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  Gidget

  Frederick Kohner, Kathy Kohner...

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  A surfing, boy-crazy teenager comes of age in the summer of 1957 in this classic novel that inspired movies, television, and created an American pop culture icon. 
   
   
   
  "My English comp teacher Mr. Glicksberg says if you want to be a writer you have to—quote—sit on a window sill and get all pensive and stuff and jot down descriptions. Unquote Glicksberg! I don't know what kind of things he writes but I found my inspiration in Malibu with a radio, my best girlfriends, and absolutely zillions of boys for miles. I absolutely had to write everything down because I heard that when you get older you forget things, and I'd be the most miserable woman in the world if I forgot about Moondoggie and what happened this summer. I absolutely owe the world my story. (And every word is true. I swear.)" 
   
   
   
  This is Franzie, part Holden Caulfield, part Lolita. The guys call her Gidget—short for girl midget. Based on the experiences of his daughter, Frederick Kohner's novel became an international sensation with an irrepressible heroine whose voice still echoes every thrill, every fear, and every hope that every teenager ever had about growing up. 
   
   
   
  Includes a foreword by Kathy Kohner Zuckerman (aka the real Gidget)

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  The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll...

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  Immerse yourself in the captivating world of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson, brought to life by the soothing narration of Elizabeth Grace and produced by Slumber Studios. 
  Are you struggling to fall asleep? Whether you're dealing with insomnia or a restless mind, this audiobook is crafted to guide you into a deep, restful slumber. 
  So close your eyes, relax, and let Elizabeth Grace's soothing voice lead you through the mysterious and thrilling tale of Dr. Jekyll and his dark alter ego, Mr. Hyde. Experience the suspense, intrigue, and moral complexity that Stevenson so masterfully portrays, from the eerie streets to the dramatic transformation of the protagonist. 
  At Slumber Studios, we specialize in creating relaxing content to help you relax and fall asleep. This audiobook features a slow, soft narration and calming background music, ensuring a peaceful journey into dreamland. 
  If you’re seeking a way to unwind after a long day, look no further. Simply press play, settle into bed, and let Elizabeth's tranquil narration transport you to a world of gentle dreams. Wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, ready to embrace a new day.

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  Ella D'Arcy - A Short Story...

  Ella D'Arcy

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  Ella D'Arcy was born on 23rd August 1857 in London, one of nine children.  
   
  Her education spanned London, Germany, France and the Channel Islands. A student of fine art, her poor eyesight meant a switch to literature was needed and with this she had hopes to be an author. 
   
  She worked as a contributor and unofficial editor, alongside Henry Harland, to The Yellow Book, Aubrey Beardsley’s sensational quarterly magazine that combined art, stories, poetry, essays and much else besides.  D'Arcy wrote several stories for the magazine and her stories have an undeniable psychological and realist style through her engagement with various themes from marriage, the family, imitation through to deception.  
   
  Recognition of her talents grew after the publication of ‘Irremediable’, in the Yellow Book, where it received much praise from critics.   
   
  She also wrote and published in the Argosy, Blackwood's Magazine, and Temple Bar.  
   
  However, D’Arcy’s canon was small and, apart from her magazine stories, her book publishing was limited to ‘Monochromes’ (1895), ‘Modern Instances’ and ‘The Bishop’s Dilemma’ (1898). She also translated André Maurois's biography of Percy Bysshe Shelley entitled ‘Ariel’ (1924). 
   
  Her diligence with work aside she was notorious for her inability to maintain relationships with friends.  When she did appear to them it was often unannounced.  This earned her the sobriquet 'Goblin Ella.' 
   
  D'Arcy spent much of her life living alone, though she had a constant urge to travel, but usually she resided on the edge of poverty. Her writing was often motivated by this need. 
   
  Much of her later life was spent in Paris before returning to London in 1937, where she died, in hospital, on 5th September 1937. 
   
  01 - Ella D'Arcy - A Short Story Collection - An Introduction 
  02 - At Twickenham by Ella D'Arcy 
  03 - White Magic by Ella D'Arcy 
  04 - Irremediable by Ella D'Arcy 
  05 - The Death Mask by Ella D'Arcy 
  06 - Sir Julian Garve by Ella D'Arcy

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  A Rich Woman - From their pens...

  Katharine Tynan

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  Katharine Tynan was born on 23rd January 1859 into a large family in Clondalkin, County Dublin. 
  The family business was cattle rearing and the farmhouse, set with the mountains for a backdrop, was a wonderful world for a young mind to learn and imagine. 
  She was educated at the convent school, St Catherine of Sienna, in Drogheda.  A stubborn streak inhibited her ability to learn as easily as the school wished. However she did learn on her own terms and soon began to take her ‘forbidden literature’, hidden in her clothing, to her loft in a stable hideaway.  
  Until she turned seventeen nothing appeared to point to a literary career.  But some verse printed in a Dublin newspaper changed everything. It led to a sonnet being printed in the Spectator.  Thereafter the Graphic published several others and even paid a half guinea for the privilege.   
  In 1884 Katharine dispatched herself to London and made an abiding friendship in Alice Meynell.  Alice was an established poet and helped, with her husband Wilfred, to publish many poets. The following year it was arranged for the publication of her first poetry volume, ‘Louise de la Vallière’.  
  She formed valuable friendships with the poets Gerard Manley Hopkins, William Butler Yeats and later Francis Ledwidge.  
  As she gathered friends and contacts into her life her literary output began to gather pace. Katharine had begun to write prose for the Speaker and for the Scots and National Observer.  
  In 1892 she married Henry Albert Hinkson, a fellow writer and a barrister.  They moved to England and had five children although two were to tragically die in infancy.   
  By now her output was prolific and ranged from poetry to novels to short stories.  It would later include a biography and further extend to editing and reviewing.   
  In 1912 the family returned to Claremorris, County Mayo, when her husband was appointed magistrate, a post he held until his early death in 1919.     
  Tynan is sometimes grouped amongst the War Poets of the First World War. Her experience was not direct but as a Mother with one son serving in France and another in Palestine, the emotions, fears and doubts are expressed in a beautiful and heart-felt way.  
  Involved in the Irish Literary Revival, Tynan expressed concern for feminist causes, the poor, and the effects of World War I in her work. She also meditated on her Catholic faith. 
  She is said to have written over 100 novels, 12 collections of short stories, plays and many volumes of enduring poetry as well as five volumes of autobiography. 
  Katharine Tynan Hinkson died at age 72 on 2nd April 1931 in London and is buried in Kensal Green Cemetery.

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  The Classic Collection of...

  Washington Irving

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  The Classic Collection of Washington Irving gathers the most beloved and enduring works of one of America's earliest and most influential storytellers. This edition includes timeless tales such as The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Winkle, The Christmas Stories, and many others that helped shape the landscape of American literature.
  Irving's stories blend gentle humor, gothic atmosphere, and vivid historical detail, drawing readers into early American life and folklore. In The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, he introduces the unforgettable figure of Ichabod Crane and the spectral Headless Horseman, capturing the eerie charm of a rural New York village. Rip Van Winkle, a whimsical tale of a man who sleeps through decades of change, explores themes of time, identity, and transformation.
  Beyond the famous tales, Irving's Christmas stories reflect his love of tradition and nostalgia, evoking the warmth, festivities, and quiet beauty of the holiday season. His prose is elegant and accessible, making his work a pleasure to read aloud or rediscover in quiet contemplation. This collection is a perfect introduction to Irving's literary genius, offering stories that continue to enchant, amuse, and resonate across generations. It is both a tribute to a foundational figure in American letters and a celebration of storytelling at its finest.
  Contents
  • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
  • Rip Van Winkle
  • Tales of the Alhambra
    • Preface to the Revised Edition
    • Palace of the Alhambra
    • Inhabitants of the Alhambra
    • Alhamar, the Founder of the Alhambra
    • Yusef Abul Hagig, the Finisher of the Alhambra
    • Public Fêtes of Granada
    • Local Traditions
    • Legend of the Arabian Astrologer
    • Legend of Prince Ahmed al Kamel or, The Pilgrim of Love
    • Legend of the Moor's Legacy
    • Legend of the Three Beautiful Princesses
    • Legend of the Rose of the Alhambra
    • Legend of the Two Discreet Statues
    • Legend of Don Munio Sancho de Hinojosa
    • The Legend of the Enchanted Soldier
    • The Author's Farewell to Granada
  • The Christmas Stories 
    • Christmas
    • The Stage-Coach
    • Christmas Eve
    • Christmas Day
    • The Christmas Dinner

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  Adolf

  D H Lawrence

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  'Adolf' is a charming story of a wild rabbit introduced by the father into a miner's home to the delight of the children and the despair of the mother. Larger questions of life and death and nature and civilisation are touched on with a light hand.

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