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Cursed. Broken. Possibly Insane.

Nyx was born Hollow. An empty vessel in a world of spirits. Normally, that was a death sentence, yet somehow he survived. He's always been stubborn like that.

He's also always been a bit crazy. Which is why, in another life, he did something reckless. He sent himself a message—his memories. Threw them into the Flow from which all spirits return.

Besides, Nyx believed in asking hard questions. Like, was reincarnation real? Would this half-ass plan actually work? And if it did, could his life really get any worse?

Turns out…it could.

What to expect:

A different sort of reincarnation story—one that isn't so easy. A crazy protagonist. Slow burn to OP power progression. Loot-based skill modification system. Infused spirit items. Crafting. Bromance. Couple's therapy. Murder Babies. Oh, and an interdimensional death wagon. Honestly, reincarnation never looked so crazy.

Hollow - Chapter 1

We all need a little more sanuk in our lives 

 Sanuk is a Thai concept that can loosely be translated as meaning ‘fun’. Though sanuk is in fact much more than that

The Little Book of Sanuk: The Thai Secret to a More Joyful Life, By Karen Sinotok, Read by Imogen Wilde

The Unretirement is an uplifting story about the joy of pursuing dreams at any age, full of warmth, heart and community spirit. 

 'Funny, uplifting and warm' Sunday Times bestselling author PHILLIPA ASHLEY

'Beautifully written, the characters leap from the page' Million-copy bestselling author SUE MOORCROFT

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﻿Meet foodie Maggie Lawford.

After spending her retirement travelling the world, she’s home again – and ready for a new adventure.

When Maggie’s daughter, Hannah, takes her to visit their favourite local restaurant, Maggie is heartbroken to find the place empty. But the last straw comes when Maggie realises the chef is at his wit’s end – she can’t resist charging into the kitchen and taking matters into her own hands.

Never one to give up without a fight, Maggie resolves to save their beloved restaurant from failure, and it’s not long before she has a military-grade plan to turn the place around again. Finding herself back at work, all she’ll need is support from Hannah and her cheeky granddaughter, Alice, as well as a little help from her neighbours.

After all, Maggie’s golden days aren’t behind her just yet… 

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'A breath of fresh air… funny, uplifting and warm.' PHILLIPA ASHLEY

'An uplifting gem of a novel! Funny, heartwarming and hopeful!' KATE STOREY

'An uplifting celebration…a great big hug of a book.' JULIE MA

'Funny, fresh and gloriously inspiring. I feel joyous after finishing this book.' KATE GALLEY

'A likeable cast of characters, an engaging story and delicious food…a fun, involving read.' JANE LOVERING

'I loved Maggie from the first page and cheered her on through every chapter.' RUTH O'LEARY

The Unretirement, By Penny Mirren, Read by Deryn Edwards

The memoir by the doctor who became a beacon of hope for millions through the COVID pandemic, and whose six-decade career in high-level public service put him in the room with seven presidents

“An eventful autobiography [and] a classic American story…Gripping.”—The Washington Post

“One of the most consequential and most prominent [careers] in American medicine in the past fifty years.”—Jerome Groopman, The New Yorker

Anthony Fauci is arguably the most famous – and most revered – doctor in the world today. His role guiding America sanely and calmly through Covid (and through the torrents of Trump) earned him the trust of millions during one of the most terrifying periods in modern American history, but this was only the most recent of the global epidemics in which Dr. Fauci played a major role. His crucial role in researching HIV and bringing AIDS into sympathetic public view and his leadership in navigating the Ebola, SARS, West Nile, and anthrax crises, make him truly an American hero.

His memoir reaches back to his boyhood in Brooklyn, New York, and carries through decades of caring for critically ill patients, navigating the whirlpools of Washington politics, and behind-the-scenes advising and negotiating with seven presidents on key issues from global AIDS relief to infectious disease preparedness at home. ON CALL will be an inspiration for readers who admire and are grateful to him and for those who want to emulate him in public service. He is the embodiment of “speaking truth to power,” with dignity and results.

"On Call" by Anthony Fauci, M.D., read by Anthony Fauci, M.D.

This title contains mature themes, including sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised.

Haunted by the loss of her cousin, Delilah has curated a world of revenge—playing judge, jury and executioner while, you know, searching for love.

Maybe murdering gives her the control she craves. Maybe it fills the gaping hole that Cedar left when she disappeared. Maybe this rage is ancestral, dating back to all of the Indigenous women before her whose cases were closed without much of a search.

She’s never been close to getting caught, but as a virus ripples through the world, devolving men into animals, she gets a little sloppy. Now she must ask herself, is she a monster too or is she simply taking her power back from the hands of men?

In The Hands Of Men - Chapter 1

For kids ages 8 to 12, this is an accessible and fun meditation and mindfulness how-to book filled with full-color illustrations, written by Mallika Chopra and with a foreword by Deepak Chopra.

Just Breathe is a fun and accessible, fully illustrated go-to meditation guide written by none other than Mallika Chopra, wellness expert and the daughter of Deepak Chopra. For kids ages 8 to 12, this book is full of specific exercises to help deal with day-to-day challenges and tips to lead a healthier, happier, and more connected life. The book includes practical advice on breathing techniques and guided meditations for a number of topics and scenarios, including:
Dealing with stress
Getting to sleep
Building self-confidence
Focusing on school/tests/other work
Ridding oneself of anxiety

Beginners will learn the basics of meditation and how to get started, and those more experienced will learn how to improve their practice. This book will also teach kids how to prepare their own meditation spaces. Just Breathe is the go-to book for kids who want to learn more about mindfulness and meditation.

Available August 28, 2018 from Hachette Audio as a digital download, and in Print and Ebook from Running Press Kids.

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JUST BREATHE (butterflies) by Mallika Chopra. Read by the Author - Audiobook Excerpt

A charming series of Victorian murder mysteries featuring mild-mannered Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard and, more importantly, Mrs Jeffries, his housekeeper.

Sir Edmund Leggett is flattered to be stalked by a young lady. But she soon makes  herself scarce after he's murdered in cold blood. The police hold the  young woman to blame. But Inspector Witherspoon has other ideas and  consults his housekeeper, Mrs. Jeffries - who always gets to the heart  of the matter.

Praise for the Mrs Jeffries Mysteries:

'It's murder most English all the way!' The Literary Times

'Fascinating murder mystery . . . wit and style . . . a winning series. Mrs. Jeffries is the Miss Marple of Victorian Mystery' The Paperback Forum

Mrs Jeffries Stalks the Hunter by Emily Brightwell, read by Marlene Sidaway (Audiobook extract)

Sea Wall / A Life performed by Tom Sturridge and Jake Gyllenhaal

Join one of our country's most powerful communicators, Gail Kasper, as she provides you with the tools to win friends and create compelling business relationships. The most successful people in the world have mastered the art of communication. What would it do for you to be able to build instant rapport and improve your likeability factor personally and professionally? Learn how to make yourself memorable, how to become an enthusiastic listener, how to remember names, body language musts, as well as the red flags that create relationship roadblocks.

The opening chapter of this audio is NEW and opens your mind to the different levels of friends and how each level can impact you in a positive way, creating a stronger support system that increases your self-esteem and confidence level.

Available now from Hachette Audio as a digital download from Hachette Original.

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LIKEABLE YOU (clip 2) by Gail Kasper. Read by Author - Audiobook Excerpt

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Britain's best-loved comic genius Stephen Fry turns his celebrated wit and insight to unearthing the real America as he travels across the continent in his black taxicab. Stephen's account of his adventures is filled with his unique humour, insight and warmth in this beautifully illustrated book that accompanies his journey for the BBC1 series. 

 Stephen Fry is a treasure of the British Empire.' - The Guardian

Stephen Fry has always loved America; in fact he came very close to being born there. Here, his fascination for the country and its people sees him embark on an epic journey across America, visiting each of its 51 states to discover how such a huge diversity of people, cultures, languages, beliefs and landscapes combine to create such a remarkable nation.

Starting on the eastern seaboard, Stephen zig-zags across the country in his London taxicab, talking to its hospitable citizens, listening to its music, visiting its landmarks, viewing small-town life and America's breath-taking landscapes – following wherever his curiosity leads him.

Stephen meets a collection of remarkable individuals – American icons and unsung local heroes alike. He drops for tea with Steven Spielberg in Ohio, talks to George Bush on his ranch in Texas; visits Maine's most famous resident, Stephen King; meets Bill Gates in Washington; samples Memphis music courtesy of Aretha Franklin; and who better to talk about California than its governor Arnold Schwarzenegger?

But there are also unknown mayors, sheriffs, newspaper editors, park rangers, teachers and hobos that Stephen encounters, bringing to life the oddities and splendours of each locale. He discovers Oklahoma's World Cow Pat Throwing Contest, attends Independence Day Parades, cherry-pie bake-offs, and visits the heartland of the Sioux Nation in South Dakota.

Along the way, Stephen discovers that each state has its bizarre and quaint local laws – for example, did you know that in Alaska it is illegal to push a moose out of an aircraft, and in New Hampshire on Sundays, citizens may not relieve themselves while looking up?

A celebration of the magnificent and the eccentric, the beautiful and the strange, Stephen Fry's In America is our author's homage to this extraordinary country.

Stephen Fry In America, By Stephen Fry, Read by Stephen Fry

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If you never fucking will try
 You'll never fucking will know
 So do not be fucking Pussy to try bitch 
 Just Dont stop to fucking try ever
Because no one but the fucking nobody can stop you 
only are you in yourself

Mrs Jeffries Stalks the Hunter by Emily Brightwell, read by Marlene Sidaway (Audiobook extract)

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