Les Temps Modernes'. 1948 wird sein berühmtestes Theaterstück 'Die schmutzigen Hände' uraufgeführt, es thematisiert den Widerspruch von Moral und Politik. Der Vatikan setzt daraufhin die Werke von Sartre auf den Index, weil 'den Gläubigen gefährliche Zweifel erspart werden müssen'. Sartre steht zunächst dem Kommunismus nahe. Nach der gewaltsamen russischen Intervention in Ungarn 1956 misstraut er diesem fortan, weil der Kommunismus die Freiheit und Eigenverantwortung des Einzelnen dem Diktat eines Allgemeinwohls opfert. 1959 wird sein zweites philosophisches Hauptwerk 'Kritik der dialektischen Vernunft' veröffentlicht. 1965 wird er mit dem Nobelpreis für Literatur ausgezeichnet, jedoch lehnt Sartre aus 'persönlichen und objektiven' Gründen den Preis ab. Ab 1971 folgen wichtige Werke wie 'Der Intellektuelle in der Revolution' und 'Das Imaginäre. Phänomenologische Psychologie der Einbildungskraft'. 1968 tritt er für die Sache radikaler linker Gruppen ein, leitet ab 1973 die linke Zeitung 'Libération' und besucht im selben Jahr Andreas Baader im Gefängnis in Stuttgart-Stammheim. Jean-Paul Sartres Philosophie beflügelt vor allem die Studenten der 68er-Bewegung. Anlässlich seines 70. Geburtstages wird er als eigenwilliger Revolutionär gefeiert. 1980 stirbt Jean-Paul Sartre hoch angesehen in Paris. Das Hörbuch liest der erfahrene Sprecher René Wagner mit gewohnt angenehmer Stimme."

Bert Alexander Petzold (Author), René Wagner (Narrator)

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