Contemporary Women Audiobooks | Fiction

[Spanish] - Coloquio de las quiltras (Serie ENDEBATE): Argumentos caninos ante las crisis del femini

"Premio Iberoamericano de Letras José Donoso 2023 Un ensayo-ficción en el que la quiltra Lina Meruane y la chucha Luna Miguel sostienen un diálogo sagaz plagado de argumentos caninos ante las crisis del feminismo en nuestra era. Siguiendo la huella de los canes cervantinos, Cipión y Berganza, y de las perras Fina y Franca de Rosario Ferré, Lina Meruane organiza en este ensayo-ficción su propio coloquio sobre las tensiones que asaltan a los feminismos contemporáneos. Sus perras callejeras –la vieja quiltra chilena «Lina» y la joven chucha española «Luna» –debaten qué implica la liberación de los cuerpos: tener o no crías, exaltar o no la desnudez, aceptar y practicar las transiciones de toda especie, e incluso legitimar el perreo vis a vis una violencia sexual, sicológica y simbólica todavía impune dentro y fuera de los libros. Este diálogo desenfadado, a ratos un fiero contrapunteo generacional, es, sobre todo, un alegato a favor del examen crítico y de la refutación en vez de la cancelación de los argumentos adversos. Reseñas: «Todos somos perras, da igual la identidad sexual... Perra is a lifestyle. Yo quiero ser una perra y ser libre en mi vida». Rigoberta Bandini «Lina Meruane, cuya prosa se resiste a los usos heredados, es una escritora inteligente, autocrítica, que sabe adelantarse a objeciones [...]. Me quito el sombrero ante ella». Marta Sanz «La prosa de Lina Meruane posee una fuerte potencia literaria: surge de los martillazos de la conciencia, pero también de lo inasible y del dolor». Roberto Bolaño «Una escritora deliberada e inmensamente dotada que entiende cómo el trauma político se conserva para siempre en el cuerpo». The New York Times Sobre Sistema nervioso: «Sistema nervioso arde en la mente mucho después de haberlo leído, como esos fantasmas que circunnavegan nuestra psique y los sinuosos corredores de la historia, para martillarnos en la cabeza con la cruda verdad de que el tiempo no es lineal. La distancia entre el pasado profundo y el presente, muestra Meruane, es mucho más corta de lo que podríamos estar inclinados a pensar». The New York Times Book Review Sobre Contra los hijos: «Contra los hijos es un grito [...] contra el siempre creciente imperio de los hijos que ha convertido a sus progenitores en esclavos y ha devuelto a las mujeres (que recién conquistaban su libertad a la reclusión de la crianza». Vice"

Lina Meruane (Author), Lina Meruane, Luna Miguel (Narrator)

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Since the Day We Kissed

"First love, second chances, and secrets that could destroy it all. When Ethan Bennett returns to Hadley Cove after twenty- two years, Kara Walker is forced to confront the past she thought she'd left behind. With his rescue dog, Hero, at his side, Ethan is stirring up more than just old memories. As they navigate their tangled past, Kara and Ethan must decide: keep their secrets hidden and lose each other forever, or risk it all for a love they thought was lost. When secrets begin to unravel, will the truth set them free? Or will it shatter their second chance at happiness? Each book in the Hadley Cove Sweet Romance series can be read as a stand-alone novel that ends with a happily-ever-after and no cliffhangers. If you enjoy sweet, clean and wholesome, swoonworthy romance stories, you'll want to binge them all. ❤️Book 1: Since the Day We Danced ❤️Book 2: Since the Day We Fell ❤️Book 3: Since the Day We Kissed ❤️Book 4: Since the Day We Wished ❤️Book 5: Since the Day We Left ❤️Book 6: Since the Day We Promised"

Kerk Murray (Author), Luke Welland, Skye Alley (Narrator)

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The Restless Lake

"Tech industry executive Olivia Vandenberg and Olympic athlete Luka Novak cross paths at a wilderness ranch, where their secrets collide as they each struggle with the aftershock of their own painful pasts. - WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award – Best Women's Fiction ~~~ The remote Stehekin Wilderness Ranch, tucked in the heart of the North Cascades, is accessible only by boat or plane. Marketing brochures promise adventures ranging from kayaking or horseback riding to hiking or fishing. Olivia hires former champion Croatian kayaker Luka Novak to guide, not knowing that Luka carries a heavy burden as a survivor of the Yugoslav War. She begins to have doubts about Luka’s past. What did he do in the war? What happened to his fiancé? What led him to this remote corner of the earth? Even as Olivia buries secrets of her own, she fears Luka may not be all that he appears. EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a contemporary women’s fiction drama from the multiple-award-winning author of The Clovis Dig and Invisible by Day. “Ms. Fink has written a fabulous, emotional tale about a group of people coping with change, each in their own unique ways, as they are faced with old and new challenges during their time on the ranch... Ms. Fink is such a talented storyteller that I can’t wait to read more of her work. I’m sure readers will love her ability to move them with her characters’ dilemmas and her fantastic prose.” ~ Seattle Book Review, Susan Miller “A gripping drama, tightly written, with a fine cast of characters. Highly recommended!” ~ The Wishing Shelf, UK (5 STARS)"

Teri Fink (Author), Lisa Negrón, Tim Campbell (Narrator)

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Fearless: Hilarious and Horrible Stories from an Absurd Life Spent in the Woods

"What happens when fear meets freedom? 'Fearless' is a roller-coaster ride of near-death experiences and humorous exploits as Alison Monda backpacks the Pacific Crest Trail and Te Araroa, stares down grizzlies and sharks, engages in a sword fight at her wedding, and survives a cyclone in a skirt. This captivating memoir is your prescription for celebrating mistakes, pushing limits, and feeling comfortable in your own skin—because wearing someone else's will land you in prison, and Monda cares about her readers. Her vivid storytelling captures the essence of her adventures, making readers laugh and gasp in equal measure. Choosing not to live by other people’s expectations and fears, Monda masters her own in this inspirational journey. Written with self-deprecating humor so relatable, you might forget she’s dangling on the end of the bell curve for sane humans. This book is a captivating blend of comedy, adventure, and empowerment. It offers readers a fresh perspective on personal growth and resilience, making it a compelling read for anyone who enjoys a good laugh, a dose of inspiration, and the thrill of outdoor adventures. With every page, you'll laugh, reflect, and find the courage to face your own fears."

Alison Monda (Author), Alison Monda (Narrator)

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The Yellow Wallpaper

"Step into the peeling corners of a sunlit nursery where shadows weave stories, and the wallpaper whispers secrets to the solitary occupant. The Yellow Wallpaper is a haunting exploration of the fine line between reality and madness, told through the intimate, unraveling voice of a woman confined by both a stifling room and the suffocating norms of her time. In this groundbreaking work, Gilman transforms the mundane into the menacing, using the seemingly innocent patterns of wallpaper to reveal a tapestry of despair, resilience, and suppressed creativity. A masterpiece of psychological horror and feminist literature, this story dissects the dark undercurrents of Victorian-era domestic life and its oppressive impact on women's mental health. It invites readers to question the cost of silence, the weight of societal expectations, and the transformative power of imagination in the face of isolation. Whether you seek a spine-tingling Gothic tale or a profound commentary on gender and mental health, The Yellow Wallpaper beckons you to look closer—until you, too, can't look away."

Charlotte Perkins Gilman (Author), John Lingua (Narrator)

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A Paris Dream: A Novella

"From the Amazon bestselling author of Sleeping with Paris comes a charming and poignant short story that will take you on a heartwarming journey through the City of Love... After the loss of her beloved sister and both of her parents, overworked talk show assistant Olivia Banks sets off on a Paris adventure to fulfill the dreams she and her sister once had as little girls. Olivia only has one day to devote to the City of Light before she must return to her demanding job back in Manhattan. But when she steps out of the cab onto the cobblestoned streets of Montmartre and meets a sexy boulanger who wants to help her make all of those dreams come true, Olivia realizes that Paris may have more in store for her than she ever could have imagined."

Juliette Sobanet (Author), Elisabeth Lagelée (Narrator)

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We Are All K.C. Hall

"K.C. (not her birth name) had a crappy childhood. Her father died in a convenience store robbery a few years ago. Now she's about to become a big time movie star. Fingers crossed. But first, she'll have to deal with her estranged mother who just wrote a book. Join her as she avoids the paparazzi, makes peace with her past, makes some new friends and maybe, just maybe gets the big break she needs."

Cameron McVey (Author), LJ Voice 1 (Narrator)

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Northanger Abbey

"Northanger Abbey follows Catherine Morland and family friends Mr. and Mrs. Allen as they visit Bath, England. Seventeen year-old Catherine spends her time visiting newly-made friends, such as Isabella Thorpe, and going to balls. Catherine finds herself pursued by Isabella's brother John Thorpe (Catherine's brother James's friend from university), and by Henry Tilney. She also becomes friends with Eleanor Tilney, Henry's younger sister. Henry captivates her with his view on novels and his knowledge of history and the world. General Tilney (Henry and Eleanor's father) invites Catherine to visit their estate, Northanger Abbey, which, because she has been reading Ann Radcliffe's gothic novel The Mysteries of Udolpho, Catherine expects to be dark, ancient and full of fantastical mystery."

Jane Austin (Author), Elizabeth Klett (Narrator)

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[Chinese] - 婚后恋爱：宠爱蜜如糖: 《婚后恋爱：宠爱蜜如糖》——乌龙成婚，由恨转爱，甜蜜逆袭！

"《婚后恋爱：宠爱蜜如糖》讲述了一段由误会开启，却以深情收尾的浪漫爱情故事。男主角湛霆川，是一位腹黑中带着点小坏的霸道总裁，同时也是个不折不扣的宠妻狂魔。他外表冷酷，内心却对爱人温柔似水，愿意倾尽所有只为博她一笑。命运的安排总是出人意料，幼时曾有过一面之缘的他们，在多年后竟因一场啼笑皆非的乌龙事件被强行按头成婚。起初，两人对这段突如其来的婚姻都抱有抵触情绪，彼此间相看两厌，仿佛对方是自己此生最大的克星。然而，随着时间的推移，在一次次的相处与磨合中，他们逐渐发现了对方身上的闪光点，开始从最初的针锋相对转变为后来的你侬我侬，浓情蜜意得让人羡慕。但好景不长，一场突如其来的误会让他们陷入了冷战，从曾经的如胶似漆变得避而不见。他们究竟经历了怎样的波折与考验？这段婚姻又能否在重重困难中迎来属于它的春天？一切尽在《婚后恋爱：宠爱蜜如糖》中为您揭晓。 http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2yhCURng4uUj_phEqZwKig/"

佚名 (Author), 花溪剧场 (Narrator)

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[German] - Rosenduft in Thunder Point (ungekürzt)

"Mit ihrem Leben in Thunder Point ist Floristin Grace zufrieden, aber ein bisschen aufregender dürfte es schon sein. Vielleicht nicht ganz so wild wie bei Extremsportler Troy. Als er anbietet, ihr neue Horizonte zu eröffnen, überlegt sie nicht lange. Während ihrer Ausflüge entdeckt Grace, dass sie mehr als Freundschaft für Troy empfindet. Allerdings hat sie dem ganzen Küstenstädtchen verschwiegen, wer sie wirklich ist. Und auf Lügen kann man doch keine Zukunft aufbauen, oder? 'Niemand schreibt so anrührend über das Kleinstadtleben wie Robyn Carr' Romantic Times Book Reviews"

Robyn Carr (Author), Elisa Heim (Narrator)

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K.C Hall Is On Her Way

"K.C. Hall is back. So back! And so much more is happening than the last time we saw her. Kalindra Muze has it out for our beloved starlet. The success of Shadows of the Moon 2 hangs in the balance. The feud between K.C. and Kalindra will either save or doom the sequel. Meanwhile in Rapid City, Scott is up to...something. Sophie, too. Also, Luisa has a proposal that K.C. can't not turn down. Except, she does. At first. Then we go to Canada. For a show about a library....where silence....is deadly."

Cameron McVey (Author), LJ McVey (Narrator)

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The Woman next door: Micro Book - Psychological thriller

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. The Woman Next Door In the quiet serenity of a suburban neighborhood, where life is measured by the hum of lawnmowers and friendly waves over picket fences, a newcomer moves into the house next door. Polished and mysterious, the new neighbor exudes an aura of intrigue, turning heads and sparking curiosity. For Laura, a young mother piecing her life back together after the wreckage of a failed marriage, the neighbor’s arrival seems like a welcome distraction. Yet, as their lives begin to intersect, Laura notices that things aren’t as perfect as they seem. Strange events disrupt the peaceful streets. Odd behaviors hint at secrets buried deep. And whispers from the neighbor’s shadowy past weave an unsettling narrative that Laura cannot ignore. As Laura digs deeper, what begins as innocent curiosity spirals into a dangerous obsession. Each revelation pulls her further into a web of lies, deception, and chilling truths. The more she uncovers, the closer she edges to a reality that could shatter her world—or save it. A gripping tale of suspense and human resilience, The Woman Next Door explores the dark corners of trust, the secrets we hide behind closed doors, and the courage it takes to confront the unknown. In this neighborhood, nothing is as it seems—and no one can be trusted. Will Laura find the answers she seeks, or will the neighbor’s secrets prove to be her undoing?"

Ciro Irmici (Author), Digital Voice Madison G (Narrator)

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