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Holding Her Breath

A Novel

by Eimear Ryan ...

“A joy to read. ... Emotional, clever, and humorous, Holding Her Breath will engross readers with its academic atmosphere and family drama.” — BooklistA moving and “whip smart” (Sunday Telegraph) debut novel, following a former competitive swimmer and granddaughter of a famous Irish poet as she comes of age in the shadow of her family’s tragic past, perfect for fans of Sally Rooney, Lily King’s ... Read more

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“A joy to read. ... Emotional, clever, and humorous, Holding Her Breath will engross readers with its academic atmosphere and family drama.” — BooklistA moving and “whip smart” (Sunday Telegraph) debut novel, following a former competitive swimmer and granddaughter of a famous Irish poet as she comes of age in the shadow of her family’s tragic past, perfect for fans of Sally Rooney, Lily King’s
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The Grass Ceiling

On Being a Woman in Sport

by Eimear Ryan ...

'A book which will very soon be acknowledged as a classic of Irish sportswriting' Ciarán MurphyWhat is it like to be female in a male-dominated sporting world? If you play with the boys, more people pay attention - but you get treated like an alien. Playing with other girls or women means you have to accept smaller audiences, diminished status and - for professionals - lower pay.And what if, as is ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

'A book which will very soon be acknowledged as a classic of Irish sportswriting' Ciarán MurphyWhat is it like to be female in a male-dominated sporting world? If you play with the boys, more people pay attention - but you get treated like an alien. Playing with other girls or women means you have to accept smaller audiences, diminished status and - for professionals - lower pay.And what if, as is
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Cora Staunton

Great Irish Sports Stars

by Eimear Ryan ...

Series Book 2 - Sports Heroes
Cora Staunton is an elite sportswoman: winner of four All-Irelands, 11 All-Stars and five Club All-Irelands. She is a trailblazer in the Australian Football League, and a hero in her native Mayo for her gaelic football skills. But it's been a long and eventful road for Cora. When she was young, she was small for her age, and had to prove herself at every level: to the boys in her club, to the Mayo ... Read more

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Cora Staunton is an elite sportswoman: winner of four All-Irelands, 11 All-Stars and five Club All-Irelands. She is a trailblazer in the Australian Football League, and a hero in her native Mayo for her gaelic football skills. But it's been a long and eventful road for Cora. When she was young, she was small for her age, and had to prove herself at every level: to the boys in her club, to the Mayo
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A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing

Adapted for the Stage

by Eimear McBride, ANNIE RYAN ...

Winner of numerous literary awards including the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction, the Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize and the Goldsmiths Prize, Eimear McBride's debut novel A Girl is a Half-formed Thing plunges us into the psyche of a girl with breathtaking fury and intimacy.'Eimear McBride is a writer of remarkable power and originality.' Times Literary Supplement'An instant classic.' ... Read more

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Winner of numerous literary awards including the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction, the Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize and the Goldsmiths Prize, Eimear McBride's debut novel A Girl is a Half-formed Thing plunges us into the psyche of a girl with breathtaking fury and intimacy.'Eimear McBride is a writer of remarkable power and originality.' Times Literary Supplement'An instant classic.'
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Holding Her Breath

A Novel

by Eimear Ryan ...

Narrated by Clara Hart ...

Unabridged

7 hours 14 min

“A joy to read. ... Emotional, clever, and humorous, Holding Her Breath will engross readers with its academic atmosphere and family drama.” — BooklistA moving and “whip smart” (Sunday Telegraph) debut novel, following a former competitive swimmer and granddaughter of a famous Irish poet as she comes of age in the shadow of her family’s tragic past, perfect for fans of Sally Rooney, Lily King’s ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

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“A joy to read. ... Emotional, clever, and humorous, Holding Her Breath will engross readers with its academic atmosphere and family drama.” — BooklistA moving and “whip smart” (Sunday Telegraph) debut novel, following a former competitive swimmer and granddaughter of a famous Irish poet as she comes of age in the shadow of her family’s tragic past, perfect for fans of Sally Rooney, Lily King’s
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The Lost Storyteller

An enchanting debut novel about family secrets and fairytales

by Amanda Block ...

Narrated by Matt Bates, Polly Edsell ...

Unabridged

12 hours 49 min

THE LOST STORYTELLER is the heartwarming and evocative debut novel from a stunning new voice in fiction, Amanda Block. Perfect for fans of Ruth Hogan, Jessie Burton and Diane Setterfield.Rebecca hasn't seen her father Leo since she was six. Her family never talk about him, and she has long since pushed him firmly to the back of her mind. All she knows is that, once upon a time, he was a well-loved ... Read more

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THE LOST STORYTELLER is the heartwarming and evocative debut novel from a stunning new voice in fiction, Amanda Block. Perfect for fans of Ruth Hogan, Jessie Burton and Diane Setterfield.Rebecca hasn't seen her father Leo since she was six. Her family never talk about him, and she has long since pushed him firmly to the back of her mind. All she knows is that, once upon a time, he was a well-loved
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The Silence of Scheherazade

by Defne Suman ...

Narrated by Lara Sawalha ...

Unabridged

14 hours 59 min

Set in the ancient city of Smyrna, this powerful novel follows the intertwining fates of four families as their peaceful city is ripped apart by the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire.On an orange-tinted evening in September 1905, Scheherazade is born to an opium-dazed mother in the ancient city of Smyrna. At the very same moment, a dashing Indian spy arrives in the harbour with a secret mission ... Read more

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Set in the ancient city of Smyrna, this powerful novel follows the intertwining fates of four families as their peaceful city is ripped apart by the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire.On an orange-tinted evening in September 1905, Scheherazade is born to an opium-dazed mother in the ancient city of Smyrna. At the very same moment, a dashing Indian spy arrives in the harbour with a secret mission
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Island Reich

The atmospheric WWII thriller perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Robert Harris

by Jack Grimwood ...

Narrated by Simon Bubb ...

Unabridged

12 hours 25 min

Brought to you by Penguin.**A r**ich, atmospheric WWII thriller from the award-winning author of Moskva and Nightfall BerlinAn unlikely spy.July 1940. As Britain braces itself for invasion, ex-Tommy and safecracker Bill O'Hagan is glad to have escaped the battlefield. But when a job goes wrong, he finds himself forced to serve his country once more.A former king.Spurn... ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

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Brought to you by Penguin.**A r**ich, atmospheric WWII thriller from the award-winning author of Moskva and Nightfall BerlinAn unlikely spy.July 1940. As Britain braces itself for invasion, ex-Tommy and safecracker Bill O'Hagan is glad to have escaped the battlefield. But when a job goes wrong, he finds himself forced to serve his country once more.A former king.Spurn...
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Learning To Swim

by Clare Chambers ...

Narrated by Antonia Beamish ...

Unabridged

12 hours 46 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Fr****om the highly-acclaimed author of SMALL PLEASURES - longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2021Abigail Jex never expected to see any of the Radley household again.The Radley's were extraordinary, captivating creatures transplanted from a bohemian corner of North London to outer suburbia, and the young Abigail found herself drawn into their magic circle: the ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.Fr****om the highly-acclaimed author of SMALL PLEASURES - longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2021Abigail Jex never expected to see any of the Radley household again.The Radley's were extraordinary, captivating creatures transplanted from a bohemian corner of North London to outer suburbia, and the young Abigail found herself drawn into their magic circle: the
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The Woman Who Took a Chance: The feel-good romantic comedy from the million copy bestselling author, shortlisted for RNA Best Romantic Comedy

by Fiona Gibson ...

Narrated by Eilidh Beaton ...

Unabridged

11 hours 1 min

‘Cute, witty and fun!… Relatable and heart-warming. Loved it!’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Meet Jen. Flight attendant. Mum to a grown-up daughter. Permanently single.Age: Fifty (gulp)Number of children: OneNumber of husbands: Zero (it’s complicated)Number of failed first dates in the last month: Too depressing to contemplateNumber of tickets for a romantic, once-in-a-lifetime trip: TwoNumber of days ... Read more

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‘Cute, witty and fun!… Relatable and heart-warming. Loved it!’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Meet Jen. Flight attendant. Mum to a grown-up daughter. Permanently single.Age: Fifty (gulp)Number of children: OneNumber of husbands: Zero (it’s complicated)Number of failed first dates in the last month: Too depressing to contemplateNumber of tickets for a romantic, once-in-a-lifetime trip: TwoNumber of days
... Read more
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The Helsingør Sewing Club: The most moving and gripping World War Two historical fiction novel inspired by a remarkable true story!

by Ella Gyland ...

Narrated by Kristin Atherton ...

Unabridged

9 hours 57 min

Inspired by the incredible true story of how the people of Denmark saved their Jewish neighbours during WW2Helsingør, Denmark, 1943In the midst of the German occupation during World War Two, Inger Bredahl joins the underground resistance and risks her life to save members of Denmark’s Jewish community and help them escape to Sweden.Copenhagen, 2018Inger’s granddaughter, Cecilie Lund, is mourning ... Read more

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Inspired by the incredible true story of how the people of Denmark saved their Jewish neighbours during WW2Helsingør, Denmark, 1943In the midst of the German occupation during World War Two, Inger Bredahl joins the underground resistance and risks her life to save members of Denmark’s Jewish community and help them escape to Sweden.Copenhagen, 2018Inger’s granddaughter, Cecilie Lund, is mourning
... Read more
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The House on the Edge of the Cliff

by Carol Drinkwater ...

Narrated by Carol Drinkwater ...

Unabridged

13 hours 28 min

No one else knows what happened that summer. Or so she believes.Grace first came to France a lifetime ago. Young and full of dreams of adventure, she met two very different men. She fell under the spell of one. The other fell under hers. Until one summer night shattered everything. Now, Grace is living an idyllic life with her husband, sheltered from the world in a magnificent Provençal villa, ... Read more

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No one else knows what happened that summer. Or so she believes.Grace first came to France a lifetime ago. Young and full of dreams of adventure, she met two very different men. She fell under the spell of one. The other fell under hers. Until one summer night shattered everything. Now, Grace is living an idyllic life with her husband, sheltered from the world in a magnificent Provençal villa,
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