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  Warlord of the North - The...

  Griff Hosker

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  King Henry is dead and Stephen of Blois claims the throne of England and the Dukedom of Normandy. The Earl of Cleveland returns to England to fight for the heirs of Henry. When King David and his Scottish army capture most of northern England it is only Alfraed who holds out against him. Set in the early years of the Anarchy this is a fast moving book filled with battles and intrigue.

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  King Jesus

  Robert Graves

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  “Both the knowledge of a scholar and the imagination of a poet are brought to bear upon Jesus as child, boy, and man. . . . A bold speculative adventure” (Harold Brighouse, Manchester Guardian).   In Robert Graves’s unique retelling, Jesus is very much a mortal and the grandson of King Herod the Great. When his father runs afoul of the king’s temper and is executed, Jesus is raised in the house of Joseph the Carpenter. The kingdom he is heir to, in this version of the story, is very much a terrestrial one: the Kingdom of Judah. Graves tells of Jesus’s rise as a philosopher, scriptural scholar, and charismatic speaker in sharp detail, as well as his arrest and downfall as a victim of pitiless Roman politics.   Bringing together his unparalleled narrative skill and in-depth expertise in historical scholarship, renowned classicist and historical novelist Robert Graves brings the story of Jesus Christ to life in a strikingly unorthodox way, making this one of the most hotly contested novels Graves ever wrote—and possibly one of the most controversial ever written. It provides a fascinating new twist to a well-known story, one that fans of this historical period are sure to love.   “This is not reading for the easily shocked; it definitely presents Jesus as a sage and a [poet], if not divine. It moves, as does all Mr. Graves’ writing, at a brilliant fast pace, and with a tremendous style.” —Kirkus Reviews

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  Before the Mango Ripens

  Afabwaje Kurian

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  In Rabata, everyone has secrets—especially since the arrival of the white American missionaries. 
   
   
   
  Twenty-year-old Jummai is a beautiful and unassuming house girl whose dreams of escaping her home life are disrupted when an unexpected pregnancy forces her to hide her lover's identity. Tebeya, an ambitious Dublin-educated doctor, has left prestigious opportunities abroad to return to the small town of her birth, and discovers a painful betrayal when she strives to take control of the mission clinic. Zanya is a young translator, enticed by promises of progress, who comes to Rabata to escape a bitter past and finds himself embroiled in a fight against the American reverend for the heart of the church and town. 
   
   
   
  United by their yearning for change, all three must make difficult decisions that threaten the fragile relationships of the Rabata they know. As tensions mount and hypocrisies are unveiled, the people of Rabata are faced with a question that will transform their town forever: Let the Americans stay, or make them go?

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  Big Red - A Novel Starring Rita...

  Jerome Charyn

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  Since he first appeared on the American literary scene, Jerome Charyn has dazzled readers with his "blunt, brilliantly crafted prose" (Washington Post). Yet Charyn, a beloved comedic novelist, also possesses an extraordinary knowledge of Golden Age Hollywood, having taught film history both in the United States and France. 
   
   
   
  With Big Red, Charyn reimagines the life of one of America's most enduring icons, "Gilda" herself, Rita Hayworth, whose fiery red tresses and hypnotic dancing graced the silver screen over sixty times in her nearly forty-year career. The quintessential movie star of the 1940s, Hayworth has long been objectified as a sex symbol, pin-up girl, and so-called Love Goddess. Here Charyn, channeling the ghosts of a buried past, finally lifts the veils that have long enshrouded Hayworth, evoking her emotional complexity—her passions, her pain, and her inner turmoil. 
   
   
   
  Reanimating such classic films as Gilda and The Lady from Shanghai, Big Red is a bittersweet paean to Hollywood's Golden Age, a tender yet honest portrait of a time before blockbusters and film franchises—one that promises to consume both Hollywood cinephiles and neophytes alike. Lauded for his "polymorphous imagination" (Jonathan Lethem), Charyn once again has created one of the most inventive novels in recent American literature.

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  Moby Dick

  Herman Melville

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  Dive into the epic masterpiece Moby-Dick by Herman Melville, a cornerstone of American literature that transcends the tale of a vengeful sea captain and his white whale adversary. From the iconic opening line, "Call me Ishmael," Melville unfolds a narrative rich in adventure, philosophical depth, and a profound exploration of the human condition. 
  Discover a world where every chapter navigates the tumultuous seas of ambition, nature, and the thin line between sanity and madness. Join Ishmael, Captain Ahab, and the crew of the Pequod in a relentless pursuit that is more than a hunt for the legendary Moby Dick—it's an odyssey into the heart of human obsession. 
  Melville's Moby-Dick is not just a novel; it's an experience—a blend of thrilling maritime adventure and introspective wisdom, rendered in language that captivates and challenges the reader. Regarded by William Faulkner and D.H. Lawrence as one of the greatest works ever penned, its enduring allure promises a reading journey that is as vast and deep as the ocean itself. 
  Step aboard the Pequod with Moby-Dick and let Melville's masterpiece take you on a voyage that explores the uncharted waters of the soul. 
  This audiobook was narrated and produced by RAM Studios, where humans and artificial intelligence collaborate to create an excellent listening experience. (The reading is done primarily by AI)

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  River Sing Me Home: Book Summary...

  Margot Langley

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas.
   
  
  
   
  In the heart of the Pacific Northwest, a river carries more than water—it carries stories of loss, resilience, and the enduring quest for belonging. River Sing Me Home follows Rain, a young Black mother navigating the complexities of healing, motherhood, and identity in a town marked by both beauty and hardship.
   
  As she confronts her past, builds new connections, and faces unexpected challenges—including a devastating flood—Rain’s journey becomes a powerful testament to the human spirit’s ability to adapt, grow, and find home within and around us.

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