Beth Kesler has narrated 25 audiobooks on Listento.it by 22 authors, with an average listener rating of 3.8★ across 983 ratings. The most-rated is Battle Ground.
Battle Ground
Summary
Things are about to get serious for Harry Dresden, Chicago’s only professional wizard, in the next entry in the number-one New York Times best-selling Dresden Files. Harry has faced terrible odds before. He has a long history of fighting enemies above his weight class. The Red Court of vampires. The fallen angels of the Order of the Blackened Denarius. The Outsiders. But this time it’s different. A being more powerful and dangerous on an order of magnitude beyond what the world has seen in a millennium is coming. And she’s bringing an army. The Last Titan has declared war on the city of Chicago and has come to subjugate humanity, obliterating any who stand in her way. Harry’s mission is simple but impossible: Save the city by killing a Titan. And the attempt will change Harry’s life, Chicago, and the mortal world forever.
©2020 Jim Butcher (P)2020 Penguin Audio
Little Women
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Generations of readers young and old, male and female, have fallen in love with the March sisters of Louisa May Alcott's most popular and enduring novel, Little Women. Here are talented tomboy and author-to-be Jo, tragically frail Beth, beautiful Meg, and romantic, spoiled Amy, united in their devotion to each other and their struggles to survive in New England during the Civil War. It is no secret that Alcott based Little Women on her own early life. While her father, the freethinking reformer and abolitionist Bronson Alcott, hobnobbed with such eminent male authors as Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne, Louisa supported herself and her sisters with "woman's work," including sewing, doing laundry, and acting as a domestic servant. But she soon discovered she could make more money writing. Little Women brought her lasting fame and fortune, and far from being the "girl's book" her publisher requested, it explores such timeless themes as love and death, war and peace, the conflict between personal ambition and family responsibilities, and the clash of cultures between Europe and America.
©2019 Louisa May Alcott (P)2019 Page2Page
10 Masterpieces You Have to Read Before You Die 1
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This Audiobook contains the following works : Little women by Louisa May Alcott Start at Chapters 1, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Start at Chapters 48, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Start at Chapters 109, Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Start at Chapters 152, The Odyssey by Homer Start at Chapters 186, A Tales of Two Cities Start at Chapters 210, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Start at Chapters 255, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle Start at Chapters 268, The Innocence of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton Start at Chapters 288, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Lyman Frank Baum Start at Chapters 300.
©2019 Jane Austen (P)2019 Page2Page
Nurturing Resilience
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A practical, integrated approach for therapists working with people (both adults and children) who have been impacted by developmental trauma and attachment difficulties Kathy L. Kain and Stephen J. Terrell draw on 50 years of their combined clinical and teaching experience to provide this clear road map for understanding the complexities of early trauma and its related symptoms. Experts in the physiology of trauma, the authors present an introduction to their innovative somatic approach that has evolved to help thousands improve their lives. Synthesizing across disciplines - Attachment, Polyvagal, Neuroscience, Child Development Theory, Trauma, and Somatics - this book provides a new lens through which to understand safety and regulation. It includes the survey used in the groundbreaking ACE Study, which discovered a clear connection between early childhood trauma and chronic health problems. For therapists working with both adults and children and anyone dealing with symptoms that typically arise from early childhood trauma - anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, metabolic disorders, migraine, sleep problems, and more - this book offers fresh hope.
©2019 Kathy L. Kain and Stephen J. Terrell (P)2019 Random House Audio
Sanditon
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Sanditon - an eleven-chapter fragment left at Jane Austen's death completed by an Austen devotee and novelist - is a charming addition to Austen's novels on England's privileged classes and the deception, snobbery, and unexpected romances that occur in their world. When Charlotte Heywood accepts an invitation to visit the newly fashionable seaside resort of Sanditon, she is introduced to a full range of polite society, from reigning local dowager Lady Denham to her impoverished ward Clara, and from the handsome, feckless Sidney Parker to his amusing, if hypochondriac, sisters. A heroine whose clear-sighted common sense is often at war with romance, Charlotte cannot help observing around her both folly and passion in many guises. But can the levelheaded Charlotte herself resist the desires of the heart?
©2019 Jane Austen (P)2019 Page2Page
Emma
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The culmination of Jane Austen's genius, a sparkling comedy of love and marriage. Beautiful, clever, rich and single Emma Woodhouse is perfectly content with her life and sees no need for either love or marriage. Nothing, however, delights her more than interfering in the romantic lives of others. But when she ignores the warnings of her good friend Mr. Knightley and attempts to arrange a suitable match for her protegee Harriet Smith, her carefully laid plans soon unravel and have consequences that she never expected. With its imperfect but charming heroine and its witty and subtle exploration of relationships, Emma is often seen as Jane Austen's most flawless work.
©2019 Jane Austen (P)2019 Page2Page
Anne of Avonlea
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At sixteen, Anne is grown up...almost. Her gray eyes shine like evening stars, but her red hair is still as peppery as her temper. In the years since she arrived at Green Gables as a freckle-faced orphan, she has earned the love of the people of Avonlea and a reputation for getting into scrapes. But when Anne begins her job as the new schoolteacher, the real test of her character begins. Along with teaching the three Rs, she is learning how complicated life can be when she meddles in someone else's romance, finds two new orphans at Green Gables, and wonders about the strange behaviour of the very handsome Gilbert Blythe. As Anne enters womanhood, her adventures touch the heart and the funny bone.
©2019 Lucy Maud Montgomery (P)2019 Page2Page
Anne of Green Gables
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Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Written for all ages, it has been considered a children's novel since the mid-twentieth century. It recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan girl who is mistakenly sent to Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, a middle-aged brother and sister who had intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm in Prince Edward Island. The novel recounts how Anne makes her way with the Cuthberts, in school, and within the town.
©2019 Lucy Maud Montgomery (P)2019 Page2Page
The Watsons
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Left impoverished upon the death of her aunt, Emma Watson has no option but to be reunited with her estranged father and siblings. Initially delighted with her new life - including the fashionable society balls to which she now has access - Emma soon realizes that her family harbors many ill feelings, not least those springing from the sisters' hopes - and disappointments - in snaring a husband. So when the eligible and suitably rich Tom Musgrove begins to transfer his affections from her sister Margaret to Emma, the result can only be further sibling rivalry and unrest. A delightful, exquisitely drawn portrait of family life, The Watsons is Jane Austen at her storytelling best. Author of the masterpieces Pride and Prejudice and Emma, Jane Austen (1775 - 1817) is one of the most beloved novelists of all time.
©2019 Jane Austen (P)2019 Page2Page
Anne of the Island
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New adventures lie ahead as Anne Shirley packs her bags, waves good-bye to childhood, and heads for Redmond College. With her old friend Prissy Grant waiting in the bustling city of Kingsport and her frivolous new friend Philippa Gordon at her side, Anne tucks her memories of rural Avonlea away and discovers life on her own terms, filled with surprises... including a marriage proposal from the worst fellow imaginable, the sale of her very first story, and a tragedy that teaches her a painful lesson But tears turn to laughter when Anne and her friends move into an old cottage and an ornery black cat steals her heart. Little does Anne know that handsome Gilbert Blythe wants to win her heart, too. Suddenly Anne must decide whether she's ready for love.
©2019 Lucy Maud Montgomery (P)2019 Page2Page
Lady Susan
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Beautiful, flirtatious, and recently widowed, Lady Susan Vernon seeks an advantageous second marriage for herself, while attempting to push her daughter into a dismal match. A magnificently crafted novel of Regency manners and mores that will delight Austen enthusiasts with its wit and elegant expression.
©2019 Jane Austen (P)2019 Page2Page
Love and War
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The legend of Raistlin's daughter! A strange story that cannot be confirmed, yet it is whispered among the elves of Silvanesti, gossiped about by the kender of Krynn, and told here for the first time by Caramon, the enigmatic mage's surviving twin. A wondrous new novella journeying into secrets of the heart and rumors about the past that have bearing on the future of Krynn. Plus 10 exciting short stories - untold tales of chivalry and affection, heroic quests and foul villainy, magic in battle and transcendent defeat - featuring all the beloved companions and fantastical creatures of the best-selling Dragonlance Saga. The story that has enthralled over three million fans worldwide, as created by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman.
©1987 TSR, Inc. (P)2012 Audible, Inc.
Minimalism for Moms
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Ever think there's just too much stuff in your home? Looking for a way to live simply? Minimalism for Moms is a guide to show you how to enjoy life more and live on less. You've made a decision that will alter your life and your family's lifestyle in a very big way: to go minimalist. You want to embrace a life where you and your family focus on the important things and not just on stuff. You want a cleaner, clutter-free home. And you want to ensure your children will grow up to appreciate the things they already have rather than always wanting more. But how to get there? Look no further. This guide will show you how to create a minimalist home and maintain the minimalist lifestyle you crave. Embrace a minimalist lifestyle for your home and enjoy a better life with your family! Also, you'll discover... How to declutter your home How to create an organized home - and how to KEEP it that way How to use your minimalist lifestyle to earn extra cash for your family And much more!
©2015 Janice Thompson (P)2015 Little Rock Publishing
Broken Hero: World War II Romance
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Broken Hero is an uplifting story about ordinary people adjusting to cope with extraordinary situations. Audrey Pearson's life changed dramatically when WWII broke out and her large home, Twelve Pines on the East Yorkshire coast, became a convalescence home for wounded soldiers. Her life is no longer lavish, with entertainment and beautiful clothes and surrounded by a loving family. Soldiers, physically and mentally wounded, now fill her home. The smell of disinfectant replaces her mother's perfume, and gone are the friends and acquaintances - instead nurses roam the hallways. Captain Jake Harding, a doctor training in psychiatry, arrives at Twelve Pines. Audrey immediately finds herself attracted to the captain, but he is remote toward her. Puzzled by his cold behavior, Audrey tries to learn more about the handsome captain. He reveals that he's lost a wife and baby in childbirth and refuses to ever remarry. However, despite this, Audrey believes she can change his mind and make him aware he doesn't have to spend his life alone. The ice around Jake's heart begins to melt. For years he has rejected the possibility of finding love again because of the pain it caused him before, but the beautiful Audrey shows him her love, and she needs someone to love her in return. Could he honestly walk away from her, from the love that could be his?
©2014 AnneMarie Brear (P)2018 AnneMarie Brear
Granny Pins a Pilferer: A Fuchsia, Minnesota Mystery
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Granny is at it again! When Granny accompanies her friend Mavis to the next to the last resting place nursing home to visit Mavis’ sister, Beulah, both women are shocked to find the new resident dead. Granny, being the amateur detective she is, suspects foul play, and soon she and her entire family concoct a plan to investigate possible shady doings at the nursing home. Granny will enter the home incognito and attempt to determine how Beulah met her suspicious demise. All this happens while Granny’s new husband Silas is entangled in his own dangerous mess. Someone has just blown up his house and Silas (a former detective) is out to discover the culprit, even as he worries about Granny’s safety in the home. As more nursing home residents fall victim to a strange and sudden “memory loss virus,” Granny engages the aid of her friends to get to the bottom of what turns out to be a very complex and complicated plot.
©2016 Cozy Cat Press (P)2018 Julie Seedorf
White as Snow
Summary
Brianna Nichols hates football. Living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, makes this aversion a difficult one to have, amidst all the diehard football fans. But Brianna has her reasons, and the men in Pittsburgh will have to adjust. So far she hasn't found a guy who can resist the pull of the game. Nor has she found one interesting enough to overlook that flaw. Until now. For Brandon Campbell the dream of a lifetime has just come true. He's been traded from Tampa and is about to become the quarterback for his all-time favorite team. Used to the adulation that professional athletes generally receive, Brady is intrigued by Brianna's apparent hostility to all things football. Brandon and Brianna have pasts they must overcome. Can God take those pasts and make them white as snow?
©2015 Janice Thompson (P)2015 Janice Thompson
The Sapphire Bride
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Ava Lewis is a jewelry maker, the only woman jeweler where she works or that she knows in the business. Ava opens her door to find her brother who immediately falls unconscious to the floor. When she gets him awake and onto the sofa, he tells her he's dying, wounded by a poisoned blade. He demands that she take his pouch full of jewels and run. The only option she sees is to sign up as a mail-order bride under an assumed name, Jane Smith. Seamus 'Lucky' Madigan is a saloon owner. He won three different saloons in poker games and now makes a good living from the businesses. He sees how happy his friend and former captain is with his mail-order bride and orders one for himself. He desires a bride who hasn't known every man in town in an intimate way. Someone he could introduce to his mother, if he had one alive. When the same man who killed her brother comes after Ava, it will take all Seamus's skill with a knife and as a part of a sniper unit to protect his new bride.
©2017 Cynthia Woolf (P)2017 Cynthia Woolf
Swinging on a Star
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Bella Rossi's life is nearing perfection. She's got the perfect guy, she's running a successful business, and she's about to plan her most ambitious wedding yet - a Renaissance-themed fairy tale come true, complete with period costumes and foods, horse-drawn carriages, and even a castle. There's just one hitch. The best man just happens to be Brock Benson, Hollywood's hottest and most eligible bachelor. Oh, and did we mention he's staying at the Rossi house to avoid the paparazzi? With all the pressure surrounding this wedding, Bella's not sure she's going to make it through. Add her starstruck sister, her feuding aunt and uncle, and a trio of large, sequined church ladies with even bigger personalities, and you've got a recipe for disaster and a lot of laughs. This hilarious romantic comedy is sure to delight both fans and new listeners alike.
©2015 Revell Publishing (P)2015 Janice Thompson
Egyptian Mythology: An Introduction to the Gods
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Egyptian gods have always held my fascination, from their usage in programs like Stargate to the similarities to other cultures' gods. There is just so much to find out about the temperamental, fickle, yet sometimes benevolent gods of Egypt. Inside this guide, I take a look at the gods that shaped one of the greatest nations on earth.
©2020 A M Publishing (P)2020 A M Publishing
Old Money, New Woman
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In Old Money, New Woman, author Byron Tully provides powerful insights and wit-soaked wisdom to help you make the most of your money and improve the quality of your life. Revealing eight "old money secrets" for women, the author shares time-tested tips and step-by-step strategies used by the women of America's upper class, generation after generation. From education and etiquette to cosmetics and clothing, this must-listen book details the coveted, rarely-discussed fundamentals that any woman can use to achieve financial independence, discover her personal style, and make the most of every opportunity. Exercises will help you understand where you are in life, improve your decision-making process, and identify illusions that may be holding you back. And that's just the beginning.... The author also profiles "Exemplars", women who made extraordinary contributions to our world and culture, including: Coco Chanel, the French fashion icon who made her career comeback at the age of 73; Madame Curie, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist who discovered and harnessed X-ray technology; and Princess Diana, whose charisma and will brought global attention to the AIDS epidemic. Included as well is a celebration of "First Ladies", trailblazers who were the first women to accomplish great things in science, politics, sports, and business. With 18 chapters full of eye-opening information and life-changing inspiration, Old Money, New Woman is an audiobook and a guidebook - a "life manual" packed with effective tools, enlightening examples, and soul-searching questions only you can answer - all with one goal in mind: to help you make it in the modern world.
©2018 Byron G Tully (P)2019 Byron G Tully