Literature Audiobooks

The Game of 100 Candles: Chilling stories from Japanese folklore

"Brought to you by Penguin. A must-have for anyone fascinated by the darker side of Japanese folklore. Are you ready to play The Game of 100 Candles? Beneath the global fascination with manga and anime lies a shadowy realm teeming with Japan's yokai monsters, mutants, and vengeful mononoke spirits. These eerie entities have gripped imaginations with their terrifying allure since the Edo period, weaving a dark tapestry of folklore that continues to captivate and haunt to this day. In The Game of 100 Candles, 99 uncanny tales, known as 'kaidan', await to reveal the dark side of Japanese folklore. Discover a world of bizarre entities, animate objects, shapeshifters, and spectral hybrids that inspired modern art forms like kabuki theatre, Pokémon, J-Horror, and the monsters of Murakami Takashi. Step inside The Game of 100 Candles, but beware, this test of samurai courage may bring about an even greater horror. © Paola Cantatore 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Paola Cantatore (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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The Secret Lives of Sims: Discover the weird and wonderful world of The Sims like never before

Plumbella (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Revolution in The Heart: Stories Inspired by Ursula K. Le Guin

"15 brand-new short stories inspired by and in honour of legendary writer Ursula K. Le Guin. Featuring Ann Leckie, Karen Joy Fowler, Charlie Jane Anders, Kelly Link, Ai Jiang and many others. Revolution in the Heart is a collection of 15 brand new stories by a group of celebrated authors, all inspired by one of the iconic figures in all of science fiction and fantasy: the legendary and award-winning Ursula K. Le Guin. From the appearance of her first work of short fiction in 1962 to the publication of the last in 2016, Ursula K. Le Guin was a master storyteller, winning innumerable awards, and achieving both commercial and literary success. She created the beloved stories of Earthsea alongside the urgent and essential stories of the Hain, pushing forward the form and concepts of science fiction and fantasy - reshaping them into forward-thinking genres. This collection honours her legacy with stories from authors she inspired: Ann Leckie Molly Gloss Kelly Link Charlie Jane Anders Sarah Pinsker Chana Porter Ai Jiang Alaya Dawn Johnson S. Qiouyi Lu E. Lily Yu Vandana Singh Aliya Whiteley Premee Mohamed Darice Little Badger Karen Joy Fowler"

TBD (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Unbroken: In Pursuit of Freedom for Palestine

"Brought to you by Penguin. For more than two decades, Marwan Barghouti has been held in an Israeli prison cell, much of that time in total isolation. Yet his voice has never been forgotten. Described by the Economist as ‘the world’s most important prisoner’ and often referred to as Palestine’s Mandela, Barghouti remains the most widely supported Palestinian political leader. As a long-standing advocate of peace grounded in justice and equality, he has become an enduring symbol of unity and hope – even from behind bars. Unbroken brings together, for the first time, a powerful and intimate portrait of Barghouti’s life and struggle for a free Palestine: private letters to his family, personal writings, correspondence with global public figures, press interviews, public statements and rare personal photographs. This is his story, in his own words. Unsilenced, unbroken. © Marwan Barghouti 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Marwan Barghouti (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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The Last Days of Vic & Coco

"They call them Crown Vic and Baby Blue… From the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Atmosphere, Daisy Jones & The Six, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo comes a daring story of two friends chasing their biggest score yet – and risking everything that holds them together. As any good hustler can tell you, every con works the same way: - Identify an unsuspecting mark and gain their trust. - Promise them everything they desire… and give them just enough to believe you. - Then take the mark for everything they’ve got and disappear. Victoria Lucchese and Colette Wilson have been running their pool hustle for years, driving around the country and leaving overconfident men with empty wallets in their wake. The con is simple: Coco, magnetic and fearless, draws men in with her good looks and convinces them to play against her friend, Vic. Precise and unstoppable, Vic runs the table clean. Vic and Coco are the closest thing to family either one has ever had… even if they don’t know each other’s real names. But now it’s summer of 1974. Nixon is on the brink of impeachment, there’s an oil crisis, prices are soaring, jobs are scarce, and Vic and Coco are starting to feel the squeeze. Word is spreading about two women to watch out for, and they’re running out of places to hide and marks to hustle. That’s when they set in motion a plan that will bring them their biggest payday yet… or cost them everything. Sharp, seductive, and electric, The Last Days of Vic & Coco is set in the sun-and-shadows world of long desert highways, seedy motels, and dive bars. It’s the story of two women living by their wits, making their own rules, and traveling light. Even though they want different things from life, they swear they will stick together. But can you ever really trust the promises of a hustler? © Taylor Jenkins Reid 2027 (P) Penguin Audio 2027"

Taylor Jenkins Reid (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Tales of Starcross

"Brought to you by Penguin. Set against the backdrop of a magical land where unicorns graze, jabberwocks lurk in the rivers and mermaids swim in the ocean, a bard tells the captivating story of three unlikely heroes. A young girl, orphaned by a plague deadlier that the Black Death, who carries a cure in her veins; a woman of the forest, who may be the only one able to name the plague and protect the realm; and a prince, second born but destined to be king. Together, they are destined to save the kingdom. But first they have to find each other... © Clare Reader Collins 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Clare Reader Collins (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Tim Key’s Poetry Programme: The Complete Series 5-7: The BBC Radio 4 Comedy

"Tim Key returns with more comic chaos, musically supported by Tom Basden Award-winning comedian Tim Key is back with three more series of his peculiar poetry programme. Having presented the show from a houseboat, a space simulator and the top of the Shard, he now ventures even further afield in his increasingly ineffective attempts to understand life through the medium of verse. In these 12 episodes, he finds himself stuck in a cable car high above the Norwegian fjords, making a movie in Rome, stranded in an Austrian cave network with the water rising, and broadcasting live from the labour ward where Megan is having a baby. He also prepares to make his TV debut, gets in trouble with Customs at Stansted Airport, heads out on safari (in Woburn) and hits the road in an Americana special... Accompanying him on his adventures are regulars Tom Basden and Katy Wix, and guest stars including Miles Jupp, Bridget Christie, Stephen Merchant, Lolly Adefope, Mike Wozniak, Sam Campbell and Morgana Robinson. ‘His sentences never end where you expect them to and the oddly appealing atmosphere he creates is so spellbinding, it's like emerging from a nice fog when he spits you out at the other end.’ Julia Raeside, The Guardian Cast Key – Tim Key Lord – Tom Basden Megan – Katy Wix Jiffy – Mike Wozniak Sir Hayden – Miles Jupp Pamela – Carlotta Morelli Bunny – Karl Johnson Bogle – Bridget Christie With Stephen Merchant, Lolly Adefope, Sam Campbell, Simon Armstrong, Morgana Robinson Photo by Jonathan Birch © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Tim Key (Author), Bridget Christie, Full Cast, Katy Wix, Lolly Adefope, Mike Wozniak, Miles Jupp, Morgana Robinson, Stephen Merchant, Tim Key, Tom Basden (Narrator)

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Before Ever After: The escapist romantic time travel mystery from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Water Moon

"Brought to you by Penguin. Discover the stunning, sweeping time travel romance from Sunday Times bestselling author of Water Moon. Three years after her husband Max's death, Shelley feels no more adjusted to being a widow than she did that first terrible day. That is, until the doorbell rings. Standing on her front step is a young man who looks so much like Max–same smile, same eyes, same age, same adorable bump in his nose–he could be Max's long-lost relation. He introduces himself as Paolo, an Italian editor of American coffee table books, and shows Shelley some childhood photos. Paolo tells her that the man in the photos, the bearded man who Paolo says is his grandfather though he never seems to age, is Max. Her Max. And he is alive and well. As outrageous as Paolo's claims seem–how could her husband be alive? And if he is, why hasn't he looked her up? – Shelley desperately wants to know the truth. She and Paolo jet across the globe to track Max down–if it is really Max– and along the way, Shelley recounts the European package tour where they had met. As she relives Max's stories of bloody Parisian barricades, medieval Austrian kitchens, and buried Roman boathouses, Shelley begins to piece together the story of who her husband was and what these new revelations mean for her 'happily ever after.' And as she and Paolo get closer to the truth, Shelley discovers that not all stories end where they are supposed to. 'A smartly written romance, mystery and historical adventure all wrapped up in a page-turner that will have you guessing until the very end.' - Adena Halpern, author of The Ten Best Days of My Life © Samantha Sotto Yambao 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Samantha Sotto Yambao (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Love and Gravity: The epic and romantic novel where love defies science and time, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Water Moon

"Brought to you by Penguin. Discover the enchanting speculative romance novel from Sunday Times bestselling author, Samantha Sotto Yambao, about love, magic, and time, published for the first time in the UK! Andrea Louviere is seven years old the first time he appears. While she’s alone in her bedroom, practicing her beloved cello, the light shivers and a crack forms in the wall. Through the crack, she sees a candle, a window, a desk — and a boy. In the eerie silence, the boy clearly sees Andrea too. Then, as quickly as it opened, the crack closes and he vanishes. Over the years, summoning the boy becomes an obsession for Andrea. On her seventeenth birthday, she receives a three-hundred-year-old love letter from Isaac Newton. Andrea knows that Isaac will change the world with his groundbreaking discoveries; the letter tells Andrea that she will change him. As Isaac’s letters intensify in passion and intimacy, Andrea grows determined to follow his clues to their shared destiny — despite a burgeoning romance in the present. Only when she discovers the way into Isaac’s time does Andrea realize that she faces a heartbreaking decision between what was . . . and what might be. “Thoughtful, magical, and alive with romantic alchemy, Love and Gravity is a rare gem of a book, both intellectual and beautiful.” —New York Times bestselling author Sarah Addison Allen © Samantha Sotto Yambao 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Samantha Sotto Yambao (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Jean-Paul Sartre: The Roads to Freedom & more: Four Full-Cast BBC Radio Productions

"A selection of the renowned French philosophers Sartre’s plays. This collection features several dramatisations of Jean-Paul Sartre's works, including The Roads to Freedom, No Way Out (or 'Huis Clos'), Assassins and Nekrassov. These productions showcase Sartre's exploration of existentialism, freedom, and political themes. Notable cast members include David Haig, James Fleet, Zoe Wanamaker, Imogen Stubbs, Ciaran Hinds, and Maurice Denham. ???????Additionally, the collection includes two pieces exploring Sartre's life and work, providing a comprehensive look at his contributions to literature and philosophy."

Jean Paul Sartre (Author), Christian Rodska, Christopher Scott, Ciarán Hinds, David Collings, David Haig, Full Cast, Imogen Stubbs, James Fleet, James Wilby, John McAndrew, Josette Simon, Martyn Read, Miles Anderson, Miriam Margolyes, Stella Gonet, Tony Robinson, Zoe Wanamaker (Narrator)

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The Knowledge of the Holy

A.W. Tozer (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Nanny Nanny

"Brought to you by Penguin. K is waiting for a phone call from her first love. Over a decade ago she made a pact with him: if neither had found a partner, they would marry and have a baby. Now, at 35, after years as a career nanny mothering other women’s children, she has been struck with that relentless, near carnal desperation to give birth. And this call may be the cure. Whilst she waits – in a bar, drinking with friends – she lays out the reasons why she has arrived at this point, and each reason opens a door to the past: to her own childhood; to the wealthy families whose children she has caretaken; to an abusive partnership with a woman that she barely survived. Each thread reveals the complex tangle of thrill and pain, tradition and progress that have led to this call, this choice. A stunning, rare and unexpectedly funny debut, Nanny Nanny upends every expectation of a motherhood book. © K Chiucarello 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

K Chiucarello (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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