Fantasy Audiobook Bundle

Edith Nesbit, historically credited as E. Nesbit, was an English writer and poet, best know for her books for children.Due to the ill health of Edith’s sister, the Nesbit family travelled extensively, living in France, Spain and Germany. Following her sister’s death, Nesbit and her mother settled in Halstead Hall in Kent, a location that provided the inspiration for The Railway Children. She had a tumultuous marriage to bank clerk Hubert Bland, adopting the several children that he had by other women. Nesbit’s novels featured realistic contemporary children in real-world surroundings, but who encountered magical objects. This approach was groundbreaking at the time, and influenced many later writers including C.S. Lewis, P.L. Travers, and J.K. Rowling. Two of her most celebrated works, The Railway Children and The Phoenix and the Carpet, can be purchased in physical audio format from Voxblock.She died in 1924, of suspected lung cancer due to her lifelong smoking habit.

Lewis Carroll, who was born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was an English writer, known for his use of riddles and wordplay and often considered to be the originator of modern children’s fiction.Born in Cheshire in 1832, Carroll spent most of his life in Oxford, where he lectured in Mathematics at Christ Church College. He developed a close friendship with Henry Liddell, Dean of the college, and his family, and it is often suggested that Henry’s daughter Alice was the model for Carroll’s heroine.In 1862, while on a boating trip with the Liddell children, Carroll first created the outline of the story that would become Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The manuscript was published in 1865, to immediate commercial success. Carroll went on to publish a sequel to Alice’s Adventures, along with a nonsense poem entitled The Hunting of the Snark, and a tale of fairy siblings Sylvie and Bruno.Carroll was also a talented photographer, taking portraits of many high profile individuals including Alfred Tennyson, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Despite his growing fame, he continued to teach at Christ Church College, and remained resident there until his death in 1898.Carroll’s most famous work Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, is available for purchase as a physical audiobook from the Voxblock website.

Lyman Frank Baum was an American novelist, best known for his children’s books.Born in upstate New York in 1856, Baum was infatuated with the theatre from an early age. He married Maud Gage in 1882, and the couple moved to South Dakota where Baum ran a general store and edited the local newspaper. They later moved to Chicago where Baum held other journalistic posts, and in 1900 he published The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to great critical acclaim. The novel remained the bestselling children’s book for two years after publication. Baum went on to write thirteen more novels based on the Land of Oz. He also wrote several other books, under a variety of pseudonyms.Baum invested a significant amount of his own money in various creative and artistic endeavours, resulting in straitened financial circumstances for the family. The stress of this took its toll, and he died of a stroke in 1919 at the age of 62.

Fiona Shaw's narrations are characterized by her commanding presence and exceptional storytelling abilities, creating a captivating and immersive listening experience. As a renowned actress with an illustrious career on stage and screen, Fiona brings depth and authenticity to her narrations, making her audiobooks a compelling and unforgettable choice for listeners. Her ability to convey a wide range of emotions and embody characters with remarkable nuance adds depth and resonance to the audiobooks she narrates.

Anna Bentinck's elegant and versatile voice lends itself perfectly to audiobook narrations, creating engaging and enjoyable experiences for listeners. With a talent for storytelling and a passion for literature, Anna brings depth and nuance to her narrations, making her audiobooks a captivating choice. Her ability to embody characters and convey emotions with authenticity ensures an immersive and unforgettable journey for those who listen.

With her expressive and heartfelt narrations, Liza Ross captivates listeners, making audiobooks a joyful and immersive experience. With a background in theater and a deep appreciation for literature, Liza brings a unique blend of talent and passion to her narrations, creating a captivating and enchanting listening experience. Her ability to inhabit characters and convey a wide range of emotions with authenticity sets her narrations apart, making her audiobooks an absolute delight for listeners.