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  Voltaire In Space: Micromegas &...

  Voltaire, Wiliam F Fleming

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  The sharpest pen of the French Enlightenment, the author of Candide (1759)... and also a sci-fi writer two hundred years before the term existed. This volume brings together two forgotten gems from the 1750s, when Voltaire was at the height of his powers. 
  Micromegas (1752): A 39‑kilometer‑tall giant from Sirius and his smaller (but still enormous) companion from Saturn travel to Earth, where humans are nearly invisible specks. Their philosophical dialogues mock the arrogance of earthly knowledge, directly satirizing Leibniz and Alexander Pope’s claim that “whatever is, is right.” This first‑contact tale—complete with interplanetary travel and alien perspectives—prefigures Stanisław Lem’s Solaris (1961) and Douglas Adams’s The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (1979). 
  Plato’s Dream (1756): Presented as a dream of the Greek philosopher, the story shows the god Demiurgos assigning lesser superbeings to create their own worlds. The result is a riot of flawed, competing designs—a direct critique of religious doctrines that claim perfect cosmic harmony. Here you’ll find the ancestor of “simulated universe” and “creator‑as‑experimenter” tropes, later seen in Olaf Stapledon’s Star Maker (1937) and Iain M. Banks’s Excession (1996). 
  Rediscover the Enlightenment’s fiercest mind as an uncanny prophet of science fiction.

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  Goodbye for Now: A...

  M.J. Hollows

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  ‘Amazing!! One of the best books I’ve ever read.’ Reader review, 5 stars 
  As Europe is on the brink of war, two brothers fight very different battles, and both could lose everything…  
  While George has always been the brother to rush towards the action, fast becoming a boy-soldier when war breaks out, Joe thinks differently. Refusing to fight, Joe stays behind as a conscientious objector battling against the propaganda. 
  On the Western front, George soon discovers that war is not the great adventure he was led to believe. Surrounded by mud, blood and horror his mindset begins to shift as he questions everything he was once sure of. 
  At home in Liverpool, Joe has his own war to win. Judged and imprisoned for his cowardice, he is determined to stand by his convictions, no matter the cost. 
  This breathtaking novel is perfect for fans of The Nightingale, My Name is Eva, and 1917.Praise for M J Hollows 
  ‘Absolutely heart breaking. Absolutely brilliant. Absolutely riveting… Read it with tissues close by – you're going to need them.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 
  ‘Absolutely wonderful book, can't recommend it enough!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 
  ‘Absolutely fantastic.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 
  ‘The further I got into the story, the more I wanted to read and the quicker the pages turned. At one point, the pages were turning that quickly that it was almost as if they were turning themselves.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 
  ‘A wonderful book… I really enjoyed this story.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 
  ‘Will make you cry (I did!)… Incredibly well crafted with well-rounded characters. Heart-wrenching and thought-provoking, this is definitely not to be missed by historical fiction fans.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 
  In the small, rural town, the family's life is turned upside down as they navigate the cultural heritage of their military past. The world watches as they grapple with their convictions, their courage tested in the face of societal expectations. 
  For fans of Catherine Hokin (The German Child), Siobhan Curham (The Storyteller of Auschwitz), Ellie Midwood (The Girl Who Escaped from Auschwitz), Shari J Ryan (The Stolen Twins), and Marion Kummerow (Three Children in Danger).

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  Snow in Seattle - A Novel

  Amy M. Le

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  Freedom comes with high risks and disillusioned dreams. "Snow in Seattle" is the second book in the Snow trilogy and is the sequel to Amy M. Le's debut, historical fiction novel, "Snow in Vietnam." After escaping Vietnam with her daughter and nephew, Snow finds herself living in the refugee camps of Galang and Singapore. When she receives news of sponsorship to America, Snow’s dream of starting a new life of freedom in Seattle comes true. 
  Life in the United States, however, is nothing like the grandeur she imagined. Language barriers, cultural misunderstandings, and lack of resources are just a few challenges. Snow continues to push herself to the limit emotionally, physically, and mentally, to keep her family together and adapt to her new surroundings. She immerses herself in American society and the community around her. Along the way, she discovers not everyone is welcoming of the Vietnamese refugees and the soldiers she met in Vietnam have their own demons to face in a country that treats them as burdens, not heroes. 
  Snow’s quest to make Seattle her new home will test her grit and tenacity, her patience and love, and her willingness to forgive. This story is dedicated to the refugees and veterans of war..

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  Blood of the Warlord

  Griff Hosker

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  The warlord, his son and even his grandchildren are all dead. Sacrificed by kings who used them. Now King Henry asks the great-grandsons of the Warlord to help his son, The Lord Edward, learn how to rule. Sent with too few men and too many enemies, Sir Henry Samuel, Sir Alfred and the newly knighted Sir Thomas must learn how to use their skills, not in the familiar borderlands but in Gascony where insurrection and treason have reared their heads.

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  The Picture of Dorian Gray - A...

  Oscar Wilde

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  Dorian Gray is young, wealthy, and extraordinarily handsome. When his portrait is painted, he makes a fateful wish—that the image will bear the marks of age and corruption while he himself remains forever young. The wish is granted, and as Dorian plunges deeper into a life of excess and moral compromise, the portrait begins to change in ways both disturbing and profound. 
  While Dorian’s outward appearance remains untouched by time, the hidden image records every sin, every cruelty, and every secret. Trapped between pleasure and conscience, he is drawn into a psychological struggle that questions the true cost of beauty, vanity, and unchecked desire. 
  First published in 1890, The Picture of Dorian Gray is Oscar Wilde’s haunting masterpiece—a gothic and philosophical novel that explores identity, morality, and the danger of living without restraint. Elegant, unsettling, and timeless, it remains one of the most influential works of classic literature. 
  Perfect for fans of gothic fiction, literary classics, and psychological drama, this audiobook invites you to listen closely—and look beneath the surface.

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  Tree - The Sixth Element

  Boban Idiculla Oonni

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  The story TREE-The Sixth Element has evolved and is inspired by many historical facts. I believe that this story acknowledges the bond between man and nature. My intention in writing this book is to raise awareness about the Five Elements (The Panchabhootas) among the new generation. In ancient times, people worshipped the Panchabhootas; Earth, Air, Water, Fire, and the Sky for their protection and satisfaction. 
  More than 3,000 years ago, people believed in Sanatana Dharma and they were worshipping Panchabhootas. 
  Just as humans can develop habits through continuous exposure, plants too can exhibit habituation and become conditioned or ‘addicted’ to certain stimuli over time. 
  This is a literary work and a peek into the historical nexus that beautifully portrays human experiences through different eras. 
  With profound gratitude, I dedicate TREE-The Sixth Element to the readers.

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