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Jim Carrey -

The comedian and actor narrates his own book, 'Memoirs and Misinformation.' It's a semi-autobiographical novel co-authored with Dana Vachon, a journalist.

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Meryl Streep -

'Heartburn' is read by the iconic Meryl Streep. The book is a comedy written by Nora Ephron, the author of the screenplay for 'When Harry Met Sally...' (1989).

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Tom Hanks -

Of course lovely Tom Hanks has read an audiobook! He chose to narrate 'The Dutch House' by Ann Pratchett, a tale about a brother and a sister going through life.

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Rachel McAdams -

McAdams read 'Ann of Green Gables' by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The children's book follows the adventures of Anne Shirley, an orphan.

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Claire Danes -

Danes has recorded the book 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood. The book has become wildly popular after a series was made based on the story.

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Jesse Eisenberg -

Eisenberg took to writing and released the book 'When You Finish Saving the World.' He has narrated the audiobook himself with two other actors who we'll reveal in the coming slides.

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Kaitlyn Dever -

Dever rose to fame thanks to her starring role in the film 'Booksmart' (2019). Eisenberg singled her out as the perfect narrator for his book 'When You Finish Saving the World.'

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Also in the audiobook 'When You Finish Saving the World' is Finn Wolfhard. He has been on screens everywhere with the series 'Stranger Things,' but few know he also has a good voice for reading.

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James Franco -

Franco read 'Slaughterhouse-Five' by Kurt Vonnegut. The book is a satirical novel about a man who experiences historical events in no real order. It's funny and serious, and well worth a listen to.

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Reese Witherspoon recorded 'Go Set a Watchman' by Harper Lee. The story is accepted as the first draft of the more famous book 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' Reese's natural Southern accent complements the story well.

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Michael Sheen -

Sheen, an award-winning actor, has a great voice for narration. He chose to read 'The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage.' It's the first book in the series 'His Dark Materials,' written by Philip Pullman.

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Barack Obama uses his clear, soft voice to read his own memoir 'A Promised Land.' In it, he reflects on his life and presidency. It is both eloquently written and narrated. It's a good book to listen to if you want to be inspired.

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Maggie Gyllenhaal -

Maggie Gyllenhaal reads 'The Bell Jar' by Sylvia Plath. The book is much influenced by Plath's major depression, and is regarded as her best work.

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Anne Hathaway -

Hathaway's versatile voice brilliantly suits the reading of 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' by L. Frank Baum. It's a great audiobook for children.

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Jake Gyllenhaal -

Not only does he have the eyes, but he has the voice as well. Gyllenhaal beautifully reads 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. He brings the perfect American twang to Mr. Gatsby's character.

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Stephen Fry -

Fry is the king of audiobooks. His best audiobooks have been 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' and 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.'

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Rosamund Pike -

Pike narrates Jane Austen's best seller 'Sense and Sensibility.' There couldn't be a better voice to personify the English countryside than this wonderful actress.

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Kate Winslet -

Winslet has decided to go down the children's book route with Roald Dahl's classic 'Matilda.' It's a playful narration, bringing the magic of Dahl's writing to life.

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Alan Rickman (1946-2016) -

With his sonorous Snape voice, Rickman recorded a stunning rendition of 'The Return of the Native' by Thomas Hardy.

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Eddie Redmayne -

Redmayne reads the original book of J.K. Rowling's 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.' Of course, he also plays the main wizard in the film series.

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Thandie Newton -

The 'Westworld' star uses her plucky British accent to narrate 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Brontë. She definitely does it justice.

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Tim Curry -

Tim Curry reads the first novel in Lemony Snicket's 'A Series of Unfortunate Events.' The books were made very famous by the homonymous movie and TV series.

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Ian McKellen -

This fantastic actor, known best for 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, takes on the challenge of narrating 'The Odyssey' by Homer. The epic Ancient Greek poem is powerful and entertaining when read by McKellen.

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Dennis Quaid -

Dennis Quaid read 'The Right Stuff' by Tom Wolfe. The book is about astronauts and how they go about getting to the Moon.

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Marisa Tomei -

Marisa Tomei reads 'The Lying Life of Adults' by Elena Ferrante, the author of the 'Neapolitan Novels.' The true identity of the author is still unknown.

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Mindy Kaling -

Mindy Kaling reads her own book 'Why Not Me?' where she has written humorous essays about her own life.

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Amy Poehler -

The actress and comedian has also become a writer with her autobiographical book 'Yes Please.' She reads the audiobook herself, bringing lightness and sincerity to the reading when necessary.

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Jonathan Davis -

The lead singer of the band Korn has jumped into the world of audiobooks by narrating 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao.' The book is authored by Junot Diaz and is about a Dominican teenage boy in New York.

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His deep, sexy tones are perfect for audiobook recordings. Richard Armitage of 'The Hobbit' fame has done many readings, but the most famous is 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz,' written by Heather Morris.

Sources: (Penguin Random House)(Refinery29)(Audible)

See also: Thirty books that influenced the world

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