Literature & Fiction

Stop going through life,Start growing through life! While navigating their way through Mumbai's horrendous traffic, Gaur Gopal Das and his wealthy young friend Harry get talking, delving into concepts ranging from the human condition to finding one's purpose in life and the key to lasting...

धर्मवीर भारती के इस उपन्यास का प्रकाशन और इसके प्रति पाठकों का अटूट सम्मोहन हिन्दी साहित्य-जगत् की एक बड़ी...

AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER OVER 120 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE PUBLISHED IN 89 LANGUAGES “Teaches us about dreams, destiny, and the reason we are all here.”—Oprah Daily, “Best Self-Help Books of a Generation” A spellbinding audio presentation of the extraordinary bestseller...

This audiobook, read by Audie award-winning narrators, includes unabridged recordings of all Fyodor Dostoyevky's greatest works: 15 novels and novellas, 18 short stories, a short study of Dostoyevsky by Virginia Woolf, and two books of non-fiction - his Letters and European travel journal....

Long-listed, Audible.com Best of the Year, 2007 Long-listed, Audible.com 100 Audible Essentials, 2007 Audie Award winner, 2008 NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh...

A living picture of the entire life of the Indian farmer - his aspiration and despair, his sincerity and religious piety, his helplessness and innocence....

OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER SUBJECT OF A SIX-PART SUPER SOUL PODCAST SERIES HOSTED BY OPRAH WINFREY From the New York Times-bestselling author of Cutting for Stone comes a stunning and magisterial epic of love, faith, and medicine, set in Kerala, South...

अंदलुशिया में रहनेवाले एक आम चरवाहे सैंतियागो की ये कहानी स्पेन से होते हुए मिस्र के रेगिस्तान जा पहुँचती है....

The first three books of the second-fastest-selling book series in Indian publishing history—the Ram Chandra series—explore the individual journeys of Ram, Sita and Raavan....

With its first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on March 8, 1981, this dramatised tale of Middle Earth became an instant global classic. It boasts a truly outstanding cast including Ian Holm (as Frodo), Michael Hordern (as Gandalf), Robert Stephens (as Aragorn), Bill Nighy (as Sam Gamgee) and John Le...

Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams. But when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace four years earlier, a violent winter storm traps them at the estate....

"Most people invest in the usual assets: real estate, gold, mutual funds, fixed deposits and stock markets. It's always the same four or five instruments. All they end up making is a measly 8 to 12 per cent per annum. Those who are exceptionally unfortunate get stuck in the middle of a crash and...

One of the 20th century's enduring works, One Hundred Years of Solitude is a widely beloved and acclaimed novel known throughout the world and the ultimate achievement in a Nobel Prize-winning career....

This is an intense detective thriller instilled with philosophical, religious, and social commentary....

India, 3400 BCE. A land in tumult, poverty and chaos. Most people suffer quietly. A few rebel. Some fight for a better world. Some for themselves. Some don’t give a damn. Raavan. Fathered by one of the most illustrious sages of the time....

Benedict Cumberbatch reads Franz Kafka's famous story of man-turned-insect, Metamorphosis Winner of AudioFile Earphones...

The bestselling science fiction series of all time continues! Frank Herbert's second installment explores new developments on the desert planet Arrakis, with its intricate social order and its strange threatening environment. Dune Messiah picks up the story of the man known as Maud'dib, heir to...

A full-cast BBC Radio dramatisation of Arundhati Roy's Booker Prize-winning novel - plus bonus interview with the author Arundhati Roy's debut novel The God of Small Things took the literary world by storm, winning the Booker Prize in 1997. It went on to sell over six million copies in 40...

John Moffatt stars as the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. "The ABC Murders": A chilling letter sets the sleuth on the trail of an enigmatic killer. "After the Funeral": A wealthy businessman is dead, and his sister thinks it was murder. "Death on the Nile": Poirot is in Egypt when a...

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, Halloween approaches. Come, brave listener, pull up a chair, and spend some time with master storyteller Stephen Fry as he tells us some of his favourite ghost stories of all time, in truly terrifying spatial audio....

Greed. Rage. Grief. Love. Smouldering tinder, waiting to trigger a war. But this war is different. This one is for Dharma. This war is for the greatest goddess of them all. Sita has been kidnapped. Defiantly, she dares Raavan to kill her–she’d rather die than allow Ram to surrender.

Tremendous in scope and breathtaking in its suspense, Atlas Shrugged is Ayn Rand's magnum opus, an electrifying moral defense of capitalism and free enterprise....

What makes a company truly outstanding? What is the secret sauce of delivering successful results year-on-year? What is common to Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, Marico, Axis Bank, Hindustan Unilever and Berger Paints? They are Unusual Companies, built by Unusual Billionaires. The Unusual Billionaires...

Yeongju did everything she was supposed to, go to university, marry a decent man, get a respectable job. Then it all fell apart. Burned out, Yeongju abandons her old life, quits her high-flying career, divorces her husband, and follows her dream. She opens a bookshop....

“White Nights” tells the story of a lonely man who wanders the streets of St. Petersburg over the course of four nights, searching for an escape from his isolation....

As the sun rises on a summer's day, four people are about to find out what it takes to make their dreams come true. Global TV megastar Ollie Chiles has fame, fortune, and now he's met Stevie Dixon, the love of his life. But he's realised that he can't have it all. He has a huge decision to make – and no matter what he chooses, he's going to hurt someone he loves. Widow Netta McGonigle gave up her dreams to spend a lifetime taking care of everyone else. Alone now, she's resigned herself to quiet contentment – but what if life still has one or two surprises in store for her?

Life at the Chocolate Pot Café has never been sweeter for Tara Porter. For Jed, returning from Australia feels like coming home in every sense. But the past can't stay at bay forever. When Tara's estranged foster sister reappears, old wounds resurface. And when Jed is reunited with twelve year old Aaron - a boy he once believed was his son - secrets unravel and loyalties are tested. Now Tara and Jed must decide whether facing the past will shatter everything they've built—or hope it gives them the strength and courage to dream again.

Es war einmal … ein junges Waisenmädchen namens Melusina im Jahre 1890, dessen Schicksal vorbestimmt scheint: Sie soll eine Ehe mit ihrem gewalttätigen Cousin eingehen. Melusina schafft es, diesem Grauen zu entkommen und schließt sich dem verwegenen Schausteller Erik an, der mit seinem Mäusezirkus durch das Land zieht und zusätzlich Wahrsagerei betreibt.

Am Vorabend ihrer Sanktionierung als Primaris-Psionikerin hat Glavia Aerand, ehemals Hauptmann des 900. Regiments von Cadia, eine überraschende Vorahnung – eine, die ihre ehemalige Einheit und ein gefährliches psionisches Artefakt auf dem Planeten betrifft, wo das Regiment derzeit stationiert ist. Nach einem Wiedersehen, das Aerand weder erwartete noch wollte, findet sie sich in einem brutalen Feldzug auf der psionisch aktiven Welt Visus wieder, wo man sich sagt, dass die seichten Meere und endlosen Nebelbänke die Seelen der Toten verschlängen.

Former DCI Dan Armstrong has been living and working in Florence for nearly three years—yet somehow, Rome has always eluded him. That is, until glamorous TV celebrity Tamsin Goodfaith turns up with a request he can't refuse: investigate her uncle's suspicious death in the Eternal City. Philip Hastings was a billionaire financier, found dead at his magnificent—if slightly spooky—medieval castle in the Roman hills. Dan and his faithful canine companion, Oscar, soon find themselves surrounded by luxury, secrets and more suspects than sightseeing opportunities.

A deadly new threat emerges…one that can tear the Sangha apart. Maya grapples with the mysteries hidden in her father's diary. But nothing could have prepared her for the haunting secret contained in its pages. Arjun embarks on a perilous race against time as he is put to the test like never before. And this time, he may not make it out alive...

Осенью 1999 года в Лондоне активно готовят боевиков-исламистов для новой войны в Чечне. Вместе со своим близким другом Алексеем Кудиновым и сотрудником резидентуры СВР Владимиром Моховым секретный агент Пако Аррайя пытается завербовать агентов в этой сети. Египетский разведчик, алжирские террористы, ливанский коммерсант, чеченский врач — всё это кусочки пазла, который едва складывается, когда становится ясно, что исламисты действуют при попустительстве британских спецслужб. Но тут Пако с Кудиновым похищают, и теперь речь идет уже об их выживании.

The Darkwood is ancient, filled to bursting with secrets: talking animals, trees with names and titles, and more magic than a mortal can possibly fathom, just for starters. It is but one of many such places. But the Big Bad Wolf only terrorizes the Darkwood these days. When a prophecy comes along that is grave enough to garner the Wolf's notice, he and his new companions set out on a quest—to wake, wed and dominate the Three Perfect Princesses, Snow White, Rapunzel, and Briar Rose—but he must face off against Prince Charming and his brothers in order to do so.

Роман о хаосе Гражданской войны, где единственное убежище — семейный дом с изразцовой печкой. Из опыта жизни в Киеве, осажденном Петлюрой, Булгаков создает историю вечных конфликтов — старого и нового, чести и трусости.

Знаете ли вы, как правильно хлопнуть ладонью по вкладышу от жвачки? Ладонь нужно чуть изогнуть, чтобы между нею и вкладышем образовалось подобие вакуума, который и перевернет вкладыш. Перевернулся — вы выиграли, он ваш, вы можете дополнить свою коллекцию. Если вы понимаете, о чем речь, эта книга для вас. Если не понимаете — она тоже для вас. Сборник «Мортал комбат и другие 90‑е» рассказывает о детстве в девяностые годы в Казахстане. Каждый сюжет — небольшая история взросления.

Silas may have won the crown... but now he has to keep it. Silas has done the impossible: he has overcome the gods of the Dragon Dungeon and claimed their powers for his own. But the Dungeon is a wild and fractured place, and it does not take kindly to a single master. In the shadows, a rebellion is festering... and with the goddess Patience gone, the feral dragons she left behind are growing ever more unhinged. If that weren't enough to deal with, Silas must also survive a mystery assassin and track down a portal into the deeper world of the Virtues.

Роман «Йод» — сплав автобиографии и романа воспитания. Это и не лишённый цинизма монолог героя, балансирующего на грани нервного срыва, и диагноз эпохи, и взгляд внутрь самого себя. В зарисовках московского быта и шокирующих сцен чеченской кампании автор исследует природу насилия и прощения.

В Институте физики на виа Панисперна, среди бесконечных страниц с формулами и уравнениями, Ида Клементи чувствовала себя как дома. Работая в местной библиотеке, она встретила молодого инженера Альберто. Но отец Иды разрушил ее мечты, выдав замуж за другого. А накануне Второй мировой войны возлюбленный внезапно исчез вместе с гениальным ученым Этторе Майораной. Спустя почти двадцать лет случайная встреча дарит Иде призрачную надежду: ходят слухи, что Альберто и Этторе могут быть живы.

Спасаясь от прошлого, полного страхов и тайн, Катрейн сбегает из родной деревни в процветающий Делфт. Благодаря художественному таланту она устраивается на фаянсовую мануфактуру. Когда поставки дорогого китайского фарфора прекращаются, у владельца фабрики рождается дерзкий замысел — превзойти восточных мастеров. Вдохновившись голландскими пейзажами, Катрейн создает уникальные росписи глубокого синего цвета, которым будет суждено прославиться на весь мир.

Москва, девяностые. Студент московского Литинститута Илья едет в родной Баку, чтобы повидаться с матерью и разобраться в себе. На фоне политических и социальных потрясений и личного кризиса у Ильи случается роман, ставший точкой невозврата в его собственной жизни. «Фрау Шрам» — история о прошлом и настоящем, о любви и долге, о горькой романтике «каникул» в стране, где ещё теплятся отголоски империи и зарождаются новые идентичности.

The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

It’s 1984, and life has changed beyond recognition. Airstrip One, formerly known as Great Britain, is a place where Big Brother is always watching, and nobody can hide. Except, perhaps, for Winston Smith. Whilst working at the Ministry of Truth, rewriting history, he secretly dreams of freedom. And in a world where love and sex are forbidden, where it’s hard to distinguish between friend and foe, he meets Julia and O’Brien and vows to rebel.

Kaali Awaazein is a 10-episode fictional series from Audible Suno, starring Amitabh Bachchan, written and directed by Mantra. This psychological thriller is inspired by ghost stories, supernatural sightings and strange phenomena reported from the most haunted places across India. Every episode features a new story and an immersive 3D sound experience that will place you at the very center of the story. Listen with the lights on.

Byomkesh Bakshi ki Rahasyamayi Kahaniyan by Saradindu Bandyopadhyay is a compilation of detective stories featuring the iconic character, Byomkesh Bakshi. Known as the "truth-seeker," Byomkesh is a sharp, observant investigator who uncovers the most complex mysteries. The audiobook includes some of the best investigative tales from the legendary Bengali author, ideal for fans of spy thrillers and detective genres.

Bhoot Kaal is a 30-episode series from Audible Suno, created and narrated by Neelesh Misra. This series is based on supernatural and horror stories from across urban and rural India that play on the very basic human instinct: the fear of the unknown. The stories are purely fictional and created purely for the purpose of evoking thrill and entertainment.

Bhoot Kaal with Neelesh Misra is a 20-episode series, created and narrated by Neelesh Misra. In each episode, listen to unbelievable horror stories from remote corners of the country that will send chills down your spine.

Welcome to Kahaanipur Junction. This is not merely a railway junction but a place where everyone is a character and their lives are plots of some interesting stories which are waiting to be told.

In the quaint streets of South-West London, four female pensioners are about to embark on the heist of a lifetime. United by forty years of friendship, and desperate to raise funds for Beth’s healthcare, the Crones set about a daring plan to steal a priceless brooch from Hawling House. But this is no ordinary theft. It's a mission to right a decades-old wrong – the ‘death’ of their friend Ronnie at the hand of the mansion's enigmatic owner, Edgar Hawling.

Manoj Salve, a lawyer with a reputation for winning even the most hopeless cases, was known not just for his legal prowess but also for his love of challenges. When he stood to present his arguments in court, even the judges straightened up in their chairs. His photograph had graced the covers of almost every major magazine, and for the past decade, he had consistently been listed among the country's top 100 most influential figures. From actors to politicians to businessmen, everyone either counted him as a friend or aspired to.

Audible presents Ajeeb O Gareeb Raatein, an Audible Original.

पत्नी की गहनों की लालसा को पूरा करने के लिए नायक के गबन की कहानी।

Published in the summer of 1949, George Orwell’s 1984 is one of the most definitive texts of modern literature. Set in Oceania, one of the three intercontinental super states that divided the world amongst themselves after a global war, Orwell’s masterful critique of the political structures of the time, works itself out through the story of Winston Smith, a man caught in the webs of a dystopian future, and his clandestine love affair with Julia, a young woman he meets during the course of his work for the government.

Hi, I'm Radhika Mehta, and I'm getting married this week. I work at Goldman Sachs, an investment bank. Thank you for hearing my story. However, let me warn you. You may not like me too much. One, I make a lot of money. Two, I have an opinion on everything. Three, I have had a boyfriend before. Ok, maybe two. Best-selling author Chetan Bhagat, writing for the first time in a female voice, brings to you One Indian Girl, the heart-warming story of a modern Indian girl.

Born in the quiet village of Shambala, Kalki Hari, son of Vishnuyath and Sumati, has no idea about his heritage until he is pitted against tragedies and battles. Whisked into the province of Keekatpur, which is under the fist of Lord Kali, Kalki sees the ignominy of death trumping life all around him. He learns that he has been born to cleanse the world he lives in, for which he must journey to the North and learn the ways of Lord Vishnu’s Avatar, from an immortal who wields an axe.