Atlas Shrugged Audiobook (Unabridged) By Ayn Rand
Narrated by: Scott Brick
Running Time: 63 hrs

Everyone loves a good dose of politics. Whether it’s peer circles in school or teenage fraternities, big corporate houses or government bodies controlling entire states and countries, politics has been the one constant thrilling force driving these bandwagons. And no one knows this better than Ayn Rand.

In her book Atlas Shrugged, Ms.Rand explores the core depths of themes and philosophical theories such as socialism, altruism, communism and fascism, all through the lives of her extreme, to a point almost unbelievable characters. The book takes the form of a captivating thriller which Rand uses to lure readers in, and the vicious consistency with which she supports her beliefs throughout the book leaves it’s readers mindless and confused, between what the social acceptance of the world has taught them is right opposed to what a few extremists believe is right. [Read more…]

Of Mice and Men Audiobook (Unabridged) By John Steinbeck
Narrated by: Clarke Peters
Running Time: 3 hrs and 40 mins

“A few miles south of Soledad, the Salinas River drops in close to the hillside bank and runs deep and green.”

Thus begins one of the finest books John Steinbeck ever wrote, titled “Of Mice and Men“, bringing us the story of the unlikely friendship between George, a smart but unlucky man, and his companion on the road, Lennie, who lacks in wit what he has in physical build. It has always astounded me how much emotion and truth and heartbreak can fit inside a book so slim and small, and the audiobook was a great chance to revisit that powerful and crushing story. Although I was never much into audiobooks, the narrator in this case provides a vivid storytelling, adapting to the nuances of the setting and characters quite nicely, thus providing a multidimensional experience. I do hope to hear more books with this narrator in the future. [Read more…]

A Tale of Two Cities Audiobook (Unabridged) By Charles Dickens
Narrated by: Simon Vance
Running Time: 13 hrs and 39 mins

For those people who love a gripping story with an ever surprising and always thrilling plot, A Tale of Two Cities is the perfect book for them. Written by one of the most prominent and prolific classic writers of all times, A Tale of Two Cities takes it’s readers on an electrifying joyride, giving them a chance to live and experience the lives of the characters described so vividly in the book. [Read more…]

The Great Gatsby Audiobook (Unabridged) By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Narrated by: Jake Gyllenhaal
Running Time: 4 hrs and 49 mins

The 1920’s was a sensational period in American culture. From the age of Jazz, to the struggle amidst gangsters in a time of prohibition, the 1920’s was a time of growth and economic prosperity. When studying any piece of history from this time it is easy to find the opulence that was the 20’s. [Read more…]

Wuthering Heights Audiobook (Unabridged) By Emily Bronte
Narrated by: Emma Messenger
Running Time: 13 hrs and 18 mins

Wuthering Heights was published in 1847 by Emily Bronte during a time in which a passionate love story of wild and carefree desire was frowned upon. Though the book is revered as a classic of English literature, the Victorian’s did not receive it with nearly as much enthusiasm. It remains one of the most revered love stories of all time. It takes its place among the likes of Romeo and Juliet.

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Lord of the Flies Audiobook (Unabridged) By William Golding
Narrated by: Martin Jarvis
Running Time: 6 hrs and 59 mins

“What I mean is…maybe it’s only us.” This statement is uttered by Simon, a child, and one of the central characters in Lord of the Flies. It is one of the themes of this gripping story, examining the nature of evil in people. Lord of the Flies was originally published by William Golding in 1954 during the tension of the Cold War. Golding himself was a veteran of the Second World War. His experiences of the madness and savagery of the conflict influenced his ideas when writing the book. [Read more…]