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Immerse yourself in the haunting tale of "The Yellow Wallpaper" from the producers of the popular podcast, Falling Asleep With a Good Book. This edition features a casually worded modern introduction by producer/narrator Jama Smith, and is part of The Cheeky Book Talk Collection of public domain classics. Delve into this creepy and thought-provoking narrative by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and gain new insights from a modern female perspective. This special edition is a must-have for literature enthusiasts and podcast aficionados alike.

As eager as Beatrice, Duchess of Kesgrave, is to meet her husband’s newly discovered illegitimate half sister, she does not want it to happen like this: in the keeper's house at Newgate. Yes, that Newgate, the abject prison filled with squalor and misery to which Verity Lark has been consigned for murder. Found standing over the slain corpse of an old tormentor with a still-warm pistol in her hand, she is obviously guilty. It is an open-and-shut case with little for an unduly curious duchess to investigate. Except it all seems a little too simple and straightforward.

Detective Tracy Crosswhite isn’t one to lose her cool. Until her interrogation of the taunting and malicious Erik Schmidt, a suspect in two cold case killings. Schmidt also has unnerving ties to the monster who murdered Tracy’s sister, stirring memories of the crime that shaped Tracy’s life. After a critical mistake during a shooting exercise, Tracy breaks.

United: Book 2 in the America Overrun series, continues the saga of the Duncan family struggling to survive in a collapsed world and fighting the evil forces that are surrounding them. After being forced out of their homes, the Duncan family and their group seek refuge in a quarry. They soon find out that they are in the path of a local criminal kingpin and his gangster army.

Active US involvement in what became known as the Vietnam War (in Vietnam, this conflict is remembered as the American War) began in 1961 and spanned a period of twelve years until the Paris Peace Talks finally brought the deployment of American combat troops to an end in early 1973. Unfortunately, the peace talks didn’t also lead to the end of the civil war between the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) and the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam).

Kate Richards, a bookstore owner and published author, thought things had calmed down after discovering that her family is fey keepers, people with abilities to protect the fey from humans and humans from the fey. She even had to save her sister from dark fey who wanted her.

I ran away for a reason to gain my freedom. Now because of him, I am now a prisoner. As the princess, I am tired of being tossed aside like I do not matter. So, to do what I needed to do, I left, wanting to give myself a better life. But then I was captured by Rogues and brought to him. Mateo, the Rogue Alpha who has been attacking my kingdom, a handsome man who has shown no mercy. My fated mate. I don’t know what to do about him, I don’t know if he can be trusted.

James Baldwin grew up in a poverty-stricken home, but through the skill of his prose and his keen observation, he was able to rise above it all. Baldwin was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of artist who had an uncanny understanding of people, situations, and the status quo. As a writer, Baldwin was highly critical of many aspects of society, and he used his pen to question why things were the way they were. This audiobook follows James Baldwin’s journey from Harlem to France, as he sorts out both his personal inclinations and the world as a whole.

Since the weekend of the party—the one twenty-two-year-old Liv can’t remember, the one that left her covered in bruises—she’s been locked out of her bedroom by a padlock. Her parents are behaving oddly and her best friend won’t respond to her texts. Maybe she really was out of control that night? Meanwhile Liv’s father, Janus, is not sure he can do what is necessary to keep this secret hidden. He brought his family from Australia to Los Angeles to chase his dream of seeing his novel on the big screen, and he can’t let them down. Not again.

I'm the coach's daughter, watching from the shadows as my father's best friend and star player wins the World Series for his team. Trick Lowry is almost twice my age and a bonafide celebrity, and I love him with my entire heart. It's the kind of secret, off-limits crush that feeds wild fantasies and reckless ideas—like sneaking into his hotel room while he's celebrating, just to have a little slice of him to myself. I innocently surround myself with his smell, thinking he doesn't have to know.

Our culture today is inundated with narratives about the strength of female friendship, whether through images of girl power, BFFs, or work wives. Yet cultural historian Tiffany Watt Smith has always found her own life much messier. She has had dramatic friend breakups, friendships that felt like too much or not enough, friendships that drifted into silence, and friendships built on convenience rather than a meeting of minds. And there are older cultural scripts to contend with: the competitive rival, the jealous backstabber, the underminer, the fair-weather friend.

After being sent to the Dragon King to produce his heir…I didn’t expect him to be so kind to me. I’m only human, but I have been given the biggest opportunity to make a life for myself. If I give birth to his heir, I will be free… But maybe I don’t want to go. Mason Dragonheart, the Dragon King and a beautiful man. With the body of a god, I can’t help but want him. Although we are connected in marriage, I feel something deeper.

I didn’t know what the Moon Goddess has in store for me… But when it comes to him, I know that there is only one logical choice. As a warrior for the Moon Goddess, I have lived for battle. I am finally sent out on a mission where I would be able to prove myself. But I didn’t know how much this man would end up driving me crazy. Alexander Walker, a fierce warrior with a bounty on his head. I didn’t expect to learn the truth of why I am connected to him. I needed to hide it at all costs…

It took five years for Aphrodite "Pretty Pretty" to experience her version of happiness, but one slip-up threatened everything she'd silently yearned for. What Pretty Pretty thought was her happy ending turned into the total opposite. Not all heroes wear capes but they do face demons. In this final installment of Exhilarated, the characters that we've grown to either love or hate all have one thing in common: their worst nightmares have come true.

Silence is like trust: easily broken. The first time Claire and Megan Deveraux receive a cryptic text from the anonymous “AMZ”, they decide it’s a sophisticated scam. But when further evidence of a long-lost sibling starts to add up, Claire begins to wonder whether there is merit to AMZ’s wild claims...or just photoshop and dumb luck?

Since the defeat of the wasp invasion, the elite organization G.O.R.E. Sector have remained busy in its hunt for giant organisms. At the forefront of its operations is Captain Thomas Rodney and the members of Raptor Pack. Their reconnaissance leads them to Badger County, Wyoming, where a new hive of giant hornets has been discovered.

Set in 2029—after a stolen election and a bloody civil war, after President-for-life Trump's death, America has become a hellscape of marauding gangs, militias, warlords, the resistance, the One State Army, and the dreaded Stapos—the State Secret Police. In the midst of this nightmare, retired Air Force pilot Grant Woodford is on a mission to free his wife Elizabeth from the impregnable Richmond SuperMax Penitentiary and bring her home. LOST REPUBLIC is a caumessage from an apocalyptic future, warning us of the impending demise of our republic and the only way we can prevent it.

Alan Rickman was one of Britain’s most beloved actors. His portrayal of the cunning Hans Gruber in the 1988 blockbuster Die Hard set a new standard for movie villains with his perfect blend of charm and menace. Rickman then became a household name playing Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series. His performance captured the layers of emotion and complexity that made Snape one of the most memorable and celebrated figures in the series.

The story of Volstan is one of struggle, resilience, and ultimately, triumph. Set against a backdrop of tyranny and oppression, this novel, *The Revenge on 804*, unfolds the journey of a nation that found its strength in the darkest of times. At its heart, this is a tale about ordinary people who became extraordinary heroes, risking everything to reclaim their freedom and dignity.

Laura thought fiancé Tony was the one—until she caught him cheating with her best friend and maid of honor, Mary. Devastated, Laura moved away and settled in idyllic Pine Lake, where she is just beginning to date again.