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Northampton. The center of England. Twelve extraordinary characters transport you through 6,000 years of astonishing history. As Alan Moore’s place-writing masterpiece reaches its 25th anniversary, New Perspectives brings this expansive work to life through twelve immersive audio journeys.

A genealogy test sparks a woman’s reflection on the two accounts of her life--the real one and the one she’s always told the world--in this poignant short story by Cheryl Strayed, the bestselling author of Wild. In 1964, teenage Geraldine Waters was sent away by her parents to an unwed mothers’ home, where she gave up her newborn for adoption. Ever since, she’s lived an alternative narrative. Decades later, it’s time for Geraldine to reconcile the telling of her life, to finally grieve, and to discover what happened to that part of her past that slipped away.

World-renowned pianist Gloria Banderas is at the height of her career when a curious ailment forces her to cancel a sold-out performance at Carnegie Hall. The same day, she befriends one of the many free-spirited artists inhabiting the warren of apartments above the theater. With her career and marriage at a standstill, Gloria moves into an empty studio and convalesces among the poets, photographers, and dancers who eke out a living with total dedication to their art. As a return to her old routine beckons, Gloria must decide which parts of her life are worth fighting for.

At once fiercely immediate and complex in their implications, “The Shawl” and “Rosa” succeed in imagining the unimaginable: the horror of the Holocaust and the emptiness of its aftermath. They were written in 1977 but were first published in the early 1980s in The New Yorker. Both “The Shawl” and “Rosa” won first prize in the O. Henry Prize Stories and were chosen for Best American Short Stories.

Hercule Poirot must solve a perplexing case of midair murder in Death in the Clouds when he discovers that the woman in seat two of the airborne aeroplane he’s traveling on is quite unexpectedly—and unnaturally—deceased. From seat No. 9, Hercule Poirot was ideally placed to observe his...

At Bertram’s Hotel the intrepid Miss Marple, on holiday in London, must solve a deadly mystery at the end of a chain of very violent events. An old-fashioned London hotel is not quite as reputable as it makes out to be.… When Miss Marple comes up from the country for a holiday in London, she...

In the Agatha Christie classic Peril at End House, a young woman who has recently survived a series of very close calls appears to be the target of a dedicated killer—and it’s up to Hercule Poirot to save her life. On holiday on the Cornish Riviera, Hercule Poirot is alarmed to hear pretty...

The first ever collection of short stories by Jaime Cortez, Gordo is set in a migrant workers camp near Watsonville, California in the 1970s. A young, probably gay, boy named Gordo puts on a wrestler’s mask and throws fists with a boy in the neighborhood, fighting his own tears as he tries...

The first and ultimate Steampulp novel, Khan Dynasty features an epic adventure spanning two centuries in time and linking the incredible lives of history's most popular Victorian Age adventurers of the 1800s with the greatest action heroes of the Pulp Era and an assortment of well-known, real-life figures.

When Unity returns to port early with a bountiful harvest of whale oil, Captain Septimus Brooks and his men think they’ve earned an extended time off of the raging waves. But Pittman Whaling and Shipping sees an opportunity for a double harvest. Before the men can even take to the sea again, though, Brooks becomes injured and is forced to put his son, Seth Brooks, in charge of the ship. He imparts the wisdom earned from decades on the water, then waves his son and crew off from shore. All seems well until Unity is hailed by the Rachel, its captain calling for help.

A Murder is Announced in a small-town newspaper advertisement—and Miss Marple must unravel the fiendish puzzle when a crime does indeed occur. The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn are agog with curiosity when the Gazette advertises “A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October...

My conversations with a cactus, a good old fashioned American West tale told through a first-person POV. It deals with the grim subjects of death, pain, and betrayal with a generous amount of humor.

This epic historical adventure, rich with Norse mythology and vivid seafaring detail, captures the unyielding spirit of exploration in a time when the world’s edge was just a sail away. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Vikings, The Viking Voyage is a saga of blood, bonds, and the birth of a legend.

In the opulent ballrooms of Regency-era London, Mercy Ainsworth plays her part flawlessly. By day, she's the poised daughter of an esteemed earl, an embodiment of grace and decorum. But when the moon ascends and the city's shadows lengthen, she transforms into a clandestine artist of Drury Lane, her paintings ablaze with untamed passion.

In the shadow of the Battle of Thermopylae, a young Spartan warrior fights not for glory, but for love. Gravely wounded and left for dead, Kylon hides from Persian scouts, his heart anchored to Myrine, a helot girl whose forbidden love defies Sparta’s rigid laws. As he battles fever, betrayal, and the relentless enemy, Kylon’s journey becomes a testament to resilience, driven by a vow to survive for her. Fire in the Pass: A Spartan’s Oath to Love and Survive weaves a gripping tale of courage, sacrifice, and a dream of freedom amidst one of history’s greatest stands.

In the blood-soaked chaos of the Thirty Years’ War (1618–1648), Klaus Vogel, a Franconian pikeman, fights not for glory or faith, but for the survival of his wife, Anna, and son, Lukas. Thrust into the brutal world of mercenary life, Klaus wields his pike through ravaged villages, musket volleys, and the horrors of sieges like Magdeburg’s infamous sack. Each battle scars his body and soul, from the fog-shrouded fields of Lützen to the desperate defense of a refugee camp, as he grapples with the cost of survival and the vow to protect his family.

A collection of some of William Trevor’s most acclaimed works, as heard on BBC Radio William Trevor was an Irish literary legend. In a 40-year career, he published a multiplicity of novels, plays, and short stories, and received numerous awards and honours. He was often compared to Chekhov for...

Mosaico di episodi curiosi di un'infanzia nell'Italia fascista, di piccole epopee autobiografiche, di digressioni filologiche e di considerazioni ironiche sui precetti religiosi. Coniugando partecipazione affettuosa, distacco ironico e rigorosa intelligenza, Meneghello ricrea la commedia umana della provincia veneta tra gli anni Venti del Novecento e il Dopoguerra, offrendo al lettore un mondo magico la cui protagonista assoluta è la lingua.

The American invasion of Canada has failed. US lines across the Northwest Territory teeter on the edge of collapse. The British Royal Navy sails the Great Lakes with impunity. But on Lake Erie, a small, desperate American fleet prepares for one last chance to turn the tide. Joshua Nelson, a young crewman aboard the USS Lawrence, never aspired to glory when he volunteered to serve his country. But when Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry orders a bold and dangerous maneuver against the British squadron, Joshua is thrust into the heart of one of the most decisive naval battles in American history.

Holly and the Christmas Tree is a holiday collection of tiny stories. Set in various time periods, each tale draws the reader into all that is magical about the Christmas season. Wild New Year's Eve parties, the first Christmas trees sold at market, a little girl's dream present, an injured Santa Claus, and a family healing each other's broken hearts are just a glimpse of the touching, fun, bite-sized stories. There's something for everyone!