https://soundcloud.com/headline-books Sun, 06 Jul 2025 08:02:15 +0000 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 08:02:15 +0000 60 en All rights reserved feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) Podcast by Headline Publishing The Boy in the Book by Nathan Penlington Headline Books feeds@soundcloud.com Headline Publishing no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000241417541-vdlafo-original.jpg https://soundcloud.com/headline-books the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathanAs a boy, Nathan Penlington had loved Choose Your Own Adventures, the literary phenomenon of the 1980s which thrust the reader into the role of main character and compelled them to make decisions and direct the flow of the story. So, when he discovered a job lot of the first 106 adventures for sale on eBay, there was never any question that he would place a bid. When the books arrived, he lost himself in the old adventures. Yet, as he flicked through the pages, there was another story being written - for, in the margins of each book, were the scribblings of the little boy who had once owned them, a little boy by the name of Terence John Prendergast. In the margins of the books, Terence wrote jokes, hints for adventurers following the same stories as him - and, more troubling still, intimations of a tormented childhood: of the boys and teachers who had bullied him; of the things he hated about himself and had to improve; of his thoughts of suicide and his desperate need to find friends, be liked, and find somebody - anybody - to confide in. THE BOY IN THE BOOK is Nathan's poignant recreation of the discovery of the fragments of Terence Prendergast's diary, his quest to find the lost boy, and the friendship that resulted from their first meeting. In doing so, Nathan is forced to examine his own childhood - and, as his relationship with Terence deepens, he begins to believe that the two men are not so different, and to reflect on the darkness that can exist in childhood. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1678436949 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:05:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/death-by-the-sea-by-vera-morris-read-by-antonia-beamish-audiobook-extract-3 00:01:08 Headline Publishing no Vera Morris returns with the sixth instalment in her much-loved Anglian Detective Agency Series. THE ANGLIAN DETECTIVE AGENCY ARE BACK! Thorpeness, 1973. Wrongly exiled from London, Judge Neville Hanmer sought solace and a quiet life on the Suffolk coast. But then a face from the past unexpectedly resurfaces and he turns to The Anglian Detective Agency for help. Laurel, Frank, and the rest of the team are busier than ever trying to solve the mysterious theft of rare plants from Yoxford Hall Gardens. But when Judge Hanmer doesn't show for their meeting, they find themselves embroiled in yet another case - one that will take them to darker places than they've ever been before. With Laurel and Frank's relationship see-sawing out of control, can the team uncover the truth before it's too late? Or will a depraved killer succeed, and separate Laurel and Frank forever? Vera Morris returns with the sixth instalment in … Vera Morris returns with the sixth instalment in her much-loved Anglian Detective Agency Series. THE ANGLIAN DETECTIVE AGENCY ARE BACK! Thorpeness, 1973. Wrongly exiled from London, Judge Neville Hanmer sought solace and a quiet life on the Suffolk coast. But then a face from the past unexpectedly resurfaces and he turns to The Anglian Detective Agency for help. Laurel, Frank, and the rest of the team are busier than ever trying to solve the mysterious theft of rare plants from Yoxford Hall Gardens. But when Judge Hanmer doesn't show for their meeting, they find themselves embroiled in yet another case - one that will take them to darker places than they've ever been before. With Laurel and Frank's relationship see-sawing out of control, can the team uncover the truth before it's too late? Or will a depraved killer succeed, and separate Laurel and Frank forever? the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1678436688 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:05:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/death-by-the-sea-by-vera-morris-read-by-antonia-beamish-audiobook-extract-2 00:01:40 Headline Publishing no Vera Morris returns with the sixth instalment in her much-loved Anglian Detective Agency Series. THE ANGLIAN DETECTIVE AGENCY ARE BACK! Thorpeness, 1973. Wrongly exiled from London, Judge Neville Hanmer sought solace and a quiet life on the Suffolk coast. But then a face from the past unexpectedly resurfaces and he turns to The Anglian Detective Agency for help. Laurel, Frank, and the rest of the team are busier than ever trying to solve the mysterious theft of rare plants from Yoxford Hall Gardens. But when Judge Hanmer doesn't show for their meeting, they find themselves embroiled in yet another case - one that will take them to darker places than they've ever been before. With Laurel and Frank's relationship see-sawing out of control, can the team uncover the truth before it's too late? Or will a depraved killer succeed, and separate Laurel and Frank forever? Vera Morris returns with the sixth instalment in … Vera Morris returns with the sixth instalment in her much-loved Anglian Detective Agency Series. THE ANGLIAN DETECTIVE AGENCY ARE BACK! Thorpeness, 1973. Wrongly exiled from London, Judge Neville Hanmer sought solace and a quiet life on the Suffolk coast. But then a face from the past unexpectedly resurfaces and he turns to The Anglian Detective Agency for help. Laurel, Frank, and the rest of the team are busier than ever trying to solve the mysterious theft of rare plants from Yoxford Hall Gardens. But when Judge Hanmer doesn't show for their meeting, they find themselves embroiled in yet another case - one that will take them to darker places than they've ever been before. With Laurel and Frank's relationship see-sawing out of control, can the team uncover the truth before it's too late? Or will a depraved killer succeed, and separate Laurel and Frank forever? the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1678436130 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:04:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/death-by-the-sea-by-vera-morris-read-by-antonia-beamish-audiobook-extract 00:01:16 Headline Publishing no Vera Morris returns with the sixth instalment in her much-loved Anglian Detective Agency Series. THE ANGLIAN DETECTIVE AGENCY ARE BACK! Thorpeness, 1973. Wrongly exiled from London, Judge Neville Hanmer sought solace and a quiet life on the Suffolk coast. But then a face from the past unexpectedly resurfaces and he turns to The Anglian Detective Agency for help. Laurel, Frank, and the rest of the team are busier than ever trying to solve the mysterious theft of rare plants from Yoxford Hall Gardens. But when Judge Hanmer doesn't show for their meeting, they find themselves embroiled in yet another case - one that will take them to darker places than they've ever been before. With Laurel and Frank's relationship see-sawing out of control, can the team uncover the truth before it's too late? Or will a depraved killer succeed, and separate Laurel and Frank forever? Vera Morris returns with the sixth instalment in … Vera Morris returns with the sixth instalment in her much-loved Anglian Detective Agency Series. THE ANGLIAN DETECTIVE AGENCY ARE BACK! Thorpeness, 1973. Wrongly exiled from London, Judge Neville Hanmer sought solace and a quiet life on the Suffolk coast. But then a face from the past unexpectedly resurfaces and he turns to The Anglian Detective Agency for help. Laurel, Frank, and the rest of the team are busier than ever trying to solve the mysterious theft of rare plants from Yoxford Hall Gardens. But when Judge Hanmer doesn't show for their meeting, they find themselves embroiled in yet another case - one that will take them to darker places than they've ever been before. With Laurel and Frank's relationship see-sawing out of control, can the team uncover the truth before it's too late? Or will a depraved killer succeed, and separate Laurel and Frank forever? the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1501397386 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:36:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/promise-of-the-runes-written-by-christina-courtenay-read-by-eilidh-beaton-audiobook-extract 00:02:19 Headline Publishing no Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon's Outlander and Clanlans does for Scottish history. The long-awaited story of Ivar Thoresson, foster brother of Linnea and Madison Berger, is told in Promises of the Runes! He travelled through time to capture her heart. Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid histor… Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon's Outlander and Clanlans does for Scottish history. The long-awaited story of Ivar Thoresson, foster brother of Linnea and Madison Berger, is told in Promises of the Runes! He travelled through time to capture her heart. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1501394287 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:34:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/henry-viii-written-by-alison-weir-narrated-by-elliot-fitzpatrick-audiobook-extract 00:02:53 Headline Publishing no Six wives. One King. You know their stories. Now it's time to hear his. The magnificent new Tudor novel from the author of the Sunday Times-bestselling Six Tudor Queens series. A second son, not born to rule, becomes a man, and a king... In grand royal palaces, Prince Harry grows up dreaming of knights and chivalry - and the golden age of kings that awaits his older brother. But Arthur's untimely death sees Harry crowned King Henry of England. As his power and influence extends, so commences a lifelong battle between head and heart, love and duty. Henry rules by divine right, yet his prayers for a son go unanswered. The great future of the Tudor dynasty depends on an heir. And the crown weighs heavy on a king with all but his one true desire. HENRY VIII. HIS STORY. Alison Weir's most ambitious Tudor novel yet reveals the captivating story of a man who was by turns brilliant, romantic, and ruthless: the king who changed England forever. Six wives. One King. You know their stories. Now … Six wives. One King. You know their stories. Now it's time to hear his. The magnificent new Tudor novel from the author of the Sunday Times-bestselling Six Tudor Queens series. A second son, not born to rule, becomes a man, and a king... In grand royal palaces, Prince Harry grows up dreaming of knights and chivalry - and the golden age of kings that awaits his older brother. But Arthur's untimely death sees Harry crowned King Henry of England. As his power and influence extends, so commences a lifelong battle between head and heart, love and duty. Henry rules by divine right, yet his prayers for a son go unanswered. The great future of the Tudor dynasty depends on an heir. And the crown weighs heavy on a king with all but his one true desire. HENRY VIII. HIS STORY. Alison Weir's most ambitious Tudor novel yet reveals the captivating story of a man who was by turns brilliant, romantic, and ruthless: the king who changed England forever. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1486633297 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:31:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/three-nights-in-italy-by-olivia-beirne-audiobook-extract-harriet-read-by-polly-edsell 00:06:53 Headline Publishing no Zoe always knew this day would come. After all, no one can live for ever. She may not be ready, but Zoe knows the importance of goodbye - and how much it hurts when left unsaid - so it's time to return to her grandmother's home in Italy one last time. Even if that means deceiving her mum, Ange. Harriet doesn't know where she fits anymore. It's not in Cornwall with the new family her mum is building, and it's certainly not in the job she hates. The trip to Italy may not be the adventure Zoe and Harriet promised themselves, but Harriet is simply not being left behind. Ange was doing fine. Well, she was coping. Like she has been for the past fourteen years because her daughter needed her. But since her mother's death, nothing has felt fine. Even her relationship with Zoe is cracking at the seams. Then, the last person any of them expects to see suddenly turns up, and soon it seems the only way to move forward is to revisit the past... Explore the sun-drenched Italian countryside in this hilarious and heart-warming novel about unconditional love, second chances and the importance of not taking life for granted. Zoe always knew this day would come. After all, n… Zoe always knew this day would come. After all, no one can live for ever. She may not be ready, but Zoe knows the importance of goodbye - and how much it hurts when left unsaid - so it's time to return to her grandmother's home in Italy one last time. Even if that means deceiving her mum, Ange. Harriet doesn't know where she fits anymore. It's not in Cornwall with the new family her mum is building, and it's certainly not in the job she hates. The trip to Italy may not be the adventure Zoe and Harriet promised themselves, but Harriet is simply not being left behind. Ange was doing fine. Well, she was coping. Like she has been for the past fourteen years because her daughter needed her. But since her mother's death, nothing has felt fine. Even her relationship with Zoe is cracking at the seams. Then, the last person any of them expects to see suddenly turns up, and soon it seems the only way to move forward is to revisit the past... Explore the sun-drenched Italian countryside in this hilarious and heart-warming novel about unconditional love, second chances and the importance of not taking life for granted. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1486630912 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:30:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/three-nights-in-italy-by-olivia-beirne-audiobook-extract-zoe-read-by-laura-kirman 00:09:19 Headline Publishing no Zoe always knew this day would come. After all, no one can live for ever. She may not be ready, but Zoe knows the importance of goodbye - and how much it hurts when left unsaid - so it's time to return to her grandmother's home in Italy one last time. Even if that means deceiving her mum, Ange. Harriet doesn't know where she fits anymore. It's not in Cornwall with the new family her mum is building, and it's certainly not in the job she hates. The trip to Italy may not be the adventure Zoe and Harriet promised themselves, but Harriet is simply not being left behind. Ange was doing fine. Well, she was coping. Like she has been for the past fourteen years because her daughter needed her. But since her mother's death, nothing has felt fine. Even her relationship with Zoe is cracking at the seams. Then, the last person any of them expects to see suddenly turns up, and soon it seems the only way to move forward is to revisit the past... Explore the sun-drenched Italian countryside in this hilarious and heart-warming novel about unconditional love, second chances and the importance of not taking life for granted. Zoe always knew this day would come. After all, n… Zoe always knew this day would come. After all, no one can live for ever. She may not be ready, but Zoe knows the importance of goodbye - and how much it hurts when left unsaid - so it's time to return to her grandmother's home in Italy one last time. Even if that means deceiving her mum, Ange. Harriet doesn't know where she fits anymore. It's not in Cornwall with the new family her mum is building, and it's certainly not in the job she hates. The trip to Italy may not be the adventure Zoe and Harriet promised themselves, but Harriet is simply not being left behind. Ange was doing fine. Well, she was coping. Like she has been for the past fourteen years because her daughter needed her. But since her mother's death, nothing has felt fine. Even her relationship with Zoe is cracking at the seams. Then, the last person any of them expects to see suddenly turns up, and soon it seems the only way to move forward is to revisit the past... Explore the sun-drenched Italian countryside in this hilarious and heart-warming novel about unconditional love, second chances and the importance of not taking life for granted. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1486628548 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:28:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/three-nights-in-italy-by-olivia-beirne-audiobook-extract-angie-read-byantonia-beamish 00:04:11 Headline Publishing no Zoe always knew this day would come. After all, no one can live for ever. She may not be ready, but Zoe knows the importance of goodbye - and how much it hurts when left unsaid - so it's time to return to her grandmother's home in Italy one last time. Even if that means deceiving her mum, Ange. Harriet doesn't know where she fits anymore. It's not in Cornwall with the new family her mum is building, and it's certainly not in the job she hates. The trip to Italy may not be the adventure Zoe and Harriet promised themselves, but Harriet is simply not being left behind. Ange was doing fine. Well, she was coping. Like she has been for the past fourteen years because her daughter needed her. But since her mother's death, nothing has felt fine. Even her relationship with Zoe is cracking at the seams. Then, the last person any of them expects to see suddenly turns up, and soon it seems the only way to move forward is to revisit the past... Explore the sun-drenched Italian countryside in this hilarious and heart-warming novel about unconditional love, second chances and the importance of not taking life for granted. Zoe always knew this day would come. After all, n… Zoe always knew this day would come. After all, no one can live for ever. She may not be ready, but Zoe knows the importance of goodbye - and how much it hurts when left unsaid - so it's time to return to her grandmother's home in Italy one last time. Even if that means deceiving her mum, Ange. Harriet doesn't know where she fits anymore. It's not in Cornwall with the new family her mum is building, and it's certainly not in the job she hates. The trip to Italy may not be the adventure Zoe and Harriet promised themselves, but Harriet is simply not being left behind. Ange was doing fine. Well, she was coping. Like she has been for the past fourteen years because her daughter needed her. But since her mother's death, nothing has felt fine. Even her relationship with Zoe is cracking at the seams. Then, the last person any of them expects to see suddenly turns up, and soon it seems the only way to move forward is to revisit the past... Explore the sun-drenched Italian countryside in this hilarious and heart-warming novel about unconditional love, second chances and the importance of not taking life for granted. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1486626367 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:25:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/three-nights-in-italy-by-olivia-beirne-prologue-audiobook-extract-zoe-read-by-laura-kirman 00:07:26 Headline Publishing no Zoe always knew this day would come. After all, no one can live for ever. She may not be ready, but Zoe knows the importance of goodbye - and how much it hurts when left unsaid - so it's time to return to her grandmother's home in Italy one last time. Even if that means deceiving her mum, Ange. Harriet doesn't know where she fits anymore. It's not in Cornwall with the new family her mum is building, and it's certainly not in the job she hates. The trip to Italy may not be the adventure Zoe and Harriet promised themselves, but Harriet is simply not being left behind. Ange was doing fine. Well, she was coping. Like she has been for the past fourteen years because her daughter needed her. But since her mother's death, nothing has felt fine. Even her relationship with Zoe is cracking at the seams. Then, the last person any of them expects to see suddenly turns up, and soon it seems the only way to move forward is to revisit the past... Explore the sun-drenched Italian countryside in this hilarious and heart-warming novel about unconditional love, second chances and the importance of not taking life for granted. Zoe always knew this day would come. After all, n… Zoe always knew this day would come. After all, no one can live for ever. She may not be ready, but Zoe knows the importance of goodbye - and how much it hurts when left unsaid - so it's time to return to her grandmother's home in Italy one last time. Even if that means deceiving her mum, Ange. Harriet doesn't know where she fits anymore. It's not in Cornwall with the new family her mum is building, and it's certainly not in the job she hates. The trip to Italy may not be the adventure Zoe and Harriet promised themselves, but Harriet is simply not being left behind. Ange was doing fine. Well, she was coping. Like she has been for the past fourteen years because her daughter needed her. But since her mother's death, nothing has felt fine. Even her relationship with Zoe is cracking at the seams. Then, the last person any of them expects to see suddenly turns up, and soon it seems the only way to move forward is to revisit the past... Explore the sun-drenched Italian countryside in this hilarious and heart-warming novel about unconditional love, second chances and the importance of not taking life for granted. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1485747049 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:49:46 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/steeple-chasing-written-and-read-by-peter-ross-audiobook-extract 00:01:50 Headline Publishing no From the author of A Tomb with a View - a celebration of the weird and wonderful churches of Britain. Churches are all around us. Their steeples remain landmarks in our towns, villages and cities, even as their influence and authority has waned. They contain art and architectural wonders - one huge gallery scattered, like a handful of jewels, across these isles. Award-winning writer Peter Ross sets out to tell their stories, and through them a story of Britain. Join him as he visits the unassuming Norfolk church which contains a disturbing secret, and London's mighty cathedrals with their histories of fire and love. Meet cats and bats, monks and druids, angels of oak and steel. Steeple Chasing, though it sometimes strikes an elegiac note, is a song of praise. It celebrates churches for their beauty and meaning, and for the tales they tell. It is about people as much as place, flesh and bone not just flint and stone. From the painted hells of Surrey to the holy wells of Wales, consider this a travel book...with bells on. From the author of A Tomb with a View - a celebra… From the author of A Tomb with a View - a celebration of the weird and wonderful churches of Britain. Churches are all around us. Their steeples remain landmarks in our towns, villages and cities, even as their influence and authority has waned. They contain art and architectural wonders - one huge gallery scattered, like a handful of jewels, across these isles. Award-winning writer Peter Ross sets out to tell their stories, and through them a story of Britain. Join him as he visits the unassuming Norfolk church which contains a disturbing secret, and London's mighty cathedrals with their histories of fire and love. Meet cats and bats, monks and druids, angels of oak and steel. Steeple Chasing, though it sometimes strikes an elegiac note, is a song of praise. It celebrates churches for their beauty and meaning, and for the tales they tell. It is about people as much as place, flesh and bone not just flint and stone. From the painted hells of Surrey to the holy wells of Wales, consider this a travel book...with bells on. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1470360322 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:10:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/the-long-view-written-and-read-by-richard-fisher-audiobook-extract 00:01:54 Headline Publishing no A wide-ranging and thought-provoking exploration of the importance of long-term thinking. Humans are unique in our ability to understand time, able to comprehend the past and future like no other species. Yet modern-day technology and capitalism have supercharged our short-termist tendencies and trapped us in the present, at the mercy of reactive politics, quarterly business targets and 24-hour news cycles. It wasn't always so. In medieval times, craftsmen worked on cathedrals that would be unfinished in their lifetime. Indigenous leaders fostered intergenerational reciprocity. And in the early twentieth century, writers dreamed of worlds thousands of years hence. Now, as we face long-term challenges on an unprecedented scale, how do we recapture that far-sighted vision? Richard Fisher takes us from the boardrooms of Japan - home to some of the world's oldest businesses - to an Australian laboratory where an experiment started a century ago is still going strong. He examines the psychological biases that discourage the long view, and talks to the growing number of people from the worlds of philosophy, technology, science and the arts who are exploring smart ways to overcome them. How can we learn to widen our perception of time and honour our obligations to the lives of those not yet born? A wide-ranging and thought-provoking exploration … A wide-ranging and thought-provoking exploration of the importance of long-term thinking. Humans are unique in our ability to understand time, able to comprehend the past and future like no other species. Yet modern-day technology and capitalism have supercharged our short-termist tendencies and trapped us in the present, at the mercy of reactive politics, quarterly business targets and 24-hour news cycles. It wasn't always so. In medieval times, craftsmen worked on cathedrals that would be unfinished in their lifetime. Indigenous leaders fostered intergenerational reciprocity. And in the early twentieth century, writers dreamed of worlds thousands of years hence. Now, as we face long-term challenges on an unprecedented scale, how do we recapture that far-sighted vision? Richard Fisher takes us from the boardrooms of Japan - home to some of the world's oldest businesses - to an Australian laboratory where an experiment started a century ago is still going strong. He examines the psychological biases that discourage the long view, and talks to the growing number of people from the worlds of philosophy, technology, science and the arts who are exploring smart ways to overcome them. How can we learn to widen our perception of time and honour our obligations to the lives of those not yet born? the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1470317899 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:28:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/foxash-by-kate-worsley-read-by-alix-dunmore-audiobook-extract 00:04:58 Headline Publishing no A visceral, visual novel of rural experiment and dark secrets, set in 1930s England at the height of the Great Depression. Worn out by poverty, Lettie Radley and her miner husband Tommy grasp at the offer of their very own smallholding - part of a Government scheme to put the unemployed back to work on the land. When she comes down to Essex to join him, it's not Tommy who greets her, but their new neighbours. Overbearing and unkempt, Jean and Adam Dell are everything that the smart, spirited, aspirational Lettie can't abide. As Lettie settles in, she finds an unexpected joy in the rhythms of life on the smallholding. She's hopeful that her past, and the terrible secret Tommy has come to Foxash to escape, are far behind them. But the Dells have their own secrets. And as the seasons change, and a man comes knocking at the gate, the scene is set for a terrible reckoning. Combining a gothic sensibility with a visceral, unsettling sense of place, Foxash is a deeply original novel of quiet and powerful menace, of the real hardships of rural life, and the myths and folklore that seep into ordinary lives - with surprising consequences. A visceral, visual novel of rural experiment and … A visceral, visual novel of rural experiment and dark secrets, set in 1930s England at the height of the Great Depression. Worn out by poverty, Lettie Radley and her miner husband Tommy grasp at the offer of their very own smallholding - part of a Government scheme to put the unemployed back to work on the land. When she comes down to Essex to join him, it's not Tommy who greets her, but their new neighbours. Overbearing and unkempt, Jean and Adam Dell are everything that the smart, spirited, aspirational Lettie can't abide. As Lettie settles in, she finds an unexpected joy in the rhythms of life on the smallholding. She's hopeful that her past, and the terrible secret Tommy has come to Foxash to escape, are far behind them. But the Dells have their own secrets. And as the seasons change, and a man comes knocking at the gate, the scene is set for a terrible reckoning. Combining a gothic sensibility with a visceral, unsettling sense of place, Foxash is a deeply original novel of quiet and powerful menace, of the real hardships of rural life, and the myths and folklore that seep into ordinary lives - with surprising consequences. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1470315268 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:23:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/the-last-message-by-catherine-hope-read-by-jennifer-kim-audiobook-extract 00:05:08 Headline Publishing no When she receives a heart-wrenching text not meant for her, Lizzie embarks on a journey that leads her to the greatest love - and biggest decision - of her life. For fans of The Sight of You and In Five Years. A message meant for another. A love meant only for her. This year I am sending my last message to you. I don't know if I'll ever be able to forgive myself, and I will never forget you, but I have to find a way to let you go. When Lizzie is woken in the night by a text message clearly not meant for her, she is intrigued and haunted by the words she sees. After losing her beloved twin brother, she knows something of grief and the struggle to rebuild a life. Nick, a widower for three years, is haunted by the disappearance and presumed death of his wife, but when he meets Lizzie, he finally finds a kindred spirit. When these two lonely hearts are drawn together, an unexpectedly deep and powerful emotional connection is formed. Perhaps finally this is the chance for both of them to live again - if they can overcome scars of the past which have a longer reach than either could have imagined. If you love Holly Miller's The Sight of You, Rebecca Serle's In Five Years and Nicholas Sparks, you won't want to miss the breathtaking love story of the year that will grip your heart in every way. When she receives a heart-wrenching text not mean… When she receives a heart-wrenching text not meant for her, Lizzie embarks on a journey that leads her to the greatest love - and biggest decision - of her life. For fans of The Sight of You and In Five Years. A message meant for another. A love meant only for her. This year I am sending my last message to you. I don't know if I'll ever be able to forgive myself, and I will never forget you, but I have to find a way to let you go. When Lizzie is woken in the night by a text message clearly not meant for her, she is intrigued and haunted by the words she sees. After losing her beloved twin brother, she knows something of grief and the struggle to rebuild a life. Nick, a widower for three years, is haunted by the disappearance and presumed death of his wife, but when he meets Lizzie, he finally finds a kindred spirit. When these two lonely hearts are drawn together, an unexpectedly deep and powerful emotional connection is formed. Perhaps finally this is the chance for both of them to live again - if they can overcome scars of the past which have a longer reach than either could have imagined. If you love Holly Miller's The Sight of You, Rebecca Serle's In Five Years and Nicholas Sparks, you won't want to miss the breathtaking love story of the year that will grip your heart in every way. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1453170610 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:00:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/romaine-wasnt-built-in-a-day-by-judith-tschann-read-by-alejandra-reynoso-audiobook-extract 00:05:03 Headline Publishing no A surprising and hilarious history of the language of food. Perfect for readers of Susie Dent and Mark Forsyth, and fans of QI. All food has a story, reaching as far back into history as language itself. As languages followed and reflected the tides of civilizations, food language came to represent some of the highs and lows of how humans communicate: from the highbrow 'Chateauneuf du Pape: (the Pope's new castle)' to the 'nun's farts' of Jamaica (also known as 'beignets'). Chock full of food puns, linguistic did-you-knows and delectable trivia, Romaine Wasn't Built in A Day is your go-to gift for your trivia nerds, your history buffs, your crossword fiends, and your Scrabble diehards. This is the surprising and hilarious history of food, told through the lens of the fascinating evolution of language. A surprising and hilarious history of the languag… A surprising and hilarious history of the language of food. Perfect for readers of Susie Dent and Mark Forsyth, and fans of QI. All food has a story, reaching as far back into history as language itself. As languages followed and reflected the tides of civilizations, food language came to represent some of the highs and lows of how humans communicate: from the highbrow 'Chateauneuf du Pape: (the Pope's new castle)' to the 'nun's farts' of Jamaica (also known as 'beignets'). Chock full of food puns, linguistic did-you-knows and delectable trivia, Romaine Wasn't Built in A Day is your go-to gift for your trivia nerds, your history buffs, your crossword fiends, and your Scrabble diehards. This is the surprising and hilarious history of food, told through the lens of the fascinating evolution of language. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1453169113 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:58:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/tales-from-jimmys-farm-by-jimmy-doherty-read-by-jimmy-doherty-and-joshua-riley-audiobook-extract 00:04:52 Headline Publishing no An insight into the life of a farmer turned zookeeper, following the ups and downs through the seasons with Jimmy and the animals at his wildlife park in Suffolk. Jimmy's Farm turns 20 years old in 2022. From starting out with rare breed pigs and a farm shop, Jimmy and his wife, Michaela, have grown the business over the years and the farm is now licensed to operate as a wildlife park. Tales from Jimmy's Farm follows a year in the life of the farm. The narrative traces the seasons as Jimmy documents what it means to live on a farm and what each day holds for him, his wife and four young daughters, the land he is farming and the animals in his care. The farm began life with rare breed pigs, but Jimmy soon expanded this to goats, cows, sheep and Suffolk Punch horses, too, and now the wildlife park plays host to over 80 species and breeds of traditional, rare and exotic animals, from crocodiles, camels and tapirs to skunks, wallabies and raccoons. Visitors can also learn about butterflies and insects in the Butterfly House, and meet reptiles and birds in the Tropical House. The listener will be transported into the landscape, learn of the practical day-to-day jobs, and fall in love with the animals through stories of where they came from, how they arrived and settled in, and funny anecdotes as Jimmy and his team got to know them. Along with a whole host of other characters, Jimmy will introduce you to: Teddy and Tip Tap, a pair of tapirs Alice and Arthur, the Mongolian Bactrian camels Basil, the giant anteater Dolph, Mistletoe and Rowan, the resident reindeers An insight into the life of a farmer turned zooke… An insight into the life of a farmer turned zookeeper, following the ups and downs through the seasons with Jimmy and the animals at his wildlife park in Suffolk. Jimmy's Farm turns 20 years old in 2022. From starting out with rare breed pigs and a farm shop, Jimmy and his wife, Michaela, have grown the business over the years and the farm is now licensed to operate as a wildlife park. Tales from Jimmy's Farm follows a year in the life of the farm. The narrative traces the seasons as Jimmy documents what it means to live on a farm and what each day holds for him, his wife and four young daughters, the land he is farming and the animals in his care. The farm began life with rare breed pigs, but Jimmy soon expanded this to goats, cows, sheep and Suffolk Punch horses, too, and now the wildlife park plays host to over 80 species and breeds of traditional, rare and exotic animals, from crocodiles, camels and tapirs to skunks, wallabies and raccoons. Visitors can also learn about butterflies and insects in the Butterfly House, and meet reptiles and birds in the Tropical House. The listener will be transported into the landscape, learn of the practical day-to-day jobs, and fall in love with the animals through stories of where they came from, how they arrived and settled in, and funny anecdotes as Jimmy and his team got to know them. Along with a whole host of other characters, Jimmy will introduce you to: Teddy and Tip Tap, a pair of tapirs Alice and Arthur, the Mongolian Bactrian camels Basil, the giant anteater Dolph, Mistletoe and Rowan, the resident reindeers the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1453166662 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:53:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/river-sing-me-home-by-eleanor-shearer-read-by-debra-michaels-audiobook-extract 00:02:29 Headline Publishing no Powerful, moving and redemptive, River Sing Me Home tells of a mother's desperate search to find her stolen children and her freedom. We whisper the names of the ones we love like the words of a song. That was the taste of freedom to us, those names on our lips. Mary Grace, Micah, Thomas Augustus, Cherry Jane and Mercy. These are the names of her children. The five who survived, only to be sold to other plantations. The faces Rachel cannot forget. It's 1834, and the law says her people are now free. But for Rachel freedom means finding her children, even if the truth is more than she can bear. With fear snapping at her heels, Rachel keeps moving. From sunrise to sunset, through the cane fields of Barbados to the forests of British Guiana and on to Trinidad, to the dangerous river and the open sea. Only once she knows their stories can she rest. Only then can she finally find home. Powerful, moving and redemptive, River Sing Me Ho… Powerful, moving and redemptive, River Sing Me Home tells of a mother's desperate search to find her stolen children and her freedom. We whisper the names of the ones we love like the words of a song. That was the taste of freedom to us, those names on our lips. Mary Grace, Micah, Thomas Augustus, Cherry Jane and Mercy. These are the names of her children. The five who survived, only to be sold to other plantations. The faces Rachel cannot forget. It's 1834, and the law says her people are now free. But for Rachel freedom means finding her children, even if the truth is more than she can bear. With fear snapping at her heels, Rachel keeps moving. From sunrise to sunset, through the cane fields of Barbados to the forests of British Guiana and on to Trinidad, to the dangerous river and the open sea. Only once she knows their stories can she rest. Only then can she finally find home. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1453164574 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:49:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/promise-me-by-jill-mansell-read-by-katherine-press-audiobook-extract 00:01:36 Headline Publishing no One minute Lou is happily employed, with a perfect flat. The next, her home and job have gone. Suddenly she has to start over. The last thing Lou wants is to move to a tiny Cotswolds village. She certainly doesn't intend to work for curmudgeonly eighty-year-old Edgar Allsopp. But Edgar is about to make her the kind of promise nobody could ignore. In return, she secretly vows to help him fall in love with life again. Foxwell is also home to Remy, whose charm and charisma are proving hard to ignore. But Lou hasn't recovered from the last time she fell for a charmer. She needs a distraction - and luckily one's about to turn up. Secrets never stay hidden for long in Foxwell, nor are promises always kept. And no one could guess what lies ahead... One minute Lou is happily employed, with a perfec… One minute Lou is happily employed, with a perfect flat. The next, her home and job have gone. Suddenly she has to start over. The last thing Lou wants is to move to a tiny Cotswolds village. She certainly doesn't intend to work for curmudgeonly eighty-year-old Edgar Allsopp. But Edgar is about to make her the kind of promise nobody could ignore. In return, she secretly vows to help him fall in love with life again. Foxwell is also home to Remy, whose charm and charisma are proving hard to ignore. But Lou hasn't recovered from the last time she fell for a charmer. She needs a distraction - and luckily one's about to turn up. Secrets never stay hidden for long in Foxwell, nor are promises always kept. And no one could guess what lies ahead... the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1453145401 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:21:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/finlay-donovan-jumps-the-gun-by-elle-cosimano-read-by-angela-dawe-audiobook-extract 00:02:08 Headline Publishing no From the author of Finlay Donovan Is Killing It and Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead, the third book in a hilarious murder mystery series with a completely lovable heroine - perfect for fans of Abbi Waxman and Maria Semple. New year, new Finlay Donovan. She's got a list of resolutions and she's ready to bite the bullet. No junk food. No men. No bodies in her minivan. But first, she owes the Russian mob one last favour - tracking down a rogue hitman with her nanny Vero, before the cops do. The small complication? This killer might be cop himself. Enter distractingly hot Detective Nicholas Anthony, whose new citizens' police academy provides the perfect cover-up for Finlay to sleuth out the target - and some fresh ideas for her crime novel. Between firearms and forensics training, family dramas and hands-on research with Detective Nick, can Finlay get to her edits and the hitman before time runs out? She'll give it her best shot. With more dating, diapers and dodging bullets, the third book in the hilarious irresistibly lovable Finlay Donovan series is perfect for fans of Dial A for Aunties, Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, and Netflix's Dead to Me. From the author of Finlay Donovan Is Killing It a… From the author of Finlay Donovan Is Killing It and Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead, the third book in a hilarious murder mystery series with a completely lovable heroine - perfect for fans of Abbi Waxman and Maria Semple. New year, new Finlay Donovan. She's got a list of resolutions and she's ready to bite the bullet. No junk food. No men. No bodies in her minivan. But first, she owes the Russian mob one last favour - tracking down a rogue hitman with her nanny Vero, before the cops do. The small complication? This killer might be cop himself. Enter distractingly hot Detective Nicholas Anthony, whose new citizens' police academy provides the perfect cover-up for Finlay to sleuth out the target - and some fresh ideas for her crime novel. Between firearms and forensics training, family dramas and hands-on research with Detective Nick, can Finlay get to her edits and the hitman before time runs out? She'll give it her best shot. With more dating, diapers and dodging bullets, the third book in the hilarious irresistibly lovable Finlay Donovan series is perfect for fans of Dial A for Aunties, Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, and Netflix's Dead to Me. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1447575877 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:30:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/my-myself-and-mini-me-by-charlotte-crosby-read-by-charlie-sanderson-audiobook-extract 00:04:37 Headline Publishing no A touching and laugh-out-loud-funny pregnancy and motherhood memoir from the nation's best-loved reality TV star. Charlotte Crosby is one of the UK's most beloved reality TV stars, an accomplished presenter, an award-winning entrepreneurial businesswoman and now a first-time expectant mum. Here in Me, Myself and Mini Me, Charlotte will talk us through the next stage of her journey, from her single days and meeting her partner Jake, to the moment she found out she was expecting, the emotional and physical rollercoasters of pregnancy, and the magic of their first family Christmas. A touching and laugh-out-loud-funny pregnancy and… A touching and laugh-out-loud-funny pregnancy and motherhood memoir from the nation's best-loved reality TV star. Charlotte Crosby is one of the UK's most beloved reality TV stars, an accomplished presenter, an award-winning entrepreneurial businesswoman and now a first-time expectant mum. Here in Me, Myself and Mini Me, Charlotte will talk us through the next stage of her journey, from her single days and meeting her partner Jake, to the moment she found out she was expecting, the emotional and physical rollercoasters of pregnancy, and the magic of their first family Christmas. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1447574536 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:29:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/between-the-chalk-and-the-sea-by-gail-simmons-read-by-fenella-fudge-audiobook-extract 00:05:53 Headline Publishing no An old map. A lost pilgrimage route. A journey in search of our walking heritage. When Henry VIII banned pilgrimage in 1538, he ended not only a centuries-old tradition of walking as an act of faith, but a valuable chance to discover the joy of walking as an escape from the burdens of everyday life. Much was lost when these journeys faded from our collective memory, but clues to our past remain. On an antique map in Oxford's Bodleian Library, a faint red line threading through towns and villages between Southampton and Canterbury suggests a significant, though long-forgotten, road. Renamed the Old Way, medieval pilgrims are thought to have travelled this route to reach the celebrated shrine of Thomas Becket. Described as England's Camino, this long-distance footpath carves through one of the nation's most iconic landscapes—one that links prehistoric earthworks, abandoned monasteries, Saxon churches, ruined castles and historic seaports. Over four seasons, travel writer Gail Simmons walks the Old Way to rediscover what a long journey on foot offers us today. In the age of the car, what does it mean to embrace 'slow travel'? Why does being a woman walking alone still feel like a radical act? In an age when walking connects the nation, can we now reclaim pilgrimage as a secular act? Winding 250 miles between the chalk hills and shifting seascapes of the south coast, Gail ventures deep into our past, exploring this lost path and telling a story of kings and knights, peasants and pilgrims, of ancient folklore and modern politics. Blending history, anthropology, etymology and geology, Gail's walk along the Old Way reveals the rich natural and cultural heritage found on our own doorstep. An old map. A lost pilgrimage route. A journey in… An old map. A lost pilgrimage route. A journey in search of our walking heritage. When Henry VIII banned pilgrimage in 1538, he ended not only a centuries-old tradition of walking as an act of faith, but a valuable chance to discover the joy of walking as an escape from the burdens of everyday life. Much was lost when these journeys faded from our collective memory, but clues to our past remain. On an antique map in Oxford's Bodleian Library, a faint red line threading through towns and villages between Southampton and Canterbury suggests a significant, though long-forgotten, road. Renamed the Old Way, medieval pilgrims are thought to have travelled this route to reach the celebrated shrine of Thomas Becket. Described as England's Camino, this long-distance footpath carves through one of the nation's most iconic landscapes—one that links prehistoric earthworks, abandoned monasteries, Saxon churches, ruined castles and historic seaports. Over four seasons, travel writer Gail Simmons walks the Old Way to rediscover what a long journey on foot offers us today. In the age of the car, what does it mean to embrace 'slow travel'? Why does being a woman walking alone still feel like a radical act? In an age when walking connects the nation, can we now reclaim pilgrimage as a secular act? Winding 250 miles between the chalk hills and shifting seascapes of the south coast, Gail ventures deep into our past, exploring this lost path and telling a story of kings and knights, peasants and pilgrims, of ancient folklore and modern politics. Blending history, anthropology, etymology and geology, Gail's walk along the Old Way reveals the rich natural and cultural heritage found on our own doorstep. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1433685430 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 11:20:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/take-care-written-and-read-by-chloe-pierre-audiobook-extract 00:07:52 Headline Publishing no Join the wellness revolution by Black women, for Black women. Take Care prioritises Black women and their experiences and encourages them to take care of themselves in order to bring their best self into the world. A space for Black women to cultivate their joy is truly a necessity at a time when Black lives are at the forefront of discussions online and in the media, and Take Care is the audiobook to ensure that. Chloe Pierre, founder of thy.self, the brand making self-care inclusive, wants to inspire Black women to take time to care for themselves. In this audiobook, she consults experts to create an inspiring and practical guide that offers ways to help you: Be your authentic self Embrace your beauty and feel body positive Deal with grief, loss and mental health issues Create a supportive and uplifting community Practice self-love every day Take Care is an audiobook of warmth, happiness and light, and will help you to refocus and put yourself first. Join the wellness revolution by Black women, for … Join the wellness revolution by Black women, for Black women. Take Care prioritises Black women and their experiences and encourages them to take care of themselves in order to bring their best self into the world. A space for Black women to cultivate their joy is truly a necessity at a time when Black lives are at the forefront of discussions online and in the media, and Take Care is the audiobook to ensure that. Chloe Pierre, founder of thy.self, the brand making self-care inclusive, wants to inspire Black women to take time to care for themselves. In this audiobook, she consults experts to create an inspiring and practical guide that offers ways to help you: Be your authentic self Embrace your beauty and feel body positive Deal with grief, loss and mental health issues Create a supportive and uplifting community Practice self-love every day Take Care is an audiobook of warmth, happiness and light, and will help you to refocus and put yourself first. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1433685025 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 11:19:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/the-book-of-eve-by-meg-clothier-read-be-amalia-vitale-audiobook-extract 00:01:50 Headline Publishing no A gripping, lyrical novel about a mysterious book that holds the power to bring women together when facing the oppressive power of men, inspired by mysterious Voynich manuscript. A wondrous novel reminiscent of The Handmaid's Tale and The Name of the Rose. A book whispers. A woman hears its power. A man will stop at nothing to silence them both. 'It is wonderful—beautiful. It is dangerous—sinful. It is the best thing that could have come to me. It is the worst.' Beatrice is the convent's librarian. For years, she has shunned the company of her sisters, finding solace only with her manuscripts. But she longs for knowledge of the outside world—a world ruled by men in which women can play no part. One carnival night, it seems her prayers are answered: two women, badly injured and desperate for help, are abandoned at the convent's gate. Moments from death, one of them presses something into Beatrice's hands: a bewitching book whose pages have a dangerous life of their own. But the men of the city, bent on the book's destruction, are closing in. Beatrice must do all she can to protect it—no matter what the cost. A gripping, lyrical novel about a mysterious book… A gripping, lyrical novel about a mysterious book that holds the power to bring women together when facing the oppressive power of men, inspired by mysterious Voynich manuscript. A wondrous novel reminiscent of The Handmaid's Tale and The Name of the Rose. A book whispers. A woman hears its power. A man will stop at nothing to silence them both. 'It is wonderful—beautiful. It is dangerous—sinful. It is the best thing that could have come to me. It is the worst.' Beatrice is the convent's librarian. For years, she has shunned the company of her sisters, finding solace only with her manuscripts. But she longs for knowledge of the outside world—a world ruled by men in which women can play no part. One carnival night, it seems her prayers are answered: two women, badly injured and desperate for help, are abandoned at the convent's gate. Moments from death, one of them presses something into Beatrice's hands: a bewitching book whose pages have a dangerous life of their own. But the men of the city, bent on the book's destruction, are closing in. Beatrice must do all she can to protect it—no matter what the cost. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1403186755 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:59:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/santa-grint-by-jodi-taylor-read-by-zara-ramm-audiobook-extract-1 00:01:40 Headline Publishing no Expect Christmas chaos in this year's festive short story from Jodi Taylor, set in the world of the Time Police for the first time. It all begins when the Time Police hold their first Children's Christmas Party. Their most dangerous mission yet . . . No good deed ever goes unpunished. Lt Grint succumbs to his softer side and soon lives to regret it. The combination of bubble universes, candy floss, a small boy, a toad named Mr Fluffy, Mount Fanboten, £6.5 million, and a love-struck Officer Lockland are all hard enough to believe, but imagine a situation so dire that only Officer Parrish can save the aforementioned Grint from a lengthy stay in prison. At least, he can - but will he? And, most unlikely of all, has Commander Hay's long-suffering adjutant finally experienced the first faint stirrings of romance? Is such a thing even possible? Expect Christmas chaos in this year's festive sho… Expect Christmas chaos in this year's festive short story from Jodi Taylor, set in the world of the Time Police for the first time. It all begins when the Time Police hold their first Children's Christmas Party. Their most dangerous mission yet . . . No good deed ever goes unpunished. Lt Grint succumbs to his softer side and soon lives to regret it. The combination of bubble universes, candy floss, a small boy, a toad named Mr Fluffy, Mount Fanboten, £6.5 million, and a love-struck Officer Lockland are all hard enough to believe, but imagine a situation so dire that only Officer Parrish can save the aforementioned Grint from a lengthy stay in prison. At least, he can - but will he? And, most unlikely of all, has Commander Hay's long-suffering adjutant finally experienced the first faint stirrings of romance? Is such a thing even possible? the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1403186374 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:59:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/santa-grint-by-jodi-taylor-read-by-zara-ramm-audiobook-extract 00:01:58 Headline Publishing no Expect Christmas chaos in this year's festive short story from Jodi Taylor, set in the world of the Time Police for the first time. It all begins when the Time Police hold their first Children's Christmas Party. Their most dangerous mission yet . . . No good deed ever goes unpunished. Lt Grint succumbs to his softer side and soon lives to regret it. The combination of bubble universes, candy floss, a small boy, a toad named Mr Fluffy, Mount Fanboten, £6.5 million, and a love-struck Officer Lockland are all hard enough to believe, but imagine a situation so dire that only Officer Parrish can save the aforementioned Grint from a lengthy stay in prison. At least, he can - but will he? And, most unlikely of all, has Commander Hay's long-suffering adjutant finally experienced the first faint stirrings of romance? Is such a thing even possible? Expect Christmas chaos in this year's festive sho… Expect Christmas chaos in this year's festive short story from Jodi Taylor, set in the world of the Time Police for the first time. It all begins when the Time Police hold their first Children's Christmas Party. Their most dangerous mission yet . . . No good deed ever goes unpunished. Lt Grint succumbs to his softer side and soon lives to regret it. The combination of bubble universes, candy floss, a small boy, a toad named Mr Fluffy, Mount Fanboten, £6.5 million, and a love-struck Officer Lockland are all hard enough to believe, but imagine a situation so dire that only Officer Parrish can save the aforementioned Grint from a lengthy stay in prison. At least, he can - but will he? And, most unlikely of all, has Commander Hay's long-suffering adjutant finally experienced the first faint stirrings of romance? Is such a thing even possible? the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1382776240 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:21:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/my-darkest-prayer-by-s-a-cosby-read-by-adam-lazarre-white-audiobook-extract 00:02:36 Headline Publishing no Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author S. A. Cosby's debut novel My Darkest Prayer is republished in a new edition, with a new introduction from the author. "I handle the bodies." Whether it's working at his cousin's funeral home or tossing around the local riffraff at his favorite bar, Nathan Waymaker is a man who knows how to handle the bodies. A former marine and sheriff's deputy, Nathan has built a reputation in his small Southern town as a man who can help when all other avenues have been exhausted. When a beloved local minister is found dead, his parishioners ask Nathan to make sure the death isn't swept under the rug. What starts out as an easy payday soon descends into a maze of mayhem filled with wannabe gangsters, vicious crime lords, porn stars, crooked police officers, and a particularly treacherous preacher and his mysterious wife. Nathan must use all his varied skills and some of his wit to navigate the murky waters of small town corruption even as dark secrets of his own threaten to come to the surface. Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author … Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author S. A. Cosby's debut novel My Darkest Prayer is republished in a new edition, with a new introduction from the author. "I handle the bodies." Whether it's working at his cousin's funeral home or tossing around the local riffraff at his favorite bar, Nathan Waymaker is a man who knows how to handle the bodies. A former marine and sheriff's deputy, Nathan has built a reputation in his small Southern town as a man who can help when all other avenues have been exhausted. When a beloved local minister is found dead, his parishioners ask Nathan to make sure the death isn't swept under the rug. What starts out as an easy payday soon descends into a maze of mayhem filled with wannabe gangsters, vicious crime lords, porn stars, crooked police officers, and a particularly treacherous preacher and his mysterious wife. Nathan must use all his varied skills and some of his wit to navigate the murky waters of small town corruption even as dark secrets of his own threaten to come to the surface. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1381005253 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:37:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/elizabeth-and-philip-written-and-read-by-tessa-dunlop-audiobook-extract 00:04:00 Headline Publishing no She was peaches-and-cream innocence; he was a handsome war hero. Both had royal blood coursing through their veins. The marriage of Britain's Princess Elizabeth to Lt Philip Mountbatten in November 1947 is remembered as the beginning of an extraordinary lifelong union but success was not guaranteed. Elizabeth and Philip: A Story of Young Love, Marriage and Monarchy plunges us back into 1940s Britain where a teenage Princess fell in love with a foreign Prince. Cue fears of a flirtatious 'Greek' fortune hunter stealing off with England's crown jewel and subsequent efforts by the Establishment to reframe Philip as the perfect fit for Britain's most famous family. Drawing on original newspaper archives and the opinions of Elizabeth and Philip's contemporaries still alive today, historian Dr Tessa Dunlop discovers a post-war world on the cusp of major change. Unprecedented polling on Philip's suitability was a harbinger of pressures to come for a couple whose marriage was branded the ultimate global fairytale. Theirs was a partnership like no other. Six years after Elizabeth promised to be an obedient wife Philip got down on bended knee and committed himself as the Queen's 'liege man of life and limb'. Published to coincide with the 75th anniversary of their marriage, this deeply touching history explores the ups and downs, the attraction and the tensions that defined an extraordinary relationship. The high stakes involved might have devoured a less committed pair—but not Elizabeth and Philip. They shared a common purpose, one higher even than marriage, with roots much deeper than young love. Happy and Glorious, for better or for worse, they were heavily invested in a God-given mission. Monarchy was the magic word. She was peaches-and-cream innocence; he was a han… She was peaches-and-cream innocence; he was a handsome war hero. Both had royal blood coursing through their veins. The marriage of Britain's Princess Elizabeth to Lt Philip Mountbatten in November 1947 is remembered as the beginning of an extraordinary lifelong union but success was not guaranteed. Elizabeth and Philip: A Story of Young Love, Marriage and Monarchy plunges us back into 1940s Britain where a teenage Princess fell in love with a foreign Prince. Cue fears of a flirtatious 'Greek' fortune hunter stealing off with England's crown jewel and subsequent efforts by the Establishment to reframe Philip as the perfect fit for Britain's most famous family. Drawing on original newspaper archives and the opinions of Elizabeth and Philip's contemporaries still alive today, historian Dr Tessa Dunlop discovers a post-war world on the cusp of major change. Unprecedented polling on Philip's suitability was a harbinger of pressures to come for a couple whose marriage was branded the ultimate global fairytale. Theirs was a partnership like no other. Six years after Elizabeth promised to be an obedient wife Philip got down on bended knee and committed himself as the Queen's 'liege man of life and limb'. Published to coincide with the 75th anniversary of their marriage, this deeply touching history explores the ups and downs, the attraction and the tensions that defined an extraordinary relationship. The high stakes involved might have devoured a less committed pair—but not Elizabeth and Philip. They shared a common purpose, one higher even than marriage, with roots much deeper than young love. Happy and Glorious, for better or for worse, they were heavily invested in a God-given mission. Monarchy was the magic word. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1381004629 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:36:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/tutankhamun-by-joyce-tyldesly-read-by-rose-akroyd-audiobook-extract 00:05:38 Headline Publishing no A hundred years ago, a team of archaeologists in the Valley of the Kings made a remarkable discovery: a near-complete royal burial, an ancient mummy and golden riches beyond imagination. The lost tomb of Tutankhamun ignited a media frenzy, propelled into overdrive by rumours of a deadly ancient curse. But amid the hysteria, many stories—including that of Tutankhamun himself—were distorted or forgotten. Tutankhamun: Pharaoh, Icon, Enigma takes a familiar tale and turns on its head. Leading Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley has gathered ten unique perspectives together for the first time: that of the teenage pharaoh and his family, ancient embalmers and tomb robbers, famous Western explorers and forgotten Egyptian archaeologists. It's a journey that spans from ancient Thebes in 1336 BCE—when a young king on a mission to restore his land met an unexpected and violent end—to modern Luxor in 1922 CE—as the tomb's discovery led to a fight over ownership that continues to this day. Above all, this is the story of Tutankhamun, as he would have wanted to be remembered. Piecing together three thousand years of evidence and unpicking the misunderstandings that surround Egypt's most famous king, this audiobook offers a vital reappraisal on his life, death and enduring legacy. A hundred years ago, a team of archaeologists in … A hundred years ago, a team of archaeologists in the Valley of the Kings made a remarkable discovery: a near-complete royal burial, an ancient mummy and golden riches beyond imagination. The lost tomb of Tutankhamun ignited a media frenzy, propelled into overdrive by rumours of a deadly ancient curse. But amid the hysteria, many stories—including that of Tutankhamun himself—were distorted or forgotten. Tutankhamun: Pharaoh, Icon, Enigma takes a familiar tale and turns on its head. Leading Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley has gathered ten unique perspectives together for the first time: that of the teenage pharaoh and his family, ancient embalmers and tomb robbers, famous Western explorers and forgotten Egyptian archaeologists. It's a journey that spans from ancient Thebes in 1336 BCE—when a young king on a mission to restore his land met an unexpected and violent end—to modern Luxor in 1922 CE—as the tomb's discovery led to a fight over ownership that continues to this day. Above all, this is the story of Tutankhamun, as he would have wanted to be remembered. Piecing together three thousand years of evidence and unpicking the misunderstandings that surround Egypt's most famous king, this audiobook offers a vital reappraisal on his life, death and enduring legacy. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1380818161 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:25:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/the-lindbergh-nanny-by-mariah-fredericks-audiobook-extractv1 00:02:55 Headline Publishing no SHE WAS THE LAST PERSON TO SEE THE BABY... You may not know Betty Gow's name - but 'the Lindbergh nanny' is infamous. In 1932, all eyes are on Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, the most glamorous and intriguing couple in America. But who was paying attention when, one evening in early March, their baby son was stolen from the family home? The Lindbergh nanny is the first person to discover Charlie missing... and the last to see him that night. With the world watching on, Betty must discover the truth about what really happened to young Charlie, to clear her own name - and to find justice for the little boy she loves. A propulsive re-imagining of America's most notorious crime of the twentieth century, told through the eyes of the young woman who found herself at the heart of the case. SHE WAS THE LAST PERSON TO SEE THE BABY... You m… SHE WAS THE LAST PERSON TO SEE THE BABY... You may not know Betty Gow's name - but 'the Lindbergh nanny' is infamous. In 1932, all eyes are on Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, the most glamorous and intriguing couple in America. But who was paying attention when, one evening in early March, their baby son was stolen from the family home? The Lindbergh nanny is the first person to discover Charlie missing... and the last to see him that night. With the world watching on, Betty must discover the truth about what really happened to young Charlie, to clear her own name - and to find justice for the little boy she loves. A propulsive re-imagining of America's most notorious crime of the twentieth century, told through the eyes of the young woman who found herself at the heart of the case. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1380817828 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:24:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/the-lindbergh-nanny-by-mariah-fredericks-audiobook-extractv2 00:04:38 Headline Publishing no SHE WAS THE LAST PERSON TO SEE THE BABY... You may not know Betty Gow's name - but 'the Lindbergh nanny' is infamous. In 1932, all eyes are on Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, the most glamorous and intriguing couple in America. But who was paying attention when, one evening in early March, their baby son was stolen from the family home? The Lindbergh nanny is the first person to discover Charlie missing... and the last to see him that night. With the world watching on, Betty must discover the truth about what really happened to young Charlie, to clear her own name - and to find justice for the little boy she loves. A propulsive re-imagining of America's most notorious crime of the twentieth century, told through the eyes of the young woman who found herself at the heart of the case. SHE WAS THE LAST PERSON TO SEE THE BABY... You m… SHE WAS THE LAST PERSON TO SEE THE BABY... You may not know Betty Gow's name - but 'the Lindbergh nanny' is infamous. In 1932, all eyes are on Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, the most glamorous and intriguing couple in America. But who was paying attention when, one evening in early March, their baby son was stolen from the family home? The Lindbergh nanny is the first person to discover Charlie missing... and the last to see him that night. With the world watching on, Betty must discover the truth about what really happened to young Charlie, to clear her own name - and to find justice for the little boy she loves. A propulsive re-imagining of America's most notorious crime of the twentieth century, told through the eyes of the young woman who found herself at the heart of the case. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1380817447 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:22:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/the-lindbergh-nanny-by-mariah-fredericks-audiobook-extractv3 00:06:08 Headline Publishing no SHE WAS THE LAST PERSON TO SEE THE BABY... You may not know Betty Gow's name - but 'the Lindbergh nanny' is infamous. In 1932, all eyes are on Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, the most glamorous and intriguing couple in America. But who was paying attention when, one evening in early March, their baby son was stolen from the family home? The Lindbergh nanny is the first person to discover Charlie missing... and the last to see him that night. With the world watching on, Betty must discover the truth about what really happened to young Charlie, to clear her own name - and to find justice for the little boy she loves. A propulsive re-imagining of America's most notorious crime of the twentieth century, told through the eyes of the young woman who found herself at the heart of the case. SHE WAS THE LAST PERSON TO SEE THE BABY... You m… SHE WAS THE LAST PERSON TO SEE THE BABY... You may not know Betty Gow's name - but 'the Lindbergh nanny' is infamous. In 1932, all eyes are on Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, the most glamorous and intriguing couple in America. But who was paying attention when, one evening in early March, their baby son was stolen from the family home? The Lindbergh nanny is the first person to discover Charlie missing... and the last to see him that night. With the world watching on, Betty must discover the truth about what really happened to young Charlie, to clear her own name - and to find justice for the little boy she loves. A propulsive re-imagining of America's most notorious crime of the twentieth century, told through the eyes of the young woman who found herself at the heart of the case. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1378053904 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:09:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/the-only-way-is-up-by-heidi-stephens-read-by-colleen-prendergast-audio-excerpt-1 00:01:19 Headline Publishing no When life has you down on love, surely the only way is up...? Twenty-five years in showbiz is a good run, right? Because after tonight, when her small (read: huge) wardrobe malfunction was broadcast to the nation's living rooms, Daisy's time in the spotlight might be over. It's all about damage control now, and Daisy needs an escape route. Fast. Especially when her sporting hero boyfriend publicly announces their engagement - the one she hasn't actually agreed to tell the world about. All she needs is space from prying eyes and time for the press to get bored and move on. But the only place she can run to at such short notice is the Cotswolds cottage she used to own with her ex-husband. Not ideal, but at least it's in the middle of nowhere and close to her teenage daughter. Seems like a perfect plan, apart from the person selling stories to the tabloids about her and Tom, the local headmaster. But that's just a rumour, right? The perfect uplifting and feel-good romantic comedy that will have you snorting with laughter. When life has you down on love, surely the only w… When life has you down on love, surely the only way is up...? Twenty-five years in showbiz is a good run, right? Because after tonight, when her small (read: huge) wardrobe malfunction was broadcast to the nation's living rooms, Daisy's time in the spotlight might be over. It's all about damage control now, and Daisy needs an escape route. Fast. Especially when her sporting hero boyfriend publicly announces their engagement - the one she hasn't actually agreed to tell the world about. All she needs is space from prying eyes and time for the press to get bored and move on. But the only place she can run to at such short notice is the Cotswolds cottage she used to own with her ex-husband. Not ideal, but at least it's in the middle of nowhere and close to her teenage daughter. Seems like a perfect plan, apart from the person selling stories to the tabloids about her and Tom, the local headmaster. But that's just a rumour, right? The perfect uplifting and feel-good romantic comedy that will have you snorting with laughter. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1378053871 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:09:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/the-only-way-is-up-by-heidi-stephens-read-by-colleen-prendergast-audio-excerpt-2 00:01:49 Headline Publishing no When life has you down on love, surely the only way is up...? Twenty-five years in showbiz is a good run, right? Because after tonight, when her small (read: huge) wardrobe malfunction was broadcast to the nation's living rooms, Daisy's time in the spotlight might be over. It's all about damage control now, and Daisy needs an escape route. Fast. Especially when her sporting hero boyfriend publicly announces their engagement - the one she hasn't actually agreed to tell the world about. All she needs is space from prying eyes and time for the press to get bored and move on. But the only place she can run to at such short notice is the Cotswolds cottage she used to own with her ex-husband. Not ideal, but at least it's in the middle of nowhere and close to her teenage daughter. Seems like a perfect plan, apart from the person selling stories to the tabloids about her and Tom, the local headmaster. But that's just a rumour, right? The perfect uplifting and feel-good romantic comedy that will have you snorting with laughter. When life has you down on love, surely the only w… When life has you down on love, surely the only way is up...? Twenty-five years in showbiz is a good run, right? Because after tonight, when her small (read: huge) wardrobe malfunction was broadcast to the nation's living rooms, Daisy's time in the spotlight might be over. It's all about damage control now, and Daisy needs an escape route. Fast. Especially when her sporting hero boyfriend publicly announces their engagement - the one she hasn't actually agreed to tell the world about. All she needs is space from prying eyes and time for the press to get bored and move on. But the only place she can run to at such short notice is the Cotswolds cottage she used to own with her ex-husband. Not ideal, but at least it's in the middle of nowhere and close to her teenage daughter. Seems like a perfect plan, apart from the person selling stories to the tabloids about her and Tom, the local headmaster. But that's just a rumour, right? The perfect uplifting and feel-good romantic comedy that will have you snorting with laughter. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1378053814 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:09:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/the-only-way-is-up-by-heidi-stephens-read-by-colleen-prendergast-audio-excerpt-3 00:01:57 Headline Publishing no When life has you down on love, surely the only way is up...? Twenty-five years in showbiz is a good run, right? Because after tonight, when her small (read: huge) wardrobe malfunction was broadcast to the nation's living rooms, Daisy's time in the spotlight might be over. It's all about damage control now, and Daisy needs an escape route. Fast. Especially when her sporting hero boyfriend publicly announces their engagement - the one she hasn't actually agreed to tell the world about. All she needs is space from prying eyes and time for the press to get bored and move on. But the only place she can run to at such short notice is the Cotswolds cottage she used to own with her ex-husband. Not ideal, but at least it's in the middle of nowhere and close to her teenage daughter. Seems like a perfect plan, apart from the person selling stories to the tabloids about her and Tom, the local headmaster. But that's just a rumour, right? The perfect uplifting and feel-good romantic comedy that will have you snorting with laughter. When life has you down on love, surely the only w… When life has you down on love, surely the only way is up...? Twenty-five years in showbiz is a good run, right? Because after tonight, when her small (read: huge) wardrobe malfunction was broadcast to the nation's living rooms, Daisy's time in the spotlight might be over. It's all about damage control now, and Daisy needs an escape route. Fast. Especially when her sporting hero boyfriend publicly announces their engagement - the one she hasn't actually agreed to tell the world about. All she needs is space from prying eyes and time for the press to get bored and move on. But the only place she can run to at such short notice is the Cotswolds cottage she used to own with her ex-husband. Not ideal, but at least it's in the middle of nowhere and close to her teenage daughter. Seems like a perfect plan, apart from the person selling stories to the tabloids about her and Tom, the local headmaster. But that's just a rumour, right? The perfect uplifting and feel-good romantic comedy that will have you snorting with laughter. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1357855447 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:06:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/diamond-hunter 00:07:36 Headline Publishing no South Africa, 1871. Jack Lark no longer walks alone. With the worldly Anna Baker by his side, he travels to the Cape Colony diamond fields determined to seek their fortune - and an adventurous new life together. The journey north soon turns violent as tensions erupt between other hopeful diggers and a gang of Boer men. Everyone has their eye on the same elusive prize - and some will stop at nothing to get it. For Jack and Anna, unearthing a diamond is only half the battle. Getting out of the mines alive will prove far more difficult - and dangerous. And when the worst happens, Jack finds himself tested as no enemy, no man and no war has ever before. Praise for the Jack Lark series: 'Brilliant' Bernard Cornwell 'Enthralling' The Times 'Bullets fly, emotions run high and treachery abounds... exceptionally entertaining historical action adventure' Matthew Harffy 'Expect ferocious, bloody action from the first page' Ben Kane 'You feel and experience all the emotions and the blood, sweat and tears that Jack does... I devoured it in one sitting' Parmenion Books South Africa, 1871. Jack Lark no longer walks alo… South Africa, 1871. Jack Lark no longer walks alone. With the worldly Anna Baker by his side, he travels to the Cape Colony diamond fields determined to seek their fortune - and an adventurous new life together. The journey north soon turns violent as tensions erupt between other hopeful diggers and a gang of Boer men. Everyone has their eye on the same elusive prize - and some will stop at nothing to get it. For Jack and Anna, unearthing a diamond is only half the battle. Getting out of the mines alive will prove far more difficult - and dangerous. And when the worst happens, Jack finds himself tested as no enemy, no man and no war has ever before. Praise for the Jack Lark series: 'Brilliant' Bernard Cornwell 'Enthralling' The Times 'Bullets fly, emotions run high and treachery abounds... exceptionally entertaining historical action adventure' Matthew Harffy 'Expect ferocious, bloody action from the first page' Ben Kane 'You feel and experience all the emotions and the blood, sweat and tears that Jack does... I devoured it in one sitting' Parmenion Books the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1357855369 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:05:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/closer-to-the-edge 00:07:44 Headline Publishing no Leo Houlding started climbing at 10 years of age in the Lake District and was the youngest person (and first Briton) to free climb El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in the United States at 18 years, which cemented his reputation. He has since gone on to summit the world's toughest peaks and explore the most extreme places on our planet. During such explorations he has had to deal with tragedy when close friends and colleagues have been killed or badly injured, and he will discuss how you deal with such loss and carry on. Honest, raw and exhilarating, Closer to the Edge will be a 'warts-and-all' insight into the extreme life of one of Britain's best mountaineer adventurers. What drives him? How does he assess risk and judge what level he'll take himself to be successful, and how does he balance this with teaching his own children the lessons he has learnt in some of the world's most dangerous and extreme places? Leo Houlding started climbing at 10 years of age … Leo Houlding started climbing at 10 years of age in the Lake District and was the youngest person (and first Briton) to free climb El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in the United States at 18 years, which cemented his reputation. He has since gone on to summit the world's toughest peaks and explore the most extreme places on our planet. During such explorations he has had to deal with tragedy when close friends and colleagues have been killed or badly injured, and he will discuss how you deal with such loss and carry on. Honest, raw and exhilarating, Closer to the Edge will be a 'warts-and-all' insight into the extreme life of one of Britain's best mountaineer adventurers. What drives him? How does he assess risk and judge what level he'll take himself to be successful, and how does he balance this with teaching his own children the lessons he has learnt in some of the world's most dangerous and extreme places? the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1357851670 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:47:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/headline-books/mothers-day-written-and-read-by-abigail-burdess-audiobook-extract 00:01:47 Headline Publishing no She gave you life. What if she wants it back? Perfect for fans of My Sister, the Serial Killer, Magpie and How to Kill Your Family. The last thing Anna needs is a baby. Abandoned, adopted and living hand to mouth, she never dreamt of having a real family. But when she meets her birth mother, everything changes—because the same day, she learns she's going to be a mother too. Marlene is eccentric, generous with her considerable fortune and overjoyed to become a grandmother. Anna's living the dream. But is it her dream, or someone else's? Now she will have to decide what she's willing to sacrifice for a real family—her future, her freedom, even her unborn child. She gave you life. What if she wants it back? Pe… She gave you life. What if she wants it back? Perfect for fans of My Sister, the Serial Killer, Magpie and How to Kill Your Family. The last thing Anna needs is a baby. Abandoned, adopted and living hand to mouth, she never dreamt of having a real family. But when she meets her birth mother, everything changes—because the same day, she learns she's going to be a mother too. Marlene is eccentric, generous with her considerable fortune and overjoyed to become a grandmother. Anna's living the dream. But is it her dream, or someone else's? Now she will have to decide what she's willing to sacrifice for a real family—her future, her freedom, even her unborn child. the,boy,in,the,book,headline,nathan