"Lalita and Other Stories is a poignant collection of ten short stories that explore the unseen struggles and quiet resilience of women from different walks of life. Each story mirrors the realities women face every day—stories that deserve to be told, remembered, and felt. From a teenage girl navigating societal expectations to a wealthy woman confronting hidden wounds, these stories offer a raw, unfiltered glimpse into lives shaped by a patriarchal society.
Lalita, a young widow, is denied the simple pleasures of life, while Bhavna is told to change her name after marriage. Mrs. Saxena and her distant husband live a lonely life, and she craves company, while Geeta Bua, a widow, relies on her extended family for financial support. These characters are familiar, and their struggles are real, yet they often go unnoticed by the world around them. They face discrimination and adapt, but a fire simmers beneath their calm exterior. You will find some of these women in your part of the world too. This collection is thought-provoking and will stay with you long after the last page."
"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Kate and Adam have found The One. No, not each other—they’ve been married for years and can barely agree on what to watch on Netflix. But the house? That crumbling Georgian beauty in the village with the ivy-covered walls and the duck pond out front? It’s their dream. Or at least, it would be… if they could ever actually move in.
One year on, they’re still stuck in their tiny flat, surrounded by half-packed boxes and fully unravelled nerves. The mortgage broker’s ghosting them, the seller’s got cold feet (again), and someone called Nigel keeps emailing about an ancient sewer easement.
From surprise pregnancies (not theirs), to runaway removals vans, to a very unfortunate incident with a raccoon and the surveyor, Waiting to Move is a laugh-out-loud story of love, life, and the deeply cursed journey to home ownership.
Will Kate and Adam ever get their keys? Or is this house move doomed to stay permanently on hold?"
"The Age of Innocence is a timeless masterpiece about forbidden love, the weight of reputation, and the quiet tragedies of a life unlived. Wharton's elegant prose and keen observations breathe life into a world of grand mansions, whispered scandals, and hearts caught in the crossfire of decorum and longing.
Perfect for fans of classic literature, historical drama, and emotionally layered storytelling, this audiobook will transport you to a world both beautiful and heartbreakingly rigid — where even the deepest love must bow to the rules of high society."
"Eine dramatische Familiengeschichte von Kristin Hannah, der Autorin des Weltbestsellers 'Die Nachtigall'
Es ist der Alptraum einer jeden Familie: Die passionierte Reiterin Mikaela wird von ihrem Pferd abgeworfen - und ihr kleiner Sohn Bret gibt sich die Schuld dafür. Als Mikaela in ein tiefes Koma fällt, glaubt ihr Mann Liam fest daran, dass er sie mit seiner Liebe ins Leben zurückholen kann. Gleichzeitig muss er sich jedoch um seine beiden Kinder kümmern, die mit dem Unfall ihrer Mutter zu kämpfen haben. Vor allem Bret ist schwer traumatisiert. Und dann stößt Liam auf ein lang gehütetes Geheimnis seiner Frau ..."
"Step into the glittering world of post-war London with Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway in Bond Street, brought to life in this immersive audiobook experience. Follow Clarissa Dalloway as she moves through the elegant shops and bustling streets of Bond Street, where each encounter stirs memories, emotions, and profound reflections on identity, time, and the lingering effects of war. This introspective journey offers a rich, sensory exploration of a single moment in time, captured with Woolf’s signature stream-of-consciousness brilliance. Perfect for fans of literary fiction, modernist prose, and psychological depth, this audiobook invites you to hear the heartbeat of a society in transition—one thought at a time."
"What happens when a woman dares to imagine power in a world that denies her even autonomy?
In this sharp, sly, and subversive tale, one of America's most original feminist voices turns the tables on society with cool precision and a dash of irony. Written at a time when women were expected to remain silent and self-sacrificing, this short work pulses with quiet rebellion and razor-edged wit.
The author, best known for The Yellow Wallpaper and Women and Economics, brings her signature clarity and fire to a deceptively simple narrative that explores themes of gender, morality, and the intoxicating possibilities of justice. With language that is as brisk as it is biting, she reveals the absurdities of social norms and the limits of polite resistance.
This piece is not a fantasy — though it flirts with the supernatural — but rather a psychological lens focused on the everyday constraints placed on women, and the quiet rage that builds in response. Underneath the humor lies a serious question: what would change if women had the power not only to speak, but to act?
Provocative, compact, and disturbingly relevant, this story is a testament to the author's lifelong commitment to social reform, equality, and unflinching honesty. It may be brief, but it leaves a lasting mark.
Ideal for listeners interested in feminist thought, early 20th-century literature, or stories that challenge conventions with elegance and intellect."
"Руби и Элинор схожи темным цветом кожи, обаянием, природным умом и отчаянным стремлением получить образование и сделать карьеру. Только Руби пытается вырваться из откровенной нищеты и мечтает о колледже, а Элинор, студентка Университета Говарда, готовая сутками работать в библиотеке родного учебного заведения, решает задачку посложнее: как просочиться в элитные круги Вашингтона. Однако судьбы Руби и Элинор пересекаются самым неожиданным образом в «Доме Евы», приюте для незамужних матерей, когда обе девушки влюбляются в «неподходящих мужчин»: ведь по мнению американского общества 1950-х годов небогатые темнокожие девушки не имеют права посягать на белых… Оказавшись в безвыходной ситуации, обе героини вынуждены принять судьбоносные решения…"
"LA MÍTICA FÁBRICA DE LA CARTUJA ABRE DE NUEVO SUS PUERTAS
Vive secretos, intrigas y pasiones en la Sevilla de comienzos del siglo XX
UNA MUJER MARCADA POR LOS RECUERDOS
Sevilla, 1911. Han pasado nueve años desde que Trinidad viajó a la ciudad para descubrir la historia de su familia, ligada a las míticas vajillas de La Cartuja. Instalada de nuevo en Inglaterra y volcada en su labor como ceramista, recibe una carta de la marquesa de Pickman, la propietaria de la fábrica de loza, que la hará regresar al lugar que marcó su vida.
UN DESAFÍO ARTÍSTICO IRRESISTIBLE
La propuesta es participar en el gran proyecto que hará brillar la ciudad como nunca: la construcción de la plaza de España, donde deberá trabajar mano a mano con el ambicioso arquitecto Aníbal González. Este enorme desafío artístico llevará a Trinidad desde las aristocráticas fiestas en el palacio del Real Alcázar hasta los humildes talleres de Triana, haciendo que su destino se vea zarandeado por la lucha de clases y el amor de dos hombres.
UNA EMOCIONANTE SAGA HISTÓRICA QUE PERDURARÁ EN EL TIEMPO
Tras el éxito de La dama de La Cartuja, Inma Aguilera continúa la envolvente y adictiva saga histórica que ha enamorado a miles de lectores, en esta ocasión con el origen de la majestuosa plaza de España de Sevilla como telón de fondo.
Pasión, misterio y amor en los albores del siglo XX.
La crítica ha dicho sobre La dama de La Cartuja:
«La novela revelación del año».
RNE
«Magistral. Un viaje maravilloso por el bello arte de la alfarería y los escenarios más auténticos de Sevilla».
Cadena SER
«Una de las firmas más prometedoras de las letras españolas».
Canal Sur
«Una obra inteligente, fascinante y elegante que te transportará a la Sevilla del siglo XIX».
ELLE
«Una preciosa historia de amor que enfrenta prejuicios por un legado inolvidable».
El Español
«Secretos familiares, grandes pasiones, amores imposibles y mucho misterio».
El Correo
«Una de las promesas literarias de la actualidad».
COPE"
"'Imbuidos de afán de no dejar morir el bagaje de la imaginación africana, de la imaginación negra, de la imaginación que no sale de leer ni escribir, Amalialú y yo nos encontramos. Es seguro que los cuentos del Chocó no son africanos, son chocoanos, pero, aunque en algo del fondo, sí lo son. También son africanos. Son negros. Son nuestros'. Por Arnoldo Palacios"
"Un abuelo y su nieta emprenden un viaje por carretera para participar en un concurso de coleccionistas. Es el tiempo en que en Colombia reinan los racionamientos de luz y las pescas milagrosas. Con fantasía y humor el abuelo defiende a su nieta de la precariedad y el abandono. Cuando los roles de cuidado se invierten, la nieta debe crear nuevas maneras de sostener la casa, el cuerpo y la memoria. Andrea Beaudoin Valenzuela construye un relato en dos tiempos para imaginar con una prosa sobrecogedora las formas no convencionales con las que hacemos familia."
"Baby groups: a warm, supportive haven for new mums? Yeah, not so much. Or is it just Stevie?
Motherhood has turned Stevie’s world upside down. She adores her baby, but the loneliness, exhaustion, and constant spit-up are wearing her down. With her husband Ted working nonstop she doesn’t want to add to his stress, so she turns to the internet instead.
Enter First-Time Mum, her anonymous, no-filter blog that strips away the Insta-perfect facade of parenting. As her brutally honest posts gain traction, Stevie finds real-life allies in the fierce Nelle and the effortlessly charming Will. But when her blog goes viral, she faces a choice: keep hiding behind the screen or step into the spotlight and own her truth.
A sharp, hilarious must-read for fans of Emma Murray, Kathryn Wallace, and Suzy K. Quinn.
Poppy Dolan lives is a prolific author of many laugh-out-loud romantic comedies, including the bestselling The Bad Boyfriends Bootcamp.
Poppy Dolan is simply unputdownable.’ Claudia Carroll
'The feel-good book of the year' Vanessa Greene
'Wonderfully warm and laugh-out-loud funny... you cannot fail to be uplifted by it.' Cressida McLaughlin
'Gorgeously warm and funny... the cosiest, most charming and feel-good book I've read all year.' Victoria Fox"
"Welcome to Bluebell Hall. Pull up a wonky chair, grab a cream bun and settle into a story about a little village, a determined caretaker – and plenty of bunting.
At twenty-nine, Connie’s life isn’t exactly going to plan. So when her beloved gran dies, she returns to her childhood village to take over gran’s old role of caretaker at Bluebell Hall, the heart of the Hazelhurst community.
But when developers threaten to shut it down, Connie refuses to let it go without a fight. Armed with a needle, thread, and a wildly ambitious plan, she rallies the village to prove Bluebell Hall is worth saving.
Can Connie rescue Bluebell Hall—and can she stitch her own life back together in the process?
Perfect for fans of Sasha Morgan and Suzanne Snow.
Poppy Dolan is a prolific author of many laugh-out-loud romantic comedies, including the bestselling 'The Bad Boyfriends Bootcamp.'
Poppy Dolan is simply unputdownable.’ Claudia Carroll
'The feel-good book of the year' Vanessa Greene
'Wonderfully warm and laugh-out-loud funny... you cannot fail to be uplifted by it.' Cressida McLaughlin
'Gorgeously warm and funny... the cosiest, most charming and feel-good book I've read all year.' Victoria Fox"
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