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  The Jungle Book

  Rudyard Kipling

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  Raised by wolves. Taught by the jungle. Tested by the world of men.
  Through a series of unforgettable stories, Kipling brings to life the adventures of Mowgli, the man-cub who grows up among wolves, guided by the wise bear Baloo and the fearless panther Bagheera. From thrilling encounters with the tiger Shere Khan to tales of loyalty, survival, and belonging, these stories celebrate courage, honor, and the balance of nature.
  
  Celebrated as "one of the most enduring classics of children's literature," The Jungle Book blends adventure, wisdom, and rich imagination into stories loved by readers of all ages. Its timeless themes and vivid characters continue to inspire generation after generation.
  
  If you love adventure, animal tales, and stories that speak to the heart as much as the imagination, this classic is a treasure.
  
  Open the book—and step into the jungle where every law has meaning.

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  A Painful case - From their pens...

  James Joyce

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  James Augustine Aloysius Joyce was born on the 2nd February 1882 in Dublin into a middle-class family, and the eldest of ten surviving siblings 
  Admired as a brilliant student he briefly attended the Christian Brothers-run O'Connell School before excelling at the Jesuit schools of Clongowes and Belvedere.  From there he went on to attend University College Dublin from 1898, studying English, French and Italian 
  In 1902, Joyce was now in his early twenties, and went to Paris to study Medicine but soon abandoned his teachings.  Back in Dublin to attend to his dying Mother he met Nora Barnacle. They bonded immediately into a life-long match. Together they decided to emigrate to Europe.  The couple lived in Trieste, Rome, Paris, and finally Zürich where Joyce pursued a variety of jobs and ventures to supplement his literary pursuits but none of these paid off.  
  After publishing a poetry volume, ‘Chamber Music’, in 1907, his short story collection ‘The Dubliners’, in 1914, helped establish his talent in the rapidly changing world.  
  Although far from home Joyce’s literary heart and works were set in his recollections of Dublin.  Characters are close resemblances of family and friends and indeed enemies.  His landmark work ‘Ulysses’, published in 1922, is set in the streets and alleyways of the city as it parallels Homer’s Odyssey in a variety of styles including its famed stream of consciousness. 
  His pen continued to produce classics of the order of ‘A Portrait of the Artist as A Young Man’ and ‘Finnegan’s Wake’ together with several volumes of poetry and a play ‘The Exiles, in 1918.   
  On the 11th January 1941, Joyce underwent surgery in Zürich for a perforated duodenal ulcer. The next day he fell into a coma. On the 13th after a brief period of lucidity in which he called for his wife and son he passed.  He was 58.

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  The Cask of Amontillado

  Sampi Books, Edgar Allan Poe

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  Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" is a short story that explores themes of revenge and deceit. The story follows Montresor, who is deeply offended by Fortunato. Montresor devises a meticulous plan under the guise of cordiality, promising Fortunato a taste of a rare wine, Amontillado, during the carnival. The story unfolds in a tense and mysterious atmosphere.

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  American Notes

  Rudyard Kipling

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  American Notes is a compelling travelogue by Rudyard Kipling that offers a nuanced and insightful perspective on his journey through the United States. Through vivid descriptions and astute observations, Kipling provides a fascinating exploration of American society, culture, and politics during the late 19th century. With his characteristic wit and keen eye for detail, Kipling presents an engaging narrative that sheds light on the complexities and contradictions of the American experience. 
   
  Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was a British author best known for his works of fiction and poetry, often set in the context of the British Empire. He was born in Bombay, India, and spent a significant part of his life there, which greatly influenced his writing. Kipling's notable works include "The Jungle Book," "Kim," "Just So Stories,".

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  Cheerful Weather for the Wedding

  Julia Strachey

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  Young bride-to-be Dolly must overcome several obstacles in this hilarious, sardonic novella by Julia Strachey set in 1930s England. Following an excellent film adaptation in 2012, this audio edition of Cheerful Weather for the Wedding is read by internationally acclaimed actress Miriam Margoyles. Dolly is twenty-three and about to marry the Honourable Owen Bigham. Her wedding day is filled with hasty and chaotic preparations for the entire household. Matters are complicated further by Dolly swigging from a bottle of Jamaica rum, which she later transfers into the folds of her white dress. Will she arrive at her own wedding on time, or will the fumbling advances of Joseph, the man she really loves, get in the way? Cheerful Weather for the Wedding is part of the Persephone Audiobook Collection, a series of forgotten classics including neglected fiction and non-fiction by women writers. This edition was first published in 1932 by Leonard and Virginia Woolf’s Hogarth Press. It includes a preface by the late author Frances Partridge, a longtime friend of Strachey’s who wrote her biography, Julia, A Portrait of Julia Strachey (1983).‘A very cute, clever, indeed rather remarkable acidulated story . . . I think it is astonishingly good – complete and sharp and individual’ – Virginia Woolf

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  The Empty House

  Algernon Blackwood

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  🎬 Experience the atmospheric visual edition of this tale by searching “Jonathan Dunne Horror” on YouTube.Title: The Empty House 
  Series Name: Timeless Terrors 
  Series Entry: 149 
  Author: Algernon Blackwood 
  Narrator: Jonathan Dunne 
  Original Publication: 1906 
  Public Domain: Yes 
  Description: 
  The Empty House by Algernon Blackwood is a masterclass in classic haunted house horror — a slow, suffocating descent into fear within the walls of a place long abandoned to something unseen. 
  When a scholarly investigator of the supernatural and his nervous companion decide to spend the night in a notoriously haunted house on the outskirts of London, they expect perhaps a few strange sounds or unsettling impressions. What they encounter instead is an atmosphere so oppressive and malignant that the very air of the house seems saturated with terror. 
  As they move from room to room through dust, darkness, and silence, an overwhelming sensation of invisible hostility begins to close around them. Every staircase creak, every shadowed corner, and every faint disturbance in the stillness carries the suggestion that the house is not truly empty at all — but inhabited by something watchful, ancient, and deeply evil. 
  Rather than relying on violence or spectacle, Algernon Blackwood creates fear through suggestion, psychological tension, and the unbearable feeling of entering a place where human beings are no longer welcome. The Empty House remains one of the finest old-fashioned ghost stories ever written — a chilling and atmospheric tale where the horror lies not in what is seen clearly, but in what waits just beyond perception.

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