Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks | Literature

Hidden Dishes: Books 1-3: Bundle Edition

"Book 1: The Nameless Restaurant There is a restaurant in Toronto. The service is atrocious, the proprietor a grouch. The regulars are worse: silent, brooding, and unfriendly to newcomers. But the food is divine. This is the story of the Nameless Restaurant. Book 2: Chaotic Apéritifs The only Constant with magic is change. The world is changing, and to face it, the Nameless Restaurant, along with its proprietor and patrons, will need to embrace the change with a good meal and new friends. Book 3: Thaumaturgic Tapas With magic comes mayhem. The staff of the Nameless Restaurant are finding the influx of new customers—both mortal and magical—to be a challenge. They're reaching a breaking point and something has to give. The only question is, will it be Mo Meng's rules on magic or the restaurant itself?"

Tao Wong (Author), Emily Woo Zeller (Narrator)

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[German] - Im Land der Mitternachtssonne - Eine Reise in Schweden (Ungekürzt)

"'Heimat der klaren Ströme, wo wilde Schwäne im Nordlichtschimmer singen!' H. C. Andersen Hans Christian Andersen war einer der großen Reisenden seiner Zeit und fuhr allein sechsmal nach Schweden. Sein poetischer Blick enthüllt die unberührte Schönheit der Natur und fängt Blitzlichter aus dem Alltag ein. Andersen führt uns vom Vänersee durch den Götakanal, die Schärengärten und blühende Wälder, nach Stockholm, Uppsala, in die Bergwerkstadt Falun und an die weiten Ufer des Dalälven. Er trifft Bettlerjungen, Bauern und Pfarrer, staunt über die schwedische Geschichte, Wissenschaft und neueste Technik. Und überall begegnet ihm das Märchen: Die verwitterten Felsen hüten Sagen von starken Wikingern, Feen verwandeln sich in Schwäne, um in den stillen Seen des Nordens zu baden, und die Porträts der Menschen werden zu Reflexionen über Leben und Tod."

Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Robert Frank (Narrator)

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Nusantara: A Sea of Tales

"Nusantara – A Sea of Tales is the most comprehensive collection of folk tales, fairy tales, myths and legends from the Nusantara and Southeast Asian region, and was written to sit alongside the great anthologies of folklore from other parts of the world.Although it is impossible to trace the origins of most of these traditional tales, we do know that these stories were used as a means to discover ourselves and the world around us. Like a living creature, these tales came into existence at some point, and have since evolved and adapted to suit the needs of the community that it finds itself in. The seafaring nature of the people in this region has no doubt contributed to the spread of these tales and explains the fascinating variations across Southeast Asia.These rich and layered tales contain all manner of wonder, marvels and strange curiosities, and have been written to enthral a new audience. The author has delved into the history and the meaning behind these tales but like all good fairy tales and folk tales, each reader will extract their own meaning from these stories. The symbols in these stories engage our imagination and challenges us to question, discuss and unravel life’s conflicts and mysteries. Herein lies the true power of these stories and the reason why these tales must be preserved and allowed to live and breathe once more."

Heidi Shamsuddin (Author), CAZ CORONEL (Narrator)

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[German] - Der Königsgaukler - ein indisches Märchen (ungekürzt)

"In der Bildersprache der Märchen und Legenden liest der Sprecher die von Manfred Kyber verfasste Geschichte von Mantao, dem Königsgaukler. Als Paria in Indien geboren verliert Mantao beide Eltern durch die Pest. Aber ein tibetischer Mönch nimmt sich seiner an und lehrt ihm Demut und tiefe Liebe zu allen Geschöpfen. Vor allem aber zu Brahma - zu Gott. Mantao erkennt, dass er selbst ein Abgesandter Brahmas ist und eine große Aufgabe zu verrichten hat. Er soll sein Schild halten - über alles, was atmet. So beginnt er den mühsamen und doch königlichen Weg der Seele. Aber die Menschen nennen ihn einen Gaukler. Ein zeitloses spirituelles Märchen über den Lebensweg eines jeden Menschen zu seinem höheren Selbst, ein Märchen, das Mut macht, Hoffnung schenkt und Trost spendet."

Manfred Kyber (Author), Konstantin Dellbrügge (Narrator)

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[Italian] - Megan Prende Il Covid-19

"In Megan Prende Il Covid-19, Megan e la sua scuola vengono avvisati della nuova variante del Covid 19 Omicron, che sta infettando anche i bambini, e viene detto loro che un programma di vaccinazione avrà inizio la settimana successiva. Jane, la migliore amica di Megan, ha paura degli aghi e ha sentito per caso delle voci su una campagna sponsorizzata dallo stato per iniettare a tutti una microspia. Megan non crede alla teoria del complotto. Quando Jane inizia a sentirsi male, sua madre le fa una diagnosi errata e regna la confusione. Alla fine, Wacinhinsha fa luce sulla pandemia di Covid-19.La serie della sensitiva Megan è composta da ventitré racconti sulla crescente consapevolezza di una giovane ragazza di essere in grado di fare cose che nessun membro della sua famiglia può fare. Nel primo volume Megan ha dodici anni. Ha due problemi apparentemente insormontabili. Sua madre ha paura delle capacità latenti della figlia e non solo non la aiuta, ma la scoraggia attivamente; e non riesce a trovare un insegnante che l'aiuti a sviluppare i suoi poteri psichici e soprannaturali. Perché lei non vuole solo sapere cosa è possibile fare e come farlo, ma come dovrebbe utilizzare le sue capacità speciali. Megan è una brava ragazza, quindi sembrerebbe ovvio che tenderebbe a usare i suoi poteri a fin di bene, ma non è sempre facile fare la cosa giusta anche se sai di cosa si tratta. Queste storie su Megan piaceranno a chiunque sia interessato ai poteri psichici, al soprannaturale e al paranormale e abbia un'età compresa tra i dieci e i cento anni. In Megan Prende Il Covid-19, Megan e la sua scuola vengono avvisati della nuova variante del Covid 19 Omicron, che sta infettando anche i bambini, e viene loro detto che un programma di vaccinazione inizierà la settimana successiva. Jane, la migliore amica di Megan, ha paura degli aghi e ha sentito per caso delle voci su una campagna sponsorizzata dallo stato per iniettare a tutti una microspia. Megan non crede alla teoria del complotto. Quando Jane inizia a sentirsi male, sua madre le fa una diagnosi errata e regna la confusione. Alla fine, Wacinhinsha fa luce sulla pandemia di Covid-19. PUBLISHER: TEKTIME"

Owen Jones (Author), Lucia Di Pompeo (Narrator)

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[Russian] - Гармония клинка и струн

"Только объединившись, клинок и цитра уничтожат древнее зло. Когда Джингшен родился, комнату озарил яркий свет – божественное знамение, сообщающее о появлении бессмертного. Но от кого ему достался этот дар, если в роду не было бессмертных? Выяснить это можно, лишь покинув Туманные острова… Джи отправляется в опасный путь вместе с талантливым музыкантом Энлэем! Их ожидает встреча с духом девушки из Кровавой рощи, схватка с коварной лисой-оборотнем – и это не самое страшное. Демон Шелкопряд, однажды поверженный бессмертным, может вновь обрести свободу! Удастся ли им предотвратить пробуждение монстра, грозящее людям смертельной опасностью? И как с этим связана тайна рождения Джингшена?"

Алёна Казаченко (Author), Алиса Поздняк (Narrator)

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[Russian] - День города

"Наташа и Катя живут в большом сибирском городе и никогда не встречались друг с другом. Они обе мечтают о лучшей жизни, поэтому Наташа активно знакомится с перспективными иностранцами в интернете, а Катя учит английский. Им повезло: Катя повстречала американца Нейтана совершенно случайно, когда тот путешествовал по Транссибирской магистрали, а Наташа очаровала чилийца Хавьера в переписке, да так, что он помчался к возлюбленной через полмира. В родном городе девушек много необычного. Чего стоит хотя бы культ известного русского писателя XIX века, в честь которого каждый год девочки в белых платьях водят хороводы вокруг памятника классику. И это далеко не самый странный ритуал... История, начавшаяся как романтическая мелодрама, превращается в настоящий фолк-хоррор в духе фильма «Плетеный человек» и «Вьюрков» Дарьи Бобылевой. «День города» — яркий пример магического реализма, щедро приправленный местным колоритом и черным юмором."

Надежда Лидваль (Author), Юлия Бочанова (Narrator)

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[German] - Die kleine Meerjungfrau: Kinderbuch Klassiker

Hans Christian Andersen, Hörbücher für Kinder (Author), Brigitte Carlsen (Narrator)

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[Portuguese] - As Lágrimas de Potira

"Conta a lenda da região Centro-Oeste que Potira era uma índia que vivia feliz com o índio Itagibá. Um dia, sua aldeia declarou guerra à aldeia vizinha e Itagibá teve de partir para a luta. Potira foi inundada de tristeza, mas não derramou uma só lágrima, na esperança de que seu amado índio voltaria vivo."

Vinícius Léscio (Author), Vinícius Léscio (Narrator)

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Her Sacred Name: A Duet of Sapphic Mythology Retellings

"Elysium Awaits: Hades is the stoic leader of her domain, not only being queen of the shadows, but of an exclusive club known as Elysium, where one’s heart’s desires are served up on a platter. She enjoys her solitary existence, that is until a new hire shows up at her doorstep, one that she can’t get out of her head. In order to keep her, she’ll have to defy the city, or lose everything trying. Persephone used to be Hesiod Square’s best kept secret, but that time is done. In an attempt to thwart her mother and find out who she really is, she finds the only person who ever showed her she could be more than a captured princess. She wants Hades, even if she can't admit it. And Persephone’s willing to take on anything, including her mother, to get her woman back. Iron Flight: Robin is stuck in her day to day, her future unknown. Until a Norse Goddess falls through her roof. Freya convinces Robin to help her navigate Midgard to find a way to rescue the goddess idun, before the rest of the Norse pantheon expires. Robin is thrust into an adventure like no other, and may just find herself along the way."

Katie Rhodes, Robin Amanda (Author), Robin Amanda (Narrator)

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Darling Beasts

"A family drama with a speculative twist about three siblings and one beastly surprise, from the New York Times bestselling author "Weird, witty, and totally delightful, with echoes of Schitt's Creek but with more teeth! I loved it." -Annie Hartnett, author of Unlikely Animals and The Road to Tender Hearts Gabby, Talia, and Ozzie Gunn, heirs to a media empire, are in trouble. After several bad investments and one major scandal, their father is now trying to restore their family's good name with a senatorial run. Even worse? He's demanding they move to California to join the campaign or risk being cut off. It's easy to say you don't care about money when you have enough, but with mounting debts, unconventional hobbies, and in the case of Gabby, Portum Bestiae Syndrome-a very expensive condition in which strange symptoms arise and then an exotic animal appears-the siblings don't have much of a choice. In California, they'll just have to keep their distance and survive until it's all over. But almost immediately, the Gunns find themselves right in the thick of things, dodging headlines and the creatures that seem to pop up in the most inconvenient places. Not only that-the change in scenery even has them bonding, on hot-air balloon rides and sunny beaches. But when a family secret rears its head, reopening old wounds, this new existence is thrown into chaos, and the stage is set for a long-overdue reckoning…"

Michelle Gable (Author), Eleanor Caudill (Narrator)

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Grave Birds

"The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires meets Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil in this twisty, fresh take on a Southern gothic that follows a mysterious, charming bachelor as he makes his way into a small town, bringing a plague and the devil with him, from GMA Buzz Pick author Dana Elmendorf. Grave birds haunt the cemeteries of Hawthorne, South Carolina, where Spanish moss drips from the trees and Southern charm is imbued with lies. Hollis Sutherland never knew these unique birds existed, not until she died and was brought back to life. The ghostly birds are manifestations of the dead's unfinished business, and they know Hollis and her uncanny gift can set them free. When a mysterious, charming bachelor wanders into the small town, bizarre events begin to plague its wealthiest citizens-blood drips from dogwood blossoms, flocks of birds crash into houses, fire tornadoes descend from the sky. Hollis knows these are the omens her grandfather warned about, announcing the devil's return. But despite Cain Landry's eerie presence and the plague that has followed him, his handsome face and wicked charm win over the townsfolk. Even Hollis falls under his spell as they grow closer. That is, until lies about the town's past start to surface. The grave birds begin to show Hollis the dead's ugly deeds from some twenty-five years ago and the horrible things some people did to gain their wealth. Hollis can't decide if Cain is some immortal hand of God, there to expose their sins. Or if he's a devil there to ruin them all. Either way, she's determined to save her town and the people in it, whatever it takes."

Dana Elmendorf (Author), Brittany Pressley (Narrator)

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