10 audiobooks for fans of Think Like a Freak
- 1
Endurance
by Alfred Lansing
Narrated by Tim Pigott-Smith
★ 4.75 ABR Score (172.9K ratings)★ 4.46 Goodreads (170.2K) ★ 4.76 Audible (2.7K)More about this pick
Shackleton's 1914 Antarctic expedition becomes a survival epic when pack ice crushes their ship, stranding 28 men for nearly two years. Tim Pigott-Smith's authoritative narration matches the crew's determination as they battle impossible odds across frozen wasteland.
- 2
Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot
Bill O'Reilly's Killing Series
by Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard
Narrated by Bill O'Reilly
★ 4.51 ABR Score (71.5K ratings)★ 4.11 Goodreads (62.5K) ★ 4.66 Audible (9.0K)More about this pick
O'Reilly traces the parallel paths of JFK and Lee Harvey Oswald toward their fatal Dallas encounter with thriller-like pacing. His own narration adds immediacy to the historical tragedy.
- 3
The Creative Act: A Way of Being
by Rick Rubin
Narrated by Rick Rubin
★ 4.50 ABR Score (93.7K ratings)★ 3.95 Goodreads (89.0K) ★ 4.74 Audible (4.7K)More about this pick
The legendary producer shares his creative wisdom personally, making his meditations on artistry and inspiration feel like private studio sessions.
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Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever
Bill O'Reilly's Killing Series
by Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard
Narrated by Bill O'Reilly
★ 4.45 ABR Score (120.2K ratings)★ 4.06 Goodreads (109.0K) ★ 4.6 Audible (11.2K)More about this pick
O'Reilly and Dugard reconstruct Lincoln's final days and John Wilkes Booth's conspiracy with thriller-like pacing, while O'Reilly's own narration adds his distinctive television-honed delivery to the historical drama.
- 5
David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants
Narrated by Malcolm Gladwell
★ 4.40 ABR Score (217.2K ratings)★ 3.97 Goodreads (192.6K) ★ 4.55 Audible (24.6K)More about this pick
Gladwell reexamines the biblical story and modern examples to argue that disadvantages often become advantages in disguise. His own narration adds personal conviction to case studies ranging from dyslexic entrepreneurs to civil rights activists who turned weakness into strength.
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Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole
by Susan Cain
Narrated by Susan Cain
★ 4.37 ABR Score (27.5K ratings)★ 3.96 Goodreads (25.7K) ★ 4.71 Audible (1.8K)More about this pick
Cain's own narration adds intimate weight to her exploration of how melancholy and yearning fuel creativity, connection, and meaning in our relentlessly upbeat culture.
- 7
Chase Darkness with Me
by Karen Kilgariff
Narrated by Karen Kilgariff, Billy Jensen
★ 4.36 ABR Score (28.0K ratings)★ 4.07 Goodreads (17.1K) ★ 4.57 Audible (10.8K)More about this pick
Billy Jensen reveals how social media and crowdsourcing can solve cold cases that stumped police for decades, with his own narration adding personal urgency to each breakthrough.
- 8
How to American: An Immigrant's Guide to Disappointing Your Parents
by Jimmy O. Yang, Mike Judge
Narrated by Jimmy O. Yang, Mike Judge
★ 4.35 ABR Score (11.4K ratings)★ 4.03 Goodreads (8.0K) ★ 4.66 Audible (3.4K)More about this pick
Silicon Valley actor Jimmy O. Yang shares his journey from Hong Kong immigrant to Hollywood comedian, learning English from BET RapCity. His own narration captures both the humor and heart of cultural assimilation.
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A Brief History of Time
by Stephen W. Hawking
Narrated by Michael Jackson
★ 4.35 ABR Score (491.1K ratings)★ 4.21 Goodreads (483.3K) ★ 4.43 Audible (7.9K)More about this pick
Hawking tackles black holes, the Big Bang, and time's arrow using analogies anyone can grasp—no equations required. The audio format works perfectly for absorbing complex concepts about space-time and quantum mechanics during commutes.
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Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions
by Dan Ariely
Narrated by Simon Jones
★ 4.35 ABR Score (144.5K ratings)★ 4.12 Goodreads (131.8K) ★ 4.48 Audible (12.7K)More about this pick
Behavioral economist Dan Ariely reveals why we pay more for expensive placebos and splurge on lavish meals while clipping grocery coupons.
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