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The Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times Critic's Pick that served Broadway "raucous comedy and nonstop pleasure" has made its way home to Audible. Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid already grappling with some serious questions of identity when the ghost of his father shows up in their backyard, demanding that Juicy avenge his murder. But here’s the rub! Revenge doesn’t come easy to Juicy, a sensitive and self-aware young Black man in search of his own happiness and liberation.

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Shakespeare’s Sonnets, Retold by William Shakespeare and James Anthony, with a foreword by Stephen Fry. Read by Stephen Fry, Paapa Essiedu and the author. 'James Anthony has done something I would have confidently stated to be impossible. He has...

Part wolf, part Husky, he was born to the wilderness and carried his burden among men stoically. He had known starvation, bitter cold, overwork and suffering at the cruel hand of man. He was a giant among his kind and as fearless as the men who drove him mercilessly through the perils of a frozen world. And now, through the uncertain hand of fate, he is free...he is called Kazan, the Wild Dog. But his journey has just begun and survival against the unforgiving wilderness with his blind mate, Grey Wolf, is a personal challenge. He had never known fear...until now!

Presenting an original audiobook performance of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, starring the cast of the National Theatre's 2018 Broadway revival. In this production, adapted especially for the listening experience, Andrew Garfield, Nathan Lane, and the entire cast recreate their acclaimed...

Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin brings history to life through captivating tales for children. This collection features legendary heroes and remarkable events that have shaped our world. Discover the adventures of Alexander the Great as he tames his fearless horse, Bucephalus. Experience the selflessness of Doctor Goldsmith and the bravery of William Tell. Learn about George Washington's iconic hatchet and the wisdom of King Alfred. Each story is crafted to ignite imagination and inspire young minds, making history accessible and entertaining. Perfect for bedtime or family story ...

The Portrait of a Lady is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly and Macmillan's Magazine in 1880-1881 and then as a book in 1881. It is the story of a spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer, who "affronts her destiny" and finds it overwhelming. She inherits a large amount of money and subsequently becomes the victim of Machiavellian scheming by two American expatriates. Like many of James's novels, it is set mostly in Europe, notably England and Italy.Generally regarded as the masterpiece of his early phase of writing, this novel reflects James's ...

This book doesn't advise against marriage but just offers advice on the errors some people can make who make the wrong choice when entering into so long a contract. - Summary by Michele Eaton

A lecture on the art of fiction, given by the English critic Walter Besant on April 25, 1884, and an answer to the lecture by American writer Henry James in the same year. (Summary by Julie VW)

Welcome back to another exciting issue of the exciting and chilling magazine The Thrill Book, noted precursor to Weird Tales Magazine! In this, issue #6, we have two crackling serials: the first part of the terrifying haunted room story "The Crawling Hands" and the dashing conclusion of the sea-faring adventure yarn "The Devil's Own". Also included is the modern occult magic tale "Magic in Manhattan", the mysterious ghost story "From Over the Border", the creepy crawly "When Basset Forgot", the fantastical "The Rim of the World" and much more! Grab your gear and keep a light burning... It's ...

A Study in Madness.

An immersive collection of radio plays from the ‘Godmother of black British playwrights’ Multiple award-winning playwright Winsome Pinnock was the first Black woman to have a play performed at the National Theatre in 1994 (Leave Taking), where she later became a writer in residence. This...

Cupid is in Los Angeles and trying to matchmake everyone and spread true LOVE, but it doesn't always go as planned....

Washington Square is a captivating short novel by Henry James, first serialized in 1880 in both Cornhill Magazine and Harpers New Monthly Magazine. This structurally straightforward tragicomedy delves into the poignant conflict between a sweet yet unremarkable daughter and her brilliant, overbearing father. Often likened to the works of Jane Austen for its elegant prose and sharp focus on familial ties, James himself was not a fan of Austen and didnt hold Washington Square in high regard. In fact, during the compilation of his New York Edition of fiction (1907-1909), he struggled to revisit it...

In this captivating tale, a renowned painter finds himself unexpectedly reunited with the love of his life during a visit to a charming English country house. However, his astonishment deepens when he discovers that her husband harbors a most unusual quirk. – Summary by Deborah Percy

Meet Fanny Knocker, a remarkably ordinary young woman whose life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with a dashing yet destitute younger son from an esteemed family. What adventures await them in this intriguing tale? (David Wales)

James Augusta Aloysius Joyce (2 February 1882 – 13 January 1941) was an Irish novelist and poet, considered to be one of the most influential writers in the modernist avant-garde of the early 20th century. Joyce is best known for Ulysses (1922), a landmark work in which the episodes of Homer's Odyssey are paralleled in an array of contrasting literary styles, perhaps most prominent among these the stream of consciousness technique he perfected. Other major works are the short-story collection Dubliners (1914), and the novels A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1916) and Finnegans Wake (...

Echoes Under Ashwood is a cinematic cosmic horror podcast about memory, friendship, and the quiet dread of returning home.When a group of Gen-X friends reunite to settle a will, they discover their childhood in Ashwood, Ohio wasn’t what they remember. Disappearances. Missing years. A town that seems to shift when no one is looking.Blending an ensemble cast, investigation, and slow-burn psychological horror, Echoes Under Ashwood explores nostalgia, trauma, and the things small towns bury.Episodes begin April 27. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Owen Wingrave, a young man from a family steeped in military tradition, boldly chooses a different path, rejecting the expectations of his ancestors. This decision sets in motion a series of dire consequences. In 1970, Benjamin Britten adapted this powerful story into an opera that explores themes of duty, rebellion, and the haunting legacies of the past. (Summary by David Wales)

Nanda Brookenham is navigating the complexities of coming of age and coming out in the vibrant yet restrictive society of fin de siècle London. As she steps into this new world, her journey creates ripples within her familys social circle, leading to unexpected challenges and revelations. James presents this compelling narrative almost entirely through dialogue, enhancing the immediacy of each scene while leaving readers contemplating the true motives of the characters. Summary by Anna Simon, adapted from Wikipedia.

What is a girl to do when London society has condemned her mother for an unforgivable sin, leaving her ostracized and alone? Rose Tramore faces the ultimate dilemma remain loyal to her flawed parent or protect her own standing in a society that dictates her future, especially in the marriage market. With charm and determination, Rose must navigate the treacherous waters of social expectation and personal loyalty to find her own path. (Nicholas Clifford)