Independent & Proudly Human Audiobooks

The Stoicism Collection

Letters from a Stoic, Meditations, Seneca's 'On' Essays, The Enchiridion and Discourses, Life of Marcus Aurelius, & More

W. B. Yeats: Selected Poems

W.B. Yeats: Selected Poems offers some of the most loved and profound pieces from the Irish literary giant. This audiobook edition is beautifully brought to life by Adrian Kelly.

Known for his romantic and lyrical style of poetry, Yeats’s work was often inspired by Irish myths, spiritualism, love, longing and loss. His later work became more modernist in style, challenging poetic conventions and shifting to a political focus. In this definitive collection, you will find some of Yeats’s most noteworthy poems, written from the late nineteenth century right up until his death in 1939.

The Iliad

A timeless epic of war, wrath, and the will of the gods.

In the heat of the Trojan War, the Greek army’s greatest warrior, Achilles, withdraws from battle after a bitter dispute with King Agamemnon. As the war spirals into chaos, heroes rise and fall, divine forces meddle in mortal affairs, and honor is tested on every side. But when tragedy strikes, Achilles must confront his rage—and his destiny.

Queen Lucia

Mapp and Lucia, Book 1

Oliver Twist

In a world of darkness and hardship, young Oliver Twist is a beacon of innocence and hope. Orphaned and abandoned, Oliver is thrust into a life of brutal workhouses, crime, and betrayal. When he’s lured into a gang of pickpockets led by the sinister Fagin, Oliver finds himself caught in a dangerous world he doesn’t belong to—yet through it all, his quest for love, belonging, and justice drives him forward.

Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar

Arsène Lupin, Book 1

A Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland

In 1773, literary giant Samuel Johnson set off with his friend James Boswell on a tour of Scotland’s remote Highlands and Western Isles. What followed was a vivid travelogue capturing the landscapes, people, and customs of a region on the brink of change. With wit, insight, and curiosity, Johnson reflects on everything from ancient clan traditions to the decline of the Gaelic language—offering a rare glimpse into 18th-century Scotland through the eyes of one of England’s greatest minds.

The Diary of a Nobody

Mr Pooter is a man of modest ambitions, content with his ordinary life. Yet he always seems to be troubled by disagreeable tradesmen, impertinent young office clerks and wayward friends, not to mention his devil-may-care son Lupin with his unsuitable choice of bride. In the bumbling, absurd, yet endearing figure of Pooter, the Grossmiths created an immortal comic character and a superb satire on the snobberies of middle-class suburbia - one which also sends up late Victorian crazes for spiritualism and bicycling, as well as the fashion for publishing diaries by anybody and everybody.

Ulysses

A day in the life of Leopold Bloom, an ordinary man living in Dublin, unfolds into an extraordinary journey of self-discovery and exploration. Through a stream-of-consciousness narrative, Joyce weaves together the lives of Bloom, Stephen Dedalus, and Molly Bloom as they navigate the complexities of identity, love, and the human experience.

Ulysses blends myth, memory, and reality into a rich tapestry of thought and emotion. A challenging yet rewarding listen, this groundbreaking novel is a landmark of 20th-century literature.

Thoughts for the Times on War and Death

In this insightful essay Sigmund Freud delves into the psychological roots of war, the nature of human aggression, and the profound impact of death on society. Written during the tumultuous years of World War I, Freud explores how conflict shapes the psyche and why humanity is drawn to violence despite the consequences.

The Pickwick Papers

‘It is the fate of most men who mingle with the world, and attain even the prime of life, to make many real friends, and lose them in the course of nature.’

Dickens’s first novel, The Pickwick Papers was a huge success at the time of publication, and helped launch Dickens as the literary giant he is today.

Originally serialised between 1836 and 1837, this comic and episodic tale follows the adventures of Samuel Pickwick and his companions. Together, they form the Pickwick Club, which aimed to gather scientific knowledge, investigating the curious customs of others and making general observations of their travels. As the club journeys across England, they are subject to eccentric characters, comical mishaps, romantic entanglements and more. Through what would become Dickens’s trademark wit and social satire, the novel is a clever commentary on the legal system of the time, social class divides and the foolishness of humankind. This audiobook edition is brilliantly narrated by Matt Addis.

Our Mutual Friend

‘And O there are days in this life, worth life and worth death.’

Famed for being Dickens’s last completed novel, Our Mutual Friend is a sophisticated social analysis and damning satire of wealth, and the greed and corruption it can bring.

First published between 1864 and 1865, Our Mutual Friend revolves around the inheritance of a large fortune left by John Harmon Sr., owner of a huge estate. Once John passes, his wealth is left to his son, but only under one condition: that he marries Miss Bella Wilfer, a shallow young woman preoccupied with money. However, Harmon’s son doesn’t appear to inherit his fortune – rather, a body is mysteriously found washed away in the Thames. What ensues is a ghastly battle for money and social standing, and a sobering illustration of the consequences of granting social status more power than personal morality in the pursuit of happiness. With complex plot lines and unforgettable characters, Our Mutual Friend easily establishes itself as a timeless classic. This audiobook edition is expertly narrated by Samuel West.

Nicholas Nickleby

‘The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again.’

Originally published in monthly instalments from 1838 to 1839, Nicholas Nickleby is one of Dickens’s earlier novels, renowned for its comic flair and cutting commentary on social injustice.

Nicholas Nickleby, a young man with a comfortable lifestyle in Devonshire, suddenly finds his life upturned when his father passes away after losing all his money in a poor investment. In the wake of his death, Nicholas, his mother and younger sister are forced to travel to London to seek refuge from their only living relative, but to no avail: Uncle Ralph despises Nicholas at first sight, and has no wish to help his family. What ensues is Nicholas’s desperate attempts to support his family, no matter what the cost. Episodic in style and as devastating as it is dramatic, this novel demonstrates Dickens at his finest. This audio edition is compellingly brought to life by the talented narrator David Rintoul.

Eugene Onegin

In this timeless Russian classic, the charismatic but aloof Eugene Onegin rejects love, friendship, and opportunity in favor of cynicism and self-isolation. When he returns to his rural estate, he crosses paths with the idealistic Tatyana, who falls deeply in love with him. But Onegin’s cold dismissal of her leads to a tragic sequence of events that changes all their lives.

With sharp wit and vivid characters, Eugene Onegin is a rich exploration of love, regret, and the consequences of neglecting what truly matters.

Dramatis Personae

Dramatis Personae is a four part autobiographic collection, published by Yeats in 1936 and detailing incidents, events, and people he met who influenced his artistic development as a poet.

American Notes for General Circulation

‘But the time will come; and when, in their changed ashes, the growth of centuries unborn has struck its roots, the restless men of distant ages will repair to these again unpeopled solitudes…’

Based on a trip taken just short of his thirtieth birthday, American Notes for General Circulation is a dazzling travelogue of Charles Dickens’s adventures in North America in 1842.

Travelling from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Richmond, St. Louis, Quebec and more, Dickens writes candidly about his time in America. Impressed by the optimism of American society and captivated by its democratic ideals, Dickens was also critical of the rapid growth of industrialism, America’s focus on materialism and its participation in slavery. A compelling artefact of nineteenth century America, American Notes for General Circulation is a fascinating snapshot in time from the perspective of a foreign observer. This audiobook is skilfully read by Matt Addis.

Aesop's Fables

Dive into the timeless wisdom of Aesop, where animals speak, and humans listen. This collection of fables—packed with clever plots and memorable characters—offers sharp life lessons wrapped in simple, unforgettable stories.

The Jules Verne Collection: 8 Novels

Journey to the Centre of the Earth, From the Earth to the Moon, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in 80 Days, The Mysterious Island, The Master of the World, The Underground City, & In the Year 2889

The HG Wells Collection: 4 Novels

The Time Machine, The Island of Dr Moreau, The Invisible Man, & The War of the Worlds

The Complete Brontë Sisters Collection

Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, Agnes Grey, Villette, Shirley, The Professor, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, & The Complete Poems