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• The Odyssey by Homer (Greek Names) 24.06.2026 10Std. 43Min.

  🌊 "Tell me, O Muse, of that ingenious hero who travelled far and wide after he had sacked the famous town of Troy." — Homer, The OdysseyTwenty years away from home. A war that ended in victory and a journey that never seemed to end. The Odyssey is the oldest adventure story in Western literature and still the best — a man trying to get home, and everything in the world conspiring to stop him. This is the complete, human-read audiobook of all 24 books, with the full text on screen, Butler's original scholarly annotations displayed as you listen, and illustrated with the paintings of N. C. Wyeth (color) and the engravings of John Flaxman (B&W). Translated by Samuel Butler (with Greek deity names restored per viewer request) and narrated by Mark Cassidy.🎙️ THE CHILLBOOKS EXPERIENCE✅ Original Narration: Mark Cassidy's expressive, unhurried performance gives the epic the weight and rhythm it deserves — word-for-word, no abridgement.✅ Full Text On Screen: Follow Butler's prose translation line-for-line for deeper immersion and retention.✅ Illustrated: N. C. Wyeth's vivid color paintings and John Flaxman's classical engravings, timed to the narrative.✅ No Background Music: Pure storytelling — the way oral tradition always intended.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Odyssey by Homer00:24 Book 1: Athena Visits Telemachus23:32 Book 2: Telemachus Prepares for His Journey46:53 Book 3: At Pylos with Nestor1:13:36 Book 4: Menelaus and Helen1:58:41 Book 5: Odysseus and Calypso2:23:53 Book 6: Nausicaa Finds Odysseus2:42:14 Book 7: Odysseus at the Palace of Alcinous3:00:45 Book 8: Games and Songs of Phaeacia3:31:40 Book 9: The Cyclops4:02:14 Book 10: Circe the Enchantress4:32:23 Book 11: The Land of the Dead5:05:34 Book 12: Sirens, Scylla, and Charybdis5:30:05 Book 13: Return to Ithaca5:53:01 Book 14: Odysseus and Eumaeus6:22:24 Book 15: Telemachus Returns6:52:55 Book 16: Reunion of Odysseus and Telemachus7:18:00 Book 17: Odysseus Enters the Palace7:49:44 Book 18: The Beggar Fight8:12:09 Book 19: Penelope's Dream8:45:00 Book 20: Omens and Dreams9:06:31 Book 21: The Bow of Odysseus9:29:26 Book 22: The Slaughter of the Suitors9:54:07 Book 23: Odysseus and Penelope Reunite10:14:06 Book 24: Peace and Recognition✍️ ABOUT THE ODYSSEYThe Odyssey is the second of the two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer, composed sometime in the 8th century BCE. It follows Odysseus (Ulysses in the Roman tradition) through ten years of wandering after the fall of Troy — encountering the Cyclops Polyphemus, the witch Circe, the dead in Hades, the Sirens, the monster Scylla, and the whirlpool Charybdis — while his wife Penelope holds off suitors at home in Ithaca and his son Telemachus comes of age.✍️ ABOUT HOMERHomer is the name ancient Greeks gave to the poet (or tradition of poets) responsible for The Iliad and The Odyssey — two foundational texts of Western civilization. Whether a single person or a long oral tradition codified into writing, the poems of Homer have shaped literature, philosophy, art, and storytelling for nearly three thousand years. Virgil modeled the Aeneid on them; Dante opened with echoes of Odysseus; Joyce built Ulysses on their architecture.📚 EXPLORE WITH CHILLBOOKSSubtitled audiobooks of the world's greatest classics. Subscribe to expand your library of timeless wisdom.🌐 FOLLOW USAll links@ChillbooksApple Podcasts📚 More Homer on Chillbooks:The Iliad by Homer (Part 1 of 2)The Iliad by Homer (Part 2 of 2)📚 Ancient Epics on Chillbooks:The Aeneid by Virgil© Copyright• Narration: Original audio performance by Mark Cassidy. Produced by and exclusive to Chillbooks.• Subtitles & Formatting: All on-screen text formatting is the property of Chillbooks.• All rights reserved. This production is protected under the YouTube Standard License and may not be reused or re-uploaded without explicit permission.
• The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle 21.06.2026 9Std. 23Min.

  🏛️ "For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them."Aristotle's masterwork on ethics and the good life — 10 books, 9 hours, and the most systematic answer to human happiness ever written. This is the complete, human-read audiobook featuring on-screen captions for deep study and focus. Translated by F. H. Peters and narrated by Mark Cassidy, The Nicomachean Ethics moves through virtue, pleasure, moral weakness, friendship, and the contemplative life as the summit of human flourishing.🎙️ THE CHILLBOOKS EXPERIENCE✅ Original Narration: An expressive, measured performance by Mark Cassidy, suited to philosophical inquiry.✅ On-Screen Captions: Follow Aristotle's arguments word-for-word for deeper focus and retention.✅ No Music: Zero distractions — philosophy deserves full attention.✅ F. H. Peters Translation: Precise, readable Victorian prose — one of the most faithful English renderings.⏱️ TIMESTAMPSWe had to combine a few chapters to meet the 100 timestamp maximum, but the full chapter list is in the pinned comment.00:00 - The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle00:14 - Book 1: THE END - CH101:53 - B1 - CH2 & CH306:45 - B1 - CH409:43 - B1 - CH512:18 - B1 - CH619:25 - B1 - CH728:23 - B1 - CH834:21 - B1 - CH9 & CH1043:58 - B1 - CH1145:53 - B1 - CH1248:29 - B1 - CH1354:52 - Book 2: MORAL VIRTUE - CH158:24 - B2 - CH2 & CH31:05:59 - B2 - CH4 & CH51:11:14 - B2 - CH61:18:24 - B2 - CH71:29:46 - B2 - CH91:33:34 - Book 3: The Will, Moral Virtues, and Vices - CH11:44:56 - B3 - CH21:49:29 - B3 - CH3 & CH41:57:42 - B3 - CH52:11:26 - B3 - CH72:15:47 - B3 - CH82:23:26 - B3 - CH9 & CH102:30:35 - B3 - CH112:34:58 - B3 - CH122:38:21 - Book 4: VIRTUES AND VICES—Continued - CH12:53:13 - B4 - CH23:01:23 - B4 - CH33:14:10 - B4 - CH4 & CH53:22:15 - B4 - CH63:26:09 - B4 - CH73:31:36 - B4 - CH83:38:41 - Book 5: Justice - CH13:46:32 - B5 - CH23:53:04 - B5 - CH33:58:47 - B5 - CH44:05:05 - B5 - CH54:15:35 - B5 - CH6 & CH74:22:59 - B5 - CH84:29:07 - B5 - CH94:37:58 - B5 - CH104:41:57 - B5 - CH114:47:02 - Book 6: The Intellectual Virtues - CH14:50:16 - B6 - CH2 & CH34:55:41 - B6 - CH44:57:42 - B6 - CH55:01:51 - B6 - CH65:03:04 - B6 - CH75:07:42 - B6 - CH85:11:44 - B6 - CH95:15:28 - B6 - CH105:17:07 - B6 - CH115:20:46 - B6 - CH125:25:33 - B6 - CH135:29:52 - Book 7: Characters Other Than Virtue and Vice - CH15:33:53 - B7 - CH25:39:12 - B7 - CH35:47:22 - B7 - CH45:53:20 - B7 - CH5 & CH66:02:22 - B7 - CH76:07:22 - B7 - CH86:10:52 - B7 - CH96:15:08 - B7 - CH10 & CH116:19:53 - B7 - CH126:24:42 - B7 - CH136:28:40 - B7 - CH146:34:12 - Book 8: Friendship or Love - CH16:38:27 - B8 - CH26:40:41 - B8 - CH36:46:44 - B8 - CH4 & CH56:53:09 - B8 - CH66:57:25 - B8 - CH77:04:53 - B8 - CH97:08:33 - B8 - CH107:12:56 - B8 - CH117:16:21 - B8 - CH127:21:28 - B8 - CH137:27:29 - B8 - CH147:31:17 - Book 9: Friendship or Love — Continued - CH17:36:34 - B9 - CH2 & CH37:44:34 - B9 - CH47:50:11 - B9 - CH5 & CH67:55:26 - B9 - CH77:59:38 - B9 - CH88:06:57 - B9 - CH98:14:15 - B9 - CH108:17:29 - B9 - CH118:20:58 - B9 - CH128:22:57 - Book 10: Pleasure and Happiness - CH18:25:23 - B10 - CH28:29:25 - B10 - CH38:35:27 - B10 - CH48:42:55 - B10 - CH58:50:32 - B10 - CH68:55:08 - B10 - CH79:01:08 - B10 - CH89:09:18 - B10 - CH9📚 EXPLORE WITH CHILLBOOKSSubtitled audiobooks of the world's greatest classics. Subscribe to expand your library of timeless wisdom.🌐 FOLLOW USAll linksYouTube @ChillbooksApple Podcasts📚 More Aristotle:Politics by AristotlePoetics by Aristotle© Copyright• Narration: Original audio performance by Mark Cassidy. Produced by and exclusive to Chillbooks.• Subtitles & Formatting: All on-screen text formatting is the property of Chillbooks.• All rights reserved. This production is protected under the YouTube Standard License and may not be reused or re-uploaded without explicit permission.
• Confessions: The Rescuer from Error by Al-Ghazali 11.06.2026 1Std. 15Min.

  🕯️ "The seeker after truth is not one who studies the writings of the ancients and, following his natural disposition, puts his trust in them, but rather the one who suspects his faith in them and questions what he gathers from them." — Al-Ghazali, The Rescuer from ErrorOne of the most extraordinary works in the history of ideas: a medieval philosopher's account of his own intellectual collapse — and the path out. Al-Ghazali walks through every school of thought available to him (theologians, philosophers, Ismailis, Sufis) and systematically dismantles his certainties one by one, until only experience can restore what reason failed to prove. This is the complete, human-read audiobook with on-screen captions. Translated by Claude Field and narrated by Mark Cassidy.🎙️ THE CHILLBOOKS EXPERIENCE✅ Original Narration: Mark Cassidy's measured, contemplative delivery matches the introspective gravity of Ghazali's spiritual memoir.✅ On-Screen Captions: Follow every argument and turn in Ghazali's reasoning word-for-word.✅ No Music: For a text this searching, nothing else belongs.✅ Claude Field Translation: The classic English rendering of Al-Munqidh min al-Dalal, faithful to Ghazali's spare, direct Arabic prose.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Confessions: The Rescuer from Error – Al-Ghazali00:17 - Introduction: Ghazali's Search for Truth06:24 - The Subterfuges of the Sophists13:29 - The Different Kinds of Seekers after Truth14:54 - The Aim of Scholastic Theology and Its Results20:13 - Concerning the Philosophical Sects and the Stigma of Infidelity Which Attaches to Them All20:32 - (1) The Materialists20:55 - (2) The Naturalists22:31 - (3) The Theists24:28 - Divisions of the Philosophic Sciences24:48 - (1) Mathematics29:23 - (2) Logic31:14 - (3) Physics32:36 - (4) Metaphysics34:40 - (5) Political Science35:01 - (6) Moral Philosophy44:41 - Sufism59:25 - The Reality of Inspiration: Its Importance for the Human Race✍️ ABOUT THE BOOKThe Rescuer from Error (Al-Munqidh min al-Dalal) is Al-Ghazali's spiritual autobiography, written around 1100 CE near the end of his life. It is one of the few works in classical Islamic thought to take intellectual crisis seriously as a subject. Ghazali describes a period of total epistemic paralysis in which he could no longer trust his senses or his reason, and documents his methodical journey through every intellectual tradition of his age in search of certainty.The book culminates in his embrace of Sufism — not as a rejection of reason, but as its completion. It has often been compared to Augustine's Confessions and Descartes' Meditations as one of the great works of philosophical autobiography.✍️ ABOUT AL-GHAZALIAbu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazali (1058–1111 CE) was a Persian theologian, jurist, philosopher, and Sufi mystic — one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Islam. He held the prestigious chair of theology at the Nizamiyya of Baghdad before abandoning public life to pursue a decade of travel, contemplation, and spiritual retreat.His magnum opus, The Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya Ulum al-Din), remains one of the most widely read works in the Islamic world. In The Rescuer from Error, he offers the most personal account of the intellectual and spiritual crisis that transformed his life and thought.📚 More Al-Ghazali on Chillbooks:The Alchemy of HappinessThe Niche of LightsThe Beginning of Guidance🌐 Follow Chillbooks:All linksYouTube @ChillbooksApple Podcasts© Copyright• Narration: Original audio performance by Mark Cassidy. Produced by and exclusive to Chillbooks.• Subtitles & Formatting: All on-screen text formatting is the property of Chillbooks.• All rights reserved. This production is protected under the YouTube Standard License and may not be reused or re-uploaded without explicit permission.
• The Republic by Plato (2026 Recording) 02.06.2026 11Std. 21Min.

  🏛️ "The heaviest penalty for declining to rule is to be ruled by someone inferior to yourself."Explore the foundation of Western political thought in Plato’s The Republic. This is the complete, human-read audiobook featuring on-screen captions for deep study and focus.Translated by Benjamin Jowett and featuring an exclusive, original narration by Mark Cassidy, this dialogue explores justice, the philosopher-king, and the nature of the soul.🎙️ THE CHILLBOOKS EXPERIENCE✅ Original Narration: An exclusive, articulate performance by Mark Cassidy.✅ Visual Content: Featuring original illustrations by Sage Royce.✅ On-Screen Captions: Follow Plato’s dialectic logic word-for-word.✅ No Music: Zero distractions for maximum academic concentration.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - The Republic by Plato (2026 Edition)00:13 - PERSONS OF THE DIALOGUE00:46 - BOOK I: The Definition of Justice1:10:04 - BOOK II: The Individual, the State, and Education2:16:48 - BOOK III: The Arts and the Guardians3:36:11 - BOOK IV: Wealth, Poverty, and Virtue4:42:29 - BOOK V: Community, Gender, and the Philosopher-King6:02:45 - BOOK VI: The Form of the Good7:12:38 - BOOK VII: The Allegory of the Cave8:17:26 - BOOK VIII: The Four Forms of Government9:23:54 - BOOK IX: The Psychology of the Tyrant10:15:36 - BOOK X: The Recompense of Virtue and the Myth of Er✍️ ABOUT PLATOPlato (428/427–348/347 BC) was a philosopher in Classical Greece and the founder of the Academy in Athens. His work laid the foundations of Western philosophy, political theory, ethics, and science. Through the dialogues of Socrates, Plato explored some of humanity’s most enduring questions about justice, knowledge, virtue, reality, and the ideal society.The Republic, written around 375 BC, is his most influential work. Through a wide-ranging dialogue on justice and the ideal state, Plato introduces concepts that have shaped political thought for over two millennia, including the philosopher-king, the tripartite soul, the Form of the Good, and the famous Allegory of the Cave.📚 EXPLORE WITH CHILLBOOKSSubtitled audiobooks of the world’s greatest classics. Subscribe to expand your library of timeless wisdom.🌐 FOLLOW USAll linksYouTube @ChillbooksApple Podcasts📚 More Plato:Apology by PlatoPhaedo by PlatoSymposium by Plato🎭 Classical Philosophy:The Nicomachean Ethics by AristotlePolitics by Aristotle: A Treatise on GovernmentMeditations by Marcus Aurelius© Copyright & Permissions• Narration: Original audio performance by Mark Cassidy. Produced by and exclusive to Chillbooks.• Visuals & Subtitles: Visual art by Sage Royce and all on-screen formatting are the property of Chillbooks.• All rights reserved. This production is protected under the YouTube Standard License and may not be reused or re-uploaded without explicit permission.
• The Art of War by Sun Tzu (2026 Recording) 22.05.2026 1Std. 10Min.

  ⚔️ "Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting." — Sun Tzu, The Art of WarThe complete, human-read audiobook of The Art of War by Sun Tzu, in Lionel Giles' classic translation, with the full text on screen and original chapter illustrations by Sage Royce. Across thirteen compact chapters, Sun Tzu distills the principles of strategy, timing, deception, discipline, positioning, terrain, and intelligence into one of the most enduring manuals of leadership ever written.This Chillbooks edition is designed for focused listening and re-listening: a clear performance by Mark Cassidy, on-screen text for close reading, and minimalist symbolic chapter art that gives each section its own visual identity. Whether you approach The Art of War as military philosophy, political wisdom, business strategy, or a study in human nature, this is the classic in one concentrated sitting.🎙️ THE CHILLBOOKS EXPERIENCE✅ Human-Read: Calm, deliberate narration by Mark Cassidy, giving Sun Tzu's aphoristic style the clarity it needs.✅ Full Text On Screen: Read and listen simultaneously for better retention and deeper study.✅ Original Illustrations: 13 chapter illustrations by Sage Royce, designed as minimalist symbolic plates for each movement of the book.✅ Lionel Giles Translation: The landmark English version that introduced Sun Tzu's classic to generations of readers.⏱️ SECTIONS00:00 - The Art of War — Sun Tzu00:18 - Chapter 1: Laying Plans04:42 - Chapter 2: Waging War08:33 - Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem12:54 - Chapter 4: Tactical Dispositions16:14 - Chapter 5: Energy20:33 - Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong27:00 - Chapter 7: Maneuvering32:42 - Chapter 8: Variation of Tactics35:32 - Chapter 9: The Army on the March43:03 - Chapter 10: Terrain49:22 - Chapter 11: The Nine Situations1:01:23 - Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire1:04:47 - Chapter 13: The Use of Spies✍️ ABOUT SUN TZUThe Art of War is the most influential classic of strategy in world literature: a compact Chinese treatise in thirteen chapters traditionally attributed to Sun Tzu, military thinker, strategist, and philosopher. Written for the battlefield but far larger than warfare alone, it explores judgment, preparation, flexibility, deception, morale, terrain, and intelligence with a precision that has made it essential reading for soldiers, rulers, politicians, executives, and students of human conflict.This edition uses the celebrated English translation by Lionel Giles, the early 20th-century British sinologist whose version helped establish The Art of War in the English-speaking world. Clear, concise, and enduring, Giles' translation remains one of the most widely read gateways into Sun Tzu's thought.📚 EXPLORE WITH CHILLBOOKSSubtitled and human-read audiobooks of the world's greatest classics. Subscribe to expand your library of timeless wisdom.🌐 FOLLOW USAll linksYouTube @ChillbooksApple Podcasts📚 Strategy, Leadership, and Statecraft:The Prince — Niccolò MachiavelliThe Republic — PlatoPolitics — AristotleCommon Sense — Thomas Paine🧭 Discipline, Character, and Self-Mastery:Meditations — Marcus AureliusLetters from a Stoic (Volume 1) — SenecaThe Enchiridion — EpictetusSayings of Confucius🌍 Eastern and Islamic Wisdom:The Tao Te Ching — LaoziDear Young Man — Al-GhazaliThe Perfect State — Al-Farabi© Copyright• Narration: Original audio performance by Mark Cassidy. Produced by and exclusive to Chillbooks.• Illustrations: Original artwork by Sage Royce for this edition.• Subtitles & Formatting: All on-screen text formatting is the property of Chillbooks.• All rights reserved. This production is protected under the YouTube Standard License and may not be reused or re-uploaded without explicit permission.#TheArtOfWar #SunTzu #Strategy #MilitaryStrategy #Leadership #ChinesePhilosophy #AudiobookWithText #HumanReadAudiobook #IllustratedAudiobook #MarkCassidy #LionelGiles #Chillbooks
• Compendium on the Soul by Avicenna 21.05.2026 1Std. 37Min.

  🧠 "Whoso knoweth himself, knoweth his Lord." — Avicenna, A Compendium on the SoulThe complete, human-read audiobook of A Compendium on the Soul by Ibn Sīnā (Avicenna) — in Edward Abbott van Dyck's translation — with the full text on screen throughout. Ten tightly argued sections trace the soul from the existence of spiritual faculties, through the vegetable, animal, and rational powers, to the soul's ultimate independence from the body and its reunion with universal mind after death. Narrated by Mark Cassidy.📌 Intro clip courtesy of @DrRoyCasagranda🎙️ THE CHILLBOOKS EXPERIENCE✅ Human-Read: Clear, measured narration by Mark Cassidy — bringing Avicenna's dense philosophical prose within reach.✅ Full Text On Screen: Follow every argument word-for-word for deeper comprehension and study.✅ No Background Music: Zero distractions — pure philosophy.✅ Van Dyck Translation: A faithful 19th-century English rendering that preserves the precision of Avicenna's Arabic original.⏱️ SECTIONS00:00 - A Compendium on the Soul — Avicenna (Ibn Sīnā)00:18 - Chillbooks' Foreword01:26 - INTRODUCTION07:52 - SECTION FIRST — To Establish the Existence of the Spiritual Faculties12:47 - SECTION SECOND — Of the Division of the Spiritual Faculties & the Definition of the Soul13:01 - Sub-Section A: The Three Classes (Vegetable, Animal, Rational)15:15 - Sub-Section B: The Definition of the Soul at Large20:31 - SECTION THIRD — The Soul Does Not Originate from a Combination of Elements27:04 - SECTION FOURTH — Specification of the Vegetable (Plant) Powers33:29 - SECTION FIFTH — Specification of the Animal Powers41:58 - SECTION SIXTH — The Five Senses and How They Perceive56:01 - SECTION SEVENTH — The Inward Senses and the Motion-Promoting Powers1:02:40 - SECTION EIGHTH — A Sketch of the Human Soul: From Potential to Perfection1:15:06 - SECTION NINTH — Proofs of the Soul's Essentiality and Independence of Body1:15:19 - Sub-Section A: The Generic Form Cannot Abide in a Corporeal Body1:22:30 - Sub-Section B: The Rational Power Grows Stronger — Not Weaker — with Use1:24:43 - Sub-Section C: The Soul Acts Upon Forms Independently of Body1:26:56 - Sub-Section D: Intellectual Power Improves with Age — Unlike Bodily Powers1:27:56 - Sub-Section E: The Rational Power Performs Infinite Acts — Body Cannot1:29:38 - SECTION TENTH — The Universal Mind, and the Soul's Reunion with It After Death✍️ ABOUT AVICENNAIbn Sīnā (980–1037 AD), known in the West as Avicenna, was the towering polymath of the Islamic Golden Age — physician, philosopher, and scientist whose Canon of Medicine remained a standard text in European universities for six centuries. A Compendium on the Soul was written as a gift to a prince: a concise but rigorous treatise on the nature of the soul structured in ten sections, moving from empirical argument to metaphysical proof. The translation by Edward Abbott van Dyck (1829–1895) — American missionary, scholar, and lexicographer — remains one of the most faithful English renderings.📚 EXPLORE WITH CHILLBOOKSSubtitled audiobooks of the world's greatest classics. Subscribe to expand your library of timeless wisdom.🌐 FOLLOW USAll linksYouTube @ChillbooksApple Podcasts📚 Islamic Philosophy:The Niche of Lights — Al-GhazaliThe Alchemy of Happiness — Al-GhazaliThe Conference of the Birds — Attar of NishapurAverroes: The Decisive Treatise🎭 Classical Philosophy of Mind & Soul:Phaedo — PlatoThe Nicomachean Ethics — AristotleThe Niche of Lights — Al-Ghazali© Copyright• Narration: Original audio performance by Mark Cassidy. Produced by and exclusive to Chillbooks.• Subtitles & Formatting: All on-screen text formatting is the property of Chillbooks.• All rights reserved. This production is protected under the YouTube Standard License and may not be reused or re-uploaded without explicit permission.
• Sayings of Confucius | Translated by Lionel Giles 12.05.2026 1Std. 40Min.

  🏯 "He who learns but does not think is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger." — ConfuciusThe complete, human-read audiobook of Sayings of Confucius, in Lionel Giles's celebrated translation — with the full text on screen. Eight thematic sections drawn from the Analects and related texts, covering governance, individual virtue, and the conduct of the examined life. Narrated by Mark Cassidy.🎙️ THE CHILLBOOKS EXPERIENCE✅ Human-Read: Measured, thoughtful narration by Mark Cassidy — suited to the weight of Confucius's aphorisms.✅ Full Text On Screen: Follow each saying word-for-word for reflection and retention.✅ No Background Music: Zero distractions — pure philosophy.✅ Lionel Giles Translation: Elegant, precise Edwardian prose from one of the finest Sinologists of the era.⏱️ SECTIONS00:00 - Sayings of Confucius — Translated by Lionel Giles00:17 - GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS15:23 - INDIVIDUAL VIRTUE35:05 - CONFUCIUS' ESTIMATE OF OTHERS47:34 - CONFUCIUS ON HIMSELF56:47 - MISCELLANEOUS SAYINGS1:14:00 - PERSONALIA1:22:30 - CONFUCIUS AS SEEN BY OTHERS1:30:20 - SAYINGS OF THE DISCIPLES✍️ ABOUT CONFUCIUSKong Qiu (551–479 BC), known as Confucius, was a Chinese philosopher and statesman whose teachings on ethics, personal cultivation, and governance became the foundation of East Asian civilisation for over two millennia. Lionel Giles (1875–1958), curator at the British Museum and one of the foremost Sinologists of his era, produced this translation in 1907. The text is in the public domain; this audio production — narration, captions, and formatting — is original to Chillbooks.📚 EXPLORE WITH CHILLBOOKSSubtitled audiobooks of the world's greatest classics. Subscribe to expand your library of timeless wisdom.🌐 FOLLOW USAll linksYouTube @ChillbooksApple Podcasts📚 More Eastern Philosophy:The Art of War by Sun TzuThe Tao Te Ching by LaoziThe DhammapadaThe Conference of the Birds — Attar of Nishapur🎭 Classical Philosophy:The Republic by PlatoThe Nicomachean Ethics by AristotleSymposium by Plato© Copyright• Narration: Original audio performance by Mark Cassidy. Produced by and exclusive to Chillbooks.• Subtitles & Formatting: All on-screen text formatting is the property of Chillbooks.• All rights reserved. This production is protected under the YouTube Standard License and may not be reused or re-uploaded without explicit permission.#Confucius #SayingsOfConfucius #ChinesePhilosophy #EasternPhilosophy #Chillbooks #PhilosophyAudiobook #AncientWisdom #FullAudiobook #AudiobookWithText #ConfucianPhilosophy #LionelGiles #MarkCassidy
• Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll 05.05.2026 2Std. 22Min.

  🐇 "We're all mad here." — The Cheshire Cat.Follow Alice down the rabbit-hole into the most delightfully absurd world in English literature. This is the complete, human-read audiobook of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, featuring Sir John Tenniel's iconic original illustrations — timed scene by scene — with the full text on screen throughout.🎙️ THE CHILLBOOKS EXPERIENCE✅ Human-Read: Expressive, measured narration by Mark Cassidy — capturing Carroll's wit, wordplay, and warmth.✅ Full Text On Screen: Follow every word of Carroll's original 1865 prose for deeper immersion and focus.✅ John Tenniel's Illustrations: The definitive Victorian artwork — 42 drawings by Sir John Tenniel, timed scene by scene.✅ No Background Music: Zero distractions — pure storytelling.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll00:14 - CHAPTER I. Down the Rabbit-Hole11:39 - CHAPTER II. The Pool of Tears22:59 - CHAPTER III. A Caucus-Race and a Long Tale32:15 - CHAPTER IV. The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill46:15 - CHAPTER V. Advice from a Caterpillar57:56 - CHAPTER VI. Pig and Pepper1:11:34 - CHAPTER VII. A Mad Tea-Party1:23:50 - CHAPTER VIII. The Queen's Croquet-Ground1:37:25 - CHAPTER IX. The Mock Turtle's Story1:49:32 - CHAPTER X. The Lobster Quadrille2:00:53 - CHAPTER XI. Who Stole the Tarts?2:10:28 - CHAPTER XII. Alice's Evidence✍️ ABOUT THE BOOKAlice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) was written by Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, 1832–1898) — a mathematician at Oxford who first told the story aloud to ten-year-old Alice Liddell on a boating trip in 1862. Illustrated by Sir John Tenniel, whose 42 drawings became as iconic as the story itself, it is one of the best-selling books in history and the founding text of the literary nonsense genre.📚 More Classic Fiction on Chillbooks:Grimm's Fairy Tales — Brothers GrimmThe Picture of Dorian Gray — Oscar WildeThe War of the Worlds — H.G. Wells🌐 Follow Chillbooks:All linksYouTube @ChillbooksApple Podcasts© Copyright• Narration: Original audio performance by Mark Cassidy. Produced by and exclusive to Chillbooks.• Subtitles & Formatting: All on-screen text formatting is the property of Chillbooks.• All rights reserved. This production is protected under the YouTube Standard License and may not be reused or re-uploaded without explicit permission.#AliceInWonderland #ClassicLiterature #Novel #Chillbooks #Classics #Audiobooks
• The Religion of Ancient Egypt by W. M. Flinders Petrie 11.03.2026 1Std. 53Min.

  🏺 “Religion was the foundation of Egyptian civilization, shaping its gods, rituals, ethics, and vision of the afterlife.” — W. M. Flinders PetrieWelcome to Chillbooks — your sanctuary for timeless audiobooks with clear narration, no background music, and full on-screen subtitles to help you stay focused and engaged.This is The Religion of Ancient Egypt by renowned Egyptologist W. M. Flinders Petrie, read by Mark Cassidy. In this fascinating study, Petrie explores the beliefs, gods, rituals, and spiritual worldview that shaped one of the most influential civilizations in human history.From the nature of the gods and the soul to sacred texts, priesthood, and Egyptian ethics, this work offers a clear and structured introduction to the religious ideas that guided ancient Egyptian life for thousands of years.🎙️ About the NarrationRead with clarity and calm precision by Mark Cassidy, this audiobook is presented without background music and with full subtitles on screen — making it ideal for focused listening, study, or relaxed exploration of ancient history.🧑‍🎓 About the AuthorSir William Matthew Flinders Petrie (1853–1942) was one of the most important pioneers of modern Egyptology. A British archaeologist and scholar, Petrie introduced scientific methods to archaeological excavation and helped establish the chronology of ancient Egyptian history. His work transformed the study of ancient Egypt and continues to influence the field today.📖 About The Religion of Ancient EgyptPublished in the late 19th century, this book provides a systematic overview of Egyptian religious beliefs — from gods and cosmology to personal devotion and moral philosophy. Petrie examines how religion permeated Egyptian society, influencing its art, politics, and understanding of life after death.⏱️ Timestamps00:00:00 - The Religion of Ancient Egypt by Flinders Petrie00:00:10 - CHAPTER I: THE NATURE OF GODS00:07:22 - CHAPTER II: THE NATURE OF MAN00:13:27 - CHAPTER III: THE FUTURE LIFE00:23:13 - CHAPTER IV: ANIMAL WORSHIP00:33:32 - CHAPTER V: THE GROUPS OF GODS. ANIMAL-HEADED GODS00:45:01 - CHAPTER VI: THE HUMAN GODS01:01:45 - CHAPTER VII: THE COSMIC GODS01:11:21 - CHAPTER VIII: THE ABSTRACT GODS01:16:29 - CHAPTER IX: THE FOREIGN GODS01:21:36 - CHAPTER X: THE COSMOGONY01:25:14 - CHAPTER XI: THE RITUAL AND PRIESTHOOD01:31:56 - CHAPTER XII: THE SACRED BOOKS01:37:58 - CHAPTER XIII: PRIVATE WORSHIP01:43:39 - CHAPTER XIV: EGYPTIAN ETHICS01:48:23 - CHAPTER XV: THE INFLUENCE OF EGYPT🌐 FOLLOW USAll platformsYouTube @ChillbooksInstagramTwitter/XFacebookTikTok📚 Ancient Egypt CollectionEgyptian Tales Translated from the PapyriThank you for listening with Chillbooks. If you enjoyed exploring the spiritual world of ancient Egypt, consider liking, commenting, or sharing this audiobook with fellow history lovers.Stay curious — and we’ll see you in the next one.
• Of a Happy Life by Seneca 27.02.2026 1Std. 16Min.

  🏛️ Discover Seneca's guide to lasting happiness and the good life - Of a Happy Life (De Vita Beata) - a complete audiobook with full on-screen subtitles. Essential Stoic wisdom on virtue, pleasure, wealth, and what truly makes life worth living. Narrated by Mark Cassidy, translated by Aubrey Stewart.📖 ABOUT DE VITA BEATAWritten around 58 CE, Of a Happy Life is Seneca's defense of Stoic ethics against critics who accused Stoic philosophers of hypocrisy (living in luxury while preaching simplicity). Seneca tackles this head-on while explaining that true happiness (beata vita) comes from virtue alone - external goods are "preferred indifferents" but not essential to the good life. Brief yet profound, this work cuts straight to what matters.🏺 ABOUT SENECA THE YOUNGERLucius Annaeus Seneca (c. 4 BCE - 65 CE) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist, and advisor to Emperor Nero. Despite immense wealth and political power, he wrote philosophy that emphasized simplicity, virtue, and preparation for death. His personal contradictions make him relatable - he struggled to live up to Stoic ideals while navigating imperial politics. Major works include Letters from a Stoic, On the Shortness of Life, and On Anger.📜 ABOUT THE TRANSLATIONAubrey Stewart's late 19th-century translation preserves Seneca's directness and rhetorical power while remaining accessible to modern readers. This edition maintains the philosophical precision essential for understanding Stoic ethics.🎙️ NARRATOR: Mark Cassidy delivers clear, contemplative narration perfect for philosophical reflection📜 FEATURES: Complete unabridged text (28 chapters), full on-screen subtitles, calm pacing🔗 COMPANION: Pairs perfectly with Seneca's "Of Peace of Mind" - watch that next!COMPLETE CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Of a Happy Life (De Vita Beata) by Seneca00:00:15 - Book 1: What Is the Happy Life?00:03:42 - Book 2: True vs. False Happiness00:06:24 - Book 3: Virtue as the Only Good00:08:58 - Book 4: The Role of Pleasure00:12:23 - Book 5: Living According to Nature00:14:06 - Book 6: The Wise Person's Happiness00:15:27 - Book 7: External Goods Are Indifferent00:18:19 - Book 8: Defending Stoic Philosophy00:21:51 - Book 9: Wealth and the Philosopher00:23:54 - Book 10: Using vs. Being Enslaved by Riches00:25:42 - Book 11: The Stoic Life Is Not Hypocritical00:28:04 - Book 12: Moderation in All Things00:30:32 - Book 13: The Path to Virtue00:33:42 - Book 14: Why the Virtuous Life Is Happy00:35:41 - Book 15: Pleasure vs. Joy00:39:22 - Book 16: The Wise Person and Adversity00:41:18 - Book 17: Self-Sufficiency and Freedom00:43:52 - Book 18: The Social Nature of Virtue00:45:26 - Book 19: Reason as Guide to Life00:47:38 - Book 20: The Unity of Virtues00:51:41 - Book 21: The Stoic Sage00:53:50 - Book 22: Happiness Is Internal00:56:08 - Book 23: The Role of Fortune00:59:17 - Book 24: Living in Harmony with Nature01:03:03 - Book 25: The Practice of Virtue01:07:37 - Book 26: The Rewards of Philosophy01:12:20 - Book 27: True vs. Apparent Goods01:15:22 - Book 28: Conclusion - The Path to Happiness🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Chillbooks for complete Stoic philosophy collection: @Chillbooks🌐 CONNECT WITH US:All platformsYouTube @ChillbooksInstagram📚 More Seneca Essays:Of Peace of Mind by Seneca - Stoic Philosophy Audiobook (Subtitled)Letters from a Stoic (Volume 1) by Seneca🎭 Stoic Philosophy:Meditations by Marcus Aurelius📖 Recommended Reading:The Golden Sayings of Epictetus - Full Stoic Philosophy Audiobook with Subtitles🏛️ Ancient answers to modern questions - discover what truly makes life worth living.© COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER- Audio narration by Mark Cassidy- Aubrey Stewart translation (public domain)- This video production - including edited audio, visuals, subtitles, and design - is protected under YouTube Standard License#Stoicism #Seneca #Happiness #Philosophy #Audiobook #SelfImprovement
• Averroes: The Decisive Treatise on The Harmony of Religion & Philosophy 25.02.2026 4Std. 49Min.

  ⚖️ “Truth does not contradict truth.” — Averroes (Ibn Rushd)Welcome to Chillbooks — your sanctuary for timeless audiobooks. This is the full human-read audiobook of The Harmony of Religion and Philosophy (The Decisive Treatise / Fasl al-Maqal) by Averroes.This edition features clean narration, no background music, and full on-screen captions for deep focus and engagement.🎙️ THE CHILLBOOKS EXPERIENCE✅ Human-Read Audiobook: Natural narration by Mark Cassidy.✅ On-Screen Captions: Follow the logic word-for-word.✅ Clean Audio: No music, optimized for deep work and study.📍 TIMESTAMPS00:00 – The Harmony of Religion and Philosophy00:12 – I. A Decisive Discourse (The Decisive Treatise)57:41 – Ia. Appendix: On the Problem of Eternal Knowledge1:52:42 – Of the Unity of God2:01:58 – On Divine Attributes2:17:35 – Of Divine Perfection2:33:28 – Of Direction3:04:36 – Of the Actions of God3:05:03 – First Problem: The Creation of the Universe3:32:15 – Second Problem: Prophetic Mission3:58:48 – Third Problem: Of Fate and Predestination4:17:39 – Fourth Problem: Divine Justice and Injustice4:29:14 – Fifth Problem: Of the Conditions of the Day of Judgment📖 ABOUT THE BOOKWritten in 12th-century Islamic Spain, The Harmony of Religion and Philosophy (Fasl al-Maqal) is a landmark defense of rational inquiry. Averroes explains how revelation and reason coexist and complement one another when properly understood.👨‍🏫 ABOUT THE AUTHORAverroes (Ibn Rushd, 1126–1198) was an Andalusian philosopher, jurist, and physician. Known as "The Commentator" on Aristotle, his work influenced both the Islamic world and medieval Europe, including thinkers like Thomas Aquinas and Maimonides.🌐 FOLLOW USAll linksYouTube @ChillbooksApple Podcasts📚 More Averroes:The Incoherence of The Incoherence (Part 1 of 2) by Averroes (Ibn Rushd)The Incoherence of The Incoherence (Part 2 of 2) by Averroes (Ibn Rushd)📖 Recommended Reading:The Catch of the Mind (Captured Thoughts) by Ibn Al-Jawzi#Averroes #IbnRushd #Philosophy #Audiobook #IslamicPhilosophy #DecisiveTreatise #DeepFocus #Theology #HumanRead #Captions #Chillbooks
• Of Peace of Mind by Seneca 31.01.2026 1Std. 20Min.

  🏛️ Discover Seneca's timeless guide to inner peace and mental tranquility - Of Peace of Mind (De Tranquillitate Animi) - a complete audiobook with full on-screen subtitles. Learn ancient Stoic wisdom for overcoming anxiety, finding balance, and cultivating unshakeable calm. Narrated by Mark Cassidy, translated by Aubrey Stewart.🧘 WHAT YOU'LL LEARNSeneca addresses the restless mind - that feeling of dissatisfaction, anxiety, and constant searching that modern life amplifies. Through Stoic philosophy, he reveals how to achieve tranquillitas animi (tranquility of mind) by accepting what we cannot control, finding purpose in virtue, and embracing life's natural rhythms. Practical wisdom for stress, burnout, and the search for meaning.💭 WHY THIS MATTERS TODAYWritten 2,000 years ago during Seneca's turbulent life in Nero's Rome, this essay speaks directly to modern anxiety, information overload, and the pressure to constantly achieve. Seneca's advice on work-life balance, avoiding comparison, and finding contentment in the present moment feels remarkably contemporary. Essential reading for anyone struggling with restlessness, stress, or the feeling that "something's missing."📖 ABOUT THIS WORKOf Peace of Mind is a philosophical dialogue where Seneca responds to his friend Serenus's complaint about feeling unsettled despite having no obvious problems - the ancient equivalent of modern anxiety. Seneca prescribes Stoic remedies: focus on what you can control, serve others, embrace simplicity, and accept life's imperfections. Brief but profound, this work is perfect for daily reflection.🏺 ABOUT SENECA THE YOUNGERLucius Annaeus Seneca (c. 4 BCE - 65 CE) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and dramatist. As advisor to Emperor Nero, he navigated extreme political danger while writing philosophy that has influenced thinkers for two millennia. His works blend practical wisdom with psychological insight. Major works include Letters from a Stoic, On the Shortness of Life, and On Anger.📜 ABOUT THE TRANSLATIONAubrey Stewart's late 19th-century translation preserves Seneca's directness and accessibility while maintaining scholarly accuracy. This edition makes Stoic philosophy approachable for modern readers without sacrificing depth.🎙️ NARRATOR: Mark Cassidy brings calm authority and clarity to Seneca's wisdom📜 FEATURES: Complete unabridged text, full on-screen subtitles, contemplative pacing⏱️ LENGTH: ~80 minutes of transformative Stoic philosophyCHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Of Peace of Mind, by Seneca00:17 - I. Serenus09:22 - II. Seneca19:07 - III.23:46 - IV.27:59 - V.30:56 - VI.32:59 - VII.36:46 - VIII.41:03 - IX.45:42 - X.50:05 - XI.57:49 - XII.1:01:09 - XIII.1:02:38 - XIV.1:07:31 - XV.1:10:33 - XVI.1:12:38 - XVII.🧠 KEY THEMES EXPLORED:Overcoming anxiety and restlessnessThe Stoic concept of tranquillitas animiWork-life balance in ancient wisdomFinding purpose without constant strivingAccepting what you cannot controlThe middle path (avoiding extremes)Service to others as cure for self-absorptionEmbracing life's imperfections🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Chillbooks for more Stoic philosophy audiobooks: @Chillbooks🌐 CONNECT WITH US:All platformsYouTube @ChillbooksInstagram📚 More Seneca:Of a Happy Life by Seneca - Stoic Philosophy Audiobook (Subtitled)Letters from a Stoic (Volume 1) by SenecaLetters from a Stoic (Volume 2) by Seneca🎭 Stoic Philosophy:Meditations by Marcus AureliusThe Enchiridion by EpictetusA Guide to Stoicism by St. George Stock📖 Recommended Reading:The Golden Sayings of Epictetus - Full Stoic Philosophy Audiobook with Subtitles📚 FREE, COMPLETE, SUBTITLED - Ancient wisdom for modern peace of mind.#Stoicism #Seneca #Philosophy #Audiobook #MentalHealth #InnerPeace
• The Aeneid by Virgil 09.01.2026 11Std. 22Min.

  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 WorkCommissioned 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 VirgilPublius 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 & TranslationMark 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.📚 Timestamps00:00 – 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
• The Dhammapada 09.01.2026 1Std. 20Min.

  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 WorkThe 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 TranslatorFriedrich 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.🎙️ NarrationMark Cassidy delivers gentle, distraction-free narration with full on-screen subtitles—perfect for meditation, study, or peaceful listening.📚 Timestamps00:00:00 – 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
• Dear Young Man by Al-Ghazali 09.01.2026 49Min.

  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 WorkOriginally 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-GhazaliAbū 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.🎙️ NarrationMark Cassidy reads with clarity and reverence, presenting full on-screen subtitles with no background music—a pure and focused listening experience.📚 Timestamps00:00 – 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
• The Nicomachean Ethics (Pre-Final Edition) by Aristotle 09.01.2026 9Std. 23Min.

  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 WorkIn "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 AristotleAristotle (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.🎙️ NarrationRead by Mark Cassidy with clear, thoughtful narration and full on-screen subtitles—perfect for deep listening and philosophical reflection.📚 Timestamps00:00 – 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
• Letters from a Stoic by Seneca – Volume 3 - Final (Letters 93-124) 09.01.2026 6Std. 31Min.

  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 WorkThese 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 SenecaLucius 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.🎙️ NarrationMark Cassidy delivers each letter with calm clarity, perfectly suited to Seneca's gravity and wisdom. Includes full on-screen subtitles for immersive listening.📚 Timestamps00:00 – 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
• Andersen's Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen 09.01.2026 6Std. 22Min.

  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 CollectionThis 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 AndersenHans 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.🎙️ NarrationMark 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.📚 Timestamps00:00 – 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
• Letters from a Stoic by Seneca – Volume 2 (Letters 66-92) 09.01.2026 6Std. 59Min.

  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 WorkIn 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 SenecaLucius 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 & TranslationMark 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.📚 Timestamps00:00 – 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
• The Iliad by Homer – Part 2 (Books 17-24) 09.01.2026 4Std. 21Min.

  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 VolumePart 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 HomerHomer 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.🎙️ NarrationMark Cassidy delivers these closing chapters with steady solemnity and reverence, supported by full on-screen subtitles for immersive engagement with Homer's epic narrative.📚 Timestamps00:00 – 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