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9 uplifting audiobooks loved by Audible listeners right now
Get listening to these feel-good books.
Books have the power to educate, entertain and empower us, but sometimes, we just want a read to make us feel good. Whether its an inspiring real-life memoir or a fictional tale packed with escapism, certain stories have the power to uplift us - and when they do, it's a feeling like no other.
In testing times, we need these kinds of stories more than ever. Handily, Audible, has released a list of its most popular uplifting audiobooks to give you some inspiration for your next download.
“These titles are perennially popular with our members, but with listeners needing a moment to escape now more than ever, they provide a necessary respite," Sean McManus, Senior Director of Content at Audible UK, said.
"We’ve heard from our members that they’re increasingly using Audible for short mental health breaks during the workday, to unwind while taking morning or afternoon walks and as part of a pre-bed relaxation routine or private, screen-free wind-down ritual at the end of the day.”
Take your pick from these feel-good audiobooks, guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Who better than the warm and talented former-First Lady to lift your spirits with her empowering memoir?
Louisa May Alcott's timeless story about the power of love and family is a perfect listen - even better when performed by Oscar-winner Laura Dern.
Actor Juliet Stevenson breathes new life into this fun story with female friendship at its heart.
Fiction doesn't come much more fantastical than this - escape back into one of the most beloved story franchises ever written and enjoy Rowling's tale of a boy who overcomes (many) obstacles to do good in the world.
You might know this whimsical story like the back of your hand, but let Jim Broadbent (The Wizard) and Lydia West (Dorothy) take you down the yellow brick road one more time.
Ruby Wax goes on a quest to discover if we can become calmer, happier, better human beings by tapping into our brains and what makes them tick. Along the way she meets a raft of fascinating experts who know a thing or two about grey matter.
An undisputed expert when it comes to writing fiction that can make you laugh out loud - Keyes has done it again with her new novel about a glamorous family with a whole load of secrets.
Perfect for kids and adults alike, this comforting and light-hearted tale follows Mary, a girl who finds magic in the countryside after a difficult start in life.
Get swept away by Anne's intoxicating optimism and big imagination as she adjusts to life on a farm in Nova Scotia.
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