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  Comic Book Punks - How a...

  Karl Stock

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  The influence of the comic book has never been greater, from movies to streaming and beyond, but the journey comics took from little-regarded kids' magazines to literary prize-winning books and global franchises turned on a highly unusual group of writers and artists. Few would have expected a small gathering of British comic book fans and creators in the early 'seventies to be a global cultural pivot-point, but this was the start of a disparate movement of punks, dropouts, and disaffected youths who reinvented a medium and became the imaginative heart of a global success story. 
   
   
   
  Based on years of interviews with a generation of leading writers, artists, and editors, Karl Stock reveals the true story of the wild times, passion, and determination that helped, hindered, and saw the reinvention of comics. 
   
   
   
  Stock brilliantly tells the story of the triumphs and disasters that rewrote the rulebook on what comics could be and who they should be for.

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  Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess

  Jeff Kinney

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  In Hot Mess, book 19 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is in for a particularly awkward summer with his whole family.  
  The pressure is building for Greg Heffley, who discovers that when you mix heaps of family, a tiny beach house, and sweltering heat, it’s a recipe for disaster. 
  Speaking of recipes—the secret ingredients behind Gramma’s famous meatballs have been closely guarded for years. Can Greg unpack all of his family’s mysteries before their vacation is over? Or will he just stir the pot? 
  This sidesplittingly relatable summer story is the funniest Wimpy Kid book yet! 
  "An entertaining take on family values, Wimpy Kid style."—Kirkus Reviews

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  The Works of Edgar Allan Poe

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  Immerse yourself in the captivating and macabre world of Edgar Allan Poe with "The Works of Edgar Allan Poe." This comprehensive collection brings together Poe's renowned tales of horror, mystery, and the supernatural, showcasing his unparalleled storytelling and mastery of the written word. From the eerie madness of "The Tell-Tale Heart" to the gothic romance of "The Fall of the House of Usher," each story offers a mesmerizing journey into the depths of human emotions and the darker aspects of the human psyche. With Poe's evocative language, atmospheric settings, and haunting themes, this audiobook will transport you to a realm of chilling suspense and unforgettable literary genius.

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  Aesop's Fables - New Translation

  Aesop

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  "Aesop's Fables have been cherished for generations, imparting timeless wisdom through delightful animal tales. Let me share a couple of these fables with you:    The Tortoise and the Hare:  In this classic fable, a speedy hare challenges a slow-moving tortoise to a race. Overconfident, the hare takes a nap during the race, while the persistent tortoise keeps plodding along. To everyone's surprise, the tortoise wins the race, teaching us that steady effort often triumphs over reckless speed.  The Boy Who Cried Wolf:  A young shepherd boy amuses himself by falsely shouting, "Wolf!" to trick the villagers. When a real wolf appears and threatens the sheep, the boy cries for help, but the villagers no longer believe him. The moral? Honesty and integrity matter, and false alarms erode trust.  Remember, these fables hold valuable lessons that resonate across cultures and time."

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  Vampire Hunter D: Volume 4 -...

  Hideyuki Kikuchi, Yoshitaka Amano

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  "When a floating city becomes the target of a rash of vampire attacks, only one man can restore the oasis. 
   
  ""The City,"" a tiny metropolis of a few hundred sheltered citizens floating serenely on a seemingly random course a few feet above the ground, has long been thought safe from the predation of marauding monsters. It seemed like a paradise. 
   
  A paradise shattered when an invasion of apparent vampires threatens the small haven. While the Vampire Hunter known only as ""D"" struggles to exterminate the scourge, a former denizen of the city, the attractive Raleigh Knight, and the brash John M. Brassalli Pluto VIII seize control of the city lurching it onto a new and deadly course. D's travails are just beginning. 
   
  Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music! 
   
  Performed by Scott McCormick, David Cui Cui, Christopher Graybill, Alex Hill-Knight, David Jourdan, Joey Sourlis, Samantha Turret, Holly Adams, Terence Aselford, James Lewis, Dawn Ursula, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Dan Delgado, Ian Putnam, Michael John Casey, Wyn Delano, Eric Messner and Steve Wannall."

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  The Machine Stops

  Edward Morgan Forster

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  The Machine Stops is a dystopian science fiction novel from 1909. A universal reaction to this story seems to be one of surprise, since some of the forecasts of the future seem to be eerily accurate. This is a thoroughly thought-provoking book, and well worth a listen.

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