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  Candide

  Voltaire

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  Captivate yourself in the timeless classic "Candide" by Voltaire like never before with our captivating audiobook rendition. Follow the adventures of the young and optimistic Candide as he navigates a world filled with satire, humor, and profound philosophical insights. This masterpiece takes you on a journey across continents, through trials and tribulations, offering a poignant commentary on the human condition and the nature of existence. 
  Narrated with skill and passion, our audiobook brings every character to life, from the naive Candide to the wise Pangloss and the enigmatic Cunegonde. Whether you're a literature enthusiast or a newcomer to Voltaire's work, you'll be enthralled by the wit, wisdom, and sheer brilliance of "Candide." 
  Perfect for long commutes, lazy afternoons, or quiet evenings at home, this audiobook provides hours of entertainment and enlightenment. Let yourself be swept away by Voltaire's razor-sharp wit and biting social commentary, all delivered in a format that's accessible and engaging. 
  Experience the enduring relevance of "Candide" in today's world as its themes of optimism, resilience, and the pursuit of truth resonate across the centuries. With our audiobook, you'll discover why "Candide" remains a beloved classic, cherished by readers and scholars alike. 
  Don't miss the chance to enrich your literary journey with this exceptional audiobook edition of "Candide" by Voltaire. Get ready to laugh, ponder, and be inspired as you delve into one of the greatest works of Western literature.

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  The Northern - A Novel

  Jacob McArthur Mooney

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  “The Northern is both a tender-hearted, contemplative coming-of-age novel and adventure-filled road trip story that brings a unique time in sports history to life.” — Zoe Whittall, author of The Fake and The Best Kind of People
  		 
  “W.P. Kinsella has company: Jacob Mooney has written another classic Canadian novel about baseball.” — Ben Lindbergh, co-host of Effectively Wild and author of The MVP Machine and The Only Rule Is It Has to Work
  		 
  It is the summer of 1952 and three men — well, one man and two boys — are on a spiritual and commercial mission. Dispatched from Minnesota to Western Ontario, they have been hired by an upstart Mormon baseball card company to find licensees for their products among the young men filing out Korean War–era rosters in the Northern League, at the bottom-most rung of professional baseball. What the Northern has for them, and the secrets and deceptions they have for each other, will drive their two weeks in Canada into ever-growing chaos.
  		 
  In a vision of early 1950s Ontario that emphasizes accuracy but remains robustly anti-nostalgic and contemporary, the three businessmen have themselves an adventure of personal discovery, interpersonal hardship, and more than a little danger. With a world shaped by the trauma of World War II and the generations of deflated adults and orphaned children left behind by it, the story sets out on a clear-eyed and psychologically precise character study taking on grief, fantasy, adolescence, and family. As the narrator for this story of salesmen and ambitious athletes, 12-year-old Chris is a budding acerbic, able to be carried away by the — often empty — hopes of others and put his feet in the ground to stop them.
  		 
  A novel concerned with sports, labor, growing up, and God, The Northern is a funny and heartbreaking book about the series of disappointments that characterize the progress of growing up.

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  Black Beauty

  Anna Sewell

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  Black Beauty is a fictional autobiographical memoir told by a horse, who recounts many tales, both of cruelty and kindness. The title page of the first edition states that it was "Translated from the Original Equine by Anna Sewell." It was composed in the last years of her life, during which she was confined to her house as an invalid. After its publication in 1877, Sewell lived just long enough to see her first and only novel become an immediate bestseller, as well as it encouraging the better treatment of many cruelly-treated animals. 
   
  Although initially intended for people who work with horses, it soon became a children's classic. While outwardly teaching animal welfare, it also contains allegorical lessons about how to treat people with kindness, sympathy and respect. The story is narrated in the first person and each short chapter relates an incident in Black Beauty's life, with Sewell's detailed observations and extensive descriptions of horse behaviour lending the novel a good deal of verisimilitude.

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  Off to War

  Sara R. Turnquist

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  A young debutante devoted to her fiance. A doctor committed to saving lives. 
  Elizabeth is passionate about many things. Protecting John from the guts of war becomes the most important when he joins the Union Army. Determined to follow him through thick and thin, she joins the commission of women supporting his regiment and sneaks aboard his train upon deployment. 
  In fear of being discovered and sent home, she keeps a low profile. Until she learns he has rushed to the front to save critically wounded soldiers. Despite the danger of musket and cannon fire, she knows the decision she must make to ensure John makes it back alive. 
  How far would you go to protect the one you love? 
  Gripping and romantic, Off to War follows Elizabeth and John through the trials and tribulations of the American Civil War. Will they end up together or be forever changed by the grim specter of war. 
  If you like Tamera Alexander and historical romance, then you’ll love Sara R. Turnquist’s exciting romance!

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  The Wishing-Well

  Edward Frederic Benson

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  Edward Frederic Benson was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist and short story writer. Benson was also known as a writer of atmospheric, oblique, and at times humorous or satirical ghost stories. Among the most significant works Edward Benson is theThe Wishing Well (1929) and many more.

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  Falling for the Amish Rival

  Virginia Wise

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  On the farm, they’re enemies…On paper, they’re falling in love.Amanda Stoltzfus would love to get married, but most Amish men aren’t interested in a woman who prefers farmwork to housework. Good thing her secret pen pal L.D. values her for who she is, unlike Amanda’s snarky rival, the irritating new goat farmer, David Troyer. But when Amanda arranges a long-anticipated meeting with her pen pal, she discovers it’s David! Soon they find themselves locked in a battle that will make or break the future of both their farms. Can they set aside their rivalry and look beyond the surface to find their perfect match?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Sisters of Stoneybrook Farm Book 1: His Amish Christmas SurpriseBook 2: Falling for the Amish Rival

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