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A seriously entertaining collection of feelgood stories guaranteed to put the smile back on your face written especially by 10 best-selling novelists. From a hilarious race against time to a moment of unexpected eavesdropping, from righting wrongs in rural India to finding joy in unlikely places, these stories are all rich in wit and humour, guaranteed to lift your spirits and warm your heart.

The UK’s biggest book club is back with an all new podcast hosted by television royalty; Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan. Each week, Richard and Judy will be discussing a brand-new book with its author, delving into the novel’s origins, themes, inspirations and much, much more. This is the perfect podcast for any book lover, and with each title available in your nearest WHSmith store as part of their exclusive Richard and Judy Book Club collection, it’s never been easier to join Britain’s biggest book club! Simply pop in to your local WHSmith or head to www.whsmith.co.uk to browse ...

Memoirs of a London Doll is a charming and whimsical tale narrated by Maria Poppet, a doll with a unique consciousness. As she changes owners and travels through Victorian London, she provides insightful and sometimes humorous observations on childhood, society, and class.

Can someone whisper Die Walküre in your ear? With opera, you do not think of whispers or sighs but of strong classical voices in grand, spectacular set pieces. But the composer and game designer David Kanaga has turned Richard Wagner’s famous opera into a podcast. In Die Walküre, the second part of Wagner’s Ring des Nibelungen, the supreme god Wotan punishes his daughter Brünnhilde for not following his orders. He makes her mortal and locks her up in a mountain surrounded by fire. While closely following Wagner’s notes and storyline, Kanaga’s background in the world of gaming can be...

Conversations about Dr. McGilchrist's work on the brain hemispheres, and the implications for arts, sciences, philosophy, the Sacred, and the potential for a new Renaissance of wisdom and beauty.

Welcome to Write, Damn It!, interviews with authors and writing mindset for writers who need a nudge or a good old shove to get the writing done, along with inspiration and motivation to help the words flow. Listening to Write, Damn It! helps you to become your own book coach with a combination of interviews, panels and mindset memos.

In Spy, government agent Mr. Crosby finds himself unexpectedly caught in an intricate web of espionage while in Valencia. What begins as an accidental trip soon turns into a game of survival, as a spy attaches himself to Crosby, forcing him into a deadly situation. Set against a backdrop of international intrigue, this tense and fast-paced novel keeps listeners guessing until the very end.

WARNING: This experience contains scenes of an intense and bloody nature that some may find disturbing. Parental discretion is advisedHave you ever wanted your life to be more like a fairy tale? Are you sure? In this terrifying and unique interactive story, brought to you by Richard MacLean Smith, you get to make the choices as you find yourself trapped deep inside one fairy tale you'll wish you'd never come across...Can you find a way out before it's too late?For more on Unexplained: @unexplainedpod on twitter, facebook.com/unexplainedpodcast or www.unexplainedpodcast.com. Thank you for ...

The Lost House is a gripping mystery that begins when journalist Austin Ford discovers a desperate note pleading for help. His investigation leads him into a tangled web of deception, insanity, and hidden dangers, as he seeks to uncover the truth behind a young girl’s imprisonment.

Welcome to Speaking of Writers. Veteran broadcaster Steve Richards interviews local, regional and best selling authors. For more info email steve @ sval622@sbcglobal.net. Cover art photo provided by Janko Ferlič on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@thepootphotographer

The Occultaria of Albion began as a printed part work series. It explores hauntings, cryptids, ufology, black magic, time slips and other assorted aberrations from across this isle of Albion. In addition to the printed case files there are now these Audio Files! A broadcast on a forgotten frequency, from a world illuminated by torch and moonlight.

The Make-Believe Man follows a man seeking adventure who boards a steamer, only to be drawn into thrilling escapades thanks to his vivid imagination—and his equally daring companion. With humor, action, and unexpected twists, this novel delivers a lighthearted yet engaging adventure.

★Sci-fi ★Cerebral ★Witty ★Quirky A red dwarf star system punches through the fabric of space-time and barrels toward colonized space. The dire situation takes an unforeseen twist when an SOS transmission from a long-lost experimental starship, The Invictus, is traced to the system's sole planet. Based on the Alexandra Forever: 2291 novella series. Listener Advisory: Some strong language, references to sexual situations, occult references, depictions of drug and alcohol use, depictions of violence, humour.

A podcast to help you fall asleep. A welcome to your own bed where Richard reads you familiar stories in a comforting voice. New short stories every Wednesday, and continuing longer stories updated on Saturdays.

My Buried Treasure is a true-life treasure hunt story, where the narrator embarks on a quest for hidden riches. Told with humor and suspense, this adventure explores the thrill of the chase, the unexpected dangers, and the excitement of uncovering secrets lost to time.

Teen-Age Super Science Stories is a collection of thrilling sci-fi tales filled with space travel, intergalactic adventure, and futuristic technology. Packed with suspense and imagination, these stories capture the excitement of the atomic age’s vision of the future. Perfect for young sci-fi enthusiasts and fans of classic pulp fiction!

Flash fiction that delves into the strange, bizarre, and absurd.

Gleich zum Auftakt unseres Hollywood-Quartetts wird's richtig haarig. Denn schließlich steht nichts weniger als Weihnachten auf dem Spiel! "Wer hat dem Christkind die Haare geklaut?" fragt sich unser aufgeweckter Erzähler, gesprochen von der deutschen Stimme von Robert Downey Junior. Schließlich droht ohne die himmlische Lockenpracht das ganze Weihnachtsfest ins Wasser zu fallen.

Join us each week as we take listeners through one of China's most beloved novels. Meet Sun Wukong the Monkey King, his Buddhist master, Xuanzhang, the lustful monster Pigsy aka Zhu Bajie, and the reformed sand demon, Sha Wujing, and journey with them to India to acquire invaluable Buddhist scriptures. This immortal tale has delighted billions of Asian children yet is relatively unknown here in the west. This podcast aims to change that! Childhood friends Richard Tseng and James Young will read and review every single chapter of the Anthony C Yu translation of Wu Chen'en's epic book. Along the...

Everything Stephen King, from Carrie to The Institute, from the novels to the short stories, from the small screen to the big screen. Each month we take a deep dive into one book from the bibliography of the King of horror fiction, while also charting the byways of King's forays into other genres (The Dark Tower series, On Writing etc) and also casting an eye on the many TV and film adaptations of King's work. Recorded live from the UEA media suite, Richard Sheppard interviews writers, academics, superfans and anyone with a passion for the work of Stephen King.