Amazing audio books narrated by celebrities
Relax and have someone read to you!
We all love being told a good story, well why not let one of these celebrities read you your favourite tales? Why not try Amazon's Audible 30-day trial you get a free book so why not download one of these celebrity narrated stories...
Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl - narrated by Helena Bonham Carter This powerful memoir on Anne Frank's early teenage years during World War II is narrated beautifully by Helena Bonham Carter. Download here.
Bram Stoker's Dracula - narrated by Alan Cumming and Tim Curry The original 1897 manuscript, along with a series of letters and journal entries is narrated by an all-star cast including Alan Cumming and Tim Curry, and is sought to recapture the originally intended horror and power. Download here.
L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - narrated by Anne Hathaway Narrated by Anne Hathaway, this American favourite follows the adventures of a young girl and her dog as they get swept away into the magical land of Oz, where they meet other characters set on a journey to Emerald City. Download here.
Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book: The Mowgli Stories narrated by an all-star cast A boy's extraordinary journey and the relationship between man and beast. Includes Bill Bailey, Celia Imrie and Martin Shaw. Audilble will also donate 25p from every download to help ZSL build a future for wildlife, including those under threat like the Bengal Tiger (Shere Khan). Download here.
Homer's The Odyssey - narrated by Sir Ian McKellen This audiobook captures Homer's original in bold, contemporary idiom about Odysseus, a veteran of the Trojan War who makes his tortuous way home to his wife, through facing monsters, sea nymphs, evil enchantresses, and vengeful gods. Download here.
Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar - narrated by Maggie Gyllenhaal This groundbreaking, semiautobiographical novel is about experiencing difficult relationships, a society that refuses to acknowledge women's aspirations, and a heart-wrenching glimpse into mental illness. Download here.
Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - narrated by Elijah Wood Wood brings a youthful voice and energy to the story, making Mark Twain's wit and twisty language sound completely natural. This audiobook follows Huck and Jim down the Mississippi, as they encounter obstacles and invent outrageous tales. Download here.
Lewis Caroll's Alice's Adventure in Wonderland - narrated by Scarlett Johansson Enjoy this classic tale of a young and imaginative girl who follows a hasty hare underground, only to find herself with a host of strange and incredible characters. Johansson's distinct voice and personality makes the telling of this classic really compelling. Download here.
Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales narrated by an all-star cast This audiobook feature a star-studded cast including the late Alan Rickman, Samuel L. Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg, Matt Damon, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, Helen Mirren, to name a few. Net proceeds will benefit the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and Artists for New South Africa, benefitting children orphaned and impacted by HIV/AIDS in South Africa. The stories were chosen from every region of Africa by the Nobel Laureate himself. Download here.
For those times when you're too busy to stop and read explore Audible here. With Amazon's Audible 30-day trial you get a free book, so it's definitely worth a look!