A Series of Unfortunate Events

14 books in series
4.5 out of 5 stars 127 ratings

The Bad Beginning Publisher's Summary

Dear Customer,

I am sorry to tell you that this audiobook is extremely unpleasant. It tells an unhappy tale about three unlucky children. Even though they are charming and clever, the Baudelaire siblings lead lives filled with misery and woe. One might say that they are magnets for misfortune. On this recording alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, and cold porridge for breakfast.

It is my sad duty to record these unpleasant tales, but there is nothing stopping you from ignoring this audio completely and choosing something happy instead, if you prefer that sort of thing.

With all due respect,
Lemony Snicket

©1999 Lemony Snicket (P)2002 HarperCollins US
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  • Book 1

    The Bad Beginning cover art

    • The Bad Beginning

    • A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1
    • By: Lemony Snicket
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  • Book 2

    The Reptile Room cover art

    • The Reptile Room

    • A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 2
    • By: Lemony Snicket
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  • Book 3

    The Wide Window cover art

    • The Wide Window

    • A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 3
    • By: Lemony Snicket
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  • Book 4

    The Miserable Mill cover art

    • The Miserable Mill

    • A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 4
    • By: Lemony Snicket
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  • Book 5

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  • Book 6

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  • Book 7

    The Vile Village cover art

    • The Vile Village

    • A Series of Unfortunate Events #7
    • By: Lemony Snicket
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  • Book 8

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    • The Hostile Hospital

    • A Series of Unfortunate Events #8
    • By: Lemony Snicket
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  • Book 9

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    • The Carnivorous Carnival

    • A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 9
    • By: Lemony Snicket
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  • Book 10

    The Slippery Slope cover art

    • The Slippery Slope

    • A Series of Unfortunate Events #10
    • By: Lemony Snicket
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  • Book 11

    The Grim Grotto cover art

    • The Grim Grotto

    • A Series of Unfortunate Events #11
    • By: Lemony Snicket
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  • Book 12

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    • The Penultimate Peril

    • A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 12
    • By: Lemony Snicket
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  • Book 13

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  • The Incomplete History of Secret Organizations cover art

    • The Incomplete History of Secret Organizations

    • An Utterly Unreliable Account of Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events
    • By: Joe Tracz, Neil Patrick Harris
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