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  A Little Woman - A man tries to...

  Franz Kafka

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  Franz Kafka was born on 3rd July 1883 in Prague, then in Bohemia, the eldest of 6, into a middle-class Jewish family. 
   
  Life for the young Kafka and his passion for literature was often made an ordeal by his over-bearing and domineering entrepreneur of a father.   
   
  In 1889 Kafka was sent to the Deutsche Knabenschule, an elementary school in Prague. His father would only allow him to be educated in German-speaking schools and even went so far as to limit visits to the synagogue to four a year. 
   
  In 1901 he graduated from the classics-oriented Altstädter Gymnasium. Kafka did well there and across a large range of subjects.  He now enrolled at the Charles Ferdinand University, to study chemistry, but quickly switched to law for which he obtained his degree in June 1906 and then performed the mandatory year of unpaid service as clerk at the civil and criminal courts. 
   
  A job at an Italian insurance company left him little time to write and after a year he took another job with the Worker's Accident Insurance Institute for the Kingdom of Bohemia where he stayed until ill health led to his resignation in 1922. 
   
  Although he saw work as a means to pay the bills and to allow him time to write, he received several promotions and was noted as a good employee. 
   
  By 1917 Kafka was suffering from tuberculosis, which required frequent periods of convalescence. Interspersed with this, were several intense affairs before he settled in Berlin with Dora Diamant, a 25-year-old kindergarten teacher who herself having left the ghetto now influenced Kafka's interest in the book of Jewish law, the Talmud. 
   
  Kafka’s on-going health was littered with problems. Apart from TB there were several other ailments, including migraines, insomnia, boils, depression, all usually brought on by excessive stresses and strains. He attempted to counteract all of this by naturopathic treatments, a vegetarian diet and consuming large quantities of unpasteurized milk. 
   
  His tuberculosis still worsened. He returned to Prague, where he died on 3rd June 1924. He was 40. 
   
  His literary works are few in number but towering in influence.  His masterpieces include ‘The Trial’, ‘The Metamorphosis’ as well as a number of short stories which reveal facets of humankind that truthfully could only be born from Kafka’s brain and pen.

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  My Hot Neighbor is an Irish Vampire

  Roxie McClaine

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  Resist the thirst. Protect the Brotherhood. 
  South Boston, 1982. 
  When Sarah McCready quits the music industry, she goes home to Boston to start again. Nothing changed in her old neighborhood, except the creepy house next to hers. Someone reclusive and mysterious is renovating it. Too bad he isn’t the friendly type. 
  After decades of endless war, Cillian Darragh is tired of bloodshed. Determined to re-integrate into the Morrigan Brotherhood, he means to let go of his hatred and master his bloodlust. Fixing up the family home seems like a good start. He never expected Sarah. Feisty, witty, and too smart for her own good, she brings his walls down in a way no one has in a long time. When her blood all but sings in her veins, just for him, he knows he can’t stay away. 
  Secrets surround Cillian Darragh, drawing Sarah into a timeless vampiric underworld beneath Boston’s surface. But an old enemy remembers the Brotherhood, and judgment is coming. Cillian must protect her from his past, or her life, and the lives of his brethren may be forfeit. 
  Celtic mythology intertwines with the rich history of Irish immigration in this suspenseful paranormal romance, set against the backdrop of The Troubles. 
  My Hot Neighbor Is An Irish Vampire is a dual POV, slow-burn, neighbors-to-lovers vampire romance with no cheating and an HEA. This is the second volume in the Morrigan Brotherhood series. The author recommends reading in chronological order to avoid spoilers.

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  Hearts and Estates - An...

  Emma Nate

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  A passion for real estate, a professional rivalry, and a secret romance that could threaten everything. 
  Growing up, Erica quickly developed the fearlessness and independence needed to create her own business—breaking down glass ceilings in a male-dominated real estate industry. 
  And she isn't just surviving. She's thriving. 
  But Erica's life is about to change forever when she runs into Henry Blackwell, a suave and high-performance real estate agent with a reputation for sealing the most lucrative deals. 
  What started out as a secret romance that took place completely separate from work-related activity quickly snowballed into something so much more. 
  Will Erica be able to keep her work and personal lives separate, or will events force her to combine the two, adding an extra level of stress and pressure to her professional career? 
  In this boss romance, Erica's life is about to be changed forever with some unexpected news, and she will have to make some big, life-changing decisions. Fast. 
  Join Erica and Henry in this thrilling romantic novel, Hearts And Estates. This book perfectly encapsulates the plight of modern-day women with careers and the difficult life decisions they are faced with. Grab your copy today!

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  Death Plays Solitaire

  Rachel Lawson

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  Blake (the King of Death) is playing solitaire and trying to get drunk and forget the performance in a pub (after a bad performance as a stage Magician), he's mistaken for another man, a hitman, Blake, plays along to save the victim. He's caught as a fraud and the victim is killed, and Blake is blamed. What will happen next? Will he ever clear his name?

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  Relaxing Bedtime Stories for...

  Shady Grove Oliver, Alexandra...

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  Step into a world of calm and imagination with Relaxing Bedtime Stories for Adults, a soothing collection of original tales from the beloved Get Sleepy podcast, narrated by a variety of gentle voices and produced by Slumber Studios. 
  In the rush of everyday life, restful sleep can feel out of reach. That’s why these stories are lovingly crafted to help you wind down, let go of stress, and drift off with ease. Each tale in this collection is designed specifically for bedtime—offering peaceful narratives, gentle pacing, and sensory-rich imagery to quiet the mind and ease you into a deep, restorative sleep. 
  Let our narrators guide you through dreamy train rides along the California coast, whimsical myths of the sun and moon, reimagined Shakespearean classics, and even gentle journeys through distant galaxies. Whether you’re seeking comfort, inspiration, or simple relaxation, these stories invite you into a soothing space where rest comes naturally. 
  At Slumber Studios, we specialize in calming audio experiences to support healthy sleep and nighttime well-being. Each of our episodes is written to be just interesting enough to grasp your attention, so that you can drift off easily. Paired with calming narration at a slower pace and soothing music, you'll find sleep easily with our stories. And this collection brings together a variety of listener favorites. See why these stories have helped millions get a good night's sleep. 
  Just press play, get cozy, and allow these peaceful stories to carry you into the night. Wake up feeling refreshed, restored, and ready for the day ahead.

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  Twas the Month Before Christmas

  Megan Preston Meyer

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  Twas the month before Christmas 
  And all through the port 
  Not a ship was unloading 
  Because labor was short 
  Supply chain disruptions are threatening Christmas! When the news reaches Santa, he decides to take things into his own mitten-clad hands...

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