The Reading Room Window Seat

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:30:00 +0000

A tale of a woman undergoing the "rest cure" in the country, but something isn't quite right ...
Following the story is a reading of an article written by the author explaining why she wrote the story.

The Magic Flower

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 19:04:00 +0000

Can a fairy godmother help a wee woman whose neighbor's yard brings trash into her garden?

The Ridiculous Wishes

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 10:00:00 +0000

A short story by Charles Perrault. What would you wish for if given three wishes? This man makes surprising and painful choices. To read the story yourself visit here.

The Cost of Kindness by Jerome K. Jerome

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:21:00 +0000

A small town parish sends off a reverand they are happy to see go with unexpected results. Listen via iTunes or read the story here.

The Wild Swans from The Fairy Ring

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:52:00 +0000

A tale of devotion.

The Gingerbread Man by Sara Cone Bryant

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:47:00 +0000

A favorite childhood tale, often retold, about a mischievious cookie.

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:45:00 +0000

If you love riddles, you'll love this tale by Beatrix Potter. Can you answer all of Squirrel Nutkin's riddles? If you can, be careful around any owls you know...

The Kiss by Kate Chopin

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:42:00 +0000

A tale concerning a scheming woman and her prize.

Alphabet of Old Testament History

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:40:00 +0000

A charming alphabet book of Old Testament characters.

King Lear - Unhappy That I Am (Act I, Scene I)

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:35:00 +0000

In competition with her sisters for her father, the King's wealth, Cordelia responds to his question regarding how much she loves him.

Othello - But I do think it is their husbands’ faults (Act 04, Scene 03)

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 14 May 2009 09:33:00 +0000

Emilia speaks to Desdemona about the nature of women and men in relation to one another.

Henry IV Pt. I - Why Are You Thus Alone (II, III)

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 07 May 2009 09:27:00 +0000

In this monologue, Lady Hotspur suspects something is up and tries to convince her husband to reveal his plans to her.

18 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:03:00 +0000

Scarlet Stockings: What Became of Them

17 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:02:00 +0000

Scarlet Stockings: Where They Led Him

16 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:01:00 +0000

Scarlet Stockings: How They Came Into Lennox’s Life

by Louisa May Alcott

first published in 1869

15 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Nelly’s Hospital

by Louisa May Allcott

first published in 1865

14 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:58:00 +0000

My Red Cap: Part IV

13 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:57:00 +0000

My Red Cap: Part III

12 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:52:00 +0000

My Red Cap: Part II

11 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:51:00 +0000

My Red Cap: Part I

by Louisa May Alcott

first published in 1881

10 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:48:00 +0000

A Country Christmas: Part IV

09 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:47:00 +0000

A Country Christmas: Part III

08 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:45:00 +0000

A Country Christmas: Part II

07 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:37:00 +0000

A Country Christmas: Part I

by Louisa May Alcott

first published in 1882

06 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories

noreply@blogger.com (Carolyn Frances) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Kitty’s Class Day
Kitty's cousin has invited her to a college event and she's excited about the party. Unfortunately, things begin to fall apart, literally. What could possibly save the day from becoming a disaster?

by Louisa May Alcott

first published in 1868