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Life According to Lisa (and Jim too!) is a warm, witty conversation between author Lisa Dolan and her husband Jim. Each week, they explore storytelling, books, television, pop culture, creativity, relationships, Brooklyn memories, and the unexpected moments that make life interesting. From behind-the-scenes stories about The Brooklyn Witch to spirited debates and plenty of laughs, Lisa and Jim bring humor, heart, and a little magic to every episode. New episodes each week.
 Because life is always giving us something to talk about.

Universally acclaimed, rapturously reviewed, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for autobiography, and an instant New York Times bestseller, Chanel Miller's breathtaking memoir "gives readers the privilege of knowing her not just as Emily Doe, but as Chanel Miller the writer, the...

An extraordinary insight into life under one of the world's most ruthless and secretive dictatorships - and the story of one woman's terrifying struggle to avoid capture/repatriation and guide her family to freedom. As a child growing up in North Korea, Hyeonseo Lee was one of millions trapped by a secretive and brutal communist regime. Her home on the border with China gave her some exposure to the world beyond the confines of the Hermit Kingdom....

Being a writer, says James Baldwin in this searing collection of essays, requires 'every ounce of stamina he can summon to attempt to look on himself and the world as they are'. His seminal 1961 follow-up to Notes on a Native Son shows him responding to his times and exploring his role as an...

Brought to you by Penguin. THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING MEMOIR 'Incredibly moving and haunting' Roxane Gay 'I read this book cover to cover and it stunned me' Jia Tolentino 'Powerful, honest and necessary' Marian Keyes 'To girls everywhere, I am with you. On nights when you feel alone, I am...

THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE TIMES, GUARDIAN, DAILY TELEGRAPH, SUNDAY TIMES, OBSERVER, NEW STATESMAN, METRO, DAILY MAIL, SUNDAY EXPRESS and HERALD ‘A quest for understanding, for home, for answers’ Matt Haig How does a government steal a child and then...

In this powerful and wide-ranging collection of essays, Rebecca Solnit turns her attention to the war at home. This is a war, she says, "[W]ith so many casualties that we should call it by its true name, this war with so many dead by police, by violent ex-husbands and partners and lovers, by people pursuing power and profit at the point of a gun or just shooting first and figuring out who they hit later."  

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An extraordinary insight into life under one of the world’s most ruthless and secretive dictatorships – and the story of one woman’s terrifying struggle to avoid capture/repatriation and guide her family to freedom. As a child growing up in North Korea, Hyeonseo...

Habiburahman was born in 1979 and raised in a small village in western Burma. When he was three years old, the country's military leader declared that his people, the Rohingya, were not one of the 135 recognised ethnic groups that formed the eight 'national races'. He was left stateless in his...

Explore the world of names: What is something that literally everything in existence has in common? It all has a name! With this audiobook, you can learn the origins of these names. From countries and cities to toys and animals to even planets, learn the etymology of interesting words in a fun and entertaining way. Learn new things: Why is New York called New York? Name Explain has the answer for you. 

Every family has stories. Some are treasured. Some are forgotten. Some were never meant to be discovered.In Names We Carry, genealogist Donna Miller explores the people behind the names—through family history, DNA discoveries, historical records, and the unexpected twists that connect us to generations past.These are stories about identity, memory, mystery, and the lives that made us who we are.

Some stories are too important to stay hidden even when the person telling them needs to be.Names Optional with Alyssa Rodarte is a space for the truths people carry quietly: unbelievable experiences, complicated relationships, difficult decisions, hard-earned healing, and the moments that changed everything.Each episode brings you into one raw, honest conversation. Some guests step forward openly. Others leave their names behind so they can finally speak freely, feel heard, and seek a new perspective. Together, Alyssa and her guests unpack what happened and transform lived experiences into ...

Discover how historical facts transform into epic mythology when ambitious rulers manipulate collective memory and power. Perfect for a deep-focus commute, this immersive journey explores the turbulent rise and fall of civilization’s greatest conquerors. Experience thought-provoking tales...

Uncover the rich cultural history and hidden social power bound within the everyday words defining our personal identity. Far from simple background facts, these intimate markers signal ethnicity, gender, and belonging while serving as both loving gifts and tools of institutional control...

Past The Name is about the person behind the name you already know. Every guest has a public story. A career. A reputation. A title. A moment people recognise them for. But that’s not where we start. Hosted by Martel Wikeepa, better known publicly as Shubz, Past The Name strips away the public name and goes back to the person underneath it. Before the success, the headlines, the politics, the business, the sport or the spotlight. We talk childhood, family, culture, struggle, mistakes, turning points, relationships, ambition and the moments that shaped someone into who they are today. No ...

This extraordinary New York Times bestseller reexamines a pivotal event of the civil rights movement—the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till—“and demands that we do the one vital thing we aren’t often enough asked to do with history: learn from it” (The Atlantic). * A New York Times Notable...

Welcome to My Friend Whose Name Is Mommy, where we break down the breakdowns and ice up the meltdowns so we can get back to the playground.Through honest conversations, laughter, storytelling, and music, host Tamyra Gray explores the beautiful contradictions of motherhood, identity, creativity, marriage, friendship, and finding yourself while raising others.Because behind every “Mommy” is a woman with a story worth telling.

Justice Has a Name is a gripping narrative true crime podcast hosted by Laura Oliver, dedicated to shining a light on the forgotten and the unsolved. Each episode delivers an emotional journey through real-life mysteries, focusing on missing persons cases and harrowing stories of survival that demand attention. By humanizing the victims and amplifying their voices, the show offers listeners a profound sense of connection and purpose in the pursuit of truth.Dive deep into complex investigations involving cold cases, unsolved disappearances, and wrongful convictions. Explore themes of resilience...

In Her Name is a deeply moving true crime podcast hosted by Susan Davies that shines a light on the often-overlooked stories of missing women and victims of violent crime. Each episode serves as both a memorial and a call to action, transforming tragic headlines into intimate human narratives that honor the lives lost while demanding accountability from a system that frequently fails them. Susan’s compassionate narration guides listeners through complex investigations, ensuring that every victim is remembered not just as a case file, but as a beloved daughter, sister, friend, and individual ...

My Name is Tani: The Amazing True Story of One Boy’s Journey from Refugee to Chess Champion The story that is inspiring everyone! Soon to be a Paramount motion picture. Draw deep into the dramatic account of escape from terrorism. Tani Adewumi’s story begins amid Boko Haram’s reign of...