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Bonnie Garmus’ debut novel, Lessons in Chemistry, became an instant best seller when it published in 2022. Listen in to this joyful conversation as Audible Editor Patty and Bonnie discuss the novel and why we should all be a little bit more like Elizabeth Zott, its trailblazing main character.

Hello Sleep's guided meditations are based on the techniques and practices of mindfulness meditation which have been scientifically investigated and found to help insomnia.

Music finds its way into every corner of our world. Whether it's sounds written to soothe our four-legged friends, or a loud, politically charged punk song, music can change the way we feel and often has larger implications than we imagine. In the latest Audible Original series, Pitch, you'll hear an incredible range of stories that illustrate why music is so central in our connections to each other, our history, and how we navigate the culture and the current moment.

The comedy nerds at Audible have concocted another top notch lineup, jam packed with an assortment of stand up acts sure to elevate you to comedic euphoria! This is Punchlines: Monsters, Wingmen and Snackheads.

Travis Beacham, writer of hits like Pacific Rim and Carnival Row, wanted to create an audio drama from the listener’s perspective. Here, he discusses his immersive, post-apocalyptic (and vampiric!) Audible Original, Impact Winter, with Audible Editor Melissa.

You could say you heard them here first - 20 up-and-coming and breakthrough performers recently recorded by Audible Comedy in Punchlines Episode 3: Fresh from Clubs Across the USA.

Do you struggle to Sleep Sound? In this new season of the popular sleep aid podcast, model and tv personality Antoni Porowski will lead you on a journey to deep relaxation.

Discover your next audiobook obsession – by hearing what Audible editors are obsessively listening to right now. Eavesdrop on an unfettered, informal, lighthearted conversation that will give you the inside scoop on must-haves for your library.

An anthology of over 60 classic poems of war and remembrance. The horrors of war have prompted countless soldiers and civilians to compose poetry, whether to denounce needless slaughter, celebrate courage or honour the dead. Beautifully read by Dean Lennox Kelly, Jenny Agutter, Michael Jayston, Rupert Holliday Evans and Samantha Bond, these timeless poems are poignant and powerful.

Go inside the minds of today's most notable authors as they sit down with the Audible Editors to answer thought-provoking questions about their lives and work. Get to know the people behind the words, straight from the source - only on SiriusXM and Audible

[Contains sensitive content] On a warm evening in a small Mexican border town, men and women started disappearing. Local officials were warned to stay away and when it was all done, up to 200 people were gone. The Making of a Massacre is five-part true story detailing how well-intentioned efforts to curtail the drug trade by the US and Mexican governments had devastating effects. Led by ProPublica's award-winning journalist Ginger Thompson and featuring true to life performances by notable actors Cheech Marin, Danny Trejo, Alana del la Garza, Clifton Collins Jr. and Snow Tha Product, listeners will hear how a town was caught in the crossfire of the drug war. When you add Making of a Massacre to your library you will receive all 5 episodes, each with a runtime of approximately 25 minutes.

The cult classic is back with all new audio episodes. Our Audible Comedy series stars Jonathan Katz, H. Jon Benjamin, Laura Silverman and a killer cast of comedians on the couch playing themselves including Sarah Silverman, Ray Romano, Ted Danson, "Weird Al" Yankovic & more.

Storytelling aficionado and inquisitive host Eugene Mirman (Bob’s Burgers) sits down with special guests and injects “hold on” to probe for funny details they might have left out of their true, entertaining, and personal stories. This season, guests include: “Weird Al” Yankovic, Lisa Lampanelli, Jim Gaffigan, and Kumail Nanjiani.

Lewis Black (the voice of “Anger” from Inside Out) serves as America's ranter-in-chief as he gives voice to fans’ real-life rants from the world of politics, fancy coffee, bad driving, religion, and soggy sandwiches.

The brutalized body of 14-year-old Emmett Till was published in Jet magazine at the insistence of his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. Mamie wanted the horrific photograph of her son’s lynched body to be displayed for the world to see, to expose America to its own barbaric acts of racial terror. As such, Emmett’s death and Mamie’s actions afterwards would ignite a crucial moment in the civil rights movement, changing the course of history forever.

Hello Sleep's guided meditations are based on the techniques and practices of mindfulness meditation which have been scientifically investigated and found to help insomnia.

TJ Klune is known for his heartstring-pulling stories with loveable characters, and here he chats with Audible Editor Michael about his Pinocchio- and Roomba-inspired novel, In the Lives of Puppets.

[Contains explicit content] Outspoken advice columnist Dan Savage showcases the best true stories about sex and relationships from live storytelling shows across the country. Many episodes feature special guests (Rachel Bloom, Jen Kirkman, Michael Yo, Greg Behrendt, Jessi Klein, Joel Kim Booster, and more) who share their stories, songs, and thoughts on relationships. Dan provides insightful commentary…and occasionally, a story of his own.

[Contains explicit content] Storytelling aficionado and inquisitive host Eugene Mirman (Bob’s Burgers) sits down with special guests and hits “pause” to mine for funny details they might have left out of their true, entertaining, and personal stories. Hilarious tangents, amusing sidebars, and deep digressions abound in this peek at the stories behind the stories.

Hosted by a rotating cast of seasoned comics, each episode covers a different American pastime, region, city, characteristic, or zeitgeist. The show opens with a host introduction, followed by a sound collage that features stand-up comedy, funny interviews with special guests and folks on the street, and even local music. It’s a hilarious (and sometimes touching) tribute to our complicated country.