Classics

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER One spring morning, a stranger arrives in the small southern city of Golden. No one knows where he has come from…or why… His name is Theo. And he asks a lot more questions than he answers. Theo visits the local coffeehouse, where ninety-two pencil portraits hang on...

The fellowship forms and the hobbit Frodo begins his journey to destroy the One Ring. Performed by Andy Serkis

Deep down here by the dark water lived old Gollum, a small slimy creature. I don’t know where he came from, nor who or what he was. He was Gollum—as dark as darkness, except for two big round pale eyes in his thin face.

The forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion tells the earlier history of Middle-earth, recounting the events of the First and Second Ages, and introducing some of the key characters, such as Galadriel, Elrond, Elendil and the Dark Lord, Sauron. The tales of The Silmarillion are set...

The War of the Ring takes shape in Helm's Deep and Isengard as Frodo and Sam continue towards Mount Doom. Performed by Andy Serkis.

AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER OVER 120 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE PUBLISHED IN 89 LANGUAGES “Teaches us about dreams, destiny, and the reason we are all here.”—Oprah Daily, “Best Self-Help Books of a Generation” A spellbinding audio presentation of the extraordinary...

Frodo and Sam reckon with the power of Sauron in this conclusion to the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Performed by Andy Serkis.

Paul Atreides avenges the traitorous plot against his noble family - and brings to fruition humankind's most ancient, unattainable dream.

Edgar Allan Poe was one of the most prolific authors of his time, eventually gaining recognition for his tales of horror and his uncanny ability to paint a macabre picture with words....

One of the most celebrated classics of the twentieth century, this cautionary tale of a man trapped under the gaze of an authoritarian state is more relevant now than ever before.

Linus Baker is a by-the-book case worker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world....

The masterpiece of Steinbeck’s later years, East of Eden is a sprawling epic in which Steinbeck created his most mesmerizing characters and explored his most enduring themes: the mystery of identity, the inexplicability of love, and the murderous consequences of love’s absence...

“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.” —Ann Patchett “Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma Donoghue, author of Room, referring to The Song of Achilles, Madeline...

A wonderfully imaginative retelling of The Wizard of Oz told from the Wicked Witch's point of view....

The fellowship forms and the hobbit Frodo begins his journey to destroy the One Ring. Performed by Rob Inglis.

The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants can change their gender....

George Orwell's classic satire of the Russian Revolution is an intimate part of our contemporary culture....

Like every other hobbit, Bilbo Baggins likes nothing better than a quiet evening in his snug hole in the ground, dining on a sumptuous dinner in front of a fire....

This #1 New York Times bestseller is a "bold and subversive retelling of the goddess's story" that brilliantly reimagines the life of Circe, formidable sorceress of The Odyssey (Alexandra Alter, TheNew York Times). In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is...

C.S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the worldly-wise old Devil to his nephew, Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man....

This audiobook collection contains the following works of Agatha Christie: The Mysterious Affair at Styles, The Secret Adversary, The Murder on the...

A lean, fleet-footed translation that recaptures Homer’s “nimble gallop” and brings an ancient epic to new life....

Look for The Land of Sweet Forever, a posthumous collection of newly discovered short stories and previously published essays and magazine pieces by Harper Lee, coming October 21, 2025. Voted America's Best-Loved Novel in PBS's The Great American Read Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning...

One of Jane Austen’s most beloved works, Pride and Prejudice, is vividly brought to life by Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl)....

In this sequel to The Alloy of Law, Wax, Wayne, and Marasi must unravel a conspiracy that threatens Scadrial’s progress.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER One spring morning, a stranger arrives in the small southern city of Golden. No one knows where he has come from…or why… His name is Theo. And he asks a lot more questions than he answers. Theo visits the local coffeehouse, where ninety-two pencil portraits hang on...

Step into the warm holiday glow of Pemberley Estate and witness an unexpected romance unfold in Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. At last, bookish middle sister, Mary Bennet—forever eclipsed by her sisters’ romantic escapades—takes center stage.

La historia, publicada originalmente en 1915, sigue siendo sorprendentemente relevante en la actualidad. Narra la vida de Gregor Samsa, un joven comerciante que sostiene económicamente a su familia. La trama toma un giro cuando Gregor despierta una mañana transformado, de manera inexplicable, en un insecto monstruoso. Este cambio drástico no solo altera su propia existencia, sino que también se convierte en una carga insoportable para su familia.

A female-centred collection of four dramatisations celebrating Jane Austen’s classic novels - plus bonus series When I Met Jane Austen On 16 December 1775, a literary icon was born. Jane Austen’s groundbreaking novels pioneered the romantic comedy genre and put women front and centre...

"Una storia della letteratura", di Bob Kowalski, è un'opera monumentale che ripercorre le tappe della creatività umana, dalle origini primitive alle sfide dell'era digitale. L'autore non si limita alla cronaca degli eventi, ma contestualizza ogni epoca, offrendo una visione profonda dell'evoluzione narrativa e del suo legame indissolubile con le trasformazioni sociali. Il viaggio inizia dalle radici orali — come l'Epopea di Gilgamesh e i Veda — stabilendo il ruolo della parola nella costruzione dell'identità culturale. Kowalski adotta una prospettiva globale, integrando l'analisi ...

Canción de Navidad narra la transformación de Ebenezer Scrooge, un avaro hombre de negocios. En la víspera de Navidad, Scrooge recibe la visita de tres espíritus: los Fantasmas de las Navidades Pasadas, Presentes y Futuras. Estos viajes sobrenaturales lo llevan a través de sus propias experiencias de vida, mostrándole la alegría y el sufrimiento que su tacañería ha causado a otros.

"A wickedly witty and iridescent novel" (Time) from one of England's greatest satirists takes aim at the generation of Bright Young Things that dominated London high society in the 1920s. In the years following the First World War a new generation emerged, wistful and vulnerable beneath the...

Au cœur des passions et des périls, un nom attire tous les regards: le comte de Moret. Amours contrariées, honneur blessé, ambitions rivales et intrigues tapies dans l’ombre composent ce grand roman d’Alexandre Dumas, où le destin se joue autant au salon qu’au bout de l’épée. Entre serments chuchotés, défis au petit matin et volte-face du pouvoir, chaque chapitre précipite ses héros vers l’inconnu. Portée par le souffle du feuilleton, cette aventure de cape et d’épée mêle panache, émotion et suspense—un voyage sonore au tempo vif, vibrant de duels, de secrets et d’espoirs tenaces.

A genuinely teacher-written guide that helps students understand the text, enjoy revision, and aim for top marks. This book is the original work of Dr Francis Gilbert, an experienced English teacher, teacher educator, and author of widely used classroom resources. It has been written carefully and deliberately for real classrooms, with bespoke content for students wanting to attain the highest marks in their exams, and for teachers searching for a classroom-ready version of the text. This edition includes the complete public-domain text of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, integrated ...

Dans l’ombre d’une boutique encombrée de bibelots et de souvenirs, Dickens fait naître un monde où les objets muets reflètent les passions humaines. Autour du magasin d’antiquités, une galerie de figures inoubliables—humblement héroïques, burlesques ou inquiétantes—se croisent, tandis que la compassion et la satire se répondent. Entre émotion et ironie, il tisse une chronique où la précarité, la convoitise et l’espérance s’affrontent.

Lady Primrose Lowther, solo espera casarse con el amor de su vida y está confiada en que lo encontrará en un salón de baile, aunque a veces los planes no salen como se espera y más en un condado lejano. Alexander Pemberton, duque de Pemberton, se alejó de todo lo que era el mundo de la aristocracia empujado por una gran decepción amorosa. Prometió no volver a caer y por eso prefiere a los caballos que a las mujeres. Sin embargo, una criatura sucia y cubierta de lodo lo hará cuestionar su determinación. ¿Podrá mantenerse firme y evitar a las damas o caerá con una joven que está ...

El extraño caso del Dr. Jekyll y Mr. Hyde es un fascinante relato que explora la dualidad del bien y del mal en la naturaleza humana. El Dr. Henry Jekyll, un respetado científico, desarrolla una fórmula que le permite transformarse en Edward Hyde, una versión de sí mismo libre de toda moralidad y restricción social. A medida que Jekyll se sumerge más en su alter ego, la barrera entre sus dos identidades comienza a desvanecerse, desatando una lucha interna que amenaza con consumirlo.

When the Snow Settled Over Hollyridge A Christmas Story of Redemption, Memory, and Quiet Miracles by Todd Hemming Snow always came late to Hollyridge—but when it finally arrived, it carried more than winter with it. After years away, Daniel Mercer returns to his hometown following his father’s death, expecting only to pack up a house and leave behind a past he never fully made peace with. What he finds instead is a town that feels smaller, quieter, and dimmer than he remembers. The lights are still strung. The tree still stands in the square. Yet something essential has gone missing. As...

Dramatisations of Calvino’s most famous works, starring Toby Jones and Mackenzie Crook, plus bonus programmes Italo Calvino was one of the 20th Century's great experimenters, who consistently pushed the boundaries of literature. His works ranged from fantasy and science fiction to folktales...

The Classics—Refined, Reimagined, and Ready for You. Second Edition I Know My Classics! is the ultimate companion for anyone who wants to understand, appreciate, and love the 100 greatest books ever written. Whether you’re returning to literature’s timeless gems or discovering them for the first time, this newly updated Second Edition offers a clear and engaging path into the heart of each work.

Answer the call of adventure with this refreshed edition of Jack London’s The Call of the Wild, adapted for modern readers without losing its rugged soul. Clean, contemporary typography and carefully clarified language make London’s powerful prose more accessible while preserving his original tone, pacing, and intensity. Whether you’re discovering Buck’s story for the first time or revisiting a favorite classic, this edition offers a smooth, engaging reading experience for today’s audiences. Set against the harsh beauty of the Klondike Gold Rush, The Call of the Wild explores ...

Presented here are the final three books of the Sherlock Holmes canon: the novel "The Valley of Fear" and two short story collections: "The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes" and "His Last Bow," all penned by Holmes' legendary creator, the great Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Despite his attempt to kill off his world-famous detective years earlier, Doyle here — decades later — finally brings Sherlock Holmes' adventures to a close. First, we present the stories collected in "Case-Book," including the thriller "The Adventure of the Three Garridebs" and the haunting "Adventure of the Sussex Vampire."

"The Cthulhu Mythos" is a system of cosmic entities, forbidden books, and macabre locations created by the American author, H. P. Lovecraft. Our original 2018 Mythos collection was based on Lin Carter's Lovecraft: A Look Behind the Cthulhu Mythos, which defined a Mythos story as one that "presents a significant item of information about the background lore of the Mythos, thus contributing important information to a common body of lore."

Experience Charles Dickens’s timeless holiday classic in a powerful new audiobook adaptation, performed by Tony-nominated actor Jefferson Mays. Renowned for his acclaimed one-man stage production of A Christmas Carol in New York and at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, Mays brings every character vividly to life in this masterful solo performance—a moving and unforgettable celebration of redemption and the spirit of Christmas.

On the rugged coastline of southern Maine, the small lobstering village of Granite Harbor has survived storms, harsh winters, and the slow creep of modern life—but when a wealthy New York developer arrives with plans for a sprawling waterfront resort and casino, the town faces its greatest challenge yet. Cal Briggs, a lifelong fisherman, knows that the harbor is more than just water and docks—it’s the heartbeat of his community. With the help of his friends, neighbors, and the town’s indomitable spirit, Cal must rally Granite Harbor to stand together against the forces threatening ...

Step into the machine that launched modern science fiction—now clearer and more compelling than ever. This Adapted for Modern Readers edition of The Time Machine keeps H. G. Wells’s groundbreaking story intact while updating the reading experience for today. Clean formatting, contemporary typography, and gently clarified language remove Victorian clutter without touching the plot, tone, or ideas, so you can focus on the mystery, tension, and wonder at the heart of this classic journey. First published in the late nineteenth century, The Time Machine captures an era obsessed with ...

Der Roman erzählt die Geschichte des Waisenjungen Oliver, der sich im London des 19. Jahrhunderts gegen Armut, Gewalt und Ausbeutung behaupten muss – und dabei auf eine Welt voller Kriminalität, Mitgefühl und überraschender Wendungen trifft. Dickens verbindet bewegendes Einzelschicksal mit scharfer Gesellschaftskritik und zeichnet ein packendes Bild des viktorianischen Englands – von düsteren Armenhäusern bis zu den glänzenden Salons der Reichen.

In this 1919 collection, Wodehouse introduces readers to the iconic duo of Bertie Wooster, an affable but hapless English gentleman, and Jeeves, his brilliant and resourceful valet. From social blunders, hopeless romances and family mishaps, Bertie is saved by Jeeves’s calm intellect time and time again. Also featured in this collection is the wealthy yet helpless Reggie Pepper, a character often considered an early prototype of Bertie.

She doesn't hoard money. She hoards control. And it's killing her neighborhood. Karen Morrison is Pinewood Lane's HOA president, and she takes Christmas seriously. Lights must be spaced at precise two-inch intervals. Wreaths cannot exceed 18 inches in diameter. Seasonal decorations come down within 14 days—no exceptions, no mercy. Not for elderly Marie Peterson, who skipped blood pressure medication to pay Karen's fines. Not for the Martinez family, whose seven-year-old son battles cancer while his parents battle citations. Not for Mrs. Chen, who has panic attacks at the sight of Karen's ...

Bertie Wooster, a bumbling English gentleman based in London, is in need of a new valet after firing his previous one for stealing. Enter unflappable, clever Jeeves. Set in a world of upper-class eccentricities, Jeeves proceeds to save Bertie from doomed romantic entanglements, financial scrapes and various other comic mishaps. With stories such as ‘Jeeves Takes Charge’, ‘Fixing It for Freddie’ and ‘The Rummy Affair of Old Biffy’, Carry On, Jeeves shows Wodehouse at his wittiest, and remains an integral part of the illustrious Jeeves canon.