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ID: 791083

Title: Hotel Lux: An Intimate History of Communism's Forgotten Radicals

Author: Maurice J Casey

Narrator: Maurice J Casey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12:44:19

Language: English

Release date: 08-26-24

Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Audio

Genres: History, Biography & Memoir, Law & Politics, Global Politics, Russia

Summary:

RTÉ Culture Book of the Week

'Tells the story of early 20th century communism through the eyes of those who lived it and felt and believed in it - while also living their entirely normal, rackety, emotional lives' HALLIE RUBENHOLD, author of The Five

Hotel Lux follows Irish radical May O'Callaghan and her friends, three revolutionary families brought together by their vision for a communist future and their time spent in the Comintern's Moscow living quarters, the Hotel Lux.

Historian Maurice Casey reveals the connections and disconnections of a group of forgotten communist activists whose lives collided in 1920s Moscow: a brilliant Irish translator, a maverick author, the rebel daughters of an East London Jewish family, and a family of determined German anti-fascists.

The dramatic and interlocking histories of the O'Flahertys, Cohens and Leonhards offer an intimate insight into the legacies of the Russian Revolution from its earliest idealism through to the brutal Stalinist purges and beyond. Hotel Lux uncovers a world of forgotten radicals who saw their hopes and dreams crash against reality yet retained their faith in a beautiful future for all.

Culminating in a queer love story that saw the daughters of the Cohens and Leonhards create an enduring partnership even as their parents' political visions crumbled, this is a multi-generational rebel odyssey and a history of international communism, one which looks as much to the future as it does to the past.

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ID: 799773

Title: Hotel Maid

Author: Michelle Dunne

Narrator: Jacqueline Milne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 08:40:03

Language: English

Release date: 08-23-24

Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Psychological, Contemporary Women

Summary:

I straighten the apron wrapped around my waist and swipe the key card in the guest room door. As I place the cleaning bucket by my feet, I see the woman lying unmoving on the plush carpet, her eyes frozen.

Each morning, I arrive at the luxury Cedarwood Manor hotel, put on my crisp maids uniform and clean the rooms. I take great care in my work as I slip from one floor to the other.

Most guests barely know my name. Im invisible to them. Thats ok. I prefer people didnt know my secrets.

But today a woman has been found dead in her room and a ten-year-old little girl has been reported missing from the hotel.

Today, someone has left me a note saying they know who I am.

But they must be mistaken. Ill make sure they are.

A tense just one more page emotional rollercoaster of a read that will have you racing to the twisty end. Readers of The Woman in the Window, The Girl on the Train and Gone Girl will be absolutely gripped by The Hotel Maid.

Readers love Michelle Dunne:

Fresh and original with an unforgettable voice and a propulsive plot, The Good Girl is an immersive rollercoaster of a page-turner. Andrea Mara  Sunday Times bestselling author of No One Saw A Thing

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ID: 803363

Title: Bright Sword

Author: Lev Grossman

Narrator: Lev Grossman, Nicholas Guy Smith

Format: Unabridged

Length: 23:10:27

Language: English

Release date: 08-22-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Historical, Epic Fantasy

Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin.

No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of the Magicians trilogy returns with a triumphant reimagining of the King Arthur legend for the new millennium.

When gifted young knight Collum arrives at Camelot to compete for a place on the Round Table, he quickly discovers that hes too late:The king died two weeks ago at the Battle of Camlann, and only a handful of the knights of the Round Table are left.

And the survivors arent the heroes of legend either, like Lancelot or Gawain. Theyre the oddballs of the Round Table, like Sir Palomides, the Saracen Knight, and Sir Dagonet, Arthurs fool, who was knighted as a joke. Theyre joined by Nimue, who was Merlins apprentice until she turned on him and buried him under a hill.

But its up to them to rebuild Camelot in a world that has lost its balance, even as God abandons Britain and the fairies and old gods are returning, led by Morgan le Fay. They must reclaim Excalibur and make this ruined world whole again.

But first theyll have to solve the mystery of why the lonely, brilliant King Arthur fell.

The first major Arthurian epic of the new millennium, The Bright Sword is a story about imperfect men and women, full of strength and pain, who are looking for a way to reforge a broken land in spite of being broken themselves.

'For anyone whos ever craved a seat at the Round Table. Utterly enchanting.'

Rebecca Yarros, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing

© Lev Grossman 2024 (P) Penguin Audio 2024

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ID: 802343

Title: Burning Lies: An unputdownable murder mystery that will have you hooked

Author: Gwyn Bennett

Narrator: George Weightman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 06:02:57

Language: English

Release date: 08-22-24

Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC

Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police Stories

Summary:

The tangy smell of smoke hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the early morning mist. As it lifts, a shape emerges in the centre of the tranquil meadow. A scarecrow? No rising from the ashes of a dying fire, stands a blackened wooden cross and tied to it, the dark outline of a body.

When a woman is found burnt at the stake on the edge of a pretty English village, the police suspect this is no ordinary murder. Dr Harrison Lane, Head of the Ritualistic Behavioural Crime unit, is quickly summoned to unravel the mystery.

As Harrison investigates, he uncovers a web of deceit woven through the tight-knit community of Thistleford. The villagers claim the victim, Louise Swift, was a gifted psychic, beloved by all but Harrison immediately senses darker forces at play.

When another body is discovered at nearby Harmony House, home to a group of reclusive ex-convicts seeking redemption, the case takes a sinister turn. Are the deaths connected? And does the house harbour more potential victims or something far more dangerous?

As Harrison races to catch the killer, he must confront his own demons, re-awakened by this grisly case. Can he see through the lies all around him and unmask the evil hiding in Thistleford before it's too late?

A gripping, unputdownable thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of J M Dalgliesh and Rachel Lynch.

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ID: 805249

Title: 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People

Author: David Yeager

Narrator: David Yeager

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12:43:40

Language: English

Release date: 08-22-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Non-Fiction, Self Development, Health & Wellness, Psychology

Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin.

Acclaimed developmental psychologist David Yeager reveals the new science of motivating young people in this groundbreaking book. It is a must-read for parents, educators and mentors.

In 10 to 25, David Yeager explains the emerging science of adolescent and young adult brains to reveal how we can engage, teach and support the young people in our lives. Neuroscientists have discovered that around age ten, changes in the brain spur young people to crave socially rewarding experiences, such as pride, admiration, and respect, and to become highly averse to social pain. This sensitivity to status and respect continues into the mid-twenties. 10 to 25 helps adults to use this science to learn how to encourage young people and avoid frustrating patterns of miscommunication and conflict.

Yeager explains how to adopt the mentor mindset a leadership style thats attuned to young peoples need for status and respect by following a few highly effective and easy-to-learn practices. These include validating young peoples perspectives (rather than dismissing them), asking them questions (rather than telling them what to do), and holding them to high standards (rather than coddling them). Yeagers scientific experiments have shown these practices reduce a wide variety of behaviour problems, including mental health issues, unhealthy eating, stress and purposelessness.

Young people in this age group are poised to learn, grow, and accomplish incredible things if only we can tap into the basic neurobiological systems that drive their motivation and behaviour. 10 to 25 offers long-term strategies to help nurture well-adjusted, independent, accomplished young adults, and is necessary reading for all parents, educators and mentors.

Required reading for anyone who aspires to be a wise influence on the young people they care about. Angela Duckworth

One of the most fascinating and important books of the past decade . . . It will change millions of lives. Carol Dweck

This book is life-changing . . . a must-read for anyone who works with young people.

Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology at Yale University and host of The Happiness Lab podcast

'An important and extremely useful book.' Andrew Huberman

© David Yeager 2024 (P) Penguin Audio 2024

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ID: 744906

Title: Giovanni's Room

Author: James Baldwin

Narrator: Kevin Young, Matthew Bomer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 06:04:27

Language: English

Release date: 08-22-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction, LGBTQ+

Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin.

David, a young American in 1950s Paris, is waiting for his fiancée to return from vacation in Spain. But when he meets Giovanni, a handsome Italian barman, the two men are drawn into an intense affair. After three months David's fiancée returns and, denying his sexuality, he rejects Giovanni for a 'safe' future as a married man a decision that will bring tragedy, longing and regret.

'Audacious... remarkable... elegant and courageous' Caryl Phillips

'Exquisite, a feat of fire-breathing, imaginative daring' Guardian

'Gorgeous, fearless, tempered by dark knowledge and pain ... the greatest American prose stylist of his generation' Colm Tóibín

'A layered exploration of queer desire ... It is electric' Hilton Als

©1956 James Baldwin (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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ID: 731604

Title: Survival is a Promise: The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde

Author: Alexis Pauline Gumbs

Narrator: Alexis Pauline Gumbs

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17:41:34

Language: English

Release date: 08-20-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Literary, History & Culture

Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin.

A Guardian and Lit Hub most anticipated book of 2024

Read these chapters like a collection of poems that speak in chorus in all directions. Understand each word as an opportunity for Audres fierce love, which is the same love that birthed the volcanoes and split the continents, to reach you, wherever you are.

Audre Lorde was a survivor: of childhood disability injustice, of her best friends suicide, of the atomic age. She was a college activist against nuclear arms. A mother who knew poetry could help her children survive a racist world. And, ultimately, a cancer survivor, who understood the war going on within her cells was connected to the struggle against oppression taking place all around her.

This stunning new account of Lordes life and work illuminates how, for Lorde, survival was not simply about getting through, or about resilience. It was about how to live on, and with, a planet in transformation. Lordes commitment to justice was intimately connected to her deep engagement with the natural world; with the planetary dynamics of geology, meteorology, and biology. For Lorde, ecological images are not simply metaphors but rather literal guides to how to be on earth, and how to live fully as a Black feminist lesbian warrior poet.

In Survival Is a Promise, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, the first researcher to explore the full depths of Lordes manuscript archives, illuminates the eternal life of Audre Lorde. Her life and work swell to become a cosmic force, showing us the grand possibility of life together on earth.

©2024 Alexis Pauline Gumbs (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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ID: 733686

Title: Enemies to Lovers

Author: Laura Jane Williams

Narrator: Jennifer Macbeth

Format: Unabridged

Length: 09:24:34

Language: English

Release date: 08-15-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin.

Flo Greenberg: highly strung. Over-achiever. And desperate for a relaxing Greek holiday with her family.

Jamie Kramer: her brother's best friend. Pain in the arse. And somehow on Flos relaxing Greek holiday too

With two surprise weeks of sharing meals, boat trips and sun-loungers, Flo must endure the company of this irksomely chiselled Lothario. But after what happened last year, shes determined not to let him get the better of her.

In fact, spending time with the enemy will be the perfect cure for Flo's all-consuming anger towards Jamie, right?

(Spoiler alert: wrong!)

PRAISE FOR LAURA JANE WILLIAMS

'I can't remember the last time a book made me forget I had a phone. Pure escapist fiction!' Stacey Halls

'The Lucky Escape is Laura's best book yet. It whisked me away on a much-needed holiday - this is exactly the book we all need right now!' Beth O'Leary

'What an absolute delight! A romantic, relaxing, inspiring not-quite-honeymoon in book form, with a surprising emotional heft behind it. I love it!' Emily Henry

©2024 Laura Jane Williams (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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ID: 733817

Title: How to Win the Premier League: The Inside Story of Footballs Data Revolution

Author: Ian Graham

Narrator: Daniel Hawksford

Format: Unabridged

Length: 09:31:06

Language: English

Release date: 08-15-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Sports & Recreation, Other, Soccer

Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin.

The insider account of the data revolution that has swept through the modern football world written by one of its key architects, Ian Graham.

Between 2012 and 2023, Ian Graham worked as Liverpool FC's Director of Research. His tenure coincided with the clubs greatest period of success since the 1980s, including winning the Premier League in 2020 Liverpools first league title after an agonising 29 years.

Here for the first time, Graham reveals the fascinating data that informed some of the clubs most pivotal moments of the past decade, from the appointment of Jurgen Klopp as manager in 2015 to the signing of Mohamed Salah in 2017. Along the way, he shares groundbreaking insight into the modern game, including how a season largely played behind closed doors transformed our understanding of a home-side advantage, or why the GOAT (greatest of all time) might not be who you think. And, in a game that is increasingly dominated by an elite few oil-backed teams, Graham charts a path for the future where a data-savvy underdog will always find their competitive edge.

©2024 Ian Graham (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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ID: 729862

Title: 8 Months Left

Author: James Patterson

Narrator: Eva Kaminsky

Format: Unabridged

Length: 08:53:46

Language: English

Release date: 08-15-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Detective Stories

Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin.

Jane Smith is running out of time . . .

Her repeat client, Rob Jacobson, is the unluckiest of the unlucky. No sooner is he accused of killing a family of three in the Hamptons than a second family is gunned down.

He says he's being set up again. Despite the odds, Jane believes him.

Now she must mount the most complex investigation of her career. But shes facing her own battle too. A terminal medical condition.

The defence may never rest.

PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON

'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER

'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD

'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY

©2024 James Pattersons (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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