It’s that time in summer for one of Amazon’s best sales of the year: Amazon Prime Day. Along with epic deals from clothes to electronics, the online store giant is offering a can’t-miss deal for audiobook enthusiasts. For a limited time, you can snag Amazon’s Early Audible Prime Deal, which entails 3 months of Audible Premium Plus for free exclusively for Prime members.
The deal includes access to select Amazon Originals, audiobooks, sleep tracks, meditation programs, podcasts, and one title per month derived from an extended selection of best sellers and new releases (and you can keep them!). Keep in mind that the membership auto-renews after 3 months are up for $14.95 per month.
If you opt for this early Prime Day Audible deal, then the titles below will likely be free. If not, we found the best audible deals to get you the best bang for your buck — from memoirs written by women to books narrated by your favorite comedians.
Best Memoirs Written by Women Audible Deals
‘I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban’ by Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai, the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, could not be silenced—and because of that, she was shot by the Taliban at just 15 years old. This inspiring story faces the harsh realities of global terrorism and the fight for girl’s education.
Making Amazon’s list for Best Books of the Year in 2023, You Could Make This Place Beautiful faces heartbreak, societal expectations in gender roles, and power dynamics in the average home. A reviewer added, “Smith’s memoir is magical and heart-rending and open (but definitely not a tell-all) as she describes her journey into and through her divorce from her attorney husband.”
Don’t worry — we won’t spoil the book with these eight revelations from Britney Spears’ memoir. But, we will suggest that you snag it to learn all about the popstar, narrated in part by Britney Spears herself. It’s a number one best seller on Amazon, featuring the brave account of Spears’ journey through love, fame, and womanhood.
Best Books About Presidents Audible Deals
‘Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed’ by Maureen Callahan
Presidential scandals aren’t exactly unheard of — the Kennedy’s included. This exposé reveals a pattern of unruly behavior towards women in the long generations of the Kennedys, in which reviewers are calling the book “well-researched,” “shocking,” and “a must-read.”
‘The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman and the Four Months That Changed the World’ by A.J. Baime
The Truman administration is a highly studied one, as this book delves deeper into the first 120 historical days of his presidency. One reader claimed that “It gave me a whole new perspective on Truman, WW2 and the atomic bombs,” while another chalked it up to the “best biography [they’ve] read.”
‘The General vs. the President: MacArthur and Truman at the Brink of Nuclear War’ by H.W. Brands
This New York Times best seller comes from two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, H.W. Brands. This book details the trials and tribulations of the relationship between former President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur after World War II. One reviewer claims that the author has the “ability to make non-fiction read like a ripping good story.”
Best Celeb Book Club Audible Deals
Picked by Reese Witherspoon for the Hello Sunshine Book Club, The Last Mrs. Parrish offers a psychological twist like no other. The story follows the supposedly fairy-tale and high-end life of Amber Patterson—only to learn that it’s nothing like a fairy tale. If you enjoy books with dark secrets and a compelling thrill, this one is definitely worth the read.
‘The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing, and Healing’ by Lara Love Hardin
Oprah’s Book Club by Oprah Winfrey picked this one out. The Many Lives of Mama Love showcases the life of Lara Love Hardin, a soccer mom turned opioid addict. It follows Hardin’s dark and twisted path that eventually leads her to the career of an extremely successful ghostwriter.
“Happiness Falls” is next on the reading list, courtesy of Emma Roberts’ Bellatrist Book Club pick. Mia’s father goes missing, with the only witness being her brother with a rare genetic condition. It’s a twisting mystery novel that touches upon family drama and inner soul-searching. Reviewers describe it as “more than just a mystery” with an “educational storyline.”
Best Books Narrated By Comedians
Tina Fey as the narrator? Count us in. Bossypants offers comedic autobiographical essays from the famous actress that touch on her journey from a young girl to performing on Saturday Night Live. One reader recognized the book as “part memoir, advice column, personal reflection, and cultural essays —but every part of this nonfiction narrative is hilarious.”
We all know (and love) Kevin Hart — AKA one of the most famous comedians in the world. The actor has brought his own memoir to the table, highlighting “humor” and “honesty” while focusing on the themes of believing in yourself, survival, and success.
Stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan reflects on his life as a dad with five kids. Reviewers are calling it “relatable, entertaining and [a] spot-on description of parenting,” as well as pretty much a “5 + hour comedy special.” If you’re deep in the trenches of parenthood and enjoy humor—this one’s for you!
This #2 New York Times bestseller comes from the mind of American comedian Tom Segura. As a parent of two young children, Segura narrates a collection of stories about his life—from recounting parenthood to his own childhood experiences.
