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1893. Jennifer Crawford, the peacekeeper in a well-to-do Boston family rife with anger, deceit, and even treachery, was born to solve mathematical mysteries at a time when women are only beginning to venture from home and into the world of commerce and politics. Beautiful and shy, she struggles to find the courage to face a scheming mother and guide a father denying their familial dysfunction, hesitant to traverse the volatile economics banks are facing at the turn of the 20th century.

US army veteran Henry Miller embarks on a hunt at the edge of the Black Forest but strays from the path and finds himself too close to the East Cascade Mountain Range. Something lurks in the forest on the other side of those mountains. An ancient race of Bigfoot that have kept to themselves for centuries, until one of them defies the warnings and roams too far from the safety of their home.

Jason Isaacs joins us in the Audible Studios to discuss narrating The Island of Dr Moreau by H. G. Wells. Playing the iconic role of Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films as well as Dr. Hunter Aloysius 'Hap' Percy in The OA and being part of the Star Trek franchise, he is a prolific and renowned actor. In this interview, Jason tells us about narrating The Island of Dr Moreau, what his kids think of this work, and the casting director who thought his hands were more interesting than his acting talent.

Nestled in the quiet countryside sits the cosy village of Little Monkham, home of the Star and Sixpence, a renovated pub owned by sisters Sam and Nessie. As the locals welcome the new season, it appears that change is afoot in their tiny community, and not all of it for the better...Nessie is moving in with her boyfriend, leaving Sam alone in the pub. But with the arrival of new chef Gabriel causing a flutter among the women of the village, it seems that Sam might not be so lonely after all.

From the imaginations of best-selling authors Holly Black and Cassandra Clare comes a heart-stopping plunge into the magical unknown. Think you know magic? Think again. The Magisterium awaits.... Most people would do anything to get into the Magisterium and pass the Iron Trial. Not Callum Hunt. Call has been told his whole life that he should never trust a magician. And so he tries his best to do his worst - but fails at failing. Now he must enter the Magisterium.

Are you tired of the old approaches to weight loss: dieting, counting calories and starving yourself? Then you are ready for a new approach. This is the last diet book you’ll ever need because it addresses the REAL reasons we gain weight – the brain which is responsible for old habits, cravings, mental blocks, emotional eating, lack of motivation and even self sabotage. When you understand how your brain works, you can put it to work for you. Empowered with practical brain skills and strategies, you’ll be making healthier choices, end cravings, stress less, find more motivation for ...

Epic fantasy writer and New York Times best seller Brandon Sanderson joined us in the Audible Studios to discuss Oathbringer, the third book in his Stormlight Archive, and he revealed his process for getting his books just right. Brandon also spoke about how others can sometimes discover that they're writing in the wrong genre and told us about the books he has unpublished.

Everyone can access happiness—it’s a case of learning how. Holly Matthews is on a mission to make your life better, and she’s keeping it simple. No BS. No fluff. The Happy Me Project is 60 short chapters of straight-to-the-point advice, structured for our time-poor modern world, and packed with practical tips on ways to fill your life with more joy. Whatever you’re facing, this audiobook is for you, and Holly will be cheering you along every step of the way

Anna has always been shy about getting naked--even in the locker room. That all changes when she visits the gym for a late-night workout and can't resist her new exhibitionist impulse. Soon she's having fun with a total stranger and praying they won't get caught.

Callum Hunt's summer break isn't like other kids'. His closest companion is a Chaos-ridden wolf, Havoc. His father suspects him of being secretly evil. And, of course, most kids aren't heading back to school in the magical world of the Magisterium.... It's not easy for Call...and it gets even harder after he checks out his basement and discovers that his dad might be trying to destroy both him and Havoc. Call escapes to the Magisterium, but things only intensify there.

Alex Gomez is the enforcer for the largest crime syndicate in Arizona and makes no excuses. His hands are covered in blood and the lines between right and wrong are blurred. Celina Thomas has a deadly secret. Only money can fix her problem and she needs a lot of it, quickly. She's gifted with a body and face that men are willing to pay for. She makes the decision to enter the world of high class escorts but her heart cries at the injustice. One night with Alex and Celina's plan turns upside down. One night with Celina and Alex's heart of ice begins to melt.

Sisters Hope, Faith and Mercy have everything: fame, success, money and beauty. But what Hope wants most of all is love, and it doesn’t matter how far she has to go to find it. Except real life isn't like the movies. Even if you're a Valentine...

1891... Spinster librarian Olive Wilkins is shocked to learn of her brother's violent death at a saloon gaming table and her sister-in-law's subsequent murder, traveling far from her staid life to rescue her niece and nephew, now orphans. She arrives to find the circumstances of her brother's life deplorable and her long held beliefs of family and tradition, shaken.

Nobody wants to admit they have been offended. It feels childish, immature, even petty. But let’s face it, offense is going to happen. Churches split, Friendships dissolve. Marriages suffer. Families distances themselves. It’s as if someone put dynamite to a bridge and blew up the connection we once had. How does one navigate through the maze of offense and not get offended? Someone hurt you, betrayed, belittled, snubbed, or insulted you. And you, being a good godly girl, try hard to forgive. But you feel that ugly little monster in your throat and chest. Its feels like its choking you....

If you're like me, you watched The Secret, attended seminars, and studied every other New Age and new thought author and teacher, but with little success. Eventually, I combined the different advice I'd received and started to receive what I've nick-named Magic Money. But don't get me wrong - this isn't the woo-woo, Law of Attraction stuff you've heard before. Magic Money is practical prosperity that, when you practice it, works like a charm. And it usually starts within 24 hours!

The Allowing Handbook includes a simple Catch & Release strategy that transforms pain into peace, doubt into self-confidence, and allows solution to replace blame. If you are eager to release old patterns each page will speak to your heart! Spending our creative energy blaming someone or something outside of us for what we are experiencing in life results in waiting for something outside of us to change so we can finally feel better. This can be a very long wait... a lifetime for some. Each page, story, and solution in the Allowing Handbook opened a doorway to possibility. I couldn't help ...

What makes someone an adult? Lucy Tobin and Kat Poole have the answer. In their practical yet entertaining guide, Being an Adult: The Ultimate Guide to Moving Out, Getting a Job and Getting Your Act Together, they explore a number of experiences that people go through in adult life, from renting a flat to work tips and more. Lucy and Kat visit the Audible Studios together to discuss when they first knew they were adults, to share a few top tips, and the experience of writing this book together.

Many children today are growing up in the midst of adversity, whether family difficulties or larger societal crises. All children need to be able to deal with stress, cope with challenges, and persevere through disappointments. While we cannot protect children from all hardships, we can promote healthy development that fosters resilience.

There's an allure to vampire tales that has seduced readers and listeners for generations. From Bram Stoker to Stephanie Meyer and beyond, vampire stories are here to stay. For those fresh-blooded fans of paranormal romance, or for those whose hunt and hunger never dies, these stories have what listeners want! This collection of original tales comes from some of the hottest, most popular, and best-selling writers of young-adult fiction.

Omar El Akkad joins us in the Audible Studios to discuss his debut novel, American War. Having spent 10 years as a journalist reporting on subjects such as the war in Afghanistan and military trials in Guantanamo Bay, Omar has turned his attentions to dystopian fiction in American War. Set in 2074, the novel portrays a world where climate change and political uprisings have transformed everything as we know it - and civil war has broken out in America.