Cabinet of Curiosities, Aaron Mahnke
Cabinet of Curiosities, Aaron Mahnke
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Cabinet of Curiosities
A Historical Tour of the Unbelievable, the Unsettling, and the Bizarre

Author: Aaron Mahnke, Harry Marks

Narrator: Aaron Mahnke

Unabridged: 12 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/12/2024


Synopsis

This program features a bonus conversation between Aaron Mahnke, the book's author and creator of the smash-hit iHeartPodcast series, and journalist and screenwriter Dana Schwartz.

The new audiobook is based on the long-running hit podcast by Aaron Mahnke, which has translated into over 120-million downloads to date, and a monthly average of over 2 million listeners.

The podcast, Aaron Mahnke’s Cabinet of Curiosities, has delighted millions of listeners for years with tales of the wonderful, astounding, and downright bizarre people, places, and things throughout history. Now, in Cabinet of Curiosities the book, learn the fascinating story of the invention of the croissant in a country that was not France, and relive the adventures of a dog that stowed away and went to war, only to help capture a German spy. Along the way, readers will pass through the American state of Franklin, watch Abraham Lincoln’s son be rescued by his assassin’s brother, and learn how too many crash landings inspired one pilot to leave the airline industry and trek for the stars.

For the first time ever, Aaron has gathered scores of his favorites in print, and curated them into a beautiful, topical collection for devoted followers and new fans alike.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press

About Aaron Mahnke

One of the most successful podcast producers in the world, Aaron Mahnke began his career in 2015 with the launch of Lore, which has racked up nearly half a billion downloads so far, been adapted for two seasons of television on Amazon Prime, and published as a three-book set from Penguin Random House. Beyond Lore, Aaron has produced a number of wildly popular shows, including his chart-topping hit, Cabinet of Curiosities, and his 2021 award-winning supernatural drama, Bridgewater. He lives in the historical North Shore area of Massachusetts with his family.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Brendan on October 14, 2024

I generally try and be as lenient as I can be with books which are not meant to be in-depth and vigorous. Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities falls into this category as it is a collection of very short (about a page) entries of interesting tidbits. You can pick it up and put it down as needed wit......more

Goodreads review by Erin on October 09, 2024

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review. Expected publication date: Nov. 12, 2024 Aaron Mahnke’s book, “Cabinet of Curiosities: A Historical Tour of the Unbelievable, the Unsettling, and the Bizarre” is, f......more

Goodreads review by OutlawPoet on June 17, 2024

So, I was completely unfamiliar with the author’s podcast. If you’re like me, I do think you’re in for a treat. These are bite sized morsels of oddities – just little odd stories about history and culture. Many are full of coincidence and, while some were not new to me, enough were that I was interes......more

Goodreads review by Catharine on October 09, 2024

Special thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for sending me an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! I absolutely ADORE Aaron Mahnke! I have been a huge fan of his podcast Lore for many moons now. Because of this, I am also very well versed in his other works. When I foun......more

Goodreads review by Melissa on June 20, 2024

This book is the definition of the old saying 'truth is stranger than fiction.' Based on the long-running hit podcast, CABINET OF CURIOSITIES is a collection of bizarre tales, almost unbelievable coincidences, weird characters, and odd anecdotes about famous historic people. It's organized into sect......more


Quotes

"Cabinet of Curiosities hand-picks the most curious and interesting moments of history and spins them into delicious, snack-sized treats with the fun, friendly feeling of campfire tales. The ideal holiday gift for the history buff in your life!" —Delilah S. Dawson, New York Times bestselling author.

“Aaron’s stories bring history to life in a way that’s reminiscent of Paul Harvey’s approachable style, and of course, those curveball endings. What a great way to learn about our curious past!” —Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of The Nazi Conspiracy

“An overflowing buffet of informational appetizers of delight—Mahnke, as always, knows how to compel us with our own history.” —Chuck Wendig, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Accidents

"The amazing, confounding collection of stories in Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities reminds us that everything is possible, even the most impossible, wonderful things." —Charles Soule, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Aaron Mahnke is an exemplary storyteller." —Geek Girl Authority, on the Cabinet of Curiosities podcast