There is a Barbenheimer fever! The premiere of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” two of the most anticipated movies of the year, on July 21 has caused a commotion on the silver screen. If you haven’t already, we know you can scarcely wait to see these cinematic wonders because the excitement is intense. But don’t worry, lovers of Barbenheimer! We’ve chosen a few audiobooks for you on Audible, whether you’re anxiously anticipating the movies or have already seen them. Explore our selection of audiobooks and podcasts, which are great for preparing you for a movie or passing the time with fascinating explanations in case you missed something. As the enchantment unfolds, settle back, put on your headphones, and let these audiobooks envelop you!
‘Barbie – Starlight Adventure’ (Narrated by: Kristen King)
Barbie and her father lived on the planet Para-Den in a faraway galaxy. Her days were spent learning how to hoverboard and taking care of unusual creatures. Barbie was apprehensive when King Constantine of Oppa-Irri asked for her assistance in preventing the stars from fading since she had never left her planet before. Would she muster the fortitude to go out on this exhilarating journey and preserve the stars? Learn more as she sets off on a thrilling, literally out-of-this-world voyage!
‘Barbie – Puppy Chase’ (Narrated by: Kristen King)
Join Barbie and her sisters Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea on a tropical trip as they make their way to a dancing competition with the help of their lovely pups. When they arrive, Barbie has a wonderful surprise in store for them, but her sisters are reluctant to participate because of the upcoming dance competition. Nevertheless, they choose to enjoy themselves. They had no idea that the naughty puppies have vanished! The sisters now have to go on a frantic search for them in order to return in time for Chelsea’s tournament. Will they win this race against the clock? Come along with the sisters on this heartwarming, humorous, and puppy-fueled adventure!
‘Barbie – Spy Squad’ (Narrated by: Kristen King)
As they change into top-secret spies, go on an action-packed journey with Barbie and her group of gymnast buddies. It’s time for them to catch the renowned jewel thief now that tremendous stones have been taken. But that’s not all; get ready for an incredible journey in which you’ll solve puzzles involving hidden doors, confront marine creatures, and decipher messages in bottles. For women, this audiobook serves as a daily reminder to keep onto their childhood aspirations and strive for excellence.
‘American Prometheus’ (Written by: Kai Bird, Martin J. Sherwin; Narrated by: Jeff Cummings)
Are you ready for an incredible journey through the exhilarating life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant scientist who revolutionized the twentieth century? Oppenheimer’s early career, his pivotal involvement in the Cold War, and his ambitious ideas on worldwide regulations for atomic materials that raised eyebrows and rocked the globe are all covered in this crazy voyage. This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography reveals the mysterious man behind the scientist, taking you on a heart-pounding trip through time and revealing startling revelations that will have you gripped to your seat!
‘The Nanda Devi Mystery’ (Written by: Angshuman Choudhury; Narrated by: Sashi Kumar)
While we examine Oppenheimer’s participation in the Cold War, another exciting narrative reveals the heated geopolitics and drastic methods of the nuclear weapons race during that time. The suspenseful story of how India and America attempted to place a nuclear-powered surveillance device atop the Himalayas to spy on China and ultimately lost it is told in “The Nanda Devi Mystery: How India and America Lost a Nuclear Device.” Listen to this story on Audible to learn about the extraordinary courage of mountaineers turned high-altitude spies who risked everything to complete this risky mission.
‘The General And The Genius’ (Written by: James Kunetka; Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner)
The listeners of this audiobook are promised a gripping voyage. It follows two driven individuals on a remarkable, historical quest! Leslie Richard Groves, a military, and J. Robert Oppenheimer, a genius, form an unexpected alliance in the sweltering New Mexico desert in 1945, sparking the beginning of the atomic age. Their combined efforts result in the development of the atomic bomb, which ends the war but unleashes unspeakable horrors onto mankind. Join this gripping story of war, secrecy, and cutting-edge science on Audible as the two alter the course of the world in ways no one could have predicted.
‘Oppenheimer And The Bomb: The Big Idea’ (Written by: Paul Strathern; Narrated by: Jot Davies)
The shocking scientific advance that ended World War II and may have saved thousands of lives explores the true difficulties of contemporary science in this story. But at what price? You will learn about the guy who founded The Manhattan Project in this audiobook, who went from being a Harvard scholar prodigy to a victim of McCarthyism. The theoretical effort that went into developing the bomb and its potential effects on the future is well explained in Oppenheimer’s Big Idea. Explore the history of science on Audible and the mysterious minds that influenced it.
What are you still holding out for? As you immerse yourself in these audiobooks and podcasts on Audible, dress to the nines in pink, be fearless in black, and buckle on for a delightful trip of Barbenheimer.