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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Hans Christian Andersen with this captivating recording of seven timeless fairy tales. Beginning with the poignant story of The Little Match Girl, youll journey through delightful narratives such as The Swineherd, The Real Princess, The Leap Frog, The Elderbush, The Bell, and The Old House. Each tale beautifully showcases Andersens storytelling brilliance, offering a rich tapestry of themes and emotions that continue to resonate with readers of all ages.

It's the middle of the high-flying, go-getting 80s in Maggie Thatcher's England, and Marlene has something to celebrate: she has just been made managing director of the Top Girls Employment Agency. But with no friends to speak of, and a past she'd just as soon forget, the guests at Marlene's party are a collection of famous women from history. Soon Marlene discovers that life above the glass ceiling is not all it's cracked up to be. This is a bold, searing comedy from an Olivier Award-winning playwright.

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Bringing a Literary Lens to Pop Culture - covering the worlds of A Song of Ice and Fire, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Fire and Blood, His Dark Materials & more

A scholarly podcast about pop culture hosted by Hannah McGregor and Marcelle Kosman, produced by Witch, Please Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roaring Girls tells the game-changing life stories of eight formidable women whose grit, determination and radical unconventionality saw them defy the odds to forge their own paths. From the notorious cross-dressing thief Mary Frith in the 17th century to rebel slave Mary Prince and adventurer, industrialist and LGBT trailblazer Anne Lister in the 19th, these diverse characters redefined what a woman could be and what she could do in pre-20th-century Britain.

An American Girl Anthology: Finding Ourselves in the Pleasant Company Universe turns American Girl dolls―and the ever-growing ecosystem surrounding them―inside out. Editors Justine Orlovsky-Schnitzler and KC Hysmith, along with an expansive list of contributors, explore Pleasant Company (American Girl's parent corporation) and the social and cultural impact the dolls and broader American Girl universe continue to have for generations of American consumers through thoughtful and fun essays.

Call Her Daddy for the girls that read Sylvia Plath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stieg Larsson's best-selling Millennium Trilogy is an international phenomenon. These books express Larsson's lifelong war against injustice, his ethical beliefs, and his deep concern for women's rights. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Philosophy probes the compelling philosophical issues behind the entire trilogy. What philosophies do Lisbeth Salander and Kant have in common? To catch a criminal, can Lisbeth and Mikael be criminals themselves? Can revenge be ethical?

The author believes that many classical myths can be transformed into captivating tales for children. In this delightful volume, he presents a selection of six timeless myths, reimagined with a fresh perspective while retaining their essence. With a touch of creative freedom, these stories are crafted to inspire and engage young readers, making them feel as if they are experiencing the adventures firsthand. (Lenox - from the Preface (July 15, 1851)

Join Lina and Adelia Beard, the visionary co-founders of the first American girls scouting group—initially known as the Girl Scout Society, then the Girl Pioneers, and ultimately the Camp Fire Girls. This inspiring guide offers practical advice and heartfelt encouragement for girls and young women eager to embrace a life filled with freedom, adventure, and the beauty of the great outdoors. - Summary by Christine Lehman, aka stoogeswoman

A bi-weekly book club podcast. Two friends talking about words, drinking wine and probably offering too many opinions.

When country girl Polly Milton visits her friend Fanny Shaw, she soon discovers that city life isnt quite the adventure she envisioned. Surrounded by a chaotic family dynamic, Polly draws upon the wisdom imparted by her mother to cultivate cheerfulness, honesty, and respect, embodying virtue in her actions. Four years later, Polly returns, determined to make a living as a music teacher, only to find herself entangled in a web of heartache, love triangles, and unexpected challenges. Pollys journey reveals that the aspirations of an old-fashioned girl can indeed blossom into reality.

Bookstore Girls podcast is for those who love going to their favorite bookstore to spend the day perusing the shelves in hopes of adding another book to their collection. As a “Bookstore Girl,” nothing sounds better than an iced oat milk latte in hand, your current read, and a free afternoon. Co-hosts Bri and Mandy discuss their recent reads, plot twists, pop culture, and everything in between. Get cozy, settle in, and join us every other Wednesday for a new book discussion! Follow us on Instagram @bookstoregirlspodcast

The plucky “titian-haired” sleuth solved her first mystery in 1930 - and eighty million books later, Nancy Drew has survived the Depression, World War II, and the sixties (when she was taken up with a vengeance by women’s libbers) to enter the pantheon of American culture. As beloved by girls today as she was by their grandmothers, Nancy Drew has both inspired and reflected the changes in her readers’ lives. Here, in a narrative with all the page-turning pace of Nancy’s adventures, Melanie Rehak solves an enduring literary mystery: Who created Nancy Drew?

Warm up your Kotatsus and grab you dagashi (or any other snacks you like), because you're going to want to be comfortable for this! Welcome to Girls, Gays, and Animes!! Join us, self proclaimed anime aficionados and our Otaku friends, as we dice headfirst into the wacky, wonderful, and occasionally weird world of anime. From swoon-worthy romances to blood pumping action and everything in between, we're here to entertain, enlighten, and maybe even make you ugly-laugh a few times. So, snuggle up or do whatever you have to do to get into the anime mood, because it's about to get weeb-tastic up in...

Jenna and Alex will make Tim a horse girl no matter what it takes, one YA horse book at a time.

Comic book superheroines bend steel, travel across time and space, and wield awesome forces. These mighty females do everything that male superheroes do. But they have to work their wonders in skirts and high heels. The Supergirls asks whether their world of fantasy is that different from our own. Are the stories of Wonder Woman’s search for an identity, Batwoman and Power Girl’s battle for equality, and Manhunter’s juggling of a crime fighting career and motherhood also an alternative saga of modern American women?

The very first Outdoor Girls book introduces four adventurous friends who go on a walking tour and stumble upon a mysterious note attached to a hundred-dollar bill.