Performing Arts - Audiobooks

This volume of The Spike Jones Show features episodes emanating from Las Vegas, Pueblo, Colorado, and Calipatria, California--where Spike grew up and started his first band--but most of the programs here were broadcast from Hollywood. The guest list reflects the change in locale. Frank...

Through the lens of horror--from Halloween to Hereditary--queer and trans writers consider the films that deepened, amplified, and illuminated their own experiences.Horror movies hold a complicated space in the hearts of the queer community: historically misogynist, and often homo- and transphobic, the genre has...

The long-awaited first work of nonfiction from the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: a deliriously entertaining, wickedly intelligent cinema book as unique and creative as anything by Quentin Tarantino.In addition to being among the most...

A definitive and surprising exploration of the history of Black horror films, after the rising success of Get Out, Candyman, and Lovecraft Country from creators behind the acclaimed documentary, Horror Noire.The Black Guy Dies First explores the Black journey in modern horror cinema, from...

The long-awaited first work of nonfiction from the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: a deliriously entertaining, wickedly intelligent cinema book as unique and creative as anything by Quentin Tarantino.In addition to being among the most...

A colorful and in-depth cultural history of the beloved nineties sitcom that launched Will Smith to superstardom--The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air--in the vein of Seinfeldia and Best Wishes, Warmest Regards.More than thirty years have passed since The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air premiered on NBC...

It was the end of an era--it was a turbulent, colorful, and altogether remarkable period, four short years in which America's most popular industry reinvented itself. Here is the epic story of the transition from silent films to talkies, that moment when movies were...

A musically gifted bird, a piano-playing boy, and a real-life mystery involving three artistic geniusesWelcome to the world of Mirabelle, a young goldfinch who loves to sing and dreams of becoming a musical star. She lives with her family in the backyard of a...

William Conrad stars as US Marshal Matt Dillon in radio's greatest adult Western series, Gunsmoke--the story of the violence that moved west with young America--and the story of a man who moved with it.Around Dodge City and in the territory out West, there's just...

A memoir by the legendary television executive detailing his pioneering work on Saturday Night Live, Sunday Night Football, the Olympics, the NBA, music videos, late night, and more.Think of an important moment in live TV over the last half-century. Dick Ebersol was likely involved....

One of the best literary works of this year (Miami Herald-Tribune): The true story of a theatrical dream--or nightmare--come true...the making of the Spider-Man musical.As you might imagine, writing a Broadway musical has its challenges. But it turns out there are challenges one can't...

Fans of Elise Bryant and Rachel Lynn Solomon will swoon for Last Chance Books author Kelsey Rodkey's next romance, packed with snark, banter, and inconvenient crushes.Saine Sinclair knows a little something about what makes a story worth telling.Your childhood best friend refuses to kiss...

"Shelby doesn't remember much of her early life--only that she was always hungry and cold. Then one day, Shelby is rescued by a kind woman, and soon finds herself on a movie set, and her new life is filled with challenges and rewards. She...

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present Argo Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world's most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for...

Author: William ShakespeareISBN-10: 0008489297ISBN-13: 9780008489298Publisher: HarperCollins UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/13/2021Format: CDWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 5.50h x 5.80w x 1.20d

A madcap adventure through a tight-knit world of drag performers making art and mayhem in the greatest city on earth.Ten years ago, an aimless coat check girl better known today as Merrie Cherry sweet-talked her boss into giving her $100 to host a drag...

From a veteran culture writer and modern movie expert, a celebration and analysis of the movies of 1999--arguably the most groundbreaking year in American cinematic history.In 1999, Hollywood as we know it exploded: Fight Club. The Matrix. Office Space. Election. The Blair Witch Project....

Just know from the start that it wasn't supposed to go like this. All we wanted was to get near them. That's why we got a room in the hotel where they were staying. We were not planning to kidnap one of them. Especially...

2016 Newbery Honor BookNew York Times BestsellerAn impassioned, uplifting, and virtuosic tour de force from a treasured storyteller!Lost and alone in a forbidden forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and suddenly finds himself entwined in a puzzling quest involving a prophecy, a promise, and...

2016 Newbery Honor BookNew York Times BestsellerAn impassioned, uplifting, and virtuosic tour de force from a treasured storyteller!Lost and alone in a forbidden forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and suddenly finds himself entwined in a puzzling quest involving a prophecy, a promise, and...

What makes someone a hero? In this collection, the Odyssey gang learns that heroes take many forms. But ultimately, the gang at Whit's End realizes that trusting in God, the greatest Hero of all, will start them on one thrilling journey after another. Join...

Truly Devious meets Turtles All the Way Down in critically acclaimed author Katie Henry's YA contemporary comedic mystery, a hilarious send-up of the hardboiled detective genre that spotlights family, friendship, and love. Gideon's short-lived run as a locally famous boy detective ended when middle...

Truly Devious meets Turtles All the Way Down in critically acclaimed author Katie Henry's YA contemporary comedic mystery, a hilarious send-up of the hardboiled detective genre that spotlights family, friendship, and love. Gideon's short-lived run as a locally famous boy detective ended when middle...

A full-speed-ahead oral history of the nearly two-decade making of the cultural phenomenon Mad Max: Fury Road--with more than 130 new interviews with key members of the cast and crew, including Charlize Theron, Tom Hardy, and director George Miller, from the pop culture reporter...

An in-depth celebration of the romantic comedy's modern golden era and its role in our culture, tracking the genre from its heyday in the '80s and the '90s, its unfortunate decline in the 2000s, and its explosive reemergence in the age of streaming, featuring...

From the outrageously filthy and oddly innocent comedienne Sarah Silverman comes a memoir--her first book--that is at once shockingly personal, surprisingly poignant, and still pee-in-your-pants funny. In this collection of humorous essays, Sarah Silverman tells tales of growing up Jewish in New Hampshire, losing...

From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of The Rest of the Story comes a moving novel about the power of finding and speaking your truth.When she's modeling, Annabel Greene is the picture of perfection--the girl who has everything. But her real...

In the bestselling tradition of Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, a wise and inspiring collection of life lessons drawn from one of the most beloved movies of all time: The Wizard of Oz.After a lifetime in book publishing, Peter Guzzardi...

Author: Lee GambinISBN-10: 8200676595ISBN-13: 9798200676590Publisher: BearManor MediaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/27/2021Format: MP3 CDWeight: 0.30lbs

The woman behind the icon known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, the undisputed Queen of Halloween, reveals her full story, filled with intimate bombshells, told by the bombshell herself.On Good Friday in 1953, at only 18 months old, 25 miles from the nearest...

The behind-the-scenes story of the making of The Godfather, fifty years after the classic film's original release.The story of how The Godfather was made is as dramatic, operatic, and entertaining as the film itself. Over the years, many versions of various aspects of the...

The definitive oral history of the landmark television series and streaming hit The Sopranos, packed with untold stories from behind the scenes and on the set. Stars Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa--whose Talking Sopranos podcast has become a sensational fan favorite--talk intimately with virtually...

Join the cast and creators of The Office on a journey back to Scranton.In this definitive oral history, based on hundreds of hours of exclusive interviews with the actors, writers, producers, directors, network execs, and crew, Welcome to Dunder Mifflin pulls back the curtain...

The first book in twenty-five years from "one of our great comic minds" (The Washington Post) features Seinfeld's best work across five decades in comedy. Since his first performance at the legendary New York nightclub "Catch a Rising Star" as a twenty-one-year-old college student...

Join the cast and creators of The Office on a journey back to Scranton.In this definitive oral history, based on hundreds of hours of exclusive interviews with the actors, writers, producers, directors, network execs, and crew, Welcome to Dunder Mifflin pulls back the curtain...

In this eloquent and persuasive book, Neil Postman examines the deep and broad effects of television culture on the manner in which we conduct our public affairs, and how "entertainment values" have corrupted the very way we think. As politics, news, religion, education, and...

In this beautifully reimagined story by NSK Neustadt Laureate and New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee Creek), Native American Lily and English Wendy embark on a high-flying journey of magic, adventure, and courage to a fairy-tale island known as Neverland...Lily and...

Enjoy sixteen of the greatest detective shows from radio's Golden Age and the Hollywood celebrities that starred in them.The Golden Age of radio had incredible detective shows that kept Americans glued to their radio sets. Families gathered around their living room radios to hear...

The actress recalls her long, rich, and varied career in Hollywood, on the stage, and as a political activistAuthor: James Kotsilibas-Davis, Myrna LoyISBN-10: 1640914692ISBN-13: 9781640914698Publisher: Hollywoodland AudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2020Format: MP3 CDWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 5.40h x 6.50w x 0.70d

Perfect for fans of Bachelor Nation and Seinfeldia, an illuminating deep dive into the most successful reality TV franchise of all time--The Bachelor.Since its premiere in 2002, ABC's The Bachelor has become a staple of American television. Now, discover the fascinating history of the...

A vibrant debut novel about an orphan girl who discovers a magical circus; perfect for fans of Kelly Barnhill and Rebecca Stead!Maddy Adriana knows that magic is real. All her life, her heart has pulled her toward things too perfect to be ordinary. One...

From the chief film critic of Slate comes a fresh and captivating biography on comedy legend and acclaimed filmmaker Buster Keaton that also explores the evolution of film from the silent era to the 1940s.As one of the most famous faces of silent cinema,...

From award-winning author Sara Zarr comes a story of the small moments that show us who we are, and how family is not just something you're part of, but something you make.Lou and her family don't have much, but for Lou it's enough. Mom....

In this empowering deconstruction of the so-called American Dream, a twelve-year-old Japanese American girl grapples with, and ultimately rises above, the racism and trials of middle school she experiences while chasing her dreams.As the daughter of immigrants who came to America for a better...

A page-turning history about the invention of the motion picture and the mysterious man behind it--detailing his life, work, disappearance, and legacy.The year is 1888 and Louis Le Prince is finally testing his taker or receiver device for his family on their front lawn....

The Golden Age of radio featured many of the greatest comedy teams of all time, and this collection features the best of the best!This seventeen-episode collection features duos including Abbott and Costello, the Bickersons, George Burns and Gracie Allen, Fibber McGee and Molly, Baby...

A must-read for fans of Julie Murphy and Ashley Herring Blake, this queer coming-of-age story from critically acclaimed author Kathryn Ormsbee sings with heart, warmth, and hope. Born in Paris, Kentucky, and raised on her gram's favorite country music, Cline Alden is a girl...

A vibrant debut novel about an orphan girl who discovers a magical circus; perfect for fans of Kelly Barnhill and Rebecca Stead!Maddy Adriana knows that magic is real. All her life, her heart has pulled her toward things too perfect to be ordinary. One...

The British comedian of Nigerian heritage and co-executive producer and writer of the CBS hit series Bob Hearts Abishola chronicles her odyssey to get to America and break into Hollywood in this lively and humorous memoir. According to family superstition, Gina Yashere was born...

A magical, lyrical middle grade novel that will enchant fans of Kelly Barnhill and Anne Ursu, about a girl who must take on the ultimate responsibility in her village--and the dangers of secrets kept locked away in the dark. Gussy knows that being a...