General 4.5 out of 5 stars 78,324 Narración: 4.5 out of 5 stars 68,980 Historia 4.5 out of 5 stars 68,831
It Ends with Us
Lily hasn’t always had it easy, but that’s never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She’s come a long way from the small town where she grew up—she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business. And when she feels a spark with a gorgeous neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, everything in Lily’s life seems too good to be true.
Not what I expected.
De: Colleen Hoover
General 4.5 out of 5 stars 36,221 Narración: 5 out of 5 stars 31,751 Historia 4.5 out of 5 stars 31,693
It Starts with Us
Lily and her ex-husband, Ryle, have just settled into a civil coparenting rhythm when she suddenly bumps into her first love, Atlas, again. After nearly two years separated, she is elated that for once, time is on their side, and she immediately says yes when Atlas asks her on a date. But her excitement is quickly hampered by the knowledge that, though they are no longer married, Ryle is still very much a part of her life—and Atlas Corrigan is the one man he will hate being in his ex-wife and daughter’s life.
Good narration. Story was meh.
De: Colleen Hoover
General 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,486 Narración: 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,462 Historia 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,462
Drop Dead
Obituary writer Nadine Barbault doesn’t mind being called “Lady Death”. It suits the ice queen persona she’s cultivated to survive the fast-paced Toronto Herald. So when Nadine learns that famous (and reclusive) author Dot Voline has died, she doesn’t hesitate to run the obituary…only to discover that Dot is very much alive. Nadine’s screw-up has brought Wesley Chen of the rival Spear no end of joy—she’s been a thorn in his extremely ambitious side for years. But the renewed interest in Dot also surfaced chatter about a mysterious past scandal.
Clean and sweet
De: Lily Chu
General 4.5 out of 5 stars 58,060 Narración: 4.5 out of 5 stars 52,567 Historia 4.5 out of 5 stars 52,508
A Court of Thorns and Roses
When 19-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for it. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal, but Tamlin - one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled their world.
Bad ending and Immaturity
De: Sarah J. Maas
General 5 out of 5 stars 32,043 Narración: 5 out of 5 stars 30,808 Historia 5 out of 5 stars 30,809
The Women
Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these words, it is a revelation. Raised in the sun-drenched, idyllic world of Southern California and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing. But in 1965, the world is changing, and she suddenly dares to imagine a different future for herself. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path.
WOW. Just Wow
De: Kristin Hannah
General 5 out of 5 stars 136,822 Narración: 5 out of 5 stars 111,903 Historia 5 out of 5 stars 110,849
Atomic Habits
No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving - every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change.
Author went overboard hawking his site
De: James Clear
General 5 out of 5 stars 194,703 Narración: 5 out of 5 stars 170,860 Historia 5 out of 5 stars 170,348
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Book 1
Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!
A great reading of the wrong book
De: J.K. Rowling
General 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,534 Narración: 5 out of 5 stars 2,477 Historia 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,477
All the Colors of the Dark
1975 is a time of change in America. The Vietnam War is ending. Muhammad Ali is fighting Joe Frazier. And in the small town of Monta Clare, Missouri, girls are disappearing. When the daughter of a wealthy family is targeted, the most unlikely hero emerges—Patch, a local boy, who saves the girl, and, in doing so, leaves heartache in his wake. Patch and those who love him soon discover that the line between triumph and tragedy has never been finer. And that their search for answers will lead them to truths that could mean losing one another.
Best book of 2024
De: Chris Whitaker
General 4.5 out of 5 stars 24,378 Narración: 4.5 out of 5 stars 22,049 Historia 4.5 out of 5 stars 22,024
The Housemaid
I only try on one of Nina’s pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it’s like. But she soon finds out...and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it’s far too late. But I reassure myself: The Winchesters don’t know who I really am. They don’t know what I’m capable of....
One Big Cliche’
De: Freida McFadden
General 5 out of 5 stars 45,821 Narración: 5 out of 5 stars 41,155 Historia 5 out of 5 stars 41,116
A Court of Mist and Fury
Feyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court - but at a steep cost. Though she now has the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people. Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates its dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms - and she might be key to stopping it.
Shippers will either Love it or Hate it
De: Sarah J. Maas
General 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,286 Narración: 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,226 Historia 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,226
The God of the Woods
Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found.
Good story telling
De: Liz Moore
General 4.5 out of 5 stars 137 Narración: 5 out of 5 stars 134 Historia 4.5 out of 5 stars 134
Born of Blood and Ash
While Sera is finally free of Kolis and back with those she loves, not everything is calm. Memories of all she’s endured still haunt her, but Sera finally has hope for a future with the other half of her heart and soul. Nyktos desires, loves, and accepts every part of her—even the monstrous bits she still battles.
It ok
De: Jennifer L. Armentrout
General 4.5 out of 5 stars 33,624 Narración: 4.5 out of 5 stars 31,173 Historia 4.5 out of 5 stars 31,177
Fourth Wing
Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known as her tough-as-talons mother—has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders. But when you’re smaller than everyone else and your body is brittle, death is only a heartbeat away...because dragons don’t bond to “fragile” humans. They incinerate them.
Erotica with Dragons
De: Rebecca Yarros
General 5 out of 5 stars 135,027 Narración: 5 out of 5 stars 118,093 Historia 5 out of 5 stars 117,671
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Book 2
Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone... Dobby's sinister predictions seem to be coming true.
Jim Dale is wonderful!
De: J.K. Rowling
General 5 out of 5 stars 2,122 Narración: 5 out of 5 stars 2,033 Historia 5 out of 5 stars 2,033
The Anxious Generation
There is no bigger public health story now than the collapse in youth mental health. The numbers are terrifying and dominate our headlines. There has been much debate over how we got here, and what to do next, and bestselling author and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt is at the white-hot center of that discourse. Haidt has spent his career speaking wisdom and truth into the most difficult landscapes—communities polarized by politics and religion, campuses battling culture wars, and now the perfect storm contributing to a public health emergency for Gen Z.
A Parenting Book for the 2020's
De: Jonathan Haidt
General 4.5 out of 5 stars 6,137 Narración: 4.5 out of 5 stars 6,012 Historia 4.5 out of 5 stars 6,012
Mad Love
They were madly in love. The perfect couple. That was the story everyone in South River believed...until Gin Talcott and Adam Archer are found shot in their bed. Adam is dead at the scene. Gin is fighting for her life. Detectives Greta Jessup and Finn Pate are assigned to the case. Greta has a long history with Gin’s first husband, Eddie, and is determined to protect his 18-year-old twins. Piper discovered the bodies. Daniel is missing—and so is Adam’s gun.
Surprised
De: Wendy Walker
General 5 out of 5 stars 125,084 Narración: 5 out of 5 stars 109,684 Historia 5 out of 5 stars 109,278
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Book 3
When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry's tea leaves... But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking kiss...
Jim Dale at his best
De: J.K. Rowling
General 5 out of 5 stars 34,703 Narración: 4.5 out of 5 stars 30,978 Historia 5 out of 5 stars 30,938
A Court of Wings and Ruin
Feyre has returned to the Spring Court determined to gather information on Tamlin's maneuverings and the invading king threatening to bring Prythian to its knees. But to do so, she must play a deadly game of deceit - and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre but for her world as well.
Jennifer Ikeda declined to continue with theseries
De: Sarah J. Maas
General 5 out of 5 stars 120,110 Narración: 5 out of 5 stars 105,425 Historia 5 out of 5 stars 105,047
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Book 4
The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Hallowe'en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons and Dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through - alive!
“Harreeeeeeeeee”
De: J.K. Rowling
General 4.5 out of 5 stars 122,515 Narración: 4.5 out of 5 stars 107,892 Historia 4.5 out of 5 stars 107,758
Verity
Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of best-selling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read.
intriguing but skip if triggered by child abuse
De: Colleen Hoover
General 4.5 out of 5 stars 24,502 Narración: 4.5 out of 5 stars 20,363 Historia 4.5 out of 5 stars 20,241
48 Laws of Power
Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other infamous strategists. The 48 Laws of Power will fascinate any listener interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.
You don't have to be a psychopath to like this.
De: Robert Greene
General 5 out of 5 stars 111,868 Narración: 5 out of 5 stars 98,245 Historia 5 out of 5 stars 97,808
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Book 5
Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord's return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort's savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time...
Jim Dale is the BEST!
De: J.K. Rowling
General 4.5 out of 5 stars 57,939 Narración: 4.5 out of 5 stars 51,683 Historia 4.5 out of 5 stars 51,585
Hillbilly Elegy
Hillbilly Elegy is a passionate and personal analysis of a culture in crisis - that of white working-class Americans. The decline of this group, a demographic of our country that has been slowly disintegrating over 40 years, has been reported on with growing frequency and alarm but has never before been written about as searingly from the inside. J. D. Vance tells the true story of what a social, regional, and class decline feels like when you were born with it hung around your neck.
Enlightening!
De: J. D. Vance
General 4.5 out of 5 stars 18,115 Narración: 4.5 out of 5 stars 17,367 Historia 4.5 out of 5 stars 17,366
First Lie Wins
The identity comes first: Evie Porter. Once she’s given a name and location by her mysterious boss, Mr. Smith, she learns everything there is to know about the town and the people in it. Then the mark: Ryan Sumner. The last piece of the puzzle is the job. Evie isn’t privy to Mr. Smith’s real identity, but she knows this job isn't like the others. Ryan has gotten under her skin, and she’s starting to envision a different sort of life for herself. But Evie can’t make any mistakes—especially after what happened last time.
What’s The lie?
De: Ashley Elston
General 4.5 out of 5 stars 23,877 Narración: 4.5 out of 5 stars 22,493 Historia 4.5 out of 5 stars 22,491
Iron Flame
Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College―Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky. Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through. It’s not just that it’s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it’s designed to stretch the riders’ capacity for pain beyond endurance. It’s the new vice commandant, who’s made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is–unless she betrays the man she loves.
I wish I could throw this book off a cliff.
De: Rebecca Yarros
General 4.5 out of 5 stars 441 Narración: 4.5 out of 5 stars 431 Historia 4.5 out of 5 stars 431
The Wedding People
It’s a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn wearing a green dress and gold heels, not a bag in sight, alone. She's immediately mistaken by everyone in the lobby for one of the wedding people, but she’s actually the only guest at the Cornwall who isn’t here for the big event. Phoebe is here because she’s dreamed of coming for years—she hoped to shuck oysters and take sunset sails with her husband, only now she’s here without him, at rock bottom, and determined to have one last decadent splurge on herself.
Great story with poor audio editing
De: Alison Espach
General 5 out of 5 stars 104,862 Narración: 5 out of 5 stars 92,236 Historia 5 out of 5 stars 91,840
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Book 6
When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemort's darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny...
Masterful Narration Continues
De: J.K. Rowling
General 5 out of 5 stars 145,408 Narración: 5 out of 5 stars 129,192 Historia 5 out of 5 stars 128,658
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Book 7
As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin - Harry must stand and face his enemy...
I'm so sad it's over!!
De: J.K. Rowling
