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  Babylon Revisited - Like his...

  F Scott itzgerald

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  Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was born on 24th September 1896 in Saint Paul, Minnesota into an upper-middle class family. Whilst his mother was pregnant with him, his two young sisters tragically died.  Fitzgerald once said this was when his destiny as a writer was ordained. 
   
  His intelligence and talent was recognised from an early age, with his first story, about a detective being published in the school magazine when he was just 13.   
   
  In 1913 he enrolled at Princeton but his devotion to his own literary pursuits resulted in him leaving and, rather bizarrely, joining the Army.  In 1918, stationed at Fort Sheridan near Montgomery, Alabama he met and became infatuated and then inseparable from Zelda Sayre.  Initially though she refused to marry him but with the success of ‘This Side of Paradise’, the fame and the flow of money enabled them both to begin a gilded life.  For them this was The Jazz Age.  For Fitzgerald he was already an alcoholic. 
   
  He continued to write with great mastery and the titles of his novels and many of his 164 short stories are household names.  The Great Gatsby, often cited as The Great American Novel was published to mixed reviews.  As America moved from the Great Depression to the slaughter of the Second World War his works and himself were seen as far too entwined with the decadent twenties. The world had moved on and he hadn’t.   
   
  Further tragedy was never far from his life. Zelda after years of erratic and now intolerable behaviour was committed to an institution in 1936.  His own sales began to decline and he became a hack for hire in Hollywood, dependent on increasing amounts of booze and the weekly pay check.  His drunken state had often resulted in arrest or hospitalisation, further imperiling his talents.   Despite his contribution to many MGM films he received only one credit. 
   
  The end came all too soon for one of America’s greatest ever writers.  On 21st December 1940, at only 44 years of age in Hollywood, F Scott Fitzgerald succumbed to a heart attack. 
   
  In this bittersweet story of a man who enjoyed the boom years of la dolce vita and now, in more straitened times, is unable to get what he really wants; the custody of his daughter.  He returns to Paris to meet the ghosts of those good times and to make amends for his past.

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  The Cthulhu Mythos of Henry...

  Henry Kuttner

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  The Cthulhu Mythos of Henry Kuttner features a series of interconnected stories that explore the dark corners of the universe, where ancient gods and unspeakable horrors lurk just beyond the veil of reality. Among the tales included are The Secret of Kralitz, which unveils the chilling secrets of an ancient castle, and The Eater of Souls, where the boundaries between life and death blur in terrifying ways. Kuttner's masterful storytelling heightens the atmospheric tension of each narrative. This anthology not only pays homage to Lovecraft's legacy but also showcases Kuttner's unique voice and imagination, making it a must-read for fans of cosmic horror and those seeking to explore the depths of human fear and curiosity. With themes of madness, forbidden knowledge, and the insignificance of humanity in the cosmos, this collection stands as a testament to Kuttner's contribution to the mythos, leaving readers both captivated and unsettled.
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  - The Secret of Kralitz 
  - The Eater of Souls 
  - The Salem Horror 
  - The Jest of Droom-avista 
  - Spawn of Dagon 
  - Hydra

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  12 Days Of Christmas - A New...

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  "The Twelve Days of Christmas," narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, brings a fresh and enchanting perspective to the beloved holiday carol. An Emmy-nominated actor renowned for his rich and expressive voice, Giuliano provides a captivating narration that adds depth and charm to this classic Christmas song. 
  Giuliano's voice is a standout feature in this recording, offering a blend of warmth and dynamism that enhances the traditional carol’s appeal. His narration skillfully brings the whimsical lyrics to life, with each verse unfolding in a way that captures the festive spirit and joy of the holiday season. The addition of vibrant sound effects and musical elements in the recording further enriches the experience, creating an immersive holiday atmosphere that complements Giuliano's engaging storytelling. 
   
  Giuliano’s interpretation of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" makes it a delightful choice for various holiday settings. Whether playing in the background at a Christmas party, during a family gathering or as part of a festive road trip, this narrated version adds a special touch to the celebration. It transforms the familiar tune into a lively and memorable experience, perfect for capturing the magic and merriment of Christmas.

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  The Beautiful and Damned

  F Scott itzgerald

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  First published in 1922, The Beautiful and the Damned followed Fitzgerald's impeccable debut, This Side of Paradise, thus securing his place in the tradition of great American novelists. Embellished with the author's lyrical prose, here is the story of Harvard-educated, aspiring aesthete Anthony Patch and his beautiful wife, Gloria. As they await the inheritance of his grandfather's fortune, their reckless marriage sways under the influence of alcohol and avarice. A devastating look at the nouveau riche, and the New York nightlife, as well as the ruinous effects of wild ambition, The Beautiful and the Damned achieved stature as one of Fitzgerald's most accomplished novels.

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  The Golden Honeymoon

  Ring Lardner

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  The Golden Honeymoon is a story about the road, a long marriage, old memories, and the kind of conversation that's been going on for fifty years — and shows no sign of stopping.
  There's Florida sunshine, checkerboard pride, the quiet company of shared days, an unexpected brush with the past, and more oranges than anyone really asked for.
  Told in the voice of a man who always has something to say — and a wife who's heard every word — this Ring Lardner classic is funny, plainspoken, and sharper than it first lets on.
  A story about what's left unsaid when you've already said everything else.

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  Dullborough Town (Unabridged)

  Charles Dickens

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  Charles Dickens was a writer and social critic who created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity.
  DULLBOROUGH TOWN: It lately happened that I found myself rambling about the scenes among which my earliest days were passed; scenes from which I departed when I was a child, and which I did not revisit until I was a man.

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