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Audiobook of the great novella by John Steinbeck, Of Mice and Men, an American classic taught in many schools but also a frequent target of censoring, read by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth

Senior year can't come or end fast enough for Amelia Campbell. For the shy, nerdy girl-next-door that she is, high school is torture, and all she wants is for it to be over. Having her heart broken by a popular, womanizing boy all those years ago doesn't help matters. Nor does his best friend, who still has a habit of mercilessly teasing her. Now, she only has one year left, one year to be invisible before she can move on with her life.

Nineteen Eight-Four or 1984 by George Orwell is read by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth in an easy-to-listen-to and understandable style that brings this classic novel to life. 1984 is included on many lists of the best English-language novels of the 20th century and is widely read by many English-speaking students. Listen to find out why this book has been one of the most talked-about and read novels of all time.

Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard was made to look a fool in the Sherlock Holmes stories. Now he gets his own back, introducing 16 tales of detectives whose abilities rival that of the great Sherlock Holmes.

One night, no names, and no kissing seemed like a good idea —until I got a big, fat plus sign on a pregnancy test, and I had no idea who my baby daddy was. I'm determined to raise my baby on my own, but then he waltzes into my classroom to drop off his son. Blake Walker. The newly retired linebacker and single dad is even more gorgeous now than the night we spent together, and since he knows I'm pregnant with his baby, he's adamant to do right by us.

When Maximillian Sanders moved to Greyford, he had three goals: mend the broken relationship with his sister, keep her safe, and get into a division one college, playing hockey. There he meets the girl who breaks his heart and turns his world upside down, and it's her best friend who helps pick up the pieces. Brook Taylor learned the hard way that in order to survive this ugly world, she needed to live by her own rules. Then she meets Max and for the first time, she's tempted to break them. He's off limits, and she has a plan that doesn't include a hot hockey player.

My high school sweetheart, the boy who shattered my heart, is back in our small town, and there will be no avoiding him for the next two weeks. Only there is nothing boyish about Miguel Fernandez. The NFL's best rookie defensive end is even more wickedly handsome than he was four years ago—tall, with abs for days, all that unruly hair, and eyes so dark they swallow you whole. And that's exactly what he's doing every time our paths cross.

The War of the Worlds, performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth, brings H. G. Wells’s electrifying science-fiction masterpiece to life with gripping intensity and atmospheric storytelling. Her dynamic performance heightens the suspense and urgency of this groundbreaking tale, as mysterious cylinders fall from the sky and unleash a terrifying Martian invasion upon England. The story is brought to life with an easy-to-understand tone that captures the panic, awe, and resilience of ordinary people confronting extraordinary destruction. The War of the Worlds is more than a...

The Invisible Man, performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth, brings H.G. Wells’s chilling science-fiction classic vividly to life with gripping, atmospheric storytelling. This tale follows the brilliant yet dangerously obsessed scientist Griffin, whose discovery of invisibility unleashes isolation, paranoia, and a terrifying descent into moral collapse. As suspense builds, Wells explores profound questions about power, responsibility, and the fragile boundaries of humanity. The Invisible Man remains a timeless and unsettling classic — that continues to resonate with ...

The Time Machine, performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth, brings H. G. Wells’s groundbreaking science-fiction classic to life with vivid, engaging storytelling that captures its sense of wonder, tension, and philosophical depth. This visionary tale transports listeners far into the future, where the Time Traveller encounters strange civilizations and confronts unsettling questions about progress, class, and humanity’s destiny. The Time Machine remains a timeless exploration of curiosity, consequence, and the power of imagination—an enduring classic that helped ...

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth brings L. Frank Baum’s beloved fantasy to life with warm, expressive storytelling that captures the magic, humor, and heart of Dorothy’s journey. This timeless classic transports listeners to the dazzling Land of Oz, where courage, friendship, and self-discovery guide Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion along the yellow brick road. Experience the original story that has gone on to inspire many books, stage plays and the hit film Wicked.

🎙️ Welcome to “Redeemed” with Anna B - a podcast produced by Redeemed in Christ International Ministries, where real stories meet real redemption. If you’ve ever needed a second chance (or a hundred), you’re in the right place. Inspired by Psalm 107:2 -“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so!” -this podcast is your go-to for faith-filled conversations, powerful testimonies, and the kind of hope that only Jesus can give. Each episode, we’re sitting down with people from around the globe who’ve been rescued, restored, and radically changed by God’s grace. So grab your coffee,...

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is read by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth in an easy-to-listen-to and understandable style that brings this classic adventure novel to life. This is the original tale of pirates and buried treasure, a gripping story that has stood the test of time and has been the inspiration for the image of pirates in popular culture up until the present day.

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth in an easy-to-listen-to and understandable style that brings one of Kafka's best-known pieces to life. This is a truly thought-provoking novella and its popularity endures to this day.

The Call of the Wild by Jack London performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth in an easy-to-listen-to and understandable style that brings one of the most beloved adventure stories to life. This is the classic story of the dog Buck and his life in the harsh reality of the Alaskan wilderness.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button F. Scott Fitzgerald performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth in an easy-to-listen-to and understandable style that brings this short story by one of the greatest classic American authors to life.

Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth in an easy-to-listen-to and understandable style that brings one of the most famous pieces of English literature to life. This is a classic Gothic novella vastly original when it was written whose themes have become known world-wide.

Listen to eight short stories and poems by Edgar Allan Poe performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth in an easy-to-listen-to and understandable style that brings these dark timeless classics to life. This collection includes The Black Cat, The Masque of the Red Death, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Raven and The Premature Burial.

All Jeanette Sanders wanted to do was escape her past and forget everything that has happened. Coming to Greyford was supposed to be her new beginning, a clean slate. Only it seems like her past doesn't want to let her go. As her old insecurities start to return in full force and lies grow bigger than ever, the only thing left is the hope that her broken heart will survive this time around.

Hi! I’m Anna, a 12 year old in seventh grade! I’m a theater kid! (HAMILTON IS GOD!!) I post about a variety of things; some of these things include journaling, TV shows/movies, music, shopping, theater, books, etc. If you have any episode requests please comment and I will do my best to do them! If you have any movie, TV show, book, or music recommendations I would love to hear them so please comment!! I’m always looking for more TV shows, movies, books, and music artists to watch/read/listen to! But anyways, I hope you enjoy listening 💕💕