10 audiobooks for fans of Night
- 1
The Leonard Bernstein Letters
by Leonard Bernstein, Nigel Simeone
Narrated by George Guidall
★ 3.80 ABR Score (210 ratings)★ 4.31 Goodreads (182) ★ 4.46 Audible (28) - 2
The Happiest Man on Earth
by Eddie Jaku
Narrated by Raphael Corkhill
★ 4.79 ABR Score (137.8K ratings)★ 4.62 Goodreads (134.9K) ★ 4.92 Audible (2.9K)More about this pick
Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku recounts seven years in concentration camps before building a life dedicated to hope and forgiveness. Corkhill's respectful narration honors Jaku's remarkable journey from unimaginable suffering to profound joy.
- 3
Tuesdays with Morrie
by Mitch Albom
Narrated by Mitch Albom
★ 4.61 ABR Score (1.2M ratings)★ 4.21 Goodreads (1.2M) ★ 4.8 Audible (8.2K)More about this pick
Hearing Mitch Albom read his own story about reconnecting with his dying professor adds genuine emotion to every Tuesday visit and life lesson.
- 4
Sidney Crosby: The Rookie Year
by Sidney Crosby, Neely Lohmann
Narrated by Sidney Crosby, Joe Manganiello
★ 4.42 ABR Score (3.8K ratings)★ 4.34 Goodreads (1.7K) ★ 4.85 Audible (2.1K)More about this pick
Hockey legend Sidney Crosby reflects on his pressure-filled 2005-06 rookie season carrying the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise. Hearing Crosby tell his own story adds authenticity to this sports memoir.
- 5
Maybe You Never Cry Again
by Bernie Mac, Pablo F. Fenjves
Narrated by Bernie Mac
★ 4.39 ABR Score (3.0K ratings)★ 4.35 Goodreads (715) ★ 4.87 Audible (2.3K)More about this pick
Bernie Mac traces his comedy roots from age five through losing his mother at sixteen, sharing the pain and people that shaped his ruthless humor. Mac's own narration adds intimate weight to childhood memories and the teacher who showered him with tough love.
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Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls (and Everything in Between)
by Lauren Graham
Narrated by Lauren Graham
★ 4.36 ABR Score (182.5K ratings)★ 3.94 Goodreads (167.6K) ★ 4.68 Audible (14.9K)More about this pick
Graham reads her own stories about Hollywood and Stars Hollow with the same rapid-fire charm that made Lorelai Gilmore iconic.
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The Last Lecture
by Randy Pausch
Narrated by Eric Singer
★ 4.35 ABR Score (370.8K ratings)★ 4.26 Goodreads (365.2K) ★ 4.53 Audible (5.7K)More about this pick
Carnegie Mellon professor Randy Pausch, diagnosed with terminal cancer, delivers his final lecture about achieving childhood dreams and living with purpose. His reflections on mortality, parenthood, and legacy create a surprisingly uplifting meditation on making the most of limited time.
- 8
Letters of Note: Fathers
by Shaun Usher
Narrated by Louise Brealey, Simon Callow, Adrian Edmondson, Stephen Fry, Ferdinand Kingsley, Toby Jones, Greg Lockett, Natascha McElhone, Chris Nayak, Juliet Stevenson, Mark Strong, Shaun Usher
★ 4.26 ABR Score (6.2K ratings)★ 4.31 Goodreads (6.2K)More about this pick
A stellar ensemble cast transforms intimate father-child letters into a masterclass in emotional delivery. Each narrator's voice becomes the letter itself, making you feel the tenderness, humor, and weight of these private moments.
- 9
Why Not Me?
by Mindy Kaling
Narrated by Mindy Kaling, Greg Daniels, B. J. Novak
★ 4.13 ABR Score (242.8K ratings)★ 3.9 Goodreads (227.2K) ★ 4.42 Audible (15.7K)More about this pick
Kaling reads her own essays about Hollywood success and romantic fumbles, with surprise appearances from Greg Daniels and B.J. Novak.
- 10
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)
by Mindy Kaling
Narrated by Mindy Kaling, B. J. Novak, Michael Schur, Brenda Withers
★ 4.02 ABR Score (531.8K ratings)★ 3.86 Goodreads (514.9K) ★ 4.29 Audible (16.9K)More about this pick
Kaling shares essays about growing up awkward, breaking into comedy, and navigating Hollywood as a woman of color. Hearing her delivery, plus guest appearances by Office colleagues, feels like chatting with friends.
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