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Embark on a literary journey through the picturesque county of Kent, tracing the footsteps of one of England's most celebrated authors, Charles Dickens. In this evocative travelogue, Thomas Frost intertwines personal anecdotes with rich historical narratives, offering a vivid portrayal of Dickens's life and inspirations. From the cobbled streets of Rochester to the tranquil countryside, discover the locales that shaped Dickens's novels and the man himself.

In this insightful and provocative book, comics-industry veteran Danny Fingeroth explores the backgrounds of the most well-known superheroes and their creators—largely young American Jewish men from Eastern European backgrounds. These innovators include Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Will Eisner, and Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. In Disguised as Clark Kent, Fingeroth explores how the creators’ Jewish backgrounds helped make superheroes the most familiar popular-culture icons of all.

Audible exclusive! Christobel Kent discusses her new novel, The Loving Husband. Can you ever truly know the one you love? Fran Hall and her husband, Nathan, live in a farmhouse on the edge of the Fens with their two children. One February night, when Fran is woken by her baby, she finds the bed empty beside her and Nathan gone. Searching the house for him, she makes a devastating discovery.

Hannah Kent joins Elise Italiaander in the Audible Studios to discuss her latest book, Burial Rites.

From global art superstar Kent Monkman and his long-time collaborator Gisèle Gordon, a transformational work of true stories and imagined history that will remake readers’ understanding of the land called North America. For decades, the singular and provocative paintings by Cree artist Kent...

From global art superstar Kent Monkman and his long-time collaborator Gisèle Gordon, a transformational work of true stories and imagined history that will remake readers’ understanding of the land called North America. For decades, the singular and provocative paintings by Cree artist Kent...

Looking for a thrilling podcast to add to your listening list? Look no further than TheThrillerZone.com. Hosted by David Temple, a former radio personality with over twenty-five years of experience creating #1 morning shows in major US cities, this weekly hour-long podcast features captivating interviews with the world’s best thriller, mystery, and suspense fiction writers, as well as writers and creators for both television and film.

We’ve all read - and loved - the adventures of Harry Potter and his friends in the Wizarding World. But what of the genius behind it all, J.K. Rowling? Was getting the first book published easy for her, or was it a long struggle? How did she come up with so many amazing ideas for the books? How did her own life influence the characters in the series, both good and bad? And what about her life away from magic and mystery?

In this audiobook, narrator Kent Harris talks us through over 100 amazing facts covering subjects such as Austen’s life, her works, notable adaptations and much more. Whether you’re studying Jane Austen for a project or are simply interested in finding out more about the ever-popular creator of the romantic novel, this is the perfect audiobook for you.

Charles Dickens not only wrote some of the most famous stories in the English language but was also a fascinating man himself. Did you know that he actually owned a pet raven that inspired Edgar Allan Poe to write his famous poem? In this book, narrator Kent Harris talks us through over 100 amazing such facts, covering subjects such as Dickens’ literary career, his famous works, his characters and much more. So whether you’re studying Charles Dickens for a project or are simply interested in finding out more about the greatest author of the Victorian age, this is the perfect book for you.