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Wang Er, a twenty-one-year-old ox herder, is shamed by the local authorities and forced to write a confession of his crimes, but he instead takes it upon himself to write a modernist literary tract. Later, as a lecturer at a chaotic, newly built university, Wang Er navigates the bureaucratic maze of 1980’s China, boldly writing about the Cultural Revolution’s impact on his life and those around him. Finally, alone and humbled, Wang Er must come to terms with the banality of his own existence.

Readers will flock to NYT bestselling author Donna Andrews' latest installment in the award-winning Meg Langslow series. Two of Meg’s cousins, members of Mother’s vast Hollingsworth clan, are getting married, and both have chosen Caerphilly for their Christmas destination wedding . . on the...

Join Oasis Audio for 100 radio shows from across all genres. Thrill to detective stories and mysteries, dig your spurs in for some dusty trail Western adventures, laugh until you cry with the kings and queens of radio comedy, sit on the edge of your seat for the greatest radio dramas. Be filled with nostalgia as you enjoy this unique collection of 100 of the all-time best radio shows.

When octogenarian sisters-in-law Sadie and Bronagh find themselves at the centre of a scandalous (and slightly explosive) bake-off fiasco, there’s only one thing to do – steal Sadie’s grandson’s gleaming red Ferrari and make a run for it. Sadie is the practical one, all cardigans and contingency plans. Bronagh treats rules as loose suggestions – especially if mischief or wine is involved. What begins as a quick getaway across Ireland soon spirals into a wild, cross-country adventure filled with fake identities, unexpected friendships, and more than a few brushes with the law.

Von seinem Einzug als tapsiger Welpe in eine dreiköpfige Familie, über chaotische Abenteuer mit Herrchen Mark, liebevolle Erziehungsversuche von Frauchen Anna und spannende Entdeckungstouren mit seinem besten Freund Ben – erleben Sie in 13 wundervollen Kapiteln die Höhen und Tiefen eines Hundelebens hautnah und aus erster Pfote. Buddys Erfahrungen regen nicht nur zum Schmunzeln, sondern auch zum Nachdenken an – über Freundschaft, Loyalität und das, was wirklich zählt im Leben.

With a mischievous twinkle in her eyes, humorist Karen O'Connor invites you to chuckle and even laugh out loud at the mishaps, misunderstandings, and missteps we all make in our journey to maturity, You'll enjoy listening to and sharing these short stories that highlight the joy of being alive, the funny situations we get ourselves into, and the faith that makes life worthwhile.

Mrs Tim goes to the Highlands of Scotland and is involved in a plot to rescue a naval officer from the toils of a siren; but, alas, the best laid plans "gang aft agley". The characters are skilfully drawn, from the fierce Mrs London, with her heart of gold, to the garrulous Mrs Falconer, whose muddled stories of her girlhood make excruciatingly funny reading.

Tess and Simon Sparrow may have a few more grey hairs than they used to, but that doesn’t stop them from being swept up in a whirlwind romance and starting over. Swapping their city lives for an escape to the Cornish countryside, they fall in love with a crumbling hotel and impulsively buy it to renovate as their forever home. But soon the newlyweds have had their first fight (and their second and third...) and building costs are spiralling out of control. Their families think they’re mad and Tess is starting to agree – she just wants to escape back to civilisation.

Золотой теленок - роман Ильи Ильфа и Евгения Петрова. В основе сюжета - дальнейшие приключения центрального персонажа "Двенадцати стульев" Остапа Бендера, происходящие на фоне картин советской жизни начала 1930-х годов. Жанр - плутовской роман, социальная сатира, роман-фельетон.

Deep in the Somerset countryside, the Combe Pomeroy village library hosts a monthly book club. From a book club French exchange trip, to many celebrations at the farm, this is the year that everything changes, that lifelong friendships are tested, and for some of the women, they finally get the love they deserve.

Wenn wir daran gehen, unser Haus einbruchsicher zu machen, dann wird das so wunderbar perfekt geschehen, dass wir am Ende selbst nicht mehr hineinkommen. Vielleicht, dass wir es an lauen Sommerabenden voller Stolz umrunden: wie ganz uneinnehmbar, wie schön! Dieses Hörbuch versammelt Perlen von Ernst Augustins "poetischem Journalismus". Sie sind aus großer Not entstanden, wegen der Sitzplätze in den Zügen, der Heizölrechnungen, der Fahrradfahrer.

A Good Morning America Buzz Pick A Can’t-Miss Beach Read For Summer 2021 from The Skimm A Best Beach Read of 2021 from Bustle A Best Summer Read of 2021 from PopSugar A family reunion for the ages when two clans convene for the summer at their beloved getaway in the Catskills—perfect for...

Goldener Humor der 30er - 50er Jahre: Eine wahre Sketchparade kommt hier des Weges. Klassiker des deutschen Humors von Wilhelm Bendow, Theo Lingen, Fritz Muliar, Weiss-Ferdl, Hans Moser, Curt Bois bis hin zu Claire Waldoff, Heinz Erhardt und Clown Grock! Ein Hörbuch voller Spaß aus der guten alten Zeit!

Bella is happiest running her tiny antique business from the front room of her cottage on the boardwalk. To ensure she has enough income coming in, she also rents out two of her bedrooms and is hiding a secret crush on one of her lodgers.

Das waren harte Zeiten damals, die Jahre zwischen den Weltkriegen. Aber dennoch: Die Menschen wollten sich nicht unterkriegen lassen, sondern sich amüsieren...

Ex-con artist Bee Cardello is going legit. Divorced from her mafia boss husband, she is determined to stay on the straight and narrow. So, when ex-hubby Charlie steals $37.5 million from a dangerous kingpin, who puts out a hit on Bee and her ten-year-old son Oliver, she finds herself pulled back into the life she's worked so hard to escape. Part of that old life being one Adam Gage, an old flame and all-round sexy bada-s who Charlie's now employed to keep her and Oliver safe. Well, that's what he tells her.

Aus dem Inhalt: Die Perle vom Lande, Eheleut, Dorfkanzlei, Parodien, Beim Fernsehwirt...

Aus dem Inhalt: Der alte Sänger, Krach im Stiegenhaus, Blädergeht’s Nimmer, G’stanzln, Viechereien...

Join Oasis Audio for 100 radio shows from across all genres. Thrill to detective stories and mysteries, dig your spurs in for some dusty-trail Western adventures, laugh until you cry with the kings and queens of radio comedy, and sit on the edge of your seat for the greatest radio dramas. This volume includes The Cavalcade of America, The CBS Radio Workshop, The Charlie McCarthy Show, The Chase, The Cisco Kid, Cloak and Dagger, Crime Classics, The Damon Runyon Theatre, Dangerous Assignment, and Dimension X.

Shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Comedy Award in 2025 'Cosy, fun and delicious – a book to devour in one sitting' Emily Stone, author of Always, In December 'A base of rivals to lovers, gooey baking-related centre, topped off with a cinnamon roll hero and a sprinkle of grumpy x sunshine!...