Escape Reality Through Your Headphones With Free Audiobook

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 355771

Title: Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language

Author: Amanda Montell

Narrator: Amanda Montell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6:57:14

Language: English

Release date: 05-28-19

Publisher: Harper Wave

Genres: Non-Fiction, Social Science, Language Instruction, Language Arts

Summary:

As funny as it is informative, this book will have you laughing out loud while you contemplate the revolutionary power of words. Camille Perri, author of The Assistants and When Katie Met Cassidy

A brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us.

The word bitch conjures many images for many people, but it is most often meant to describe an unpleasant woman. Even before its usage to mean a female canine, bitch didnt refer to gender at allit originated as a gender-neutral word meaning genitalia. A perfectly innocuous word devolving into a female insult is the case for tons more terms, including hussywhich simply meant housewifeor slut, which meant an untidy person and was also used to describe men. These words are just a few among historys many English slurs hurled at women.

Amanda Montell, reporter and feminist linguist, deconstructs languagefrom insults and cursing, gossip, and catcalling to grammar and pronunciation patternsto reveal the ways it has been used for centuries to keep women and other marginalized genders from power. Ever wonder why so many people are annoyed when women talk with vocal fry or use the word like as a filler? Or why certain gender-neutral terms stick and others dont? Or where stereotypes of how women and men speak come from in the first place?

Montell effortlessly moves between history, science, and popular culture to explore these questions and moreand how we can use the answers to effect real social change. Her irresistible humor shines through, making linguistics not only approachable but both downright hilarious and profound, demonstrated in chapters such as:

Slutty Skanks and Nasty Dykes: A Comprehensive List of Gendered Insults

How to Embarrass the Shit Out of People Who Try to Correct Your Grammar

Fuck it: An Ode to Cursing While Female

Cyclops, Panty Puppet, Bald Headed Bastard and 100+ Other Things to Call Your Genitalia

Wordslut gets to the heart of our language, marvels at its elasticity, and sheds much-needed light into the biases that shadow women in our culture and our consciousness.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Contact: [email protected]

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 368633

Title: Every Man a Hero: A Memoir of D-Day, the First Wave at Omaha Beach, and a World at War

Author: Jim DeFelice, Ray Lambert

Narrator: Kaleo Griffith

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7:40:27

Language: English

Release date: 05-28-19

Publisher: HarperAudio

Genres: History, Biography & Memoir, Military

Summary:

AN EXTRAORDINARY AND UNFORGETTABLE NEW FIRSTHAND ACCOUNT OF D-DAY

Seventy-five years ago, he hit Omaha Beach with the first wave. Now Ray Lambert, ninety-eight years old, delivers one of the most remarkable memoirs of our time, a tour-de-force of remembrance evoking his role as a decorated World War II medic who risked his life to save the heroes of D-Day.

At five a.m. on June 6, 1944, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ray Lambert worked his way through a throng of nervous soldiers to a wind-swept deck on a troopship off the coast of Normandy, France. A familiar voice cut through the wind and rumble of the ships engines. Ray! called his brother, Bill. Ray, head of a medical team for the First Divisions famed 16th Infantry Regiment, had already won a silver star in 1943 for running through German lines to rescue trapped men, one of countless rescues hed made in North Africa and Sicily.

This is going to be the worst yet, Ray told his brother, who served alongside him throughout the war.

If I dont make it, said Bill, take care of my family.

I will, said Ray. He thought about his wife and sona boy he had yet to see. Same for me. The words were barely out of Rays mouth when a shout came from below.

To the landing craft!

The brothers parted. Their destinies lay ten miles away, on the bloodiest shore of Normandy, a plot of Omaha Beach ironically code named Easy Red.

Less than five hours later, after saving dozens of lives and being wounded at least three separate times, Ray would lose consciousness in the shallow water of the beach under heavy fire. He would wake on the deck of a landing ship to find his battered brother clinging to life next to him.

Every Man a Hero is the unforgettable story not only of what happened in the incredible and desperate hours on Omaha Beach, but of the bravery and courage that preceded them, throughout the Second World Warfrom the sands of Africa, through the treacherous mountain passes of Sicily, and beyond to the greatest military victory the world has ever known.

Contact: [email protected]

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 379673

Title: Jaclyn Hyde

Author: Annabeth Bondor-Stone, Connor White

Narrator: Em Eldridge

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4:17:24

Language: English

Release date: 05-28-19

Publisher: HarperCollins

Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Mystery & Fantasy

Summary:

In this heartwarming and hilarious reimagining of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a secret potion accidentally turns eager-to-please eighth grader Jaclyn into Jackie, a goblin-like monster wholl do anything to win at everything she doesno matter how much chaos she creates along the way.

Jaclyn Hyde is almost perfect. Whether shes baking cookies for her classmates, building a replica Mt. Vesuvius for the science fair, or practicing her lines for Fog Island: The Musical, she almost never makes mistakes.

But when she discovers the last batch of perfection potion in an abandoned laboratory, Jaclyn decides that being almost perfect isnt perfect enough anymore.

But instead she finds out that trying to be perfectly perfect isnt all its cracked up to be. In fact, its downright horrifying. The potion turns Jaclyn into Jackie, a goblin-like monster wholl do anything to make sure Jaclyn comes out on top.

Suddenly, shes wreaking havoc on the school play, stealing someone elses brownies to pass off as her own, and even destroying someones painting to get herself crowned  Artist of the Week. And thats just the beginning. Jackie will stop at nothing to make sure everyone knows just how perfect Jaclyn really is.

So now, if Jaclyn wants to save her school, her friends, and herself from her perfectly horrifying alter-ego, shes going to have to screw up her courage and risk it alleven if that means admitting that she never was as perfect as she seemed.

Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White, the authors of Time Tracers and the Shivers series, bring their signature wit and humor to this thrilling new take on The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hydejust right for anyone whos ever wished to be more perfect.

Contact: [email protected]

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 360564

Title: After Life: My Journey from Incarceration to Freedom

Author: Alice Marie Johnson

Narrator: Machelle Williams

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7:57:00

Language: English

Release date: 05-21-19

Publisher: HarperAudio

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Social Science, Counseling & Inspirational

Summary:

Foreword by Kim Kardashian West

The true-life story of the woman whose life sentence for non-violent drug trafficking was commuted by President Donald Trump thanks to the efforts of Kim Kardashian Westan inspiring memoir of faith, hope, mercy, and gratitude.

How do you hold on to hope after more than twenty years of imprisonment? For Alice Marie Johnson the answer lies with God.

For years, Alice lived a normal life without a criminal recordshe was a manager at FedEx, a wife, and a mother. But after an emotionally and financially tumultuous period in her life left her with few options, she turned to crime as a way to pay off her mounting debts. Convicted in 1996 for her nonviolent involvement in a Memphis cocaine trafficking organization, Alice received a life sentence under the mandatory sentencing laws of the time. Locked behind bars, Alice looked to God. Eventually becoming an ordained minister, she relied on her faith to sustain hope over more than two decadesuntil 2018, when the president commuted her sentence at the behest of Kim Kardashian West, who had taken up Alices cause.

In this honest, faith-driven memoir, Alice explains how she held on to hope and gave it to others, from becoming a playwright to mentoring her fellow prisoners. She reveals how Christianity and her unshakeable belief in God helped her persevere and inspired her to share her faith in a video that would go viraland come to the attention of celebrities who were moved to action.

Today, Alice is an icon for the prison reform movement and a humble servant who embraces gratitude and God for her freedom. In this powerful book, she recalls all of the firsts she has experienced through her activism and provides an authentic portrait of the crisis that is mass incarceration. Linking social justice to spiritual faith, she makes a persuasive and poignant argument for justice that transcends tribal politics. Her story is a beacon in the darkness of despair, reminding us of the power of redemption and the importance of making second chances count.

Contact: [email protected]

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 379665

Title: Closed and Common Orbit

Author: Becky Chambers

Narrator: Rachel Dulude

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11:30:50

Language: English

Release date: 05-21-19

Publisher: HarperAudio

Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fiction & Literature, Action & Adventure, Space Opera

Summary:

Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Series!

A Publishers Weekly ''Best Books of 2017'' pick!

Nominated for the 2017 Hugo Award for Best Novel!

Shortlisted for the 2017 Arthur C. Clarke Award!

Winner of the Prix Julia-Verlanger!

Embark on an exciting, adventurous, and dangerous journey through the galaxy with the motley crew of the spaceship Wayfarer in this fun and heart-warming space operathe sequel to the acclaimed The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet.

Lovelace was once merely a ships artificial intelligence. When she wakes up in a new body, following a total system shut-down and reboot, she has no memory of what came before. As Lovelace learns to negotiate the universe and discover who she is, she makes friends with Pepper, an excitable engineer, whos determined to help her learn and grow.

Together, Pepper and Lovey will discover that no matter how vast space is, two people can fill it together.

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet introduced listeners to the incredible world of Rosemary Harper, a young woman with a restless soul and secrets to keep. When she joined the crew of the Wayfarer, an intergalactic ship, she got more than she bargained forand learned to live with, and love, her rag-tag collection of crewmates.

A Closed and Common Orbit is the stand-alone sequel to that beloved debut novel, and is perfect for fans of Firefly, Joss Whedon, Mass Effect, and Star Wars.

Contact: [email protected]

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 379666

Title: Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

Author: Becky Chambers

Narrator: Rachel Dulude

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14:25:20

Language: English

Release date: 05-21-19

Publisher: HarperAudio

Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fiction & Literature, Action & Adventure, Space Opera

Summary:

Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Series!

The acclaimed modern science fiction masterpiece, included on Library Journal's Best SFF of 2016, the Barnes & Nobles Sci-Fi Fantasy Blog Best Books of 2015, the Tor.com Best Books of 2015, Readers Choice, as well as nominated for the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the Kitschie, and the Bailey's Women's Prize.

Follow a motley crew on an exciting journey through spaceand one adventurous young explorer who discovers the meaning of family in the far reaches of the universein this light-hearted debut space opera from a rising sci-fi star.

Rosemary Harper doesnt expect much when she joins the crew of the aging Wayfarer. While the patched-up ship has seen better days, it offers her a bed, a chance to explore the far-off corners of the galaxy, and most importantly, some distance from her past. An introspective young woman who learned early to keep to herself, shes never met anyone remotely like the ships diverse crew, including Sissix, the exotic reptilian pilot, chatty engineers Kizzy and Jenks who keep the ship running, and Ashby, their noble captain.

Life aboard the Wayfarer is chaotic and crazyexactly what Rosemary wants. Its also about to get extremely dangerous when the crew is offered the job of a lifetime. Tunneling wormholes through space to a distant planet is definitely lucrative and will keep them comfortable for years. But risking her life wasnt part of the plan. In the far reaches of deep space, the tiny Wayfarer crew will confront a host of unexpected mishaps and thrilling adventures that force them to depend on each other. To survive, Rosemarys got to learn how to rely on this assortment of oddballsan experience that teaches her about love and trust, and that having a family isnt necessarily the worst thing in the universe.

Contact: [email protected]

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 356485

Title: It's Hot in the Hamptons: A Novel

Author: Holly Peterson

Narrator: Devon Sorvari

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12:14:50

Language: English

Release date: 05-21-19

Publisher: HarperAudio

Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Contemporary Women, Family Life

Summary:

From the author of the summer hit It Happens in The Hamptons comes an unforgettable new novel about the women who live and love in the Hamptons.

In the Hamptons, no rules apply, especially in matters of moneyand the heart

Raised in East Hampton, Caroline never thought shed be one of the city people who spent summers and weekends at the beach. But, once her husbands business takes off, a job stint transplants the couple permanently into Manhattan lifewhere the phrase When you marry for money, you work for it every day, reflects her neighbors lives. And where entitled husbands, like hers, embark on affair after affair with little consequence.

Time for the wives to get even.

When Carolines friend Annabelle suggests they experiment as their wayward mates have, Caroline resists at first. That is, until a scroll through an iPad makes her reconsiderand a pact between two friends is made.

The agreement quickly turns serious when Caroline begins to confront the man her husband has become, or perhaps always has been. Will a summer affair give Caroline clarity or make her lose hold on the reins of her life? And, when an old lover returns, is she ready to risk all for a chance at happiness

Contact: [email protected]

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 379670

Title: To Tame a Wild Cowboy: Cupid, Texas

Author: Lori Wilde

Narrator: Lisa Zimmerman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10:05:40

Language: English

Release date: 05-21-19

Publisher: HarperAudio

Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Contemporary Women

Summary:

What would it take to tame a wild cowboy?

One minute, Rhett Lockhart is a love em and leave em bull rider with a slow, sexy smile, a swagger, and not a care in the world. The next, he learns his free-wheeling days are over: a baby has been abandoned in the hospital, and theres no question: hes the father. But from the first moment he gazes into his daughters eyes, he knows the moment has come to say no to no-strings. Its time to grow up.

Standing in his way is the babys foster mother, Tara Alzate, who doesnt quite believe Rhett is ready to change his ways. Still, shes not not immune to his considerable charms. So when he proposes a marriage of convenience and shared custody, against her better judgement, she says I do. Can Tara tame this wild cowboy and make her own, long-buried dreams come true?

A Cupid, Texas novel

Contact: [email protected]

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 356490

Title: Resistance Women: A Novel

Author: Jennifer Chiaverini

Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld

Format: Unabridged

Length: 20:09:50

Language: English

Release date: 05-14-19

Publisher: HarperAudio

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction

Summary:

From the New York Times bestselling author of Mrs. Lincolns Dressmaker, an enthralling historical saga that recreates the danger, romance, and sacrifice of an era and brings to life one courageous, passionate AmericanMildred Fish Harnackand her circle of women friends who waged a clandestine battle against Hitler in Nazi Berlin.

After Wisconsin graduate student Mildred Fish marries brilliant German economist Arvid Harnack, she accompanies him to his German homeland, where a promising future awaits. In the thriving intellectual culture of 1930s Berlin, the newlyweds create a rich new life filled with love, friendships, and rewarding workbut the rise of a malevolent new political faction inexorably changes their fate.

As Adolf Hitler and his Nazi Party wield violence and lies to seize power, Mildred, Arvid, and their friends resolve to resist. Mildred gathers intelligence for her American contacts, including Martha Dodd, the vivacious and very modern daughter of the US ambassador. Her German friends, aspiring author Greta Kuckoff and literature student Sara Weiss, risk their lives to collect information from journalists, military officers, and officials within the highest levels of the Nazi regime.

For years, Mildreds network stealthily fights to bring down the Third Reich from within. But when Nazi radio operatives detect an errant Russian signal, the Harnack resistance cell is exposed, with fatal consequences.

Inspired by actual events, Resistance Women is an enthralling, unforgettable story of ordinary people determined to resist the rise of evil, sacrificing their own lives and liberty to fight injustice and defend the oppressed.

This audiobook includes an episode of the Book Club Girl Podcast, featuring an interview with Jennifer Chiaverini about Resistance Women.

Contact: [email protected]

Listen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day free trial :
https://esound.space/full

ID: 355079

Title: Just Show Up: And Other Enduring Values from Baseball's Iron Man

Author: Cal Ripken Jr., James Dale

Narrator: Cal Ripken Jr.

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3:33:23

Language: English

Release date: 05-14-19

Publisher: HarperAudio

Genres: Sports & Recreation, Biography & Memoir, Baseball

Summary:

Iron Man Cal Ripken Jr.the 19-time All-Star, World-Series winning legend, American League MVP, and record holder who played 2,632 consecutive gamesoutlines eight rules for the game of baseball and life, draws from the lessons he has learned on and off the field.

Cal Ripken Jr. is a baseball legend. But legends arent born, theyre made. For twenty-one seasons Ripken took the field day in and day out, through cold, heat, rain, and sometimes snow, playing in more than 3,000 games for the Baltimore Orioles. In 1983, the revered shortstop helped lead his team to victory in the World Series. On September 6, 1995, Ripken did the seemingly impossible, he surpassed Lou Gehrigs unbreakable fifty-six-year-old Iron Man record, setting a new mark of 2131 consecutive games then played another 501 consecutive games. Throughout his career, Ripken was admired for his consistency, hard work, and loyalty. There were successes and failures, but above all was an old-fashioned sense of doing whats right, every single day.

Since retiring in 2001, Ripken has enjoyed a successful career as a baseball analyst, entrepreneur, and author. Now, in Just Show Up, he reflects on his life and career to offer lessons for the next generation and those to come. Ripken speaks eloquently about the timeless values he has lived by: Life is a streak, play the long game; Success and money are not the same; Play fair, win fair. And he shares stories of his legendary father, Baltimore Oriole coach and manager Cal Ripken Sr., what it took to keep the streak alive, and what it meant to bring the World Series to Baltimore.

Cal Ripkens message is simple yet poignant; wisdom essential to anyone trying to forge a successful life in times that are often chaotic. Blending insights from sports, business, and a life well-lived, Just Show Up is the story of an American legend and the principles he has lived by, standards our time needs.

Contact: [email protected]