Nonfiction
The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. By Amanda Montell. Read by the author. 6hr. Simon & Schuster Audio, DD (9781797175577).
The popular Sounds like a Cult podcaster treats the topic of cognitive bias as a social exploration of how our brains can trick us.
Ambition Monster. By Jennifer Romolini. Read by the author. 9.5hr. Simon & Schuster Audio, DD (9781797179186).
This candid audiobook is recommended for anyone with aspirations of leadership in the corporate world, illustrating how overachieving can be shaped by our environment, personality, and obstacles.
At the Edge of Empire: A Family’s Reckoning with China. By Edward Wong. Read by Will Dao and the author. 17hr. Books on Tape, DD (9780593908860).
After 20 years of stage performance, Dao’s narrative skills are top notch here as he records, reveals, and regales listeners with Wong’s odyssey into his father’s life.
Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me. By Whoopi Goldberg. Read by the author. 6.5hr. Blackstone, DD (9798200918539).
The EGOT-winner works through the stories of her life in a vibrant and visceral narration that entrances the listener; a true mark of a consummate entertainer.
Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who’ve Made It. By Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi. Read by the authors. 6.5hr. Simon & Schuster Audio, DD (9781797174419).
Success-minded listeners will find this audio appealing from beginning to end.
The Color of Everything: A Journey to Quiet the Chaos Within. By Cory Richards. Read by the author. 11.5hr. Books on Tape, DD (9780593908464).
Richards’ powerful candor will inspire anyone struggling with mental health to feel less alone, find help, and make prospective progress.
Coming Home. By Brittney Griner and Michelle Burford. Read by Andia Winslow and Brittney Griner. 10.5hr. Books on Tape, DD (9780593948675).
WNBA star Griner shares her experience in the Russian prison system. The introduction, read in Griner’s distinct voice, helps center readers, while Winslow captures Griner’s struggle by reflecting her vocal presence and tone.
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