Audiobooks Narrated by John Young

An Encounter

"An Encounter is one of James Joyce’s most quietly disturbing and psychologically precise stories, capturing a moment when childhood imagination collides with the uneasy realities of the adult world. Set in Dublin, the story follows two schoolboys who skip class in search of adventure, inspired by tales of the Wild West and dreams of escape from the rigid discipline of school and home. Their day unfolds as a series of small freedoms—wandering the quays, watching ships, imagining distant lands—until a chance meeting in a lonely field alters the tone of their holiday entirely. What begins as youthful restlessness gradually darkens into discomfort and fear as the boys encounter a strange older man whose conversation drifts from nostalgic reflections to unsettling fixations. Joyce renders the scene with restraint and precision, allowing unease to build through repetition, implication, and the narrator’s growing awareness rather than overt action. An Encounter explores themes central to Dubliners: lost innocence, moral paralysis, and the quiet moments when perception shifts and the world reveals itself as more complicated—and more threatening—than expected. Narrated by John Young, this recording preserves Joyce’s subtle pacing and emotional tension, bringing to life a story that lingers long after its final lines."

James Joyce (Author), John Young (Narrator)

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Gallegher - A Newspaper Story

"Gallegher: A Newspaper Story is a pulse-pounding tale of grit, courage, and the relentless chase for truth—told through the eyes of one of literature’s most unforgettable young heroes. Gallegher isn’t your ordinary office boy. Street-smart, fearless, and full of fire, he’s the smallest member of the Press newsroom…but also the one with the biggest heart for a breaking story. When a prominent lawyer is found murdered and the prime suspect vanishes without a trace, every reporter in Philadelphia is buzzing—but it’s Gallegher who catches the scent that could crack the case wide open. What begins as a routine night in the newsroom explodes into a high-stakes pursuit involving criminal masterminds, undercover clues, a secret fight club, and a desperate race through a freezing, snow-choked city. Armed with nothing but his wits, determination, and a soaked notebook, Gallegher must outrun danger, dodge the police, outsmart a fugitive—and somehow “beat the town” back to the newsroom before the presses roll. Packed with humor, suspense, and heart, this classic Richard Harding Davis adventure captures the roaring energy of old-school journalism and the timeless thrill of chasing a story no one else can get. Narrated with vivid charm and cinematic tension by John Young, this production brings Gallegher’s world to life like never before. A must-listen for fans of classic adventure, newspaper noir, and underdog heroes with unstoppable grit."

Richard Harding Davis (Author), John Young (Narrator)

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Getting Huge: a novel

"This often-comic novel is for all who have worked with the wrong people in the wrong place, and ached to escape?to start something new and find a sense of belonging. What begins as backyard diversion swells into a hilarious and absurd obsession: to grow the world’s largest pumpkin and, with the help of an entrepreneur friend, build a pumpkin empire to make everything from snacks to toilet paper. All to win him fame and fortune (and perhaps the affection of an alluring neighbor). Reverend John Crackstone sees his pumpkins, especially the giant named Schwartz, as his shot at greatness. And it becomes his chance to flip the tables on his affluent and perpetually disappointed deacons. While often comic, Getting Huge resonates with the Great Resignation and quiet quitting, as it shows how the pursuit of other people’s goals and ideas of success can cloud judgment. Until we are jolted into clarity and head for the hills. Follow John Crackstone's humorous eight-month adventure from Easter morning to Christmas Eve in a stumbling pursuit of success and sense of belonging."

John Young (Author), John Young (Narrator)

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WHEN THE COIN IS IN THE AIR

"Like most boys, Jason Blake wants to please his father and older brother. But this erratic father and hyper-competitive brother challenge beyond the norm. To find his way, Jason tries on different roles: schoolyard bully, football player, actor, student. At 20 Jason escapes his Midwest home and seeks independence and adventure: first to Cape Cod, later to Europe. Each adventure takes Jason farther from his father and brother. Each brings him closer to finding himself. When he returns home, the world as he knew it explodes and Jason risks all to protect his mother from his violent father. The dramatic and unforgettable course of events changes the lives in this family forever. And they promise to change the reader too."

John Young (Author), John Young (Narrator)

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