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Set in the small, fictional town of Mecklenburg, this coming-of-age story follows a group of friends on the edge of adulthood—caught between boredom, addiction, family legacy, and the desperate need to feel something real.

Welcome to Genre’d, the show where no genre is off-limits, but some will be lovingly dragged. Each week, we dive into the books lighting up our group chat: from romantasy to thrillers, spicy fanfics to sad girl lit. Expect chaotic recaps, unfiltered opinions, wildly different tastes, and a deep commitment to unserious literary analysis. No genre blaming… unless it’s funny.

Documenting my journey as an aspiring author as I write my first novel!

Step back into the golden age of literature. Classic Audiobooks Archive brings you the world’s greatest novels, short stories, and forgotten gems — all free to enjoy. From haunting gothic tales to epic adventures, every episode delivers timeless storytelling that has inspired readers for generations. Whether you are rediscovering a favorite or experiencing it for the first time, this archive is your gateway to the classics that shaped the world of literature.

Rylan Mason Reads is a weekly podcast featuring exclusive chapters from all-new stories written just for audio—never available online or in print. Each episode spans across genres, from romance and mystery to adventure and the unexpected. Some stories invite listeners to take part in interactive choices, shaping the plot as it unfolds. Supporters also unlock bonus content every week, available only through the podcast. Tune in, escape the ordinary, and discover a new story every time you press play.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rylan-mason-reads--...

Drawing together the mythology and tales of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, this book is a comprehensive collection of the fascinating gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters that make up the compendium of Celtic myths and legends. Celtic Mythology offers an accessible exploration of the rich tapestry of stories and characters that define Celtic culture and have fascinated people for centuries.

In 17th century Paris, a group of women who called themselves conteuses (female storytellers) came together to weave the very first fairy tales. One of them, Marie-Catherine d’Aulnoy, coined the term "fairy tale," and some of these stories contain many familiar elements that appear in tales like Rapunzel and Beauty and the Beast. Unfortunately, these women and their tales have mostly been forgotten to history. Women of the Fairytale Resistance uncovers seven of these writer’s biographies—which are just as compelling as their fairy tales—and retells 12 of their original stories.

The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your LifeLegendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity.Now, in this life-changing book, handcrafted by the author over a rigorous four-year period, you will discover the early-rising habit that has helped so many accomplish epic results while upgrading their happiness, helpfulness and ...

Interviewing Authors and discussing their book or books.

The modern British philosopher, Anthony M. Ludovici, said that this text “is unquestionably Nietzsche’s opus magnum.” However, he warns the reader that since “the book with the most mysterious, startling, or suggestive title, will always stand the best chance of being purchased by those who have no other criteria to guide them in their choice than the aspect of a title-page … ‘Thus Spake Zarathustra’ is almost always the first and often the only one of Nietzsche’s books that falls into the hands of the uninitiated.” He therefore recommends reading this text alongside some ...

Freeman Wills Crofts was part of the golden age of detective fiction, along with the likes of Agatha Christie and Raymond Chandler. His most famous creation, Inspector Joseph French of Scotland Yard, appeared in more than 30 novels between 1924 and 1957. Fellow golden age author Raymond Chandler described Crofts as "the soundest builder of them all”, and Agatha Christie included a parody of French in a 1929 collection of short stories. In this story, cinema box office cashiers are dying in mysterious circumstances. With few clues and little time, will Inspector French succeed in capturing ...

Another installment in Carpenter's travels of the world. This time we visit Java, the East Indies, Sumatra, Borneo, The Moluccas, New Guinea, Celebes and the Malay Peninsula. (Summary by Betty)

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A revolutionary guide to fixing what’s not working—in systems and processes, organizations and companies, and even in our daily lives—by identifying leverage points and concentrating resources to achieve our goals.Changing how we work can feel overwhelming. Like trying to budge an enormous boulder. We’re stifled by the gravity of the way we’ve always done things. And we spend so much time fighting fires—and fighting colleagues—that we lack the energy to shift direction.But with the right strategy, we can move the boulder. In Reset, Heath explores a ...

"The Pirates of Shan: A Rick Brant Science-Adventure Story" tells of three young boys solving the mystery of the disappearance of scientists from the Spindrift Scientific Foundation. Resourcefulness and bravery will help them unravel the secrets around not only the missing scientists but the larter threat as well. - Summary by Cyndajm

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. Charlotte Bronte's classic novel Jane Eyre is narrated by the title character, an orphan who survives neglect and abuse to become a governess at the remote Thornfield Hall. She finds a kindred spirit in her employer, the mysterious and brooding Mr. Rochester, but he hides a terrible secret that threatens their chances of happiness.

First published in Space Science Fiction May 1953. "The claws were bad enough in the first place—nasty, crawling little death-robots. But when they began to imitate their creators, it was time for the human race to make peace—if it could!" When future war becomes so horrific that humans turn to machines and computers to design ways to kill each other strange things may happen. And DO in this classic Philip K. Dick story! (summary from the story blurb and Phil Chenevert)

The Strange Countess by Edgar Wallace. Lois Reddle is a young girl who works as a clerk in a lawyer’s office. One day her boss, Mr. Shaddles, asks her to pay a visit to Telsbury women’s prison on a legal errand. Whilst there she encounters an intriguing inmate only to discover that she is a notorious convicted murderer. Regardless of this fact she is somehow drawn to this woman and finds she remains on her mind after the visit. Her boss then recommends Lois to be hired by an esteemed client, and she takes on a job at the home of the Countess of Moron. Soon she encounters a man named ...

Each week, we sit down with one of the local authors and artists leading writing workshops through the Wordlabs program. They’ll share their motivations, insights, and maybe even a few secrets of their craft. Get your pens ready – after the chat, you’ll get writing prompts to stretch your imagination — all set to a soundtrack curated by this week’s guest.

The Red and the Black by Stendhal. It is a brave author indeed who gives his hero as many flaws as Stendhal bestows upon young Julien Sorel, an ambitious young carpenter's son turned priest who secretly models his behaviour after the heroics of Napoleon, in an era when the great man had only recently died at St Helena, and French society has grown stultified (for all its still vivid memories of the Jacobins' excesses and fear these may be revived). With remarkable skill, Stendhal manages as once to hold Julian's character up to excoriating examination while leaving us with some measure of ...

A bookish podcast where a husband and wife duo with drastically different reading tastes talk all things books. From reviews and recommendations to tips on breaking slumps and new releases.