Thanksgiving Holiday

Written and read by bestselling Australian author and much loved actor, William McInnes, this is a story about our love affair with holidays. It's about going away and staying at home. It's about the relaxing times you had as a kid, escapes you have with your children and the stories you hear...

After years of being mistreated, I finally packed a bag and returned back to my hometown as the town gathered for the Thanksgiving holiday. I didn’t know what to do, where to go, or who to turn to… until I ran into him. Joel White. He’s twice my age, off-limits, and no other than my father’s best friend. He offers me a place to stay and helps me get back on my feet, but the temptation to get closer to him is hard to avoid. One night changes everything. Do I tell him my new secret, or do I go back on the run?

Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Thanksgiving in the United States.

Advertising executive Nick Wong enjoys living in Toronto. He loves late nights partying and taking women back to his penthouse. And so it is with great reluctance that he returns to his boring hometown of Mosquito Bay for Thanksgiving. This year, however, is even worse than usual. His parents and grandparents, frustrated with the lack of weddings in the family, have invited blind dates for him and his three siblings. Nick's brother Greg has been set up with Lily Tseng, who just so happens to be Nick's latest one-night stand, the one he can't get out of his mind.

Fashion designer Faith McClendon is back in Chicago to start over. She put her promising career on hold for too long, and she's ready to get back in the game. She's not willing to put her heart on the line again—it's still far too bruised from her failed marriage for that, so when a renewed childhood friendship starts to make her think about second chances at love, she's more than a little hesitant.

Mercy, Martha, and Maude are at it again! Not only has Martha Tindle sent away for a mail-order bride for her son, Morgan, without telling him, but her cantankerous sister, Eunice, is coming to town for a visit. The three matchmaking meddlers are beside themselves when things don't go as planned, and poor Martha is not only stuck with a son who doesn't want a bride, but a sister who has other ideas of whom he should marry. Then there's the bride herself...Daisy Evers, a woman with a secret she hopes to keep hidden, whether she marries or not.

In Thanksgiving with Animal Friends, young listeners are invited to explore the heartwarming world of cute forest animals as they share what they are most thankful for. Each animal finds something special to appreciate—whether it’s the sunshine, the soft earth, or the joy of spending time with friends and family.

Tanzy Meadows works hard to keep the Canine Corral, her no-kill shelter for dogs, financially afloat. She provides the animals’ needs, often neglecting her own, and strives to find forever homes for them. But her problems mount when the city council threatens to put her out of business, and a close friend develops a life-threatening condition .Tanzy is smitten by Jake Strickland, a handsome but mysterious new arrival in town. Graphic designer and computer guru by trade, Jake revamps her shelter’s web page, helps bring in much-needed funds, and provides ways to find her dogs homes.

Every November, the United States celebrates Thanksgiving Day. But what actually happened at the first Thanksgiving? And when did it happen? Discover the facts and find out the fiction surrounding one of America’s favorite holidays.

The year is 1620. You ask me why I’m scared, sad, and blue? I’m a wild turkey, and everybody’s out to get me. Owls, foxes, bobcats, snakes, humans, and other predators want me for dinner. Will I survive? 

Young listeners learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Thanksgiving.

"Miracle and Jroc's Pumpkin Patch Adventure" is a delightful tale perfect for early listeners, featuring two lovable Rottweilers who help their African American human parents get ready for Thanksgiving. Join Miracle and Jroc as they explore the pumpkin patch, encounter silly surprises, and enjoy a festive day filled with fun, food, and family. This charming story, filled with humor and heart, is sure to become a holiday favorite for children and dog lovers alike!

Cuando la luna se eleva en lo alto en la noche de Acción de Gracias, ¡el bosque cobra vida con una celebración secreta! El Conejito y sus amigos del bosque traen cada uno algo especial para compartir: pastel de calabaza, bayas, pan de maíz, miel y mucho más. Juntos crean un banquete mágico a medianoche, lleno de risas, gratitud y amistad.

When Gus and Beto go to gather farm vegetables for Thanksgiving, Beto brings his camera along so that he can finish a homework assignment.

When the older dragonlings share a magical tale of unfulfilled love and Thanksgiving, Morah Reykill and the younger dragonlings vow to find Thanksgiving and help her heal. Unaware of the twists of fate awaiting them, the young dragonlings’ path intersects with more than a lonely young human woman, but also with a fugitive dragon warrior burdened by a haunting past. In the dragon-shifting world of Valdier, Crystal Anderson seeks solace from the dangers that threatened her on Earth.

Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving Day by singing songs and learn why the turkey is such an amazing bird. Did you know that only male turkeys gobble? Or that wild turkeys are intelligent, sensitive, and social animals? Kids will learn that wild turkeys sleep in trees and can fly up to 55 mph for short distances. Turkey jokes will make everyone laugh around the Thanksgiving Day table. Grab a fork and spoon and drive right into a delicious dish of learning!

Julie Griffiths has been secretly in love with her hometown crush forever. When he dares her to sneak into the Thanksgiving Day Parade, she agrees—determined to impress him and prove she can take a risk.

Since losing his wife, Mayor Malcolm Mouton has kept himself busy, running the town, keeping up appearances, and quiet nights alone. But when one of the town's residents gently pushes him to take part in the town's Thanksgiving celebration, Malcolm begins to rediscover the beauty in community, faith, and family. Through small moments and heartfelt reminders, he learns that Thanksgiving isn't found in what we gain-but in recognizing what's never been lost, and seeing the quiet ways God has held him through it all.

Spending Thanksgiving trapped in a hotel with a man I can’t stand, really isn’t my idea of a good time, but that’s what’s happening anyway. I’ve hated River Santos since I first started working for the airline. I was warned to stay away from him by more than one flight attendant, my best friend included. River was your typical pilot: cocky, arrogant, and left a trail of broken hearts in his wake. At least that’s what I’d always been told. But one unprecedented snowstorm later and I find myself spending time with a guy I thought I knew, but didn’t really know at all.

From the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stephanie Plum novels. When Megan Murphy discovers a floppy-eared rabbit gnawing on the hem of her skirt, she means to give its careless owner a piece of her mind, but Dr. Patrick Hunter is too attractive to stay mad at for long. As for...