Chillbooks: Audiobooks with Chill Music

The Aeneid by Virgil

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 682:49

Virgil's The Aeneid—Rome's national epic tracing Aeneas' legendary journey from Troy's ruins to Rome's foundations. A tale of exile, war, destiny, and the costs of empire. Translated by John Dryden, narrated by Mark Cassidy.

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The Dhammapada

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 80:03

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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Dear Young Man by Al-Ghazali

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 49:42

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.

The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 563:11

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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Letters from a Stoic by Seneca – Volume 3 - Final (Letters 93-124)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 391:31

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.

Andersen's Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 382:25

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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Letters from a Stoic by Seneca – Volume 2 (Letters 66-92)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 419:46

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.

The Iliad by Homer – Part 2 (Books 17-24)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 261:53

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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Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 304:53

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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The Conference of the Birds by Attar of Nishapur

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 72:26

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.

The Iliad by Homer – Part 1 (Books 1-16)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 549:06

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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Letters from a Stoic by Seneca – Volume 1 (Letters 1-65)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 418:13

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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Golden Rules for Making Money by P. T. Barnum (The Art of Money Getting)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 76:23

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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The Niche of Lights by Al-Ghazali

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 113:36

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.

Politics by Aristotle – A Treatise on Government

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 564:43

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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Symposium by Plato

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 119:42

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The War of The Worlds by H. G. Wells

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 347:30

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The Island of Doctor Moreau by H. G. Wells

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 315:24

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