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Silent Visitor: A gentle story to fall asleep to
"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In a world that never stops moving, 'Silent Visitor' invites you to experience the profound beauty of stillness. On the screened-in porch of an old farmhouse, Aunt Sylvie sits in her wicker rocking chair, counting stitches in rhythm with the gentle rain. Her silver hair forms a crown around her head, her knitting needles click-clack in counterpoint to the steady creak of her chair, and time itself seems to slow to match her unhurried pace. This immersive journey follows a single rainy evening as Sylvie observes a maple seed that lands on her porch screen—a 'temporary masterpiece that will vanish with the next rain.' Through her patient attention, the smallest of occurrences becomes profound: a single note from a wooden wind chime, the distant call of an owl, the synchronized shower of raindrops falling from oak leaves. 'Silent Visitor' is a meditation on the art of noticing, on finding meaning in simple moments, and on the quiet communion between person and place. Like the maple seed's silver trail along the screen, it reminds us that beauty often appears in unexpected places, 'offering deeper dimensions to those patient enough to notice.' Part of the 'Aunt Sylvie's Porch' series, this audiobook stands entirely on its own as a contemplative experience that invites listeners to slow down and rediscover the richness hidden in ordinary moments. Let this lyrical journey transport you to a place where rain creates music, where silence speaks volumes, and where the smallest visitor can bring the greatest joy."
Jonah Jarrow (Author), Digital Voice Nathaniel E (Narrator)
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Cherry Blossom Rainbows: A gentle story to fall asleep to
"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In a world that never stops rushing, 'Cherry Blossom Rainbows' invites you to pause and breathe. Step into Clara's attic studio, where morning rain taps gently against bay windows and time moves at the pace of watercolor spreading across paper. As dawn breaks, watch through Clara's eyes as each raindrop transforms into a prism, holding entire rainbows within their delicate curves. Experience the quiet ritual of her creative practice—the chipped blue mug of lavender tea, the careful selection of 'cherry blossom pink, the color of gentle hope,' and the patient observation of light changing moment by moment. This immersive meditation follows a single morning as Clara captures the essence of rain-soaked cherry blossoms, revealing how extraordinary beauty exists in the smallest details of ordinary moments. The soft patter of raindrops, the dance of chickadees among wet branches, the transformation of light through water—all become portals to a deeper awareness. 'Cherry Blossom Rainbows' is the first in the Studio of Calm series, though each audiobook stands completely on its own. More than a story, this experience is an invitation to rediscover the art of noticing, the pleasure of slowness, and the peace that comes from complete presence. Like Clara's painting, it reminds us that some experiences cannot be rushed—that in a world of constant noise, quiet attention might be our most precious resource. Let this lyrical journey transport you to a place where raindrops hold rainbows and time moves to the rhythm of gentle rain."
Jonah Jarrow (Author), Digital Voice Nathaniel E (Narrator)
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Silver Trails: A gentle story to fall asleep to
"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In a world that rushes forward without pause, 'Silver Trails' invites you to witness the profound beauty of slowing down. In Clara's attic studio, morning rain creates a gentle symphony against bay windows as time flows at the pace of fog rising from a distant creek. Through Clara's observant eyes, witness as boundaries blur between water and air, as a garden snail leaves its glistening signature across glass, creating what Clara calls 'a temporary masterpiece that will vanish with the next rain.' This immersive journey follows a single morning as Clara captures the essence of fog embracing water, revealing how the most ordinary moments contain extraordinary wisdom. The steady rhythm of rainfall, the patient determination of a snail's journey, the gradual unveiling of landscape as mist retreats—all become metaphors for a different way of moving through the world. Part of the Studio of Calm series, this audiobook stands entirely on its own as a meditation on the art of noticing, on finding meaning in subtle transformations, and on the quiet communion between artist and environment. Like the silver trail left by the snail on Clara's window, it reminds us that beauty often reveals itself gradually, 'offering deeper dimensions to those patient enough to notice.' Let this lyrical experience transport you to a place where fog whispers secrets, where creek waters write momentary poetry, and where the rain's continuous embrace connects all things in gentle persistence."
Jonah Jarrow (Author), Digital Voice Nathaniel E (Narrator)
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"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In the heart of a revolution that would forever change the face of France, one woman stands at the crossroads of loyalty, betrayal, and survival. The Bookshop of Betrayal takes you deep into the storm brewing beneath the cobbled streets of Paris, where a city in turmoil teeters on the edge of destruction—and so does Isabelle Dupont's very identity. Once the privileged daughter of an aristocratic family, Isabelle’s life is ripped apart by the violent winds of revolution. The bookshop that serves as her sanctuary is located in the shadows of a Paris that’s been overtaken by whispers of revolt, fervor, and the promise of justice. Here, within the worn walls of the shop, Isabelle grapples with the monumental choice between standing by her bloodline and embracing the ideals of the revolution that have captured the hearts of the oppressed. As Paris burns with revolutionary fire, Isabelle learns the unsettling truth about her father’s involvement in a conspiracy—one that threatens to crush the very heart of the revolution. Caught between the loyalty to her family’s name and her duty to the cause she’s come to believe in, Isabelle faces an agonizing dilemma: use the dangerous knowledge she has uncovered to help the revolutionaries or protect her family’s legacy from total erasure. Haunted by betrayal and a deepening sense of her role in this new world, Isabelle must decide whether to sacrifice her last ties to the life she once knew. In a moment of searing conflict, the woman she’s becoming is forced to confront the man who once stood by her side—Lucien, a man whose secrets have just come to light. In a Paris scarred by bloodshed and uncertainty, Isabelle’s final decision will not only reshape her future but will mark her as either a hero of the revolution—or a traitor to all she’s ever loved."
Deborah Daniels (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)
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[Spanish] - Entre Estación y Estación
"Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital. Historias breves. Esta breve colección de micro relatos presenta 14 historias en la que el personaje principal aparece en diferentes situaciones y experiencias vitales compartiendo en todas ellas solamente un rasgo suyo. Aunque es una colección de escucha rápida, las historias abordan temas como las relaciones románticas, el futuro de la humanidad, robots e IA, el empoderamiento de la mujer, la salud mental, o la naturaleza entre otros. Como en toda historia breve lo que se omite es tan importante como lo vivido por los personajes."
Óscar Hdez. Mañas (Author), Voz Digital Simón G (Narrator)
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"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. A bond unbreakable. A secret unforgivable. A wish that could kill. Elizabeth and Victoria were born identical—but their lives couldn't be more different. While Elizabeth chose a quiet, sheltered existence, marrying young and living in the shadow of the man she loved, Victoria rose to stardom in the fashion world. Beautiful, brilliant, and blind after a tragic accident, Victoria turned her darkness into power, building a global fashion empire driven by inclusion and sustainability. But behind her success lies envy, betrayal, and a deadly secret no spotlight can hide. As Victoria thrives, someone close to her is harboring a dark wish—one that could end her life. The Silent Wish is a gripping psychological drama filled with emotional twists, complex family dynamics, and a chilling undercurrent of suspense."
Katheryn Rosseau (Author), Digital Voice Madison G (Narrator)
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[German] - Die Sternenforscherin
"Sie weist den Astronauten den Weg zu den Sternen ... Schon früh weiß Maureen, dass die Sterne ihr Lebensthema sind. Sie will unbedingt Astronomin werden und setzt sich gegen alle Widerstände durch. Selbst die Liebe kann sie nicht aufhalten. So schafft sie es bis ganz nach oben: Als erste Chef-Astronomin der NASA arbeitet sie federführend an der Entwicklung des bahnbrechenden Weltraumobservatoriums. Der Sternenhimmel – überwältigend, bezaubernd und letztlich unerklärlich – bleibt die Leidenschaft ihres Lebens. Aber ist der Preis, den sie für ihre Karriere zahlen muss, letztlich zu hoch? Ein spannender und einfühlsamer Roman über eine der brillanten, aber lange vergessenen Frauen in der Wissenschaft."
Nico Mahler (Author), Ann Vielhaben (Narrator)
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"Brought to you by Penguin. ONE STORY. TWO EXES. CAN THEY CHANGE THEIR ENDING? Temi and Wale meet in London. They flirt, date, meet each other's friends. Then they break up. And Wale goes on a reality dating show. Instead of giving in to heartbreak, Temi throws herself into her dream: writing. She's within touching distance of a book deal that would solve all her problems. But publishers keep passing on her novel and bills still have to be paid. So, when the opportunity to ghost-write a celebrity autobiography arises, Temi accepts. And, of course, the celebrity turns out to be Wale... Will Temi and Wale repeat the patterns of their past? Or can they write a whole new story? ‘Such a fun, romantic read’ Beth O’Leary ‘This book melted my stone cold heart’ Jendella Benson ©2024 Lizzie Damilola Blackburn (P)2024 Penguin Audio"
Lizzie Damilola Blackburn (Author), Faith Alabi (Narrator)
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"From the critically acclaimed, bestselling author of Weyward: FOUR SISTERS, SEPARATED BY HISTORY, BOUND BY THE SEA 'Beautiful and magnificent' Jennifer Saint, author of ARIADNE 'A profoundly moving and rich historical story wrapped up in a contemporary murder mystery’ ROSIE ANDREWS, author of THE LEVIATHAN When Lucy arrives at her sister’s house in a wild panic, she doesn’t find the solace she’s desperately seeking – only an abandoned house, in a town steeped in mystery. As Lucy searches for her sister, instead she uncovers tales of missing men. Stories of women drowned just off the coast two hundred years before. Rumours of their voices on the waves. Can the voices lead Lucy to her sister – or are they trying to pull them both under? 'I can't wait to see what Emilia Hart writes next' Kate Morton READERS ARE SAYING… ‘This book is a beauty. A real hidden gem. Beautifully woven storytelling’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I devoured this book in a few days, desperate to get the next piece of the puzzle’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘There are few reads that leave me completely speechless and this is one of them’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A truly captivating book’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Emilia Hart's book 'The Sirens' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-02-17."
Emilia Hart (Author), Felicity Rose, Fiona Kennedy, Kate Winter (Narrator)
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"The second novel in the Dirty Diana trilogy – a story of desire within marriage from the stars of the hit feminist erotic podcast Dirty Diana … Diana has her freedom – isn’t that what she wanted? After years of watching her safe marriage go stale, Diana Wood separated from her husband, Oliver. But as his newly single life soars and she eats cereal for dinner, Diana begins to question her choices. When a client invites her to Paris, she jumps at the chance – not only can she work on her secret project, showcasing real women’s deepest fantasies, but an elusive lover from her past will be there too. As she heads off to the City of Light, Diana intends to indulge in every one of her desires – culinary, artistic, fashionable and sensual. But holidays don’t last for ever. Is it possible to be married and be the spontaneous, creative, fully alive woman she rediscovers in Paris?"
Jen Besser (Author), Beth Hicks (Narrator)
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"THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! "A fast-paced and vibrant wartime tale of holding on to love against the odds and learning to fight for the truth." -Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Daughter A Parisian department store, a mysterious necklace and a woman's quest to unlock a decade-old mystery are at the center of this riveting novel of love and survival, from New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff London, 1953. Louise is still adjusting to her postwar role as a housewife when she discovers a necklace in a box at a secondhand shop. The box is marked with the name of a department store in Paris, and she is certain she has seen the necklace before, when she worked with the Red Cross in Nazi-occupied Europe -and that it holds the key to the mysterious death of her friend Franny during the war. Following the trail of clues to Paris, Louise seeks help from her former boss Ian, with whom she shares a romantic history. The necklace leads them to discover the dark history of Lévitan-a once-glamorous department store that served as a Nazi prison, and Helaine, a woman who was imprisoned there, torn apart from her husband when the Germans invaded France. Louise races to find the connection between the necklace, the department store and Franny's death. But nothing is as it seems, and there are forces determined to keep the truth buried forever. Inspired by the true story of Lévitan, Last Twilight in Paris is both a gripping mystery and an unforgettable story about sacrifice, resistance and the power of love to transcend in even the darkest hours. "
Pam Jenoff (Author), Saskia Maarleveld, Thérèse Plummer (Narrator)
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""A hugely entertaining Roman world Romantasy-with a hilarious heroine and smoldering hero."-ELODIE HARPER, bestselling author of The Wolf Den In the last days of the Roman Empire, a desperate princess and a brutal Gothic warlord forge a dangerous alliance. Julia, only daughter of the emperor of Rome, lives a life of excess and freedom. Wine, philosophy, and scandal-she revels in hedonism. But when her father dies and her teenage brother takes the throne, he will stop at nothing to seize control of both the empire and his wayward sister. And now Alaric of the Visigoths, a ferocious warrior who has battled Rome for years, has come to the capital to bargain for his homeland. When Julia rebels against the marriage her brother has ordered her to accept, he responds by publicly punishing her lover in the Colosseum. Realizing how perilous her position is, Julia impulsively turns to Alaric-the empire's sworn enemy, and the one man who can make Rome tremble. Julia must find a way to make an ally of Alaric, a man she can't trust-a terrifying warlord with the power to bring both Julia and the empire to their knees-in an edgy, sexy cat-and-mouse game of attraction, defiance, and lust. "
Jenny Williamson (Author), Lisa Flanagan (Narrator)
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