have you ever run out of audible credits? Audible subscribers can access many books and podcasts on Audible.com for free. That means you can listen to select audiobooks without spending Audible credits.
We’ve compiled a list of some of the best free audiobooks on Amazon’s Audible service to listen to when you can’t spend a credit. From science fiction to nonfiction, from classic stories to new releases, here are some of the best audiobooks out there right now.
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The best Audible books on our list are available through the Audible Plus catalog, Audible Originals, or are classified as free titles. There isn’t a complete list of free audiobooks, but if you know where to look, you’ll find a great selection of audiobooks that won’t cost you anything extra.
1. the visit of chimamanda ngozi adichie
from the author of americanah, one of the best books of 2013 according to the new york times, comes the visit, a science fiction short story that is part of the black stars series of speculative fiction from black authors. Hear a story about a matriarchal world where role reversal means men are under surveillance.
2. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
maggie gyllenhaal narrates this edition of the russian classic. Ever since Tolstoy wrote this before 1927, this artwork has been in the public domain. however, it’s still as relevant as ever, which explains why it’s still trending.
3. myths of stephen fry
stephen fry wrote and narrated these mythical tales of zeus and the other inhabitants of mount olympus. he is one of the funniest comedians around, and his treatment and retelling of Greek myths are unmissable.
4. sherlock holmes by arthur conan doyle
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Speaking of Stephen Fry, his narration makes this monstrous collection of Sherlock Holmes stories a delight to listen to. Fry reads six collections of stories about the moody English detective that are over sixty hours long. this downloadable audiobook will keep you entertained for days.
5. the jane austen collection
An all-star cast narrates this collection of Jane Austen novels. you’ll get 45 hours of jane austen goodness. Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Claire Foy, who you may know from her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II on the Netflix series The Crown. This audiobook collection also includes Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion. so make yourself a cup of earl gray tea and relax.
6. thicker than tyler shultz water
if you followed the rise and fall of theranos founder elizabeth holmes, you might be interested in this documentary account of a former employee whose family was deeply involved in the theranos scandal.
7. jodi picoult’s choice
picoult’s short story about an ex-partner’s unwanted pregnancy has a timely theme with a twist: it’s the men who are pregnant in this dystopian crisis.
8. alien iii by william gibson
william gibson wrote a draft script for a possible alien iii movie in 1987. his version was never filmed, but you can listen to it on the audible app. In this full-cast production, you’ll recognize the voices of alien movie stars Lance Hendrickson (Corporal Hicks) and Michael Biehn (Bishop).
9. alice adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll
Narrated by megastar Scarlett Johansson, this audio treatment of the classic fantasy fairy tale about Alice, the White Rabbit, and the Cheshire Cat was directed by Johansson’s sister, Vanessa. so if you’re in the mood for a whimsical, nonsensical story, give this one a listen.
10. Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankel
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Frankel has written a fascinating memoir about his experience in the Nazi concentration camps. Incredibly, Frankel found purpose and meaning in the experience and became the head of the department of neurology at the Vienna Polyclinic Hospital. His views on meaning and mental health were foundational to the field of positive psychology. This book is considered one of the most influential books in the world.
11. jane eyre by charlotte brontë
brontë’s classic story about jane and mr. Rochester is known as one of the most famous romance novels of all time. You may recognize the voice of Thandie Newton from movies like Mission: Impossible 2 and Solo: A Star Wars Story.
12. so you want to talk about race by ijeoma oluo
let’s be honest: talking about race can be difficult. Author Ijeoma Oluo helps readers (and listeners) learn new ways to think about structural injustice and discuss racism.
13. Caffeine: How Caffeine Created the Modern World by Michael Pollan
You probably had a caffeinated beverage today. Michael Pollan, author of the best-selling book In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto and How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Death, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence , brings his signature approach to science and history. On the topic of caffeine. pour yourself another cup and learn how caffeine has changed the course of human history.
14. surely you are joking, mr. feynman by richard feynman
richard feynman was a theoretical physicist with a talent for explaining complex concepts in a simple and often entertaining way. the stories he tells in this book, which he narrated himself, range from his fascination with opening safes to his work on the manhattan project.
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Avid readers know that purchasing reading materials can be quite expensive. Fortunately, there are ways to get some books and audiobooks for free. In addition to the list of free audiobooks on Audible above, consider searching for titles on Librivox. if you have a library card, you can also access the collections at hoopla and overdrive.
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