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Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 409654 Title: Jagua Nana Author: Cyprian Ekwensi Narrator: Luyanda Lewis-Nyawo Format: Unabridged Length: 7:57:45 Language: English Release date: 05-21-20 Publisher: Penguin Books LTD Genres: Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. Bold, moving, entertaining and controversial, this is the great novel of 1960s Lagos life - with one of the most unforgettable heroines in literature. Jagua Nana, no longer young but still irresistible, lives a life of hedonism in Lagos: men, parties, fights, wild nights in the Tropicana with her handsome young boyfriend Freddie. Rushing from one experience to the next in search of something she can't quite grasp, Jagua finds herself embroiled in shady politics, caught up in village feuds and the source of drama wherever she goes. In this vivid depiction of 1960s Nigeria, everyone is hustling and everyone is on the make - and a woman like Jagua must find her own unconventional path to fulfilment. © Cyprian Ekwensi 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020 Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 398029 Title: Ghosts Author: Dolly Alderton Narrator: Holliday Grainger Format: Unabridged Length: 10:12:46 Language: English Release date: 10-08-20 Publisher: Penguin Books LTD Genres: Fiction & Literature, General, Contemporary Women Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. The first novel from the award-winning, bestselling author of Everything I Know About Love Narrated by Holliday Grainger, star of Lady Chatterley's Lover, Tell it to the Bees and Animals. Nina Dean has arrived at her early thirties as a successful food writer with loving friends and family, plus a new home and neighbourhood. When she meets Max, a beguiling romantic hero who tells her on date one that he's going to marry her, it feels like all is going to plan. A new relationship couldn't have come at a better time - her thirties have not been the liberating, uncomplicated experience she was sold. Everywhere she turns, she is reminded of time passing and opportunities dwindling. Friendships are fading, ex-boyfriends are moving on and, worse, everyone's moving to the suburbs. There's no solace to be found in her family, with a mum who's caught in a baffling mid-life makeover and a beloved dad who is vanishing in slow-motion into dementia. Dolly Alderton's debut novel is funny and tender, filled with whip-smart observations about relationships, family, memory, and how we live now. Praise for GHOSTS 'I love this book. It is wise, funny, tender and true, sharply-observed and utterly hilarious. Dolly Alderton's talent is phenomenal' Elizabeth Day 'I loved it - Dolly Alderton has clearly mastered every form of writing. Which is a surprise to nobody' Candice Carty-Williams 'Loved it from start to finish, really laugh out loud: well-written, packed with ideas and observations and so engaging I can't put it down' Philippa Perry 'Such clever writing, wonderfully funny; fab characters and delightful details. Divine' Nina Stibbe 'Grainer...[captures] the brittle humour that masks a real vulnerability and sadness.' Alex Clarke, The Financial Times © Dolly Alderton 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020 Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 506574 Title: Jungle Books Author: Rudyard Kipling Narrator: Homer Todiwala Format: Unabridged Length: 15:15:28 Language: English Release date: 11-04-21 Publisher: Penguin Books LTD Genres: Fiction & Literature, Short Stories, Classics Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Homer Todiwala. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Kaori Nagai. The story of the man-cub Mowgli who is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, guided by his mentors Baloo the bear, Bagheera the black panther and the ancient python Kaa, and who confronts his arch-enemy Shere Khan the tiger, is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. Mowgli's adventures are juxtaposed with other animal stories set in the British Empire, ranging from the heroic battle of 'Rikki-tikki-tavi' and the Himalayan pastoral 'Purun Bhagat' to the drama of survival in 'The White Seal'. With The Jungle Books Rudyard Kipling drew on ancient beast fables, Buddhist philosophy and memories of his Anglo-Indian upbringing to create a rich, symbolic portrait of man and nature, and an eternal classic of childhood that has had a lasting impact on our imaginations. Part of a series of new editions of Kipling's works in Penguin Classics, this volume contains a General Preface by Jan Montefiore and an introduction by Kaori Nagai discussing the many imperial, Indian and literary contexts of The Jungle Books. © Rudyard Kipling 2013 (P) Penguin Audio 2021 Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 419364 Title: Always Day One: How the Tech Titans Stay on Top Author: Alex Kantrowitz Narrator: Alex Kantrowitz Format: Unabridged Length: 6:09:49 Language: English Release date: 04-09-20 Publisher: Penguin Books LTD Genres: Business & Economics, Science & Technology, Business Development, Computers Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. At Amazon, 'Day One' is code for inventing like a startup with little regard for legacy. Day Two is, in Jeff Bezos's own words, is 'stasis, followed by irrelevance, followed by excruciating, painful decline, followed by death.' Most companies today are set up for Day Two. They build advantages and defend them fiercely rather than invent the future. But Amazon and fellow tech titans Facebook, Google, and Microsoft are operating in Day One: they prioritize reinvention over tradition and collaboration over ownership. Through 130 interviews with insiders, from Mark Zuckerberg to hourly workers, Always Day One reveals the tech giants' blueprint for sustainable success. Kantrowitz uncovers the engine propelling the tech giants' continued dominance at a stage when most big companies begin to decline. And he shows the way forward for everyone who wants to compete with, and beat, the titans. © Alex Kantrowitz 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020 Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 350184 Title: Uncrowned Queen Author: Anne O'Brien Narrator: Imogen Church Format: Unabridged Length: 1:51:23 Language: English Release date: 01-01-19 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, General Summary: A Sunday Times Bestseller OBrien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale. -The Times Her path to the throne is paved with treason 1330. Philippa of Hainault may be married to King Edward III but shes penniless and powerless. England quivers in the clutches of the Dowager Queen Isabella and her darkly ambitious lover Lord Mortimer while her husband rots in jail, a prisoner at Mortimers hand. It will take a courageous young man to emerge from the shadows and rise up against this formidable pair. Philippa wont sit back and see Edward puppeteered. She is determined to see justice done. Its her words whispered into the young King Edwards ear that will see the battle for Englands throne commence. Praise for Anne OBrien OBrien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale. - The Times A gem of a subject OBrien is a terrific storyteller - Daily Telegraph Joanna of Navarre is the feisty heroine in Anne OBriens fast-paced historical novel The Queens Choice. -Good Housekeeping A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue. -Woman & Home Packed with drama, danger, romance and history. -Pam Norfolk, for the Press Association Better than Philippa Gregory The Bookseller Anne OBrien has joined the exclusive club of excellent historical novelists. Sunday Express A gripping historical drama. -Bella This book has everything royalty, scandal, fascinating historical politics and ultimately, the shaping of the woman who founded the Tudors. Cosmopolitan www.anneobrien.co.uk @anne_obrien Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 488569 Title: Summer Seekers Author: Sarah Morgan Narrator: Georgina Sutton Format: Unabridged Length: 11:04:43 Language: English Release date: 05-27-21 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, General, Family Life Summary: Pre-order your copy of Sarah Morgans new novel The Summer Swap now coming May 2024! The absolute perfect summer read that you need in your life Reader review, One of the best Sarah Morgans I have read. Absolutely beautiful read Reader review, This book was exactly what I needed . . . The Summer Seekers has the perfect plot, with a bit of romance, a bit of quarter-life, mid-life, and later life crisis, a few old secrets, and lots and lots of hope for the future Reader review, I loved the story, the characters, everything about it . . . I couldn't put it down . . . This book is highly highly recommended!! Reader review, * * * Kathleen is eighty years old. After a run-in with an intruder, her daughter wants her to move into a residential home. Shes not having any of it. What she craves needs is adventure. Liza is drowning under the daily stress of family life. The last thing she needs is her mother jetting off on a wild holiday, making Liza dream of a solo break of her own. Martha is having a quarter-life crisis. Unemployed, unloved and uninspired, she just cant get her life together. But she knows something has to change. When Martha sees Kathleens advert for a driver and companion to take an epic road trip across America, she decides this job might be the answer to her prayers. Travelling with a stranger? No problem. She's not the world's best driver, but it couldnt be worse than living with her parents again. And anyway, how much trouble can one eighty-year-old woman be? As these women embark on the journey of a lifetime, they all discover its never too late for adventure * * * Praise for Sarah Morgan The road trip of a lifetime terrific fun, and will have you reaching for your car keys Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestselling author Such good fun! An inspiring, romantic and joyful tale that proves it really is never too late for adventure! Laura Jane Williams, Our Stop Warm-hearted, tender and wise, a truly uplifting story of life, love and daring to discover what lies beyond what you know Miranda Dickinson, Our Story Thought-provoking fun, no matter what your age Womans Weekly A warm-hearted tale of friendship, joy and sunshine with a message that it's never too late to embark on an adventure. Whisks you away on your very own road trip escape Yours Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 350183 Title: Coming Home Author: Annabel Kantaria Narrator: Louise Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 10:06:00 Language: English Release date: 01-01-19 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Contemporary Women, Family Life Summary: An ordinary family. A devastating betrayal. An utterly compelling story of loss and betrayal I loved it Judy Finnigan Evie has been away from home long enough to bury the pain that shaped her childhood. Now, with the sudden death of her father, she must return. Back to the same house. Back to the memories. Back to her mother. At first, coming home feels unexpectedly comforting. But, as she goes through her fathers files, Evie uncovers a secret that opens old wounds and changes her life forever. Thats only the beginning. As Evies world starts to shatter around her, she realises that those she loves most are also those capable of the deepest betrayal. A powerful, poignant novel, Coming Home is perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult and Liane Moriarty. Praise for Annabel Kantaria An utterly compelling story of loss and betrayal I loved it Judy Finnigan 'A gripping debut. You wont be able to turn the pages quick enough.' Bella magazine Compelling fans of Jodi Picoult and Liane Moriarty will enjoy this powerful new book Candis '[A] clever, tense thriller about a family falling apart' Heat Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 393936 Title: Meant To Be Yours Author: Susan Mallery Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 8:10:04 Language: English Release date: 10-31-19 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Romance, Holiday, Contemporary, New Adult Summary: The perfect feel-good readSarah Morgan on You Say It First Susan Mallery is one of my favourites. #1New York Timesbestselling author Debbie Macomber Renee can plan the perfect wedding, but does love always go to plan? Wedding coordinator Renee Grothen isnt meant for marriage. Those who can, do. Those who cant, plan. But she never could have planned on gorgeous, talented thriller writer Jasper Dembenski proposinga fling, that is. Fun without a future. And the attraction between them is too strong for Renee to resist. Now she can have her no-wedding cakeand eat it, too. After years in the military, Jasper is convinced hes too damaged for relationships. So a flirtationand morewith fiery, determined Renee is way too good to pass upuntil his flame becomes his muse. Renee is an expert at averting every crisis. But is she finally ready to leap into the one thing that can never be controlled: love? - Readers love Meant to be Yours! Check this out if you like happy endings, rescue dogs and cats, and small town friends with benefits to more. Susan Mallery has done another amazing job of a great plot, wonderful characters that I care about so much and a cherishing, romantic happily ever after for Jasper and Rene. This is my perfect kind of reading. Littered with romance. With a push and pull will they wont they get their happily every afters. With fantastic characters. A wonderful warming and sunshine happy storyline, lots of weddings and a flattering or romance. Fabulous. Netgalley Reviewer Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 385661 Title: Wives Author: Tarryn Fisher Narrator: Lauren Fortgang Format: Unabridged Length: 9:00:48 Language: English Release date: 12-30-19 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Family Life Summary: The Wives. Youre not the only one Will leave the most sure-footed reader uneasy until the last word is read Sunday Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover I was hooked to the very last page Sunday Times bestselling author Adele Parks Youve never met the other wives. None of you know each other, you see your husband only one day a week. Thursday. But you dont care, you love him that much. Or at least thats what youve told yourself And then, one day it all changes. You thought you were fine with this, with only having a fraction of a husband. But you cant help yourself, you start to dig. You begin tracking them down, the other days Who is Monday and why does she have bruises on her arms? Is she being abused? By who? Her husband? Your husband? What else is he keeping from you? And who is he, really? Readers LOVE The Wives: A total mindf***, but I honestly could not put it down. From the first chapter until the last I was engrossed; this story took me on a roller coaster of emotions. A psychological thriller of the best kind this book will stay with me for a long time to come. Reader review This book will blow your mind. Reader review Had me hooked right from the first page wanting to know more so I was constantly guessing at what would happen next you NEED to read this book! Reader review Every now and then a book comes along with a plot so twisted it blows you away This is that book! From the get go I was hooked and this book just kept reeling me in a psychological thriller of epic proportions, this will definitely be hard to beat. Reader review This book was all consuming and had me completely hooked and I couldn't pay attention to anything else around me until I had finished it. It was full of twists and turns; as soon as you think you've worked out what is going on, the story is flipped on its head again! Even until the very last sentence was a shock and I'm still not quite sure what I just read! Reader review Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com

Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 396877 Title: Sea Glass Cottage Author: RaeAnne Thayne Narrator: Vanessa Johansson Format: Unabridged Length: 10:13:17 Language: English Release date: 04-02-20 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, General, Contemporary Women Summary: Emotional and deeply satisfying. I savoured every page Sarah Morgan Opening up to a new future The life Olivia Harper always dreamed of isnt so dreamy these days. The long work days are unfulfilling, as is her relationship with her on-again, off-again boyfriend. So when her estranged mother, Juliet, has an accident Olivia heads home to Sea Glass Cottage. Here she can clear her head and help her mother look after her orphaned niece Caitlin. Cape Sanctuary is a beautiful town, but one that holds painful memories for Olivia, Juliet and Caitlin Harper. But as Olivia tries to balance her own needs with those of her injured mother and her resentful fifteen-year-old niece, it becomes clear that all three Harper women have been keeping heartbreaking secrets from one another. Surrounded by her family and friends, including her best friends brother, and local fire chief, Cooper Vance, Olivia finds happiness can come at lifes most unexpected moments. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com