HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE tackles the enormous task of chronicling the fight against the AIDS epidemic. David France's voluminous work details the stories of so many people, including victims, advocates, and scientists. Trying to absorb so much information could be daunting, but Rory O'Malley's narration will help the listener along. His steady delivery brings each piece of the story into focus. When describing both the scientific means of discovering and studying the virus as well as the emotional trials of those who contracted it, O'Malley's even pacing and tone give a sense of the pathos of events. Part history, part science, and part storytelling, this aptly titled book reveals how a community, though devastated, survived a plague.
Pub Date: Nov. 29, 2016
Duration: 24 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9781524708122
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
With Zomorodi cheering you on, you’ll be inspired to get up and move.
Zomorodi is, among other things, a podcaster and radio host, which means she is a natural at speaking directly to the listener. Zomorodi lays out the research into how our modern-day jobs and leisure pastimes have resulted in so many hours spent in front of screens that our bodies, minds, and mental health have all been negatively affected. She’s a real believer in moving for a few minutes every half hour, breathing deeply, looking away from the screen, and letting the mind wander instead of always being plugged in. Zomorodi’s performance is so enthusiastic and genial that her bite-sized recommendations for improving our health—each backed by research—feel both achievable and logical.
With Zomorodi cheering you on, you’ll be inspired to get up and move.Pub Date: May 5, 2026
Duration: 8 hrs, 3 mins
DD ISBN: 9781250444660
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: tomorrow
A life-affirming, entertaining listen that finds comedy and meaning even in the darkest moments.
In this memoir presented through a collection of essays, actress and author Gurwitch takes listeners on a humorous journey following a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. Refusing to become a “cancer warrior,” she instead embraces being a self-proclaimed “cancer slacker,” offering practical advice laced with levity rather than despair. Rejecting the idea that one should live each day as if it were one's last, Gurwitch relishes in joy in the ordinary. She goes on tour with a metal band as their “Merch Girl” and shares her unfiltered thoughts on everything from bread to ketamine therapy to juicers. Her warm, conversational delivery evokes the feeling of listening to an honest, witty friend.
A life-affirming, entertaining listen that finds comedy and meaning even in the darkest moments.Pub Date: March 17, 2026
Duration: 8 hrs, 3 mins
DD ISBN: 9798992377095
Publisher: Zibby Books
Review Posted Online: March 10, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 15, 2026
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