Non-fiction Audiobooks

Dogs Don't Tell Jokes: A Play by Louis Sachar

"A sidesplitting classic from Newbery Medalist and National Book Award winner Louis Sachar (Holes)   Gary W. Boone knows he was born to be a stand-up comedian. It’s the rest of the kids in his class who think he’s just a goon. Then the Floyd Hicks Junior High School Talent Show is announced, and he starts practicing his routine nonstop to get it just right. Gary’s sure this will be his big break—he’ll make everyone laugh and win the $100 prize. But when an outrageous surprise threatens to turn his debut into a disaster, it looks as if the biggest joke of all may be on Gary himself.   'With its strong, realistic characterization, Sachar’s gracefully told story will please his longtime fans and gain him new followers as well'—Publishers Weekly"

Louis Sachar (Author), Christopher Gebauer (Narrator)

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The Color of Sound

"Twelve-year-old Rosie is a musical prodigy whose synesthesia allows her to see music in colors. She's never told anyone this, though. She already stands out more than enough as a musical 'prodigy' who plays better than most adults. Rosie's mom expects her to become a professional violinist. But this summer, Rosie refuses to play. She wants to have a break. To make friends and discover new hobbies. To find out who she would be if her life didn't revolve around the violin. So instead of attending a prestigious summer music camp, Rosie goes with her mom to visit her grandparents. Grandma Florence's health is failing, Grandpa Jack doesn't talk much, and Rosie's mom is furious with her for giving up the violin. But Rosie is determined to make the most of her 'strike.' And when she meets a girl who seems distinctly familiar, she knows this summer will be unlike any other. With help from a mysterious glitch in time—plus her grandparents, an improv group, and a new instrument—Rosie uncovers secrets that change how she sees her family, herself, and the music that's always been part of her."

Emily Barth Isler (Author), Emily Barth Isler (Narrator)

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Red Madness: How a Medical Mystery Changed What We Eat

"One hundred years ago, a mysterious and alarming illness spread across America's South, striking tens of thousands of victims. No one knew what caused it or how to treat it. People were left weak, disfigured, insane, and in some cases, dead.   Award-winning science and history writer Gail Jarrow tracks this disease, commonly known as pellagra, and highlights how doctors, scientists, and public health officials finally defeated it. Red Madness includes stories about real-life pellagra victims and accounts of scientific investigations. It concludes with an author's note. This book is perfect to share with young readers looking for a historical perspective of the Covid-19/Coronavirus pandemic that is gripping the world today."

Gail Jarrow (Author), Libby McKnight (Narrator)

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Into the Wild Magic

"From New York Times best-selling author Michelle Knudsen comes a pitch-perfect fantasy about adolescent girlhood—navigating friendship and trust, owning your gifts, and becoming the hero of your own story.   Eleven-year-old Bevvy spends her time avoiding other kids, playing with her neighbor’s kittens, and escaping into her fantasy novels. When new girl Cat arrives at school, Bevvy thinks she may finally have found a friend, until Cat provokes Bevvy’s worst tormentor and leaves her alone to deal with the consequences. Later, on Bevvy’s doorstep, Cat’s apology is cut short when a car with dark windows rolls up. Bolting into a nearby wood with Bevvy in tow, Cat proceeds to open a hole, in the air, just in time. Bevvy knows magic when she sees it, the kind in books, but the world the girls escape to—teeming with unicorns, sorcerers, and dragons—is shockingly, exhilaratingly real. It’s a world at war. Those who wield wild magic, in tune with nature, are pitted against dark sorcerers. As Bevvy’s role in the struggle grows, and her confidence with it, can she trust Cat to support her? Can she trust herself not to run? An acclaimed author builds a breathtaking and emotionally resonant world where magic and monsters are real and friendship and risk go hand in hand.   'Pulse-quickening twists and thrills will captivate readers. … An empowering tale of self-discovery, friendship, and love of the natural world.'—Kirkus Reviews"

Michelle Knudsen (Author), Eleanor McCormick (Narrator)

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Who Was Pope Francis?

"Follow the amazing journey of Pope Francis, whose warmth and humility made him beloved around the world. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, aka Pope Francis, from Argentina, was the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and the first from the Southern Hemisphere. During his time as pope, he used a humbler, less formal approach to his office than his predecessors: a warm style that was referred to as 'no frills.' His common touch and accessibility, as well as his insistence that the church be more open and welcoming, quickly endeared him not only to Roman Catholics but to millions of others around the world."

Stephanie Spinner (Author), John Patrick Walsh (Narrator)

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Vote for the G.O.A.T.

"From the author of National Book Award–longlisted Free Period comes a new hijinks-fueled comedy about finding your voice, perfect for fans of Carrie Firestone and Lisa Yee! Sporty Meg and fashionista Jo don't have much in common besides being seventh graders at Somerset Middle School, where everyone is obsessed with being voted the Greatest of All Time and celebrated at the Harvest Ball. But when their mascot Somerset Babette (a.k.a. the world's cutest goat) is kidnapped, Jo and Meg are wrongfully accused of being the culprits. The burned-out soccer star and chronically ill overachiever band together and assemble a rag-tag squad to steal the goat back. Banter, activism, self-care, double-crosses, big shenanigans, and even bigger feelings follow as the girls fight to change how animals are treated at their school and achieve true freedom for their four-legged, sweater-chewing friend in this laugh-out-loud middle-grade heist centering friendship and bodily autonomy."

Ali Terese (Author), Sarah Naughton, Stacy Gonzalez (Narrator)

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Player VS Player (Game Quest #1)

"A new audiobook series set in both a Minecraft-style video game world and the real world of elementary school where friendships will be tested, courage will be discovered, and teamwork will always win! Kat, Tai, and Alex are obsessed with the video game Otherworld. They strategize and play together all the time but are famous for their arguments while playing. They can't help being passionate about what they love!Fresh off their latest fight, the kids discover that their school fundraiser is going to be an Otherworld tournament! All three of them are ecstatic, but they're too stubborn to form a team while tensions are still running high. They'll have to set all of that aside, though, when Kat, Tai, and Alex are magically zapped into Otherworld. With zombies to outrun and defenses to build, can the trio get it together long enough to get themselves out or will it be game over for good?"

Ash Wu (Author), Mela Lee (Narrator)

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[German] - Happy - Wo du mich findest - Junos Bay, Band 1 (Ungekürzte Lesung)

"Der erste Band der neuen Rom-Com-Trilogie von Dagmar Bach voller Urlaubsfeeling, erster Liebe und mit ein bisschen Magie für Hörer:innen ab 14 Jahren. Anouk muss ihren Happy Place retten - das Strandhaus ihrer Eltern in der magischen-verträumten Junos-Bay an der kalifornischen Küste. Doch leider muss das heimlich geschehen, und leider trudeln plötzlich auch noch mysteriöse Postkarten ein, die Anouk auffordern, die Liebe zu finden, und zwar schnell! Gut, dass Noah da ist, ihr allerbester Kindheitsfreund aus Junos. Wieso ist der allerdings dieses Jahr so anders? Vielleicht, weil er letztes Jahr als Serienstar über Nacht berühmt geworden ist. Und damit eigentlich perfekt geeignet für die Rolle, die Anouk für ihn geplant hat, um endlich das Kartenrätsel zu lösen. Doch was, wenn die aberwitzige Suche nach der Liebe völlig anders ausgeht als erwartet? Fünf Postkarten, die die große Liebe versprechen. Zwei Versionen einer Geschichte, die unterschiedlicher nicht sein könnten. Und ein Happy Place, der alles verbindet - die neue Cozy Romance von Bestsellerautorin Dagmar Bach Mit den Tropes Best Friends to Lovers, Fake Dating, He Falls First und Healing Die Feel-Good-Romane von Dagmar Bach (Zimt-Reihe) lassen jeden Alltag leuchten"

Dagmar Bach (Author), André Mager, Ann-Kathrin Hinz, Bernd Reheuser, Hannah Schepmann, Julian Horeyseck, Louis Friedemann Thiele, Michael Malewski (Narrator)

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Leah Is A Dragonfly Now: A true story of grief and everlasting friendship

"Based on the award-winning animated short film, this poignant, touching, and uplifting picture book about grief reminds us that loved ones never truly leave our side, and that they can even take shape as tiny, little dragonflies. When Celine’s best friend dies, she decides to wear a dragonfly bracelet to keep her close. After Celine and her family escape a car accident unharmed, she realizes she has lost the dragonfly bracelet. Rattled by the scary and unexpected series of events, Celine determines they must have a guardian angel watching over them. Dragonflies symbolize transformation from a physical presence to a spiritual one. All too often we lose loved ones only to wonder where they’ve gone and if we’ll ever see them again. In this true story of life, death, and everlasting friendship, Leah Is A Dragonfly Now helps listeners cope with the loneliness, sadness, and anxiety we may feel after someone we love leaves us. Leah, now a dragonfly, reminds her best friend that she will always be by her side, even if she doesn’t see her, and will always be looking out for her. “Hi, friend. I’m here with you and always will be.” A heartwarming gift for older children and adults who have suffered loss and want to stay connected to their loved ones."

Sarah McLean (Author), Gwen Carole (Narrator)

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Coming Home: A Hopi Resistance Story

"From master Hopi woodcarver Mavasta Honyouti, the story of his grandfather’s experience at a residential boarding school and how he returned home to pass their traditions down to future generations.   When Mavasta Honyouti was a boy, he would go with his grandfather to their cornfield, watching him nurture every plant and whittle beautiful carvings into paako root with his pocketknife – carvings Mavasta would later learn to do himself.   But Mavasta would often wonder: what was his kwa’a like when he was a boy? And one day, he heard the story.   Mavasta’s grandfather, like many Native American children across the country in the late 19th and early 20th century, was forced to leave his Hopi reservation as a child and go to a residential boarding school far away. There, the government cut his hair, punished him for speaking his native language, and gave him a new name. But Mavasta's grandfather never forgot who he was – or where he came from – and he tried to escape again and again. Finally, he made it back to their reservation.   In later years, Mavasta’s kwa’a chose a simple life, taking great care of his family just like he took great care of his plants. His son and later his grandson became acclaimed Hopi katsina woodcarvers, just like him. Coming Home: A Hopi Resistance Story is a deeply personal book – written in both English and Hopi. It is an unforgettable testament to one man rising above a painful piece of history to keep the light of his family and culture alive.   'This powerful tale is a much-needed reminder that Indigenous peoples’ stories, despite being threaded with trauma, are marked by defiance and pride. A stirring tribute to Hopi culture, language, and resistance.”–Kirkus (starred)"

Mavasta Honyouti (Author), Marilyn Parra, Mavasta Honyouti (Narrator)

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Grimwood: Rock the Vote!: the perfect laugh-out-loud summer holiday read!

"Return to Grimwood in the wildly funny fifth book in Nadia Shireen's bestselling and brilliantly anarchic illustrated comedy-adventure series. Perfect for readers age 7 to 107, fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, Bunny vs Monkey and David Walliams, and anyone who loves to laugh. Grimwood needs a new mayor! Titus has finally decided he's had enough, leaving behind big antlers to fill. With characters new and old throwing their hats into the ring, who has what it takes, who has a hidden agenda, and who is simply in it for the parties? The only people who can decide the fate of Grimwood are . . . the residents of Grimwood. Oh no.  Fully illustrated throughout and full of heart, laughs and surprises, this is the must-read fifth title in the bestselling and fantastically funny Grimwood series. PRAISE FOR GRIMWOOD: 'Funny, anarchic, original and gloriously silly.' - Richard Osman 'Ted and Nancy are my favourite funny foxes EVER.' - Liz Pichon, author of Tom Gates 'I CACKLED ALOUD on practically every page. Comic gold, tinged with such tenderness.' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave 'Pure genius!' - Louie Stowell 'Made us laugh out loud.' - Jim Smith, author of Barry Loser 'Grimwood is where I want to be. A carnival of crazed confused comical critters that is more real than real life. Lots of things make me laugh but Grimwood makes me laugh out loudest.' - Frank Cottrell-Boyce  "

Nadia Shireen (Author), Adam Buxton (Narrator)

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Lottie Brooks vs The Ultra Mean Girls

"Brought to you by Penguin. From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new diary in the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series! Today we brainstormed strategies to #GETAMBERBACK. Our top ideas are: Send her flowers Hypnotise her Kidnap her Tell everyone she smells like lasagne Emotionally blackmail her by making a BFF photo montage Just when Lottie thought life might be going back to normal, everything goes wrong again! Amber’s hanging out with the Ultra Mean Girl Gang at school and is completely ignoring the Queens of Eight Green. Mum’s gone back to work and expects Lottie to ‘help around the house more’, Bella keeps biting everyone and Pot Noodle will not stop sniffing every dog’s bum. DISASTER! Now Lottie has to come up with a foolproof plan to get Amber back before her friendship group is destroyed forever. What could go wrong??? Join Lottie as she battles the mean girls, takes on school injections (apparently they can go through your arm!) and even more extremely embarrassing moments. Have you listened all of Lottie's embarrassing diaries? Book 1: The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks Book 2: The Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks Book 3: The Mega Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks Book 4: The Totally Disastrous School Trip of Lottie Brooks Book 5: The Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie Brooks Book 6: The Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks Other books from the world of Lottie Brooks: Lottie Brooks's Essential Guide to Life © Katie Kirby 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Katie Kirby (Author), Charlie Sanderson (Narrator)

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