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From Britney Spears’ Michelle Williams-narrated chronicle to Connie Chung's juicy recount of the television news industry, Audible has it all — plus a sweet deal for new subscribers.
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This time of year calls for curling up in your coziest pajamas and getting lost in a good book — preferably an audiobook from Audible so you can sit back, sip your tea and listen to the tea.
There’s nothing better than indulging in one of the best celebrity audiobooks out there — from Britney Spears’ Michelle Williams-narrated memoir, The Woman in Me to Connie Chung’s candid recount of the television news industry behind-the-scenes — and Audible has them all. In fact, the Amazon-owned audiobook platform is making it even easier for on-the-go readers this season by offering a sweet deal for new subscribers (or a great gift for bookworms): enjoy the first three months of the Premium Plus plan for only 99 cents per month. That’s a savings of over 90 percent on audio titles, podcasts and Audible originals.
Ready to dive into Audible’s offerings but don’t know where to start? We’ve rounded up some of the best celebrity memoir audiobooks and the best celebrity-narrated audiobooks to prioritize on your wish list.
The Meaning of Mariah Carey
As explained by the narrator herself, “This book is composed of my memories, my mishaps, my struggles, my survival, and my songs. Unfiltered.” Listen to the global superstar as she recalls her childhood, her storied career and her very public personal life.
Listening Length: 11 hours and 17 minutes
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir
About a year before his tragic passing in 2023 due to the acute effects of ketamine, Matthew Perry narrated his own memoir, Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing, to help break the stigma of addiction. Known as “Matty” to his friends (including his sitcom co-stars), the beloved Friends actor opens up about splitting his childhood between Montréal and Los Angeles to live with each of his separated parents), becoming a nationally-ranked tennis star in Canada at 14 and how he landed on the iconic ’90s TV series — and stints of rehab and sobriety that came after.
Listening Length: 8 hours and 49 minutes
The Woman In Me
Britney Spears’ bestselling memoir has received rave reviews for its open and honest recount of the renowned pop star’s life. In her words and on her terms, The Woman In Me not only keeps Spears superfans well-fed, but there’s a brilliant bonus: the audiobook is narrated by award-winning actress Michelle Williams.
Listening Length: 5 hours and 31 minutes
Paris: The Memoir
Paparazzi magnet Paris Hilton is more than meets the eye, and her debut memoir proves it. Arguably the most famous heiress in the world, the socialite gives readers and inside look into her unique and, at times, tumultuous upbringing in her own voice.
Listening Length: 9 hours and 2 minutes
Pageboy: A Memoir
This groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling memoir highlights the life of Elliot Page. Narrated by the Oscar-nominated actor, this audiobook is also a story about overcoming adversity and stepping into who we truly are.
Listening Length: 8 hours and 23 minutes
From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir
Narrated by Julia Roberts, Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir was completed posthumously by her daughter, Riley Keough. From Here to the Great Unknown pulls back the curtain on the star’s upbringing in Graceland and her iconic father, Elvis Presley; living in L.A. with her mother, Priscilla Presley; her marriage to Michael Jackson; motherhood; and everything in between.
Listening Length: 5 hours and 42 minutes
Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative
Narrated by Keke Palmer in all her raw and real glory, this memoirs shares the star’s struggles with boundaries and self-love. An empowering and — in classic Keke fashion, hilarious — tell-all, Master of Me is everything you hope it will be.
Listening Length: 6 hours and 7 minutes
Lifeform
Join Jenny Slate on an audio journey as she shares her clever collection of essays, Lifeform. Narrated by the actress-comedian alongside some of her famous friends (SNL alums Vanessa Bayer and Will Forte), this memoir reveals the raw truth of motherhood in five phases — Single, True Love, Pregnancy, Baby and Ongoing.
Listening Length: 4 hours and 58 minutes
Connie: A Memoir
Legendary journalist Connie Chung really goes there with A Memoir, sharing a candid take on her storied career as the first Asian woman to break into a predominately white male-led television news industry. Listen in as the media icon reveals the stories behind some of her career-defining reporting — all with her supportive husband, talk show host Maury Povich, by her side.
Listening Length: 11 hours and 35 minutes
George Orwell’s 1984: An Audible Original Adaptation
This adaptation presented by Audible of George Orwell’s 1984 is an unforgettable, immersive and dramatic listening experience. It’s narrated by an all-star cast that includes Andrew Garfield as Winston, Cynthia Erivo as Julia, Andrew Scott as O’Brien and Tom Hardy as Big Brother. Listener discretion is advised.
Listening Length: 3 hours and 27 minutes
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