Oak & Ember

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United States

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In a world of constant noise and distraction, "Oak & Ember" offers a sanctuary of gentle rhythms and mindful presence. On the screened-in porch of an old farmhouse, Aunt Sylvie knits by the soft percussion of summer rain, her silver hair braided like a crown, her rocking chair marking time with its steady creak. As twilight deepens, nature begins its evening performance—distant lightning illuminates oak trees in brief golden tableaux, fireflies create constellations against the darkness, and the rich scent of wet earth mingles with night-blooming jasmine. This immersive journey follows a single evening as darkness gradually transforms the landscape. Through Sylvie's attentive eyes, we discover how night changes not just what we see but how we experience the world—sounds deepen, scents intensify, and boundaries between domestic and wild soften like watercolors in rain. "Oak & Ember" is an invitation to rediscover the sensory richness of twilight hours, to find comfort in nature's consistent rhythms, and to experience the profound peace that comes with fully inhabiting a moment. Like the weathered wicker of Sylvie's chair, it holds the imprint of many evenings, many storms, many quiet moments of connection. Part of the "Aunt Sylvie's Porch" series, this audiobook stands completely on its own as a meditative experience that reminds us how the simplest elements—rain on a roof, a cat's soft purring, the glow of a firefly—can create the most profound contentment. Let this lyrical journey transport you to a place where lightning paints oak trees in gold, where a porch becomes a universe unto itself, and where time moves to the rhythm of gentle rain. Duration - 40m. Author - Jonah Jarrow. Narrator - Digital Voice Nathaniel E. Published Date - Thursday, 30 January 2025.

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English