Classic Audiobook Collection

The Enchanted Island of Yew by L. Frank Baum audiobook. Genre: fantasyOn the Isle of Yew, five neighboring kingdoms share the same shores, but not the same peace: thieves, rogues, and strange enchantments have made the island a place where trouble is never far away. During a picnic in the Forest of Lurla, Sesely, the spirited daughter of Baron Merd of Heg, and her companions meet an unexpected visitor - a bored fairy who longs to escape the perfect dullness of immortal life. At the fairy's urging, the girls perform a spell that turns her into a mortal boy for one year, and the newly made adventurer takes the name Prince Marvel. Equipped with fairy-given armor and an enchanted mount, Marvel sets out to prove himself in a world where courage is needed but wisdom is rarer. Along the way he rescues the oddly willing-to-suffer squire Nerle, confronts the bandit Wul-Takim, faces the court of the wicked King Terribus and his formidable dragon, and stumbles into the eerie twilight realm of Twi, where even identity comes in pairs. As Marvel races from one perilous encounter to the next, Baum blends comedy, fairy-tale logic, and sly satire into a brisk quest about justice, transformation, and what it really means to be heroic.For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 1(00:08:12) Chapter 2(00:19:24) Chapter 3(00:33:21) Chapter 4(01:03:38) Chapter 5(01:24:53) Chapter 6(01:49:00) Chapter 7(02:13:26) Chapter 8(02:41:52) Chapter 9(03:07:12) Chapter 10(03:25:05) Chapter 11(03:42:24) Chapter 12(03:53:24) Chapter 13(04:10:31) Chapter 14(04:31:53) Chapter 15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Emerald City of Oz by L. Frank Baum audiobook. Genre: fantasyThe Emerald City of Oz (1910) was the sixth Oz book written by L. Frank Baum, a title he hoped would be the last. In this book, Dorothy and her impoverished Uncle Henry and Aunt Em are on the brink of losing their Kansas farm. Consequently, Ozma invites them all to live in the Emerald City. They then explore the countryside, visiting a series of strange beings including the Cuttenclips, the Fuddles, the Rigmaroles, the Flutterbudgets, and the residents of Utensia, Bunbury and Bunnybury. Aunt Em and Uncle Henry also meet old friends like the Wizard, the Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, Jack Pumpkinhead and H. M. Wogglebug T. E. The travelers’ idyll is brought short by the plot of an old enemy, the Nome King. Seeking revenge for the loss of his magic belt, the Nome King has an underground tunnel built so he can invade and plunder Oz and enslave its peoples. Our friends manage to defeat the Nome King and his allies, but sobered by this threat, Glinda and Ozma decide to cut off Oz from the outside world forever. Happily for Oz fans, forever lasted only three years. Baum invented a way to reopen communications with Oz and eight more Oz books were published between 1913-1920. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 01(00:11:47) Chapter 02(00:21:39) Chapter 03(00:33:24) Chapter 04(00:43:42) Chapter 05(00:57:33) Chapter 06(01:04:28) Chapter 07(01:18:18) Chapter 08(01:27:49) Chapter 09(01:42:16) Chapter 10(01:58:08) Chapter 11(02:13:58) Chapter 12(02:29:43) Chapter 13(02:37:01) Chapter 14(02:48:41) Chapter 15(03:01:05) Chapter 16(03:12:53) Chapter 17(03:27:45) Chapter 18(03:33:13) Chapter 19(03:43:46) Chapter 20(03:55:44) Chapter 21(04:07:29) Chapter 22(04:19:20) Chapter 23(04:30:14) Chapter 24(04:40:04) Chapter 25(04:49:38) Chapter 26(05:02:46) Chapter 27(05:08:26) Chapter 28(05:18:34) Chapter 29(05:25:48) Chapter 30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mother Goose in Prose by L. Frank Baum audiobook. Genre: folkloreIn Mother Goose in Prose, L. Frank Baum (best known for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz) invites listeners into a storybook world where famous nursery rhymes are not the end of the tale, but the beginning. After a warm, playful introduction that traces the long-running mystery and legend of Mother Goose, Baum presents twenty-two familiar jingles and then opens each one up into a complete short story. Suddenly the quick verses children chant become lively scenes with motivations, mishaps, and heart: the boy behind Sing a Song o' Sixpence chases fortune and finds trouble; Little Boy Blue learns what responsibility costs; Jack Horner, Bo-Peep, and Humpty Dumpty step down from the page as real characters in real predicaments. Baum writes with a storyteller's rhythm and a gentle sense of humor, giving each vignette a hint of wonder, a dash of mischief, and just enough consequence to feel like a fable without ever turning stern. Perfect for chapter-at-a-time listening, this collection celebrates the imagination hidden inside everyday rhymes and offers a charming glimpse of the voice Baum was sharpening just before Oz.For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 1(00:09:56) Chapter 2(00:24:08) Chapter 3(00:42:33) Chapter 4(00:52:34) Chapter 5(01:02:33) Chapter 6(01:20:09) Chapter 7(01:32:26) Chapter 8(01:42:06) Chapter 9(01:54:37) Chapter 10(02:05:37) Chapter 11(02:17:21) Chapter 12(02:27:53) Chapter 13(02:40:03) Chapter 14(02:50:40) Chapter 15(02:58:07) Chapter 16(03:06:29) Chapter 17(03:22:51) Chapter 18(03:33:53) Chapter 19(03:45:44) Chapter 20(04:02:01) Chapter 21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glinda of Oz by L. Frank Baum audiobook. Genre: fantasyIn Glinda of Oz, L. Frank Baum returns to the magical Land of Oz for a tale that begins with a burst of danger on its borders. When troubling news arrives from the far south, Ozma the ruler of Oz calls on familiar friends for help, and Dorothy Gale sets out alongside the wise Sorceress Glinda and other companions to investigate. Their journey leads them into the wild and mysterious Quadling Country, where old grudges and new threats simmer beneath a beautiful landscape. As they press deeper, the travelers encounter strange creatures, hidden strongholds, and powerful magic that can imprison as easily as it can protect. Glinda must balance mercy with justice, Dorothy must keep her courage in the face of enchantments, and Ozma must decide how far Oz should go to stop cruelty beyond its own gates. Blending humor, wonder, and a darker undercurrent of peril, this late Oz adventure explores what it means to be responsible for others, and how kindness and bravery can stand against fear and tyranny.For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 01(00:21:19) Chapter 02(00:36:25) Chapter 03(00:41:06) Chapter 04(00:49:08) Chapter 05(01:00:25) Chapter 06(01:17:20) Chapter 07(01:24:19) Chapter 08(01:38:25) Chapter 09(01:52:00) Chapter 10(02:01:14) Chapter 11(02:07:19) Chapter 12(02:23:48) Chapter 13(02:31:01) Chapter 14(02:43:18) Chapter 15(02:57:49) Chapter 16(03:08:14) Chapter 17(03:23:06) Chapter 18(03:41:26) Chapter 19(03:54:09) Chapter 20(04:07:24) Chapter 21(04:17:08) Chapter 22(04:26:00) Chapter 23(04:35:56) Chapter 24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dorothy & the Wizard in Oz by L. Frank Baum audiobook. Genre: fantasyDorothy and the Wizard in Oz was the fourth of 14 Oz books written by L. Frank Baum (1856-1919). Published in 1908, while Baum was resident in Coronado, California, it is considered one of the “darker” of the Oz tales. However, it also is enlivened by Baum’s considerable wit, penchant for puns, and dry social commentary. In this title, Dorothy, her kitten Eureka, Jim, a cab horse, and Zeb, a ranch hand, descend into the earth through a rift opened by an earthquake. There they encounter the “humbug” wizard who once ruled Oz. In their journey back to the earth’s surface, they meet a number of potentially dangerous magical peoples and creatures including the cold-blooded Mangaboos, invisible bears, the flying wooden Gargoyles, a den of dragonettes, and an eccentric inventor. With a little help from Ozma, the group end up in Oz where they are treated to feasts and celebrations. The animals end up humbled by a few of their experiences in Oz, where all animals can talk, and return home a little wiser.For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 01(00:14:31) Chapter 02(00:33:22) Chapter 03(00:48:58) Chapter 04(01:00:48) Chapter 05(01:14:07) Chapter 06(01:25:16) Chapter 07(01:32:56) Chapter 08(01:43:37) Chapter 09(01:59:39) Chapter 10(02:09:38) Chapter 11(02:23:20) Chapter 12(02:38:47) Chapter 13(02:51:11) Chapter 14(03:06:41) Chapter 15(03:23:54) Chapter 16(03:37:13) Chapter 17(03:50:53) Chapter 18(03:59:55) Chapter 19(04:11:26) Chapter 20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame audiobook. Genre: fantasyThis much-loved story follows a group of animal friends in the English countryside as they pursue adventure … and as adventure pursues them! The chief characters - Mole, Rat, and Toad - generally lead upbeat and happy lives, but their tales are leavened with moments of terror, homesickness, awe, madcap antics, and derring-do.Although classed as children’s literature, The Wind in the Willows holds a gentle fascination for adults too. The vocabulary is decidedly not “Dick and Jane”, and a reader with a love of words will find new ones to treasure, even if well-equipped for the journey. Parents will appreciate the themes of loyalty, manners, self-restraint, and comradeship which are evident throughout the book. When the characters err, they are prompt to acknowledge it, and so a reading of this book can model good behavior to children, who will otherwise be enchanted with the many ways in which the lives of these bucolic characters differ from modern life.This book was so successful that it enabled the author to retire from banking and take up a country life somewhat like that of his creations. It has been adapted for screen, stage, and even a ride at the original Disneyland.For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 1(00:27:12) Chapter 2(00:56:15) Chapter 3(01:28:15) Chapter 4(01:58:27) Chapter 5(02:34:27) Chapter 6(03:02:24) Chapter 7(03:30:14) Chapter 8(04:11:17) Chapter 9(04:52:27) Chapter 10(05:26:14) Chapter 11(05:55:18) Chapter 12(06:30:12) Chapter 13(07:00:08) Chapter 14(07:29:43) Chapter 15(07:59:39) Chapter 16(08:30:36) Chapter 17(09:08:36) Chapter 18(09:40:51) Chapter 19(10:08:03) Chapter 20(10:41:35) Chapter 21(11:25:16) Chapter 22(12:05:10) Chapter 23(12:45:26) Chapter 24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame audiobook. Genre: folkloreIn a quiet corner of the countryside, a curious young boy learns that the caves above his village now have an unusual resident: a dragon. The townspeople respond the only way they think they can, arming themselves for a heroic fight. But when the boy goes to investigate, he discovers the dragon is nothing like the terrifying monster of legend. Well-read, witty, and more interested in poetry and polite conversation than pillaging, the dragon would much rather be left alone to enjoy the simple pleasures of a peaceful life. As fear and tradition push the village toward violence, the boy finds an unexpected ally in St George, a famous dragon-slayer with a reputation to maintain. Together, the three must navigate pride, public expectation, and the village's need for a dramatic story, searching for a way to satisfy everyone without betraying their own natures. Kenneth Grahame's classic tale blends gentle humor with a warm-hearted critique of showy heroics, celebrating empathy, imagination, and the courage it takes to choose kindness over conflict.For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne audiobook. Genre: adventureIn Victorian London, precise and unflappable gentleman Phileas Fogg accepts a wager that sounds impossible: he will travel around the world in just eighty days, using the era's newest steamships and railways to prove that time and distance can be mastered by logic and punctuality. With his resourceful new valet, Passepartout, Fogg sets off at once, turning timetables into lifelines and every missed connection into a crisis. Their whirlwind route carries them from the bustle of Europe to the heat of India, onward to East Asia, across the vast Pacific, and through a turbulent America, where unfamiliar customs and sudden dangers test even Fogg's cool resolve. But the race is not only against the clock. A determined detective, convinced the traveler is fleeing justice, follows their trail and threatens to undo the journey at every turn. As storms, accidents, misunderstandings, and hard choices pile up, the trio's pursuit becomes a gripping contest of endurance, ingenuity, and faith in modern progress - and a surprisingly human story about risk, loyalty, and what is truly worth crossing the world for.For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 01(00:10:20) Chapter 02(00:18:37) Chapter 03(00:32:03) Chapter 04(00:38:44) Chapter 05(00:45:04) Chapter 06(00:53:40) Chapter 07(00:59:05) Chapter 08(01:06:03) Chapter 09(01:16:32) Chapter 10(01:27:22) Chapter 11(01:44:28) Chapter 12(01:58:38) Chapter 13(02:11:46) Chapter 14(02:24:51) Chapter 15(02:37:19) Chapter 16(02:47:53) Chapter 17(02:59:26) Chapter 18(03:08:37) Chapter 19(03:22:43) Chapter 20(03:34:52) Chapter 21(03:51:42) Chapter 22(04:05:47) Chapter 23(04:19:03) Chapter 24(04:32:11) Chapter 25(04:45:54) Chapter 26(04:56:55) Chapter 27(05:10:00) Chapter 28(05:26:11) Chapter 29(05:40:14) Chapter 30(05:54:29) Chapter 31(06:07:01) Chapter 32(06:14:47) Chapter 33(06:31:18) Chapter 34(06:37:54) Chapter 35(06:48:43) Chapter 36(06:56:08) Chapter 37 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

English Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs audiobook. Genre: folkloreFirst published in the nineteenth century and gathered with a storyteller's ear, English Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs is a lively treasury of England's best-loved folk narratives. In these pages, ordinary boys and girls stumble into extraordinary tests, clever underdogs outwit giants and witches, and wandering heroes bargain with fate using little more than nerve, luck, and a sharp tongue. Familiar figures appear in fresh, fireside-told form: Jack trading for magic, Tom Thumb proving that small can be mighty, bold travelers braving haunted roads, and quick-witted tricksters turning danger back on those who threaten them. Each tale stands alone, yet together they paint a vivid portrait of a world where kindness is rewarded, greed is punished, and courage often arrives disguised as mischief. Jacobs, a pioneering folklorist, presents these stories with brisk pace and bright humor, preserving the rhythms of oral tradition while inviting modern listeners to hear the old adventures anew. Perfect for family listening or anyone drawn to timeless wonder, this collection celebrates imagination, resilience, and the enduring pull of the impossible.For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 1(00:09:30) Chapter 2(00:20:51) Chapter 3(00:29:43) Chapter 4(00:36:42) Chapter 5(00:42:05) Chapter 6(00:47:03) Chapter 7(00:55:08) Chapter 8(01:06:52) Chapter 9(01:11:37) Chapter 10(01:17:26) Chapter 11(01:20:20) Chapter 12(01:29:10) Chapter 13(01:32:13) Chapter 14(01:47:24) Chapter 15(01:53:32) Chapter 16(01:58:44) Chapter 17(02:04:18) Chapter 18(02:23:43) Chapter 19(02:31:47) Chapter 20(02:54:45) Chapter 21(03:00:11) Chapter 22(03:11:24) Chapter 23(03:20:43) Chapter 24(03:30:20) Chapter 25(03:32:26) Chapter 26(03:43:48) Chapter 27(03:50:34) Chapter 28(03:55:06) Chapter 29(04:00:46) Chapter 30(04:07:43) Chapter 31(04:12:01) Chapter 32(04:30:16) Chapter 33(04:35:03) Chapter 34(04:42:57) Chapter 35(04:45:43) Chapter 36(04:52:47) Chapter 37(04:56:00) Chapter 38(05:03:30) Chapter 39(05:06:29) Chapter 40(05:13:37) Chapter 41(05:18:34) Chapter 42(05:25:10) Chapter 43(05:27:41) Chapter 44 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad audiobook. Genre: adventureSet in a time of oppressive colonisation, when large areas of the world were still unknown to Europe, and Africa was literally on maps and minds as a mysterious shadow, Heart of Darkness famously explores the rituals of civilisation and barbarism, and the frighteningly fine line between them.We get the tale through a classic unreliable narrator, relating as Marlow, a ship’s captain, tells how he was sent by the Company to retrieve the wayward Kurtz, and was shaken to discover the true depths of darkness in that creature’s, and in his own, soul. Conrad based the work closely on his own terrible experience in the Congo.This work has been reinterpreted and adapted into many modern forms, the most well known being the film Apocalypse Now.For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate)(00:00:00) Chapter 1(00:44:17) Chapter 2(01:31:58) Chapter 3(02:08:56) Chapter 4(02:51:38) Chapter 5(03:22:04) Chapter 6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices