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  Cohen of Trinity - From their...

  Amy Levy

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  Amy Levy was born in London, England in 1861, the second of seven in a fairly wealthy Anglo-Jewish family. The children read and participated in secular literary activities and became firmly integrated into Victorian life. 
  Her education was at Brighton High School, Brighton, before studies at Newnham College, Cambridge; she was the first Jewish student when she arrived in 1879, but left after four terms. 
  Amy’s writing career began early; her poem ‘Ida Grey’ appeared when she was only fourteen. Her acclaimed short stories ‘Cohen of Trinity’ and ‘Wise in Their Generation,’ were published by Oscar Wilde in his magazine ‘Women's World’. 
  Her poetic writings reveal feminist concerns; ‘Xantippe and Other Verses’, from 1881 includes a poem in the voice of Socrates's wife. ‘A Minor Poet and Other Verse’ from 1884 comprises of dramatic monologues and lyric poems. 
  In 1886, Amy began a series of essays on Jewish culture and literature for the Jewish Chronicle, including ‘The Ghetto at Florence’, ‘The Jew in Fiction’, ‘Jewish Humour’ and ‘Jewish Children’. 
  That same year while travelling in Florence she met the writer Vernon Lee. It is generally assumed they fell in love and this inspired the poem ‘To Vernon Lee’. 
  Her first novel ‘Romance of a Shop’, written in 1888 is based on four sisters who experience the pleasures and hardships of running a London business during the 1880s. This was followed by Reuben Sachs (also 1888) and concerned with Jewish identity and mores in the England of her time and was somewhat controversial. 
  Her final book of poems, ‘A London Plane-Tree’ from 1889, shows the beginnings of the influence of French symbolism. 
  Despite many friendships and an active life, Amy suffered for many years with serious depressions and this, together with her growing deafness, led her to commit suicide by inhaling carbon monoxide on September 10th, 1889. She was 27.

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  Crime and Punishment (Part III...

  Fyodor Dostoevsky

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  Rodion Raskolnikov, a destitute former student in St. Petersburg, conceives a plan to kill an unscrupulous pawnbroker for her money. He argues that with the loot he can perform good deeds to counterbalance the crime. But as he executes his plan, he is consumed by a fever of guilt and paranoia. A monumental work on the nature of evil and the possibility of spiritual rebirth, narrated with intense gravitas by George Baker.

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  A Connecticut Yankee in King...

  Mark Twain

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  A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court is one of Mark Twain's most imaginative and satirical works, blending historical fantasy, social commentary, humor, and sharp political critique into a timeless adventure. First published in 1889, the novel tells the story of Hank Morgan, a practical and resourceful 19th-century American engineer who is mysteriously transported back to 6th-century England during the reign of King Arthur.
  
  After a blow to the head during a factory dispute, Hank awakens in the legendary world of knights, castles, jousting tournaments, and medieval superstition. Armed with modern knowledge of science, technology, and democratic ideals, he quickly realizes he is centuries ahead of the society around him. Using his intelligence and ingenuity, Hank positions himself as a powerful figure in Camelot by performing what appear to be magical feats—actually clever applications of scientific knowledge, including predicting a solar eclipse.
  
  As "The Boss," Hank sets out to modernize Arthurian England. He introduces schools, factories, newspapers, telegraph lines, and even attempts to build a republic in place of the monarchy. Through his efforts, Twain explores themes of progress, power, technology, social reform, and the clash between old-world tradition and modern innovation. Hank's ambitious mission to transform medieval society raises questions about whether progress can truly be forced upon a culture—and at what cost.
  
  While filled with adventure and comic misadventures—featuring iconic characters such as King Arthur, Merlin, and the Knights of the Round Table—the novel is much more than a simple time-travel story. Twain uses satire to critique romanticized notions of chivalry, blind loyalty to aristocracy, and the injustices of feudal systems. Beneath the humor lies a biting examination of social inequality, religious corruption, and the darker side of technological advancement.
  
  The story balances lighthearted comedy with increasingly serious and even tragic undertones as Hank's grand experiment in modernization begins to unravel. Twain ultimately challenges readers to reflect on the nature of civilization itself: Is technological progress inherently moral? Does innovation guarantee improvement? Can one person reshape society without unintended consequences?
  
  Rich in wit, irony, and philosophical depth, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court remains one of Twain's most provocative and enduring works. It is a novel that entertains with its fantastical premise while offering profound insights into power, progress, and the human condition—making it as relevant today as when it was first published.

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  Always Unique

  Nikki Turner

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  I. With only two hundred dollars, Unique packed her suitcase and headed to New York City for a brand-new start. It's there that Unique meets big-time boxing promoter Kennard, and it is love at first sight. After nine months of living in the lap of luxury with Kennard, skeletons from Unique's past show up, and it will cost her a cool million dollars to keep not only her relationship but her life. Unique isn't about to lose it all. With the help of her best friend, she devises a major heist; to pull it off all she has to do is stay alive.  
  II. Kennard is stunned to learn about Unique's past, but more importantly, he is not about to let anyone get away with hurting his woman. As Unique and her best friend, Teeydah, set out on a path of revenge, a new menace and betrayal rises. 
  III. The blade of revenge cuts both ways. However, that is not going to stop Unique from getting those who are out to get her. And she is determined to be the last woman standing. 
  Always Unique gathers together three popular Unique novellas from bestselling author Nikki Turner.

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  Stealing Natasha - A Reluctant...

  Raisa Greywood

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  He tried to break me. He doesn’t know you can’t break what’s already shattered. 
  I was nothing more than a pawn in my father’s twisted games—until Lachlan O'Donnell claimed me as his wife. He gave me one night of passion before stripping me of my dignity, my pride, and my self-respect. 
  But he wasn’t the only one who wanted vengeance, and when he carelessly gave me the opportunity, I took everything I wanted—including my power—and used his own weapon against him. 
  And then I went after everyone else who dared hurt an innocent person. 
  Lachlan says he regrets what he did to me. He vows to make things right—no matter what it takes. 
  I don’t trust him, and I can’t ever let myself forgive him—especially not when I still crave his touch. 
  When I’m offered a chance to join forces with him and execute the man who killed his brother, I reluctantly agree. Too many lives are at stake, and I can’t afford to let my feelings get in the way of taking down a monster. 
  Lachlan has other plans. With every kiss, every loving word, and every sweet promise I can’t help but believe, I fall deeper under his spell, despite the danger to my heart. 
  Can I forgive the man who tried to break me? Or will the past always hold us captive? 
  This novel is for mature audiences. Please protect your mental health and see the content warnings.

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  Spanking Lessons - A MFM menage...

  Megan Landon

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  On a star base, just a hop, skip, and a wormhole away, chief mechanic Anwyn has a stressful job overseeing her crew. All she wants in her downtime is to relinquish control. Biotech engineer Luke enjoys satisfying Anwyn's every fantasy, even if that means taking lessons from the starbase's most knowledgeable sexpert. As the owner of the most exclusive sex club on the base, Malcolm enjoys teaching couples about the art of dominance and submission…and all the perks of working with couples like Anwyn and Luke. 
  Warning: This book is intended for mature listeners 18 years of age or older, as it contains explicit language and graphic sexual content.

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