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Remember frolicking outside during the long, jubilant days of summer? This vibrant collection invites listeners to breathe deeply and return to that “carefree” season. From riding bikes with friends through the neighborhood, to hopping the ferry to Boblo Island, catching catfish along the river, dancing on warm nights to Afrobeats and jazz music, and cooling off in the Swimmobile, those sun-drenched memories were often clouded by racism for the Detroiters in this evocative anthology.

Step into the shadowy realms of the Black Forest, where Wagner, a destitute and solitary shepherd, strikes a devils bargain that gifts him youth and riches at a chilling cost he must transform into a ferocious wolf once a month. This gripping tale unfolds with elements of murder, kidnapping, robbery, sadistic nuns, lust, and the chaos of war in sixteenth-century Italy. Originally serialized as a penny dreadful, this work may not be hailed as fine literature, but it promises to entertain with its dark twists. Please note that this recording retains certain racial and societal prejudices ...

Step into the captivating world of mid-Victorian England with the fourth and final volume of The Mysteries of London. Originally serialized in gripping weekly installments, these tales laid the groundwork for todays soap operas. Often referred to as Penny Dreadfuls, they may not have aspired to literary greatness, but they delivered thrilling escapism filled with vice, poverty, wealth, virtue, mystery, romance, and scandal. This volume promises to entertain and excite, appealing to a wide audience eager for drama and intrigue. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

If horror is your thing, listen to Horror Study Hall: the academic side of horror. Where we examine research, books, and podcasts that study the horror genre.

This is an unabridged audio collection of the "best of the best" science fiction stories published in 2013 by current and emerging masters of the genre, edited by Allan Kaster, as narrated by top voice talents. In "Zero for Conduct," by Greg Egan, an Afghani teenager, living in a near-future Iran with her exiled grandfather, makes a game-changing superconductor discovery. A young girl struggles to survive on a planet, with a stringent class structure, where Doors are used to go off-world in "Exile, Interrupted," by C. W. Johnson.

Short novels are movie-length narratives that may well be the perfect length for science fiction stories. This audio collection, nearly 16 hours long, presents the best-of-the-best science fiction novellas published in 2016 by current and emerging masters of this vibrant form of storytelling.

What is it like to live in or visit Australia? What makes Australia’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Australian people.

How much do you know about Sojourner Truth? Find out the facts you need to know about this women's rights activist. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

How much do you know about Theodore Roosevelt? Find out the facts you need to know about the 26th president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

How much do you know about Matthew Henson? Find out the facts you need to know about this explorer of the Arctic. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

The Mysteries of London – Volume I, Part 2 continues the serialized novel that captivated Victorian England. Packed with scandal, deception, and intrigue, this gripping tale exposes the hidden lives of London’s rich and poor, weaving together shocking mysteries and dramatic twists.

The Mysteries of London – Volume III continues the sensational Victorian-era saga of crime, vice, and scandal in the underbelly of London. Serialized as a "Penny Dreadful," this gripping installment delivers more dark secrets, high-stakes drama, and shocking twists.

The Mysteries of London – Volume I, Part 1 introduces readers to a thrilling world of crime, poverty, and corruption in mid-19th-century London. Serialized as a Penny Dreadful, this wildly popular novel reveals the dark secrets lurking behind the city’s wealth and power.

The Mysteries of London – Volume II builds upon the gripping saga of crime and justice in 19th-century London. As the city’s most powerful figures clash with the poor and desperate, secrets unravel, revealing the hidden forces shaping society. A thrilling mix of mystery, intrigue, and melodrama.