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  Jack and Jill

  Louisa May Alcott

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  Jack Minot and Janey Pecq are best friends who live next door to each other. They are always seen together, so Janey gets the nickname of Jill, to mimic the old rhyme. The two do go up a hill one winter day— and then suffer a terrible accident. Seriously injured in a sledding accident, they recover from their physical injuries, while learning life lessons along with their many friends. They are helped along their journey to recovery by various activities created by their mothers.

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  The Picture of Dorian Gray -...

  Oscar Wilde, Gerhard Symons

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  This is an abridged audiobook of The Picture of Dorian Gray in English. It is intended for intermediate English-language students (CEFR: level B1/B2). 
  This audiobook is a simplified version of the classic story by nineteenth-century playwright and novelist Oscar Wilde (1854-1900). 
  It is abridged and narrated by Gerhard Symons, a native English speaker with a neutral English accent. 
  The audiobook run time is five hours and fifty minutes (350 minutes). The audiobook is enhanced with appropriate sound effects throughout. 
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  WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR ETERNAL YOUTH? 
  Victorian London. One afternoon, a beautiful young man is sitting in an artist’s studio. His name is Dorian Gray. He is discussing life in the company of friends. 
  One of his friends convinces him that youth and beauty are the most important things in life. Dorian Gray fears growing old and ugly. He accepts this idea without question, and decides to make a terrible deal with the devil… 
  Every sin that Dorian commits has a cost. Every picture must be seen. Every pleasure that Dorian enjoys has a price. And Dorian will pay a terrible price for eternal youth… 
  © 2023 Three Thrushes

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  The Purple Cloud

  Matthew Phipps Shiel

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  The Purple Cloud by Adultbrain is a hypnotic sonic journey into surreal landscapes of consciousness, memory, and desire. Blending immersive narration with atmospheric sound design, this audiobook adaptation transforms the cult-favorite experience into a vivid psychological dreamscape. Adultbrain’s haunting delivery pulls listeners through waves of mystery, emotional tension, and cosmic introspection, where reality dissolves beneath a drifting purple haze. Perfect for late-night listening, fans of experimental storytelling, dark ambient moods, and mind-expanding fiction will find themselves completely absorbed in this unforgettable audio experience.

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  A Substitute Journalist

  Lucy Maud Montgomery

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  Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 - April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables. The book was an immediate success. The title character, orphan Anne Shirley, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following.
  A Substitute Journalist: Clifford Baxter came into the sitting-room where Patty was darning stockings and reading a book at the same time. Patty could do things like that. The stockings were well darned too, and Patty understood and remembered what she read.

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  On the Fever Ship - From their...

  Richard Harding Davis

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  The bookshelves of American literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is the talented author Richard Harding Davies.

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  Love's Pilgrimage - A Novel

  Upton Sinclair

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  "Love's Pilgrimage: A Novel" by Upton Sinclair is a deeply emotional exploration of love, faith, and self-discovery. The story follows a young woman’s journey as she grapples with societal expectations, religious doubts, and the complexities of romantic relationships. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, Sinclair delves into themes of personal freedom, spiritual awakening, and the search for meaning. As the protagonist navigates heartbreak and moral dilemmas, she embarks on a transformative quest for truth and fulfillment. Blending romance with social critique, the novel examines the tension between tradition and individuality. A poignant reflection on the human condition, it highlights Sinclair’s ability to intertwine personal struggles with broader societal issues.

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