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  In Search of the Unknown - Sent...

  Robert W. Chambers

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  A naturalist for the Bronx zoo is sent after creatures that should not exist — the great auk, a transparent people in a Florida swamp, a mammoth in the north — and falls in love in every chapter. Chambers wrote it in 1904 as a comedy with the machinery of a scientific romance, and the joke is that the monsters are always less trouble than the women. The last story is the one that stops being funny. Fifty-eight plates of sea and harbor painting by Fitz Henry Lane and Winslow Homer run alongside the hunts, catching the salt light of the coasts these creatures are chased across.

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  Peace on Earth Good-Will to Dogs

  Eleanor Hallowell Abbott

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  Experience the heartwarming tale of "Peace on Earth, Good-Will to Dogs" brought to life in a delightful digital audiobook format by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott. 
   
  Join us on an enchanting journey where the unconditional love and loyalty of dogs take center stage. Set against the backdrop of the holiday season, this endearing story follows the adventures of furry friends who teach us the true meaning of compassion, understanding, and the joy of giving. 
   
  Through the soothing voice of our skilled narrator, immerse yourself in the charming world of wagging tails and wet noses as the dogs embark on a mission to unite humans and bring forth an abundance of goodwill and harmony. Eleanor Hallowell Abbott's enchanting prose will tug at your heartstrings, reminding us all of the beauty in simple acts of kindness. 
   
  Whether you're snuggled up by the fireplace or on a relaxing stroll, let this captivating audiobook warm your soul and fill your heart with the spirit of love and generosity. "Peace on Earth, Good-Will to Dogs" is the perfect holiday companion, a timeless tale of friendship that will leave you with a smile and a newfound appreciation for the unspoken bond between humans and their four-legged companions.

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  Bug-Jargal

  Victor Hugo

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  Bug-Jargal is a powerful early novel by Victor Hugo that blends romance, revolution, and tragedy into a sweeping narrative set against the turbulent backdrop of the Haitian Revolution. Written when Hugo was still a teenager, this remarkable work already reveals the dramatic intensity, moral complexity, and poetic vision that would later define one of France's greatest literary figures.
  
  The story unfolds in the French colony of Saint-Domingue at the end of the 18th century, a society built upon rigid racial hierarchies and brutal enslavement. Amid this volatile setting, young French officer Léopold d'Auverney recounts the events that led to a violent uprising and irrevocably altered his life. At the center of the tale stands the mysterious and noble Bug-Jargal—an enslaved man of extraordinary courage, intelligence, and dignity.
  
  Though bound by chains, Bug-Jargal possesses a commanding presence that transcends his status. Secretly in love with Marie, the fiancée of Léopold, he embodies both deep devotion and unwavering honor. When rebellion erupts and plantations burn, the fragile order of colonial society collapses into chaos. Yet even as vengeance and bloodshed sweep across the land, Bug-Jargal distinguishes himself through acts of loyalty and sacrifice that challenge the prejudices of those around him.
  
  Hugo masterfully explores themes of freedom, justice, love, betrayal, and moral integrity. The novel confronts the horrors of slavery while also delving into the emotional entanglements that complicate human relationships in times of crisis. Through vivid descriptions and dramatic confrontations, Hugo portrays a world on the brink of transformation, where ideals clash with reality and personal loyalties are tested by revolutionary fervor.
  
  More than a historical adventure, Bug-Jargal is a meditation on heroism and humanity. Hugo presents his central figure not merely as a victim of oppression, but as a man of profound nobility whose strength lies in his compassion and sense of honor. The novel challenges readers to reconsider notions of race, power, and civilization, offering a bold critique of colonial injustice far ahead of its time.
  
  Filled with sweeping action, passionate emotion, and philosophical reflection, Bug-Jargal foreshadows the grandeur of Hugo's later masterpieces while standing firmly on its own as a gripping and thought-provoking work. For readers who appreciate classic literature, historical drama, and stories of courage amid upheaval, this novel offers an unforgettable journey into one of history's most dramatic revolutions—and into the heart of a hero whose legacy transcends the world that sought to confine him.

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  The Wonderful Year - A Young...

  William John Locke

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  Martin Overshaw, a young Englishman who has come to Paris in August with no notion what to do with his life, dines with an old friend, Corinna Hastings, who is just as adrift — and the evening sets off the most unexpected year either of them has known. William Locke wrote sentimental comedies that sold enormously; this one, published in 1916, takes its people out of the Latin Quarter into provincial France and on into the war, with a hard little argument inside it about what a settled life costs. Fifty-eight plates, among them Corot and Delacroix, follow the roads, letters and dispatches of the France Overshaw crosses.

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  Plum Bun

  Jessie Redmon Fauset

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  Angela and Virginia Murray are sisters, brought up in an African-American family in Philadelphia. Unlike Virginia, Angela has inherited the light skin of her mother Mattie, giving her the opportunity to "pass" as white in public settings. Shortly after the Murray sisters reach adulthood, both of their parents die, leaving their house to their children. Hoping to further her artistic career, Angela decides to sell her stake in the house to Virginia and move to New York City, where she can pass as a white woman in her day-to-day life. Changing her name to "Angèle Mory," Angela becomes entangled in a series of romances while creating a rift with her sister through her self-centered behavior. Plum Bun , Jessie Redmon Fauset's second novel, explores the tensions between racial identity and individual ambition, especially as they relate to gender and social class. Published a year before Nella Larsen's novella " Passing ," Plum Bun was one of the first works of literature to explore "passing" from a female perspective. Jessie Redmon Fauset (died 1961) was a significant literary figure of the 20th century. Their work has endured across generations and continues to be read and studied worldwide. As a work of classic literary fiction, Plum Bun exemplifies the narrative craft and social insight that defined great storytelling of its era. Literary fiction of this period was characterized by careful attention to character psychology, social milieu, and the moral questions that animated public discourse.

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  Laura Silver Bell

  Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

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  A haunting story filled with folklore, danger, and gothic atmosphere.
  
  Laura Silver Bell becomes entangled in strange and unsettling events where beauty, mystery, and supernatural forces intertwine. As hidden truths emerge, fear and fascination grow side by side.
  
  The story combines gothic suspense with elements of folklore and psychological tension, creating an unforgettable reading experience.
  
  Written by Sheridan Le Fanu.
  
  Enter a world where mystery and darkness quietly collide—download your copy today.

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