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Indlæst af Momolydbog skuespiller Thomas Magnussen. Shakespeares sonetter er en samling af digte i sonetform,der beskæftiger sig med emner som kærlighed,skønhed,politik,seksualitet og dødelighed.De var sandsynligvis skrevet over en periode på flere år.De udkom første gang samlet i 1609.I 2005 kastede Line Krogh sig efter utallige opfordringer ud i at nyoversætte sonetterne.Hun har med egne ord valgt det forenklede og den naturligt flydende form frem for at vride sproget.

Thomas har en svulst i hjernen og han ved, at han ikke har langt igen, ikke som sig selv. Og Line-Maria har brug for en ordentlig afsked – alt for mange hun har kendt er døde brat. De beslutter sig for at tage til Prag på en sidste rejse, og her skriver de essayet ‘Dear Prudence – en afskedsrejse’. Tom er allerede begyndt at tale dårligere og har mindre energi. Men samværet, byen og regnen liver ham op og de insisterer på at skabe nye minder i den tid de har sammen. Bogen handler om savnet og smerten, men samtidig også om den glæde de har ved hinanden og venskabet. Og på hver deres måde forsøger de at gøre det så godt for den anden som muligt. Bogen indeholder en særlig varme, hvor døden og det legesyge blandes sammen. De to venners selvopfundne kodesprog, deres sproglige tvetydigheder (på dansk og på engelsk.) Thomas kunne pga. af svulsten ikke tale dansk til sidst og derfor er bogen skrevet på henholdsvis dansk og på engelsk. Der er tale om en stærk bog, der giver en sidste stemme til en af dansk litteraturs bedst bevarede hemmeligheder. Forlaget laver i forbindelse med udgivelsen et større arrangement for Thomas og Dear Prudence. På udgivelsesdagen. Der er til bogen skrevet forord af Martin Glaz Serup og Kristian Bang Foss. Blurbs: Dear Prudence is a duet: a true story of friends, both writers, whose voices intertwine to create the most beautiful love story I’ve ever read. Full of delight and gravitas, Dear Prudence is a piece I’ll return to eagerly and often--for its beauty and music, for its joy and its example. I think its readers will feel the same. - Renée Ashley (Prisvindende poet og essayist. Redaktør på ‘The Literary Review’) “An extraordinary portrait of literary friendship, powerfully moving and profoundly wise. Thomas E. Kennedy was one of the English language’s best kept secrets and here is one of the last pieces: by turns vulnerable and generous, brilliant and doubting. Line-Maria Lång is a revelation; she is the sort of writer to whom the future belongs. Together Lång and Kennedy have created a literary duet for the ages.” - Junot Díaz

Freddy wants to watch movies with his friends, but then Eddie gets scared.

It’s been three years since the massacre in Ullerup, which traumatized Denmark. Now, Oscar lives in Safe House Sun Streak, where he spends his days attending therapy sessions and trying to get his life back on track. The clowns are gone, and he’s got his whole life ahead of him. But evil never stays dead. Evil can be resurrected. ​​​​​​​And Oscar’s about to have another very long night...

The warm blood trickled over her fingers. His body contracted as he stared at her, a rattling sound passing his lips. Then his knees suddenly caved in and he collapsed in front of her, letting the gun drop onto the floor. She quickly bent down to pick it up. For a moment he lay on the rug staring up at her with profound indignation. It came as no surprise to her. She knew it was a characteristic of psychopaths that for all their ruthlessness towards others, their self-pity was limitless.

On a cold and clammy day in March 1948, Anita Gerholdt lands at Copenhagen Airport. She is travelling under a false name, and in her suitcase she carries a gun. Since the war she has worked for the British intelligence services, and now she returns to cooperate with Danish Intelligence on an operation.

Opposing interests, rampant paranoia and personal conflicts are clouding the situation, and Anita’s homecoming becomes anything but a warm visit. Old memories and friends pop up – but there is also an abundance of new enemies in an infected political climate, where everybody suspects each other and is only out to save themselves. Anita’s task would seem simple, but soon her visit to Denmark becomes a struggle for her own survival.

Anita’s Homecoming is a novel about the Cold War and high politics, but also about love and the people caught up in the political gamble. Claes Johansen (b. 1957) is one of the most prolific Danish writers of his generation. He is bilingual and has so far published 40 books in Danish and English, written several plays for the Danish and Irish State Broadcasting Corporations and carried out work for several British record labels. He has also played in record-releasing New Wave/Mod Revival bands the Squad and Route 66. Claes Johansen moved from Denmark to England in 1992 and today lives in Ireland along with his wife, with whom he has three daughters.

A man named Manton killed his wife and his two children and managed to get away with it. Ten years later he returns to the house where the crime was committed. He is recognized by the locals and he is provoked into a duel which is to be held in the haunted house where Manton killed his family. The locals were aiming to scare Manton away. However, the day after the duel Manton was found dead.
Was it Manton’s opponent who had killed him or had the ghost of his past caught up to him? Find out the answers in Ambrose Bierce’s ghost story "The Middle Toe of the Right Foot". B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere. Ambrose Bierce was an American author and journalist who lived in the period 1842 – 1914. He is best known for his horror short stories, but he was also considered to be one of the pioneering writers of realist fiction. Ambrose Bierce was often called "Bitter Bierce" because of his cynicism and sardonic view of human nature, a point of view which transpires mainly in "The Devil’s Dictionary", a work which was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature". Other popular works by Bierce are "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and "Tales of Soldiers and Civilians". Ambrose Bierce’s interesting life ended as if it had been plotted by himself. The last that is known of him is a letter he wrote to a friend, which said "I leave here tomorrow for an unknown destination", and he was never seen again.

Dmitri Gurov is a nearly forty-year-old man, who is married and has three children. He is unhappy with his marriage and regrets this big mistake every single day. While on a vacation, Dmitri meets Anna Sergeyevna – a young lady, who just like him is unhappily married. Very soon a love affair enfolds between the two and they start secretly meeting at different places. Unfortunately, Anna must go back to Moscow because her husband is having some health issues. Dmitri cannot live with the thought of never seeing her again and sets off to find her.

Why is Gurov not happy with his marriage? What exactly is he missing? How long is the affair going to last and can it evolve into something greater? Will Dmitri be able to find Anna in the big city?

You can find all the answers in Chekhov’s short story "The Lady with the Dog".
B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere. Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860 – 1904) was a Russian playwright and a master of the short novel. Besides literature, Chekhov was also practicing as a medical doctor for a large part of his life. Some of his most popular works are the plays "The Seagull", "Uncle Vanya" and "The Three Sisters", and the short stories "Ward No. 6" and "The Lady with the Dog".

War is dangerous in itself but when someone is at war with themselves at the same time, it becomes even more dangerous.

Within two weeks of the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands, four men of Boat Troop, B Squadron, 22 SAS, are on the islands too.

It is the mission of these four men to gather vital intelligence, with Argentine patrols everywhere.

The rest of B Squadron are tasked with a suicide mission -- an attack on the Argentine airbase in the mainland.

In charge is a man unafraid to risk the lives of his men in search of greater personal glory.

Perfect for fans of Alex Shaw, L. T. Ryan and Chris Ryan.

Johnny "Two Combs" Howard is a bestselling author of three books based on his experiences in the Regiment. Following his military career, John worked in a variety of leadership and management roles in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa. He assisted in the successful release of 16 expatriate hostages in Sierra Leone and was team leader of the Families' Security Detail for the Saudi Ambassador to the United States. He was the lead mentor for emerging Iraqi Special Operations Units in Baghdad, lead instructor for the US Department of State Anti Terrorism Assistance Program in Indonesia, and chief instructor for the Special Operations Group in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

To an outsider, Cassandra Shaw's life looks perfect. She lives in a beautiful, luxurious house in the English countryside, with a handsome, wealthy boyfriend who insists she needn't do a day's work in her life. But Cassie knows that something is not right.

Her boyfriend has grown colder, treating her more like a housekeeper than a future wife. And her time feels empty and purposeless.

Cassandra has always been riddled with insecurities and self-doubt, but, just for once, she decides to take a chance on a new beginning. She answers an advert for a live-in nanny, dogwalker, cook and all-round 'Superhuman' for a family living in a rambling manor house on the rugged North Cornish coast. The work is hard and tiring, but Cassie has never felt so fulfilled.

As Cassie learns to connect with the natural beauty unfolding around her, Cornwall starts to offer up its secrets. Soon, Cassie starts wondering if she was drawn to this isolated part of the coast for a reason. Why was she guided to Foxcombe Manor? What are the flashes of light she sees in the valley? Is it her imagination or does someone brush past her? And who is the mysterious man living deep in the woods?

A beautiful romance with a hint of ghostliness, Beneath Cornish Skies is for anyone who has ever longed to start their lives again.

Reviews for Beneath Cornish Skies:

'A wonderful story of finding love, freedom and oneself with a little help from friends, ancient magic and spirits in the landscape. Uplifting, romantic and perfect for anyone who loves Cornwall!' Christina Courtenay, author of Echoes of the Runes

'A beautiful story of love and self-discovery. Evocative, haunting and magical' Nicola Cornick, author of The Forgotten Sister

'An absorbing tale of romance and deceit, layered with supernatural magic and impressively researched historical fact' Carol Lovekin, author of Wild Spinning Girls

Arguably the best compilation of mystery stories ever, `The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes‘ (1892) is for any lover of intrigue and sophisticated humour. Sherlock‘s talent for solving cases based on things only he notices never disappoints, and everyone‘s curiosity is sure to be sustained till the end of each story. There is a reason Sherlock Holmes has been adapted more than a hundred times for various media. 2009-2011 saw Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law as Sherlock and Watson, and even Will Ferrell has taken a stab at the popular character. Fans of the popular BBC series `Sherlock‘ (2010-2017) by Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat, which starred Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, should definitely check out this original source material.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British writer, best known for his thrilling stories about the adventures of the detective Sherlock Holmes. He published four novels and more than 50 short stories starring Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. The stories are seen as important milestones in the history of crime fiction.

Two friends make a pact: no matter what happens, they will meet at a certain place twenty years later. The years go by and it’s time for them to reunite. While Bob is waiting for his friend Jimmy, a police officer shows up, wanting to know why Bob is standing there. Bob explains and the police officer goes away. However, shortly after another policer officer shows up. What do they want from Bob and will Jimmy show up? You will find out in O. Henry’s "After Twenty Years".
"Mammon and the Archer" tells us the story of the wealthy Anthony, who thinks he can achieve anything he can think of with money. At the same time his son Richard is in the midsts of a love crisis. His father tells him that he can win the girl’s heart with money and status. But is that really true? B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere. William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling short story author. Among his most famous stories are the "Cabbages and Kings", "The Voice of the City", and "Strictly Business." As a result of the outstanding literature legacy O. Henry left behind, there is an annual American award named after him, which is granted to exceptional short stories.

The first thing the American family see when they step into their new British mansion is the bloodstain in the sitting room. As it turns out, they have moved into an already occupied house, and their new roommate is a proud ghost determined to terrify them to death. But things do not go as planned for the poor ghost. The more he tries to scare the Otis family, the more they make fun of and ignore him. Clever from start to finish, Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Canterville Ghost’ (1887) is charming and engaging. It has been adapted to the screen many times, and 1996 saw Patrick Stewart as the ghost Sir Simon de Canterville.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish playwright, novelist, essayist, and poet, famous for ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ to name a couple. He was believed to be gay and met a lot of resistance in his life on that account. He died in Paris at the age of 46.