FREE/BARGAIN — Audiobooks

[skinmaan]

Two new Audible freebies - kids' titles. Get them while you can.

• FREE -- Johnny Tremain -- Esther Forbes, Grace Conlin / 8.7 hrs --> Historical Fiction

Newbery Medal Winner, 1944

A story filled with danger and excitement, Johnny Tremain tells of the turbulent, passionate times in Boston just before the Revolutionary War.

Johnny, a young apprentice silversmith, is caught with Otis, Hancock, and John and Samuel Adams in the exciting operations and subterfuges leading up to the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Lexington. As Johnny is forced into the role of a full-grown man in the face of his new country's independence, he finds that his relations with those he loves changes for the better as well.

Johnny Tremain is historical fiction at its best, portraying the living drama of Revolutionary Boston through the shrewd eyes of an observant boy.

• FREE -- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition -- William Kamkwamba & Bryan Mealer, Korey Jackson / 6.7 hrs --> Non-Fictiom

The bestselling story of the young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village, now in an accessible middle grade edition

When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. The family was starving, and they could hardly find money for food, let alone school fees. Forced to drop out, William began to explore the science books in his village library. There, he came up with an idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill would bring electricity to his home and help his family pump the water they needed to farm the land.

Retold for a middle grade audience, this inspiring memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy's brilliant idea can light up the world.

Enjoy!
skinmaan
Your audiobook bloodhound

[GtrsRGr8]

Originally Posted by skinmaan

Two new Audible freebies - kids' titles. Get them while you can.
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• FREE -- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition -- William Kamkwamba & Bryan Mealer, Korey Jackson / 6.7 hrs --> Non-Fictiom

Enjoy!
skinmaan
Your audiobook bloodhound

What a heart-warming and inspiring that story must be to young people, especially those in third world countries!

Although this edition is for "Young Readers," it's a buy for me--sometimes I like to veg-out and listen to something that doesn't require me have to think much.

[tubemonkey]

Audible UK -- Daily Deal -- exp 23 Aug @ 11:59 PM BST

• TBA -- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (book 1) -- L Frank Baum --> kids fantasy

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by skinmaan

Two new Audible freebies - kids' titles. Get them while you can.

• FREE -- Johnny Tremain -- Esther Forbes, Grace Conlin / 8.7 hrs --> Historical Fiction

• FREE -- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition -- William Kamkwamba & Bryan Mealer, Korey Jackson / 6.7 hrs --> Non-Fictiom

Enjoy!
skinmaan
Your audiobook bloodhound

Thanks

[GtrsRGr8]

From Chirpbooks.com. With the special price of $3.99; originally $49.98--92% off!

September Hope: The American Side of a Bridge Too Far, by John C. McManus; narrated by Walter Dixon.

The ebook is rated 4.5 stars, at Amazon, from lots of reviews.

The title suggests that Americans fighting in Operation Market-Garden was something somewhat unusual, and it probably was. Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery, of the British forces, conceived the idea, and planned the operation. Likely the British did the majority of the fighting and dying, although on that point I'm not certain. Reading in Wikipedia, I think that it was, the author of the entry suggested that, despite the loss by the Allies, there were some positive things to come out of it.

Publisher Description
In September Hope, acclaimed historian John C. McManus explores World War II’s most ambitious invasion, an immense, daring offensive to defeat Nazi Germany before the end of 1944. Operation Market-Garden is one of the war’s most famous, but least understood, battles, and McManus tells the story of the American contribution to this crucial phase of the war in Europe. August 1944 saw the Allies achieve more significant victories than in any other month over the course of the war. . . . . Encouraged by these triumphs, British, Canadian and American armored columns plunged into Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg. The Germans were in disarray, overwhelmed on all fronts, losing soldiers by the thousands as Allied bombers pulverized their cities. For the Third Reich it seemed the end was near. Rumors swirled that the war would soon be over and that everyone would be home for Christmas. Then came September, and Holland. On September 17, the largest airborne drop in military history commenced-including two entire American divisions, the 101st and the 82nd . . . . the Germans were much stronger than the Allies anticipated. In eight days of ferocious combat, they mauled the airborne, stymied the tanks and prevented the Allies from crossing the Rhine. For the first time, using never-before-seen sources and countless personal interviews, September Hope reveals the American perspective on one of the most famous and decisive battles of World War II.

The deal on this particular audiobook lasts for 25 more days (it seems the expiration dates differ on all of chirpbooks' specials). But I'm still learning how they conduct business.

[tubemonkey]

Daily Deals -- exp 23 Aug @ 11:59 PM PT

• Audible ---> $3.95 -- Hellbent (book 3) -- Gregg Hurwitz --> suspense
  
• Down -----> $2.95 -- The Silk Road -- Kathryn Davis --> literary
  
• eStories --> $4.99 -- Real Tigers -- Mick Herron --> espionage

[tubemonkey]

Audible -- exp 05 Sep -- Members Only

• FREE -- Talking While Female... -- Teatro Luna/ full cast -- 6.6 hrs -- short stories

Talking While Female & Other Dangerous Acts

Talking While Female & Other Dangerous Acts is a fresh collection of original short stories on themes of risk and resilience, written and performed by Latina womxn across the USA. Curated by Teatro Luna West: America's All Latinx and All Women of Color Theatre Ensemble, these stunning stories are combined with original music by Maria Chavez and poetry by Gabriela Ortega in order to fully transport the listener to each individual life and journey.

Although rooted in the incredibly diverse spectrum that is the US Latina experience, this collection of stories is crafted for anyone who has ever felt invisible, powerless, or alone. This compilation provides a platform and much needed space for the many generations of women who have been tucked away into the corners of our history, erased, and ignored and shines a light on vibrant voices of today celebrating our power to heal, transform, and rise again. From interviewing public figures as problematic as Fidel Castro, to experiencing a leaky brain and the miraculous feats of modern medicine or losing a loved one to the brutalities of Alzheimer's, these storytellers share it all. Modeling vulnerability for the listener, we are given access to somber reflections on the current administration's impact on the marginalized - from those in violent cycles of poverty to those experiencing the gentrification crisis firsthand, to a passionate call to remember the children still in cages. This collection wouldn't be complete without vital stories of incredibly heartwarming coming-out experiences and journeys abroad that uplift us and remind us of our ability to overcome anything that comes our way.

Original stories by: Liza Ann Acosta, Maria Alexandria Beech, Sarah Bogdanski, Gabriela Bonet, Franceli Chapman, Antonieta Carpio, Marissa Chibas, Gina Cornejo, Ginna Diaz, Mari DeOleo, Melissa DuPrey, Georgina Escobar, Cristina Frias, Virginia Grise, Christina Igaraividez, Isabel Jimenez, Maya Malan-Gonzalez, Alexandra Meda, Jasminne Mendez, Elisa Noemi, Elizabeth Nungaray, Karari Olvera, Jessica Perez, Lorna Silva, Gabriela Ortega.

Created by Teatro Luna & Teatro Luna West - an ensemble creating original theatrical productions, digital media, and direct-action events toward a social justice purpose.

[TrevorViking]

^ Either over already or members only.

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by TrevorViking

^ Either over already or members only.

More than likely, members only.

[skinmaan]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

More than likely, members only.

Per SlickDeals, "Free for Audible members who have a paid subscription until September 4th."

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by skinmaan

Per SlickDeals, "Free for Audible members who have a paid subscription until September 4th."

Thanks

[tubemonkey]

Audible UK -- Daily Deal -- exp 24 Aug @ 11:59 PM BST

• TBA -- Red Notice -- Bill Browder --> NF history

[tubemonkey]

Daily Deals -- exp 24 Aug @ 11:59 PM PT

• Audible ---> $3.95 -- Space Force -- Jeremy Robinson --> sci-fi
  
• Down -----> $4.95 -- Three Laws Lethal -- David Walton --> sci-fi
  
• eStories --> $4.99 -- Here We Lie -- Paula Treick DeBoard --> suspense

[tubemonkey]

Audible UK -- Daily Deal -- exp 25 Aug @ 11:59 PM BST

• TBA -- One for Sorrow (book 1) -- Sarah Denzil --> thriller

[Tarana]

Just wanted to add a comment about Chirp. There are many, many complaints about their app failing partway through the book. Kindof a big deal since the only option to listen to books you buy from them is through their app. They did a major upgrade on 8/21, so hopefully those issues are now resolved. I've reached chapter 3 of the book I bought without problems. The problem with the app was downloaded books, not streaming. Again, an archive option is not available, and no guarantee they will be around next year.