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  Sunset Boulevard - Adapted from...

  Mr Punch

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  Mr Punch Presents: SUNSET BOULEVARD, nominated for eleven Academy Awards, Billy Wilder’s brilliant 1950 film is about the flamboyant silent movie star Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson) and her pitiful attempt to stage a comeback to the silver screen through her friendship with the young opportunistic screenwriter, played by William Holden. Recreated for the radio with the original stars in this special radio production. 
   
  This high-quality audiobook has been re-mastered and re-edited from the original radio broadcast. 
    
  Also available as part of the Hollywood Playhouse BOX SET, a collection of 14 Oscar winning ear-movies, adapted from the original screenplays & performed for the radio by many of the original film stars in front of a live studio audience. 
    
  These radio dramas were….to become as popular as the movies themselves. Hollywood Movie Memories 
    
  This is an excellent audio product that will appeal to the majority of audiobook listeners. Talking Business 
    
  A lovely series to add to any film, audio or crime lovers’ collection. Audio World

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  Summer and Smoke

  Tennessee Williams

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  Alma Winemiller is a shy, religious young woman who grew up pining for the boy next door, John Buchanan. He’s grown up to become a doctor with a penchant for sexual conquest, so when he returns to their Mississippi town to start a medical practice, their strange attraction sets them on a path of turmoil and heartbreak.
   
  
   
  Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center in June 2008.
   
  
   
  Directed by Michael Hackett
   
  Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg
   
  
   
  An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording, starring:
   
  
   
  Ann Gee Byrd as Mrs. Winemiller and Rosemary
   
  Kristen Frazier as Nellie
   
  Mark Kudisch as John Buchanan Jr.
   
  Carlos Lacamara as Papa Gonzalez
   
  Gabriel Olds as Dusty, Vernon, and Archi Kramer
   
  Tina Sánchez as Rosa Gonzalez
   
  David Selby as Dr. Buchanan Senior
   
  Tegan West as Roger Doremus 
   
  Armin Shimerman as the Reverend Winemiller
   
  Kitty Swink as Mrs. Bassett
   
  Sarah Zimmerman as Alma Winemiller
   
  
   
  Recording, editing and mixing engineer: Mark Holden
   
  Live Sound Effects by Eddie Mills
   
  Music Supervisor: Scott Willis
   
  
   
  Original music by Gareth S. Brown

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  The Homeric Hymns

  Homer

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  "The Homeric Hymns: Ancient Literature" invites readers on a timeless journey through the mythological tapestry of ancient Greece. This collection of the Homeric Hymns, attributed to the legendary poet Homer, presents a vivid and poetic exploration of the pantheon of Greek gods and goddesses.These hymns, originating in the archaic period of Greek history, serve as both spiritual invocations and poetic tributes to the deities of Olympus. Through eloquent verses, readers are introduced to the mighty Zeus, the wisdom of Athena, the radiant Apollo, and a host of other divine beings, each hymn dedicated to a specific member of the Greek pantheon.Rich in both mythological significance and literary artistry, "The Homeric Hymns" offers a glimpse into the religious and cultural beliefs of ancient Greece. This collection stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of these ancient tales, which have captivated generations with their timeless themes of heroism, divine intervention, and the interplay between gods and mortals.Whether you are a scholar of classical literature, a student of mythology, or simply a lover of timeless stories, "The Homeric Hymns: Ancient Literature" provides a captivating and immersive experience, allowing readers to delve into the very essence of ancient Greek thought and storytelling. This volume serves as a literary bridge that connects modern readers with the rich heritage of classical antiquity, where the gods of Olympus reigned supreme and the human spirit aspired to the divine.

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  Routing for Grace

  Sinmisola Ogunyinka

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  Zeke Collins is feeling lonely and dreading a quiet Christmas after his younger brother, Ziya, got married and moved out of their shared apartment. But God had a miracle waiting for Zeke this Christmas in the person of Grace. Except that Grace - her attitude or story - looked nothing like a miracle. In Routing for Grace, Zeke gets quite an exciting Christmas, definitely more than he bargained for.

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  When Love Found Us

  Claudia Burgoa

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  From USA Today bestselling author Claudia Burgoa comes a deeply emotional small-town romance about a runaway heiress, a tattooed protector, and the marriage that was never supposed to be real—until love found them anyway. 
  He was never supposed to love her—especially not her baby. 
  I didn’t plan on ending up in Birchwood Springs. 
  But after escaping a brutal marriage and discovering I’m pregnant, this town—and the broody tattoo artist who swore to protect me—might be the only shot I have at starting over.Atlas Timberbridge is nothing like the world I left behind. 
  He’s all inked arms, gruff silence, and an unexpected gentleness that makes my heart ache. 
  Pretending we were married was for my protection. 
  A temporary arrangement meant to keep me hidden from my vicious husband. 
  We agree to keep it strictly business. No feelings. No future. 
  But the longer I stay, the more this small town—and this man—start to feel like home. 
  Now I’m falling for my fake husband… and terrified he’ll never be able to love me back. 
  Because small towns have long memories. 
  And secrets don’t stay buried forever.

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  The Secret Garden

  Frances Hodgson Burnett

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  'What happened then, some would say, was almost magic.'
  Disregarded and disobedient, ten-year-old Mary Lennox is sent from India to Yorkshire, and put into the care of an uncle she has never met.
  At Misselthwaite Manor, a brokenhearted house full of secrets and strange noises, Mary discovers a garden as lost and neglected as she is. If she can learn to make friends with robins, grumpy gardeners and a boy who speaks to animals, Mary might be able to bring more than just the garden back to life…
  The Secret Garden, Frances Hodgson Burnett's tale about the magic of nature and the nature of magic, has been a beloved and quietly radical classic of children's literature since its publication in 1911. Holly Robinson and Anna Himali Howard's thrillingly adventurous adaptation was first performed at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, London, in 2024.

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