Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks

The Legends of King Arthur and his Knights

"Embark on a Legendary Journey with Sir James Knowles' The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights Dive into the realm of chivalry, magic, and epic adventures with Sir James Knowles' The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights. This edition, revitalizing Arthurian legends for a 19th-century audience, brings to life King Arthur's noble quests, the mystic allure of Merlin, and the valor of the Knights of the Round Table. Knowles, intertwining history with myth, presents a narrative rich in leadership, loyalty, and moral values. Knowles' unique fusion of literary craftsmanship and architectural precision elevates this collection beyond mere tales of folklore, making it a timeless exploration of themes that resonate with readers of all ages. Whether it's the pursuit of the Holy Grail or the adventures woven around Camelot, Knowles invites you on an enthralling journey that celebrates the essence of heroism and the enduring power of legend. With The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights, prepare to be whisked into a world where myth and history blend seamlessly, offering a compelling narrative that has captivated hearts and minds for centuries. Rediscover the legend of Arthur, through Knowles' lens, in a classic tale that echoes the noble quests of yesteryear in today's quest for values and bravery. This audiobook was narrated and produced by RAM Studios, where humans and artificial intelligence collaborate to create an excellent listening experience. (The reading is done primarily by AI)"

Sir James Knowles (Author), Anna Isaksen (Narrator)

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The Huntsman's Heart: A Retelling of Snow White

"Princess Snow and Prince Henri’s kingdoms have been at enmity for a thousand years. But when a dark queen rises, they have little choice but to join forces. If they don’t, not only will their kingdoms fall…but the entire western realm. Princess Snow has been sheltered since she was born, hidden away in a secret garden at her terrified father’s behest. Upon her father’s death, however, her brother grants her the freedom of which she’s always dreamed. He even introduces her to his new wife, who has already gained the reputation of being the most beautiful woman in all of Tumen–with a heart of jealousy and fear. Barely escaping the castle with her life, Snow stumbles upon a group of kind-hearted mountain men…and the aggravatingly handsome prince who claims to have come at her brother’s request. Crown Prince Henri Fortier of Destin had no intentions of venturing into the heart of his enemy’s lands. But when the new king of Tumen begs Henri to find his missing sister, Henri goes in hopes of making peace. The princess is indeed alive, but helping her would be much easier if she didn’t resent him so much-confusing him even more when he finds himself drawn to her…and wonders whether she’s secretly drawn to him as well. None of that will matter, however, if the evil queen has her way. Her dark tendrils reach far beyond the boundaries of their own kingdoms. And if these two unlikely allies can’t stop her, a shadow of misery and oppression will overtake everyone they love.  If you want the magic of Narnia and the romance of fairy tales, read this clean fantasy retelling of Snow White today for magical mystery, clean, passionate romance, and heroic happily-ever-afters. Author’s Note: The Huntsman’s Heart is the continued story of Prince Henri from Beauty Beheld, but it can be read as a standalone novel."

Brittany Fichter (Author), Lorana Hoopes (Narrator)

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Poemhood: Our Black Revival: History, Folklore & the Black Experience: A Young Adult Poetry Antholog

"''A rich, thoughtful anthology exploring centuries of Black poetry.'' —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ''This deep and complex assemblage of Black poetry culminates in a joyful, painful, and emotionally rich experience.'' —Publishers Weekly (starred review) ''An eclectic mix of Black experiences fills this unmatched anthology that features both modern poets, such as Nikki Giovanni and Ibi Zoboi, and 'the brilliant Black poets who are now ancestors'... A fresh canon for poetry studies.''—ALA Booklist (starred review) ''An excellent collection of poetry that is an insightful read on the Black experience''—School and Library Journal Starring thirty-seven poets, with contributions from acclaimed authors, including Kwame Alexander, Ibi Zoboi, and Nikki Giovanni, this breathtaking Black YA poetry anthology edited by National Book Award finalist Amber McBride, Taylor Byas, and Erica Martin celebrates Black poetry, folklore, and culture. Come, claim your wings. Lift your life above the earth, return to the land of your father’s birth. What exactly is it to be Black in America? Well, for some, it’s learning how to morph the hatred placed by others into love for oneself; for others, it’s unearthing the strength it takes to continue to hold one’s swagger when multitudinous factors work to make Black lives crumble. For some, it’s gathering around the kitchen table as Grandma tells the story of Anansi the spider, while for others it's grinning from ear to ear while eating auntie’s spectacular 7Up cake. Black experiences and traditions are complex, striking, and vast—they stretch longer than the Nile and are four times as deep—and carry more than just unimaginable pain—there is also joy. Featuring an all-star group of thirty-seven powerful poetic voices, including such luminaries as Kwame Alexander, James Baldwin, Ibi Zoboi, Audre Lorde, Nikki Giovanni, and Gwendolyn Brooks, this riveting anthology depicts the diversity of the Black experience by fostering a conversation about race, faith, heritage, and resilience between fresh poets and the literary ancestors that came before them. Edited by Taylor Byas, Erica Martin, and Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winner Amber McBride, Poemhood will simultaneously highlight the duality and nuance at the crux of so many Black experiences with poetry being the psalm constantly playing. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection pick!"

Amber Mcbride, Erica Martin, Taylor Byas (Author), Angel Pean, Greg Campbell (Narrator)

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Sky's End

"Plummet into a kill-or-be-killed competition where a scrappy underdog hell-bent on revenge must claw his way to the top in this thrilling YA fantasy debut Exiled to live as a Low, sixteen-year-old Conrad refuses to become heir to his murderous uncle. But Meritocracy is a harsh and unforgiving rule on the floating island of Holmstead, and when his ailing mother is killed by monstrous gorgantauns, Conrad cuts a deal to save the only family he has left. To rescue his sister from his uncle's clutches, Conrad must enter the Selection of the Twelve Trades. Hunter, the deadliest of all the Trades, gains a fresh recruit with Conrad. Now he must endure vigorous training, manipulative peers, and the Gauntlet-a brutal final test that yields riches and status to whichever skyship crew kills the most gorgantauns. Forced to serve in the lowest of stations and unseen by all, Conrad overhears whispers of rebellion in the dark. Conrad had never known anything existed below the toxic black clouds of the Skylands . . . until now. Grab your copy of Book One of the Above the Black trilogy today! This action-packed series is reminiscent of Attack on Titan and The Hunger Games-a great pick for fans of Pierce Brown, Scott Westerfeld, and Veronica Roth."

Marc J Gregson (Author), Vikas Adam (Narrator)

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Becoming a Beaufont

"Something priceless has been stolen…carefully hidden away… It’s a book unlike any other—full of the Shadow Walker coven’s secrets. To stop these evil witches and warlocks from destroying Los Angeles, the House of Fourteen must have this book. Ironically, only a witch hunter who was hidden from the world can find it. Rose Beaufont. Only someone once hidden can discover that which is magically lost. But to do so, Rose must face an insurmountable challenge. She must discover who she really is. Rose must truly become a Beaufont, by embracing all aspects of herself. But will she like what she learns? Her mother hid her for a reason. Some believe the halfling to be a mistake. As Buddha once said, “Only three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” And this truth is more dangerous than anyone ever expected… Can Rose embrace who she truly is to find the book and stop the wicked witches terrorizing Los Angeles? The fate of mortals, the Beaufonts and the city depends upon it."

Michael Anderle, Sarah Noffke (Author), Dara Rosenberg (Narrator)

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The Frozen Sun Saga: Books 1–3

"Warriors. Tyrants. Gods. She will stand against them all. Book 1: Beasts of the Frozen Sun Burn brightly. Love fiercely. For all else is dust. Every child of Glasnith learns the last words of the god-gifted mortal Aillira, and Lira of clan Stone, a descendant of Aillira with the power to read people’s souls, knows the story better than most. When a golden-haired warrior washes up on the shores of her homeland, Lira helps the wounded man. But as they form a bond forbidden by both their clans, Lira finds herself facing the same tragic fate as her ancestor. Book 2: Kingdom of Ice and Bone Lira of Stone watched her home burn and her clan fall beneath the sword of the warlord known as the Dragon. She believes the man she loves, a warrior who defected from the Dragon’s army, is dead. Alongside her exiled brother and his band of refugees, she will fight the forces that conquered her island. But the greatest danger may come from Lira herself—with the blood of banished gods running through her veins, she’s become a weapon, and no one is safe from the power of her wrath. Book 3: Souls of Fire and Steel To save her lover’s life, Lira of Stone swore allegiance to the Dragon. She’s transformed into his weapon—the Dragon’s death-bringer, using her gifts to conquer nations and unleash demons. Yet part of Lira seeks a way to free herself. In the final installment of the Frozen Sun Saga, Lira and Reyker face off as enemies, confront their worst nightmares, and make their last stand against the Dragon. But can a god be killed? And if so, at what cost?"

Jill Criswell (Author), Alana Kerr Collins, Tim Campbell (Narrator)

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Throne of Serpents

"Wren’s world shattered the day Arrik became king and broke every promise he’d made to her. Fueled by rage and betrayal, she must double-cross her husband to save the realm from war. But with every passing day, as her devilish king tries to entice Wren to stand by his side, she finds herself struggling not to fall for his charms and seduction. After years of scheming, Arrik finally held the world in his hands. But it wasn’t enough. Secretly, he’d always wanted someone to share it with, but his queen was hiding something from him. On the brink of civil unrest, he must secure his power at all costs. Even if it means losing the woman he loves. Passionate and heart pounding, Throne of Serpents is the epic conclusion of the Dragon Isle Wars. This romantic villain fantasy is inspired by tales of Beauty and the Beast, Vikings, and Reylo. It's perfect for listeners who love Glint, A Deal with the Elf King, The Bridge Kingdom, and The Serpent & the Wings of Night."

Frost Kay (Author), Katherine Littrell, Paul Bellantoni (Narrator)

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Make Me a Liar

"Caught red handed, for a crime she didn't commit. Within the secret circles of Harvey Davis High School, everyone knows Tia Dante is worth her weight in hall passes. Using her genetic gift of transferable consciousness, she can slip inside your mind and do your dirty work—humiliate your cheating boyfriend, bring a bully to his knees, tell your boss where to stick it—and then return your body with no one the wiser. No task is too awkward, and unlike the competition, she takes care of business without peeking at your goods. But while Tia is occupied during a routine payback mission, someone uses her body for a few dirty deeds of their own…like murdering the town prosecutor. With the crime caught on camera and no concrete alibi, Tia is forced to ask her infuriatingly gorgeous ex—Nash Brock--to help unravel the mystery. The heat is on, in more ways than one, and a few stray bullets later, Tia is in a frantic race against the clock to find the killer before they find her."

Melissa Landers (Author), Gail Shalan (Narrator)

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Grimm's Fairy Tales

"Thirty-one of the most well known and most loved of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm's fairy tales."

The Brothers Grimm (Author), Mike Cuellar (Narrator)

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Kingdom Soul

"Besmium has been reduced to rubble, and sinister Camelot reigns supreme.Abandoned by Minseo, brother of the fallen king, widowed Charlotte's path is perilous. New to life beyond her walls, she's forced to face the winter and motherhood alone, while being hunted by a soldier whose life's goal depends on her capture. When whispers reach Minseo that Queen Charlotte survived, he decides to leave his drunken shame behind and seek his lost love. He knows finding her won't be terribly difficult but protecting both her and daughter Morgana is a different errand—one requiring more than time's power to heal. Beyond the landscape of lies and treachery, Charlotte will need to navigate her feelings wisely. Can Minseo be trusted with the ultimate secret? Wherever young Morgana goes, a trail of ash is left behind, in consequence of something sought by sorcerers and mortal fiends...united, closing in. Two fates present in seeking redemption: win her love or lose his soul. One must emerge. With even more twists, intrigue, and swoon-worthy romance, this sparkling sequel to Kingdom Cold will captivate readers who loved C.J. Redwine's Defiance, or Kiera Cass's Selection."

Brittni Chenelle (Author), Lessa Lamb, Matthew H. Longoria (Narrator)

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Mermaids Never Drown: Tales to Dive For

"A Vietnamese mermaid caught between two worlds. A siren who falls for Poseidon’s son. A boy secretly pining for the merboy who saved him years ago. A storm that brings humans and mermaids together. Generations of family secrets and pain. Find all these and more in this gripping new collection that will reel you in from the very first page! Welcome to an ocean of hurt, fear, confusion, rage, hope, humor, discovery, and love in its many forms. Edited by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, Mermaids Never Drown features beloved authors Darcie Little Badger, Kalynn Bayron, Preeti Chhibber, Rebecca Coffindaffer, Julie C. Dao, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Adriana Herrera, June Hur, Katherine Locke, Kerri Maniscalco, Julie Murphy, Gretchen Schreiber, and Julian Winters. 'A seaworthy anthology featuring stories as original as they are enchanting by a range of beloved YA authors ... Themes of self-discovery and bonds with nature recur throughout this anthology that features effortless and extensive queer representation. Readers will find favorite tales of mermaid lore in this collection, brimming with myth and magic.'—Kirkus"

Adriana Herrera, Darcie Little Badger, Gretchen Schreiber, Julian Winters, Julie C. Dao, Julie Murphy, June Hur, Kalynn Bayron, Katherine Locke, Kerri Maniscalco, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Natalie C. Parker, Preeti Chhibber, Rebecca Coffindaffer, Zoraida Cordova (Author), André Santana, Jasmin Walker, Quyen Ngo, Soneela Nankani, Victoria Villarreal (Narrator)

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[Chinese] - 木偶奇遇记

"《木偶奇遇记》是意大利作家卡洛·科洛迪创作的童话，也是其代表作，发表于1880年。 作品讲述当仁慈木匠皮帕诺睡觉的时候，梦见一位蓝色的天使赋予他最心爱的木偶皮诺曹生命，于是小木偶开始了他的冒险。 如果他要成为真正的男孩，他必须通过勇气、忠心以及诚实的考验。在历险中，他因贪玩而逃学，因贪心而受骗，还因此变成了驴子。最后，他掉进一只大鲸鱼的腹中，意外与皮帕诺相逢…… 经过这次历险，皮诺曹终于长大了，他变得诚实、勤劳、善良，成为了一个真真正正的男孩。 该作品于1940年被迪斯尼公司改编为动画电影，后分别于1983年和2002年翻拍真人版。 Notice: The audiobook is narrated in Mandarin 注意：有声书的演播语言是中文（普通话）"

〔意大利〕卡洛·科洛迪 (Author), 若水无忧 (Narrator)

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