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Paul was reading a newspaper. Catherine was reading a novel. So begins Room on the Sea, André Aciman's scorching and elegiac love-story about a middle-aged man and woman who meet in the bullpen of jury selection and spend a sultry summer’s week trespassing ever further into each other's hearts. What begins as a flirtation quickly evolves into something deeper, something Paul and Catherine must carry on in secret - and with the understanding that anything more than a casual crush is out of the question.

The Story of a New Name follows Elena Ferrante's critically acclaimed My Brilliant Friend, featuring Lila and Elena. The two protagonists are now in their 20s, and marriage appears to have imprisoned Lila. Meanwhile Elena continues her journey of self-discovery.

Mariana has just arrived at the Academy in Italy, where she will spend the next few months on fellowship. That night, over dinner with the other fellows, she meets Itamar. He is handsome and charismatic, and a known Lothario. Although she is aware that an affair with this man may not end well for her, Mariana finds herself falling for Itamar nonetheless.

Gabriel has spent the last decade trying to forget his best friend, the first boy he ever loved: Jacob. Ripped away from each other in the midst of a family tragedy, Gabriel grieved for Jacob alone, surviving in their small religious town before finally breaking free to attend college, where they found new friends and relationships to pursue. To Gabriel, Jacob became a distant memory. Until one fateful Halloween night, when the two are reunited.

Have you ever tasted a Hershey chocolate bar? Milton Hershey’s chocolate bars are famous around the world, but it wasn’t an easy path to turn his idea into a reality. Listeners will love learning the story behind the name as they follow along with Milton’s beginnings as a family farmer, his string of failed candy businesses, and his eventual massive success.

Have you ever seen the Eiffel Tower? Gustave Eiffel’s tower is one of the most recognized landmarks in the world, but it wasn’t an easy path to turn his idea into a reality. Listeners will love learning the story behind the name as they follow along with Gustave’s beginnings as a bridge designer and the engineer behind the Statue of Liberty, the criticism and personal attacks by the media he faced while building the tower, and his eventual world-renowned success.

The day Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London marks a memorable occasion. For Rory, it’s the start of a new life at a London boarding school. But for many, this will be remembered as the day a series of brutal murders broke out across the city - gruesome crimes mimicking the horrific work of Jack the Ripper in the autumn of 1888. Soon “Rippermania” takes hold of modern-day London, and the police are left with few leads and no witnesses. Except one. Rory spotted the man police believe to be the prime suspect.

Gallo Be Thy Name is the portrait of an American dynasty, chronicling the family's history from Prohibition and the Great Depression to its roots in organized crime, its impact on the roiling farm labor movements of the 60s and 70s, and ultimately to its domination of America's wine market. The Gallos rode the turbulent currents of history to triumph, with iconic brothers Ernest and Julio steering the ship. But beneath the carefully polished surface of E. & J. Gallo Winery is a sweeping story of passion and power — swirling with rumors of murder.

Trusted and treasured for over a decade,?The Jesus Storybook Bible?has been introducing children to God’s wonderful story, and the Savior at the center of that story.? With over 3 million copies sold,?The Jesus Storybook Bible?is the quintessential book for parents, grandparents, pastors, and...

Welcome to Country Name Stories—the podcast that brings geography, history, and culture to life through the fascinating stories behind the names of nations.From the rivers that inspired Nigeria's name to the poetic symbolism of Japan's "Land of the Rising Sun," each episode delves into the origins, meanings, and historical twists that make country names more than just labels on a map. We explore how ancient civilizations, natural landmarks, and cultural traditions shaped these names over centuries, providing a fresh perspective on the world around us.Each episode weaves storytelling, global ...

School can be a tough place, filled with cliques and bullies. In this collection, discover how schoolkids learn to fit in - and discover who they are in the process. In "My Name's Not Chuck", Steve's classmates give him the nickname Chuck, but he doesn't like this at all. Find out how he can use his talking pet parrot to get them to stop calling him Chuck. Also included are six other stories about fitting in at school: "Ava the Big", "Blushing Blake", "The Tanner Mystery", "Super Tulip", "Hobby Friday", and "The Mystery of Sound."

For fans of Dave Eggers and Kelly Link, an exhilarating collection of stories that explores the mysterious, often dangerous forces that shape our lives—from censorship and terrorism to technology and online dating. Spanning centuries, continents, and a diverse set of characters, these...

In this podcast episode, we will examine the world of empowerment through private storytelling on privatestoryname.com Find out how this creative platform values privacy as it brings users to one another in an easy way to disseminate their most treasured Private Story Names. It looks at the security it guarantees and the bunch of kindred spirits forming its strong points; all these endeavors are aimed at changing communal spirit that bestowed upon people by sharing intimate stories with other people via privatestoryname.com. Come along as we explore how self-expression and unity can change a

Andrew Kirsch didn’t grow up watching spy movies, or dreaming about being a real-life James Bond. He was hardly aware that Canada even had its own intelligence service—let alone knew what its officers did. But when a terrorist attack occurred near the office of his financial services job, all of a sudden fighting terrorism meant a lot more to him than the markets. Within 18 months he had landed a job with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)—where he spent the next decade of his life.

Words have power. Some words have more power than others. So when a group of monks seek to enlist modern technology in their quest to list all nine billion names of god, there is no telling what may happen.

🎰 This is not just a story. It's my voice, after years of gambling addiction. Piece by piece, one pill at a time, I tell how it was – and what remains.🎧 You'll find short episodes, fragments, raw reflections. No fiction, no moral lessons. Just the truth as I lived it.🆘 If you're struggling too: you're not alone.☕ Support my voice: https://ko-fi.com/ilmionomeeludo📺 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@ilmionomeeludo 📷 Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/mynameisgambler

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

From Grammy Award-winning singer Ashanti comes an empowering story about a girl who learns to love her unique name. First days aren’t easy for a girl with a name like Ashanti. It feels like no one can pronounce it correctly! But with some encouragement from her mom, Ashanti spells her name and...

We all know the legends—the mighty heroes, the terrifying villains, the figures etched into the bedrock of history and myth. But what if the greatest story was the one we never heard?"Behind Every Name: The Untold Stories of Legend" peels back the layers of fame and folklore to explore the lives, motivations, and secrets that history forgot or deliberately obscured.Join us as we dive deep into the shadows, using imagination and meticulous research to unearth the:🕵️ Underrated: Figures overshadowed by their more famous counterparts.🤫 Unknown: Critical moments, alliances, or failures ...

Povestea celor două prietene, Lila şi Elena, continuă. Acum sunt două tinere ale căror drumuri se despart dramatic. Pe când Elena preferă să-şi continue studiile, Lila se mărită, obținând astfel o condiție socială şi financiară superioară originilor sale modeste, dar rămânând prizonieră într-o căsnicie nefericită. În ciuda căilor diferite pe care au luat-o viețile lor, legătura dintre Lila şi Elena rămâne complexă şi intensă, iar sentimentele fiecăreia oscilează, pe rând, între nepăsare, dispreț şi iubire reciprocă profundă.