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  Apollo 1 and the Space Shuttle...

  Editors Charles River

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  As Apollo 11’s name suggests, there were actually a number of Apollo missions that came before, many of which included testing the rockets and different orbital and lunar modules in orbit. In fact, it wasn’t until Apollo 8 that a manned vehicle was sent towards the Moon and back, and before that mission, the most famous Apollo mission was Apollo 1, albeit for all the wrong reasons.  
  There were no delusions regarding the dangers of manned space travel, but they were brought home on January 27, 1967, when all three astronauts were killed by a fire that ignited in the cabin during a launch rehearsal. To this day, there is still debate over what ignited the fire, but the disaster made clear that the modules being used by NASA had a series of fatal flaws. After the Apollo 1 tragedy, NASA changed its plans by first running a series of unmanned missions to test the Saturn rockets and the different modules throughout 1967 and early 1968. and it would not be until Apollo 7 launched about 20 months after the disaster that NASA dared to conduct another manned mission.  
  	On the morning of January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger launched for the 10th time, beginning mission STS-51-L. Space shuttles had already successfully completed 24 missions, and no American spacecraft had ever failed to reach orbit during an official mission. On this mission, the Challenger was carrying a satellite for the Tracking and Data Relay Satellites system, which was to be deployed in orbit. The crew included Ronald McNair, who had already been the second African-American in space, and Ellison Onizuka, who had already been the first Asian-American astronaut in space. But the highlight of the mission was to be the “NASA Teacher in Space Project,” in which a civilian teacher would give teaching lessons to his or her class while onboard the space shuttle.

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  A Christmas Angel

  Abbie Farwell Brown

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  Step into the heartwarming world of A Christmas Angel by Abbie Farwell Brown, brought to life through the enchanting narration of Natasha Blue. This timeless holiday tale follows the magical journey of an angel who brings hope, love, and light to a snow-covered village on Christmas Eve. Filled with joy, compassion, and the true spirit of Christmas, this story is a celebration of kindness and the magic that the holiday season brings. 
  Natasha Blue’s captivating narration makes this audiobook a perfect holiday companion, transporting listeners to a tranquil village aglow with warmth and festive cheer. Whether enjoyed with family or as a personal escape, A Christmas Angel offers a nostalgic and magical experience for listeners of all ages. 
  Celebrate the beauty and meaning of the holiday season with this uplifting classic that reminds us of the power of love, hope, and generosity.

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  The Transition Of Juan Romero -...

  H.P. Lovecraft

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  H. P. Lovecraft’s The Transition of Juan Romero is one of his briefest and most mysterious tales, written in a single day on September 16, 1919, yet withheld from publication until 1944, seven years after his death. Set in a grim Nevada mine, it follows a narrator and his co-worker, Juan Romero, as they descend into a newly opened shaft where an unearthly sound echoes from below. What they discover—or perhaps imagine—blends dream and nightmare, fusing cosmic horror with the claustrophobic dread of the deep earth. The story’s simplicity and ambiguity reveal an early experiment in atmosphere over plot, foreshadowing Lovecraft’s later mastery of unseen terrors and unspeakable revelations. 
  Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American writer whose strange, atmospheric fiction reshaped modern horror and science fiction. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he grew up steeped in myth, astronomy, and classical literature, all of which infused his later work. Lovecraft’s stories—The Call of Cthulhu, The Colour Out of Space, and At the Mountains of Madness among them—introduced the vast “Cthulhu Mythos,” a vision of an indifferent cosmos ruled by ancient, incomprehensible beings. His influence spread posthumously through pulp magazines, writers like August Derleth and Clark Ashton Smith, and later generations of authors, filmmakers, and artists. Though he struggled with poverty and obscurity in life, Lovecraft’s unique blend of cosmic awe and existential dread has made him one of the most influential voices in speculative fiction history.

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  The Tale of Pigling Bland

  Beatrix Potter

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  In The Tale of Pigling Bland, Beatrix Potter takes readers on a delightful journey with Pigling Bland, a young pig embarking on an adventurous trip to the market. Along the way, Pigling encounters unexpected challenges and meets a fellow pig, Pig-wig, with whom he forms an unlikely friendship. Together, they face the twists and turns of their journey, with determination, humor, and a touch of mischief. 
  Narrated by Tiffany Magnuson, this audiobook brings to life the charming tale of friendship, adventure, and the beauty of the countryside, making it a perfect listen for both children and adults.

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  Let's Build A Snowman

  Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

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  “Let's Build a Snowman” is a delightful story/song combination for children as they listen and follow along word-for-word in this adorably illustrated eBook. Fun music will entertain pre-readers as these rhymes reinforce early literacy skills needed for school success. This holiday season, kids and parents alike will enjoy reading and singing along to “Let's Build a Snowman” as they listen to this and follow” over and over again!

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  My Soul A Shining Tree: An epic...

  Jamila Gavin

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  A stunning and heartbreaking new novel from Jamila Gavin, the bestselling and award-winning author of Coram Boy and The Wheel of Surya. 
  Based on the true story of Indian WWI gunner and recipient of the Victoria Cross, Khudadad Khan. The story is told from four perspectives: Lotte, a Belgian farmgirl whose village is the flashpoint for a battle; Ernst, a German teenage infantry soldier whose grandiose dreams of war lie in tatters; Khudadad Khan, the gunner fighting with the British Army; and the walnut tree that shelters them all. 
  For fans of David Almond (My Name is Mina), Benjamin Zephaniah (People Need People), Elizabeth Laird (Song of the Dolphin Boy), Ravena Guron (This Book Kills), and Philippa Pearce (The Battle of Bubble and Squeak).

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