Offerman has made no secret of diving deeply into any projects he undertakes — like the hand-carved canoes he produces out of his personal woodworking shop (notice the one called Huckleberry!) — and he brings that same kind of gravitas to the narration of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Grounded and jovial in equal measure, Offerman’s voice helps paint a portrait of the fictional 1840s town of St. Petersburg, inspired by the town of Hannibal Missouri where Twain grew up.

We follow the adventures of Tom Sawyer, the charming and enterprising youth who has since become a literary icon. The story goes that Mark Twain could never make up his mind whether this work should be for children or grownups making the experience all the better for listeners of any age.

Whether you’re listening to recall a time in your own childhood, or introducing your own children to this story for the first time, you’ll be mesmerized from the moment you press play thanks to Twain’s fantastic storytelling and Offerman’s charismatic narration.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Narrated by Elijah Wood

It’s impossible to discuss Tom Sawyer without acknowledging his best friend and fellow adventurer Huckleberry Finn. These two titles go hand in hand and there’s something uniquely satisfying about finishing Tom’s part of the story and then queuing up the next adventure with Huck in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Ernest Hemingway famously said, “All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn," and while Huck’s trip down the Mississippi with his pal Jim is a more serious and thoughtful story than Tom’s, it’s nevertheless extremely entertaining. If Tom’s story is about leaving childhood behind, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is about the realities of adult life and the struggles that come with them.

No one is more familiar with this coming-of-age tale of action and adventure than actor Elijah Wood, who played Huck on the big screen in 1993’s The Adventures of Huck Finn. He re-unites with the character to provide narration for the Audible Signature Classics audiobook version of this much-loved story.

Wood’s refreshing, naturalistic narration of the beloved story even won the Earphones Award from AudioFile Magazine.

The Odyssey Narrated by Claire Danes

Being at home doesn’t have to be boring when you can climb under the blankets with a hot cup of tea (or a frothy mug of ale!) and discover a world of gods, monsters, heroes and epic battles with The Odyssey.

The story of Odysseus’ journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War to reunite with his wife and son could be hailed as the first true adventure story in Western literature — and you can hear the epic poem come to life on Audible thanks to fiery narration from acclaimed actress Claire Danes.
Known for her work on the big and small screen including playing CIA agent Carrie Mathison on the heart-pounding series “Homeland”, Danes brings this listen to life with an energetic and outgoing performance.

For those who are new to Homer, you’ll be dazzled by Odysseus and his crew as they escape the song of the sirens, outwit the great Cyclops and battle Poseidon’s fury on the high tides. If you love this classic, what better way to introduce your teenager to this great pillar of literature than with a riveting audiobook you can listen to together.

Let Claire Danes be your guide as you set sail on this epic adventure!

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