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The War in the Air

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The War of the Worlds, first published in 1898, pioneered the alien invasion trope and profoundly influenced the development of science fiction. The novel also touched on topical themes of imperialism, evolution, and humanity's place in the cosmos. The War of the Worlds remains a cornerstone of the sci fi genre.
Featured Article: 45+ Quotes to Help You Make Peace with—and Take Charge of—Change
Reeling from change? Or ready to make some changes in your life? These wise words from authors just might give you the comfort or boost you need. Their words reflect the nature of change and the swirl of feelings surrounding it—from fear to exhilaration. In this collection, you'll find gentle reminders that change will keep happening and reassurance that you can handle it. When you face it and embrace it, change can enrich your life in unexpected ways.
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Known as ‘The Father of Science Fiction’, Herbert George Wells’ writing career spanned over 60 years. He was a writer of novels, short stories, nonfiction books and articles....
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H.G. Wells: The Science Fiction Collection
- Narrated by: Hugh Bonneville, Jason Isaacs, Sophie Okonedo, David Tennant, Alexander Vlahos, Eli Roth - introduction
- Length: 27 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 04-11-19
- Language: English
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The War of the Worlds
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First published by H. G. Wells in 1898, The War of the Worlds is the granddaddy of all alien invasion stories....
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The War of the Worlds
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Series: The War of the Worlds, Book 1
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
- Release date: 07-02-09
- Language: English
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The Ultimate Science Fiction Mega Collection: 24 of the Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time
- A Journey to the Center of the Earth, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in 80 Days, John Carter of Mars Trilogy, The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, Frankenstein, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, 3 Ray Bradbury Stories, Flatland, & More
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The Ultimate Science Fiction Mega Collection contains 24 of the greatest science-fiction works ever written....
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Great, easy to navigate
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The Ultimate Science Fiction Mega Collection: 24 of the Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time
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- Narrated by: Museum Audiobooks Cast
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Classic Sci-Fi Stories NOT by Isaac Asimov
- By: H G Wells, Jack London, Rudyard Kipling, and others
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In this series we listen to short stories that are NOT by perhaps the most well-known author of this type. But the many other rich talents in the volume may have treated the subject matter a little differently, or were perhaps just overlooked in the stampede to applaud the winner.
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Classic Sci-Fi Stories NOT by Isaac Asimov
- Narrated by: Richard Mitchley, Ragland Ragland, Maskell Maskell
- Length: 20 hrs and 1 min
- Release date: 03-20-25
- Language: English
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The Time Machine, The Island of Dr. Moreau, The Invisible Man - Unabridged
- Three H.G. Wells Classics!
- By: H.G. Wells
- Narrated by: Kevin Theis
- Length: 14 hrs and 46 mins
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H.G. Wells (1866 -1946) - the master of the genre - created his "scientific romances" and set the standard for prophetic and prescient scientific literature that also teemed with social commentary and even glimpses of horror....
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Great
- By Daniel Scruggs on 05-02-23
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The Time Machine, The Island of Dr. Moreau, The Invisible Man - Unabridged
- Three H.G. Wells Classics!
- Narrated by: Kevin Theis
- Length: 14 hrs and 46 mins
- Release date: 06-15-21
- Language: English
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The World Set Free
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Eric Brooks
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This book is considered a prophetical novel foretelling the advent of nuclear weapons....
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boring book boring performance
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The World Set Free
- Narrated by: Eric Brooks
- Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
- Release date: 02-03-12
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H. G. Wells Sci-Fi Omnibus: Four Great Novels
- By: H. G. Wells
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H. G. Wells is rightly regarded as one of the founding fathers of the science fiction genre. This compilation comprises four of his finest sci-fi works....
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Fascinating perspective on the future
- By Brent J. Maxwell on 02-14-16
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H. G. Wells Sci-Fi Omnibus: Four Great Novels
- Narrated by: Greg Wagland
- Length: 23 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 11-26-15
- Language: English
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The Definitive Sci-Fi Collection: 25+ Novels and Stories from HP Lovecraft, Jules Verne, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Mary Shelley, Elizabeth Bowen, & More
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The Definitive Sci-Fi Collection is a collection of 28 classic science fiction novels and stories, read by esteemed cast of award-winning narrators.
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an absolute must have for any classic literature enthusiast, but the title is misleading
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Great Classic Science Fiction
- Eight Unabridged Stories
- By: Stanley G. Weinbaum, Lester Del Rey, Fritz Leiber, and others
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This superlative collection of futuristic tales explores ground-breaking supernatural themes from the founding heroes of the science fiction genre.....
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Great authors, good stories
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Great Classic Science Fiction
- Eight Unabridged Stories
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The Ultimate Classics Collection: 10 Novels From Dostoyevsky, Dickens, Austen, Tolstoy, Wells, Joyce, Brontë, & More
- Great Expectations; Crime and Punishment; Pride and Prejudice; Anna Karenina; The War of the Worlds; Ulysses; The Magic Mountain; Jane Eyre; Tess of the D'Urbevilles; The Great Gatsby
- By: Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, and others
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The Ultimate Classics Collection: Volume One is a continent-hopping, century-spanning collection of 10 of the greatest classic novels ever written, from British, Irish, American, and German authors.
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The Ultimate Classics Collection: 10 Novels From Dostoyevsky, Dickens, Austen, Tolstoy, Wells, Joyce, Brontë, & More
- Great Expectations; Crime and Punishment; Pride and Prejudice; Anna Karenina; The War of the Worlds; Ulysses; The Magic Mountain; Jane Eyre; Tess of the D'Urbevilles; The Great Gatsby
- Narrated by: Joanne Froggatt, Stephen Fry, Robert G. Slade, David Rintoul, Jonathan Keeble, Lucy Scott, Olivia Dowd, Malk Williams, Aoife McMahon, Noble Noble
- Series: The Ultimate Classics Collection (SNR Audio)
- Length: Not Yet Known
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The War of the Worlds
- Penguin Classics
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: David Harewood
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
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The night after a shooting star is seen streaking through the sky from Mars, a cylinder is discovered on Horsell Common in London....
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Great book but weak narration.
- By Kindle Customer on 02-04-23
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The War of the Worlds
- Penguin Classics
- Narrated by: David Harewood
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 09-26-19
- Language: English
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The War of the Worlds (AmazonClassics Edition)
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
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A metallic cylinder falls to earth, landing in the sands of Horsell Common, Surrey, generating curiosity and awe....
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H G Wells postulates Martians conqured Venus.
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The War of the Worlds (AmazonClassics Edition)
- Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
- Release date: 12-22-17
- Language: English
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The Science Fiction Collection (20 Books)
- Ray Bradbury the Monster Maker, Rocket Summer, Isaac Asimov Youth, E.M. Forster Machine Stops, H. G. Wells Time Machine and Others
- By: Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, E.M. Forster, and others
- Narrated by: Peter Coates, Mark Bowen, David McCord, and others
- Length: 47 hrs and 31 mins
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This Science Fiction Collection brings together 20 iconic works from some of the genre's most influential authors. Featuring Ray Bradbury's atmospheric...
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Good stories
- By Rose Antrim on 01-22-25
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The Science Fiction Collection (20 Books)
- Ray Bradbury the Monster Maker, Rocket Summer, Isaac Asimov Youth, E.M. Forster Machine Stops, H. G. Wells Time Machine and Others
- Narrated by: Peter Coates, Mark Bowen, David McCord, Simon Jackson, Kenneth Elliot, Trevor O'Hare, Martina Mercer-Hall, Paul Gibson, Sharon Plummer
- Length: 47 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 10-23-24
- Language: English
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The Time Machine
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
- Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins
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H.G. Wells' visionary novel is credited with creating the science fiction genre because of its tantalizing glimpses into our distant future....
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The Time Machine
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
- Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins
- Release date: 12-16-99
- Language: English
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A Short History of the World
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Edward James Beesley
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
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From the origin of our planet, to the great civilizations, to the Great War, follow Wells on this ambitious journey spanning thousands of years....
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A Short History of the World
- Narrated by: Edward James Beesley
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 02-07-23
- Language: English
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The War in the Air
- And Particularly How Mr. Bert Smallways Fared While It Lasted
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Raymond Haggart
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
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The War in the Air: And Particularly How Mr. Bert Smallways Fared While It Lasted is a military science fiction novel written by H. G. Wells...
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The War in the Air
- And Particularly How Mr. Bert Smallways Fared While It Lasted
- Narrated by: Raymond Haggart
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 05-17-23
- Language: English
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Short Stories - Volume One
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: James A. Gillies, Nigel Patterson, Greg Wagland, and others
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
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This collection of 13 short stories includes gothic horror, fantasy, ghost stories, science fiction, satire, and stories of domestic and social commentary. It is a collection that we hope will intrigue and entertain you - and leave you wanting to hear more....
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Short Stories - Volume One
- Narrated by: James A. Gillies, Nigel Patterson, Greg Wagland, Malk Williams, Tim Bruce, Liam Gerrard, Helen Lloyd
- Series: H. G. Wells Short Stories, Book 1
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
- Release date: 03-31-20
- Language: English
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25+ the Collected Works of Vladimir Lenin
- The Dreamer in the Kremlin, State and Revolution, What Is to Be Done?, Imperialism: The Final Stage of Capitalism and Others
- By: Vladimir Lenin, H.G. Wells
- Narrated by: Andrew Roberts, Peter Coates, Mark Bowen
- Length: 18 hrs and 4 mins
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Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known as Vladimir Lenin, was a Russian revolutionary, politician, and political theorist. He served as the first and...
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25+ the Collected Works of Vladimir Lenin
- The Dreamer in the Kremlin, State and Revolution, What Is to Be Done?, Imperialism: The Final Stage of Capitalism and Others
- Narrated by: Andrew Roberts, Peter Coates, Mark Bowen
- Length: 18 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 03-20-24
- Language: English
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H.G. Wells Science Fiction Collection
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Peter Batchelor, George Eustice, Alan Munro
- Length: 20 hrs and 33 mins
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This collection of classic Wells tales includes The Invisible Man, The Time Machine, The War of The Worlds, and The Island of Doctor Moreau....
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Time Codes Enclosed
- By c3h8 on 06-14-18
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H.G. Wells Science Fiction Collection
- Narrated by: Peter Batchelor, George Eustice, Alan Munro
- Length: 20 hrs and 33 mins
- Release date: 06-15-12
- Language: English
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The Time Machine
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins
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"I drew a breath, set my teeth, gripped the starting lever with both hands, and went off with a thud." The time traveler is on his way to a different world....
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Eh.
- By Michael L. on 12-24-07
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The Time Machine
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins
- Release date: 11-08-06
- Language: English
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