Audiobooks narrated by Olivia Vinall

Growing Up with Two Languages: A Practical Guide for Multilingual Families and Those Who Support Them

"Growing Up with Two Languages provides a highly accessible account of the stages of language development, describes and evaluates the various systems and strategies that can be adopted and looks at the problems that can occur when a child is exposed to two languages and cultures. Combining research-informed advice and the experience of parents raising children as speakers of a wide range of languages in every populated continent in the world, this book and its associated web material will answer questions, offer tried and tested strategies to keep children speaking a minority language, and provide material to enlist the support of the extended family, teachers and others. The perspective of adults who were themselves raised speaking more than one language is included. New to this edition is a chapter focusing on families raising children as speakers of indigenous and threatened languages as well as chapters for teachers and health professionals who want to know more about multilingual child language development and how they can support parents to continue speaking their language with their children. With new and updated first-hand advice, Internet resources and examples throughout, this book also includes a chapter that introduces important recent research into multilingual children and further reading guides for those who want to know more.This book is for parents who are raising or plan to raise children as speakers of more than one language, and for the teachers and healthcare workers who meet and can support them."

Una Cunningham (Author), Olivia Vinall (Narrator)

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Hunger and Thirst: The haunting new novel from the Women's Prize-shortlisted, Costa Award-winning author of Unsettled Ground

"Brought to you by Penguin. FROM THE COSTA AWARD-WINNING, WOMEN’S PRIZE-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR OF UNSETTLED GROUND 1987: After a childhood trauma and years in and out of the care system, sixteen-year-old Ursula finds herself with a new job in the postroom of a local art school, a bed in a halfway house, and—delightfully— some new friends, including wild-child, Sue. When Ursula is invited to join a squat at The Underwood, a mysterious house whose owners met a terrible end, she can’t resist the promise of a readymade, hodgepodge family. But as Sue’s behaviour and demands become more extreme, Ursula who has always been hungry—for food—and more importantly for love, acceptance and belonging, carries out her friend’s terrible dare. It's a decision that will haunt her for decades. Thirty-six years later, Ursula is a renowned, reclusive sculptor living under a pseudonym in London when her identity is exposed by true-crime documentary-maker who is digging into an unsolved disappearance. But it is not only the filmmaker who has discovered Ursula’s whereabouts, and as her past catches up with her present, Ursula must work out whether the monsters are within her or without. From critically acclaimed and award-winning author, Claire Fuller, Hunger and Thirst is a compelling and chilling tale of loneliness and female friendship, of the dangerous line between wanting and needing, and of how far a person will go to truly belong. 'Atmospheric, psychologically vivid, and unputdownable' ALICE WINN, author of In Memoriam 'I was enthralled, rapt, utterly unable to put this book down. Claire Fuller, a master of psychic suspense, has done it again' LINDSAY HUNTER, author of Hot Springs Drive 'Harrowing and tender ... the kind of book to clear a weekend for, the kind of resonant nightmare that lingers long after its end' HAYDEN CASEY, author of A Harvest of Furies © Claire Fuller 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Claire Fuller (Author), Olivia Vinall (Narrator)

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Disobedience: From the author of The Power, winner of the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction

"Brought to you by Penguin. From the author of The Power, winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction Ronit has left London and transformed her life. She has become a cigarette-smoking, wise-cracking, New York career woman, who is in love with a married man. But when Ronit's father dies she is called back into the very different world of her childhood, a world she thought she had left far behind. The orthodox Jewish suburb of Hendon, north London is outraged by Ronit and her provocative ways. But Ronit is shocked too by the confrontation with her past. And when she meets up with her childhood girlfriend Esti, she is forced to think again about what she has left behind. 'Sharp, funny and poignant' - Hilary Mantel Funny, tender and insightful - Guardian © Naomi Alderman 2006 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Naomi Alderman (Author), Genevieve Gaunt, Olivia Vinall (Narrator)

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The Bookbinder’s Secret

"When a burned book falls into the hands of a young bookbinder, she uncovers a tale of forbidden love, a fortune lost … and murder – which puts her own life in jeopardy. Fans of The Shadow of the Wind and The Thirteenth Tale will love this thrilling historical novel, with an intriguing mystery, which is perfect for lovers of books about books. ‘Thoroughly immersive and atmospheric … This book has everything; adventure, intrigue, romance and a lead character you can really root for’ YOURS BOOK CLUB, Book Editor’s Pick 'A hypnotic novel with fine writing and a skillful ability to discover the culture and society of the past … as it is a really first-rate debut novel, I have selected it as the best book actually published in 2025' THE CRITIC 'Original, exciting, beautifully written' M. W. CRAVEN ‘I devoured this book! Totally immersive and highly atmospheric, this page-turning debut has a magical allure that is utterly captivating’ EVIE WOODS ………………. What danger could lie within a book? ‘I wish you had not killed him.’ Lilian Delaney, apprentice to a master bookbinder in Oxford in 1901, chafes at the confines of her life, caught between the oppressive walls of her father’s bookshop and the limitations of being a woman in a man’s profession. But when a burned book comes into her possession, she finds hidden beneath the binding a fifty-year-old letter speaking of love, fortune and murder. Lily is drawn into the mystery, which hints at a forbidden romance between young lovers, and learns there are other books which conceal more of the story. Lily becomes obsessed with finding them, but she is not the only one looking, and what began as a simple intrigue quickly turns dangerous. Her journey takes her across the country, to the eccentric booksellers of London, private libraries of unscrupulous collectors and the dusty archives of society papers, as she delves further into the heart of the secret. But with sinister forces closing in, willing to do anything to obtain the books, Lily’s world begins to fall apart, and she must decide if uncovering the truth is worth losing everything. Praise for The Bookbinder's Secret: ‘With its irresistible premise and unfolding mystery, The Bookbinder’s Secret kept me hooked until the final page. A. D. Bell has brought every booklover's dream to life!’ ANITA FRANK 'A delicious mystery, superbly plotted, that wraps you up in a good book in more ways than one' HESTER MUSSON 'Totally unputdownable for anyone who loves books and mysteries. I loved every moment' LOUISE HARE Readers give five stars to The Bookbinder's Secret: 'An incredible read' 'A truly gripping, amazing book' 'It’s what book readers and collectors dream of' 'A mixture of romance, death, sheer willpower and so much more… I never wanted to put it down' 'This is a must read … I honestly can't explain how much I enjoyed this book' 'Wow. What an intriguing book' 'This book throws twists at you constantly. It's brilliant' 'I absolutely loved this read … couldn't put it down' 'A well-constructed narrative, with strong, fully-developed characters and a plot that will keep you reading way past bedtime' Perfect for fans of: Books about books Historical fiction Hidden mysteries Forbidden romance Strong FMCs Colourful side characters Twists, turns, and jaw-dropping secrets"

A. D. Bell (Author), Olivia Vinall (Narrator)

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The Last Witch

"'Chilling, atmospheric' Sunday Times 'Vivid and haunting' Emilia Hart 'Blisteringly brilliant' Anna Mazzola Will she be damned by flame… or cursed by magic? Innsbruck 1485 Helena should be doing what every other wealthy young wife is doing: keeping her husband’s house, bearing his children. But when their footman is found dead, Helena is accused of killing him. Worse, she is accused of being a witch. Imprisoned with six other women, Helena is plunged into a world of terror. When a cursed witch totem is smuggled into the prison, the prisoners attempt to use it to escape only to unleash a malevolent spirit which places all their lives in danger. Does Helena risk her life and the lives of others by standing up to the terrifying witchfinder and risk death at the stake if found guilty? Or is the real threat the world beyond this one…? Readers LOVE The Last Witch: 'A phenomenal read” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A magical blend of horror, psychological thriller and historical fiction” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another spellbinding masterpiece from C.J. Cooke, it is as haunting as it is heartbreakingly beautiful” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I must be in my witch phase, and this author has me hooked” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another cracker by C.J. Cooke. I loved this one from beginning to end, rarely putting it down” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

C.J. Cooke (Author), Olivia Vinall (Narrator)

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The Society of Unknowable Objects: The fantastical new adventure from the bestselling author of The Book of Doors

"Brought to you by Penguin. Get ready to be spellbound by the new, fantastical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of fantasy sensation The Book of Doors . . . The world of unknowable objects - magical items that most people have no idea possess powers - has been quiet for decades . . . But three current members of a secret society have remained watchful, meeting every six months in the basement of a bookshop in London. They are pledged to protect their archive of magical items hidden away, safe from the outside world - and keep the world safe from them. But when Frank Simpson, the longest-standing member of the Society of Unknowable Objects, hears of a new artefact coming to light in Hong Kong, he sends the Society's newest member, author Magda Sparks, to investigate. Within hours of arriving in Hong Kong, Magda is facing death and danger, confronted by a professional killer who seems to know all about unknowable objects, specifically one that was stolen from him a decade before. Magda is forced to flee, using an artefact that not even the rest of the Society knows about. Returning to London, Magda learns hers is not the only secret being kept from the other two members. And that the most pernicious secret is about the nature of the Society’s mission. Her discoveries will lead her on a perilous journey, across the Atlantic to the deep south of the United States - not in pursuit of an unknowable object, but an unknowable person: the killer she first faced in Hong Kong. In doing so, Magda begins to understand that there are even more in the world who are chasing these magical items, and that her own family’s legacy is tied up in keeping all these secrets under wraps. Magic has always been too powerful to reveal to the world. But Magda will learn there might be something even more powerful: the truth. 'A dazzling, globe-trotting thriller with a spectacular dash of magic. Like Michael Crichton at his finest, but with fantasy. Brilliant stuff!' SUNYI DEAN, bestselling author of The Book Eaters © Gareth Brown 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Gareth Brown (Author), Olivia Vinall (Narrator)

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The Hounding: ‘Haunting and beguiling’ STACEY HALLS

"Brought to you by Penguin. The season of strangeness has begun . . . Many stories are told about the five Mansfield sisters. They are haughty, thinking themselves better than their neighbours in the picturesque village of Little Nettlebed. They have taken the death of their grandmother hard. They are liars, troublemakers, untamed and dangerous... Accounts of their behaviour differ, but the villagers all agree that the girls are odd. One long summer, a heatwave descends. Bloated sea creatures wash up along the parched riverbed, animals grow frenzied, ravens gather on the roofs of those about to die. As the stifling heat grips the village, so does a strange rumour: the Mansfield sisters have been seen transforming into a pack of dogs. With the witch trials only a recent memory, hysteria sets in. Slowly but surely, the villagers become convinced that something strange is taking root in Little Nettlebed. And when a bark finally leads to a bite, the sisters will be the ones to pay for it. Visceral and richly atmospheric, The Hounding plunges its reader into 18th century Oxfordshire, where the power of a man’s word is absolute, and it is safer to be a wild animal than an unconventional young woman © Xenobe Purvis 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Xenobe Purvis (Author), Olivia Vinall (Narrator)

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Josephine Baker's Secret War: The African American Star Who Fought for France and Freedom

"The full story of Josephine Baker’s wartime and intelligence work in France and North Africa Before the Second World War, Josephine Baker (1906–1975) was one of the most famous performers in the world. She made her name dancing on the Parisian stage, but when war broke out she decided not to return to America. Instead, Baker turned spy for the French Secret Services. In this engaging, deeply researched study, Hanna Diamond tells the full story of Baker’s actions for the French and Allied powers in World War Two. Drawing on previously unseen material, Diamond reveals the vital role Baker played throughout the war, from counterintelligence work for the Allied landings in North Africa to serving in the French Air Force in 1944–45. A woman of colour operating in a white male environment, Baker exploited her celebrity to enable her war work across France, Spain, Portugal, North Africa, and the Middle East. This groundbreaking account is the first to reveal the full significance of Baker’s wartime contribution. Hanna Diamond is professor of French history at Cardiff University. An expert on the social and cultural history of France during the Second World War, she is the author of Fleeing Hitler: France 1940 and Women and the Second World War in France, 1939–48."

Hanna Diamond (Author), Olivia Vinall (Narrator)

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The Third Reich of Dreams: The Nightmares of a Nation

"This audiobook narrated by Olivia Vinall exposes the hidden history of a nation sleepwalking its way into evil Charlotte Beradt began having unsettling dreams after Adolf Hitler took power in 1933. She envisioned herself being shot at, tortured and scalped, surrounded by Nazis in disguise, and breathlessly fleeing across fields with storm troopers at her heels. Shaken by these nightmares and banned as a Jew from working, she began secretly collecting dreams from her friends and neighbors, both Jewish and non-Jewish. Disguising these 'diaries of the night' in code and concealing them in the spines of books from her extensive library, she smuggled them out of the country one by one. Available again for the first time since its publication in the 1960s, this sensational book brings together this uniquely powerful dream record, offering a visceral understanding of how terror is internalized and how propaganda colonizes the imagination. After Beradt herself fled Germany for New York, she collected these dream accounts and began to trace the common symbols and themes that appeared in the collective unconscious of a traumatized nation. The fear of dictatorship was ever-present. Dreams of thought control, even the prohibition of dreaming itself, bore witness to the collapse of outer and inner worlds. Now in a haunting new translation by Damion Searls, The Third Reich of Dreams provides a raw, unfiltered, and prophetic look inside the experience of living through Hitler's terror."

Charlotte Beradt (Author), Olivia Vinall (Narrator)

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Old Soul: The deliciously unsettling novel that will sneak into your dreams and haunt you

"Brought to you by Penguin. The woman never goes by the same name. She never stays in the same place too long. She never ages. She never dies. But those around her do. When two grieving strangers meet by chance in Osaka airport they uncover a disturbing connection. Jake's best friend and Mariko's twin brother each died, 6,000 miles apart, in brutal and unfathomable circumstances. Each encountered a mesmerising, dark-haired woman in the days before their deaths. A woman who came looking for Mariko - and then disappeared. Jake, who has carried his loss and guilt for a decade, finds himself compelled to follow the trail set by Mariko's revelations. It's a trail that weaves across continents and centuries, leading back to the many who have died - in strange and terrifying and eerily similar ways - and those they left behind: bewildered, disbelieved, yet resolutely sure of what they saw. And, at the centre of it all, there is the same beguiling woman. Her name may have changed, but her purpose has never wavered, and as Jake races to discover who, or what she is, she has already made her next choice. But will knowing her secret be enough to stop her? 'A mesmerising story, brilliantly told' IAN McGUIRE 'Utterly addictive and completely immersive ...The most propulsive thing I have read all year' LARA WILLIAMS, author of Supper Club 'I was completely swept up ... It continues to haunt and unsettle me, in the very best of ways' EMILY MIDORIKAWA, author of Out of the Shadows 'Like nothing else I've ever read ... The kind of story you tell around a campfire as the lights of civilization begin to flicker out around you; a global, intelligent and ambitious archetypal nightmare' KRISTEN ROUPENIAN, author of Cat Person © Susan Barker 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Susan Barker (Author), George Blagden, Jill Winternitz, Olivia Vinall (Narrator)

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Carrion Crow: A gloriously gothic unfurling of one family’s festering secrets

"Brought to you by Penguin. A powerful and spine-tingling gothic tale exploring mother-daughter relationships, sexuality, and class. There are some facts about the world that only your mother can teach you. Marguerite had been confined for the sake of her wellbeing. That’s what her mother had said. Marguerite Périgord is locked in the attic of her family home, a towering Chelsea house overlooking the stinking Thames. For company she has a sewing machine, Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management and a carrion crow who has come to nest in the rafters. Restless, she spends her waning energies on the fascinations of her own body, memorising Mrs Beeton’s advice and longing for her life outside. Cécile Périgord has confined her daughter Marguerite for her own good. Cécile is concerned that Marguerite’s engagement to a much older, near-penniless solicitor, will drag the family name – her husband’s name, that is – into disrepute. And for Cécile, who has worked hard at her own betterment, this simply won’t do. Cécile’s life has taught her that no matter how high a woman climbs she can just as readily fall. Of course, both have their secrets, intentions and histories to hide. As Marguerite’s patience turns into rage, the boundaries of her mind and body start to fray. And neither woman can recognise what the other is becoming. ‘Bold, blazing, absolutely unforgettable’ Elizabeth Macneal, bestselling author of The Doll Factory ‘Probably one of the best books I've read this year! It felt like an unholy mix of Ottessa Moshfegh and Leonora Carrington, whilst still being very much its own thing … I loved it’ Julia Armfield, author of Private Rites and Our Wives Under The Sea ‘A gruesome, provocative, stylish fairytale.... A true Gothic gem’ Kaliane Bradley, bestselling author of The Ministry of Time © Heather Parry 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Heather Parry (Author), Olivia Vinall (Narrator)

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Lonely No More: The apocalypse isn’t coming—it’s already here.

"The incredible eight-part full-cast audio drama written and created by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and directed by Jessica Dromgoole. It’s just a message, right? Daubed on walls, trending on socials, appearing in every language in every country all over the world and always reading the same. Nobody knows where it originated only that it can’t be ignored. And then – in the blink of an eye - everything changes. Activated alien DNA, long buried within each and every one of us, transforms the majority of the human race. Cities are abandoned. Civilisation discarded. Suddenly, we’re not humans anymore, we’re…. Lonely No More. Or most of us are.. For those still unactivated and “lonely', it’s now about learning to survive in the ruins of an unwanted and terrifyingworld. See, the apocalypse isn’t coming, it’s already here. LONELY NO MORE is an Audiama production recorded at BBC Cymru Wales Executive Producer: Francis Hellyer Producers: Ed Perkins and Mali Harries Sound design and original music: Jon Nicholls Studio engineer: Cathy Robinson Production co-ordinator: Mair Roberts"

Sebastian Baczkiewicz (Author), Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Bhasker Patel, Claire Cage, Edita Sllamniku, Eiry Thomas, Gareth Pierce, Gavi Singh Chera, Gwyneth Keyworth, Iestyn Jones, James Wilson, Joe Sims, Joe Thomas, Jonathan McGuinness, Kimberley Nixon, Leo Wan, Luke Newberry, Matthew Gravelle, Matthew Tennyson, Michael Bertenshaw, Nay Murphy, Olivia Vinall, Patrick Kennedy, Saskia West, Sid Sagar (Narrator)

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