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How to Survive Camping: The Lady in Chains: You'll laugh, you'll scream, you'll never look at a spid

"Campground manager Kate returns in this supernatural, campy, funny horror tale filled with mysterious monsters and spine-chilling encounters – perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix, Welcome to Night Vale and You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight. Every year, Goat Valley Campground manager Kate sends out a pamphlet titled 'How to Survive Your Camping Experience'. It contains a list of rules to help campers have an enjoyable experience and hopefully survive any encounters with the campground's other… inhabitants. But this year it will take more than a list of rules to keep everyone safe. Monsters that were previously lying dormant are starting to stir, and they're waking up hungry. Among them is the Lady in Chains, a creature feared by both human and inhuman things alike. Her reappearance creates an upheaval in the balance of power in the campground by renewing an old grudge with the harvesters, who are willing to sacrifice anyone they get their hands on in order to gain an advantage. With the harvesters on the prowl, the Lady in Chains hunting her down and a sinister spider infestation to deal with, it looks like Kate is going to have her hands full keeping her campers alive, and she'll need all the allies she can get. Even if those allies aren't actually… human. Based on the popular r/NoSleep Reddit stories, How to Survive Camping is an unputdownable horror series that will terrify you and make you laugh in equal measure. BOOK ONE: The Man With No Shadow BOOK TWO: The Lady in Chains"

Bonnie Quinn (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms

"The award-winning co-anchor of PBS NewsHour presents a sweeping and insightful retrospective on the history of Black comedy in America. Black comedians have long played a pivotal role in shaping the American sense of humor. The 1990s showcased a golden era for Black comedy, highlighted by the surge of iconic sitcoms that redefined television and left a lasting cultural imprint. Shows like In Living Color, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Living Single, Martin, and A Different World stood on the shoulders of decades of groundbreaking work by Black comedians, both on-screen and on-stage, to deliver nuanced portrayals of life, family, and culture. Yet, just decades earlier, the idea of Black artists dominating American airwaves with characters that were both hilarious and heartfelt would have been unimaginable. How did it come to be? The journey begins with 19th-century minstrel shows – offensive by today’s standards but the first stage for Black performers to reach mainstream audiences. Over time, comedians challenged racial stereotypes, exploring race and identity through humor. Icons like Jackie “Moms” Mabley, Redd Foxx, Dick Gregory, Flip Wilson, Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg, and Eddie Murphy shifted perceptions and changed how the nation understood itself. In this incisive history, Geoff Bennett tells the story of how they did it. In Black Out Loud, Bennett chronicles the transformative history of Black comedy in America, drawing on research and interviews with the actors and executives behind some of the most impactful shows. This brilliant exploration traces the evolution of Black comics and provocateurs who reshaped the culture and ultimately became powerful agents of social change -- transforming the way America laughed along the way. Includes interviews and insights from: Martin Lawrence, Robert Townsend, Debbie Allen, Tisha Campbell, Keenan Ivory Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Quinta Brunson, Arsenio Hall, and many more!"

Geoff Bennett (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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You're So Strong: On Grief and Letting Go of My Favorite Compliment

"How do you continue on with life while grieving something you were never prepared for? One moment, Leslie Harter-Berg had it pretty darn good, and the next, she was a thirty-year-old widow and single mom to two rowdy boys under the age of three. Thrust into the arms of grief, her new life consisted of strange tasks, like notifying AT&T that her husband no longer needed unlimited data and deciding what to do with his grown-man Lego collection while she also planned a memorial and parented solo. This is Leslie Harter-Berg's story, but it could be anyone's. Anyone who has lost a spouse or experienced another kind of grief--when life doesn't go as planned, but it keeps right on truckin' without waiting for you to catch your breath. But Leslie's learned a thing or two since her husband's sudden death in 2019. Throughout her poignant and funny attempts to 'do grief right,' she came to accept that no one was grading her on her grief and that surviving is often a lot more profound and beautiful than thriving. In this poignant, humorous, slightly irreverent yet totally relatable memoir-meets-grief-guide, Leslie will help you: - Let go of the need to find a silver lining or a greater purpose in your grief - Validate the odd, mundane, and very real things that happen after the death of a loved one or another traumatic life event - Redefine the stages of grief--and do the best living you can muster - Embrace the beautiful tension of conflicting emotions as you accept a life you never expected to live - Know that life can still be amazing as you move forward and find hope again You can be simultaneously splitting your gut laughing while carrying a constant ache of sadness in that very same gut. You can look forward to a future with someone while also resenting that a future has stopped being with another. And you can move through life after loss by relinquishing the need to 'be so strong' and allowing yourself to fall apart--so God can grieve with you and put you back together."

Leslie Harter-Berg (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Lost Lambs

"Brought to you by Penguin. The Flynns are not alright. It’s been disastrous since Bud and Catherine opened up their marriage, and none of the Flynns can remember the last time a meal was cooked, a load of laundry done, or a social code abided by. Their daughters spiral in their own chaotic orbits: Abigail, the eldest, is dating a man in his twenties nicknamed War Crime Wes; Louise, the middle child, maintains a secret correspondence with an online terrorist; the brilliant youngest, Harper, is being sent to wilderness reform camp due to her insistence that someone – or something – is monitoring the town’s citizens. Casting a shadow across their lives, and their small coastal town, is Paul Alabaster, a nefarious local billionaire. Rumours of corruption circulate, but no one dares dig too deep. No one except Harper, whose obsession with Alabaster’s machinations sends the family hurtling into a criminal conspiracy – one that may just, finally, bring them closer together. This is an original, funny and compassionate portrait of the perverse pleasures and perils of our most intimate reality: our family. © Madeline Cash 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Madeline Cash (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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The Way Love Goes: A Guide to Building a “Beaurtiful” and Everlasting Relationship

"Read by “Da Brat” DuPart and her wife Judy DuPart Hip-hop legend “Da Brat” DuPart and her wife Judy DuPart, stars of WEtv’s highly rated reality series Brat Loves Judy, share their journey to the altar and parenthood in this candid relationship guide and marriage memoir. Hip-hop legend Da Brat and beauty entrepreneur Jesseca “Judy” Harris-Dupart’s love story is as heartwarming as it is improbable. As rumors about her sexuality abounded, “Brat” believed she would remain “in the closet” until she took her last breath. But lightning struck when the rapper and the businesswoman met in 2017. Though their chemistry was instant and undeniable, the two went their separate ways. Reconnecting at the Essence Festival a few years later, Da Brat made the bold decision to publicly come out and confirmed their relationship in March 2020. Their love blossoming into their own successful reality show Brat Loves Judy, and two years later their marriage. Within a few months of sharing vows, the couple announced that Da Brat was pregnant, and on July 6, 2023, the pair welcomed a baby boy named True Legend Harris-Dupart. Part memoir and part relationship guide, The Way Love Goes, is laugh-out-loud funny and filled with warmth and love—just like its authors. Told in Da Brat’s signature Chicago tone, and Judy’s distinctive New Orleans patois, they each take turns detailing common relationship challenges, from sharing successful and meaningful communication to creating balance to coping with jealousy—and how they conquered them."

DaBrat & Judy (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Choreplay: The Marriage-Saving Magic of Getting Your Head Out of Your Ass

"A hilarious and helpful account of what it really takes, as a straight man, to keep your marriage going strong. Choreplay is a laugh‑out‑loud, gamified guide to recognize what you've got before you lose it all. It's about putting in the effort in small ways that yield big results, like bringing your wife her morning coffee in bed, learning the names of your children's doctors and what medicines they take, exercising, protecting your gains, doing what you want, and going the f*ck to bed! This manual is part advice, part memoir, and a lot of comedy. Most of all, it's a testament to love conquering all the petty, banal strife and turning those day‑to‑day moments into the very thing that saves a marriage. Guaranteed sex for life, but also self‑worth. Many men give plenty, but it's wiser to give well-to our partners, our families, and ourselves. Jordan Carlos has mastered the art of choreplay, and you, my dude, can f*ck with it too."

Jordan Carlos (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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One Person Found This Helpful: Series 3: A BBC Radio 4 Comedy Panel Game

"One Person Found This Helpful is a lively panel game hosted by the witty Frank Skinner, bringing together an all-star line-up of celebrity guests to revel in the hilarity of online reviews. Over the course of seven entertaining episodes, the guests are challenged to decipher the good, the bad, and the downright baffling reviews, guessing what exactly is being described. With plenty of laughs and unexpected twists, the celebrities might even try their hand at crafting their own amusing reviews, making for a fun-filled celebration of the quirks of internet commentary."

David Tyler, Jason Hazeley, Simon Evans (Author), Frank Skinner (Narrator)

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Is This A Cry For Help?: A Novel

"Emily Austin, the bestselling "queen of darkly quirky, endearingly flawed heroines" (Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus), returns with a luminous new novel following a librarian who comes back to work after a mental breakdown only to confront book-banning crusaders in an empowering story of grief, love, and the power of libraries. Darcy's life turned out better than she could have ever imagined. She is a librarian at the local branch, while her wife Joy runs a book binding service. Between the two of them, there is no more room on their shelves with their ample book collections, various knickknacks and bobbles, and dried bouquets. Rounding out their ideal life is two cats and a sun-soaked house by the lake. But when Darcy receives the news that her ex-boyfriend, Ben, has passed away, she spirals into a pit of guilt and regret, resulting in a mental breakdown and medical leave from the library. When she returns to work, she is met by unrest in her community, and protests surrounding intellectual freedom, resulting in a call for book bans and a second look at the branch's upcoming DEI programs. Through the support of her community, colleagues, and the personal growth that results from examining her previous relationships, Darcy comes into her own agency and the truest version of herself. Is This a Cry for Help? not only offers a moving portrait of queer life after coming of age but also powerfully explores questions about sexuality, community, and the importance of libraries."

Emily Austin (Author), TBD (Narrator)

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Only Fools and Horses: Series 1 & 2: 15 Classic TV Soundtracks including Christmas specials

"The complete soundtracks of the first two series of the iconic comedy show, plus Christmas specials One of the nation’s best-loved sitcoms, Only Fools and Horses ran for seven series and 18 Christmas specials between 1981 and 2003. Created and written by John Sullivan of Citizen Smith fame, the show won numerous awards, and is often voted amongst the top British TV programmes. Now you can revisit how it all began, as we’re introduced to the Trotter trio – market trader and entrepreneur Del Boy (David Jason), his ‘little bruv’ Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), who reluctantly gets roped in to Del’s dodgy dealings, and Grandad (Lennard Pearce), who minds their Peckham flat from the comfort of his armchair. When Rodney becomes a partner in Trotters Independent Traders, things don’t go quite as he’d hoped. Despite Del’s assurances that ‘this time next year, we’ll be millionaires’, his money-making wheezes always seem to backfire – from a bit of bother with some briefcases to an open-top bus tour that doesn’t attract any punters and a chandelier-cleaning scheme that ends in disaster… Plus, in ‘Christmas Cracker’, the Trotters contemplate yet another Christmas of TV repeats, closed pubs and Grandad's cooking; and in ‘Diamonds are for Heather’, Del meets a new woman – can romance cure his yuletide blues? NB: The language on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast. Some small edits have had to be made for music copyright purposes. Production credits Created and written by John Sullivan Theme song written, composed and lyrics performed by John Sullivan Produced by Ray Butt Directed by Martin Shardlow and Ray Butt ‘Christmas Crackers’ produced and directed by Bernard Thompson Edited by John Jarvis, Chris Wadsworth, Mike Jackson, Mike Taylor, Graham Sisson and John Dunstan Production Designers: Terry Snoaden, Cynthia Kljuco, Derek Evans, Andy Dimond and Don Giles Executive Producer: John Sullivan Associate Producer: Gail Evans Cast Del – David Jason Rodney – Nicholas Lyndhurst Grandad – Lennard Pearce Trigger – Roger Lloyd Pack Boycie – John Challis Sid – Roy Heather Episode guide First broadcast on BBC One on the following dates: Series 1 (8 September - 13 October 1981) Big Brother Go West Young Man Cash and Curry The Second Time Around A Slow Bus to Chingford The Russians are Coming Christmas Crackers (28 December 1981) Series 2 (21 October - 2 December 1982) The Long Legs of the Law Ashes to Ashes A Losing Streak No Greater Love The Yellow Peril It Never Rains... A Touch of Glass Diamonds are for Heather (30 December 1982) © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

John Sullivan (Author), David Jason, Full cast, Lennard Pearce, Nicholas Lyndhurst (Narrator)

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Only Fools and Horses: Series 5 & 6: 15 Classic TV Soundtracks including Christmas specials

"The complete soundtracks of the fifth and sixth series of the much-loved comedy show – plus Christmas specials From 1981 to 2003, Only Fools and Horses followed the lives of lovable Cockney wheeler-dealer Del Boy and his hapless but loyal younger brother Rodney – winning the nation’s heart in the process, along with a multitude of awards. Over 40 years later, it remains as popular as ever, and regularly ranks amongst the UK’s greatest ever TV shows. This cushty collection features a wealth of memorable moments including Del and Raquel’s first meeting, and Rodney and Cassandra’s wedding. In addition, the Trotters become involved in a hold-up at their local supermarket, Del reinvents himself as a yuppy, the boys acquire an explosive box of inflatable sex dolls and Rodney wins a holiday to Mallorca – but there’s a catch… And there’s festive fun in ‘A Royal Flush’, ‘The Frog’s Legacy’ and ‘Dates, as Rodney romances an aristocrat’s daughter, Del hunts for buried treasure, and the duo host a surprise birthday party for Uncle Albert. Scripted by John Sullivan and starring David Jason as Del Boy, Nicholas Lyndhurst as Rodney, Buster Merryfield as Uncle Albert, Tessa Peake-Jones as Raquel and Gwyneth Strong as Cassandra, these timeless episodes are the absolute crème de la menthe. NB: The language on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast. Some small edits have had to be made for music copyright purposes. Production credits Created and written by John Sullivan Theme song written, composed and lyrics performed by John Sullivan Produced by Ray Butt and Gareth Gwenlan Directed by Mandie Fletcher and Tony Dow Edited by John Jarvis, Chris Wadsworth, Graham Taylor, John Dunstan, Ed Wooden and John Wilkinson Production Designers: Mark Sevant, Paul Trerise and Graham Lough Executive Producer: John Sullivan Associate Producer: Gail Evans Cast Del – David Jason Rodney – Nicholas Lyndhurst Uncle Albert – Buster Merryfield Trigger – Roger Lloyd Pack Boycie – John Challis Mickey Pearce – Patrick Murray Marlene – Sue Holderness Denzil – Paul Barber Mike – Kenneth MacDonald Raquel – Tessa Peake-Jones Cassandra – Gwyneth Strong Sid – Roy Heather Jevon – Steven Woodcock Alan Parry – Denis Lill Pamela Parry – Wanda Ventham Episode guide First broadcast on BBC One on the following dates: Series 5 (31 August - 5 October 1986) From Prussia with Love The Miracle of Peckham The Longest Night Tea for Three Video Nasty Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? A Royal Flush (25 December 1986) The Frog’s Legacy (25 December 1987) Dates (25 December 1988) Series 6 (8 January - 12 February 1989) Yuppy Love Danger UXD Chain Gang The Unlucky Winner Is... Sickness and Wealth Little Problems © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

John Sullivan (Author), Buster Merryfield, David Jason, Full Cast, Nicholas Lyndhurst (Narrator)

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Only Fools and Horses: Series 7: 10 Classic TV Soundtracks including Christmas specials

"The complete soundtracks of the seventh series of the evergreen comedy show – plus Christmas specials Only Fools and Horses first hit our TV screens in 1981, and soon became a national institution. More than 40 years after the last episode aired in 2003, it’s still regularly voted one of the best ever British TV programmes, and its enduring popularity led to two spin-off TV series and a sell-out West End musical. Collected here are 10 triffic episodes of the legendary comedy, including Christmas specials ‘The Jolly Boys’ Outing’, in which Del encounters his lost love; ‘Rodney Come Home’, which sees Raquel moving in; and the double bill ‘Miami Twice’, where Del Boy is mistaken for a mafia Don. There are dark clouds on the horizon in Series 7, as Rodney’s marriage to Cassandra hits the rocks, but moments of hilarity too, as Raquel duets with ‘singing dustman’ Tony Angelino at the local cabaret club. And with the birth of baby Damien, the future looks bright for Del Boy and family… Written by John Sullivan (Citizen Smith, Just Good Friends), these sparkling soundtracks star David Jason as Del Boy, Nicholas Lyndhurst as Rodney, Buster Merryfield as Uncle Albert, Tessa Peake-Jones as Raquel and Gwyneth Strong as Cassandra, with a guest appearance from Jim Broadbent as Roy Slater. NB: The language on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast. Some small edits have had to be made for music copyright purposes Production credits Created and written by John Sullivan Theme song written, composed and lyrics performed by John Sullivan Produced by Gareth Gwenlan Directed by Tony Dow Edited by John Jarvis, Chris Wadsworth and Jacqui Bass Production Designers: John Anderson and Richard McManan-Smith Executive Producer: John Sullivan Associate Producer: Gail Evans Cast Del – David Jason Rodney – Nicholas Lyndhurst Grandad – Lennard Pearce Uncle Albert – Buster Merryfield Trigger – Roger Lloyd Pack Boycie – John Challis Mickey Pearce – Patrick Murray Marlene – Sue Holderness Denzil – Paul Barber Mike – Kenneth MacDonald Raquel – Tessa Peake-Jones Cassandra – Gwyneth Strong Sid – Roy Heather Jevon – Steven Woodcock Alan Parry – Denis Lill Pamela Parry – Wanda Ventham Roy Slater – Jim Broadbent Baby Damien – Grant Stevens Episode guide First broadcast on BBC One on the following dates: The Jolly Boys’ Outing (25 December 1989) Rodney Come Home (25 December 1990) Series 7 (30 December 1990 – 3 February 1991) The Sky’s the Limit The Chance of a Lunchtime Stage Fright The Class of ’62 He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Uncle Three Men, a Woman and a Baby Miami Twice: The American Dream (24 December 1991) Miami Twice: Oh to Be in England (25 December 1991) © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

John Sullivan (Author), Buster Merryfield, David Jason, Full Cast, Nicholas Lyndhurst (Narrator)

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Only Fools and Horses: The Final Christmas Specials: 8 Classic TV Soundtracks

"The complete soundtracks of the last eight Christmas specials – plus The Only Fools and Horses Story For 22 years between 1981 and 2003, Only Fools and Horses was the nation’s favourite sitcom, and the show’s Christmas specials were must-see appointment TV. Millions tuned in to watch the Trotters’ festive escapades, with the 1996 special ‘Time on Our Hands’ attracting a record audience of 24.3 million viewers – making it the most-watched programme in television history. Now you can revisit that chart-topping episode, and seven more seasonal editions, in this sensational soundtrack collection. Featured here are all the specials from 1992-2003, starring David Jason as Del Boy, Nicholas Lyndhurst as Rodney, Buster Merryfield as Uncle Albert, Tessa Peake-Jones as Raquel and Gwyneth Strong as Cassandra. Take a trip back to Christmas past, as Del devises a money-spinning idea to market ‘Peckham Spring’ water; Raquel leaves Del as he returns to his old ways of drinking and gambling; caped crusaders Del and Rodney hit the town for a night out, and Cassandra suffers a miscarriage. After years of striving, the Trotters become millionaires at last – only to lose it all after investing in the Central American markets. Embarking on a booze cruise to France, they bring back more than they bargained for, in the form of illegal immigrant ‘Gary’. And in the last ever episode, with Cassandra about to give birth, the family is facing bankruptcy and eviction – but there’s a surprise in store in Uncle Albert’s will... Also included is a bonus documentary, The Only Fools and Horses Story, telling the behind-the-scenes story of the beloved show through interviews with writer John Sullivan, the cast and famous fans. Lovely jubbly! NB: The language on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast. Some small edits have had to be made for music copyright purposes Production credits Created and written by John Sullivan Theme song written, composed and lyrics performed by John Sullivan Produced by Gareth Gwenlan Directed by Tony Dow Edited by Chris Wadsworth and John Jarvis, Production Designers: Donal Woods, Charmian Adams and David Hitchcock Executive Producer: John Sullivan Associate Producer: Gail Evans Cast Del – David Jason Rodney – Nicholas Lyndhurst Uncle Albert – Buster Merryfield Trigger – Roger Lloyd Pack Boycie – John Challis Mickey Pearce – Patrick Murray Marlene – Sue Holderness Denzil – Paul Barber Mike – Kenneth MacDonald Raquel – Tessa Peake-Jones Cassandra – Gwyneth Strong Sid – Roy Heather Alan Parry – Denis Lill Pamela Parry – Wanda Ventham Damien – Jamie Smith/Benjamin Smith Episode guide First broadcast on BBC One on the following dates: Mother Nature’s Son (25 December 1992) Fatal Extraction (25 December 1993) Heroes and Villains (25 December 1996) Modern Men (27 December 1996) Time on Our Hands (29 December 1996) If They Could See Us Now (25 December 2001) Strangers on the Shore (25 December 2002) Sleepless in Peckham (25 December 2003) The Only Fools and Horses Story (20 December 2002) © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

John Sullivan (Author), Buster Merryfield, David Jason, Full Cast, Nicholas Lyndhurst (Narrator)

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