Audiobooks narrated by Olivia Darnley

"From the acclaimed critic and award-winning author of Anno Dracula comes a bitingly satirical story of superheroism, soap opera and alternative reality -- for readers of Austin Grossman’s Soon I Will Be Invincible and George R.R. Martin’s Wild Cards. When Chrissie Chambers (model actress whatever) discovers her soap opera character is about to be killed off, she finally stops dieting and discovers hitherto untapped supernatural abilities. Meanwhile, Chrissie’s aunt - former national heroine Lady Shade - goes missing. Afraid for Jasmine’s safety and itching to costume-up, Chrissie and her ghost-possessed best friend Loulee break into Devil’s Dyke, the asylum where Jasmine works as a therapist with the most dangerous cutthroats (supervillains) in Britain… only to find the inmates have taken over… Chrissie debuts successfully as a cloak (superheroine), but who will become the arch-nemesis of Lady Shade II? In Chrissie’s timeline, the Beatles didn’t split up and recorded a hallucinodelic album in 1972 – Never Mind (strictly, Never Mind the Beatles) – which literally changed the world. Set in an alternative 2020s London, this hugely entertaining, darkly humorous superhero tale is packed with Newman’s trademark wit, and comes with wickedly sharp edges."

Kim Newman (Author), Finlay Robertson, Olivia Darnley (Narrator)

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A Very Vexing Murder

"The tyrannical Mrs Churchill is convinced someone is trying to kill her. But it's unclear whether she is more concerned about a possible murderer or the fact that Jane Fairfax has won the heart of her nephew, Frank. Either way, she has hired the talented and devious Harriet Smith to break up this nascent relationship as well as uncover who might want her dead. With the help of her long-suffering, sensible best friend, Robert Martin, Harriet's list of suspects soon grows - Frank Churchill, Jane Fairfax, Mrs Elton and Wakefield the butler all have means, motive and opportunity. Will Harriet prevent the worst from happening? And will she avoid falling for the charming Frank Churchill herself? This is murder most Austen, and Harriet Smith is just the girl to solve it!"

Lucy Andrew (Author), Olivia Darnley (Narrator)

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How To Think Like an Artist: Painters and Sculptors Who Have Changed The Way We See The World

"Bloomsbury presents How to Think Like an Artist by Catherine Daunt, read by Olivia Darnley. An illuminating guide to history’s most influential and inspiring artists – from Leonardo da Vinci to Frida Kahlo – and how they can teach us to see the world more clearly. How did the greatest artists in history look at the world through new eyes? And what can we learn from the imagination, boldness and originality of their art? From the allusive frescos of the Renaissance to the cool irony of conceptual art in the 20th century, this is the ultimate guide to the greatest artists of the human age. Curator and writer Catherine Daunt interweaves the lives and loves of these great artists with moving and enlightening descriptions of their most famous and important works. This book takes the reader on a whirlwind journey through the greatest art of all time, and shows us how we can understand and interpret them. Daunt re-examines the canon, traditionally dominated by Western, white and male artists, and makes space for major figures from other cultures and traditions, as well as those who have been traditionally overlooked because of their gender or class. Every artist in this book has made a revolutionary contribution to art, changing the way that we view, depict and navigate our world. C 2026 Catherine Daunt P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"

Catherine Daunt (Author), Olivia Darnley (Narrator)

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What's My Baby Thinking?

"Figure out what your baby is thinking from the moment they are born. Your baby has a strong desire to communicate, but it isn’t always easy to work out just what they are trying to tell you. In this fascinating, research-led book, parenting author Tanith Carey and Clinical Psychologist Dr Angharad Rudkin explains just what your new baby might be thinking, in 75 typical scenarios, from newborn to two years old. What’s My Baby Thinking? looks in depth at your baby’s brain development, the neuroscience of behaviour, how babies learn, attachment, and communication. From ‘Does My Baby Recognise Me?’ and ‘When will my baby stop crying?’ to ‘Why won’t my toddler share?’ and ‘Is my toddler old enough to have a friend?’, this book explores everyday parenting experiences to help you see the world from your baby’s point of view. Packed with practical advice on topics such as sleep development and separation anxiety, this fascinating audiobook is a must-have resource for every new parent. Tanith Carey is an award-winning writer, counsellor, and author of 12 books on parenting and psychology. Her books are published in over 40 countries, including the US, Canada, France, Germany, and China. As a veteran journalist and former US correspondent, Tanith also writes for a wide range of global publications, including The Guardian, The Times, and The Spectator. Her books include the four titles in the What’s My Child Thinking? series (DK). She holds a Certificate in Therapeutic Skills and Studies from London’s Metanoia Institute, where she is training for her Gestalt psychotherapy Masters. Tanith has two children. Dr Angharad Rudkin is a clinical psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and has worked with families for more than 25 years. She has a therapy practice and consults as well as teaches clinical child psychology. She regularly contributes to the national press and appears on TV and radio. She has three children. Olivia Darnley’s charming voice brings to life all the scenarios in What’s My Baby Thinking? When she is not narrating in a wide range of genres including one of Julia Quinn’s audiobooks. She has been acting in the theatre with David Suchet and Zoe Wanamaker in All My Sons. ©2025 Tanith Carey, Dr Angharad Rudkin (P)2025 DK Audio"

Tanith Carey (Author), Olivia Darnley (Narrator)

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The Afterparty: The Most Heart-Pounding Thriller For Winter 2025 From The Bestselling, Richard & Judy Book Club Pick Author

"'Ruth Kelly is my go-to for destination thrillers' - Andrea Mara, Sunday Times bestselling author of No One Saw A Thing 'A slick, multi-layered thriller with a fabulous Amsterdam setting' - Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet *** She was your best friend. Now she's missing. And everyone suspects you. People drift apart. You and Georgie were inseparable once; she knew you better than anyone. But that was then. Now, out of the blue, Georgie's back. She's inviting you to a glamorous New Year's Eve afterparty in Amsterdam - a chance to relive the good old days and the fun you used to have. You go. You laugh. You remember. But then Georgie vanishes. And just like that, you're the prime suspect. She knows all your secrets - the ones you've managed to bury. But as the clock ticks and the accusations mount, you're left with one terrifying thought: how well do you really know her? From bestselling, Richard & Judy book club pick author Ruth Kelly, The Afterparty is perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Sarah Pearse. *** Praise for Ruth Kelly: 'Queen of the chilling thriller' - Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Impulse Purchase 'Deliciously addictive' - TM Logan, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Daughter 'A great thriller writer' - John Marrs, Sunday Times bestselling author of What Lies Between Us 'Page-turning' - BP Walter, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Dinner Guest 'Beautifully paced and darkly twisted' - Katy Brent, bestselling author of How To Kill Men and Get Away With It 'Addictive' - Woman's Weekly 'Original and well-told' - Daily Mail 'Tantalizing twists' - Heat"

Ruth Kelly (Author), Eddie Toll, Olivia Darnley (Narrator)

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Christmas at the Little Cornish Bakery: Escape to the cosy village of Polcarrow this festive season

"A cosy Cornish village. A baker with a broken heart. And the community who piece it back together. After a crushing breakup and the loss of her beloved grandmother Ruby, Lola escaped to the charming Cornish village of Polcarrow to start over with just her dreams of opening a café to keep her company. But Polcarrow has other plans. With the help of her spirited best friend Freya, a surrogate grandfather in Alf and a community that quickly feels like family, Lola finds herself drawn into village life - and straight into the path of Tristan, the disarmingly attractive local vicar. As sparks fly and Christmas magic fills the air, long-buried family secrets begin to surface. A hidden chapter in Ruby's past could change everything Lola thought she knew about love - and herself. And with the festive season in full swing and Tristan's ex back in town, Lola must decide: will she protect her heart, or take a leap of faith for a love that could be written in the stars? A feel-good festive romance brimming with charm, second chances and the sweet scent of mince pies. Perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley and Jo Thomas."

Jennifer Bibby (Author), Olivia Darnley (Narrator)

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The Cotswolds Christmas Cafe: A BRAND-NEW utterly adorable cozy festive romance that will melt your heart this Christmas!

"The Cotswolds village of Babblebrook is filled with the scent of hot chocolate and gingerbread this Christmas. Could love be in the air, too . . . ? After leaving her cheating husband, Marnie needs a fresh start. With her thirteen-year-old daughter, Lauren, she moves back to her childhood village, Babblebrook. But her new neighbour, Andrew, might just be the rudest man Marnie has ever met. So why she can't stop thinking about him . . . ? Marnie throws herself into local the bakery, baking mince pies and spiced buns to help her old friends Pat and Matt. She spends her days dreaming of turning the bakery into a cozy café that will be the heart of the village, and finds herself unexpectedly drawn to gruff Andrew and his kind, reliable nature. But when some unexpected visitors arrive in Babblebrook, Marnie is confronted with a choice - stick to what she knows, and the person she's always been, or start putting herself first. Marnie has spent her whole life taking care of everyone else. Is she ready to fight for her café dream, and admit that all she wants for Christmas is Andrew?"

Lizzie Lee (Author), Olivia Darnley (Narrator)

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Ladies in Hating

"Celebrated authoress Lady Georgiana Cleeve has achieved fame and fortune. Unfortunately, she's also acquired an enemy: the enigmatic Lady Darling, whose spine-tingling plots appear to be pulled straight from Georgiana's own manuscripts. What's a stubborn, steely writer to do? Unmask her rival, of course. But the unmasking doesn't go according to plan - because Lady Darling is actually Cat Lacey, the butler's daughter and object of Georgiana's very secret, very embarrassing teenage infatuation. Cat Lacey has spent a decade clawing her family out of poverty. The last thing she needs is to be distracted by the stunning(ly pretentious) Lady Georgiana Cleeve. But Cat can't seem to escape her infuriatingly beautiful rival-including at the eerie manor where they both plan to set their next books. The plot unexpectedly thickens, however, when the novelists find themselves trapped in the manor together. In between ghostly moans and spectral staff, Cat and Georgiana come face-to-face with real danger: the scorching passion that's been haunting their rivalry all along."

Alexandra Vasti (Author), Olivia Darnley, Sofia Engstrand (Narrator)

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Under the Eye of the Big Bird

"In the distant future, humans are on the verge of extinction and have settled in small tribes across the planet under the observation and care of the Mothers. Some children are made in factories, from cells of rabbits and dolphins; some live by getting nutrients from water and light, like plants. The survival of the race depends on the interbreeding of these and other alien beings - but it is far from certain that connection, love, reproduction, and evolution will persist among the inhabitants of this faltering new world. Unfolding over geological eons, Under the Eye of the Big Bird is at once an astonishing vision of the end of our species as we know it and a meditation on the qualities that, for better and worse, make us human."

Hiromi Kawakami (Author), Arthur Lee, Ethan Reid, Olivia Darnley, Susan Momoko-Hingley (Narrator)

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A Boy Called Saul

"It's time to go back to the beginning . . . Saul Anguish is a clever but troubled teenager with a dark past and a love of nature. Etta Fitzroy is a former police detective who now lives in New York, but is called back to London to help in a missing persons case. Saul and Etta had met two years before when five-year-old Clara Foyle was kidnapped by a serial killer, whose evil deeds had left scars on them both. When Saul discovers a 'graveyard' on an island near his home town in Essex and Etta comes to investigate, the past comes back to haunt them both, and Saul will have to decide who he can trust. With A Boy Called Saul you can get a taste of the thrilling and sinister story of Saul Anguish. Find out more about Saul's story in Rattle and meet him in the sequel, The Collector."

Fiona Cummins (Author), Olivia Darnley (Narrator)

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One Cornish Summer With You: The uplifting romance and escapist beach read from the Sunday Times bestselling author

"Brought to you by Penguin. Tammy loved her childhood growing up in the harbour town of Porthmellow. But when her father went bankrupt and her mother abandoned them, she was quick to learn that nothing lasts forever. Now, Tammy spends her days creating works of art in the golden Cornish sand, and is determined to protect herself from further heartache. But everything changes when she meets Ruan – a gorgeous solicitor who has moved to Cornwall for a fresh start. Just as Tammy starts to question if Ruan could be the one to break down her walls, she discovers he has a secret – one that unravels everything she thought she knew about her past. Can Tammy find the courage to trust again? Or will Ruan’s secret push her away forever? Praise for Phillipa Ashley: ‘Set amid stunning scenery, this is both uplifting and compelling - the perfect beach read!’ Candis '‘Read it and feel like you’ve had a holiday!’ MyWeekly 'Phillipa Ashley's books help readers to escape from their everyday lives' Express & Star ‘A fantastic setting and intriguing premise' Sue Moorcroft ‘Escapism at its very best, what a book!’ Milly Johnson ‘Filled with warm and likeable characters. Great fun!’ Jill Mansell ‘Sheer joy!’ Katie Fforde ‘Sunshine, secrets and a stunning setting make this the perfect summer read!’ Heidi Swain ‘Gloriously uplifting and unashamedly warm-hearted’ Faith Hogan ‘Full of genuine warmth and quirky characters’ Woman’s Own ‘A lovely, summery read full of secrets and hope’ Jo Thomas ‘A blissful story, full of sunshine, secrets and Phillipa’s trademark romance’ Cressida McLaughlin ‘An utterly glorious, escapist read from a one of the freshest voices to emerge in women's fiction today’ Claudia Carroll ‘Deliciously entertaining’ Liz Fenwick © Phillipa Ashley 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Phillipa Ashley (Author), Olivia Darnley (Narrator)

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The Lighthouse Keeper

"Darkness descends over Sotenäs... When the daughter of an American ambassador is found lifeless in the famous marble pool on the small island of Hållö, the case lands on Sandra Haraldsson and Dennis Wilhelmson's desks. Garnering enormous attention from the public, not least from the White House, the duo is soon led to an old lighthouse on Hållö: a lighthouse with plentiful of secrets... 'The Lighthouse Keeper' is the fourth book in 'The Smögen Murders' series. Anna Ihrén grew up in Stockholm and Gothenburg but spent her childhood summers on the island of Smögen. Her series of crime novels 'The Smögen Murders' has become very popular, 'The Man on the Beach' being the first book in the series."

Anna Ihrén (Author), Olivia Darnley (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Olivia Darnley

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