New audiobook line to feature Parker Posey narrating “Feminine Mystique”

Parker Posey to narrate ‘Feminine Mystique’ audio

NEW YORK — Actress Parker Posey and authors Gay Talese and Naomi Wolf will be among those participating in a new line of audiobooks dedicated to famous 20th-century books.

Audible Inc. says the Audible Modern Vanguard will feature unabridged texts from Saul Bellow, Philip Roth, Kurt Vonnegut and other celebrated authors. The book will also include audio commentary such as Talese discussing Vonnegut and Wolf analyzing Bette Friedan’s “The Feminine Mystique.”

Posey will read the text of Friedan’s feminist classic.

Audible Inc. is a leading audiobook provider that Amazon.com purchased in 2008.