Living off crumbs in a dreary attic, Sara Crewe comforts herself with wondrous stories of adventure and fortune, and in the end the stories become true.  

First published in 1912, Daddy-Long-Legs is an epistolary novel that follows orphan Jerusha "Judy" Abbott through her college years through a series of letters written to her anonymous benefactor, whom she nicknames "Daddy-Long-Legs." As Judy learns to navigate the complex world of studies, social life, and romance, her letters convey her growth and address the increasingly complex questions that preoccupy her.

Filled with the power of love and the beauty of nature, Heidi is a lyrical tale about a little girl sent to live in the mountains of the Swiss Alps with her grandfather. A grumpy recluse, her grandfather has isolated himself from his fellow townspeople and his church. In very little time, Heidi warms his heart; and she quickly charms the whole town and makes new friends, including young Peter, the goatherd. But when Heidi is sent away again to care for a young girl her own age, she must grow wise beyond her years.

Directed by the skillful hand of Megan Follows (Directors Guild Award winner) and featuring the voices of Golden Globe® winner Sandra Oh, Emmy Award® Winner Catherine O’Hara, and Emmy Award® Winner Victor Garber, Anne Shirley’s (Emmy Award® winner Michela Luci) adventures come to life in a fresh adaptation of a timeless tale. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Canada’s Prince Edward Island with the magic of an original score and immersive sound design.

「プレバト！！」で大人気の俳人 夏井いつき先生 推薦

『源氏物語』全五十四帖 与謝野晶子による現代語訳をすべて朗読し、
オーディオ化しました。

近代で最初に『源氏物語』を訳した与謝野晶子は、それぞれの帖の冒頭に、その 帖の内容をふまえた歌を一首詠んでいます。その晶子の歌もすべて収録しています。

第一帖　桐壺
光源氏　一～十二歳
主な登場人物　桐壺更衣、藤壺

紫のかがやく花と日の光
思ひあはざることわりもなし

時の帝桐壺は、それほど身分の高くない桐壺更衣を寵愛し、二人の間には輝くような美しい皇子が生まれた。しかし、桐壺更衣は他の女たちの嫉妬や嫌がらせを受け、また病気がちであったために三歳の皇子を残して病死してしまう。
その死を嘆き悲しむ帝であったが、亡き桐壺更衣の生き写しのような先帝の皇女藤壺が入内し、帝の寵愛を受けることとなる。そして、帝のもとで育てられてい た皇子は、亡き母によく似ているということで藤壺をことさらに慕うようになった。
その後、元服した皇子は臣下として源の姓を与えられ、左大臣家の娘葵の上と結婚する。彼はその光り輝くような姿の美しさから、いつしか光源氏と呼ばれるようになった。

Fans of L. M. Montgomery's Anne Shirley rejoice! Collected here are six of the original Anne Shirley books in the order they were published. This collection includes Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne's House of Dreams, Rainbow Valley, and Rilla of Ingleside. Published between 1908 and 1921, these heartwarming tales of hidden hopes and cherished dreams will enchant fans and new listeners alike.

Widely regarded as the first English novel, Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe is one of the most popular and influential adventure stories of all time. This classic tale of shipwreck and survival on an uninhabited island was an instant success when first published in 1719, and it has inspired countless imitations.

One of Jane Austen’s most beloved works, Pride and Prejudice, is vividly brought to life by Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike ( Gone Girl). In her bright and energetic performance of this British classic, she expertly captures Austen’s signature wit and tone. Her attention to detail, her literary background, and her performance in the 2005 feature film version of the novel provide the perfect foundation from which to convey the story of Elizabeth Bennet, her four sisters, and the inimitable Mr. Darcy.

One day Ceddie Errol is visited by a gruff lawyer at the tiny house he shares with his widowed mother, and his life is never to be the same: for waiting in England is Dorincourt Castle, where Ceddie is to reside as the sole living heir to the irascible, proud, and selfish Earl of Dorincourt. It will be up to this virtuous boy to capture and warm the Earl's heart and transform him into a doting grandfather and responsible landlord.

【解説】 15歳の私は、血を流して倒れていたところを介抱したことをきっかけに、中年男性のＮと出逢った。母親への軽い反抗心もあって、私は島の一軒家だという彼の家に着いて行く。彼は家でもネクタイとスーツを好んで着る人だった。その髪は、強風の浜辺でも、ベッドでも全く乱れることがない。Nの家にいると感じる奇妙な視線は、病気で瞼を切断されたハムスターのものだった。 　一度もしゃべったところを見た事のない渡し船を操縦する若い男、町の高級レストランでＮが昔、プロポーズしたという、バイオリンが上手でまぶたがきれいだった女性。Ｎは私のまぶたも同じように美しく完璧だといい、私に弾けないバイオリンを弾かせ、その女性が戻ってきたかのような錯覚を愉しむのだった。そうして、Nを知るにつれ、私のすべてが彼に委ねられていく・・・。 　ところが、私がいつも帰る桟橋で、見送りに来たNの状況は暗転する。「誘拐なんかじゃない、Ｎはただ、あんなにも郵便為替を待っていただけなのに！」――その日、船から降りてきたのは、いつもの郵便配達人ではなかった。（C）wis 【朗読時間】１時間１２分１７秒 【朗読】wis ※透明感と落ち着きのある声で親しまれている女性朗読家です。

 Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Written for all ages, it has been considered a classic children's novel since the mid-20th century. 

Jerusha "Judy" Abbott's life is drastically changed one day when a mysterious and rich benefactor scoops her up from an orphanage - the only home she has ever known - and offers to pay her way through college. Her benefactor has many requests, the two most important being that she uses this opportunity to become a writer, and that she writes him monthly to update him on her studies.

This gifted teacher's most useful audio sessions are available in one convenient resource with The Eckhart Tolle Audio Collection. This edition includes three audio best sellers with Eckhart Tolle.

In this classic of English children's literature, an orphaned girl discovers a magical garden hidden at her strict uncle's estate.

Written in 1920 by the British author Hugh Lofting, the Doctor Dolittle books were a series of children's novels about a man who learns to talk to animals and becomes their champion around the world. It was one of the novels in the series which was adapted into the 1967 film Doctor Dolittle.

Mary Lennox starts her life as an unhappy victim of circumstance. After the loss of her parents, she moves to rural Yorkshire to live with a distant uncle where she resents the wildness of the countryside. At first, she struggles to find a place in this new existence. Although unsure about her surroundings and its occupants, through the gentle guidance of the maid she gradually becomes interested in the story of Mrs Craven, who apparently used to spend her time in a garden at the house, the key to which has vanished.

Mary Lennox is a sad and sickly girl. She acts bitter to everyone around her and doesn’t mind that she doesn’t have friends; she doesn’t need them. When she moves to a dark, gloomy manor to live with her uncle, she has no interest in exploring her new home - until she learns that there is a secret locked garden somewhere on the grounds. 

大阪は緑が少ない町だといわれているが、幼少時の記憶は不思議とさまざまな木と結びついている……大阪生まれである織田作之助が、地元への思いをこめて描く大阪物語。少年時代をすごした街を回想するような筆致で、彼独特の人情を交えたエピソードを展開している好小品。一見、私小説でありながら、作者である「私」の物語と、小説として作られた「新坊」の物語が重なり合っていく。さらに、「私」が第三者的立場となっている新坊の物語にこそ、作者の幼少時代が凝縮されているという多重写しの妙が魅力です。演出=水城ゆう。(C)アイ文庫 【演出・朗読者について】「会話文と字の文のイントネーションを思い切って転換する。そんな大胆なアプローチに、熊谷敦子は果敢に挑戦してくれた。彼女の実力が存分に発揮された快作である」(水城)。 「ストーリーを追うのではなく、物語を膨らませる部分を丁寧に読むことで、全体が浮かび上がってくるような表現ができると感じた作品でした。視線の動き、空気感などを意識しました。演出を効果的にするためには標準語と大阪弁をきっちりと使い分けなければならず、思わぬ苦労を味わいました」(熊谷)。...

Timeless Tales for Kids is an enchanting compilation of children's classic stories read by an all-star cast. Olivia Colman reads E. Nesbit's classic novel The Railway Children, a masterpiece in children's fiction wonderfully evoking a bygone age, packed with fun, excitement and adventure. Bill Nighy reads a much-loved children's classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which continues to delight young and old with its enchanting tale of witches, flying monkeys and magical shoes.

朗読むすめの朗読Bookシリーズが『源氏物語』にチャレンジ！推定再生時間70時間,推定収録時間500時間チャレンジします。谷崎潤一郎訳の『潤一郎訳 源氏物語』を次々発売！

夏目漱石の作品の中から特に人気のある短編をまとめました。作品は「文鳥」「変な音」「カーライル博物館」「自転車日記」「琴のそら音」「趣味の遺伝」の６作品です。

When published in 1868, the world fell in love with this semiautobiographical story of the March sisters, and to this day the classic story is beloved and frequently adapted for the stage and screen. Little Women tells the story of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March, sisters who love each other and work hard building their earnest lives in Massachusetts during the Civil War.

First published in 1843, it tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean and unpleasant man who dislikes people generally and Christmas especially. One Christmas Eve he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come and given a glimpse of the many homes and lives which Scrooge has touched in his wretched life to date. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.

Yellow Bird Project制作、世界の童話シリーズ第295話。大人も子どもも楽しめる童話オーディオブックを、多彩なキャストとBGMでお届けします。『入り口のトビラにはカギをかけられ、高い生け垣に囲まれた庭。決して入ってはいけないと言われているこの場所には、一体どんな秘密が隠されているのでしょうか?偶然トビラのカギを見つけたメアリーは、この秘密の庭へ足を踏み入れました・・』

日本で『星の王子さま』として知られる"Le Petit Prince"は、全世界で5,000万部以上売り上げてきた不朽の名作です。子どもから大人まで広く愛されてきた名作を、読みやすく、聴いて