Chillbooks Audiobooks

The Dhammapada—a sacred collection of 423 verses attributed to the Buddha, offering timeless guidance on mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom. Translated by F. Max Müller, narrated by Mark Cassidy.

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The Dhammapada is one of the earliest and most widely read texts in the Pali Canon. Composed of 423 verses divided into 26 thematic chapters, it covers mindfulness, desire, anger, happiness, and the self. Simple, poetic, a...

Al-Ghazali's Dear Young Man—a profound spiritual letter on knowledge, sincerity, action, and the path to closeness with God. Translated and narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

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Originally written as a heartfelt letter to a former student, Dear Young Man (Ayyuha'l-Walad) offers concise, transformative advice for anyone on the path of learning and self-improvement. In just a few pages, Al-Ghazali delivers pro...

Aristotle's foundational work on virtue, happiness, and the good life—translated by F. H. Peters and narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

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In "The Nicomachean Ethics," Aristotle explores the nature of virtue, character, and eudaimonia (human flourishing). He argues that ethical living arises from cultivating good habits and practicing rational moderation—the "Golden Mean." This text remains one of the most i...

The final volume of Seneca's Letters from a Stoic (Letters 93-124)—deep reflections on mortality, virtue, and living well, translated by Richard M. Gummere and narrated by Mark Cassidy.

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These final letters offer Seneca's most profound Stoic wisdom on death, aging, time, inner peace, and rational living. Personal, practical, and timeless—Stoic philosophy in its purest form.

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Lucius Annaeus Seneca (c. 4 B...

Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tales—including The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, and The Snow Queen—narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles and calming visuals.

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This collection features Andersen's most cherished classics: tales of transformation, courage, kindness, and wonder. From The Princess and the Pea to Thumbelina, these stories blend magic with moral depth, speaking to readers of all ...

Seneca's Letters from a Stoic, Volume 2 (Letters 66-92)—practical Stoic wisdom on grief, adversity, virtue, and inner strength, translated by Richard M. Gummere and narrated by Mark Cassidy.

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In this second volume, Seneca continues his correspondence with Lucilius, exploring how to handle grief, wealth, time, death, and the opinions of others. These meditative letters offer timeless guidance on resilience and the art...

The Iliad by Homer, Part 2 (Books 17-24)—from Patroclus's death to Achilles' rage and Priam's plea. Translated by Samuel Butler, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

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Part 2 opens with the battle for Patroclus's body and follows Achilles' vengeful return to war, culminating in Hector's death and the profound encounter between Achilles and Priam. These final books explore vengeance, mortality, grief, and c...

Anna Sewell's Black Beauty—a timeless tale told from a horse's perspective, exploring kindness, cruelty, and compassion through one unforgettable life. Narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

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First published in 1877, Black Beauty follows a horse through various owners—some kind, others cruel. Through joy and suffering, Beauty recounts his journey with emotional depth and moral clarity, making one of literature...

Attar's mystical Sufi masterpiece—a spiritual allegory of birds seeking their true king, the Simurgh. Translated by Edward Fitzgerald, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

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Written in 12th-century Persia, The Conference of the Birds follows a flock on a perilous journey to find the Simurgh. Each bird represents human faults and attachments, and their trials mirror the soul's path to divine truth. This corner...

Homer's The Iliad, Part 1 (Books 1-16)—the epic tale of Achilles' rage, Hector's honor, and the Trojan War. Translated by Samuel Butler, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

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Composed in the 8th century BCE, The Iliad recounts the climactic weeks of the Trojan War, focusing on the rage of Achilles and the struggles of Hector as gods intervene in mortal affairs. A powerful meditation on fate, glory, loyalty, ...

Seneca's Letters from a Stoic, Volume 1 (Letters 1-65)—practical Stoic wisdom on courage, tranquility, and living well. Translated by Richard M. Gummere, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

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In this first volume, Seneca shares personal letters to his friend Lucilius, offering guidance on happiness, adversity, and the value of philosophy in daily life. Through practical reflection and ethical insight, these ...

P. T. Barnum's The Art of Money Getting—practical wisdom on earning, managing, and keeping wealth from America's most famous showman-entrepreneur. Read by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

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Originally published in 1880, The Art of Money Getting offers straightforward guidance on building and managing wealth. Barnum distills decades of business experience into practical lessons on avoiding debt, selecting the right ca...

Al-Ghazali's The Niche of Lights—a profound Sufi exploration of divine light, spiritual perception, and the soul's journey toward enlightenment. Translated by W.H.T. Gairdner, narrated by Mark Cassidy.

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The Niche of Lights (Mishkat al-Anwar) draws inspiration from the Qur'anic Light Verse (24:35) to unveil layers of symbolic meaning about how divine light illuminates believers' hearts. Al-Ghazali explores the nature ...

Aristotle's Politics—a foundational examination of government, justice, citizenship, and the ideal state. Translated by William Ellis, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

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Written in the 4th century BCE, Politics explores different types of political systems—monarchy, aristocracy, oligarchy, democracy, and tyranny—and examines the nature of citizenship, ethics in governance, and the foundations of a well-or...

Plato's Symposium—a timeless dialogue on love, beauty, and the soul. Speeches by Socrates and companions explore Eros from physical desire to pure beauty. Translated by Benjamin Jowett, narrated by Mark Cassidy.

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Set during an Athenian banquet, Symposium features a series of speeches exploring the nature of Eros (love). Reflections range from humorous to profound, culminating in Socrates' retelling of Diotima's mysti...

H. G. Wells' The War of the Worlds—humanity's struggle against a terrifying Martian invasion with heat rays and towering war machines. Illustrated by Warwick Goble, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

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First published in 1898, The War of the Worlds is one of the most iconic science fiction novels ever written. It follows a man's survival during a Martian invasion that brings humanity to the brink of extinct...

H. G. Wells' The Island of Doctor Moreau—a haunting tale of science gone wrong, where a shipwreck survivor discovers a remote island of horrifying animal-human experiments. Narrated by Tom Haire with full subtitles.

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First published in 1896, The Island of Doctor Moreau is a chilling blend of science fiction and gothic horror. Edward Prendick, a shipwreck survivor, washes up on a remote island governed by the enigmati...

Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis—a surreal masterpiece where Gregor Samsa wakes to find himself transformed into a monstrous insect. Translated by Ian Johnston, narrated by Bob Neufeld with full subtitles.

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Published in 1915, The Metamorphosis (Die Verwandlung) follows Gregor Samsa, who awakens one morning transformed into a giant insect. As Gregor struggles with his new reality, Kafka explores alienation, identity, a...

Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet—a timeless collection of poetic essays on love, marriage, freedom, joy, sorrow, and death. Narrated by Mark Smith with full subtitles.

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First published in 1923, The Prophet is Gibran's most famous work—26 poetic essays delivered by the fictional prophet Almustafa before his departure from the city of Orphalese. Each chapter offers profound reflections on life's essential themes: love, work...