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Rhode Island, 1846. Estranged from his family, writer Merritt Fernsby is surprised when he inherits a remote estate in the Narragansett Bay. Though the property has been uninhabited for more than a century, Merritt is ready to call it home—until he realizes he has no choice. With its doors slamming shut and locking behind him, Whimbrel House is not about to let Merritt leave. Ever.

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Natalie Dormer, best known for her standout role as Queen Margaery in Game of Thrones, as well as her roles in The Hunger Games and Captain America: The First Avenger. A Room of One's Own, based on a lecture given at Girton College...

“A winner . . . combines the pace and style of Brown’s Da Vinci Code and the densely plotted espionage of Daniel Silva’s Gabriel Allon novels.”—The Florida Times-Union Atlanta judge Rachel Cutler loves her job and her kids, but her life takes a dark turn when her father dies under...

'I wept, real tears, at least seven times reading this novel, and I intend to return to these pages often' - Moriel Rothman-Zecher, author of Before All the World For fans of Life After Life by Kate Atkinson and All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, Rooms for Vanishing is an epic novel...

“A winner . . . combines the pace and style of Brown’s Da Vinci Code and the densely plotted espionage of Daniel Silva’s Gabriel Allon novels.”—The Florida Times-Union Atlanta judge Rachel Cutler loves her job and her kids, but her life takes a dark turn when her father dies under...

Bloomsbury presents The Gun Room by Georgina Harding, read by Antonia Beamish. A beautiful, powerful and utterly devastating novel from Orange-prize shortlisted author Georgina Harding 'Georgina Harding’s novel is the finely tuned work of a writer exceptionally at ease with her craft and a...

A Room of His Own sheds light on the mysterious ways of male associational culture as it examines such topics as fraternity, sophistication, nostalgia, social capital, celebrity, gossip, and male professionalism. The story of clubland (and the literature it generated) begins with Britain's military heroes home from the Napoleonic campaign and quickly turns to Dickens's and Thackeray's acrimonious Garrick Club Affair.

Who decides where we are born and who we love? Luna is an immortal entity in the Upperworld learning how to assign human souls to the body and life they’re intended for. Onyx is her mentor and guide there, teaching her everything she needs to know about assigning souls and dispatching them to Earth. Everything goes well until Luna’s friend makes a major mistake and Luna is sent to earth after covering for her. In her absence, an unbelievable secret is revealed that changes everything she thought she knew about how the world works.

America has survived a war of independence, a civil war, and a plague that has transformed its people into feral predators. Now humanity needs to pull together or face extinction. Sharp-eyed doctor James Penrose and foul-mouthed boxer Abigail Grey are new recruits to the Cartographer Scouts, agents of the reunified US government. They set off across West Virginia, a dangerous wilderness now home to the savage victims of the wendigo outbreak.

Step into the eerie world of J. Sheridan LeFanus Gothic mystery novel, narrated by the young Englishman Richard Beckett, who finds himself captivated by a beautiful yet enigmatic Countess shrouded in a black veil. In a desperate bid to be close to her, he secures a room at the haunted Dragon Volant inn, a place steeped in chilling legends of mysterious disappearances. Will Richard uncover the secrets that lie within its walls, or will he become another lost soul? (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

The Dark Room Files is a documentary-style horror podcast that explores real cases, disturbing legends, and unexplained events that lurk in the shadows of history. Each episode opens a new file—forgotten crimes, paranormal encounters, urban legends, and true stories so unsettling they refuse to stay buried.The podcast reconstructs these events as if you were stepping directly into the room where they happened.No sensationalism.No cheap scares.Only documented fear, chilling details, and stories that echo long after the lights go out. Enter the dark room.Some files were never meant to be ...

Stories of Lexington, Kentucky’s history and people.

The Radio Reading Room features the Stories of Americana special Featured Segments feature stories and poetry from some of America's Classic authors, such as, Edgar Allen Poe, Robert Frost, Emily Dickerson, T.S. Elliot and many more. The program is hosted and stories read by long time broadcast veteran and voice artist Myron Hieronymous Thomas. First aired over WQSA AM radio in Sarasota Florida in 1989 the program fast became a favorite of listeners and participants.

A Room of One's Own è un saggio della celebre autrice inglese Virginia Woolf. Fu pubblicato nel 1929 e si è basato su due conferenze tenute a ai due college femminili di Newnham e Girton, dell'Università di Cambridge, nel 1928. Il saggio, scorrevole e brillante, ripercorre la storia della scrittura nelle donne, e la storia delle donne, e la storia della scrittura. Pertanto è rivolto, oltre che alle donne, anche a tutti coloro che vogliono scrivere.

The Reader's Room features conversations with authors that takes you into the world of non-fiction literature. The podcast is hosted by Mohit Satyanand - entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and the Chairperson of Teamwork Arts. This podcast gives a ringside view of what goes on in an author's mind. The Reader's Room is a podcast that every bibliophile will enjoy, as it takes them closer to their favorite authors. Warning: The conversations in this podcast will make you want to pick up a book right away!

In this podcast, I will share some of my greatest truths and hardest life lessons with you. Not because it is always pleasant to share... but because my intent and purpose is clear. My sole purpose and intent for this podcast is to share, encourage, and inspire you, so that you can in turn share, encourage, inspire someone else. I believe that by me sharing some of the things that I've come to learn while navigating my own spiritual and personal growth journey (and are yet still learning), will help aid or provide a clearer sense of direction for at least one other person who may be trying ...

Clones Library proudly presents our latest digital content, a one act radio play written and produced by Clones poet and writer Ted McCarthy. It is 1966, and Jimmy Finnegan is making the return journey across the Atlantic, almost fifty years after he left in a hurry and under a cloud. Back to a town where commemoration and memory are uneasy bedfellows, and ghosts inhabit the past and present. Starring Jerry Anselmo, Geraldine Zechner, Ciaran Morgan, Harry Cleary, Will Govan, Elizabeth Monahan, and David Welch. Edited by David Nicholl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

With the changing world we feel it is more fitting to call this Podcast ‘The Rhino in The room". "The elephant in the room" is a problem that everyone knows is there but no one wants to acknowledge. We are in challenging times, and there’s a lot to be addressed. Sadly the elephant cannot remain sitting in the corner of the room anymore. Communication requires a different approach. Paul McKenzie, Public Speaker, and Public Correspondent will host an array of podcasts discussing everything from social issues to light hearted banter. The shows will invite guests to share their views and ...