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A Walk in the Park

by Kevin Fedarko ...

Narrated by Kevin Fedarko ...

Unabridged

14 hours 40 min

*** Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award in Outdoor Literature * Winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction * Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, Air Mail, Smithsonian Magazine, and Financial Times“A triumph. Fedarko doesn’t describe awe; he induces it.” —The New York Times Book Review****“Passionate…memorable…life-affirming.” —The Wall Street ... Read more

$29.99 USD

*** Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award in Outdoor Literature * Winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction * Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, Air Mail, Smithsonian Magazine, and Financial Times“A triumph. Fedarko doesn’t describe awe; he induces it.” —The New York Times Book Review****“Passionate…memorable…life-affirming.” —The Wall Street
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Wild

From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Oprah's Book Club 2.0)

by Cheryl Strayed ...

Narrated by Bernadette Dunne ...

Unabridged

13 hours 2 min

Oprah's Book Club 2.0 selection.A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe—and built her back up again.At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to ... Read more

$24.00 USD

Oprah's Book Club 2.0 selection.A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe—and built her back up again.At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to
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Coming into the Country

by John McPhee ...

Narrated by Nelson Runger ...

Unabridged

16 hours 8 min

Coming into the Country is an unforgettable account of Alaska and Alaskans. It is a rich tapestry of vivid characters, observed landscapes, and descriptive narrative, in three principal segments that deal, respectively, with a total wilderness, with urban Alaska, and with life in the remoteness of the bush.Readers of McPhee's earlier books will not be unprepared for his surprising shifts of scene ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Coming into the Country is an unforgettable account of Alaska and Alaskans. It is a rich tapestry of vivid characters, observed landscapes, and descriptive narrative, in three principal segments that deal, respectively, with a total wilderness, with urban Alaska, and with life in the remoteness of the bush.Readers of McPhee's earlier books will not be unprepared for his surprising shifts of scene
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History of Knott's Scary Farm, The

by Ted Dougherty ...

Narrated by Ted Dougherty ...

Unabridged

7 hours 13 min

A NIGHTMARE COME TRUE!The incredible story on how Knott’s Berry Farm’s annual Knott’s Scary Farm became the “world’s largest and scariest Halloween party” is told in the hauntingly striking audiobook – The History of Knott’s Scary Farm, narrated by author, Ted Dougherty.The shrouds of mystery as to how the world-famous Southern California Halloween tradition became a monster of an event are lifted ... Read more

$13.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A NIGHTMARE COME TRUE!The incredible story on how Knott’s Berry Farm’s annual Knott’s Scary Farm became the “world’s largest and scariest Halloween party” is told in the hauntingly striking audiobook – The History of Knott’s Scary Farm, narrated by author, Ted Dougherty.The shrouds of mystery as to how the world-famous Southern California Halloween tradition became a monster of an event are lifted
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Tales of Lonely Trails

by Zane Grey ...

Narrated by William Hope ...

Unabridged

14 hours 43 min

Zane Grey wrote about the West and lived it as well. Tales of Lonely Trails is a collection of true travel tales describing his explorations of uninhabited areas of the West, much of it on pack horses with a guide.Here are descriptions of his hunting, camping, and exploring trips in the wild and desolate parts of the West, including Arizona territory, Colorado, Death Valley, the Tonto Basin, the ... Read more

$22.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Zane Grey wrote about the West and lived it as well. Tales of Lonely Trails is a collection of true travel tales describing his explorations of uninhabited areas of the West, much of it on pack horses with a guide.Here are descriptions of his hunting, camping, and exploring trips in the wild and desolate parts of the West, including Arizona territory, Colorado, Death Valley, the Tonto Basin, the
... Read more
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Where the Water Goes

Life and Death Along the Colorado River

by David Owen ...

Narrated by Fred Sanders ...

Unabridged

9 hours 26 min

**“Wonderfully written…Mr. Owen writes about water, but in these polarized times the lessons he shares spill into other arenas. The world of water rights and wrongs along the Colorado River offers hope for other problems.” —Wall Street JournalAn eye-opening account of where our water comes from and where it all goes.**The Colorado River is an essential resource for a surprisingly large part of the ... Read more

$20.00 USD

**“Wonderfully written…Mr. Owen writes about water, but in these polarized times the lessons he shares spill into other arenas. The world of water rights and wrongs along the Colorado River offers hope for other problems.” —Wall Street JournalAn eye-opening account of where our water comes from and where it all goes.**The Colorado River is an essential resource for a surprisingly large part of the
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Hawaii Travel Guide

Discover the Best Beaches, Volcanoes, and Island Adventures

by EG TRAVEL ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Morgan G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 23 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Volcanoes, beaches, and aloha spirit — discover the magic of Hawaii.Hawaii Travel Guide is your audio companion for exploring one of the most breathtaking and culturally rich destinations in the world. Whether you’re planning to surf the waves of Oahu, hike the trails of Kauai, or relax on the Big Island’s black sand beaches, this guide will help you ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Volcanoes, beaches, and aloha spirit — discover the magic of Hawaii.Hawaii Travel Guide is your audio companion for exploring one of the most breathtaking and culturally rich destinations in the world. Whether you’re planning to surf the waves of Oahu, hike the trails of Kauai, or relax on the Big Island’s black sand beaches, this guide will help you
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North Shore Chronicles

Big-Wave Surfing in Hawaii

by Bruce Jenkins ...

Narrated by Tim Sinclair ...

Unabridged

6 hours 35 min

In this memorable account of 17 trips he made to Hawaii's North Shore starting in 1974, Bruce Jenkins, considered the Kerouac of surf writers, profiles the area's elite, the superstars who live to conquer Hawaii's deadliest waves. Here are the egoists, stylists, gladiators, and purists of the sport, from big-wave greats Darrick Doerner and Mark Foo to bodysurfer Mark Cunningham and bodyboarder ... Read more

$34.95 USD

In this memorable account of 17 trips he made to Hawaii's North Shore starting in 1974, Bruce Jenkins, considered the Kerouac of surf writers, profiles the area's elite, the superstars who live to conquer Hawaii's deadliest waves. Here are the egoists, stylists, gladiators, and purists of the sport, from big-wave greats Darrick Doerner and Mark Foo to bodysurfer Mark Cunningham and bodyboarder
... Read more
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Desert Oracle

Volume 1: Strange True Tales from the American Southwest

by Ken Layne ...

Narrated by Ken Layne ...

Unabridged

6 hours 30 min

This program is read by the author, Ken Layne, host of the Desert Oracle radio show. It includes an exclusive first listen to a story from Desert Oracle: Volume 2.The cult-y field guide to the strange and intriguing secrets of the Mojave—its myths and legends, outcasts and oddballs, flora, fauna, and UFOs—becomes the definitive, oracular book of the desert.For the past five years, Desert Oracle ... Read more

$22.99 USD

This program is read by the author, Ken Layne, host of the Desert Oracle radio show. It includes an exclusive first listen to a story from Desert Oracle: Volume 2.The cult-y field guide to the strange and intriguing secrets of the Mojave—its myths and legends, outcasts and oddballs, flora, fauna, and UFOs—becomes the definitive, oracular book of the desert.For the past five years, Desert Oracle
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Fascination with Alaska

Beyond the Alaskan Cruise Naturalist

by William Stickle ...

Narrated by Tom Jaeger ...

Unabridged

3 hours 6 min

Explore the awe, complexity, and enduring mystery of America’s last frontier.In A Fascination with Alaska: Beyond the Alaskan Cruise Naturalist, marine biologist William Stickle shares a lifetime of exploration, research, and teaching in Alaska’s wild and varied landscapes. With over sixty visits since 1967, Stickle offers a compelling portrait of the state’s dramatic geography, rich history, ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore the awe, complexity, and enduring mystery of America’s last frontier.In A Fascination with Alaska: Beyond the Alaskan Cruise Naturalist, marine biologist William Stickle shares a lifetime of exploration, research, and teaching in Alaska’s wild and varied landscapes. With over sixty visits since 1967, Stickle offers a compelling portrait of the state’s dramatic geography, rich history,
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Braving It

A Father, a Daughter, and an Unforgettable Journey into the Alaskan Wild

by James Campbell ...

Narrated by Roger Wayne ...

Unabridged

9 hours 57 min

Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, home to only a handful of people, is a harsh and lonely place. So when James Campbell's cousin Heimo Korth asked him to spend a summer building a cabin in the rugged Interior, Campbell hesitated about inviting his fifteen-year-old daughter, Aidan, to join him: Would she be able to withstand clouds of mosquitoes, the threat of grizzlies, bathing in an ice ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, home to only a handful of people, is a harsh and lonely place. So when James Campbell's cousin Heimo Korth asked him to spend a summer building a cabin in the rugged Interior, Campbell hesitated about inviting his fifteen-year-old daughter, Aidan, to join him: Would she be able to withstand clouds of mosquitoes, the threat of grizzlies, bathing in an ice
... Read more
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A Tale of Two Valleys

Wine, Wealth and the Battle for the Good Life in Napa and Sonoma

by Alan Deutschman ...

Narrated by Michael Cerveris ...

Unabridged

6 hours 49 min

When acclaimed journalist Alan Deutschman came to the California wine country as the lucky house guest of very rich friends, he was surprised to discover a raging controversy. A civil war was being fought between the Napa Valley, which epitomized elitism, prestige and wealthy excess, and the neighboring Sonoma Valley, a rag-tag bohemian enclave so stubbornly backward that rambunctious chickens ... Read more

$14.13 USD

When acclaimed journalist Alan Deutschman came to the California wine country as the lucky house guest of very rich friends, he was surprised to discover a raging controversy. A civil war was being fought between the Napa Valley, which epitomized elitism, prestige and wealthy excess, and the neighboring Sonoma Valley, a rag-tag bohemian enclave so stubbornly backward that rambunctious chickens
... Read more
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El Paso to Las Cruces via Roswell

by Denver Michaels ...

Narrated by Denver Michaels ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Detours Into the Paranormal
Unabridged

3 hours 44 min

Thunderbirds flying the skies over Las Cruces; the infamous Roswell Incident; Bigfoot roaming Apache land; strange, malevolent beings that live underground; a shape-shifting witch that appears as an owl; turtles the size of cars sharing their lake with an octopus-man. These are but a few of the mysteries waiting the be discovered in southern New M... ... Read more

$4.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Thunderbirds flying the skies over Las Cruces; the infamous Roswell Incident; Bigfoot roaming Apache land; strange, malevolent beings that live underground; a shape-shifting witch that appears as an owl; turtles the size of cars sharing their lake with an octopus-man. These are but a few of the mysteries waiting the be discovered in southern New M...
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Tip of the Iceberg

My 3,000-Mile Journey Around Wild Alaska, the Last Great American Frontier

by Mark Adams ...

Narrated by Mark Adams ...

Unabridged

9 hours 12 min

****The National Bestseller**From the acclaimed, bestselling author of Turn Right at Machu Picchu, a fascinating, wild, and wonder-filled journey into Alaska, America's last frontier**In 1899, railroad magnate Edward H. Harriman organized a most unusual summer voyage to the wilds of Alaska: He converted a steamship into a luxury "floating university," populated by some of America's best and ... Read more

$20.00 USD

****The National Bestseller**From the acclaimed, bestselling author of Turn Right at Machu Picchu, a fascinating, wild, and wonder-filled journey into Alaska, America's last frontier**In 1899, railroad magnate Edward H. Harriman organized a most unusual summer voyage to the wilds of Alaska: He converted a steamship into a luxury "floating university," populated by some of America's best and
... Read more
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Dark Frontier

by Matthew Harffy ...

Narrated by Barnaby Edwards ...

Unabridged

15 hours 4 min

Bloomsbury presents Dark Frontier by Matthew Harffy, read by Barnaby Edwards.A thrilling historical western set in 1890s Oregon, from the author of the critically acclaimed Bernicia Chronicles. An English soldier turned policeman escapes to the American West for a new future, but life on the frontier proves far harder than he ever imagined...A man can flee from everything but his own nature ... Read more

$23.00 USD

Bloomsbury presents Dark Frontier by Matthew Harffy, read by Barnaby Edwards.A thrilling historical western set in 1890s Oregon, from the author of the critically acclaimed Bernicia Chronicles. An English soldier turned policeman escapes to the American West for a new future, but life on the frontier proves far harder than he ever imagined...A man can flee from everything but his own nature
... Read more
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It Happened Like This

A Life in Alaska

by Adrienne Lindholm ...

Narrated by Suzie Althens ...

Unabridged

6 hours 34 min

In an authentic and honest voice, writer Adrienne Lindholm recounts her move to Alaska as a young woman eager to begin her career in environmental and wildlife studies. She finds herself initially out of her depth among her peers, many of whom are also "Outsiders," new to the state, but who seem more experienced, more confident. Eventually she finds her way, immersing herself in the rigors of ... Read more

$19.99 USD

In an authentic and honest voice, writer Adrienne Lindholm recounts her move to Alaska as a young woman eager to begin her career in environmental and wildlife studies. She finds herself initially out of her depth among her peers, many of whom are also "Outsiders," new to the state, but who seem more experienced, more confident. Eventually she finds her way, immersing herself in the rigors of
... Read more
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Vegas

A Memoir of a Dark Season

by John Gregory Dunne ...

Narrated by Griffin Dunne ...

Unabridged

9 hours 30 min

"In the summer of my nervous breakdown, I went to live in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada." So begins John Gregory Dunne's neglected classic of first-person writing, a mordant, deadpan, grotesque tale that blurs the line between autobiography and fiction, confession and reportage.Panicked by his own mortality, despondent over his many failings as a writer and a man, Dunne leaves his wife and their ... Read more

$19.99 USD

"In the summer of my nervous breakdown, I went to live in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada." So begins John Gregory Dunne's neglected classic of first-person writing, a mordant, deadpan, grotesque tale that blurs the line between autobiography and fiction, confession and reportage.Panicked by his own mortality, despondent over his many failings as a writer and a man, Dunne leaves his wife and their
... Read more
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Wild Men, Wild Alaska

Finding What Lies Beyond the Limits

by Rocky McElveen ...

Narrated by Stephen Bel Davies ...

Unabridged

6 hours 39 min

In Wild Men, Wild Alaska professional hunting and fishing guide and outfitter Rocky McElveen tells the stories of his own adventures as well as those of some of his well-known clients. The book takes listeners directly into the Alaskan bush, and shares the intense challenges of a majestic wilderness that pushes a man to his limits. ... Read more

$19.99 USD

In Wild Men, Wild Alaska professional hunting and fishing guide and outfitter Rocky McElveen tells the stories of his own adventures as well as those of some of his well-known clients. The book takes listeners directly into the Alaskan bush, and shares the intense challenges of a majestic wilderness that pushes a man to his limits.
... Read more
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Slow Travel New Mexico

Unforgettable Personal Experiences in the Land of Enchantment

by Judith Fein ...

Narrated by Cynthia Farrell ...

Unabridged

10 hours 9 min

Winner of the 2024 New Mexico-Arizona Book Award for TravelSlow travel is the secret to opening doors, meeting people, participating in surprising events, experiencing joy, and making each trip—no matter how short or long—deeper, richer, and an adventure that is uniquely yours.Award-winning travel journalists and Santa Fe residents Judith Fein and Paul Ross crisscross New Mexico, finding ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Winner of the 2024 New Mexico-Arizona Book Award for TravelSlow travel is the secret to opening doors, meeting people, participating in surprising events, experiencing joy, and making each trip—no matter how short or long—deeper, richer, and an adventure that is uniquely yours.Award-winning travel journalists and Santa Fe residents Judith Fein and Paul Ross crisscross New Mexico, finding
... Read more
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Always Crashing in the Same Car

On Art, Crisis, and Los Angeles, California

by Matthew Specktor ...

Narrated by Matthew Specktor ...

Unabridged

9 hours 4 min

Blending memoir and cultural criticism, Matthew Specktor explores family legacy, the lives of artists, and a city that embodies both dreams and disillusionment.In 2006, Matthew Specktor moved into a crumbling Los Angeles apartment opposite the one in which F. Scott Fitzgerald spent the last moments of his life. Fitz had been Specktor's first literary idol, someone whose own passage through ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Blending memoir and cultural criticism, Matthew Specktor explores family legacy, the lives of artists, and a city that embodies both dreams and disillusionment.In 2006, Matthew Specktor moved into a crumbling Los Angeles apartment opposite the one in which F. Scott Fitzgerald spent the last moments of his life. Fitz had been Specktor's first literary idol, someone whose own passage through
... Read more
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Land of Enchantment, The: Exploring New Mexico's Hidden Gems

by Claud Savage ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 19 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From the vibrant city of Albuquerque to the charming town of Taos, this guide takes you on a tour of the state's most iconic destinations and best-kept secrets. Chapter by chapter, you will delve into the rich history and vibrant culture of each region, from the ancient traditions of the Taos Pueblo to the otherworldly landscapes of White Sands ... Read more

$4.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From the vibrant city of Albuquerque to the charming town of Taos, this guide takes you on a tour of the state's most iconic destinations and best-kept secrets. Chapter by chapter, you will delve into the rich history and vibrant culture of each region, from the ancient traditions of the Taos Pueblo to the otherworldly landscapes of White Sands
... Read more
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Apache Dawn

Join us for five unforgettable days touring the Real Old West

by Paul Bablove ...

Narrated by Ed Ames, Karen Schonwit ...

Unabridged

4 hours 27 min

Apache Dawn covers more than 450 miles across Southern Arizona in five exciting and fast paced days.Visit a land made famous by Coronado and Father Kino, by Geronimo and Cochise, by the Earps, Doc Holliday and the Clintons, by Johnny Ringo and Ed Schieffein and the Copper Queen. A land of endless skies and breathtaking vistas. Of sacred mountains and dramatic rock formations rising like islands in ... Read more

$18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Apache Dawn covers more than 450 miles across Southern Arizona in five exciting and fast paced days.Visit a land made famous by Coronado and Father Kino, by Geronimo and Cochise, by the Earps, Doc Holliday and the Clintons, by Johnny Ringo and Ed Schieffein and the Copper Queen. A land of endless skies and breathtaking vistas. Of sacred mountains and dramatic rock formations rising like islands in
... Read more
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Bay Curious

Exploring the Hidden True Stories of the San Francisco Bay Area

by Olivia Allen-Price ...

Narrated by Olivia Allen-Price ...

Unabridged

6 hours 37 min

Curious about the San Francisco Bay Area? With explorations into unique local legends, interesting landmarks, and uncovered histories, Bay Curious is a fun, quirky guide to the secret stories of the Bay Area for visitors, newcomers, and California natives alike.Who was America's first and only Emperor? Why are there ships buried under the streets of San Francisco? Was the word "hella" really ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Curious about the San Francisco Bay Area? With explorations into unique local legends, interesting landmarks, and uncovered histories, Bay Curious is a fun, quirky guide to the secret stories of the Bay Area for visitors, newcomers, and California natives alike.Who was America's first and only Emperor? Why are there ships buried under the streets of San Francisco? Was the word "hella" really
... Read more
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Sendero de Pensamientos (Spanish Edition)

Una memoria real de supervivencia en Alaska con auténtico audio de aviación

by David L. Lomax ...

Narrated by Daniel Jimenez ...

Series Audiobook 1.0 - Trail of Thoughts
Unabridged

7 hours 4 min

Sendero de Pensamientos (Trail of Thoughts): Edición en EspañolCuando su familia se mudó a Alaska siendo niño, David Lomax entró en un mundo que muy pocas personas llegarán a conocer. Trabajando en remotas aldeas accesibles únicamente en avioneta de monte, helicóptero o barcaza, ayudó a construir viviendas en algunas de las comunidades más aisladas del planeta. Antes de obtener su licencia de ... Read more

$10.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Sendero de Pensamientos (Trail of Thoughts): Edición en EspañolCuando su familia se mudó a Alaska siendo niño, David Lomax entró en un mundo que muy pocas personas llegarán a conocer. Trabajando en remotas aldeas accesibles únicamente en avioneta de monte, helicóptero o barcaza, ayudó a construir viviendas en algunas de las comunidades más aisladas del planeta. Antes de obtener su licencia de
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