Born to Be Mild

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Modern Britain runs on queues, subscriptions, notifications and the quiet determination not to make a scene. In Born to Be Mild, Paul Moutray takes a sharp, darkly comic look at everyday life in a country that feels permanently stuck on “please hold”. Across ten satirical chapters, he explores emotional labour, overstimulated children, side hustles, wellness culture, parenting, subscription fatigue, driving and the disappearance of silence. From hostile self-checkouts to school WhatsApp groups, this is a portrait of ordinary people trying to stay vaguely sane inside increasingly exhausting systems. For anyone who has ever muttered “bit of a nightmare” and carried on making tea. Contains strong language and adult humour. Duration - 1h 8m. Author - Paul Moutray. Narrator - Digital Voice George - Warm, Captivating Storyteller E. Published Date - Sunday, 25 January 2026. Copyright - © 2026 Paul Moutray ©.