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Afterbirth

A Novel

by Emma Cleary ...

An unsettling, hypnotic descent into the visceral heart of “mommy horror,” Afterbirth is a story of fractured sisterhood, aching hunger, and irrevocable transformation—reverberating with the echoes of classic horror cinema.In the wake of a fraught and ill-omened romance, Brooke arrives in Vancouver to care for her sister Izzy, who is preparing to undergo reproductive surgery. But Izzy’s rapidly ... Read more

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An unsettling, hypnotic descent into the visceral heart of “mommy horror,” Afterbirth is a story of fractured sisterhood, aching hunger, and irrevocable transformation—reverberating with the echoes of classic horror cinema.In the wake of a fraught and ill-omened romance, Brooke arrives in Vancouver to care for her sister Izzy, who is preparing to undergo reproductive surgery. But Izzy’s rapidly
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Best British Short Stories 2015

by Rebecca Swirsky, Matthew Sperling, Joanna Walsh, Jenn Ashworth, Tamar Hodes, Bee Lewis, Uschi Gatward, Emma Cleary, Jim Hinks, Jonathan Gibbs, Neil Campbell, Hilary Mantel, Alan McCormick, Alison Moore, Helen Marshall, Julianne Pachico, Helen Simpson, Charles Wilkinson, Nicholas Royle, K. J. Orr, Tracey S. Rosenberg ...

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"Hilary Mantel and Helen Simpson feature in the nation's favourite annual guide to the short story, now in its fifth year …"Best British Short Stories invites you to judge a book by its cover – or more accurately, by its title. This new series aims to reprint the best short stories published in the previous calendar year by British writers, whether based in the UK or elsewhere. The editor's brief ... Read more

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"Hilary Mantel and Helen Simpson feature in the nation's favourite annual guide to the short story, now in its fifth year …"Best British Short Stories invites you to judge a book by its cover – or more accurately, by its title. This new series aims to reprint the best short stories published in the previous calendar year by British writers, whether based in the UK or elsewhere. The editor's brief
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Afterbirth

A Novel

by Emma Cleary ...

Narrated by Julia Cranney ...

Unabridged

11 hours 11 min

An unsettling, hypnotic descent into the visceral heart of “mommy horror,” Afterbirth is a story of fractured sisterhood, aching hunger, and irrevocable transformation—reverberating with the echoes of classic horror cinema.In the wake of a fraught and ill-omened romance, Brooke arrives in Vancouver to care for her sister Izzy, who is preparing to undergo reproductive surgery. But Izzy’s rapidly ... Read more

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An unsettling, hypnotic descent into the visceral heart of “mommy horror,” Afterbirth is a story of fractured sisterhood, aching hunger, and irrevocable transformation—reverberating with the echoes of classic horror cinema.In the wake of a fraught and ill-omened romance, Brooke arrives in Vancouver to care for her sister Izzy, who is preparing to undergo reproductive surgery. But Izzy’s rapidly
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Mom Brain

A Novel

by Nicole Hackett ...

Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld ...

Unabridged

8 hours 41 min

“Hackett’s skillful plotting and character work will keep readers hooked…”- Publishers WeeklyCan a luxury resort transform her life by giving her back control? Georgia Evans thinks it sounds too good to be true. Turns out her motherly intuition isn't wrong . . . In the vein of Liane Moriarty's Nine Perfect Strangers, Mom Brain turns a discerning eye toward society's view on modern motherhood and ... Read more

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“Hackett’s skillful plotting and character work will keep readers hooked…”- Publishers WeeklyCan a luxury resort transform her life by giving her back control? Georgia Evans thinks it sounds too good to be true. Turns out her motherly intuition isn't wrong . . . In the vein of Liane Moriarty's Nine Perfect Strangers, Mom Brain turns a discerning eye toward society's view on modern motherhood and
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Supplication

A Novel

by Nour Abi-Nakhoul ...

Narrated by Natalie Liconti ...

Unabridged

5 hours 32 min

**"Astonishing." -Claudia Dey, author of Daughter.A hallucinatory horror novel set deeply in the consciousness of a woman exploring a changed and frightening world.**Our protagonist comes to in a basement, tied to a chair, with a man looming over her. But someone has a knife.We follow her as she emerges from captivity into an unnamed, nightmarish city, seeking some meaning to her new reality. As ... Read more

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**"Astonishing." -Claudia Dey, author of Daughter.A hallucinatory horror novel set deeply in the consciousness of a woman exploring a changed and frightening world.**Our protagonist comes to in a basement, tied to a chair, with a man looming over her. But someone has a knife.We follow her as she emerges from captivity into an unnamed, nightmarish city, seeking some meaning to her new reality. As
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Mother of God

A Novel

by Sara Peters ...

Narrated by Sara Peters ...

Unabridged

7 hours 36 min

A landmark literary novel of psychological horror from the author of I Become a Delight to My Enemies.Marlene calls herself a psychic wound healer, but really, her paranormal abilities are restricted to visions.In fact, they’re restricted to visions of just one person.Her mother, Darlene.The visions started when Marlene was nine: a symbol and a symptom of an unfathomably deep maternal connection; ... Read more

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A landmark literary novel of psychological horror from the author of I Become a Delight to My Enemies.Marlene calls herself a psychic wound healer, but really, her paranormal abilities are restricted to visions.In fact, they’re restricted to visions of just one person.Her mother, Darlene.The visions started when Marlene was nine: a symbol and a symptom of an unfathomably deep maternal connection;
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Spoiled Milk

A Novel

by Avery Curran ...

Narrated by Charlotte Ryder ...

Unabridged

10 hours 55 min

**A thrilling gothic debut • The untimely death of a student at a girls’ boarding school marks the first in a haunting series of escalating supernatural events, and uncovers buried truths of teenage repression, queer desire, and the everyday horror of coming of age."A truly impeccable novel.” —Julia Armfield, author of Our Wives Under the Sea"This book destroyed me.” —Tamsyn Muir, author of Gideon ... Read more

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**A thrilling gothic debut • The untimely death of a student at a girls’ boarding school marks the first in a haunting series of escalating supernatural events, and uncovers buried truths of teenage repression, queer desire, and the everyday horror of coming of age."A truly impeccable novel.” —Julia Armfield, author of Our Wives Under the Sea"This book destroyed me.” —Tamsyn Muir, author of Gideon
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They Fear Not Men in the Woods

by Gretchen McNeil ...

Narrated by Justis Bolding ...

Unabridged

11 hours 13 min

For fans of Midsommar**, Catriona Ward, and Sarah Gailey, this addictively readable modern horror novel unfolds like a movie with a climax you’ll never see coming**When Jen Monroe hears her father's remains have been found, she returns home to disprove his death, only to find the forests of rural Washington are hiding horrors beyond imaginingSeven years ago, Jen Monroe left behind her hometown of ... Read more

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For fans of Midsommar**, Catriona Ward, and Sarah Gailey, this addictively readable modern horror novel unfolds like a movie with a climax you’ll never see coming**When Jen Monroe hears her father's remains have been found, she returns home to disprove his death, only to find the forests of rural Washington are hiding horrors beyond imaginingSeven years ago, Jen Monroe left behind her hometown of
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Trad Wife

A Novel

by Saratoga Schaefer ...

Narrated by Rachel L. Jacobs ...

Unabridged

11 hours 11 min

A "traditional wife" influencer allows a demonic creature to impregnate her in this unnerving horror novel, perfect for fans of Nightbitch and Mary, from the author of Serial Killer Support Group.Every #tradwife needs a baby. She’ll get one at any cost.When Camille Deming isn’t cooking, cleaning, or homesteading in her picture-perfect country farmhouse, she’s posting about her tradwife lifestyle ... Read more

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A "traditional wife" influencer allows a demonic creature to impregnate her in this unnerving horror novel, perfect for fans of Nightbitch and Mary, from the author of Serial Killer Support Group.Every #tradwife needs a baby. She’ll get one at any cost.When Camille Deming isn’t cooking, cleaning, or homesteading in her picture-perfect country farmhouse, she’s posting about her tradwife lifestyle
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I Love You Don't Die

A Novel

by Jade Song ...

Narrated by Catherine Ho ...

Unabridged

8 hours 13 min

Acclaimed author Jade Song (Chlorine) returns with her latest literary exploration: a lyrical, poignant, and heartfelt novel about the meaning of love, friendship, debt, depression, and death in New York City—a coming-of-age for a new generation, in the vein of Sally Rooney and Ottessa Moshfegh.For as far back as she can remember, Vicky has been fascinated and obsessed with death as the only ... Read more

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Acclaimed author Jade Song (Chlorine) returns with her latest literary exploration: a lyrical, poignant, and heartfelt novel about the meaning of love, friendship, debt, depression, and death in New York City—a coming-of-age for a new generation, in the vein of Sally Rooney and Ottessa Moshfegh.For as far back as she can remember, Vicky has been fascinated and obsessed with death as the only
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Murder Bimbo

A Novel

by Rebecca Novack ...

Narrated by Jennifer Pickens ...

Unabridged

7 hours 20 min

“Deviously intelligent...Irresistible.” —The New York Times Book Review • “Murder Bimbo is Gone Girl for the Luigi Mangione era.” —Catherine Lacey, author of Biography of XThe exhilaratingly twisty story of a sex worker turned political assassin on the run, Murder Bimbo is a fiercely fresh take on truth, murder, and optics in our national moment that “will keep y... ... Read more

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“Deviously intelligent...Irresistible.” —The New York Times Book Review • “Murder Bimbo is Gone Girl for the Luigi Mangione era.” —Catherine Lacey, author of Biography of XThe exhilaratingly twisty story of a sex worker turned political assassin on the run, Murder Bimbo is a fiercely fresh take on truth, murder, and optics in our national moment that “will keep y...
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She Waits Where Shadows Gather

A Novel

by Michelle Tang ...

Narrated by Amielynn Abellera ...

Unabridged

10 hours 30 min

Parents should pass down stories, not spirits…Avery and Carlos Tam have built their lives on logic, not legends. Carlos, the host of a hit reality show that exposes paranormal hoaxes, has made a name disproving the supernatural.But when they travel to his ancestral home in the Philippines, darkness clings to every corner. The mirrors are shrouded. The housekeeper won't stay in the house alone. And ... Read more

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Parents should pass down stories, not spirits…Avery and Carlos Tam have built their lives on logic, not legends. Carlos, the host of a hit reality show that exposes paranormal hoaxes, has made a name disproving the supernatural.But when they travel to his ancestral home in the Philippines, darkness clings to every corner. The mirrors are shrouded. The housekeeper won't stay in the house alone. And
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