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  Mikhail Bulgakov Short Stories...

  Mikhail Bulgakov

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  Bulgakov was a Soviet playwright, novelist, and short story writer best known for his humor and penetrating satire. Because of their realism and humor, Bulgakov's works enjoyed great popularity, but their trenchant criticism of Soviet mores was increasingly unacceptable to the authorities. 
  Bulgakov's short stories are a world unto themselves—sharp, witty, and often unsettling. In these pages, the absurdity of Soviet life collides with the supernatural, the grotesque meets the comic, and reality is always just a step away from slipping into nightmare. His prose is alive with irony, his characters caught between fate and farce. 
  From the eerie intrigue of Seance to the biting social satire of The Beer Story, from the tragicomic twists of Shifting Accommodation to the philosophical undertones of Psalm, this collection offers a glimpse into Bulgakov's early genius. Each story is a window into the chaotic, sometimes surreal existence of the Soviet era, where bureaucracy, ideology, and human folly create a theater of the absurd.
  Whether mocking the rigid structures of Soviet authority or weaving in mystical elements, Bulgakov remains a master of contrast—his humor is laced with darkness, his tragedy softened by laughter. These stories, written in the 1920s and early 1930s, bear the marks of an era that sought to silence him. And yet, here they are—brilliant, subversive, and impossible to forget.
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  • The Cup of Life
  • Komarov Case
  • Moscow Settings
  • Psalm
  • Moonshine Springs
  • Seance
  • Shifting Accommodation
  • The Beer Story
  • The Embroidered Towel

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  Wheely Into You

  Ruth Madison

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  Delaney’s life is in ruins—her apartment flooded, her art rejected, and her confidence in freefall. Desperate for stability, she lands on her brother Marcus’s doorstep… only to discover she’ll be sharing the house with his best friend, Dax. 
  Dax, the charming adrenaline-junkie turned paraplegic, is rebuilding his life on his own terms. He’s cocky, frustratingly hot, and infuriatingly good at folding towels. Living with him means late-night confessions, accidental touches, and a chemistry that won’t quit. 
  But when Marcus returns from his work trip, he sets off a string of accusations, assumptions, and buried resentments that force everyone to confront uncomfortable truths. 
  Perfect for fans of witty banter, deep feels, and fiercely independent disabled heroes who aren’t looking to be saved—but just might be worth falling for.

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  I Need You Tonight

  Stina Lindenblatt

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  Mason: When my best friend, who's away on a mission, asks me to find out why his sister isn't answering her phone, there's no way I can say no. He once saved my life from an attempted suicide. Turns out, Nicole had been too busy with work to replace her phone after it broke. 
   
   
   
  With my band, Pushing Limits, taking a few days off from their biggest tour yet, my helping Nicole around the house seems like the perfect way to spend the break. What I didn't expect was for the chemistry between us to be explosive. 
   
   
   
  Nicole: I have two goals in life: growing my flourishing business and one day marrying a stable, career-oriented guy who's nothing like my destructive father. The last thing I'm looking for is a sexy, tattooed drummer like Mason Dell. But the man is sweet and playful, and I can't turn away from him. 
   
   
   
  When my boutique has to shut down due to renovations, Mason asks me to join his band on tour and temporarily be their social media person. It's a chance to live a little—until tragedy strikes, and I discover the truth about Mason's past. 
   
   
   
  Now Mason and I have figure out if we have what it takes to forge a future together . . . or if love can't conquer all. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Forgotten Authors The - Volume 8...

  Catherine Wells

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  Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. 
  In literature the ambition is much narrower.  In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published.  And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading.  Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be published in any great number. 
  In the 15th Century Gutenberg’s printing press began the revolution to address the second and by the 19th century had gathered pace with startling speed and mass distribution.  Education for the many was brought in to help people understand more of their world and, with new skills, how to have a better place within it.  Now, if the powers that owned the presses and means of distribution agreed an audience would now be able to avail themselves of your ideas, your printed words.  
  Sadly, in the thirst for the new, the recent and the past fell from sight, relegated to dark corners and dusty shelves.   
  But the printed word is rarely without someone, somewhere busying themselves through piles of papers and books rediscovering what a good story is, whatever its age. 
  Sadly, in the thirst for the new, the recent and the past fell from sight, relegated to dark corners and dusty shelves.    
  But the printed word is rarely without someone, somewhere busying themselves through piles of papers and books rediscovering what a good story is, whatever its age. 
  In this volume we offer up a small selection of those talents whose time has now come again.

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  Great Gatsby The (Unabridged)

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  Enter the glamour and decadence of the Jazz Age with "The Great Gatsby (Unabridged Version)", F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic tale of love, aspiration, and disillusionment in 1920s America. Beautifully narrated, this audiobook presents a vivid and memorable picture of life during one of the most vibrant and tumultuous periods in American history.With exceptional clarity and precision, the narrator brings to life the novel's vibrant characters, each brimming with hopes, dreams, and haunting regrets. Every word is skillfully articulated, immersing you in the mysterious world of Jay Gatsby, a man who devoted everything to the pursuit of an ideal. The crisp, clear voice enhances Fitzgerald’s elegantly crafted prose, drawing you further into the glamorous, yet shallow world Gatsby inhabits.This unabridged version remains true to Fitzgerald's original text, allowing you to experience every twist and turn as it was meant to be. The exquisite narration gives a new depth to this timeless story, engaging listeners with its sincerity and authenticity.From the opulent parties on Long Island's North Shore to the desperate underbelly of New York City, this audio journey delivers the ultimate "Great Gatsby" experience. Rediscover the novel that defined a generation, painting a scathing critique of the American dream and the relentless pursuit of wealth and status.Indulge in "The Great Gatsby (Unabridged Version)" and explore the intoxicating allure of the American dream and its ultimate cost. This immersive audio experience is not just a journey into the past, but a mirror held up to our own time.

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  A Darkness of the Heart

  Gail Bowen

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  The 18th installment of the bestselling Joanne Kilbourn series from the “queen of Canadian crime fiction” (Winnipeg Free Press). 
  When, at the age of sixty, Joanne learns that Douglas Ellard, the reserved general practitioner whom she had grown up believing to be her father was, in fact, the best friend of her biological father, the brilliant visual artist Desmond Love, she begins to question not just who she is but what factors play a role in shaping all of us and in making us who we really are. Joanne is offered the chance to revisit her family history, when writer Roy Brodnitz, author of The Happiest Girl, a Broadway mega-hit inspired by a Desmond Love painting, approaches her with the idea of making a mini-series about the close relationship between the Ellard and Love families. Brodnitz is in town working on the film adaptation of his Broadway hit, and he and his film company soon become a significant presence in the life of Joanne’s family, with results that are both life-changing and menacing. When Joanne and Zack’s eighteen-year-old daughter, Taylor Shreve, develops a close friendship with the seventeen-year-old actress starring in the movie, the Shreve family is exposed to the dark side of the film industry and they uncover disturbing truths about the handsome and talented people they have invited into their lives. A Darkness of the Heart explores the ways in which clear vision, generosity of spirit, and a willingness to love can combat the forces in our world that seek to encroach upon innocence. Once again, Gail Bowen’s powerful storytelling, engaging characters, and page-turning plot reaffirm her place as one of the finest mystery writers around.
  		 
  Bespeak Audio Editions brings Canadian voices to the world with audiobook editions of some of the country’s greatest works of literature, performed by Canadian actors.

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