Classic novels and short stories are included in this category, such Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Story" and Shakespeare's plays. The latest books off the New York Times' best-seller list are also usually produced in audio form. The works are often read by the authors themselves or by celebrity voices. The 1980s and 1990s saw the remarkable rise of nonfiction self-help books on tape aimed at the post-"Me" generation. Key Figures: Steven Covey, Michael Crighton, John Gray, John Grisham, Stephen King, Suze Orman, Tony Robbins, and Danielle Steele.
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