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Welcome to the 36th installment of the Coffee Break Collection! In this episode, our talented Librivox readers have curated a delightful selection of stories and poems, ranging from fiction to non-fiction, each perfect for a brief escape during your commute or coffee break. This edition celebrates the charming and enigmatic world of CATS. Join Michele Fry as we explore these captivating tales!

Dive into Doctors Red Lamp, a captivating fictional anthology featuring a collection of short stories from diverse authors, all centered around the intriguing lives of doctors. Each tale offers a unique perspective, ranging from heart-wrenching tragedies to enchanting romances, ensuring theres something for everyone. Experience the drama and emotion in Section 27, A Gentle Maniac, by George Edgar Montgomery, featuring a talented cast including Elijah Fisher, J S Whitman, Beeswaxcandle, Sonia Rose, and Brian Fullen. Join us for a journey through the complex world of medicine and the human ...

Join us for the 96th installment of the LibriVox Short Story Collection, where our talented volunteers bring you a delightful assortment of tales. This volume features a hidden gem from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, an entertaining piece by Mark Twain, a touching story by Conrad Aiken, and two captivating narratives by the often-overlooked Katherine Mansfield, along with 15 other short stories crafted for your listening pleasure!

Given the undeniable reality of a cancer diagnosis, how can you create joy, health, and hope? On Cancer as a Turning Point Volume II, 11 inspiring authors, many of whom are thriving after cancer diagnoses, reframe the healing process in a positive, creative, and spiritual light. Central to this...

Science has proven that listening to a text just prior to sleep can significantly improve the retention of that text. The Sacred Sleep series was created primarily with that in mind. Read by 7-time number one Amazon best-selling narrator, Steve Cook, and featuring the text of the Revised Geneva Translation, Sacred Sleep is designed to help you get the rest you need while deepening your faith and drawing you closer to God.

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents whose time has now come again.

Eight fantastic stories, brilliantly retold, reaching from Africa to the United Kingdom. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to a selection of folk tales from around the world, written especially for children. Filled with sound effects and...

Do you embrace mystery? Or do you need to see it to believe it? This series will challenge your position as you explore the unexplained. Real or not, Bigfoot and the other phenomena in these books will make a big impression on young listeners! This volume includes Alien Abductions, Area 51, Atlantis, and Bigfoot.

Go back to a time where life was simpler where you could leave your doors unlocked. A time of block parties, bobby socks and soda jerks. A time to gather round the radio and listen to your favorite sitcom before there was television. So come with me on an Old Time Radio Comedy Rewind.

Dive into a world of enchanting nursery rhymes, delightful poems, and captivating stories with the first volume of the beloved My Bookhouse series. Originally released in the 1920s as a six-volume collection, these treasures, curated by Olive Beaupre Miller, showcase the finest in childrens literature, including folk tales and fairy tales. This inaugural volume is specifically crafted for the youngest readers, progressing in complexity as the series unfolds. (Summary by Maria Therese)

Dive into the captivating world of Science Fiction, a genre that ignites the imagination by exploring the potential outcomes of ideas grounded in nature and scientific principles—yet are not confined to the realities of the authors time. These thought-provoking narratives often serve as philosophical thought experiments, entertaining readers while challenging them to ponder deep questions. Instead of relying on action, the protagonists in these tales use their intellect to navigate complex dilemmas. This curated collection features stories written before 1962, now in the public domain, ...

Dive into the captivating world of science fiction, a genre that invites you to explore limitless possibilities across uncharted realms, both real and imagined. With narratives that challenge the boundaries of creativity, each story ignites curiosity and inspires innovations that have shaped our scientific landscape. From thought-provoking social commentary to thrilling adventures, this anthology serves as a gateway to the rich tapestry of human imagination and the future. - Summary by A. Gramour

Join Oasis Audio for 100 radio shows from across all genres. Thrill to detective stories and mysteries, dig your spurs in for some dusty-trail Western adventures, laugh until you cry with the kings and queens of radio comedy, and sit on the edge of your seat for the greatest radio dramas. This volume includes Rocky Fortune, Rocky Jordan, Rogues Gallery, The Roy Rogers Show, The Saint, The Screen Directors Playhouse, The Screen Guild Players, The Sealed Book, The Story of Dr. Kildare, and The Strange Dr. Weird.

Remember those biggies we loved in high school English? Well, here they are again performed by award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti. You'll hear "Chicago" by Carl Sandberg, "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning" by John Donne, "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" by Emily Dickinson, "Mending Wall" by Robert Frost, "Ode on a Grecian Urn" by John Keats, "Song VII ("My song has put off her adornments")" by Rabindranath Tagore, and who can ever forget "The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock" by T.S. Eliot.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of science fiction, a genre that invites you to explore the boundaries of imagination, whether in our reality or an authors unique universe. With limitless possibilities governed only by the authors vision, sci-fi not only inspires thought but also ignites a passion for science, often influencing the career paths of many scientists. It serves as a vibrant canvas for examining social perspectives, predicting future innovations, and embarking on thrilling adventures that delve deep into the richness of the human experience. (A. Gramour)

Dive into the captivating world of science fiction, a genre rich in imagination and exploration of sociological and technological possibilities. This carefully curated collection features reader-selected short stories that have entered the US public domain due to unrenewed copyrights. Enjoy thought-provoking narratives that spark curiosity about the future, all summarized by Cori Samuel with insights from Wikipedia.

Science has proven that listening to a text just prior to sleep can significantly improve the retention of that text. The Sacred Sleep series was created primarily with that in mind. Read by 7-time number one Amazon best-selling narrator, Steve Cook, and featuring the text of the Revised Geneva Translation, Sacred Sleep is designed to help you get the rest you need while deepening your faith and drawing you closer to God.

From hot desert plants to swaying sea grasses, life blooms in some of the most magnificent places. Goats climb steep mountain slopes while colorful birds fly around tropical rain forests. Uncover the flora and fauna of the world's biomes in this stunning series for adventurous young listeners! This volume includes Life in a Coral Reef, Life in a Desert, Life in a Forest, and Life in a Grassland.

Explore the wild and wonderful world of bugs in this series for beginning listeners. Learn all about each bug's life including how they look, what they eat, and what they do for our environment. Featuring key science curriculum and filled with clear, simple text, these books are fun and exciting!

This close-up look at the Internet and smartphones introduces young listeners to the science and technology that makes these amazing inventions possible. Each audiobook in the set explores the history of these inventions, how they are used today, and the potential for their future technological development. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this informative series is sure to educate and excite.