Lonely Society

This program is narrated by Academy Award–winning actor, Tilda Swinton. It also contains a new afterword, read by the author. "[Tilda Swinton's] reading is sharp yet reflective, tinged with curiosity and melancholy." —The Guardian "[Tilda] Swinton’s magnetic performance of this 10th...

'Indispensable, engaging and brilliant book about the pervasiveness of loneliness in the twenty-first century and its far-reaching impact...a hopeful book that couldn't be more important or timely.' Philippa Perry, author of The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read Even before a global pandemic...

In our hyper-connected world, it may seem paradoxical that loneliness is on the rise. Yet, despite the plethora of social media platforms and digital communication tools, many people are feeling more isolated than ever before. The scourge of loneliness in the 21st century is a complex issue with far-reaching implications for mental, emotional, and even physical health. However, there are strategies individuals can employ to cope with loneliness and cultivate a sense of happiness and fulfillment in their lives. Are you tired of feeling alone, even when surrounded by people? Do you long for ...

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When Lillian March accepts a post as governess in the bustling industrial town of Birmingham, she expects little more than a modest life of teaching and propriety. Instead, she finds herself in the eccentric household of Joseph Harcourt, a brilliant inventor whose intricate clockwork creations have made him wealthy—but not respectable. Joseph is everything polite society warns against: unconventional, outspoken, and utterly fascinating. As Lillian teaches his shy young ward, she begins to glimpse the tender man beneath the tinkering genius—and to imagine a life that defies every rule ...

Oklahoma girl, Cat Carlyle is a radio broadcast journalist who agrees to help her friend and police homicide detective Thomas Sullivan on a murder case. They discover more than the death of the owner of a dog rescue society after more people and their dogs start turning up dead or missing. It's anyone's guess as to who the killer is or why they all share a common bond of loneliness. Feel the immense pain of isolation and marvel at the resiliency of the human spirit and the power of love in...Tokens of the Lonely.

How Digital Life Changed Friendship, Intimacy, and Human Belonging Never in human history have people been so connected. Billions of messages move across the world every minute. Social networks link people across continents instantly. Technology promises constant communication, endless information, and unlimited access to others. Yet many people feel more alone than ever before. Across countries and cultures, surveys show rising levels of loneliness, shrinking social circles, and growing feelings of emotional isolation. Millions of people interact online every day while quietly struggling ...

Jayne Ann Krentz, author of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers, expertly blends rich sensuality dangerous twists, and electrifying suspense in Grand Passion. What happens when Mr. Right is all wrong? Cleopatra Robbins has imagined the moment when she’ll meet the man of her dreams. But...