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Chillbooks — Fully subtitled audiobooks of classic literature, philosophy, and historical texts. Explore timeless works from Plato to Nietzsche, Shakespeare to Fitzgerald, Ibn Khaldun to Sun Tzu with clear narration and on-screen text. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@Chillbooks 🔗 Follow Chillbooks: YouTube • All Links • Spotify • I

  1. The Aeneid by Virgil

    JAN 9

    The Aeneid by Virgil

    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. 📖 About the Work Commissioned by Augustus Caesar, The Aeneid is Rome's foundational epic—chronicling Aeneas' fated journey as he flees Troy, endures trials and storms, and lays the spiritual foundation for Rome. Structured in 12 books, the poem blends myth, prophecy, and history with poetic grandeur and deep emotional resonance. With its themes of duty, sacrifice, and imperial destiny, Virgil's masterpiece has shaped Western literature for two millennia. ✍️ About Virgil Publius Vergilius Maro (70–19 BCE), known as Virgil, was Rome's greatest poet. A master of epic, pastoral, and didactic verse who wrote during Augustus' reign, his Aeneid glorified Rome's imperial destiny while reflecting on the costs of war and leadership. His influence on Western literature is immeasurable, inspiring authors from Dante to T.S. Eliot. 🎙️ Narration & Translation Mark Cassidy brings clarity and gravitas to John Dryden's heroic couplet translation (1631–1700), which preserves the majesty and flow of Virgil's Latin while making it accessible for modern readers. Full on-screen subtitles with no background music—perfect for students, scholars, and literary explorers. 📚 Timestamps 00:00 – The Aeneid by Virgil00:13 – Book I53:56 – Book II1:48:41 – Book III2:34:29 – Book IV3:23:36 – Book V4:18:33 – Book VI5:19:47 – Book VII6:14:12 – Book VIII7:03:11 – Book IX7:58:36 – Book X9:04:57 – Book XI10:11:05 – Book XII📘 At Chillbooks, we present fully subtitled audiobooks of classic literature, philosophy, and historical texts. 🔗 Follow Chillbooks:All Links • Spotify • YouTube • Instagram

  2. The Dhammapada

    JAN 9

    The Dhammapada

    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. 📖 About the Work The Dhammapada is one of the earliest and most widely read texts in the Pali Canon. Composed of 423 verses divided into 26 thematic chapters, it covers mindfulness, desire, anger, happiness, and the self. Simple, poetic, and deeply profound, these teachings have guided millions for over two millennia with their clarity and universal wisdom on living an ethical, examined life. ✍️ About the Translator Friedrich Max Müller (1823–1900) was a German-born philologist and Orientalist who played a major role in introducing Eastern spiritual texts to the Western world. His work on the Sacred Books of the East series remains a landmark in comparative religion and linguistics. 🎙️ Narration Mark Cassidy delivers gentle, distraction-free narration with full on-screen subtitles—perfect for meditation, study, or peaceful listening. 📚 Timestamps 00:00:00 – The Dhammapada00:00:13 – Chapter 1: The Twin-Verses00:04:22 – Chapter 2: On Earnestness00:06:48 – Chapter 3: Thought00:08:54 – Chapter 4: Flowers00:11:54 – Chapter 5: The Fool00:14:59 – Chapter 6: The Wise Man (Pandita)00:17:45 – Chapter 7: The Venerable (Arhat)00:19:43 – Chapter 8: The Thousands00:22:37 – Chapter 9: Evil00:25:12 – Chapter 10: Punishment00:28:23 – Chapter 11: Old Age00:30:26 – Chapter 12: Self00:32:23 – Chapter 13: The World00:34:25 – Chapter 14: The Buddha (The Awakened)00:37:39 – Chapter 15: Happiness00:39:46 – Chapter 16: Pleasure00:41:46 – Chapter 17: Anger00:44:07 – Chapter 18: Impurity00:47:56 – Chapter 19: The Just00:50:45 – Chapter 20: The Way 00:53:51 – Chapter 21: Miscellaneous 00:56:40 – Chapter 22: The Downward Course00:59:24 – Chapter 23: The Elephant 01:02:05 – Chapter 24: Thirst 01:07:41 – Chapter 25: The Bhikshu (Mendicant) 01:11:54 – Chapter 26: The Brahmana (Arhat)📘 At Chillbooks, we present fully subtitled audiobooks of classic literature, philosophy, and historical texts. 🔗 Follow Chillbooks:All Links • Spotify • YouTube • Instagram

    1h 20m
  3. Dear Young Man by Al-Ghazali

    JAN 9

    Dear Young Man by Al-Ghazali

    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. 📖 About the Work Originally written as a heartfelt letter to a former student, Dear Young Man (Ayyuha'l-Walad) offers concise, transformative advice for anyone on the path of learning and self-improvement. In just a few pages, Al-Ghazali delivers profound insights on knowledge, repentance, and the soul's true needs. With simple language and deep meaning, this short yet powerful work distills the essence of Islamic ethics and spirituality—a timeless reminder for all seekers of truth. ✍️ About Al-Ghazali Abū Ḥāmid Muḥammad al-Ghazālī (1058–1111) was a Persian theologian, mystic, philosopher, and jurist. Regarded as one of the greatest minds in Islamic history, he is best known for works on spirituality and ethics including The Revival of the Religious Sciences and The Alchemy of Happiness. His writings continue to inspire both religious and secular audiences worldwide. 🎙️ Narration Mark Cassidy reads with clarity and reverence, presenting full on-screen subtitles with no background music—a pure and focused listening experience. 📚 Timestamps 00:00 – Dear Young Man by Al-Ghazali00:11 – I. Introduction02:08 – II. The Need for True Guidance02:41 – III. A Warning Against Wasting One's Purpose03:26 – IV. Knowledge Alone Does Not Save Without Action04:52 – V. The Necessity of Action with Knowledge08:03 – VI. The Necessity of Action and the Balance Between Effort and Divine Grace09:51 – VII. The True Purpose of Knowledge and Effort10:44 – VIII. Life's Impermanence and the Consequence of Actions10:59 – IX. The Futility of Knowledge Without Purity of Intent12:02 – X. Knowledge Without Action is Madness; Action Without Knowledge is Futility12:44 – XI. Awaken to Your Purpose: The Urgency of Spiritual Preparation14:24 – XII. Knowledge Must Be Paired with Deeds15:14 – XIII. The Virtue of Night Worship and Seeking Forgiveness16:40 – XIV. A Lesson from Luqman: Awakening Before Dawn17:19 – XV. True Knowledge: Conforming Actions to Divine Law17:53 – XVI. The Illusion of Knowledge Without Discipline and Experience19:33 – XVII. Essentials for the Seeker of Truth: Knowledge, Repentance, and Action21:25 – XVIII. Eight Life Lessons for the Seeker of Truth26:52 – XIX. The Path of Spiritual Guidance and the Qualities of a True Scholar📘 At Chillbooks, we present fully subtitled audiobooks of classic literature, philosophy, and historical texts. 🔗 Follow Chillbooks:All Links • Spotify • YouTube • Instagram

    50 min
  4. The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle

    JAN 9

    The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle

    Aristotle's foundational work on virtue, happiness, and the good life—translated by F. H. Peters and narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles. 📖 About the Work In "The Nicomachean Ethics," Aristotle explores the nature of virtue, character, and eudaimonia (human flourishing). He argues that ethical living arises from cultivating good habits and practicing rational moderation—the "Golden Mean." This text remains one of the most influential works in moral philosophy. ✍️ About Aristotle Aristotle (384–322 BCE) was a Greek philosopher whose work spans metaphysics, logic, biology, and political theory. As Plato's student and Alexander the Great's tutor, his practical philosophy of virtue continues to shape modern ethics. 🎙️ Narration Read by Mark Cassidy with clear, thoughtful narration and full on-screen subtitles—perfect for deep listening and philosophical reflection. 📚 Timestamps 00:00 – The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle00:13 – Book 1: The End54:50 – Book 2: Moral Virtue1:33:30 – Book 3: The Will, Moral Virtues, and Vices2:38:14 – Book 4: The Several Moral Virtues and Vices3:38:33 – Book 5: Justice4:46:46 – Book 6: The Intellectual Virtues5:29:41 – Book 7: Characters Other Than Virtue and Vice6:33:54 – Book 8: Friendship or Love7:30:48 – Book 9: Friendship or Love (Continued)8:22:43 – Book 10: Pleasure and Happiness📘 At Chillbooks, we present fully subtitled audiobooks of classic philosophy, literature, and historical texts. 🔗 Follow Chillbooks: All Links • Spotify • YouTube • Instagram

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

    JAN 9

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

    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. 📖 About the Work These final letters offer Seneca's most profound Stoic wisdom on death, aging, time, inner peace, and rational living. Personal, practical, and timeless—Stoic philosophy in its purest form. ✍️ About Seneca Lucius Annaeus Seneca (c. 4 BCE – 65 CE) was a Roman philosopher, statesman, and advisor to Emperor Nero. His Stoic writings remain essential guides to self-mastery, resilience, and virtue. 🎙️ Narration Mark Cassidy delivers each letter with calm clarity, perfectly suited to Seneca's gravity and wisdom. Includes full on-screen subtitles for immersive listening. 📚 Timestamps 00:00 – Letters from a Stoic by Seneca (Volume 3)00:11 – Letter 93: On the Quality, as Contrasted with the Length, of Life07:31 – Letter 94: On the Value of Advice49:42 – Letter 95: On the Usefulness of Basic Principles1:30:35 – Letter 96: On Facing Hardships1:33:20 – Letter 97: On the Degeneracy of the Age1:42:04 – Letter 98: On the Fickleness of Fortune1:52:04 – Letter 99: On Consolation to the Bereaved2:09:44 – Letter 100: On the Writings of Fabianus2:17:12 – Letter 101: On the Futility of Planning Ahead2:25:26 – Letter 102: On the Intimations of Our Immortality2:41:58 – Letter 103: On the Dangers of Association with our Fellow-Men2:44:38 – Letter 104: On Care of Health and Peace of Mind3:03:46 – Letter 105: On Facing the World with Confidence3:08:03 – Letter 106: On the Corporeality of Virtue3:12:39 – Letter 107: On Obedience to the Universal Will3:18:30 – Letter 108: On the Approaches to Philosophy3:39:14 – Letter 109: On the Fellowship of Wise Men3:48:11 – Letter 110: On True and False Riches3:59:03 – Letter 111: On the Vanity of Mental Gymnastics4:01:37 – Letter 112: On Reforming Hardened Sinners4:03:17 – Letter 113: On the Vitality of the Soul4:19:13 – Letter 114: On Style as a Mirror of Character4:36:21 – Letter 115: On the Superficial Blessings4:47:28 – Letter 116: On Self-Control4:52:14 – Letter 117: On Real Ethics5:12:44 – Letter 118: On the Vanity of Place-Seeking5:21:58 – Letter 119: On Nature as our Best Provider5:30:13 – Letter 120: More about Virtue5:44:03 – Letter 121: On Instinct in Animals5:57:02 – Letter 122: On Darkness as a Veil for Wickedness6:07:47 – Letter 123: On the Conflict between Pleasure and Virtue6:18:06 – Letter 124: On the True Good as Attained by Reason📘 At Chillbooks, we present fully subtitled audiobooks of classic philosophy, literature, and historical texts. 🔗 Follow Chillbooks: All Links • Spotify • YouTube • Instagram

  6. Andersen's Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

    JAN 9

    Andersen's Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

    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. 📖 About the Collection This collection features Andersen's most cherished classics: tales of transformation, courage, kindness, and wonder. From The Princess and the Pea to Thumbelina, these stories blend magic with moral depth, speaking to readers of all ages with timeless emotional truth. ✍️ About Hans Christian Andersen Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was a Danish author whose fairy tales have been translated into over 125 languages. His stories blend innocence with insight, revealing profound truths about human emotion, resilience, and hope. 🎙️ Narration Mark Cassidy brings warmth and clarity to Andersen's prose, with full on-screen subtitles and no background music—ideal for bedtime listening, study, or quiet reflection. 📚 Timestamps 00:00 – Andersen's Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen00:13 – The Emperor's New Clothes10:33 – The Swineherd18:26 – The Shoes of Fortune: A Beginning22:13 – The Shoes of Fortune: What Happened to the Councillor36:29 – The Shoes of Fortune: The Watchman's Adventure49:39 – The Shoes of Fortune: A Moment of Head Importance1:01:19 – The Shoes of Fortune: The Metamorphosis of the Copying-Clerk1:19:10 – The Shoes of Fortune: The Best That the Galoshes Gave1:29:01 – The Fir Tree1:46:23 – The Snow Queen: The First Story1:49:14 – The Snow Queen: The Second Story2:00:25 – The Snow Queen: The Third Story2:14:59 – The Snow Queen: The Fourth Story2:27:31 – The Snow Queen: The Fifth Story2:36:08 – The Snow Queen: The Sixth Story2:42:30 – The Snow Queen: The Seventh Story2:50:34 – The Leap-Frog2:54:15 – The Elderbush3:10:07 – The Bell3:20:51 – The Old House3:36:17 – The Happy Family3:42:48 – The Story of a Mother3:52:50 – The False Collar3:57:22 – The Shadow4:21:17 – The Little Match Girl4:26:43 – The Dream of Little Tuk4:35:22 – The Naughty Boy4:39:46 – The Red Shoes4:51:33 – The Ugly Duckling5:10:42 – Little Tiny or Thumbelina5:32:36 – The Little Mermaid6:19:59 – The Princess and the Pea📘 At Chillbooks, we present fully subtitled audiobooks of classic literature, philosophy, and historical texts. 🔗 Follow Chillbooks:All Links • Spotify • YouTube • Instagram

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

    JAN 9

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

    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. 📖 About the Work In this second volume, Seneca continues his correspondence with Lucilius, exploring how to handle grief, wealth, time, death, and the opinions of others. These meditative letters offer timeless guidance on resilience and the art of living wisely within Stoic philosophy. ✍️ About Seneca Lucius Annaeus Seneca (c. 4 BCE – 65 CE) was a Roman philosopher, playwright, and advisor to Emperor Nero. As a major figure of Stoicism, his writings emphasize ethical clarity, inner strength, and tranquility amidst chaos. 🎙️ Narration & Translation Mark Cassidy brings warmth and thoughtfulness to Richard M. Gummere's classic translation, capturing Seneca's clarity and moral insight. Full on-screen subtitles enhance focus and comprehension. 📚 Timestamps 00:00 – Letters from a Stoic, by Seneca (Vol. 2)00:12 – Letter 66: On Various Aspects of Virtue29:35 – Letter 67: On Ill-Health and the Endurance of Suffering37:54 – Letter 68: On Wisdom and Retirement44:53 – Letter 69: On Rest and Restlessness47:32 – Letter 70: On the Proper Time to Slip the Cable1:01:35 – Letter 71: On the Supreme Good1:23:02 – Letter 72: On Business as the Enemy of Philosophy1:30:04 – Letter 73: On Philosophers and Kings1:38:23 – Letter 74: On Virtue as a Refuge from Worldly Distractions1:59:43 – Letter 75: On the Diseases of the Soul2:08:52 – Letter 76: On Learning Wisdom in Old Age2:28:16 – Letter 77: On Taking One's Own Life2:39:30 – Letter 78: On the Healing Power of the Mind2:56:57 – Letter 79: On the Rewards of Scientific Discovery3:07:43 – Letter 80: On Worldly Deceptions3:13:58 – Letter 81: On Benefits3:34:21 – Letter 82: On the Natural Fear of Death3:51:53 – Letter 83: On Drunkenness4:08:03 – Letter 84: On Gathering Ideas4:16:04 – Letter 85: On Some Vain Syllogisms4:39:18 – Letter 86: On Scipio's Villa4:50:51 – Letter 87: Some Arguments in Favor of the Simple Life5:14:02 – Letter 88: On Liberal and Vocational Studies5:38:58 – Letter 89: On the Parts of Philosophy5:52:54 – Letter 90: On the Part Played by Philosophy in the Progress of Man6:23:43 – Letter 91: On the Lesson to Be Learned from Fire6:37:27 – Letter 92: On the Happy Life📘 At Chillbooks, we present fully subtitled audiobooks of classic philosophy, literature, and historical texts. 🔗 Follow Chillbooks:All Links • Spotify • YouTube • Instagram

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

    JAN 9

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

    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. 📖 About This Volume Part 2 opens with the battle for Patroclus's body and follows Achilles' vengeful return to war, culminating in Hector's death and the profound encounter between Achilles and Priam. These final books explore vengeance, mortality, grief, and compassion—cementing The Iliad as one of history's greatest poetic works. ✍️ About Homer Homer was the legendary Greek poet whose epics, The Iliad and The Odyssey, shaped the foundations of Western literature. His storytelling blends myth, history, and timeless moral inquiry. 🎙️ Narration Mark Cassidy delivers these closing chapters with steady solemnity and reverence, supported by full on-screen subtitles for immersive engagement with Homer's epic narrative. 📚 Timestamps 00:00 – The Iliad by Homer (Books 17-24)00:13 – Book 17: The Fight for Patroclus' Body37:36 – Book 18: The Shield of Achilles1:08:33 – Book 19: Achilles Returns to Battle1:29:16 – Book 20: The Gods Join the Battle1:54:49 – Book 21: Achilles and the River2:26:10 – Book 22: The Death of Hector2:53:55 – Book 23: The Funeral of Patroclus3:39:27 – Book 24: Priam's Appeal to Achilles📘 At Chillbooks, we present fully subtitled audiobooks of classic literature, philosophy, and historical texts. 🔗 Follow Chillbooks:All Links • Spotify • YouTube • Instagram

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Chillbooks — Fully subtitled audiobooks of classic literature, philosophy, and historical texts. Explore timeless works from Plato to Nietzsche, Shakespeare to Fitzgerald, Ibn Khaldun to Sun Tzu with clear narration and on-screen text. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@Chillbooks 🔗 Follow Chillbooks: YouTube • All Links • Spotify • I

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    2021 - 2026
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