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Local vet Jana Malinski runs a wombat sanctuary with her sister on their family's serene property by the Murray River. But Jana's routine is up-ended after a chance encounter with handsome accountant and single dad Mark - the man who broke her heart in high school. Offered the opportunity to run...

In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor to the very brink of madness. How he tries to destroy his creation, as it destroys everything Victor loves, is a powerful story of love, friendship, scientific hubris and horror.

In the stunning debut novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Pachinko, the Korean-American daughter of first-generation immigrants strives to join Manhattan's inner circle. National Book Award finalist Min Jin Lee introduces the unforgettable Casey Han: a strong-willed, Queens-bred...

#1 New York Times bestseller! Actress, producer, and parent Kristen Bell (The Good Place, Veronica Mars, Frozen) and creative director and parent Benjamin Hart have a new challenge for you and your kids: become a purple person by embracing what makes YOU special while finding common ground with...

An unprecedented behind-the-scenes view into the life of Anthony Bourdain from the people who knew him best. When Anthony Bourdain died in June 2018, fans around the globe came together to celebrate the life of an inimitable man who had dedicated his life to traveling nearly everywhere (and...

From the creator of The Good Place and the cocreator of Parks and Recreation, a hilarious, thought-provoking guide to living an ethical life, drawing on 2,500 years of deep thinking from around the world. Read by the author, this one-of-a-kind audio production features guest appearances by...

In 1983 I started managing the group Wham! To speed up their fame in America, we had the idea of making them the first Western pop group to ever play in China. As their manager, that was my job. And this book tells the story of how I did it and all the other behind-the-scene things of my life and Wham!'s during the three years that followed.

With Dickensian brilliance, Kate Atkinson creates plots peopled with unlikely heroes and villains. It's a day like any other for security chief Tracy Waterhouse, until she makes a purchase she hadn't bargained for. One moment of madness is all it takes for Tracy's humdrum world to be turned...

Five went up. Only four came down . . . In April 2006, fifteen-year-old Oliver went hiking to the lookout on Burning Mountain - and vanished without trace. His schoolfriends - Bob, Bell, Phil and Paul - were the last ones to see him on the trek, yet the teenagers were never able to explain his...

In the year since I lost my wife in childbirth, I’ve been all about survival as I adapt to life as a single dad to our son. That’s especially true after my mother-in-law also died suddenly. Life has been way more than I can handle, but somehow I’m getting by, thanks mostly to the Wild Widows, a group of fellow travelers who make me feel less alone with my grief. They encourage me to hire fellow Wild Widow Wynter as my nanny, and that’s been working out great, until two things happen—she and my son go missing, and when they’re found safe, I realize my feelings for her are anything but platonic.

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A Provocative Mystery Thriller from a 5-time Readers Favorite Winner! When a woman’s body washes ashore in a public park, her face unrecognizable from rage-fueled blows, Detective Jackson and his team take on the case. Once they determine the victim is a beloved, local pop star, the investigation turns to Carmen's husband, who stands to inherit her millions—and who fought with her about money the day she died. An obsessive fan also becomes a viable suspect, and team member Detective Evans is pulled off to investigate a series of home-invasion robberies that turn deadly.

In "The Permanent Husband," Fyodor Dostoevsky crafts a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption that unfolds against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia. The novella follows the story of Velchaninov, a cynical and jaded aristocrat who finds himself entangled in a web of deceit when he becomes embroiled in the marital troubles of his friend Trusotsky.

In Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler," listeners are introduced to the enigmatic and complex titular character, whose name alone has become synonymous with intrigue and psychological depth. Set against the backdrop of a stifling bourgeois society in 19th-century Norway, the play follows Hedda Gabler, a woman trapped in a loveless marriage and yearning for freedom and fulfillment.

In "Henry D. Thoreau Journal, Volume 1: 1837-1844," listeners are granted intimate access to the thoughts, observations, and musings of one of America's most renowned transcendentalist writers. Spanning seven years of Thoreau's life, this volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of the man who famously retreated to the solitude of Walden Pond in pursuit of a simpler existence. Through Thoreau's keen observations of nature, society, and the human spirit, listeners are transported to the vibrant intellectual and cultural landscape of 19th-century America.

In "The Grand Inquisitor," Fyodor Dostoevsky presents a profound and provocative exploration of faith, freedom, and human nature. This gripping parable is a standalone chapter from his larger work, "The Brothers Karamazov," yet it possesses a timeless and universal resonance. Set in 16th-century Spain, the story unfolds through a dramatic monologue by the titular Grand Inquisitor, who confronts Jesus Christ after His return to Earth. The Inquisitor, a towering figure of religious authority, condemns Jesus for granting humanity the burdensome gift of free will.

"Emma" by Jane Austen is a delightful comedy of manners that offers a nuanced exploration of love, self-discovery, and the complexities of social hierarchy in Regency-era England. The novel follows the titular character, Emma Woodhouse, a well-meaning but meddlesome young woman who fancies herself a matchmaker. As Emma sets out to arrange marriages for those around her, she soon discovers that her well-intentioned interference often leads to unintended consequences, ultimately forcing her to confront her own misconceptions about love and happiness.

"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare is a compelling tragedy set in ancient Rome, focusing on the political intrigue and personal ambitions that surround the historical figure of Julius Caesar. The play begins with Caesar's triumphant return to Rome after defeating his rival Pompey, which ignites fear among senators like Cassius and Brutus who perceive Caesar's growing power as a threat to the Republic. Cassius, manipulating Brutus's idealism and sense of duty to the state, convinces him that Caesar must be stopped to preserve Roman liberty.

"Electra," one of the enduring tragedies of ancient Greek literature attributed to playwrights like Sophocles and Euripides, explores themes of revenge, justice, and familial duty. The play revolves around the eponymous Electra, daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra, who seeks vengeance for her father's murder at the hands of her mother and her lover, Aegisthus. Consumed by grief and a thirst for retribution, Electra becomes a tragic figure trapped in a cycle of violence, torn between her loyalty to her father's memory and the moral ambiguity of her actions.

When the loss of a spouse changes the rhythm of life, where do you turn for comfort, strength, and hope? In The Heart Beat of a Widow, Pastor Dorothy L. Bell offers compassionate encouragement for widows walking through grief and healing. Through heartfelt reflections, biblical wisdom, and...