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The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux ~ Full Audiobook [mystery] Jul 10, 2022

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The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux audiobook.

Genre: mystery

Beneath the glittering chandeliers of the Paris Opera House, whispers spread of a presence that does not belong to the living world. When a series of eerie mishaps and unexplained demands begin to disrupt rehearsals and performances, the management is forced to reckon with an unseen power that seems to rule the building from behind its walls. Into this charged atmosphere steps Christine Daae, a young singer whose sudden rise from chorus girl to star is as startling as it is captivating. Guided by a mysterious 'Angel of Music' who speaks to her in secret, Christine becomes the center of a dangerous obsession. Her childhood friend, the noble and impulsive Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny, returns and vows to protect her, but the Opera's hidden master has his own plans - and he will not be ignored. Moving through backstage corridors, lavish boxes, and shadowy underground chambers, the story blends romance, suspense, and gothic intrigue as love and ambition collide with fear and control. The Phantom of the Opera is a tale of masks and longing, and of the price demanded when desire turns possessive.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 00

(00:11:39) Chapter 01

(00:33:11) Chapter 02

(00:52:56) Chapter 03

(01:09:30) Chapter 04

(01:36:53) Chapter 05

(02:08:02) Chapter 06

(02:15:00) Chapter 07

(02:41:42) Chapter 08

(03:00:18) Chapter 09

(03:22:24) Chapter 10

(03:33:47) Chapter 11

(03:47:50) Chapter 12

(04:29:03) Chapter 13

(04:50:55) Chapter 14

(05:01:50) Chapter 15

(05:10:56) Chapter 16

(05:36:51) Chapter 17

(05:50:37) Chapter 18

(06:02:42) Chapter 19

(06:14:15) Chapter 20

(06:37:11) Chapter 21

(07:10:41) Chapter 22

(07:21:48) Chapter 23

(07:35:05) Chapter 24

(07:58:58) Chapter 25

(08:14:51) Chapter 26

(08:37:43) Chapter 27

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The Mystery of the Yellow Room by Gaston Leroux ~ Full Audiobook [mystery] Jul 10, 2022

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The Mystery of the Yellow Room by Gaston Leroux audiobook.

Genre: mystery

In a secluded French chateau, a young woman is found savagely attacked inside her bedroom - a room locked from the inside, with shutters barred and no clear way for an intruder to have entered or escaped. The case baffles the police and draws in an anxious circle of suspects: devoted family members, nervous servants, and a handful of men whose interests in the victim are not purely professional. Into this knot of fear and rumor steps Joseph Rouletabille, a brilliant and unconventional young reporter determined to solve what others call impossible. Narrated through the eyes of his friend and fellow journalist Sainclair, Rouletabille's investigation becomes a tense battle of logic against panic, as each new clue seems to deepen the contradiction at the heart of the crime. As rival investigators clash and motives surface, the story turns into a meticulous hunt for the truth behind the locked door - and for the one person who knows how the Yellow Room became a trap. Blending suspense, deduction, and psychological tension, Leroux's classic invites you to test every assumption about what you think you saw.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:21:20) Chapter 02

(00:35:02) Chapter 03

(00:56:22) Chapter 04

(01:05:39) Chapter 05

(01:16:02) Chapter 06

(01:43:37) Chapter 07

(02:00:45) Chapter 08

(02:14:34) Chapter 09

(02:30:22) Chapter 10

(02:45:22) Chapter 11

(03:32:25) Chapter 12

(03:43:57) Chapter 13

(04:07:06) Chapter 14

(04:18:36) Chapter 15

(04:45:07) Chapter 16

(04:52:14) Chapter 17

(05:07:19) Chapter 18

(05:12:46) Chapter 19

(05:42:38) Chapter 20

(05:54:50) Chapter 21

(06:13:05) Chapter 22

(06:20:39) Chapter 23

(06:28:11) Chapter 24

(06:45:56) Chapter 25

(06:48:28) Chapter 26

(07:04:34) Chapter 1

(07:33:36) Chapter 2

(08:03:58) Chapter 28

(08:12:29) Chapter 29

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The Joyful Wisdom by Friedrich Nietzsche ~ Full Audiobook [philosophy] Jul 10, 2022

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The Joyful Wisdom by Friedrich Nietzsche audiobook.

Genre: philosophy

'The Joyful Wisdom,' written in 1882, just before 'Zarathustra,' is rightly judged to be one of Nietzsche's best books. Here the essentially grave and masculine face of the poet-philosopher is seen to light up and suddenly break into a delightful smile. The warmth and kindness that beam from his features will astonish those hasty psychologists who have never divined that behind the destroyer is the creator, and behind the blasphemer the lover of life. In the retrospective valuation of his work which appears in 'Ecce Homo' the author himself observes with truth that the fourth book, 'Sanctus Januarius,' deserves especial attention: 'The whole book is a gift from the Saint, and the introductory verses express my gratitude for the most wonderful month of January that I have ever spent.' Book fifth 'We Fearless Ones,' the Appendix 'Songs of Prince Free-as-a-Bird,' and the Preface, were added to the second edition in 1887.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 00

(00:25:00) Chapter 01

(00:49:28) Chapter 02

(01:56:25) Chapter 03

(02:58:47) Chapter 04

(03:57:25) Chapter 05

(04:51:53) Chapter 06

(05:50:39) Chapter 07

(06:48:58) Chapter 08

(07:59:42) Chapter 09

(09:06:07) Chapter 10

(10:12:35) Chapter 11

(11:22:22) Chapter 12

(12:19:03) Chapter 13

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A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett ~ Full Audiobook [family] Jul 10, 2022

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A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett audiobook.

Genre: family

Sara Crewe arrives in London from India to attend Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies, and she quickly becomes the school’s most unusual pupil. Bright, imaginative, and unfailingly courteous, Sara is treated like royalty because her father can afford every comfort. But when sudden tragedy shatters that security, Sara is forced from privileged student to servant, enduring cold attics, hard work, and relentless humiliation. Even so, she clings to the one thing no one can confiscate: her inner life. By telling stories, practicing kindness, and insisting on seeing herself as a 'princess' in spirit, Sara becomes a quiet source of courage for the other girls, especially the timid Ermengarde and the scullery maid Becky. As winter deepens and Miss Minchin’s cruelty escalates, a mysterious new neighbor and a series of small, uncanny changes hint that Sara’s circumstances may not be as hopeless as they seem. A Little Princess is a classic tale of resilience, generosity, and the power of imagination to transform hardship without denying it.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:22:47) Chapter 02

(00:36:18) Chapter 03

(00:53:08) Chapter 04

(01:12:53) Chapter 05

(01:36:11) Chapter 06

(01:59:22) Chapter 07

(02:46:12) Chapter 08

(03:09:04) Chapter 09

(03:33:42) Chapter 10

(03:59:53) Chapter 11

(04:20:15) Chapter 12

(04:38:09) Chapter 13

(05:01:10) Chapter 14

(05:12:26) Chapter 15

(06:05:42) Chapter 16

(06:39:14) Chapter 17

(06:55:35) Chapter 18

(07:20:46) Chapter 19

(07:36:04) Chapter 1

(07:54:25) Chapter 2

(08:04:36) Chapter 3

(08:17:22) Chapter 4

(08:32:25) Chapter 5

(08:49:18) Chapter 6

(09:06:29) Chapter 7

(09:23:03) Chapter 8

(09:39:37) Chapter 9

(09:57:11) Chapter 10

(10:16:00) Chapter 11

(10:35:54) Chapter 12

(10:51:06) Chapter 13

(11:04:35) Chapter 14

(11:21:36) Chapter 15

(11:30:06) Chapter 16

(11:43:39) Chapter 17

(11:57:35) Chapter 18

(12:11:11) Chapter 19

(12:37:16) Chapter 20

(12:48:35) Chapter 21

(13:07:05) Chapter 22

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How to Analyze People on Sight Through the Science of Human Analysis - The Five Human Types by Elsie Lincoln Benedict and Ralph Paine Benedict ~ Full Audiobook [self help] Jul 10, 2022

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How to Analyze People on Sight Through the Science of Human Analysis - The Five Human Types by Elsie Lincoln Benedict and Ralph Paine Benedict audiobook.

Genre: self help

In this popular American book from the 1920s, accomplished public speaker and self-help charlatan Elsie Lincoln Benedict outlines her pseudo-scientific system of 'Human Analysis'. She proposes that, within the human race, five sub-types have developed through evolutionary processes, each with its own distinct character traits and corresponding outward appearance. She offers to teach the reader how to recognise these five types of people and understand their innate differences. Her ideas have never been taken seriously by the scientific community, but this book is considered a classic within its genre and remains in print today.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:04:25) Chapter 02

(00:46:07) Chapter 03

(01:08:27) Chapter 04

(01:38:55) Chapter 05

(02:11:03) Chapter 06

(02:39:36) Chapter 07

(03:00:16) Chapter 08

(03:22:40) Chapter 09

(03:44:30) Chapter 10

(04:06:51) Chapter 11

(04:27:49) Chapter 12

(04:53:59) Chapter 13

(05:18:13) Chapter 14

(05:49:27) Chapter 15

(06:16:14) Chapter 16

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Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter ~ Full Audiobook [family] Jul 10, 2022

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Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter audiobook.

Genre: family

Pollyanna tells the story of Pollyanna Whittier, a young girl who goes to live with her wealthy Aunt Polly after her father's death. Pollyanna's philosophy of life centers around what she calls 'The Glad Game': she always tries to find something to be glad about in every situation, and to always do without delay whatever she thinks is right. With this philosophy, and her own sunny personality, she brings so much gladness to her aunt's dispirited New England town that she transforms it into a pleasant, healthy place to live. Eventually, however, even Pollyanna's robust optimism is put to the test when she loses the use of her legs in an accident.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:09:14) Chapter 02

(00:15:54) Chapter 03

(00:30:26) Chapter 04

(00:46:43) Chapter 05

(00:56:27) Chapter 06

(01:12:50) Chapter 07

(01:24:22) Chapter 08

(01:41:07) Chapter 09

(01:48:55) Chapter 10

(02:05:29) Chapter 11

(02:23:07) Chapter 12

(02:30:24) Chapter 13

(02:42:31) Chapter 14

(02:52:32) Chapter 15

(03:09:47) Chapter 16

(03:23:15) Chapter 17

(03:34:41) Chapter 18

(03:45:10) Chapter 19

(03:51:14) Chapter 20

(04:02:13) Chapter 21

(04:14:23) Chapter 22

(04:29:49) Chapter 23

(04:40:04) Chapter 24

(04:52:34) Chapter 25

(05:03:12) Chapter 26

(05:09:42) Chapter 27

(05:23:21) Chapter 28

(05:47:00) Chapter 29

(05:56:10) Chapter 30

(06:01:21) Chapter 31

(06:04:44) Chapter 32

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Beowulf by Francis Barton Gummere ~ Full Audiobook [folklore] Jul 10, 2022

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Beowulf by Francis Barton Gummere audiobook.

Genre: folklore

In Francis Barton Gummere's classic English rendering of Beowulf, an ancient world of mead-halls, sea-roads, and oath-bound warriors comes vividly to life. The Danes are beset by a night-stalking monster, and their great hall, Heorot, has become a place of dread. Across the whale-road comes Beowulf, a young Geatish champion driven by duty, fame, and loyalty to his lord. With a small band of men and an iron resolve, he offers his strength to King Hrothgar and prepares to face a terror that ordinary weapons cannot easily master. But victory in this harsh landscape is never simple: pride, fate, and the old codes of honor press on every choice, and darker forces wait beyond the first battle. As songs of past deeds echo through torchlit feasts, Beowulf must prove what kind of hero he will be, and what the cost of glory may be for himself and for the people who depend on him.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:17:02) Chapter 02

(00:35:17) Chapter 03

(00:49:17) Chapter 04

(01:08:04) Chapter 05

(01:34:11) Chapter 06

(02:06:19) Chapter 07

(02:41:10) Chapter 08

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The Kybalion by The Three Initiates ~ Full Audiobook [philosophy] Jul 09, 2022

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The Kybalion by The Three Initiates audiobook.

Genre: philosophy

First published in 1908 under the enigmatic byline 'The Three Initiates,' The Kybalion is a concise introduction to Hermetic philosophy, presenting a set of foundational ideas said to be distilled from the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus. Written in a clear, aphoristic style, the book guides listeners through seven core principles meant to explain how mind, matter, and experience relate: Mentalism, Correspondence, Vibration, Polarity, Rhythm, Cause and Effect, and Gender. Rather than offering a story-driven narrative, it builds a practical framework for examining perception, personal change, and the patterns that seem to govern nature and human life. As the chapters unfold, the authors challenge the listener to test these principles in everyday situations: emotional swings, conflicting viewpoints, chance events, and the push and pull of habits and desires. Whether approached as esoteric teaching, self-mastery manual, or philosophical lens, The Kybalion invites a deeper look at how inner states shape outer outcomes, and how disciplined attention can alter the way you interpret and respond to the world around you.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 00

(00:08:20) Chapter 01

(00:18:34) Chapter 02

(00:36:50) Chapter 03

(00:45:46) Chapter 04

(00:58:12) Chapter 05

(01:10:59) Chapter 06

(01:29:48) Chapter 07

(01:47:26) Chapter 08

(02:12:10) Chapter 09

(02:24:03) Chapter 10

(02:35:21) Chapter 11

(02:48:20) Chapter 12

(03:01:34) Chapter 13

(03:12:16) Chapter 14

(03:32:11) Chapter 15

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The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit ~ Full Audiobook [family] Jul 08, 2022

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The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit audiobook.

Genre: family

When their comfortable London life collapses overnight, three siblings - Roberta (Bobbie), Peter, and the youngest, Phyllis - are whisked away with their mother to a small cottage in the countryside. The house is plain, money is tight, and their father is suddenly gone, leaving the children with more questions than answers. Just beyond their new home runs the railway line, and the station, the tracks, and the passing trains become the center of their days - a place of adventure, friendship, and small acts of bravery. As the children befriend the local porter and the station master, they also encounter a parade of strangers: a lonely gentleman who rides the same train each day, a bewildered foreigner in trouble, and neighbors whose lives intersect with theirs in unexpected ways. But beneath the games and excursions lies a deeper mission: the children are determined to help their mother, uncover the truth about what happened to their father, and restore their family. Warm, witty, and deeply humane, The Railway Children celebrates courage, kindness, and the fierce loyalty of siblings facing a world that has changed.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:20:22) Chapter 02

(00:46:45) Chapter 03

(01:10:18) Chapter 04

(01:36:04) Chapter 05

(01:54:20) Chapter 06

(02:13:30) Chapter 07

(02:36:38) Chapter 08

(02:56:47) Chapter 09

(03:18:25) Chapter 10

(03:37:42) Chapter 11

(04:02:15) Chapter 12

(04:21:12) Chapter 13

(04:42:39) Chapter 14

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The Warlord of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs ~ Full Audiobook [scifi] Jul 08, 2022

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The Warlord of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs audiobook.

Genre: scifi

In The Warlord of Mars, Edgar Rice Burroughs concludes the original Barsoom trilogy with John Carter still stranded on Earth, haunted by vivid memories of Mars and the love he cannot reach. When a mysterious force offers him a perilous path back to the dying red planet, Carter seizes the chance, only to discover that Barsoom has grown even more dangerous in his absence. While Dejah Thoris is held beyond his reach, rival powers maneuver for dominance: warlike city-states, fanatical cults, and shadowed regions few have dared to enter. Carter must navigate political intrigue and battlefield alliances with his loyal companions, including the fierce Tars Tarkas, as he races against time and treachery to confront an enemy who threatens not just his personal happiness but the fragile balance of Barsoom itself. Blending swashbuckling action with imaginative science-fantasy, the novel explores loyalty, identity, and what it means to fight for a world that has become your home.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:26:12) Chapter 2

(00:53:16) Chapter 3

(01:15:37) Chapter 4

(01:40:54) Chapter 5

(02:09:22) Chapter 6

(02:29:04) Chapter 7

(02:54:04) Chapter 8

(03:20:15) Chapter 9

(03:40:00) Chapter 10