Chillbooks Audiobooks

Andrew Lang's Tales of Troy: Ulysses the Sacker of Cities—retellings of Homer's epic stories including Ulysses' adventures, the stealing of Helen, the Trojan War, Achilles' rage, the death of Hector, and the famous Trojan Horse. Narrated with full subtitles and background music.

📖 About the Work

Tales of Troy: Ulysses the Sacker of Cities is Andrew Lang's accessible retelling of the Trojan War for younger readers, drawing from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. The stories follow the legendary hero Ulysses (Odysseus) from his boyhood through his cunning exploits during the decade-long siege of Troy. Lang vividly recounts the stealing of Helen by Paris, the great battles between Greeks and Trojans, the rage of Achilles, the death of noble Hector, the Amazon and Ethiopian invasions, and Ulysses' brilliant invention of the Wooden Horse that finally ended the war. These tales introduce readers to classical mythology's most famous heroes, warriors, and tragic events.

✍️ About Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang (1844–1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and collector of folklore and fairy tales. He is best known for his series of "Coloured" Fairy Books and his accessible retellings of classical myths and legends. Lang's gift for storytelling made ancient epics accessible to new generations, bridging classical literature and popular audiences.

🎙️ Narration

Engaging narration brings Lang's retellings to life, with full on-screen subtitles and background music—perfect for students of classical mythology, Homer enthusiasts, families discovering Greek legends, and anyone interested in the Trojan War and ancient heroes.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Tales of Troy: Ulysses the Sacker of Cities
• 00:17 – Chapter 1: The Boyhood and Parents of Ulysses
• 06:44 – Chapter 2: How People Lived in the Time of Ulysses
• 14:35 – Chapter 3: The Wooing of Helen of the Fair Hands
• 22:57 – Chapter 4: The Stealing of Helen (Part 1)
• 38:05 – Chapter 5: The Stealing of Helen (Part 2)
• 1:00:00 – Chapter 6: Trojan Victories
• 1:15:01 – Chapter 7: Battle at the Ships
• 1:26:45 – Chapter 8: The Slaying and Avenging of Patroclus
• 1:43:09 – Chapter 9: The Cruelty of Achilles and the Ransoming of Hector
• 1:49:22 – Chapter 10: How Ulysses Stole the Luck of Troy
• 2:11:49 – Chapter 11: The Amazons and Memnon—Death of Achilles (Part 1)
• 2:22:14 – Chapter 12: The Amazons and Memnon—Death of Achilles (Part 2)
• 2:38:31 – Chapter 13: Ulysses Seeks Achilles' Son—Valour of Eurypylus
• 2:56:12 – Chapter 14: The Slaying of Paris
• 3:08:29 – Chapter 15: How Ulysses Invented the Horse of Tree

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William Shakespeare's Sonnets—the complete collection of 154 poems exploring love, beauty, time, mortality, and immortality through verse. Featuring the famous "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" and "Let me not to the marriage of true minds." Narrated by Chris Hughes with full subtitles and lofi background music.

📖 About the Work

Shakespeare's Sonnets (published 1609) comprise 154 poems in sonnet form written by William Shakespeare, dealing with themes of love, beauty, politics, mortality, and the passage of time. Probably written over several years in the 1590s–1600s, the sonnets are traditionally divided into two sequences: sonnets 1-126 (addressed to a young man, often called the "Fair Youth") and sonnets 127-152 (addressed to a mysterious "Dark Lady"). The collection includes some of English literature's most famous love poems, such as Sonnet 18 ("Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?") and Sonnet 116 ("Let me not to the marriage of true minds"). Shakespeare's mastery of the sonnet form, combined with his profound exploration of human emotion and mortality, has made these poems enduring classics studied and beloved for over 400 years.

✍️ About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was an English playwright and poet widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Known for plays including Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare also created some of English literature's finest lyric poetry. His 154 sonnets remain among the most analyzed and celebrated poems ever written, exploring universal themes with linguistic brilliance and emotional depth.

🎙️ Narration

Chris Hughes brings clear narration to Shakespeare's complete sonnet sequence, with full on-screen subtitles and lofi background music—perfect for poetry lovers, students of English literature, romantics, and anyone appreciating the beauty of Shakespearean verse.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Shakespeare's Sonnets
• 00:03 – Sonnets 1-10
• 08:42 – Sonnets 11-20
• 17:49 – Sonnets 21-30
• 26:41 – Sonnets 31-40
• 36:11 – Sonnets 41-50
• 45:26 – Sonnets 51-60
• 54:13 – Sonnets 61-70
• 1:03:00 – Sonnets 71-80
• 1:11:53 – Sonnets 81-90
• 1:21:13 – Sonnets 91-100
• 1:30:49 – Sonnets 101-110
• 1:39:57 – Sonnets 111-120
• 1:49:04 – Sonnets 121-130
• 1:58:15 – Sonnets 131-140
• 2:07:29 – Sonnets 141-154

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Sun Tzu's The Art of War—the ancient Chinese military treatise on strategy, tactics, and conflict that has influenced military leaders, business executives, and thinkers for over 2,500 years. Translated by Lionel Giles, narrated by Moira Fogarty with full subtitles and background music by Sarah The Illstrumentalist.

📖 About the Work

The Art of War (6th century BCE) is a Chinese military treatise written by Sun Tzu. Composed of 13 chapters, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, it has long been praised as the definitive work on military strategies and tactics. The work explores laying plans, waging war, attack by stratagem, tactical dispositions, energy, maneuvering, and the use of spies. Beyond military applications, The Art of War has been successfully applied to business strategy, leadership, negotiations, and competitive situations. Its famous maxims—"know your enemy and know yourself" and "all warfare is based on deception"—remain foundational to strategic thinking worldwide, making it one of the most influential texts in history.

✍️ About Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu (c. 544–496 BCE) was a Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher who lived during the Eastern Zhou period. Though little is known about his life, his work has profoundly influenced both Western and East Asian military thinking, philosophy, and strategic planning. Notably, Sun Tzu emphasized that the supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting—strategic victory through intelligence and positioning rather than brute force.

🎙️ Narration & Translation

Moira Fogarty brings clear narration to Lionel Giles' classic 1910 translation, with full on-screen subtitles and background music by Sarah The Illstrumentalist—perfect for strategists, business leaders, students of military history, and anyone interested in strategic thinking and competitive advantage.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Narrated by Moira Fogarty
• 00:10 – Chapters 1-2: Laying Plans / Waging War
• 08:29 – Chapters 3-4: Attack by Stratagem / Tactical Dispositions
• 16:16 – Chapters 5-6: Energy / Weak Points and Strong
• 26:51 – Chapters 7-8: Maneuvering / Variation in Tactics
• 43:46 – Chapters 9-10: The Army on the March / Terrain
• 50:25 – Chapter 11: The Nine Situations
• 1:03:23 – Chapters 12-13: The Attack by Fire / The Use of Spies

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Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities, Book 3: "The Track of a Storm"—the climactic final section of Dickens' masterpiece about love, sacrifice, and redemption during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror. Narrated by Paul Adams with full subtitles and background music.

📖 About This Book

Book the Third: "The Track of a Storm" is the powerful conclusion of A Tale of Two Cities. Set in Paris during the height of the Reign of Terror, this final section follows the characters as they face the Revolution's violence and the threat of the guillotine. The story reaches its emotional climax with one of literature's most famous acts of self-sacrifice, as Sydney Carton achieves redemption through his ultimate gesture of love. This section contains the novel's most memorable and moving moments, culminating in Carton's immortal final words: "It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done."

📖 About the Work

A Tale of Two Cities (1859) is Charles Dickens' historical novel set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. With over 200 million copies sold, it ranks among the most famous works of fiction in history. The novel depicts the plight of French peasantry demoralized by aristocratic oppression, the corresponding revolutionary brutality, and social parallels with contemporary London. The story follows several protagonists through these tumultuous events, exploring themes of resurrection, sacrifice, love, and the cycles of violence. Opening with the immortal line "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," the novel remains Dickens' most enduringly popular work.

✍️ About Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was an English writer and social critic regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works—including Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, David Copperfield, and A Christmas Carol—combined masterful storytelling with sharp social commentary. A Tale of Two Cities stands as his most widely read novel, published in weekly installments in his periodical All the Year Round from April to November 1859.

🎙️ Narration

Paul Adams brings compelling narration to the dramatic conclusion of Dickens' revolutionary epic, with full on-screen subtitles and background music—perfect for fans of historical fiction, Dickens enthusiasts, and those seeking stories of redemption and sacrifice.

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Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities, Book 2: "The Golden Thread"—the middle section developing the love story between Lucie Manette (the "golden thread") and Charles Darnay, while revolutionary tensions build toward the Terror. Narrated by Paul Adams with full subtitles and background music.

📖 About This Book

Book the Second: "The Golden Thread" follows Lucie Manette—whose love and devotion bind the characters together like a golden thread—as she marries Charles Darnay and builds a life in England. Meanwhile, the storm clouds of revolution gather in France. This section develops the novel's central relationships and explores the contrast between peaceful domestic life in London and the growing violence in Paris. The characters' fates become increasingly intertwined as the French Revolution moves toward its violent climax, setting the stage for the dramatic events of Book 3.

📖 About the Work

A Tale of Two Cities (1859) is Charles Dickens' historical novel set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. With over 200 million copies sold, it ranks among the most famous works of fiction in history. The novel depicts the plight of French peasantry demoralized by aristocratic oppression, the corresponding revolutionary brutality, and social parallels with contemporary London. The story follows several protagonists through these tumultuous events, exploring themes of resurrection, sacrifice, love, and the cycles of violence. Opening with the immortal line "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," the novel remains Dickens' most enduringly popular work.

✍️ About Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was an English writer and social critic regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works—including Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, David Copperfield, and A Christmas Carol—combined masterful storytelling with sharp social commentary. A Tale of Two Cities stands as his most widely read novel, published in weekly installments in his periodical All the Year Round from April to November 1859.

🎙️ Narration

Paul Adams brings compelling narration to the second book of Dickens' revolutionary epic, with full on-screen subtitles and background music—perfect for fans of historical fiction, Dickens enthusiasts, and those exploring classic literature about love amid revolution.

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Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus (1818) by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley  - Full Audiobook with relaxing music, narrated by Cori Samuel.

Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities, Book 1: "Recalled to Life"—the opening section of Dickens' masterpiece introducing Dr. Manette's mysterious imprisonment and release, setting the stage for a tale of love, sacrifice, and revolution during the French Revolution. Narrated by Paul Adams with full subtitles and background music.

📖 About This Book

Book the First: "Recalled to Life" opens with Dickens' famous line "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" and introduces the main characters and themes. In 1775, Jarvis Lorry travels to Paris to retrieve Dr. Alexandre Manette, who has been mysteriously imprisoned in the Bastille for 18 years and is now being "recalled to life." The doctor is reunited with his daughter Lucie, whom he has never known. This opening book establishes the atmosphere of pre-Revolutionary tension and introduces the theme of resurrection that runs throughout the novel.

📖 About the Work

A Tale of Two Cities (1859) is Charles Dickens' historical novel set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. With over 200 million copies sold, it ranks among the most famous works of fiction in history. The novel depicts the plight of French peasantry demoralized by aristocratic oppression, the corresponding revolutionary brutality, and social parallels with contemporary London. The story follows several protagonists through these tumultuous events, exploring themes of resurrection, sacrifice, love, and the cycles of violence. The novel remains Dickens' most enduringly popular work.

✍️ About Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was an English writer and social critic regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works—including Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, David Copperfield, and A Christmas Carol—combined masterful storytelling with sharp social commentary. A Tale of Two Cities stands as his most widely read novel, published in weekly installments in his periodical All the Year Round from April to November 1859.

🎙️ Narration

Paul Adams brings compelling narration to the opening of Dickens' revolutionary epic, with full on-screen subtitles and background music—perfect for fans of historical fiction, Dickens enthusiasts, and those beginning this classic tale of two cities.

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📘 At Chillbooks, we present fully subtitled audiobooks of classic literature, philosophy, and historical texts.

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson - complete audiobook with relaxing music.