The History of a Difficult Child is a beautiful and sprawling family story set in Ethiopia during the Socialist Revolution. It is narrated by a young girl born into a family fighting against the system for their Christian beliefs, while being systematically relieved of their wealth and livelihood due to the oppressive incoming regime. It’s riveting, ambitiou ... Show More
Jul 10
Sophie Elmhirst Takes Us to Sea
Sophie Elmhirst has done something extraordinary. In her new book, Marriage at Sea, she rediscovers and adds new mystery to the true story of Maurice and Maralyn Bailey, who, on their journey across the world, lost their boat and were forced to live on a life raft for 117 days. H ... Show More
33m 43s
Dec 2023
L'Étranger - Albert Camus
"Mère décédée. Enterrement demain. Sentiments distingués." Voici le télégramme que reçoit Meursault, lui annonçant que sa mère, placée à l’hospice de Marengo, vient de mourir. C'est ainsi que commence ce roman d'Albert Camus, le premier du célèbre auteur, publié en 1942. "L'Étran ... Show More
22m 35s
Dec 2023
Flowering Evil by Margaret St. Clair - Sci Fi Short Stories Audiobook
Like all her other plants from far-off worlds, Aunt Amy hoped the Venusian Rambler would win a prize. It hoped so too. Flowering Evil by Margaret St. Clair, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, with at least one lost vintage sci-fi short story in every episode.
American fantas ... Show More
23m 55s
Feb 2022
Survival and Hope in New York City, with Andrea Elliott
Andrea Elliott is the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and New York Times investigative reporter who spent nearly a decade following the journey of one family living on the poverty line in Brooklyn. Elliott's book, Invisible Child, tells that story, focusing on Dasani Coates, a chil ... Show More
1 h