Popular Fantasy

Este audiolibro recoge los siguientes cuentos populares: “La cruz del diablo”, “El aguinaldo”, "El alfiletero de la Anjana”, “El hombre del saco”, “El laud maravilloso”, “ El príncipe Tomás”, “El puente de San Martín”, “El río Zapardiel”, “El vado del moro”, “ Hernando el halconero”, “Juan bobo”, “La brecha de Roldán”, “La campana Beneta”....

This is George Dasent's classic collection of Scandinavian folklore. This is not about Norse mythology per se; so if you are looking for tales of Odin, Loki, and Freya etc., you will have to look elsewhere. Rather, this is an anthology of folk tales, similar to the Grimm Brothers', or Campbell's Popular Tales of the West Highlands. All of the usual suspects are in place, including giants, trolls, witches, evil step-siblings, magical boons and tasks, and anthropomorphic animals.

The Japanese roleplaying game (JRPG) genre is one that is known for bold, unforgettable characters; rich stories; and some of the most iconic and beloved games in the industry. Inspired by early Western RPGs and introducing technology and artistic styles that pushed the boundaries of what video games could be, this genre is responsible for creating some of the most complex, bold, and beloved games in history. In Fight, Magic, Items, Aidan Moher guides listeners through the history of JRPGs.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The worldwide sensation that’s both dangerously exciting and darkly romantic—now a streaming series from the director of The Handmaid’s Tale! A USA Today bestseller One of NPR’s 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels More than 3 million series copies in print!...

“As much fun as the English language will permit.”—New York Times Book Review on The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the teahouse. . . . Miss Charlotte Pettifer belongs to a secret league of women skilled in the subtle arts. That is to...

Earth faces an unprecedented threat - an alien ship headed straight for the planet. Connor Connolly holds a secret that could determine the fate of humankind. Connor has discovered that the supposed "refugee" aliens promising to share advanced technology with Earth are hiding their true intentions. As the alien ship nears, Connor must act fast to uncover the truth behind Volaris and their mysterious connection to metaband technology. The problem? Connor's own meta powers are gone. His only hope lies in a stolen alien nanosuit that grants him new abilities. Partnering with his allies ...

Perrin Holt finally has a successful dungeon, which turns out to create an entirely new category of problems. Hollow Rock has survived inspections, disasters, difficult adventurers, and more repairs than Perrin ever planned to supervise. Now people are lining up before breakfast, the dungeon is growing faster than expected, and every new visitor brings more pressure to expand without losing the strange personality that made Hollow Rock worth saving in the first place. More rooms mean more routes, more maintenance, more residents, and more decisions than Perrin can reasonably make himself. ...

Three stats. Four party members. Every evolution is permanent. Ethan Cole awakened as a Tactician yesterday. The city's only Tactician died three days ago. The nearest dungeon breaks in five. Without a Tactician, nobody can enter the Rift, nobody gets their stats allocated, and nobody evolves. He has to recruit a party from whoever's left, clear three floors, and learn his class in real time. A post-apocalyptic party-management LitRPG with permanent evolution choices and tactical combat you can follow. The recruitment board has nine cards. What remains: a construction worker with a daughter...

Enter the fray in this luminous new adventure from Christopher Buehlman, set during the war-torn, goblin-infested years just before The Blacktongue Thief. The goblins have killed all of our horses and most of our men. They have enslaved our cities, burned our fields, and still they wage war. Now...

*Don't miss the gripping new psychological thriller from Lisa Stone, THE MURDER ROOM, available to order now!* The gripping thriller with a difference from internationally bestselling author Lisa Stone An isolated cottage… After losing her job and boyfriend, Jan Hamlin is in desperate need of...

The stakes are higher. The witches are deadlier. And the romance is red-hot. The eagerly anticipated sequel to the New York Times and Indiebound bestseller Serpent & Dove is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and is an instant New York Times bestseller! Lou, Reid, Coco, and Ansel are on the run...

Final Fantasy is one of the most iconic and beloved video game series in the world. Since its inception, its titles have adopted names, themes, and stories from across global mythology, including the beliefs of the Vikings. This book embarks on a detailed exploration of how Norse lore in particular influenced the writing and design of Final Fantasy VII - arguably the most critically acclaimed of the franchise - and its wider Compilation. This work is presented as a tribute to the metaseries Compilation of Final Fantasy VII.

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is...

GIVE US FREEDOM, OR GIVE US DEATH. After 15 long years at war, veteran Wyn Rinkar lives in peace on his Tenbridge farm with daughter Silvia. Until, that is, the tax collectors come calling. Not believing that Silvia is 15, under the age for tax, they perform an examination of maidenhood. Witnessing his daughter being violated, Wyn kills the tax collectors, and suddenly finds himself an outlaw. Thinking there is no other choice, he determines to flee, return to Salia, to fight as a mercenary. But members of his village have other ideas. Servants and thralls rally around him, and he quickly ...

There is nothing more terrifying than a girl with nothing to lose. In the Skarrian Empire, societal class is determined by one factor, a factor which no one, neither emperors nor servants, can control: the Marks on their skin. Ayla Helero is a Markless orphan who refuses to accept her dismal fate of oppression and servitude. Voices whisper to her in the night, promising a chance at a better tomorrow, if only she would listen. Will she bow down and capitulate to the evil hands that bind her, or will she listen to the voices, risking everything for a chance to be free? Ayla listens. She hears...

Intriguing events happen in the bayou when Hollywood comes to town. Lauren’s gap year is supposed to be about making extra money and figuring out what to do with the next phase of her life. Realistically, it’s a break between taking care of her alcoholic brother and certified insane mother. She deserves to have some fun, and to find trouble. However, trouble follows Lauren, with its wicked sense of humor, and thought it would be fun to gift her two love interests, who happen to be rivals. Her first gift is Latin heartthrob Jackson Cruz. Along with his notorious reputation, he is a cocky...

In the thrilling conclusion to the Heart of Dragons trilogy, The Call of the Endless brings the saga to an explosive and unforgettable end. Muk’bar’s treachery left cities destroyed and allies scattered across Skarria. Elyon remains in Shio Frain, preparing his army to fight back against forces they can barely comprehend. He promised Ayla he would reclaim her dragon—but was the promise a lie? Bhen returned home to piece together the broken family he left behind. Can they forgive him for choosing Ayla over them? Romar returned as a hero, celebrated for his victory in Shio Frain. But ...

"As a sex writer, Jesse Bering is fearless—and peerless." —Dan Savage "You are a sexual deviant. A pervert, through and through." We may not want to admit it, but as the award-winning columnist and psychologist Jesse Bering reveals in Perv, there is a spectrum of perversion along which we...

From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and The Last Summer (of You and Me) comes an imaginative, inspired, magical book-a love story that lasts more than a lifetime. Daniel has spent centuries falling in love with the same girl. Life after life...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TEEN VOGUE "A dark feminist tale spun with blood and gold. Must read!" –Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles Sixteen-year-old Deka lives in fear and anticipation of the blood ceremony...