A selection of funny, surreal and grotesque short stories by a new master of the genre, Alex Burrett. Ideal for the daily commute . . .

Hans Christian Andersen's timeless tale of one little girl's tireless quest to find her playmate - who has been kidnapped by the wicked Snow Queen

The first instalment of beautifulsounds' complete cycle of literature concerning the legendary King Arthur - a New Year challenge goes horribly wrong for one noble knight of the Round Table

Joseph Conrad’s searing tale of one of the strangest and most memorable journeys ever undertaken – to the heart of a geographical and psychological wilderness from which no-one returns unscarred. The inspiration for Francis Ford Coppola’s movie “Apocalypse Now”.

Christopher Rush's superb "autobiography" of Shakespeare presented in themed audio extracts for students - an invaluable learning and teaching resource that in the words of Professor John Bayley, "makes the Bard live!"

The keys to the future lie in the past – a compelling story of love and intrigue spanning three centuries, three countries – and one miraculous talent.

A gently hilarious full-cast deconstruction of John Buchan's ripping yarn, courtesy of the British Comedy Company. It's a hoot!

Good vs nasty, vile, disgusting, villainous evil, as Maligna the Harpy tries to destroy the kingdom of Sylvania. Can 11 year-old Sandy and her band of loyal animals and fairyfolk save the day? And will she ever see Scotland again?

Ten tales of horror, mystery, imagination and just plain down-home weirdness from the master of the macabre

A beautifulsounds exclusive! Treat your children (or yourself) to a selection of some of the finest folk tales from around the world, performed by our in-house Storyteller Xanthe Gresham, with many set to music by Sherry Robinson!