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The story of Christopher Isherwood's life is one of pilgrimage: away from the constraints of inheritance and empire and toward authenticity and spiritual illumination. Isherwood—the author of Goodbye to Berlin, which inspired Cabaret, and A Single Man—was born the heir to a crumbling English estate. He died an icon of gay liberation in California while his partner, Don Bachardy, painted his death portrait.

First published in 1915, The Voyage Out marked the literary debut of one of the great pioneers of the modern novel. Virginia Woolf's extraordinary narrative follows a group of lively, eccentric British tourists embarking on a sea voyage from London to South America. Among them is Rachel Vinrace, a shy, motherless young woman who has been taken along under the wing of her Aunt Helen, so that she may learn "how to live".

Beryl Carrington is a naïve young American artist following her ideals to Paris, where she meets three young men, all also artists and all in love with her. Georges is French-American and a bit wild, with a French mistress on the side. Clayton is a true-hearted human being as well as a single-minded painter, with room for little in his life besides Art. Harold is more of a bourgeois Bohemian, coming from upper-class New York society but also a gifted and devoted painter with dreams of greatness. It’s not at all clear which (if any) of the three Beryl will choose. This simple fin de siècle ...

Out of Africa: In this audiobook, the author of Seven Gothic Tales gives a true account of her life on her plantation in Kenya. She tells with classic simplicity of the ways of the country and the natives: of the beauty of the Ngong Hills and coffee trees in blossom: of her guests, from the...

Nick Carter is a fictional private detective who first appeared in 1886 in dime store novels. Over the years, different authors, all taking the nom de plume Nicholas Carter, have penned stories. Here, the tale begins with the trial of a woman, sure to be convicted and face the gallows. Or is she?

Out of the Dark: Essays, Lectures, and Addresses on Physical and Social Vision is a collection of Helen Keller's writings, compiled by the author, exploring Socialism, ableism, the education of the blind and deaf, and more. - Summary by Adrienne Prevost

In Penelope’s Bones, award-winning classicist and historian Emily Hauser pieces together compelling evidence from archaeological excavations and scientific discoveries to unearth the richly textured lives of women in Bronze Age Greece—the era of Homer’s heroes. Here, for the first time, we come to understand the everyday lives and experiences of the real women who stand behind the legends of Helen, Briseis, Cassandra, Aphrodite, Circe, Athena, Hera, Calypso, Penelope, and more.

When runners aren't running, they are talking about running, planning their next run, shopping for running. This book contains stories from runners, telling their stories to other runners about. running — how it has changed their lives, their bodies, and their spirits. Runners will love these inspirational stories of fellow runners challenging themselves, recovering from injuries, and staying motivated.

This is a collection of 22 LGBTQ+ stories published between 1841-1923, covering a wide span of authors, genres, and literary traditions. Some stories are coded and euphemistic, often framing their central relationships as friendships or familial bonds. Others are surprisingly brazen and bold for their time, courting controversy for their refusal to obscure the sexuality of their chararcters. Some tales come from canonical, widely known authors (Whitman, Chopin, Wilde, Cather), while others emerge from obscurer and less recognized writers (Thanet, Cooke, Bunner). Some are tragic and ...

Dive into the thrilling world of Out of Time‚As Abyss, the captivating third installment of Edgar Rice Burroughs Caspak trilogy. Originally published as a gripping three-part serial in Blue Book Magazine in 1918, this novel takes readers on an extraordinary adventure through time and prehistoric landscapes. The entire trilogy was later compiled under the title The Land That Time Forgot, first released in book form in 1924. With its rich storytelling, this iconic tale has often been presented as a standalone short novel, offering a unique glimpse into Burroughs imaginative universe. (Summary ...

Essayist and author Sloane Crosley is joined by award-winning writer Zadie Smith (Swing Time) in a conversation on Crosley's newest essay collection, Look Alive Out There.

LibriVox volunteers bring you 11 recordings of Betsey and I Are Out by Will Carleton. This was the fortnightly poetry project for March 22nd, 2009.

LibriVox volunteers ring in the new year with nineteen recordings of Ring Out, Wild Bells by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of December 31st, 2006.

Time Agents Ross Murdock and Gordon Ashe return for another assignment, this time to the tropical island paradise planet of Hawaika. Something apocalyptic has occurred in this planet’s history, altering its topography and cleansing it of all intelligent life. But something goes wrong when they attempt a peek at the past through a Time Gate, and with the Polynesian girl Karara and her trained dolphins Tino-rau and Taua, are plunged into a conflict between a dying super-race, barbarian natives, and invading aliens. (Summary by Mark Nelson)

Dark history. Sharp humour. Zero sugar-coating.Out From the Shadows dives into family secrets, Holocaust legacy, and modern antisemitism—told through the eyes of author, satirist, and Holocaust educator Willie Handler. From weed-farming gone sideways and bumbling politicians to intergenerational trauma and resilience, Willie blends laugh-out-loud stories with the kind of truth that hits you in the gut and stays.If you like smart comedy, powerful memoir, and conversations that make you think and laugh, this is your new go-to show.

Beneath a pale Venusian mask lies the enigmatic arch-humanist‚Aîan anti-tech killer responsible for the tragic Malone bloodshed that spanned from Saturn to the sun. Now, on the distant Trojan asteroids, a deadly rendezvous awaits. Dive into this gripping tale by Poul Anderson, celebrated as one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time. - Summary by Author

Unveil the riveting tales of Nick Carter, a legendary private detective whose origin traces back to 1886 dime store novels. Penned by a myriad of authors under the shared pseudonym Nicholas Carter, the saga unfolds with the gripping trial of a woman destined for conviction and the gallows. But is her fate truly sealed?

After visiting Louise, Arthur and Toodlums at their ranch in Southern California, Beth and Patsy, together with Uncle John, decide to spend the winter at an hotel in the little village of Hollywood, where they get drawn into the new motion picture industry. New friends, adventures and mysteries await. (Summary by Lynne Thompson)

Delve into the philosophical and spiritual insights of James Allen in "Out from the Heart." This podcast explores Allen's reflections on the power of thought, personal transformation, and the path to inner peace. Ideal for those on a journey of self-discovery and growth.

Beryl Carrington, a naïve young American artist, boldly pursues her dreams in the vibrant streets of Paris, where she encounters three captivating young men, each an artist and each enamored with her. Georges, a spirited French-American, leads a wild life that includes a French mistress. Clayton, a devoted painter with a heart of gold, is singularly focused on his art, leaving little room for anything else. Meanwhile, Harold, a bourgeois Bohemian from privileged New York, is both talented and ambitious, dreaming of artistic greatness. As Beryl navigates her feelings, the choice between these ...