The Call of Mektoub: An Enchanting Christmas Tale by Helen S Michaelsen

The Call of Mektoub: An Enchanting Christmas Tale by Helen S Michaelsen

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/646481 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/646481] to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Call of Mektoub: An Enchanting Christmas Tale Author: Helen S Michaelsen Narrator: Greg Marston, A Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 48 minutes Release date: March 1, 2024 Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore Publisher's Summary: When the sleigh and two young reindeer are stolen three nights before Christmas, the characters from an old book (The Land of Never Grow Old), must enlist the help of an English mother and daughter to save the Magical Lands of the North from being lost forever. Their copy of the book has been handed down three generations of mothers and daughters and is one of only a few that remain in existence. Similarly, the characters from the book can only exist for as long as children believe in them. Emma and her daughter, Lucy, must embark on an unexpected adventure that tests their courage, and determination, and reveals their willingness to embrace the kindness and compassion the world needs now more than ever. The story is presented in the style of an advent calendar, with a chapter for each night of December until Christmas Eve. The chapters are enhanced by music and sound effects, with eight of them containing original songs created by the author and her musician friends.

Tales from the Arabian Nights: A BBC Radio 4 Drama by Colin Haydn Evans

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/649508 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/649508] to listen full audiobooks. Title: Tales from the Arabian Nights: A BBC Radio 4 Drama Author: Colin Haydn Evans Narrator: James Tefler, Philip Anthony, Carolyn Backhouse, Geoffrey Banks, Mary Wimbush, John Baddeley, Simon Carter, Rachel Atkins, Full Cast, Teresa Gallagher, Derek Jacobi Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 53 minutes Release date: November 16, 2023 Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore Publisher's Summary: Seven of Shahrazad's stories of love, magic and mystery - plus bonus documentary A collection of fabulous tales of genies, heroes, flying carpets and fantastic voyages, The Arabian Nights has enchanted generations of children and adults. Forged in the Islamic Golden Age, it was brought to Europe in the 18th Century, where it became an instant sensation. Included here are seven full-cast dramatisations, starring Carolyn Backhouse as Shahrazad and Derek Jacobi as the King, as well as a bonus edition of In Our Time exploring the story behind the tales. Ghanim, the Thrall of Love - To escape the executioner's sword, Shahrazad beguiles the King with a spellbinding tale of love, jealousy, betrayal - and a magic drum. The Ebony Horse - The magical story of a handsome prince, a beautiful princess, and a remarkable wooden horse. The Three Suitors - When Jamilla's lover is thrown in prison, she devises a cunning plan to free him, involving a carpenter, a magistrate, a bogus camel-cleaner, and a wardrobe... The Ninth Pedestal - Prince Zain inherits eight valuable statues - but the ninth is missing. He goes on a quest to find it - but what he discovers is beyond price... Homza's Dance - The hunt for a lost arrow leads Prince Ahmed into an amazing adventure of sorcery and transformation. The Hunchback - A series of bizarre accidents befall an eccentric cast of characters in a tale that's full of twists and turns. The Dream of Baba Abdullah - In a final attempt to save her life, Shahrazad invites the king to enter the final story with her - or return alone... In Our Time: The Arabian Nights - Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the myths, tales and legends of this ever-shifting sea of stories. Cast and credits Adapted by Colin Haydn Evans Directed by Nigel Bryant Music: Sue Harris and Steafan Hannigan Starring Carolyn Backhouse as Shahrazad and Derek Jacobi as the King. Ghanim, the Thrall of Love Wazir - Simon Carter Ghanim - Michael Lumsden Leila - Moir Leslie Caliph - Duncan Law Rahil - Mary Wimbush Slave - Richard O'Ryan Old Man - Geoffrey Banks The Ebony Horse Kamar - James Telfer The Sage - Roger Hume Shams - Teresa Gallagher Kamar's father - John Baddeley The Three Suitors Jamilla - Rachel Atkins Hassan - William Chubb Faris - Geoffrey Banks Gaoler - Michael Mears Magistrate - Philip Anthony Carpenter - John Baddeley Shahrazad's father - Simon Carter The Ninth Pedestal Prince Zain - James Telfer Moubarak - John Baddeley Genie - Steve Hodson Maysun -Teresa Gallagher Homza's Dance Ahmed - James Telfer Peri Banou - Rachel Atkins Sultan - Philip Anthony Sorceress - Mary Wimbush Hussein - Steve Hodson The Hunchback Tailor - Harry Landis Tailor's wife - Maria Charles Doctor's wife - Mary Wimbush Doctor - Philip Anthony Seamstress - Kate Binchy Christian - John Baddeley Watchman - Jonathan Owen Magistrate - Maurice Denham Hunchback - Tania Ison The Dream of Baba Abdullah Baba Abdullah - Daniel Strauss Dervish - Geoffrey Banks In Our Time Presented by Melvyn Bragg With Robert Irwin, Marina Warner and Gerard van Gelder Produced by James Cook © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

The Tatami Time Machine Blues: A Novel by Tomihiko Morimi

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/650872 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/650872] to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Tatami Time Machine Blues: A Novel Author: Tomihiko Morimi Narrator: Kurt Kanazawa Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 43 minutes Release date: November 7, 2023 Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore Publisher's Summary: In the boiling heat of summer, a broken remote control for an air conditioner threatens life as we know it in this reality-bending, time-slipping sequel to The Tatami Galaxy. During a scorching August in Kyoto, our protagonist and his worst friend, Ozu, are locked in a glaring contest in a four-and-a-half-tatami-mat room. Ozu has spilled Coke on the air conditioner’s remote control—the only AC in Shimogamo Yusuisuiso, their famously shabby sweatbox of an apartment building. Vengeful and despairing, our protagonist discusses countermeasures with his secret crush, the reliably blunt Akashi, when Tamura, a strange young man with a bad haircut, appears. Tamura claims to be a time traveler from 25 years in the future, and shows off the time machine he uses to travel. Our protagonist has a brilliant idea: the sweetest revenge would be to go back one day in time and retrieve the functioning remote control. His simple fix is complicated by Ozu and several others who are also eager to take a ride back in time. But in attempting to alter the past, our protagonist foresees the world's extinction. Even more troublingly, Akashi mentions she’s bringing someone to the upcoming bonfire . . . and it's not him. Only one thing remains certain: it's going to be a very long month. Obliteration? Salvation? Coca-Cola? Castella cake? What does the time machine hold for our (not quite) heroes? It all depends on which one gets there first. Translated from the Japanese by Emily Balistrieri

The Forest Grimm by Kathryn Purdie

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/647903 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/647903] to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Forest Grimm Author: Kathryn Purdie Narrator: Sarah Ovens Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 17 minutes Release date: October 26, 2023 Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore Publisher's Summary: The Sunday Times bestselling new fantasy from Kathryn Purdie, breathing new life into fairy tales with dark and deadly twists … ‘Sharp as teeth and full of heart. I devoured every word’ Rebecca Ross, internationally bestselling author of Divine Rivals ONCE UPON A TIME, villagers would whisper their desires to the Book of Fortunes, and its pages would reveal how to obtain them. All was well until someone used the book for evil. Afterward, the branches of the Forest Grimm snatched the book away and the village withered. The villagers tried to make amends with the forest, but every time someone crossed its border, they never returned. Despite the warning from her fortune-teller grandmother, Clara embarks on the journey into the deadly forest to reverse the curse and save her mother and village. Clara’s friend Axel puts aside his longing for her and joins the journey – the young travellers have set their minds to defying fate and daring to accomplish what no one else has been able to before. Alas, the forest has a mind of its own … A dark and sparkling tale of romance, courage and magic. Perfect for fans of Holly Black, Leigh Bardugo and Hannah Kaner ‘A story that will change everything you thought you knew about fairy tales’ Tricia Levenseller, internationally bestselling author of Blade of Secrets

The Book of Witches by Jonathan Strahan

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/642007 [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/642007] to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Book of Witches Author: Jonathan Strahan Narrator: Logan Razos, Anniwaa Buachie, Deryn Oliver, Johnathan Mcclain, Rainy Fields, Vyvy Nguyen, Eva Kaminsky, Vikas Adam, Bahni Turpin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 18 hours 25 minutes Release date: October 26, 2023 Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore Publisher's Summary: An array of original stories from around the world bring a new and exciting twist to one of the most beloved figures in fiction: witches. Witches! Whether you know them from Shakespeare or from WICKED, there is no staple more beloved in folklore, fairy tale, or fantasy than these magical beings. Witches are everywhere, and at the heart of stories that resonate with many people around the world. This dazzling, otherworldly collection gathers new stories of witches from all walks of life. Whether they be maiden, mother, crone, or other; funny, fierce, light and airy, or dark and disturbing; witches are a vital part of some of the greatest stories we have, and new ones start here! Bringing together twenty-nine stories and poems from some of the greatest science fiction and fantasy writers working today, including three tales from a BIPOC-only open submission period, THE BOOK OF WITCHES features Linda Addison, C.L. Clark, P Djeli Clark, Indrapramit Das, Amal El Mohtar, Andrea Hairston, Millie Ho, Saad Hossain, Kathleen Jennings, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Cassandra Khaw, Fonda Lee, Darcie Little Badger, Ken Liu, Usman T. Malik, Maureen F. McHugh, Premee Mohammed, Garth Nix, Tobi Ogundiran, Tochi Onyebuchi, Miyuki Jane Pinckard, Kelly Robson, Angela Slatter, Andrea Stewart, Emily Teng, Sheree Renée Thomas, Tade Thompson, and E. Lily Yu—and contains illustrations from three-time Hugo award-nominated artist Alyssa Winans throughout. This extraordinary anthology vividly breathes life into one of the most captivating and feared magical sorceresses and will become a treasured keepsake for fans of fantasy, science fiction, and fairy tales everywhere.