Translator Mikey N.
Publisher: J-Novel Club
After Loco and Leber desert and join forces with Enormita, Utena accepts them...with a small catch. Magia Baiser won’t tolerate internal strife, after all! With the full team assembled, the conflict between Enormita and Lord’s squad comes to a head. Who will come out on top?!
"The audiobook version of The Talk,...isn’t a graphic novel stripped of its pictures; it’s a radio play that delivers its own powerful aural experience. The production employs music, subtle sound effects and a cast that includes Bell and his little boy. The charming humor and incisive wisdom that elevates the print version of 'The Talk' are amply conveyed by these narrators in an audiobook that’s clearly been designed from the bottom up to exploit the format’s unique advantages. For some listeners, this will be a deeply personal experience; for others, an illuminating lesson in empathy. But no matter who you are, you’re ready to have “The Talk."—The Washington Post“In its audio translation, the highlight is Darrin Bell’s storytelling ability, enriched by a soundscape that includes music, sound effects, and archival audio...a powerhouse audio that should be widely recommended.”—Booklist (Starred Review)This program features multicast narration.Winner of the NAACP Image Award in Outstanding Graphic NovelsWinner of the Libby Award for Best Comic/Graphic Novel of the YearNominated for an Eisner Award for Best Graphic MemoirNamed The Year's Best Graphic Novel by Publishers WeeklyNamed one of Publishers Weekly's Top Ten Best Books of 2023Named one of NPR's Books We LoveNamed one of Kirkus' Best 2023 BooksNamed one of the Washington Post's 10 best graphic novels of 2023One of TIME Magazine's Must-Read Books of the YearShortlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction 2024Booklist Editors' Choice: Graphic Novels, 2023New York Public Library's Best New Comics of 2023 Top Ten PickChicago Public Library's Best Books of 2023 Top Ten PickNamed one of School Library Journal's Best Graphic Novels of 2023Named one of The Guardian's Best Graphic Novels of 2023Darrin Bell was six years old when his mother told him he couldn’t have a realistic water gun. She said she feared for his safety, that police tend to think of little Black boys as older and less innocent than they really are.In this immersive audiobook adaptation—with wall-to-wall sound design, an expansive music soundtrack, and full-cast narration including the author and his son—Bell uses his sharp humor to examine how The Talk shaped intimate and public moments from childhood to adulthood. While coming of age in Los Angeles—and finding a voice through cartooning—Bell becomes painfully aware of being regarded as dangerous by white teachers, neighbors, and police officers and thus of his mortality. Drawing attention to the brutal murders of African Americans and showcasing revealing insights and cartoons along the way, he brings us up to the moment of reckoning when people took to the streets protesting the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. And now Bell must decide whether he and his own six-year-old son are ready to have The Talk."In The Talk, Bell combines the overtly personal and the sociopolitical in a textured autobiography that blends raw honestly, moving memories and powerful insights on race and police relations.” —The Washington Post A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company.Show book
Gaban - Munshi Premchand - गबन - मुंशी प्रेमचंद Listen to Gaban, the iconic Hindi novel by Munshi Premchand, in audiobook form. A gripping tale of greed, morality, and middle-class struggles in pre-independence India. "Gaban" (गबन) by Munshi Premchand is one of the most celebrated novels in Hindi literature, originally published in 1931. This Hindi audiobook version brings to life a gripping story that explores greed, deception, social pressure, and moral conflict in British-era India. The novel revolves around Ramanath, a young man from the middle class, who tries to maintain a false image of wealth for his wife Jalpa. In doing so, he gets entangled in dishonesty and crime, eventually facing the consequences of his actions. Premchand skillfully highlights the psychological struggle and societal expectations that drive a man toward moral downfall. This classic story captures the complex realities of middle-class Indian life, social norms, and the emotional dynamics between husband and wife. Gaban remains relevant today, offering a mirror to our ongoing conflicts with materialism and societal image. Perfect for fans of Indian literature, moral fiction, and those who enjoy stories with social commentary, this audiobook is a must-listen. 🎧 Immerse yourself in this classic Hindi literary masterpiece today!Show book
Steve knew that one day he’d have to face the villainous Mr. Ender once and for all… but he didn’t think it would come so soon.As the town Steve and his friends built in the middle of the ocean starts falling into chaos, Steve is transported to a mysterious castle on a cliff. The School of Magecraft, where wizards teach mages how to manipulate the world around them.Strange truths about the world begin revealing themselves to Steve as he races against the clock to save those he cares about the most.The good news? Steve has a special power. The ability to do things that nobody should be able to do.The bad news? Mr. Ender has the power too, and he’ll stop at nothing to defeat Steve once and for all.Time is running out for Steve. And on the horizon, an epic battle between good and evil is fast approaching…Show book
Grief… A Comedy, written and read by Alison Larkin, is the follow-up to Larkin's hit one-woman show critics called “Outstandingly uplifting" Scottish Field "A story that could truly change your life” Entertainment Now “A gorgeous love story" Fest Magazine "Leaves you believing joy really can be found after loss” The Daily Mail. What if your soulmate died…and then came back to help you find love again? Alison and Bhima found true, once-in-a-lifetime love for the first time in their 50’s. It was the kind of love that changes everything. Then he died. Six weeks later, Bhima appeared at Alison’s kitchen table, as charming as ever, with one clear purpose: to help her find love again. It's imaginary of course. Or is it? Archbishop Desmond Tutu knew Alison and when he heard what happened, he wrote to her saying "your story needs the widest circulation possible because it will bring hope. You must do whatever you have to do to make sure this story is told to as many people as possible. And not just in an email to me!" So, Alison created a solo comedy show, Grief... A Comedy, with music by Emmy award winner Gary Schreiner, and wrote the funny, warm, completely uplifting story you are about to hear.PRAISE FOR GRIEF... A COMEDY, THE SHOW, written and performed by Alison Larkin“An exquisite piece. This is truly a show that could change your outlook on life.”★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Entertainment Now“At the end of this one woman show you might just look at your own life differently…stunning quality.”★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Must See Shows “A theatrical miracle - leaves you believing that joy really can be found after grief.”★ ★ ★ ★ Daily Mail“Subtle, witty, outstandingly uplifting…hilarious…akin to Victoria Wood. It is great performance from Alison Larkin.”★ ★ ★ ★ Scottish Field “Engaging and beautiful, a tale of love not loss. An uplifting and affirming experience”★ ★ ★ ★ Broadway BabyShow book
Stick Dog and his pals are back, but this time the temperature is rising and they're all feeling the heat. They need cold, cold ice cream on this hot, hot day! It will take all of Stick Dog's smarts to guide his friends to a scrumptious ice-cream feast. They'll battle a water-attacking machine, discover rainbow puddles, and chase the strangest, loudest truck they've ever seen. But there's a looming threat to their mission—Stick Dog gets spotted by a human. And the police are on his tail. If he's captured, Stick Dog may never see his friends again. If he escapes, it's ice cream for everyone. With hilarious text, reluctant readers will eat this one up! Perfect for fans of such series as Dog Man, Big Nate, Timmy Failure, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Other favorites in the series include Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog, Stick Dog Chases a Pizza, and many more!Show book
The troublemaking students of Ms. Jenkins' class arrive at school one day to discover a substitute creacher has come to put a stop to their monkey business! He regales them with mind-boggling stories about his former students who didn't follow the rules: Keith the glue-eater, Zach the daydreamer, and Hank the prankster, to name a few. But even this multi-tentacled, yellow-spotted, one-eyed monster's cautionary tales about the consequences of mischief-making can't seem to change the students' wicked ways until he reveals the spookiest and most surprising story of all: his own.Chris Gall's vibrant artwork leaps off the page with a dynamic comic book aesthetic that will grab both parents and monster-loving kids!Show book
