Classic Audiobook Collection

Our Little Mexican Cousin by Edward Crompton Butler audiobook. Genre: family Edward Crompton Butler’s Our Little Mexican Cousin is a warm, old-fashioned portrait of childhood abroad that invites listeners into the daily life, festivals and family circle of a young Mexican child. Told with affectionate detail and a gentle, observant voice, the book follows simple scenes — sunlit kitchens, bustling mercados, schoolroom chatter, neighborhood games and the bright pageantry of local celebrations — that together create a vivid, human picture of a different culture. Butler’s vignettes highlight the smells, sounds and small adventures of growing up: the taste of homestyle food, the rattle of street vendors, the music and color of fiestas, and the steady bonds of kin and community that shape a child’s world. Educational without ever feeling preachy, this classic offers listeners both curiosity and comfort, making distant customs accessible through one child’s point of view. Perfect for family listening, classroom enrichment, or anyone who delights in gentle cultural travel, the audiobook brings these charming scenes to life and encourages empathy, wonder and a love of discovery. Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 00 (00:02:56) Chapter 01 (00:17:55) Chapter 02 (00:28:24) Chapter 03 (00:41:19) Chapter 04 (00:55:34) Chapter 05 (01:13:37) Chapter 06 (01:23:51) Chapter 07 (01:32:40) Chapter 08 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four Hymns by Edmund Spenser audiobook. Genre: poetry Edmund Spenser’s Four Hymns gathers a small, luminous group of devotional lyrics that fuse the poet’s exquisite ear for sound with a profound spiritual intensity. In these hymnic miniatures Spenser casts lofty theological longing through images of light, seasons, and the living world, shaping language into a kind of prayerful music that rewards repeated hearing. The audiobook gives added life to his antique cadences and intricate rhyme—every alliteration, metrical rise, and hush of consonance becomes an invitation to slow down, listen, and be moved. Perfect for lovers of Elizabethan poetry, meditative verse, or anyone who delights in language that both consoles and kindles wonder, this recording transports you into a quiet, radiant realm where nature and the divine meet in unforgettable sound. Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:19:26) Chapter 02 (00:35:49) Chapter 03 (00:53:43) Chapter 04 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand audiobook. Genre: drama Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac is a breathtaking theatrical masterpiece that fuses swashbuckling action, lightning-fast wit, and heartrending romance into a single unforgettable listening experience. At its center is Cyrano — a brilliant poet, fearless duelist, and charmingly self‑deprecating soul whose outsized nose masks a tender, unspoken love for the radiant Roxane. When Cyrano lends his voice and verses to the handsome but inarticulate Christian, a tender and tragic love triangle unfolds through letters, duels, and dazzling monologues that celebrate language, honor, and the courage to love without claiming glory. The play moves from riotous comedy to poignant pathos with breathtaking lyricism, and as an audiobook it comes alive: you’ll feel the clash of steel, the sting of mockery, the warmth of secret devotion, and the quiet ache of longing in every line. For listeners who crave eloquent verse, heroic bravado, and a story that will make them laugh out loud and reach for a handkerchief in the same breath, Cyrano de Bergerac is a timeless journey into the power of words and the price of hidden love — press play and let Rostand’s poetry carry you. Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 0 (00:25:11) Chapter 1 (01:30:31) Chapter 2 (02:22:39) Chapter 3 (03:15:11) Chapter 4 (04:12:21) Chapter 5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Battle for the Stars by Edmond Hamilton audiobook. Genre: scifi Ride the roaring tide of classic space opera in Edmond Hamilton’s Battle for the Stars, a breathless, high‑velocity adventure that captures the imagination and never lets go. From the first crack of starship engines to the last, universe‑shaking confrontation, this is a tale of daring captains, heroic crews, vast alien fleets and ancient powers that will decide the fate of whole worlds. Hamilton’s prose crackles with pulp energy and cinematic scope: desperate missions behind enemy lines, breathtaking dogfights among the planets, betrayals that twist loyalties, and heroic sacrifices whose echoes span the galaxy. Perfect for listeners who love old‑school science fiction that balances relentless action with grand ideas, Battle for the Stars delivers the escapist thrills and cosmic wonder that made Hamilton a founding voice of interstellar storytelling—an audio experience that feels like someone turned up the engines, set the stars ablaze, and invited you along for the ride. Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:16:13) Chapter 02 (00:31:20) Chapter 03 (00:49:02) Chapter 04 (01:06:38) Chapter 05 (01:22:21) Chapter 06 (01:35:11) Chapter 07 (01:51:01) Chapter 08 (02:03:05) Chapter 09 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Just Men of Cordova by Edgar Wallace audiobook. Genre: thriller A night-black thriller of justice taken into vigilante hands: in The Just Men of Cordova Edgar Wallace returns to the chilling world of the Four Just Men, a secretive band who believe the law is too weak to punish some crimes. When a sinister crime reverberates from England to the sunlit squares and shadowed alleys of Cordova, these shadowy arbiters set in motion a sequence of cunning plots, daring abductions and moral gambits designed to force the guilty to pay. Wallace propels the listener through tense cat-and-mouse encounters, sudden reversals and ingenious stratagems, all while probing the uneasy line between revenge and righteousness. Atmospheric and fast-moving, the novel pairs old-world settings with modern moral questions, delivering breathless suspense, vivid set pieces and a final reveal that forces you to decide where justice really belongs. This audiobook edition brings Wallace’s crisp prose and crackling plotting to life—perfect for fans of classic crime and anyone who enjoys a tightly wound, morally provocative thriller. Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:30:09) Chapter 02 (00:59:28) Chapter 03 (01:17:37) Chapter 04 (01:33:20) Chapter 05 (01:50:52) Chapter 06 (02:00:25) Chapter 07 (02:16:28) Chapter 08 (02:24:14) Chapter 09 (02:40:07) Chapter 10 (03:00:33) Chapter 11 (03:18:10) Chapter 12 (03:49:04) Chapter 13 (04:05:00) Chapter 14 (04:28:47) Chapter 15 (04:43:31) Chapter 16 (05:01:26) Chapter 17 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Double by Edgar Wallace audiobook. Genre: thriller Edgar Wallace’s The Double is a taut, fast-moving tale of identity, deception and sudden violence that keeps listeners hooked from the first ominous sentence to its breathless conclusion. When an ordinary life is rent apart by the discovery of a mysterious lookalike, a chain of blackmail, brick‑cold alibis and late‑night confrontations pulls a ragged cast of characters into a dangerous game where nothing — and no one — can be trusted. Wallace’s razor-sharp plotting and ear for dialogue make this audiobook a compulsive listen: city streets glow with shadowy menace, investigators trade wits with slippery suspects, and secrets buried beneath respectable façades are unearthed with relentless momentum. Perfect for fans of classic crime and high‑stakes suspense, The Double delivers twisty, propulsive storytelling and a voice that brings the fog of London and the urgency of its chase vividly to life. Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:19:16) Chapter 02 (00:32:14) Chapter 03 (00:54:34) Chapter 04 (01:13:49) Chapter 05 (01:39:56) Chapter 06 (01:56:49) Chapter 07 (02:16:52) Chapter 08 (02:32:32) Chapter 09 (02:39:42) Chapter 10 (02:48:51) Chapter 11 (03:02:35) Chapter 12 (03:15:31) Chapter 13 (03:37:49) Chapter 14 (03:48:02) Chapter 15 (04:10:48) Chapter 16 (04:25:15) Chapter 17 (04:46:13) Chapter 18 (05:11:35) Chapter 19 (05:23:03) Chapter 20 (05:37:42) Chapter 21 (05:53:15) Chapter 22 (06:09:54) Chapter 23 (06:22:27) Chapter 24 (06:35:48) Chapter 25 (06:46:06) Chapter 26 (07:08:31) Chapter 27 (07:19:46) Chapter 28 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Hawk by Edgar Rice Burroughs audiobook. Genre: adventure Edgar Rice Burroughs whisks listeners into a storm of swordplay, secret identities and breathless romance in The Red Hawk, a swashbuckling historical adventure that crackles with danger at every turn. Set against the vivid backdrop of turbulent courts, windswept coasts and shadowed alleys, Burroughs’ prose follows a daring protagonist whose fierce skill, cunning disguises and unshakable honor draw him into conspiracies that threaten crown and commoner alike. Duels spark under moonlit skies, narrow escapes ride the edge of disaster, and a passionate, complicated love tests loyalties and courage—all rendered with the pacing and theatrical flair that made Burroughs a master of popular storytelling. Perfect for listeners who crave old-fashioned adventure, romantic peril and larger-than-life heroes, this audiobook delivers rousing action and timeless intrigue that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, satisfying twist. Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:21:58) Chapter 02 (00:32:51) Chapter 03 (00:47:44) Chapter 04 (01:08:31) Chapter 05 (01:25:37) Chapter 06 (01:42:51) Chapter 07 (02:01:43) Chapter 08 (02:24:27) Chapter 09 (02:39:13) Chapter 10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sin In Their Blood by Ed Lacy audiobook. Genre: mystery Sin in Their Blood, by Ed Lacy, is a lean, hardboiled ride through the seedy arteries of a city where violence, greed and buried secrets pulse just beneath the surface. Lacy’s spare prose and pitiless eye pull listeners into a world of smoke-filled rooms, crooked power brokers and ordinary people pushed to desperate acts; every scene crackles with tension and moral ambiguity. As loyalties splinter and truths are revealed, the story barrels forward with a relentless sense of urgency — a vérité portrait of crime that refuses to sentimentalize its victims or its perpetrators. For fans of classic noir, this audiobook promises a gripping, atmospheric experience: tough, unsparing storytelling delivered with cinematic pacing and a dark, unforgettable atmosphere that will keep you listening long after the last page is turned. Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:52:54) Chapter 02 (01:32:47) Chapter 03 (02:16:13) Chapter 04 (02:56:55) Chapter 05 (03:29:22) Chapter 06 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Second Stage Lensmen by E. E. Smith audiobook. Genre: scifi Second Stage Lensmen thrusts listeners into the thunderous heart of E. E. 'Doc' Smith's legendary space opera, where the stakes are cosmic and the powers are beyond imagining. As Kim Kinnison ascends to the fabled Second Stage of Lens mastery, his abilities and responsibilities soar: mental, physical, and moral limits are shattered as he and his allies wage a galaxy-spanning campaign against the ruthless Boskone and their puppetmasters, the sinister Eddorians. Packed with blistering starfighter battles, audacious super-science inventions, breathtaking telepathic duels, and larger-than-life heroes and villains, this installment expands the Lensman saga into epic new territory while delivering the relentless forward momentum and high adventure fans crave. For audiobook listeners, the novel's cinematic pacing and vivid set pieces translate beautifully to a narrated performance that makes each dramatic confrontation and strategic gambit feel immediate and enormous. Whether you hunger for classic Golden Age invention, towering good-versus-evil conflict, or a turbocharged speculative romp that helped define modern space opera, Second Stage Lensmen is an electrifying ride through the farthest reaches of imagination. Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:18:28) Chapter 02 (00:40:41) Chapter 03 (01:16:30) Chapter 04 (02:00:46) Chapter 05 (02:27:41) Chapter 06 (02:55:17) Chapter 07 (03:17:43) Chapter 08 (03:43:27) Chapter 09 (04:13:32) Chapter 10 (04:37:10) Chapter 11 (05:06:12) Chapter 12 (05:33:24) Chapter 13 (05:51:13) Chapter 14 (06:21:15) Chapter 15 (06:48:45) Chapter 16 (07:15:39) Chapter 17 (07:47:12) Chapter 18 (08:08:43) Chapter 19 (08:34:54) Chapter 20 (09:01:10) Chapter 21 (09:33:54) Chapter 22 (10:02:46) Chapter 23 (10:31:48) Chapter 24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Galactic Patrol by E. E. Smith audiobook. Genre: scifi Galactic Patrol sweeps the listener into a thunderous, old-school space opera where heroism, mystery, and mind-bending technology collide on a galactic scale. Follow Kim Kinnison, a determined Lensman armed with the mysterious and powerful Lens, as he rises through the ranks of the Galactic Patrol to face the insidious Boskone conspiracy that threatens civilization itself. E.E. 'Doc' Smith mixes blistering starship battles, ingenious gadgets and alien intrigue with a detective’s hunt for a ruthless foe hidden among the stars; the result is relentless momentum, daring rescues, and moments of stark moral courage. You’ll hear vast fleets clash above exotic worlds, tense one-on-one confrontations where wills and telepathic powers test the limits of courage, and the slow, mind-expanding reveal of ancient forces shaping the fate of the galaxy. Perfect for listeners who crave sweeping adventure, heroic protagonists, and the grand, optimistic vision of classic science fiction, Galactic Patrol is an exhilarating audio experience that feels equal parts frontier drama, high-stakes spy thriller, and cosmic myth. Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:23:00) Chapter 02 (00:44:52) Chapter 03 (01:08:30) Chapter 04 (01:19:28) Chapter 05 (01:51:34) Chapter 06 (02:13:20) Chapter 07 (02:36:08) Chapter 08 (02:58:40) Chapter 09 (03:18:48) Chapter 10 (03:43:51) Chapter 11 (04:04:59) Chapter 12 (04:27:41) Chapter 13 (04:46:17) Chapter 14 (05:09:34) Chapter 15 (05:29:03) Chapter 16 (05:53:15) Chapter 17 (06:13:51) Chapter 18 (06:39:11) Chapter 19 (06:58:58) Chapter 20 (07:19:16) Chapter 21 (07:40:06) Chapter 22 (08:03:46) Chapter 23 (08:21:05) Chapter 24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Children of the Lens by E. E. Smith audiobook. Genre: scifi Children of the Lens brings E. E. 'Doc' Smith's grand space-opera saga to a thunderous climax: the next generation of Lens-bearers rises to confront an ancient, galaxy-spanning evil in a story of courage, sacrifice, and mind-wrenching powers. Evocative, fast-paced, and full of awe-inspiring set pieces, the novel follows the uniquely gifted children descended from the series' heroes as they form a telepathic, moral, and military unity capable of challenging the cosmic conspiracies that have threatened civilization for generations. Immense fleet actions, titanic psychic confrontations, and daring personal tests of loyalty and character drive the plot, while Smith's sweeping imagination paints alien worlds, gargantuan starships, and mind-bending technologies in bold strokes. Listeners will be swept up in a tale of destiny and duty where the fate of the galaxy hinges on the bonds between a small group of extraordinary youth and the ideals they uphold—an essential, exhilarating finale for fans of classic science fiction and operatic interstellar adventure. Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 00 (00:17:10) Chapter 01 (00:41:50) Chapter 02 (01:09:08) Chapter 03 (01:31:44) Chapter 04 (01:53:27) Chapter 05 (02:15:41) Chapter 06 (02:35:11) Chapter 07 (02:56:38) Chapter 08 (03:19:01) Chapter 09 (03:43:52) Chapter 10 (04:04:11) Chapter 11 (04:26:36) Chapter 12 (04:50:17) Chapter 13 (05:20:49) Chapter 14 (05:41:26) Chapter 15 (06:01:44) Chapter 16 (06:33:54) Chapter 17 (06:54:37) Chapter 18 (07:13:36) Chapter 19 (07:32:15) Chapter 20 (07:51:35) Chapter 21 (08:15:36) Chapter 22 (08:34:10) Chapter 23 (09:04:20) Chapter 24 (09:27:15) Chapter 25 (09:50:38) Chapter 26 (10:11:01) Chapter 27 (10:31:54) Chapter 28 (10:53:42) Chapter 29 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cat Saw Murder by Dolores Hitchens audiobook. Genre: mystery When a sudden, senseless murder rips through the ordinary rhythms of a small town, the only witness seems to be the one no one believes: a watchful, inscrutable cat. In Dolores Hitchens' lean, razor-edged mystery, secrets long buried behind polite facades begin to surface as neighbors, lovers and strangers are forced under suspicion, and every ordinary detail takes on a menacing new meaning. With propulsive pacing, dry-eyed observation, and a moral gravity that lingers after the last revelation, The Cat Saw Murder pulls listeners into a world where loyalty and fear collide, where the truth depends on reading between the obvious and the overlooked, and where a single unexpected witness can change everything. Perfect for fans of classic noir and twisty detective fiction, this audiobook edition heightens Hitchens’ spare dialogue and tense atmosphere—making every creak, sideways glance and tiny clue snap sharply into focus as the case hurtles toward a startling, inevitable conclusion. Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:24:39) Chapter 02 (00:46:22) Chapter 03 (01:09:57) Chapter 04 (01:34:01) Chapter 05 (01:54:40) Chapter 06 (02:18:07) Chapter 07 (02:38:54) Chapter 08 (03:02:23) Chapter 09 (03:25:06) Chapter 10 (03:44:43) Chapter 11 (04:07:14) Chapter 12 (04:28:22) Chapter 13 (04:47:17) Chapter 14 (05:09:22) Chapter 15 (05:28:34) Chapter 16 (05:51:11) Chapter 17 (06:12:17) Chapter 18 (06:36:07) Chapter 19 (06:55:50) Chapter 20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Man with the Red Beard, A Story of Moscow and London by David Whitelaw audiobook. Genre: thriller Step into a smoky world of shadowed streets, whispered secrets, and high-stakes intrigue with The Man with the Red Beard: A Story of Moscow and London. When a single enigmatic figure—marked by a startling red beard—appears at the edge of two great capitals, a chain of events is set in motion that threads through diplomatic salons, cramped boarding houses, and the underbelly of international politics. David Whitelaw weaves a tense, fast-moving tale of mystery and espionage: coded messages, double-crosses, and uncomfortable alliances force ordinary lives into extraordinary danger as loyalties are tested and identities are unmasked. Perfect for audiobook listeners, this story crackles with atmosphere and urgent pacing; a compelling narrator will bring to life its richly drawn locales and the mounting suspicion that no one is quite what they seem. For anyone who loves smart, suspenseful storytelling with an international edge, this is an impossible-to-resist listen. Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:15:29) Chapter 02 (00:31:09) Chapter 03 (00:38:18) Chapter 04 (00:50:13) Chapter 05 (01:03:46) Chapter 06 (01:13:55) Chapter 07 (01:23:14) Chapter 08 (01:37:42) Chapter 09 (01:46:30) Chapter 10 (01:59:38) Chapter 11 (02:12:06) Chapter 12 (02:18:56) Chapter 13 (02:34:14) Chapter 14 (02:44:53) Chapter 15 (02:58:27) Chapter 16 (03:17:41) Chapter 17 (03:28:00) Chapter 18 (03:35:27) Chapter 19 (03:49:12) Chapter 20 (03:57:59) Chapter 21 (04:06:24) Chapter 22 (04:19:54) Chapter 23 (04:28:50) Chapter 24 (04:43:41) Chapter 25 (04:57:17) Chapter 26 (05:13:27) Chapter 27 (05:47:03) Chapter 28 (06:06:07) Chapter 29 (06:23:13) Chapter 30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe audiobook. Genre: biography Rendered with razor-sharp realism and wicked wit, Moll Flanders is the breathless, candid life story of a woman who refuses to be crushed by the strictures of 18th-century England. Told in her own irrepressible voice, this gripping narrative follows Moll from her hardscrabble beginnings and a string of marriages to daring acts of theft, cunning schemes, arrests, and voyages across the Atlantic — a picaresque tale of survival, social climbing, and relentless resourcefulness. Daniel Defoe balances suspense and dark humor with pointed social observation, inviting listeners to witness a protagonist who is at once scandalous and sympathetic, morally ambiguous yet fiercely human. Perfect for audiobook listeners, the tale’s vivid scenes, brisk pacing, and confessional tone make Moll’s fortunes and misfortunes feel immediate and intimate; her eventual reckoning and search for redemption resonate as powerfully today as they did in Defoe’s time. Whether you’re drawn to historical realism, razor-edged satire, or a heroine who will stop at nothing to claim her place in the world, this classic delivers a richly narrated journey through crime, survival, and transformation. Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 00 (00:10:37) Chapter 01 (00:34:55) Chapter 02 (00:55:54) Chapter 03 (01:23:30) Chapter 04 (02:01:35) Chapter 05 (02:36:06) Chapter 06 (03:02:38) Chapter 07 (03:36:22) Chapter 08 (04:01:39) Chapter 09 (04:24:35) Chapter 10 (04:49:28) Chapter 11 (05:19:21) Chapter 12 (05:56:03) Chapter 13 (06:27:19) Chapter 14 (07:07:52) Chapter 15 (07:40:41) Chapter 16 (08:17:39) Chapter 17 (08:48:01) Chapter 18 (09:18:04) Chapter 19 (09:56:42) Chapter 20 (10:36:07) Chapter 21 (11:12:42) Chapter 22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lady Chatterleys Lover by D. H. Lawrence audiobook. Genre: romance Immerse yourself in D. H. Lawrence’s daring, lyrical tale of love, desire and social fracture: Lady Chatterley’s Lover follows Constance Reid—trapped in an emotionally distant marriage to an aristocratic intellectual—and her passionate, awakening relationship with the gamekeeper Oliver Mellors. On the wind-swept estates and in the intimate hush of woodlands, Lawrence’s prose finds the electric intersections between body and soul, class and longing, industrial modernity and the healing rhythms of the land. This audiobook brings those textures to life: a skilled narrator can render Lawrence’s sensual imagery, sharp social critique and vulnerable interiority with nuance, turning every quiet confession and charged silence into an experience that is at once personal and epochal. Listen for the novel’s urgent exploration of human connection—how speech, touch and honesty can both redeem and disrupt—and for the emotional honesty that made the book controversial, influential and enduring. Whether you come for its raw romance, its keen observations of class and labor, or its lush, poetic sentences, this performance invites you to witness a radical story of intimacy that still resonates today. Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:27:59) Chapter 02 (00:48:02) Chapter 03 (01:22:24) Chapter 04 (01:47:38) Chapter 05 (02:25:18) Chapter 06 (02:53:12) Chapter 07 (03:25:23) Chapter 08 (03:56:06) Chapter 09 (04:29:33) Chapter 10 (04:59:45) Chapter 11 (05:35:44) Chapter 12 (06:06:31) Chapter 13 (06:51:54) Chapter 14 (07:24:40) Chapter 15 (08:04:02) Chapter 16 (08:49:35) Chapter 17 (09:35:19) Chapter 18 (09:54:00) Chapter 19 (10:22:42) Chapter 20 (11:14:22) Chapter 21 (11:52:39) Chapter 22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices