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"Listening to Grover Gardner narrating a David Rosenfelt novel is like sliding into favorite slippers at the end of a long day: One feels the joyful gratification of a perfect fit." — AudioFile The next audiobook in David Rosenfelt’s witty, heartfelt mystery series featuring lawyer Andy...

Al Ward lives on an isolated mining claim in the high desert of central Nevada 50 miles from the nearest town. A grizzled man in his 60s, he survives on canned soup, instant coffee and memories of his ex-wife, friends and family he’s lost, and his life as a touring musician. Hampered by insomnia, bouts of anxiety and a chronic lethargy that keeps him from moving back to town, Al finds himself teetering on the edge of madness and running out of reasons to go on – until a horse arrives on his doorstep: nameless, blind and utterly helpless.

A serdülő Gerry Durrell életében először munkába áll: ápolóként a whipsnade-i állatkertben. Játékos jegesmedvék, gézengúz gnúk, púpos pöffeszkedők és egyéb állatfajták kószálnak itt, olykor halálra rémítve az állatkert gyanútlan látogatóit. Gerry pedig vigyorogva áll a forgatag közepén, és összekacsint az olvasóval: Lám, mi tudjuk, hogyan kell az állatokkal bánni, nem úgy, mint sok látogató.

The shipwrecked Edward Prendick is rescued by the passing ship Ipecacuanha, which is carrying a cargo of animals. On board he comes across Montgomery, who appears to have a grotesque servant named M'ling. They are put ashore onto an island that is owned by Dr. Moreau, formerly an eminent physiologist, who is known for his infamous experiments in vivisection.

Tra gli ontani, gli aceri, i castagni e le balze erbose dell’estate, Billy il Cane si muove non visto verso una meta che conosce lui solo: ha consumato il suo tempo. Si sottrae fieramente al consorzio umano, come la sua profonda ferinità gli impone. I suoi tutori lo cercano e lui, fratello della notte, inciampa con la memoria nella sua vita da cane: rivede l’infanzia disgraziata, l’ingresso nella casa del balzano terzetto dei suoi tutori che lo hanno strappato alla strada, la biblioteca del tutore dove ha "assaggiato" la carta di tanti libri e per osmosi ha imparato la sua lingua.

Brand new from Sarah Hope, bestselling author of Welcome to Pennycress Inn ☀️ 'Feel-good, romantic perfection - a warm hug in book form!' Jessica Redland Every book in the Pennycress Inn series can be read as a standalone. Is this just a summer romance or could it be more? 💕 Nicola grew...

Everyone thinks Amy is joking when she swaps her job at a London city vets for life in the moorland village of Grassdale, but this girl has never shied away from a challenge… From looking after bunnies and guinea pigs, her day job is now all about caring for sheep, horses and more often than...

When Black Beauty is trained to carry a rider on his back, or to pull a carriage behind him, he finds it hard at first. But he is lucky - his first home is a good one, where his owners are kind people, who would never be cruel to a horse. But in the 19th century many people were cruel to their horses, whipping them and beating them, and using them like machines until they dropped dead. Black Beauty soon finds this out, and as he describes his life, he has many terrible stories to tell.

Odin is a love story that chronicles the relationship between Katherine, a successful although self-centered executive, and the puppy she literally snatched from deaths icy grip. After being rescued by her in a dramatic fashion, Odin comes to see her safety and wellbeing as the central purpose...

Wer kennt das nicht? Nur zu gern würden wir unsere geliebten Vierbeiner verstehen. Für Julietta erfüllt sich dieser Wunsch nach einer likörseligen Nacht und plötzlich plappert Katze Tiffany ihr die Ohren voll. Ihre Feline Hoheit entpuppt sich als fellgewordener Alptraum - wie bringt man sowas möglichst schonend dem neuen Freund bei? Zwischen himmelhoch maunzend und zu Tode geliebt nimmt der Wahnsinn seinen Lauf.

La joven Nanami no puede participar en actividades extraescolares por su asma, pero le encanta leer y pasar el tiempo en la biblioteca, entre historias. Un día, Nanami se da cuenta de que, a pesar de que la biblioteca está tan poco frecuentada como siempre, sus libros favoritos están desapareciendo poco a poco.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE SWEDISH BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD A profoundly moving debut novel that follows an elderly man’s attempts to mend his relationship with his son before it’s too late: an emotional story of love, friendship, fatherhood, dogs, and atonement that is...

""Don't be alarmed - that dizzy pleasurable sensation you're experiencing is just your brain slowly exploding from all the wild magnificent worldbuilding in Nicky Drayden's Escaping Exodus. I loved these characters and this story, and so will you."" - Sam J. Miller, Nebula-Award-winning author...

Secrets from the past, unravelling in the present… 'A deeply satisfying read – gripping plot, loveable characters, and sumptuous locations, it draws you in and holds your attention until the last word. I loved it.’ SANTA MONTEFIORE 'An intriguing and heart-warming story. I couldn’t put...

Phoebe, eine clevere, sehr liebenswerte Terrier-Mischlingshündin, findet nach einer langen Zeit in einem kroatischen Tierheim ein neues Zuhause in einem niederbayerischen Dorf. Sie wird dort ab sofort mit zwei männlichen Hotelbesitzern leben und hat die beiden schon nach kürzester Zeit ziemlich gut im Griff. Sie erzählt vom ersten Jahr in ihrer neuen Heimat, welches voller Begegnungen und Erlebnisse steckt, mit denen sie den Hörer zum Lachen, Nachdenken aber manchmal auch zum Weinen bringt.

High above Mossmere Forest, inside the hollow heart of an ancient oak, lies the Elder Tree Library. Its shelves are carved from living wood, its books are written on bark, feather, stone, and memory, and its deepest chamber is guarded by the Nightquill owl family. For generations, they have protected a secret believed too dangerous for the forest to know.

Cinnamon is the tender story of a beloved little brown poodle whose life carries her through love, loss, abandonment, and the mysterious grace of finding home again. Once cherished by young Cindy, Cinnamon is separated from the girl she loves and passed from place to place, never forgetting the bond they shared. Through prayer, kindness, and providence, this heartwarming tale reveals the healing power of loyalty, faith, and a child’s enduring love for her dog.

Ren lives alone on the remote frontier of a country devastated by a coup. High on the forested slopes, she survives by hunting and trading - and forgetting. But when a young soldier comes to the mountains in search of a legendary creature, Ren is inexorably drawn into an impossible mission. As...

Wer bedingungslosen Gehorsam erwartet, sollte mit Widerstand rechnen. Orcatrainer Liam gerät zwischen die Zähne eines übellaunigen Orcas. Dieses Missgeschick kostet ihn beinahe das Leben und sein Job im Delfinarium Marine Paradise steht wie nie zuvor auf dem Spiel. Ist er es, der den Ruf des Parks endgültig ruiniert hat? Dann tritt auch noch diese Lucy auf den Plan und macht alles noch viel schlimmer. Marketingmanagerin Lucy soll den Ruf des Marine Paradise wiederherstellen. Doch sie hat ein Geheimnis und wenn das an die Öffentlichkeit gerät, ist ihre Karriere definitiv vorbei.

The third charming instalment in the page-turning cosy mystery series from MILLION COPY bestseller Fiona Walker, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Janet Evanovich and Rev. Richard Coles! 🔎🩸🕵️‍♀️Matchmaking has never been so murderous… 💔🔪 Juno is feeling ready – at...