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"Повесть «Рим» является отрывком незаконченного романа «Аннунциат» Николая Васильевича Гоголя — гениального прозаика и драматурга. Главный герой, гордый итальянец, возвращается после пребывания в Париже в свой родной город — Рим. Автор, используя всю силу художественного слова, описывает его переживания и впечатления об этом итальянском городе и недружелюбное отношение к немцам и французам."

Николай Гоголь (Author), Руслан Драпалюк (Narrator)

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[Russian] - Утро делового человека

"«Утро делового человека» - блистательная комедия Николая Васильевича Гоголя, классика русской художественной литературы. Создавалась в 1832—1836 годах как часть пьесы «Владимир третьей степени», оставшейся неоконченной. Автор высмеивает безграничное высокомерие деловых и полезных обществу чиновников, которые всячески угодничают друг перед другом."

Николай Гоголь (Author), Руслан Драпалюк (Narrator)

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[Russian] - Ревизор

"«Ревизор» — знаменитая комедия в пяти действиях русского писателя Николая Васильевича Гоголя. Годом написания считается 1835 год. Молодого человека, поселившегося в саратовской гостинице, местные чиновники по ошибке принимают за ревизора и всячески стараются услужить ему. На самом деле, Хлестаков — мелкий чиновник из Петербурга, пытающийся жить на широкую ногу, но не имеющий для этого средств. Все деньги, присылаемые ему отцом, он мгновенно прогуливает. А тут случается такая оказия: чиновники сами и с удовольствием снабжают его деньгами. Молодой прощелыга быстро оценил ситуацию и начал свою мошеническую игру, блестяще описанную Николаем Гоголем в незабываемой комедии «Ревизор»."

Николай Гоголь (Author), Дмитрий Шабров (Narrator)

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[Russian] - Ночь перед Рождеством

"Повесть «Ночь перед Рождеством» - самое известное произведение из цикла «Вечера на хуторе близ Диканьки», вышедшее из-под пера великого русского драматурга Николая Васильевича Гоголя. Впервые повесть опубликована в Санкт-Петербурге в 1832 году. Вакула-кузнец, главный герой повести, отправляется в Петербург за черевичками для своей любимой Оксаны. Фантастический сюжет повести гармонично объединяет реальных героев и сказочных персонажей."

Николай Гоголь (Author), Александр Ярема (Narrator)

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[Russian] - Записки сумасшедшего

"Повесть «Записки сумасшедшего» - одно из самых неординарных произведений, вышедших из-под пера классика русской литературы Николая Васильевича Гоголя. Это небольшая история о титулярном советнике Аксентии Ивановиче Поприщине, который на протяжении нескольких месяцев ведет дневниковые записи, постепенно теряя рассудок. Удивительная повесть «Записки сумасшедшего» поражает невероятными и порой фантастическими изменениями, которые происходят с сознанием главного героя. Впервые напечатано в сборнике Гоголя «Арабески» в 1835 г. с подзаголовком «Клочки из записок сумасшедшего». "

Николай Гоголь (Author), Илья Волков (Narrator)

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A Room With A View

"When Lucy Honeychurch travels to Italy with her cousin, she meets George Emerson, a bohemian and an atheist who falls in love with her. Upon her return to England, she is forced to choose between free-spirited George and her more conventional fiancé, Cecil Vyse. The story is both a romance and a critique of English society at the beginning of the 20th century. "

E. M. Forrester (Author), Kara Shallenberg (Narrator)

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Distorted Days: Doris finds friendship in unexpected places

"A heart warming story where friendship, hope and the joy of reading comes together. Perfect for book lovers everywhere and fans of Kate Storey, Gillian Harvey and Cary J Hansson. Some stories stay with us forever…Funny and sad, this one will. If she could speak to them, she would say they have exploded her heart, released firecrackers through her senses. She wishes she could call the police, the ambulance, the fire brigade, to arrest and anaesthetise and waterboard the bastards. So what happens when your husband runs off with your best friend? When you discover the dead body of an old man halfway through your delivery round? When your house is burgled and you get beaten up? Doris, Andy and Colleen are about to find out. They’re also about to discover that you can find friendship and support in the oddest of places… Heart-rending, humorous and above all authentic, Distorted Days is an exquisitely written account of the ways in which life can knock you off our feet – and how you can pick yourself up again. 'An absolute joy to read. Uplifting and beautifully written.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A powerful and moving story. Full of tender moments and the healing that books can bring.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It's full of wisdom and humour. I laughed out loud.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A formidable work.' Kirkus Review. The second book in the Doris' Jaunts series will be available in March 2025."

Louise Worthington (Author), Liz May Brice (Narrator)

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Curious: A Thought-Provoking Novel of Self-Discovery, Loss, and Finding Meaning

"⭐ “An intellectually stimulating journey that embraces the wonders of human existence.” — Publishers Weekly “If you enjoyed The Alchemist, you will LOVE Curious.” — ★★★★★ Amazon Review “A must-read… witty, profound, and thought-provoking.” — ★★★★★ Amazon Review What happens when everything you thought defined you is suddenly gone? Edward had it all—success, security, and purpose—until his world collapsed. His career is gone, his marriage is over, and his sense of self is shattered. Now, with only his young daughter relying on him, he must rebuild from the ground up. But where do you begin when you’ve lost everything? Curious: A Thought-Provoking Novel of Self-Discovery, Loss, and the Search for Meaning Through humor, heartbreak, and unexpected wisdom, Curious explores life’s biggest questions: ✔ Who are we without the things that define us? ✔ How do we find meaning in chaos? ✔ Does happiness come from purpose rather than pursuit? Blending philosophy, self-discovery, and visionary storytelling, Curious is for those who seek depth, laughter, and inspiration. If you love books like The Alchemist or The Midnight Library, this journey will stay with you long after the last page. ⭐ What Readers Are Saying: ✔ “A riveting tale… One of the best books I’ve read.” ★★★★★ ✔ “Witty, thought-provoking, and deeply moving.” ★★★★★ If you enjoy books that make you think, laugh, and question—Curious is for you. Start your journey today—be Curious."

Philos Fablewright (Author), Rupert Degas (Narrator)

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Kin: Practically True Stories

"A dynamic kaleidoscope of story that honors the work of women. Long-listed for the prestigious Carol Shields Prize for Fiction! Kin is a story and a celebration of Black womanhood, of resistance, and of perseverance—while simultaneously an indictment of American history. Kin is a tree—alive in places, broken in others—that offers shelter for women seeking respite in the midst of family-making. This tree depicts family grafted together by blood, law, or choice; its stories are voiced through blues-infused poetry, one-act plays, oral history, and reportage that are combined to form an orchestra of Black history and re-memory. Centered on the labor of women, the movement of women through lives and time, and the work of building associations that make up the home, this book takes up the rhythms and multifarious forms of its inspiration, Cane, the 1923 novel by Jean Toomer. The roots from which it all grows are the ancestors who ensure from the spirit realm that the family remains grounded and verdant, despite the manifold threats to its health and well-being. Kin is a tribute to forebearers, a beacon to those calling homes into being, and a strata of stories for children not yet born."

V Efua Prince (Author), Dara Brown, Karole Foreman, Leon Nixon, Linna Carter (Narrator)

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In Any Lifetime: A Novel

"A devoted husband defies fate and risks everything to find the one universe where his beloved wife is still alive in this bold and thought-provoking novel. Dr. Jonas Cullen has spent his career as a groundbreaking physicist defying the odds. But on the best night of his life—the night his wife, Amanda, tells him they’re finally having a baby—everything is taken away when a tragic car accident claims the lives of Amanda and their unborn child. Gutted by pain, Jonas sets out to find a way to bring back Amanda—or rather, find a parallel universe in which she’s still alive. But that’s easier said than done. As Jonas comes to understand all too well, the universe favors certain outcomes…and Amanda’s death is one of them. Guggenheim’s novel takes readers on a suspenseful journey, intercutting scenes of Jonas’s frantic, present-day search across multiple realities with glimpses from the past of his unfolding romance and eventual marriage. Will Jonas and Amanda reunite in some other world, or will fate succeed in taking her from him forever?"

Marc Guggenheim (Author), Ramón Ocampo (Narrator)

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Whoever You Are, Honey

"Brought to you by Penguin. BEHIND THE GLASS, EVERYTHING IS MORE BEAUTIFUL On the Santa Cruz waterfront, every house is as perfect as the people inside. Not so for Mitty and Bethel, the oddball pair in the dilapidated bungalow – they are the last vestiges of a town now housing the tech elite. But Mitty is about to cross the threshold. Someone has arrived next door who finally wants to know this forgotten girl. Lena is different and she knows it. Reliant on her entrepreneur boyfriend Sebastian, her life is oddly limited for someone bathed in wealth. But when she sees Mitty, Lena begins to recognize a part of herself she has yet to face, something anxious, something broken – something real. And in this salt-blasted town, friendship will bleed into obsession, minds and bodies will betray, and the past will come back with a howl and a bite. Thrilling, seductive and prescient, WHOEVER YOU ARE HONEY is a blazing debut that dissects perfection, examines how women are made and explodes the intersection of passion, technology, and power. ©2024 Olivia Gatwood (P)2024 Penguin Audio"

Olivia Gatwood (Author), Olivia Gatwood (Narrator)

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Moderate to Poor, Occasionally Good

"SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE A Granta Best Young British Novelist 'A thrilling love for the stuff of language … Magical' JON McGREGOR ‘Poignant and playful’ DAILY MAIL ‘A writer with few real rivals’ IRISH TIMES 'A visionary writer' JAN CARSON The stunning new collection of stories from the award-winning author of The Liar’s Dictionary and Attrib. and Other Stories. Granta Best Young British novelist and acclaimed author of Attrib. and other stories, Eley Williams returns with a thrilling collection of short stories exploring the nature of relationships both intimate and transient – from the easy gamesmanship of contagious yawns to the horror of a smile fixed for just a second too long. A courtroom sketch artist delights in committing portraits of their lover to paper but their need to capture likenesses forever is revealed to have darker, more complex intentions. A child’s schoolyard crush on a saint marks a confrontation with the reality of a teenage body in flux. Elsewhere, an editor of canned laughter loses their confidence and seeks divine intervention, and an essayist annotates their thoughts on Keats by way of internet-gleaned sex tips. Moderate to Poor, Occasionally Good hums with fossicking language and ingenious experiments in form and considers notions of playfulness, authenticity and care as it holds relationships to account: their sweet misunderstandings, soured reflections, queer wish fulfilments and shared, held breaths. ‘Undeniably a skilful book’ TELEGRAPH ‘Stories that work from the inside out… glancing, intriguing’ GUARDIAN 'Erudite and audacious' KEIRAN GODDARD ‘Frequently brilliant and deeply pleasurable’ CAOILINN HUGHES ‘I don’t know anyone else who can write like this … What a joy!' BEN PESTER ‘A joy for the head and the heart' RUBY COWLING"

Eley Williams (Author), Kit Griffiths (Narrator)

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