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Edith Nesbit's 1906 novel "The Railway Children" follows three siblings - Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis - as their lives transform when their father is mysteriously imprisoned. Moving to the countryside, they unravel various adventures, befriend railway workers, and learn valuable lessons about resilience and the enduring power of family bonds.
After an unexpected turn flushes his chosen career down the toilet, Dex Sanders is struggling to make ends meet as a used car salesman. Despite the drudgery of the job, he manages to put on a brave face for his wife, Reagan, and their two boys, until the day an unsettling encounter with a stranger coincides with a mysterious package appearing on their doorstep. Later that night, Dex and his family are abducted by a group of armed men and taken to an underground bunker, where Dex is tortured. When Dex can’t answer any of their odd questions, the strangers conclude they’ve nabbed the wrong guy, and the entire family is marked for execution. With the clock ticking, Dex must free his family and retrieve the strange box that seems to hold the answers. But doing so means running from relentless killers, uncovering the truth behind an evil as old as time, and stopping a supernatural power that threatens the entire world.Mostra libro
Finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction - 2023 This genre-bending debut collection of stories constructs eight eerie worlds full of desire, wisdom, and magic blooming amidst decay. In stories that beckon and haunt, Fruiting Bodies ranges confidently from the fantastical to the gothic to the uncanny as it follows characters—mostly queer, mostly women—on the precipice of change. Echoes of timeless myth and folklore reverberate through urgent narratives of discovery, appetite, and coming-of-age in a time of crisis. In “The Changeling,” two young cousins wait in dread for a new family member to arrive, convinced that he may be a dangerous supernatural creature. In “Endangered Animals,” Jane prepares to say goodbye to her almost-love while they road-trip across a country irrevocably altered by climate change. In “Take Only What Belongs to You,” a queer woman struggles with the personal history of an author she idolized, while in “Fiddler, Fool, Pair,” an anthropologist is drawn into a magical—and dangerous—gamble. In the title story, partners Agnes and Geb feast peacefully on the mushrooms that sprout from Agnes’s body—until an unwanted male guest disturbs their cloistered home. Audacious, striking, and wholly original, Fruiting Bodies offers stories about knowledge in a world on the verge of collapse, knowledge that alternately empowers or devastates. Pulling beautifully, brazenly, from a variety of literary traditions, Kathryn Harlan firmly establishes herself as a thrilling new voice in fiction.Mostra libro
A lottery winner accepts Islam the next day—only to realize he probably should've kept the lottery news to himself. A barista who can read Quran gets away with listing "Arabic speaker" on his resume—until the day a man comes in to test him. A talk show host unwittingly asks, "what happens after you die?" to a Muslim audience member who's got a surprise for him. A man intent on memorizing the Quran starts by naming his first daughter Fatihah, his wife unaware of what he plans to name their next daughter. We meet a fella who's jealous of the other kids' favorite "djinn story" teller; a Hollywood hopeful pitching a Quranic Cinematic Universe; and a Muslim man reliving the same day over and over à la Groundhog Day. Along the way, we meet a kid named Simon who doesn't appreciate the "Bismillah game," a variation on Simon Says, a couple who has some amendments to make to their nikah contract, and we learn why you should leave all business behind on Jummah day. Finding inspiration from the marital journeys of Batman and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to the tweaked supplications of an Artificial Intelligence bot, No Old Ladies in Jannah sources comedy from the connecting dots of a Muslim mind in a mainstream world. Exhibiting playfulness with heart, humanity with humor, and traditions with a twist, this debut collection from Jawaad Khan is sure to entertain readers with a variety of themes, subjects, tones, and narrative voices. The many pieces here will take you in all directions, but are ultimately centered by the deft hand of a writer who takes both the silly and the serious quite seriously.Mostra libro
Where has my husband gone? Kyiv, Ukraine 2021, Anuchka, a young Ukrainian student, finds an old photo of a woman standing beside a motorcycle, but her grandmother refuses to tell her who that woman is. Italy 1940, Francesca, a young Italian woman who opposes the fascists, meets a handsome man and marries him, but a few months later, he is drafted into the Italian army, fighting alongside the Germans. Two years later, he’s sent to Russia to the Battle of Stalingrad. Step by step, Anuchka tries to find out who is the woman in the photo and what secret her grandmother is hiding. Step by step, Francesca tries to find out where her husband is and what happened to him in the war. Between past and present, a story of love and dedication unravels. A story of a young Italian woman who stands alone facing World War II's chaos, ready to go to the end of the world to find the man she loves. But is her love enough? Will she be able to retrieve her husband, or will she be forced to give up?Mostra libro
Caught: Olivia Harrington with a Chatsfield! On the verge of her big break, nothing can disrupt the premiere of Olivia Harrington's new film. So when the press run the story that reclusive Ben Chatsfield is her latest love interest, Olivia has to go along with the lie! Ben should call "Cut!" on this charade, but it would be a PR coup for the Chatsfields. Olivia's sophisticated act might fool the media, but Ben knows she's hiding an even bigger secret His leading lady is completely untouched! Something Ben plans to rectify before the credits roll on their fake relationship. Welcome to The Chatsfield, Berlin!Mostra libro
Embark on a profound exploration of life, death, and the human condition with "The Death of Ivan Ilych" by Leo Tolstoy, now available as a poignant audiobook. In this timeless classic, listeners will follow the journey of Ivan Ilych, a high-ranking judge in 19th-century Russia, as he grapples with the existential crisis precipitated by his terminal illness. As the story unfolds, listeners will be drawn into Ivan Ilych's inner turmoil as he confronts the inevitability of his own mortality and reflects on the emptiness of his conventional life. Through Tolstoy's masterful prose and deep psychological insight, "The Death of Ivan Ilych" offers a profound meditation on the meaning of life, the nature of suffering, and the pursuit of true happiness. Perfect for fans of literary fiction and philosophical inquiry, this audiobook delivers a stirring performance that will provoke thought and touch the heart. Whether you're seeking profound insights into the human condition or simply looking for a compelling story that will resonate with your own experiences, "The Death of Ivan Ilych" promises to leave a lasting impact. So, if you're ready to explore the depths of the human soul and confront life's ultimate questions, start listening to "The Death of Ivan Ilych" today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. Start Listening to "The Death of Ivan Ilych" today!Mostra libro
