THE BEST BOOKS 2024 ~ Best History and Biography

Best History and Biography This fascinating collection of nonfiction audiobooks spans history, science, and cultural analysis, offering in-depth explorations of pivotal moments, remarkable figures, and societal transformations. Evan Friss’s The Bookshop traces the evolution of American bookstores, celebrating their cultural impact, while Kathleen Sheppard’s Women in the Valley of the Kings uncovers the overlooked contributions of female Egyptologists during the Gilded Age. Dava Sobel’s The Elements of Marie Curie highlights the pioneering scientist’s legacy, and Yuval Noah Harari’s Nexus examines the development of information networks from ancient times to the AI era. Julie Satow’s When Women Ran Fifth Avenue and Katie Gee Salisbury’s Not Your China Doll explore the intersections of gender, power, and cultural identity in fashion and entertainment. On the historical front, Erik Larson’s The Demon of Unrest and Garrett M. Graff’s When The Sea Came Alive recount pivotal events like the Civil War’s onset and D-Day, while Adam Higginbotham’s Challenger and Ben Macintyre’s The Siege capture tales of heroism and crisis. Antonia Hylton’s Madness examines racial injustice in a Jim Crow-era asylum, and Rebecca Nagle’s By The Fire We Carry details the fight for Native American land rights. With stories like Abbott Kahler’s Eden Undone and Maureen Callahan’s Ask Not, these audiobooks uncover scandal and resilience in the face of societal challenges. Narrated by talented voice actors, this collection promises an enriching experience for those passionate about history, science, and culture.

CONTENT:

1. Evan Friss - The Bookshop: A History Of The American Bookstore (read by Jay Myers)
2. Sharon McMahon - The Small And The Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed The Course Of History, From The Founding To The Civil Rights Movement (read by Sharon McMahon)
3. Erik Larson - The Demon Of Unrest: A Saga Of Hubris, Heartbreak, And Heroism At The Dawn Of The Civil War (read by Will Patton)
4. Dava Sobel - The Elements Of Marie Curie: How The Glow Of Radium Lit A Path For Women In Science (read by Patricia Rodriguez)
5. Jeremy Dauber - American Scary: A History Of Horror, From Salem To Stephen King And Beyond (read by Jeremy Dauber)
6. Kathleen Sheppard - Women In The Valley Of The Kings: The Untold Story Of Women Egyptologists In The Gilded Age (read by Elizabeth Wiley)
7. Yuval Noah Harari - Nexus: A Brief History Of Information Networks From The Stone Age To AI (read by Vidish Athavale)
8. Maureen Callahan - Ask Not: The Kennedys And The Women They Destroyed (read by Gabra Zackman)
9. Adam Higginbotham - Challenger: A True Story Of Heroism And Disaster On The Edge Of Space (read by Jacques Roy)
10. Douglas Preston - The Lost Tomb: And Other Real-Life Stories Of Bones, Burials, And Murder (read by Will Collyer)
11. Julie Satow - When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour And Power At The Dawn Of American Fashion (read by Karen Murray)
12. Katie Gee Salisbury - Not Your China Doll: The Wild And Shimmering Life Of Anna May Wong (read by Caroline McLaughlin, Katie Gee Salisbury)
13. Antonia Hylton - Madness: Race And Insanity In A Jim Crow Asylum (read by Antonia Hylton)
14. Rebecca Nagle - By The Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight For Justice On Native Land (read by Rebecca Nagle)

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- The format of the tracks is MP3; This is the extension of better handling and of more quality.

- Kbps vary by title.

- Audiobooks are read by professional narrators.

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