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This compulsive novel wrestles with vital questions of our time: sentience, purpose, life, death, and how to make a really good commercial. Told entirely through questionably obtained company emails, chat transcripts, TED Talks, training sessions, and more, this all-too-probable future pits emotionally intelligent AI against emotionally stunted humans.

If bedtime feels like a battle in your home—endless stalling, racing thoughts, or kids who are “tired but wired”—this audiobook was created for you. Finally… peaceful bedtimes without the struggle. Each story is written with intention: soft language, comforting rhythms, and reassuring themes that make bedtime feel safe, predictable, and calm.

This engaging collection of short, heartwarming stories helps children recognize big feelings, manage tantrums, and discover positive ways to express themselves—all while winding down for a good night’s sleep. Through fun tales of dragons, monkeys, and other characters, kids learn simple emotional regulation tools they can actually use. Each story is designed to model coping skills like deep breathing, staying calm under pressure, and choosing kind responses instead of explosive ones.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Anna Karenina, a literary masterpiece by Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy.

France, 1940. Nazi forces march towards Paris. Lili Rosenswig's wealthy and eccentric family is ensconced in their country chateau with their sumptuous collection of arts and antiques. The beloved Matisse portrait of Lili's mother has been brought from their Paris salon for safety. It is the day before young lovers Lili and Paul are to be married that they are forced to flee and their fortunes change irrevocably.

In 1992, at the dawn of the age of technology, disgraced ex-game show host Manny di Martini schemes for a comeback with a deep-sea television special in the South Pacific. He quickly finds himself in over his head, attracting the attention of a cosmic being who will lead Manny to a television broadcast event much bigger than the entire planet bargained for: evidence of a slumbering alien in a ruined city at the bottom of the ocean. One look at the monster on TV, and humans collectively freak out.

Bedtime can be a challenge for kids with autism—but it can also be a time for connection, comfort, and learning. This book turns those nightly moments into opportunities for peace and growth. Every story ends on a calm, positive note—helping your child drift off feeling safe, happy, and proud of who they are. If you’re looking for bedtime stories that understand and celebrate your child, this book will become a treasured part of your nightly routine.

Budapest, 1944. One woman. One house. One final act of courage. As German troops enter Hungary and tighten their grip on the city, Catholic sister Sára Salkaházi continues to run a women's home on Bokréta Street. Soon she opens the doors to Jewish women and children, and her refuge quickly...

Does your child have a hard time slowing down at bedtime? Maybe their body is tired, but their mind is still racing. Worries, big emotions, excitement, frustration, or self-doubt make it difficult to settle down. Or perhaps bedtime has become a nightly struggle when everyone simply wants a peaceful end to the day. This book was created to make those final moments of the day calmer, gentler, and more meaningful. Inside this collection are soothing bedtime stories for children, each featuring a character who faces a relatable challenge and learns a simple skill that can help in everyday life.

At forty-five, Julia has everything she thought she wanted. A good job. Four grown-up daughters. Grandchildren she adores. A comfortable home. And a husband who remembers to put the bins out……but seems to have forgotten he has a wife. Somewhere between raising a family, building a career and twenty-three years of marriage, Julia has quietly lost herself.

When love and money collide, will a wintry house party lead to murder or matrimony? Haro Emison, thrust into his new role as Earl of Anglesford, discovers that his late father has left the family teetering on the edge of financial ruin. Intent on rescuing the estate, Haro abandons his long-held interest in his second cousin Eda and searches instead for a wealthy heiress. But when pride and jealousy cause his plan to spiral out of control, he begins to wonder if he has made a dreadful mistake. Eda Swanycke is enjoying her first season in London when her debut comes to a crashing halt.

Does your child struggle with winding down at bedtime? Do you wish you could turn storytime into a soothing, confidence-boosting experience? Make bedtime a breeze while helping your child with ADHD thrive! This heartwarming collection of bedtime stories is designed to celebrate your child’s unique mind, encourage self-confidence, and teach essential skills like focus, organization, emotional regulation, and success in school—all in a way that feels fun.

From the Sunday Times bestselling author, Kate Heartfield, comes a swashbuckling Vampires of Dumas story, featuring a new story arc following Françoise de Montesquiou d'Artagnan, a minor nobleman's daughter who travels to Paris and becomes embroiled in a war between shapeshifters and vampires...

A heart-pounding military adventure in the air! For fans of Derek Robinson, James Holland, Frank Barnard and Jack Higgins. Can the female pilots stop an attack on London…? Autumn, 1943Sisters Anna and Jennifer Nightingale have been flying in top missions with the Secret Sirens all-female RAF unit for nearly a year. Their squadron of twelve Mosquitos stages a raid on Rouen to divert the enemy’s attention from the Lancasters that are coming in to bomb the marshalling yards and port.

Does your child struggle to quiet their mind at night? Do they ask lots of “what if” questions, replay their day, or have trouble settling their body before bed? You’re not alone. And there’s a gentle, simple way to help. Bedtime Stories to Calm Anxious Kids isn’t just a collection of stories. It’s a calming experience designed to help children: Slow their thoughts, Relax their bodies, Understand their feelings, Build confidence from the inside out.

A quiet moment of light can change everything. In An Arrow in a Sunbeam, Sarah Orne Jewett delivers a beautifully reflective story filled with warmth, emotional insight, and the gentle rhythms of coastal New England life. Known for her graceful prose and deeply human storytelling, Jewett...

Victorian London's marriage season turns deadly when a poisoned punch bowl and a dessert leaves two debutantes dead and an innocent girl holding the blame. Two deaths. One innocent girl. And a poison no one can name. London, 1890. The Season is in full swing. The wealthy and landed set are...

Eight-year-old Sharon Rowling has a lot to contend with. Her stunning mum, Maria, literally stops traffic with her beauty, much to the dismay of her dodgy dad, Ricky, who is under height and underemployed. Then there's her three excruciating siblings plus her unhinged Shetland pony, all of whom remain stubbornly oblivious to the fact that Sharon's deepest fear might soon become a reality.

When Felicity Comfort meets a mysterious artist by the Serpentine in Hyde Park, she has no idea just how moneyed, miserable, and notorious the gentleman actually is. But even when she discovers the truth about the Earl of Anderly, she cannot help feeling a mysterious urge to seek him out. Magnus Blackstone, the Earl of Anderly, has retreated from society ever since the horrific incident that destroyed his life five years ago.

S. Trell Beaty is a woman who has worn many hats - wife, mother, grandmother, divorcee, and widow. In her book, Trell captures five life lessons encircled by heaven-sent reminders instilling an intuitive understanding built on faith and an eternal perspective. The essence of her life lessons shared will attach to you symbolically each time you reflectively ponder them upon the five fingers of your hand.