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Every shelf is different and every bookshelf tells a different story. One bookshelf can creak with character in a bohemian coffee shop and another can groan with gravitas in the Library of Congress. Writer and historian Lydia Pyne finds bookshelves to be holders not just of books but of so many other things: values, vibes, and verbs that can be contained and displayed in the buildings and rooms of contemporary human existence.

For the last several years Adm. James Stavridis and his co-author, R. Manning Ancell, have surveyed over 200 active and retired four-star military officers about their reading habits and favorite books, asking each for a list of titles that strongly influenced their leadership skills and provided them with special insights that helped propel them to success in spite of the many demanding challenges they faced. The Leader's Bookshelf synthesizes their responses to identify the top 50 books that can help virtually anyone become a better leader.

Welcome to The Multilingual Bookshelf, your gateway to classic literature across the globe. We take monumental works—like The Brothers Karamazov, My Sweet Orange Tree, and Pride and Prejudice—and condense them into engaging, bite-sized audio summaries. Whether you want to finally "read" that classic you missed in school, or you are a language learner looking for immersive practice, this podcast is for you. We offer episodes in English, French , Spanish, and Korean. Unlock culture, improve your listening skills, and enjoy timeless tales on your commute or coffee break.