Trying to find the best celebrity read audiobooks? You’ve come to the right place! Check out these top 15 options below for your listening pleasure…
Brothers Grimm
Read by actress Sharon Stone, this is the classic fairy tale about a stepmother queen who is jealous of Snow White because of her beauty. She then plots to destroy the young woman, but Snow White has other plans. She takes up residence in the woods with seven dwarfs, who protect her from the evil queen, and she even gets the prince in the end. A well-loved fairy tale that has thrilled audiences for decades and was even made into a movie, this is one story that is hard for anyone to forget.
Educated: A Memoir
Tara Westover
This audiobook is narrated by actress and author Julia Whelan, and it is an amazing story. Tara Westover was raised far from society in the mountains of Idaho by her very unconventional parents. She received no formal education until the age of 17, but since then she has traveled across continents and received a top-notch education. Her upbringing did not prepare her for what is out in the world, but once she got a taste of learning, she couldn’t stop learning afterwards, and this is what has made her the person she is today.
Charles Dickens
The much-loved novel comes alive with narrator and actor Paul Scofield, and it tells the familiar story of a man named Scrooge who is simply not a fan of Christmas. One Christmas Eve, he is visited by the ghosts of past, present, and future, and it changes his outlook on everything and he becomes a new man. We’ve all read the story, and if you want to hear it and experience it in a whole new way, this is the book for you.
Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography
Rob Lowe
Not only does popular actor Rob Lowe narrate this story, it is also the story of his life. He got his start when he became a teen idol at the age of 15, but that’s not where his story ends. He has had a fulfilling and very exciting career, and he has met and worked with some amazing people along the way. In this audiobook, Lowe tells about his successes and failures, personal relationships, and even more personal struggles, and finally learning to love himself like he so deserves. The audiobook is both entertaining and unforgettable.
Nevertheless: A Memoir
Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin’s autobiography is well-written and is presented in a lively manner as he reads the book in his own words. He has won numerous awards and has acted on both television and the big screen, and he has been entertaining us for more than three decades. He has been funny, dramatic, outspoken, and even controversial at times, but his fans always want more. This audiobook will reintroduce you to this immensely talented man and will even teach you what continues to drive him to this day. It is a must-read for any fan of Alec Baldwin.
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
Trevor Noah
The Daily Show host entertains us with his autobiography in a way that will keep you wanting to listen to more. He came of age during the apartheid era in South Africa, which shaped him and made him who he is today. He is both smart and funny, and hearing his story in his own words will make you glad you purchased this audiobook. He even uses many different dialects to tell his personal story, which is one of the many reasons the audiobook has won so many awards.
Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions
Russell Brand
Written and narrated by actor Russell Brand, this audiobook on addictions covers everything from drugs and alcohol to sugar and caffeine, and he explains them in a way that can help anyone fight through their own addiction. In fact, he goes into detail about how many addictions there are out there, and he gets to the root of the problem so that you can learn what it is that is causing you to have the addiction in the first place. His attempts to make sense of the world and recovery from addictions himself are where he speaks from, and this audiobook is helpful to anyone who listens to it.
Andy & Don: The Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show
Daniel de Vise
Narrated by actor George Newbern of Father of the Bride fame, this is the story of the friendship between Andy Griffith and Don Knotts, which lasted for over half a decade and allowed the duo to become two of Hollywood’s most beloved actors. They worked together on The Andy Griffith Show and enjoyed much success on the small screen afterwards. Written by Don Knotts’ brother-in-law, it tells the story of two Hollywood legends and proves why we loved them so much.
Yes, Please
Amy Poehler
Narrated by both Amy Poehler and Carol Burnett, as well as other celebrities, this is an audiobook filled with stories, performances, and even ideas, and it tells us everything we need to know about this amazing actress and comedienne. It is also both poignant and funny. It is part autobiography and part the story of what makes Amy Poehler tick, and you will never get tired of listening to it – even when the audiobook ends!
Petty: The Biography
Warren Zanes
This is the biography of Tom Petty the musician and is written and narrated by fellow musician Warren Zanes. If you’re a Tom Petty fan, this book will provide you with insights into both his personal and professional life, and you’ll love hearing the stories of his ups and downs, insights into the music business, and his long resume that includes songwriting, performing, and producing music for other artists. It is a remarkable story that even has somewhat of a dark and mysterious side, but in the end you’ll know more about Tom Petty than you ever thought possible.
In Pieces
Sally Field
This is a very intimate look into one of Hollywood’s most well-loved actresses. Written and narrated by Sally Field, it tells of the many roles she’s performed over the years, including a wide artistic range that allowed her to play a variety of characters throughout her career. In the audiobook, she tells of her struggles both on and off the screen and the personal details that shaped her into the woman she is today. This includes her personal relationships and her continued desire to be the very best actress she can be, and it is one story you will never forget.
The Bassoon King: My Life in Art, Faith, and Idiocy
Rainn Wilson
This book is both written and narrated by The Office’s Rainn Wilson, and it tells of his nerdy upbringing, his struggles to become an actor in New York City, his reign as Dwight Schrute in one of America’s most popular TV shows, and even reconnecting with the Baha’i faith that he grew up with. Funny, interesting, and poignant, it tells stories that most of us can relate to and will have you anxious to listen to what happens next. A must for all fans of Rainn Wilson and The Office.
Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology
Leah Remini
Actress Leah Remini has always been her own person and spoken her mind when the time calls for it. She narrates this book and tells about her illustrious career, but mostly she describes her 30+ years with the Church of Scientology and her very public split with the church in 2013. She tells of how she was cut off from other Scientology friends and family because she questioned the church’s views on certain things and how she dealt with that action in her life. It is a must-read for any fan of Leah Remini and anyone who wants to learn more about how Scientology really operates.
I Am Spock
Leonard Nimoy
Written and narrated by Leonard Nimoy, it tells of his road to fame and his character of Dr. Spock on the Star Trek series, which included both the TV show and several movies. This is an autobiography that talks about both his personal and professional life, and it is a must-have for anyone who is a fan of Star Trek. He opens up to the readers in ways his character never could, and the audiobook gives you a first-hand look into his career and the Star Trek phenomenon.
A Polaroid Guy in a Snapchat World
David Spade
David Spade both wrote and narrated this autobiography, which allows the actor, comedian, and SNL alum to tell his own story in his own words. He tells about his life both then and now and describes his personal and professional goings-on in a way no one else could imitate. From his feelings on being middle-aged to his life as a dad, he takes you on a very personal journey and allows you to step inside of his mind, if only for a few short hours.
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