In "A Marrying Man," G.B. Stern introduces readers to a world of complex emotions, family dynamics, and the pursuit of happiness. At the center of the story is a man whose life is shaped by his relationships and his choices in love and marriage. Through a captivating narrative, G.B. Stern delves into the intricacies of human connections, exploring themes of loyalty, societal expectations, and the search for true fulfillment.Set against a rich, evoc...

A wonderfully gossipy novel that whisks readers through the glamorous worlds of turn-of-the-century Vienna, Paris, and London.The Rakonitz family - rich, cosmopolitan, and Jewish - is ruled over by the indomitable will of the matriarch, Anastasia. From her exotically furnished house in west London, Anastasia holds court over her children, grandchildren, and vast extended family. For someone must resolve the quarrels, celebrate the births, deaths, engagements, bankruptcies, artistic ...

The story centers around the Rakonitz family, a large and complex Jewish family living in England. The novel spans several generations and examines the lives, loves, and conflicts of its members. Central to the narrative is the theme of change and continuity within the family, as each generation grapples with its own challenges while remaining connected by shared history and traditions.The title "Twos and Threes" refers to the intricate relationships and groupings within the family, highli...

In "A Marrying Man," G. B. Stern crafts a captivating narrative that explores the intricate web of love, societal expectations, and personal ambition within early 20th-century England. Set against the backdrop of post-World War I society, the novel melds humor with poignant moments, employing a rich, lyrical prose that reflects Stern's keen insight into human behavior and the shifting dynamics of relationships. The characters, vividly drawn and deeply authentic, navigate a world that balan...

The Room by G. B. Stern unfolds like a quiet revelation—an intimate, atmospheric story where a single space becomes the keeper of memories, secrets, and emotional truths. In audiobook form, Stern’s subtle yet powerful narrative voice transforms the room itself into a living presence, guiding listeners through moments that are tender, haunting, and profoundly human.The value of this audiobook lies in its layered emotional resonance. Every detail, from the way light ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In The Room by G. B. Stern, the psychological intricacies of family, memory, and emotional restraint unfold within the walls of a single, symbolically charged interior. Set in an Edwardian-era sitting room, the novel traces the inner lives of its characters through quiet conversations, repressed feelings, and the ghosts of personal history. The titular room becomes a silent witness to secrets, regret, and moments of clarity, embodying b...

This haunting gothic mystery from Carlos Ruiz Zafon has long been a cult classic in Spain and is now an international bestseller."We all have a secret buried under lock and key in the attic of our soul. This is mine."Fifteen-year-old Oscar Drai meets the strange Marina while he's out exploring an old quarter of Barcelona. She leads Oscar to a cemetery, where they watch a macabre ritual that occurs on the last Sunday of each month. At exactly 10 o'c...

Monsieur Perdu can prescribe the perfect book for a broken heart. But can he fix his own?Monsieur Perdu calls himself a literary apothecary. From his floating bookstore in a barge on the Seine, he prescribes novels for the hardships of life. Using his intuitive feel for the exact book a reader needs, Perdu mends broken hearts and souls. The only person he can't seem to heal through literature is himself; he's still haunted by heartbreak after his great love disappe...

“A luminous, Marquez-esque tale” (O, The Oprah Magazine) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Museum of Extraordinary Things: a forbidden love story set on a tropical island about the extraordinary woman who gave birth to painter Camille Pissarro—the Father of Impressionism.Growing up on idyllic St. Thomas in the early 1800s, Rachel dreams of life in faraway Paris. Rachel’s mother, a pillar of their small refugee community of...

The Jackson women, Indiana and Amanda, have always had each other. Yet, while their bond is strong, mother and daughter are as different as night and day. Indiana, a beautiful holistic healer, is a free-spirited bohemian. Long divorced from Amanda’s father, she’s reluctant to settle down with either of the men who want her--Alan, the wealthy scion of one of San Francisco’s elite families, and Ryan, an enigmatic, scarred former U.S. Navy SEAL.While her mom looks for the good in peop...

Winner of the Women’s Prize and featured on Elin Hilderbrand’s New York Times ballot for Best Books of the CenturyHarold Silver has spent a lifetime watching his younger brother, George, a taller, smarter, and more successful high-flying TV executive, acquire a covetable wife, two kids, and a beautiful home in the suburbs of New York City. But Harry, a historian and Nixon scholar, also knows George has a murderous temper, and when George loses control the ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From America’s favorite storyteller comes “one of his best legal dramas” (Associated Press): a gripping thriller about a former big-city lawyer who finds herself up against Big Coal—and under attack.“Yes, Gray Mountain is fiction. But after reading the book, you’ll believe heroic action must be taken.”—USA TodayThe year is 2008 and Samantha Kofer’s career at a huge Wall Street law fi...