Celebrate World Listening Day with These 5 Audiobooks That Will Engage You Completely

World Listening Day is celebrated every year on July 18th, serving as a global initiative to promote appreciation and understanding of the art of listening. On this day, we are reminded of the importance of engaging in auditory experiences. So keep listening to what resonates with you and celebrate the world of auditory mediums.

This year, on this special day, let us embark on an intriguing auditory journey by exploring a variety of audiobooks, podcasts, and audio series available on platforms like Audible. We have curated a list of titles that are sure to entertain you:

1. Desi Down Under
   Written by Mithila Gupta and narrated by Prajakta Koli, Taaruk Raina, and Adarsh Gourav, this 9-episode series takes place on the picturesque Coogee Beach in Australia. It tells the coming-of-age story of a trio from Mangalore as they cross oceans to learn surf life-saving skills in Sydney. With a talented ensemble cast, including Prajakta Koli, Adarsh Gourav, and Taaruk Raina, voicing the main characters, this series is a must-listen.
2. Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord (Hindi Edition)
   Written by Marvel & Benjamin Percy and narrated by Saif Ali Khan, Vrajesh Hirjee, Sushant Divgikr, and others, Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord is an audio series set in a post-apocalyptic world. It offers a glimpse into the shadowy alternate future of the Marvel Universe, with Saif Ali Khan portraying the role of Peter Quill (Star-Lord). This is a groundbreaking audio project by Saif Ali Khan.
3. Don’t Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight
   Written by Rujuta Diwekar and narrated by Richa Sayal, this audiobook provides valuable insights into returning to our traditional way of life, particularly in terms of eating, to achieve healthy and sustainable weight loss. Rujuta guides listeners through simple steps for maintaining a healthy diet and understanding their body’s nutritional needs.
4. Durga
   Written by Kevin Missal and narrated by Preeti Gupta, Durga is an immersive tale of nine women fighting against the tyrannical rule of Mahisha, who has turned the once prosperous kingdom of Jambudvipa into a den of crime and greed. Teaming up with a royal companion, a maid, a mercenary, and a pirate, Durga seeks revenge for the death of her parents at the hands of Mahisha. This gripping audiobook is a must-listen.
5. Classified
   Penned by J. Rajasekharan Nair and narrated by Sundip Ved, Classified reveals the shocking spy case that rocked the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 1994. It delves into the accusations of critical rocket technology being passed to a neighboring nation and uncovers the hidden truths behind this controversy, shedding light on the fractures within the country’s premier institutions.