Rakuten Kobo

Skip side bar filters

Audiobook

Yellow Fairy Book, The

by Andrew Lang ...

Narrated by Simon Hester ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Andrew Lang - The Fairy Tale Books
Unabridged

12 hours 16 min

The Yellow Fairy Book is one of the celebrated fairy-tale collections edited by Andrew Lang (1844–1912), the Scottish poet, folklorist, historian, and literary critic. Lang devoted much of his life to gathering and retelling traditional stories from around the world, making them accessible to generations of readers. Although his name appears on the cover, the work of translating and adapting many ... Read more

$16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Also available as: eBooks

The Yellow Fairy Book is one of the celebrated fairy-tale collections edited by Andrew Lang (1844–1912), the Scottish poet, folklorist, historian, and literary critic. Lang devoted much of his life to gathering and retelling traditional stories from around the world, making them accessible to generations of readers. Although his name appears on the cover, the work of translating and adapting many
... Read more

Also available as: eBooks
Audiobook

H.G Wells - Selected Short Stories

by H.G Wells ...

Narrated by Simon Hester ...

Unabridged

5 hours 58 min

Head Stories Audio presents 16 selected short stories by one of the genre’s masters, H.G. Wells.Not unexpectedly some, such as “The Crystal Egg” and “The Remarkable Case of Davidson’s Eyes” are typical of Wells’ popular science fiction and explore the possibilities of time and space.Others like “The Moth” and “The Red Room” are classics of horror. Wells could equally be humorous and show no hint ... Read more

$8.50 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Head Stories Audio presents 16 selected short stories by one of the genre’s masters, H.G. Wells.Not unexpectedly some, such as “The Crystal Egg” and “The Remarkable Case of Davidson’s Eyes” are typical of Wells’ popular science fiction and explore the possibilities of time and space.Others like “The Moth” and “The Red Room” are classics of horror. Wells could equally be humorous and show no hint
... Read more
Audiobook

Green Fairy Book, The

by Andrew Lang ...

Narrated by Simon Hester ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Andrew Lang - The Fairy Tale Books
Unabridged

13 hours 27 min

In The Green Fairy Book, Andrew Lang continues his celebrated work of gathering fairy tales from many nations into one collection, preserving stories that have delighted generations and offering them anew to young readers—and to all who value the enduring charm of folklore. This volume, the third in Lang’s famous “Coloured” Fairy Book series, draws its tales from an especially wide array of ... Read more

$13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Also available as: eBooks

In The Green Fairy Book, Andrew Lang continues his celebrated work of gathering fairy tales from many nations into one collection, preserving stories that have delighted generations and offering them anew to young readers—and to all who value the enduring charm of folklore. This volume, the third in Lang’s famous “Coloured” Fairy Book series, draws its tales from an especially wide array of
... Read more

Also available as: eBooks
Audiobook

Once On A Time

by A. A. Milne ...

Narrated by Simon Hester ...

Unabridged

6 hours 9 min

There is a particular magic in stories that begin with "Once on a time." These four simple words have an uncanny ability to unlock our imaginations, inviting us into worlds where anything is possible and where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. In the stories which follow, A.A. Milne, a masterful weaver of whimsy and wit, invites us to share in such magic.Known and beloved for his Winnie-the-Pooh ... Read more

$9.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Also available as: eBook

There is a particular magic in stories that begin with "Once on a time." These four simple words have an uncanny ability to unlock our imaginations, inviting us into worlds where anything is possible and where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. In the stories which follow, A.A. Milne, a masterful weaver of whimsy and wit, invites us to share in such magic.Known and beloved for his Winnie-the-Pooh
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Audiobook

Picture of Dorian Gray, The

by Oscar Wilde ...

Narrated by Simon Hester ...

Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

The Picture of Dorian Gray is a novel which shocks us still. The sensibilities of its original Victorian readership may have blanched at the exoticism and barely disguised eroticism which drip from Wilde’s prose, but for us today who barely look twice at such things, we find something much more horrific at the heart of the book.Narration and music performed by Simon Hester. ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Also available as: eBooks

The Picture of Dorian Gray is a novel which shocks us still. The sensibilities of its original Victorian readership may have blanched at the exoticism and barely disguised eroticism which drip from Wilde’s prose, but for us today who barely look twice at such things, we find something much more horrific at the heart of the book.Narration and music performed by Simon Hester.
... Read more

Also available as: eBooks
Audiobook

Story of Dr. Dolittle, The

by Hugh Lofting ...

Narrated by Simon Hester ...

Unabridged

2 hours 51 min

Hugh Lofting’s The Story of Doctor Dolittle is a timeless tale that has delighted readers of all ages for over a century. Published in 1920, this charming story introduces us to the peculiar yet endearing Dr. John Dolittle, whose love for animals transcends the ordinary bounds of human-animal relationships. With the aid of his unique ability to speak the languages of animals, Dr. Dolittle embarks ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Also available as: eBook

Hugh Lofting’s The Story of Doctor Dolittle is a timeless tale that has delighted readers of all ages for over a century. Published in 1920, this charming story introduces us to the peculiar yet endearing Dr. John Dolittle, whose love for animals transcends the ordinary bounds of human-animal relationships. With the aid of his unique ability to speak the languages of animals, Dr. Dolittle embarks
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Audiobook

Lord Peter Views the Body

by Dorothy L. Sayers ...

Narrated by Simon Hester ...

Unabridged

11 hours 33 min

"Lord Peter Views the Body," first published in 1928, stands as a brilliant testament to Dorothy L. Sayers' mastery of the detective genre. This collection of short stories offers readers an intimate glimpse into the world of Lord Peter Wimsey, one of the most beloved detectives in literary history. With his characteristic charm, incisive wit, and an unerring sense of justice, Lord Peter navigates ... Read more

$13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Lord Peter Views the Body," first published in 1928, stands as a brilliant testament to Dorothy L. Sayers' mastery of the detective genre. This collection of short stories offers readers an intimate glimpse into the world of Lord Peter Wimsey, one of the most beloved detectives in literary history. With his characteristic charm, incisive wit, and an unerring sense of justice, Lord Peter navigates
... Read more
Audiobook

Man Who Knew Too Much, The

by G.K Chesterton ...

Narrated by Simon Hester ...

Unabridged

7 hours 4 min

In the realm of mystery and intrigue, few tales possess the captivating allure and timeless charm as G.K. Chesterton's "The Man Who Knew Too Much." Originally penned in an era ripe with fascination for detective fiction, Chesterton's work continues to mesmerize readers across generations with its ingenious plots, vivid characters, and profound insights into the human condition.Published in 1922, ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Also available as: eBooks

In the realm of mystery and intrigue, few tales possess the captivating allure and timeless charm as G.K. Chesterton's "The Man Who Knew Too Much." Originally penned in an era ripe with fascination for detective fiction, Chesterton's work continues to mesmerize readers across generations with its ingenious plots, vivid characters, and profound insights into the human condition.Published in 1922,
... Read more

Also available as: eBooks
Audiobook

Tales from Shakespeare

by Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb ...

Narrated by Simon Hester ...

Unabridged

11 hours 3 min

The famous and thrilling stories of William Shakespeare's plays are lovingly retold in equally poetic language by Charles and Mary Lamb. First published in 1807 and intended as an introduction to the plays for children, these retellings have a beauty of their own which still captivate today.Music and narration by Simon Hester. ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Also available as: eBooks

The famous and thrilling stories of William Shakespeare's plays are lovingly retold in equally poetic language by Charles and Mary Lamb. First published in 1807 and intended as an introduction to the plays for children, these retellings have a beauty of their own which still captivate today.Music and narration by Simon Hester.
... Read more

Also available as: eBooks
Audiobook

Tono-Bungay

by H.G Wells ...

Narrated by Simon Hester ...

Unabridged

17 hours 5 min

First published in 1909, Tono-Bungay is one of H.G. Wells’s most striking novels, blending sharp social critique with personal reflection. It tells the story of George Ponderevo, a scientifically minded young man who becomes entangled in the world of speculative business through his uncle’s fraudulent patent medicine, Tono-Bungay. Through George’s journey—from an obscure provincial upbringing to ... Read more

$14.50 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Also available as: eBook

First published in 1909, Tono-Bungay is one of H.G. Wells’s most striking novels, blending sharp social critique with personal reflection. It tells the story of George Ponderevo, a scientifically minded young man who becomes entangled in the world of speculative business through his uncle’s fraudulent patent medicine, Tono-Bungay. Through George’s journey—from an obscure provincial upbringing to
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Audiobook

Wind in the Willows, The

by Kenneth Grahame ...

Narrated by Simon Hester ...

Unabridged

6 hours 33 min

Although accepted to be a classic of children's literature, Kenneth Grahame's tale of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad is layered with the universal themes of nature, longing, belonging, awe and friendship; all woven around the exciting adventures of the incorrigible Mr Toad and his faithful companion's attempts to tame his wayward spirit. ... Read more

$10.05 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Also available as: eBooks

Although accepted to be a classic of children's literature, Kenneth Grahame's tale of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad is layered with the universal themes of nature, longing, belonging, awe and friendship; all woven around the exciting adventures of the incorrigible Mr Toad and his faithful companion's attempts to tame his wayward spirit.
... Read more

Also available as: eBooks
Audiobook

Hound of the Baskervilles, The

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ...

Narrated by Simon Hester ...

Series series
Unabridged

6 hours 35 min

Arguably the most famous Sherlock Holmes story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.Dr Watson is sent by Holmes to the wilds of Dartmoor to protect the young Sir Henry Baskerville, heir to a substantial fortune but also threatened bythe historic Baskerville curse. Are supernatural powers at work in the shape of a diabolical hound? Or does a criminal hand lay behind the mystery?And why does Sherlock Holmes ... Read more

$9.50 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Also available as: eBooks

Arguably the most famous Sherlock Holmes story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.Dr Watson is sent by Holmes to the wilds of Dartmoor to protect the young Sir Henry Baskerville, heir to a substantial fortune but also threatened bythe historic Baskerville curse. Are supernatural powers at work in the shape of a diabolical hound? Or does a criminal hand lay behind the mystery?And why does Sherlock Holmes
... Read more

Also available as: eBooks