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Meet Frankie the cat. He’s a stray who belongs to no one, and that’s just how he likes it. Until one day, everything changes. He crosses paths with Richard. Richard isn’t doing so well. Grieving the loss of his partner, he’s turned his back on hope and is ready to end it all. But his plans are halted when Frankie the cat is injured on his doorstep. Frankie needs help. But then, so does Richard. What Richard doesn’t know is that Frankie is no ordinary cat.

Bad Grandma! Written by Jacquelyn Bishop | Narrated by Claire Glover | Produced & Published by Audiobook Publishing ServicesA laugh-out-loud family adventure with sound effects and music that bring every scene to life! Meet Grandma Jackie — sweet on the outside, mischievous on the inside! In Bad Grandma! by Jacquelyn Bishop, listeners are introduced to a lively grandmother and her four energetic grandchildren — Taylor, Kirsten, Katelyn, and Riley — who turn everyday moments into unforgettable adventures.

Seventeen-year-old Kitty Heath is determined to shine at Harvard’s Class Day celebrations, outfitted in a fashionable Paris organdie gown with daisies in her bonnet and a train she insists upon having. Behind her excitement stands her devoted sister Priscilla, quietly sacrificing to make Kitty’s dreams possible. But amid flirtations, mishaps, and a humiliating tumble, Kitty learns that true happiness lies not in appearances or admiration, but in the steadfast love of family and the honest affection of her cousin Jack.

Der Sinn des Lebens - darüber haben schon so manche philosophiert. Robert Moeck tut es auf unverwechselbar humorvolle und gleichzeitig herzlich-inspirierende Weise. Mit Augenzwinkern und auf unnachahmlich selbstironische Weise lädt uns seine tiefe Bassstimme zur Selbstreflektion ein und gibt uns tiefe, philosophische Einblicke über Sinn und Unsinn des Lebens.

Nur einmal will ich unvergessen bleiben. Drei Wochen auf einem Kreuzfahrtschiff. Stattdessen bekam ich Matthew. Er war der Erste, der mich wirklich sah. Matthew ist die beste Erinnerung, die ich habe. Drei Wochen raus aus meinem Leben als CEO. Stattdessen bekam ich Reed. Er trieb mich an meine Grenzen, bis wir in Gefahr gerieten und ich lernen musste, was es bedeutet, jemanden bedingungslos beschützen zu wollen.

Susanne Fröhlich ist eine der bekanntesten Autorinnen Deutschlands. Sowohl ihre Sachbücher als auch ihre Romane und Hörbücher wurden alle zu Bestsellern. Susanne Fröhlich ist eine begnadete Interpretin ihrer eigenen Romane. Andrea Schnidt startet nochmal durch! Der 13. humorvolle Roman um die Kult-Heldin Andrea Schnidt ist wie ein Treffen mit lieben Freunden, die uns jedes Mal mit den lustigsten Geschichten unterhalten.

Underground revolutionaries, The Nail, and their rookie, Luke, snatch 23- year-old heiress Adeline Woolsaw. Her parents, the Woolsaws, control a vast empire outsourcing everything from prisons to bases. The Nail aims to expose this shadowy power grab. But their plan twists. Adeline's pregnant. Her child, about to be born, isn’t human. It’s a supernatural being, product of a demonic ritual in the Woolsaws’ Highgate mansion. The family’s endgame? An infernal kingdom with Adeline's son as king.

Known as the man who introduced rosé to the US, legendary wine importer Kermit Lynch is as lauded for his writing as he is for his impeccable taste in wines. In his debut novel, Lynch presents Kendrick Thomas, an easygoing American wine merchant happily residing in Provence. Ever eager to visit old friends and enjoy all the gastronomic pleasures available in France, he often finds himself on the doorstep of Henri Poupon. Built as ruggedly as a boxer, thick of finger and feature, Poupon is as physically untamed and earthy as his skill as a chef is delicate and exquisite.

When Aunt Hypatia arrives with the horrifying Euphonia Gumboot in tow, Bentley suggests an escape to New York in the company dirigible. Alas, the cat finds its way out of the bag and the dirigible becomes a kind of flying ark filled with friends, enemies... and Miss Gumboot. It will be a miracle if Cyril returns from America unbetrothed!

"The Empathizer" is a provocative dystopian political satire that transports listeners to a fractured America after a second civil war. Based on Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death," this limited audio series follows one man's harrowing journey when he returns to the progressive West Coast and becomes trapped as the deadly pandemic sweeps through the region.

Welcome to Maizeville, a quaint little town nestled in the heart of corn country, where the sun always shines, the corn is always tall, and the zombies are just a tad bit corny. As you step into this charming community, you might notice the slightly off-kilter scarecrows that seem to be watching you with an unsettling enthusiasm. Don’t worry; they’re just keeping an eye on the crops and your snack choices. In Maizeville, the locals take their corn seriously, and the only thing they love more than sweet corn is a good chuckle—unless, of course, they’re gnawing on your leg.

Life as an NFL player has always been fast-paced, but nothing prepared me for becoming the guardian of my godson, Duncan. With his grandmother contesting custody, I need to prove that I'm a steadfast influence who's not going anywhere, and there's one sure-fire way to show that: get engaged.

For months, Luke and his underground revolutionary group have been planning their biggest operation yet: kidnapping 23-year-old Adeline Woolsaw. They don’t want a ransom—they want to expose the Woolsaw Group, the source of Adeline’s parents’ enormous wealth, a vast yet largely anonymous company that runs everything from military bases and mental hospitals to commuter trains, call centers, and prisons.

Sharyn Tregonning wanted a holiday somewhere glamorous for her 60th birthday. So when her husband Barry surprises her with a caravan trip from Adelaide to Broome, she is furious—and bitterly disappointed. Even worse, Barry's annoying friend Ray and Ray's reclusive frumpy sister Kathleen are coming along.

È la topa quella cosa, copricapo in tutta fretta, ma se mastichi l’uvetta, è la topa di tu’ ma’.

Lem Putt could have chosen to continue building houses, barns and chicken coops and made a decent living. But instead he turned his talents to privy building, and he'll tell you why. It's not just carpentry skills that create an ideal outhouse—you need to know a lot about human nature. Lem is happy to relate here how he chose to specialize.

Questo audiolibro è dedicato ai libri umoristici e alle parodie di Valerio Di Stefano.

In The Cosmic Con, the wildly inventive final installment of the Sacred Fool Trilogy, A.J. Salara delivers a hilarious and heartfelt sendoff to a generation of seekers chasing downloads, DNA upgrades, and their place among the stars. It’s a parody of New Age consumer culture—and a deeply human exploration of what happens when the myth collapses and all that’s left is... you.

Once one of the CIA’s most talented agents, Elayna Miller struck off on her own for moral reasons. Now surrounded by a like-minded team, she selects her cases carefully and only kills those who really have it coming. When her latest case leads Elayna to Mexico, it also takes her in an unexpected direction--toward her past. In the aftermath, Elayna has to confront the fact that no one she loves is as safe as she has believed, and her team will never be the same again.

Ernst Scharrer (1925-2020) wurde in Nürnberg geboren und verbrachte die meiste Zeit seines Lebens in seiner fränkischen Heimat. Als Teilnehmer des Zweiten Weltkriegs war sein eigentliches literarisches Beschäftigungsgebiet die Zeitgeschichte. Doch diese anspruchsvolle Thematik verließ er hin und wieder, um sich in humorvolleren Gefilden mittels Kurzgeschichten zu entspannen. Die vorliegenden „Dialoge höherer Art“ aus Franken sind solch eine literarische Verschnaufpause, im überwiegend fränkischen Dialekt der Umgebung seiner Geburtsstadt.