Audiobooks narrated by Avita Jay

"'Perfect for fans of Richard Osman' Guardian 'Slough's answer to Miss Marple’ S.J. Bennett 'A dollop of cosy crime goodness' Vaseem Khan 'I found myself turning page after page after page' J. M. Hall 'Loveable characters, runaway plot and laughs galore' Orlando Murrin 'Pannu balances comedy and jeopardy expertly' Telegraph It's the most glamorous event of the year Mrs Sidhu has snagged the contract of her life: catering the grand opening of Berkshire's new art gallery. But there's horror among the hors d'oeuvres Then the gallery's star painting is stolen, and Mrs Sidhu's favourite waitress is left dead on the floor. Now it's caterer vs murderer The odds are stacked against her, but Mrs Sidhu is determined to crack the strangest case of her career and serve up her signature dish: just desserts. An exceptional cosy crime mystery from Suk Pannu, creator of BBC Radio 4’s Mrs Sidhu Investigates"

Suk Pannu (Author), Avita Jay (Narrator)

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The Exes: First Comes Love, Then Comes Murder...A Razor-Sharp Debut for Fans of Yellowface and Don’t Let Him In

"Brought to you by Penguin. Unbearably tense and unmissably twisty, this is the outstanding debut suspense novel from the most exciting new voice in thriller writing, Leodora Darlington Natalie chose James carefully, because he's different from all the men she'd loved before. Calm. Competent. Kind. And there are three very good reasons she needs to be so careful. Their names are Marc, Luca and George. Natalie prefers not to think about what they did to her. Let alone what she had to do to them. Except now, on a night they are meant to be celebrating how happy they are together, Natalie and James are lying in separate bedrooms. She is asking herself how she could have been foolish enough to let yet another man hurt her like this. Slowly, Natalie realises she’s already holding a knife. But she's not going to do anything with it. She’s not. Not again. 'An excellent read - entertaining, intriguing and exciting. Bravo!' LIZ NUGENT 'Set to be a breakout thriller big name with plot that constantly wrong-foots you’ STYLIST Includes an author letter, read by Leodora Darlington. © Leodora Darlington 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Leodora Darlington (Author), Amaka Okafor, Avita Jay, Leodora Darlington, Sebastian Humphreys, Yasmin Mwanza (Narrator)

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Born: The Untold History of Humanity

"Bloomsbury presents Born: The Untold History of Childbirth by Lucy Inglis, read by Avita Jay. Women have been fighting for control over their bodies for thousands of years. From Neolithic hunter-gatherers to the reversal of Roe v. Wade, this is their story. Acclaimed cultural historian Lucy Inglis takes the reader on an epic journey through the stories of women over hundreds of thousands of years. From ancient Mesopotamian birthing practices to the lost contraceptives of Ancient Rome and the strange story of the feminists who fought for the right to forget childbirth, this is a truly sweeping history that explores the competing ideologies and lived realities that have shaped so many lives. Lucy Inglis charts the battle for control throughout history over reproduction, birth and women’s bodies - a fight still raging in many places across the world. With birth rates falling and infant mortality in many societies on the rise once more, this bold and timely book raises vital questions about how we think about motherhood and pregnancy today. Lucy Inglis has spent over a decade researching the history of childbirth, drawing on new and unseen sources from a wide-ranging array of disciplines. Charting the powerful interests and dedicated scientists that have shaped women’s maternal experiences, this is a must-read for anyone who wishes to understand how we all came to be here. P 2025 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC C 2025 Lucy Inglis"

Lucy Inglis (Author), Avita Jay (Narrator)

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The Golden Hour: 'An exquisite story of love and the enduring power of friendship' Ruth Hogan

"Crossing oceans, cultures, and timelines, THE SILVER THREAD is the brand new Kate Lord Brown novel coming Summer 2026. From decadent Cairo in the 1930s to bohemian Beirut in the 1970s, an epic yet intimate story of great love and lasting friendship . . . 'Exquisite' Ruth Hogan 'Evocative' Good Housekeeping 'Epic, sweeping and gloriously romantic' Veronica Henry 'Sumptuous and immersive' Platinum As her home, Beirut, teeters on the brink of war, Polly Fitzgerald has one last story to tell – about her best friend, Juno, and their life together in Cairo. Juno was vital and brilliant – and determined to succeed in her ambition to uncover Nefertiti's tomb. But Juno and Polly's friendship was bound by a secret, one that has never been told. Now, as Polly's daughter, Lucie, travels to Beirut to be with her dying mother, the mystery of what happened many years ago must be revealed . . . "

Kate Lord Brown (Author), Avita Jay (Narrator)

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The Inheritance: The tense new murder mystery thriller that will keep you hooked to the very end

"Brought to you by Penguin. MOST FAMILY REUNIONS END IN TEARS. THIS ONE WILL END IN MURDER. Lucy Foley meets Succession in this atmospheric new murder mystery that will keep you hooked right until the last page . . . On a private island off the west coast of Scotland, the Agarwals gather for a much-awaited family reunion. Raj, the patriarch and business tycoon, who has six weeks to decide how to split his petrochemicals empire between his three children. Shalini, the fragile mother, who longs to see her family healed. Myra, the eldest daughter and golden child, who, unbeknownst to the family, is on the brink of bankruptcy. Aseem, the son and supposed heir, who must choose between his wife and his family. Aisha, the fun-loving youngest daughter, who is tired of being treated like a child. And Zoe, the outsider whose #Instaperfect life is built on a foundation of lies. Everyone has a secret – but only one would kill to protect it… ‘Insanely readable… I absolutely loved The Inheritance!’ LISA JEWELL 'Original, compelling, and utterly unputdownable.' ANDREA MARA ‘A pacy, page-turning thriller' SARAH PEARSE © Trisha Sakhlecha 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Trisha Sakhlecha (Author), Avita Jay, Ellie Kendrick, Tamaryn Payne (Narrator)

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Silken Gazelles

"The new novel from the first Arabic-language winner of the Booker International Prize. In their small, mountainside village, Ghazaala and Asiya love each other like sisters, until tragedy strikes, and Asiya is forced into exile. Ghazaala is haunted by Asiya's absence; a wound that never quite heals. When Ghazaala falls in love with a handsome violinist, everything changes. In Muscat, she tries desperately to balance university and the demands of a new wife. Then she meets Harir, whose life, unbeknownst to Ghaazala, has also been changed by Asiya and the mystery of her fate. Silken Gazelles is a tribute to the power of friendship and the strength of women, intertwining love and loss with deft, beautiful prose. 'A "remarkable" writer who has "constructed her own novelistic form"' The New Yorker"

Jokha Alharthi (Author), Avita Jay (Narrator)

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The Switch: A gripping and unputdownable psychological thriller with a shocking twist

"Brought to you by Penguin. TWO COUPLES Elena and Adam are housesitting in Wimbledon and are instantly seduced by their new upscale surroundings. Sophia and Finn are their beautiful, enigmatic neighbours who invite them into their world. ONE TWISTED GAME When Sophia proposes a wicked game to Elena whereby they will swap partners in secret, it's not long before Elena starts to experience a sexual awakening that blossoms into an illicit love affair. But Sophia's plans are far more complex and dangerous than Elena could ever have imagined... WHO WILL SURVIVE? Praise for The Switch: ‘Shocking, seductive, sexy and scandalous. The Switch is a page-turning thriller, a clever mystery, and a wicked look at love and loyalty’ Chris Whitaker ‘A page-turner, gripping with a bit of the unexpected. Keeps you guessing until the very last page’ Lola Jaye ‘Utterly compulsive and the ultimate “what if”. I loved the relationship between the two women and the way something quite ordinary and relatable quickly spins so dangerously out of control’ Sabine Durrant ©2024 Lily Samson (P)2024 Penguin Audio"

Lily Samson (Author), Avita Jay, Polly Edsell (Narrator)

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Acts of Love and War: A nation torn apart by war. One woman steps into the crossfire.

"Brought to you by Penguin. A NATION TORN APART BY WAR. ONE WOMAN CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE. 1936. Civil war in Spain. A world on the brink of chaos . . . 21-year-old Lucy feels content with her life in Hertfordshire - not least because she lives next door to Tom and Jamie, two very different brothers for whom she has equally great affection. But her comfortable life is turned upside down when Tom decides he must travel to Spain to fight for the Democratic party in the bloody Spanish Civil War. He is quickly followed by Jamie who, much to Lucy's despair, is supporting General Franco and his Fascist party. To the dismay of her irascible father, Lucy decides that the only way to bring her boys back safely is to travel to Spain herself to persuade them to come home. Yet when she sees the horrific effects of the war, she quickly becomes immersed in the lifesaving work the Quakers are doing to help the civilian population, many of whom are refugees. As the war progresses and the situation becomes increasingly perilous, Lucy realises that the challenge going forward is not so much which brother she will end up with, but whether any of them will survive the carnage long enough to decide . . . © Maggie Brookes 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022"

Maggie Brookes (Author), Avita Jay (Narrator)

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The Yoga Manifesto: How yoga helped me and why it needs to save itself

"How did an ancient spiritual practice become the preserve of the privileged? Nadia Gilani has been practising yoga as a participant and teacher for over twenty-five years. Yoga has saved her life and seen her through many highs and lows; it has been a faith, a discipline, and a friend, and she believes wholeheartedly in its radical potential. However, over her years in the wellness industry, Nadia has noticed not only yoga's rising popularity, but also how its modern incarnation no longer serves people of colour, working class people, or many other groups who originally pioneered its creation. Combining her own memories of how the practice has helped her with an account of its history and transformation in the modern west, Nadia creates a love letter to yoga and a passionate critique of the billion-dollar industry whose cost and inaccessibility has shut out many of those it should be helping. By turns poignant, funny, and shocking, The Yoga Manifesto excavates where the industry has gone wrong, and what can be done to save the practice from its own success."

Nadia Gilani (Author), Avita Jay (Narrator)

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Deadly Cure: A heart-stopping thriller of betrayal, secrets and ruthless ambition that will leave you breathless

"Brought to you by Penguin. The Hippocratic Oath: First, do no harm... Dr Rea Dharmasena is devastated when she loses out on her dream research job to her med-school rival, Dr Julia Stone. When it comes to light that Julia got the job using Rea's own cutting edge research, Rea just can't let it go. Until finally, just after a life-changing medical discovery, Julia is found dead. Now Rea has the dream job she's always wanted. A job she would kill for. Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient and Grey's Anatomy, Deadly Cure is a thrilling story with a compelling hook - is there a toxic flip-side to the human urge to 'cure'? And how much can really you trust your best friend? © Mahi Cheshire 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022"

Mahi Cheshire (Author), Avita Jay, Emily Barber, Roy Mcmillan (Narrator)

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Sanditon and Other Stories

"In a new audio adaptation of some of Austen’s lesser-known works, Avita Jay brings to life the wit and satire of one of England’s greatest authors. In Austen’s final and unfinished novel, Charlotte Heywood finds herself caught up in the comings and goings of the lively seaside resort 'Sanditon'. It is a story filled with a cast of colourful characters, from the widowed Lady Denham to wealthy Caribbean heiress, Georgiana Lambe, and the dashing, Sidney Parker. Naturally, romance and scandal ensue. The incomplete story has inspired many writers to take the work into their own hands, including the popular adaptation by ITV, starring Theo James. 'Lady Susan' is an epistolary novel that follows the charming, irreverent, newly widowed Lady Susan. Beautiful, flirtatious and utterly shameless, she goes about seducing a married man, terrorising her relatives, and subverting all expectations of the maudlin, frumpy widow. Told through letters, 'Love and Friendship' follows Laura and Sophia’s whirlwind of improbable romances, disasters, and dramatic mishaps, as Austen playfully satirises the excesses of sentimental novels and youthful folly. Another unfinished novel, 'The Watsons', follows Emma Watson, the youngest daughter of a poor clergyman who was raised by a wealthy aunt. Returning home, she is bored by her husband-hunting sisters, but soon catches the eye of local gentleman, Lord Osbourne. Jane Austen (1775–1817) is one of Britain’s most beloved novelists, best known for her sharp social insights, wit, and enduring characters. Her six classic novels—including Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice—continue to inspire readers, writers, and film adaptations."

Jane Austen (Author), Avita Jay (Narrator)

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Little Rumours

"'Simply superb.' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Excellent from beginning to end.' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A bone-chilling thriller.' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WARNING: do not start reading this if you have things to do. It’s a page-turner you won’t be able to stop thinking about.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It started with a rumour. But rumours can be deadly… In a small town, three mothers wave goodbye to their children at the school gates. Naomi has lived in Exton Cross since she was born, and she knows everything there is to know about everyone. Aleema hates it here. It’s been three years and she’s yet to make a single friend. And she’s sure the other mums whisper about her behind her back. Kelly is an outsider. New to the town, she arrives with nothing but her son – and a dark secret. By the end of the school day, one of their children will be missing. And rumours will swirl that one of them is responsible… Secrets and lies will come to light with devastating consequences in this dark and twisty psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and Adele Parks. Readers LOVE Little Rumours: ‘Holy heck! I LOVED this book. So many twists and turns!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved everything about this book. You need to read it!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Five stars all the way! A rollercoaster ride.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An unstoppable read! You’ll be on the edge of your seat!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book grabbed me from the very first chapter and didn’t let go… absolutely knocked my socks off!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping from the very start. I couldn’t read this book fast enough!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Pacy, gripping, twisty. I’d give it more than five stars if I could’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! What a ride! A psychological thriller at its best.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping, chilling, intense, thrilling, absorbing. Five stars!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I promise you’ve never read a book like this. The ending had me shook.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this one. Fast-paced, believable and gave me chills.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Phenomenal writing and plotting. Enjoyable, twisty, amazing characters. What more can I ask for? Perfect!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Bryony Pearce, Laura Brydon (Author), Avita Jay, Emma Powell (Narrator)

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