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A Treatise on the True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin by St. Louis-Marie Grignon De Montfort

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A Treatise on the True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin by St. Louis-Marie Grignon De Montfort

Considered by many to be the greatest single book of Marian spirituality ever written, A Treatise on the True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin, is St. Louis de Montfort’s classic statement on the spiritual way to Jesus Christ though the Blessed Virgin Mary. In this volume Montfort goes through the various aspects of this devotion explaining what is true devotion and outlining what is false devotion, explaining that devotion to Mary is not an optional devotion like any other devotion to the Saints. He boldly claims that devotion to Mary is necessary in becoming a living image of Christ in this world, making no distinction between devotion to Mary and devotion to Jesus. In this book the Saint invites those that are capable of understanding this devotion to embark on a journey of entering more deeply into the inner life of Jesus and Mary and by so doing to grow in holiness. Included are a series of meditations and prayers that assist in making a consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

5 hours and 2 minutes

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A Story of Love by Francis Cassilly

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A Story of Love by Francis Cassilly

Not a “love story”, A Story of Love, is rather the story of love, the love of God, which He has for each of us, and the experience of its beauty and wonder when we unify ourselves to Our Divine Creator. As Father Cassilly explains, this love, which every man and woman was created to experience, is an ardor so intense and fulfilling that it scarcely seems possible to grasp, yet one that is offered to every human person who opens his heart and mind to its beauty and wonder. He shows how this ultimate love is the basis of all true love that we experience and how it introduces itself at the beginning of our lives and faithfully endures throughout our lives, leading to its ultimate fulfillment at the end of our earthly pilgrimage.

4 hours and 7 minutes.

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A Royal Son and Mother by Pauline von Hugel

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A Royal Son and Mother by Pauline von Hugel

A Royal Son and Mother tells the story of the devout and long-suffering “Apostle of the Alleghenies”, as Fr. Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin came to be known. Born the son of noble parents, Prince Dimitri Alexeievich, a Russian ambassador to the Netherlands, and the Prussian Countess Adelheid Amalie von Schmettau, Dimitri’s early life was one of inherited privilege . He was raised Russian Orthodox, lived very nominally by his family. However, in his teens his mother returned to the Faith of her youth, and Dimitri influenced greatly by her circle of friends, intellectuals, and priests, converted to the Catholic Faith, following her miraculous recovery from a serious illness. Although the ambassador had planned a military career for his son and had sent him to America for an education, he was shocked to learn that his son had renounced his inheritance and had entered a seminary instead. Demetrius was ordained a Catholic priest in 1795 and devoted his life to ministering to the pioneers of rural Maryland and Pennsylvania. Braving every sort of danger and forgoing personal comfort, he established numerous missions in remote settlements across the Allegheny frontier. During his years as pastor in Loretto, Pennsylvania, his spiritual children grew in number from a dozen to over ten thousand. The story of this mother and son is a beautiful tale, like many seen through the ages, of a devout mother , holy and good, and the ensuing strong Faith of her child, who learned from the hand that rocked their cradle to love the Good God and serve him to heights of holiness that affected many.

1 hour and 29 minutes.

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The Story of the Treasure Seekers by E. Nesbit

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The Story of the Treasure Seekers by E. Nesbit

The Story of the Treasure Seekers tells of the entertaining adventures and frequent mishaps of the six Bastable children, Dora, Oswald, Dicky, Alice, Noel, and Horace Octavius (H. O.) and their attempts to assist their widowed father and “restore the fortunes of their fallen house” . The children are delightfully imaginative, well-read, well-spoken, thoughtful under the natural childish self-centeredness, and self-sufficient. There is an innocence and genuine decency to their interactions, and a true sibling comradery (they unequivocally accept and allow for each other’s differences/quirks), that is missing in our society and literature so much today. The various schemes the children try are clever, touching, and funny, and often end in mishap. Readers will laugh along at the humorous events, cry along at the sad moments, and enjoy the wholesome goodness of a classic written in a more genteel era.

4 Hours and 5 Minutes.

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The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting

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John Dolittle, M. D., was once a famous doctor. But, then he learned to talk Animal-Language, from his pet parrot, Polynesia, acquired several interesting pets, and gradually began to lose his patients. Finally the only patient who remains, the Cat’s-Meat-Man, makes a suggestion – why doesn’t he give up treating people and become an animal doctor? And so, Dr. Dolittle becomes an animal doctor, and life seems to be going well for a time. Unfortunately, when the good doctor adds an escaped crocodile to his store of pets, even the animals stop coming to see him. What to do?!? Children of all ages – and adults too – will enjoy the story of the Doctor and his animals as he travels to Africa and back, braves shipwrecks and pirates, escapes from prison, and tries to reunite a little boy with his kidnapped uncle, all with the help of his charming animal friends. Please note: this book was written at a different time and includes attitudes which are now considered racially derogatory. Modern editions (still under copyright) are available with some of this changed – this recording is of the original public domain text, as it was first published in 1920.

2 Hours and 23 Minutes.

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The Railway Children by E. Nesbit

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The Railway Children by E. Nesbit

Edith Nesbit’s classic story, in which three children, Roberta, Phyllis, and Peter are living a comfortable suburban life with their parents, a cook, and servant. One day two men arrive to visit their father and he leaves with them. The children wonder what’s going on, but their mother doesn’t want them to worry and tells them not to ask questions. Due to their father’s continuing absence, they are forced to move to the country, and are now in poorer circumstances, their mother providing what she can through the stories she writes. Delightfully, the children’s good  and cheerful natures serve them well in this turn of events, and they resiliently find things to enjoy in their new life. They come to know and love the ways of the nearby railways, developing the habit of waving to the train as it goes past and sometimes the people in the coaches wave back. Their friendly habit draws the attention and eventually friendship of one old gentleman who rides the trains, and he comes to help them in various ways. Eventually they find out what happened to their father, and to their great joy, he returns to them, quite fittingly, by train.  A happy ending to an engaging story, another great book by E. Nesbit!

4 Hours and 58 Minutes.

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The Outdoor Girls of Deepdale by Laura Lee Hope

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The Outdoor Girls of Deepdale by Laura Lee Hope

The Outdoor Girls of Deepdale was the first book in a long-running series centering around four girls: Betty Nelson, Mollie Billette, Amy Stonington, and Grace Ford. They are a wholesome bunch of girls, with a strong and good friendship, always ready for a lark. The series highlights the escapades and activities of the group, who decide to form a “Camping and Tramping Club”. Due to the girls’ many outdoor activities they become known as the “Outdoor Girls” in their city of Deepdale. The friends go on many exciting adventures and solve mysteries along the way. In this book the girls go on a long walking tour and in the process find a hundred dollar bill. Who owns the money and why is such a mysterious note attached? Listen in to find out!

3 Hours and 55 Minutes.

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The Moving Picture Girls by Laura Lee Hope

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Ruth and Alice DeVere and their father Hosmer struggle to make ends meet in New York City – times are hard, even for a talented actor like Mr. DeVere. Just as he successfully auditions for a new play, an old voice affliction renders him terribly hoarse and he loses the role. Despite voice rest and medical treatment, Mr. DeVere’s voice fails to improve, and it is impossible to find theatre work.

A friend and neighbour in their apartment building suggests that Mr. DeVere tries acting in the moving pictures (which being silent, would not need him to speak at all) but Mr. DeVere considers that business to be common and cheap. However, when they receive an eviction notice, and local shops refuse to extend credit, Mr. DeVere may have no choice … and where he goes, his daughters will follow.

4 Hours and 27 Minutes.

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Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett

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Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett

This story is about an American lad of 7 years old who lives with his young widowed mother in New York. He spends his days with his friend the grocery man Mr. Hobbs, the boot black Dick, and other young lads from his town. His best friend is his mother, whom he calls dearest, because that is what his papa used to call her. Cedric has curly blond hair, a sturdy young body, and a beautiful face that is only matched by his sweet temperament. He is always thinking of others and what they might need. One day, an English lawyer comes to Cedric’s house with news that will change his young life forever. Cedric’s papa was the son of a great Earl in England. The earl has lost all three of his sons and is now looking for his heir. He is a crusty old gentlemen with a hard, cold heart., who has spent his life chasing after his own pleasures and not caring for the needs of others, especially the needs his tenantry. He is extremely prejudiced against Americans and was outraged when his youngest son married an American woman. His proud heart views with disgust his young heir, before he even meets him, expecting him to be rude, uneducated, and selfish. Little does he know that meeting little Cedric will change his life forever. The sweet nature and innate kindness of the boy begins to rub off on the old earl, and he comes to see that Cedric, who befriends and cares for the poor and needy on the Earl’s estate, will be a better Earl than he has been.

5 Hours and 55 Minutes.

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Heidi by Johanna Spyri

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Heidi by Johanna Spyri

A warm and loving story, full of touching moments, Heidi, transports the listener from the fine air and freedom of the mountaintop, to the confines of the bustling city of Frankfurt, then back to the peaks again, bounding in flowered fields with goats at your heels and sky utterly surrounding you. We meet Heidi when she is 5, led up the mountain by her aunt who has raised the orphan, but must leave now for a position in Frankfurt. In a mountain cottage overlooking the valley Heidi meets, and is now to live with, her grandfather, thought to be a hard and eccentric man by the nearby villagers. It is Heidi and her sweet and free nature that touches and softens the heart of the old man, bringing about a deep and touching bond between the two. When Heidi is taken from the mountains and nearly doesn’t make it back again, the most humorous as well as most heart-wringing scenes occur. All she learns during her absence from the mountain she brings back as seeds that will grow to benefit everyone around her. The  story of Heidi is filled with the child’s wonder, devotion, and sometimes humorous good intentions, the endearing traits that have lead the book to become a favorite among classic children’s literature.

9 Hours and 34 Minutes.

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Five Little Peppers and How They Grew by Margaret Sidney

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Five Little Peppers and How They Grew by Margaret Sidney

When Phronsie is kidnapped by an organ grinder, she is rescued by young Jasper King and his dog Prince, both of whom soon become fast friends with the Peppers. The family so charms Jasper and his father that soon they invite the family to live with them. Mr. King makes Mrs. Pepper his housekeeper and does everything in his power to entertain and educate the children. Though the Kings surround the Pepper children with luxury, the values of hard work, humility, and togetherness are still firmly enforced by their mother. Though they live with an upper-class father and son, the older children are aware they’ll someday work for their livings. The stories of the Pepper family have delighted children for generations!

6 Hours and 57 Minutes.

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At the Back of the North Wind by George Macdonald

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Young Diamond, the gentle son of a poor London coachman, lives a humble yet happy life with his family. One night, he is visited by the mysterious and beautiful North Wind, a great lady with long flowing hair who sweeps him away on strange and wonderful adventures. Sometimes she carries him to distant lands filled with beauty and peace, while other times she brings him to witness sorrow, hardship, and loss. Through it all, Diamond learns to see the world with unusual courage, faith, and kindness, even when his own family faces poverty and illness. Though others think him odd or foolish, Diamond’s pure heart, cheerful spirit, and trust in the North Wind make him a light to those around him. George MacDonald weaves a tale that is both enchanting and deeply moving, blending fairy-tale fantasy with timeless lessons of love, sacrifice, and hope.

8 Hours and 49 Minutes.

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A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

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A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

In, A Little Princess, Seven-year-old Sara Crewe comes to London to attend Miss Minchin’s Select Seminary for Young Ladies, where she must live apart from her adored father. Sara is a bright and imaginative child who is both loved (for her friendliness) and hated (for her father’s wealth) at Miss Minchin’s. After several years as Miss Minchin’s show pupil, news comes that Captain Crewe has died penniless, and left Sara destitute. Miss Minchin, no longer having the prospect of benefiting from the Captain’s wealth quickly changes her tune, and shows her true colors. Minchin keeps poor Sara, desperately grieving the loss of her beloved father, on as an unpaid drudge. The girl is starved, worked for long hours, sent out in all kinds of weather, poorly dressed in outgrown and worn-out clothes, and deprived of warmth or a decent bed, in the attic. True to her nature, she continues to be kind and polite to everyone, including those who treat her badly. In the end, a mysterious benefactor comes to her aid, and the story comes to a happy ending with a joyous discovery for Sara.

5 Hours and 39 Minutes.

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The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens

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The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens

Mr Pickwick, founder of the Pickwick Club, sets out with his three friends, Tupman, Snodgrass, and Winkle, to observe the world. They intend to travel to places in England remote from London, and observe their findings which they send back to the Club. In their journeys, they continually get themselves into all sorts of difficult but comical situations, from which they must extricate themselves, often with the assistance of Mr Pickwick’s personal servant, Sam Weller.

29 Hours and 50 Minutes

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The Cricket on the Hearth by Charles Dickens

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The Cricket on the Hearth by Charles Dickens

The tale of John Peerybingle, the good-hearted carrier, and his young wife Mary (‘Dot’), interwoven with the story of poor toymaker Caleb Plummer, his beloved blind daughter Bertha, and the harsh old toy merchant Tackleton, who is due to marry May Fielding, a childhood friend of Dot. Comic relief is provided by Tilly Slowboy, the disaster-prone nursemaid of John and Dot’s baby, and Boxer, the family dog. The cricket who chirps on the family hearth assumes fairy form to save the day when disaster looms in the form of a mysterious stranger. Sentimental? Certainly – but this, the third (1845) of Dickens’ short Christmas books, is as charming and irresistible as its predecessors A Christmas Carol (1843) and The Chimes (1844).

The novella is subdivided into chapters called ‘Chirps’, similar to the ‘Quarters’ of The Chimes or the ‘Staves’ of A Christmas Carol.

3 Hours and 53 Minutes

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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen's first published novel, focuses on the lives and loves of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne, two daughters of Mr. Dashwood, by his second wife. They have a younger sister, Margaret, and an older half-brother named John. When their father dies, the family estate passes to John, and the Dashwood women are left in reduced circumstances. The novel follows the Dashwood sisters to their new home, a cottage on a distant relative's property, where they experience both romance and heartbreak and, in turn, encounter the sense and sensibility of life and love. Sense and Sensibility includes a wonderful cast of colorful supporting characters, as well as of course, Austen's trademark dry wit and ironic narration.

10 Hours and 55 Minutes

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Rilla of Ingleside by Lucy Maud Montgomery

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Rilla of Ingleside by Lucy Maud Montgomery

The eighth book in the Anne of Green Gables series, Rilla of Ingleside draws the focus once again to a singular heroine, now Anne and Gilbert’s youngest daughter Rilla, named after the beloved Marilla. Rilla, almost fifteen, is spirited, sweet, and full of life, with bright hazel eyes and dazzling smile, a most lovable and endearing character. On the cusp of heading out into the world, she can’t think any further ahead than going to her very first dance at the Four Winds lighthouse, and getting her first kiss from handsome Kenneth Ford, she hopes. But, there are much bigger things beyond her sight; there is a war going on, World War I, which will test the courage and maturity of the young, and change the lives of everyone forever.

Another great work from Montgomery, she successfully gives historical insight into what was done for the war efforts on the home front, how it affected those at home, and gives a view into how wartime affects the lives of all. Of course, as always, she draws you in with her characters and weaves a tale that is provoking, tearful, and delightful all at the same time.

8 Hours and 30 Minutes

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Rainbow Valley by Lucy Maud Montgomery

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Rainbow Valley by Lucy Maud Montgomery

The seventh book in the Anne of Green Gables series, Rainbow Valley turns the focus to Anne and Gilbert’s children. Jem, sturdy and reliable, not a great talker but a good all-round student, he loves to investigate things, constantly experimenting and observing. Walter, has all his mother’s vivid imagination and love for beauty, he is thought of by the Glen St. Mary boys as girly because he never fights and rarely plays sports, preferring to read books alone, but his tender nature is endearing. Nan and Di, are the Ingleside twins. Nan has many friends, and is very lady-like, imitating her mother’s tricks, graces and poses. She also inherited her mother’s vivid imagination. Di, looks like her mother and favors her father in qualities and personality, having his practical bent and common sense, as well as his twinkling sense of humor. Shirley, is quiet and doesn’t like to be forced to talk, liking to play on his own. He is known as the little brown boy, because he has brown eyes, hair and skin. Rilla, the youngest, is very proud, hates to be teased or to be classed with lower people. She has silly beliefs and ideas, and a n overriding fear of being unladylike. The other main characters of the book are the four young Merediths, the somewhat neglected children of the new Presbyterian minister in town, as well as Mary Vance, an orphaned girl whom the children save from starvation and find a home for with Mrs. Marshall Elliott.

Rainbow Valley is sure to delight readers who love the works of L.M. Montgomery, as they come to know the  varied personalities and antics of the Blythe children and their friends!

7 Hours and 22 Minutes

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

One of the most universally loved and admired English novels, Pride and Prejudice, is easily a favorite amongst the works of Jane Austen. Set in England in the early 19th century, Pride and Prejudice tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet’s five unmarried daughters and the parents’, especially the hovering, perpetually in a state of nerves mother’s attempt to marry their daughters well. Very soon into the book the rich and eligible Mr. Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr. Darcy, have moved into their neighborhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to the eldest Bennet daughter, Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with the second-eldest Bennet daughter, Elizabeth, both of them suffering from their own forms of pride and prejudices. Darcy, against all his norms, difference in social standing, family wishes for him, etc. , falls in love with her, only to be rejected when he proposes, due to her vast misjudgment of his true character. Over time she begins to see where she has been wrong, but can she learn to love him, will he still love her, can they both overcome all that has previously stood against them to make a happy life together? Austen’s unbeatable skill at writing weaves a tale with many enjoyable characters, delightful humor, suspenseful moments, and true and unmitigated love.

10 Hours and 40 Minutes

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Pollyanna Grows Up by Eleanor H. Porter

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Pollyanna Grows Up by Eleanor H. Porter

Now cured from her spinal injury, Pollyanna shares the “Glad Game” with new friends in Boston. It seems she may not be able to touch the heart of one new friend, however. The bitter and depressed Mrs. Ruth Carew, who Pollyanna goes to live with for the winter while her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton travel to Europe, seems beyond the charms of Pollyanna’s ways. Will Pollyanna be able to reach her, and bring back joy to Ruth’s heart?

There are other new friends in Boston, as well: Della the nurse, Sadie, and the crippled orphan Jamie. As always, our heroine has a knack for touching hearts and making friends. But, growing up brings sorrows as well as joys. Pollyanna must face hard times when she returns home to her Aunt Polly; Dr. Chilton, her uncle, has died and Aunt Polly struggles with the burden of trying to make ends meet. Even Pollyanna seems to have a hard time maintaining her usual cheerful outlook. As there is with most growing up stories, this tale includes romance. With three prospective suitors, Pollyanna has a hard choice to make. As one would expect with the girl who epitomizes happiness in every circumstance, the book ends with lots of happy endings.

8 Hours and 48 Minutes

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