Forgotten Classics

Episode 219: The Mouse in the Mountain, chapters 7-8

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:34:22 PDT

In which Doan discovers murder ... and becomes Captain Perona's target.

Episode 219, The Mouse in the Mountain, chapters 7-8
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for violence and suggested sexuality
Author information: Thrilling Detective, Rue Morgue Press, Black Mask Magazine.
This story is in the public domain. Download it free here.
Or here.

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The Shambling Guide to New York City by Mur Lafferty

Episode 218: The Mouse in the Mountain, chapter 6

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 10 May 2013 07:30:45 PDT

In which Janet and Captain Perona get better acquainted ... and have an adventure.

Episode 218, The Mouse in the Mountain, chapter 6
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for violence and suggested sexuality
Author information: Thrilling Detective, Rue Morgue Press, Black Mask Magazine.
This story is in the public domain. Download it free here.
Or here.

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Pete Kelly's Blues

Other Reference

Beside Still Waters discussion at SFFaudio
Of Gods and Men discussion on A Good Story is Hard to Find

Lagniappe 58: A History of the Jews

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 07 May 2013 07:13:39 PDT

A bit of the introduction discussing what archaeologists have brought to
understanding the Bible as history.

A History of the Jews by Paul Johnson

(listen or download from link above)

According to Webster

la·gniappe \ˈlan-ˌyap, lan-ˈ\
Function: noun
Etymology: American French, from American Spanish la ñapa the lagniappe, from la + ñapa, yapa, from Quechua yapa something added
Date: 1844
: a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase; broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure

Episode 217: The Mouse in the Mountain, chapter 5

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:58:33 PDT

In which Doan meets Eldridge and several others besides ... and experiences something new.

Episode 217, The Mouse in the Mountain, chapter 5
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for violence and suggested sexuality
Author information: Thrilling Detective, Rue Morgue Press, Black Mask Magazine.
This story is in the public domain. Download it free here.
Or here.

Podcast Highlight

The Podcast History of Our World

Other Reference

A History of the Jews by Paul Johnson

Episode 216: The Mouse in the Mountain, chapter 4

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:58:33 PDT

In which our heroes finally get to Los Altos and we see Doan in action.

Episode 216, The Mouse in the Mountain, chapters 4
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for violence and suggested sexuality
Author information: Thrilling Detective, Rue Morgue Press, Black Mask Magazine.
This story is in the public domain. Download it free here.
Or here.

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Episode 215: The Mouse in the Mountain, ch. 2-3

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:58:33 PDT

In which there are shady doings in Los Altos while the bus passengers are still on the road.

Episode 215, The Mouse in the Mountain, chapters 2-3
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for violence and suggested sexuality
Author information: Thrilling Detective, Rue Morgue Press, Black Mask Magazine.
This story is in the public domain. Download it free here.
Or here.

Podcast Highlight

Trial Lawyer Confidential

Other Links

SFFaudio: The Galactic Pot-Healer
Classic Tales

Episode 214: The Mouse in the Mountain, chapter 1

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:58:33 PDT

In which Doan and Carstairs board the bus to Los Altos and meet their fellow passengers.

Episode 214, The Mouse in the Mountain, chapter 1
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for violence and suggested sexuality
Author information: Thrilling Detective, Rue Morgue Press, Black Mask Magazine.
This story is in the public domain. Download it free here.
Or here.

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Movies I've Seen a Million Times

Episode 213: The Unforeseen, Finale!

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:42:26 PDT

In which all comes to pass in ways completely unforeseen!

Episode 213, The Unforeseen, chapters 14-15, Finale!
(download or listen via this link)

This book is in the public domain.
(Note: I have researched the copyright to the best of my ability as well as written to the original publishers more than once and received no reply. My conclusion, therefore, is that this book is in the public domain. If anyone has conclusive information to the contrary, please contact me.)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for eerieness
For another book by this author: The Uninvited (read previously on Forgotten Classics)

Podcast Highlight

Jazz Insights

What I've Been Reading Links

Twilight Watch
Middlemarch
The Parable of the Sower (our A Good Story is Hard to Find conversation)

Episode 212: The Unforeseen, chapter 13

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:29:01 PDT

In which Virgilia tells the shocking truth ...

Episode 212, The Unforeseen, chapter 13
(download or listen via this link)

This book is in the public domain.
(Note: I have researched the copyright to the best of my ability as well as written to the original publishers more than once and received no reply. My conclusion, therefore, is that this book is in the public domain. If anyone has conclusive information to the contrary, please contact me.)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for eerieness
For another book by this author: The Uninvited (read previously on Forgotten Classics)

Podcast Highlight

History of the Papacy Podcast

Episode 211: The Unforeseen, ch. 12

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:18:07 PST

In which a scream is heard in the night ...

Episode 211, The Unforeseen, chapter 12
(download or listen via this link)

This book is in the public domain.
(Note: I have researched the copyright to the best of my ability as well as written to the original publishers more than once and received no reply. My conclusion, therefore, is that this book is in the public domain. If anyone has conclusive information to the contrary, please contact me.)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for eerieness
For another book by this author: The Uninvited (read previously on Forgotten Classics)

Episode 210: The Unforeseen, chapter 11

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:35:24 PST

In which Virgilia and Dr. Franks ... and Nan and Perry ... sort things out.

Episode 210, The Unforeseen, chapter 11
(download or listen via this link)

This book is in the public domain.
(Note: I have researched the copyright to the best of my ability as well as written to the original publishers more than once and received no reply. My conclusion, therefore, is that this book is in the public domain. If anyone has conclusive information to the contrary, please contact me.)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for eerieness
For another book by this author: The Uninvited (read previously on Forgotten Classics)

Podcast Highlight

The Bone Road by Mary Holland

Other Mentions

Lent: Books
Lent: Movies
A Good Story is Hard to Find: Jurassic Park
About.com Catholicism 2013 Awards: Podcast Finalists

How to Get Forgotten Classics Onto Your iPad ...

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:10:54 PST

... or other device that normally needs an app.

I got an email asking how to get the older episodes onto your iPad since they don't show up in iTunes.

I talked to my husband about how he does this with his iPad for podcasts that don't have apps.

He says:

Download the episodes to a computer (not your iPad) that has iTunes.
Open the episodes in iTunes*.
Synch your iPad's iTunes to your computer's iTunes. That will put the files on your iPad.

* They'll come in as music which you can change to a podcast, if you like, using the "Get Info" command under "Files" in iTunes.

Episode 209: The Unforeseen, chapter 10

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:52:03 PST

In which visions come true.

Episode 209, The Unforeseen, chapter 10
(download or listen via this link)

This book is in the public domain.
(Note: I have researched the copyright to the best of my ability as well as written to the original publishers more than once and received no reply. My conclusion, therefore, is that this book is in the public domain. If anyone has conclusive information to the contrary, please contact me.)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for eerieness
For another book by this author: The Uninvited (read previously on Forgotten Classics)

Podcast Highlight

No Fear Pioneer

Other Mentions

TED Talk: On Being Wrong

Welcome Sword and Laser listeners!

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:36:58 PST

I received an email yesterday mentioning:

You may have noticed that many people have been visiting your blog. The Sword & Laser book club (on GoodReads.com) is reading Bridge of Birds this month. Someone in the book club mentioned your blog as a way to listen to the book.

I actually don't really keep track of stats around here but when I went to check I saw that there was indeed increased traffic. (As well as some very nice comments in their forum thread.)

My husband checked bandwidth use and was stunned. My apologies for slow downloading. I'm not sure how many of the 15,000 members were trying to listen rather than read but it was enough to test the hosting company's capacity evidently.

Also, my apologies, again, for the Chinese pronunciation. This is where knowledge can indeed hurt you (or your ears!).

Many thanks to Tamahome from SFFaudio who kept bringing my reading to the Sword and Laser gang at Goodreads! It is nice to have such a persistent friend.

If you're new here and haven't listened to Bridge of Birds by Barry Hughart, I recommend it. It has consistently been a favorite and with good reason. Mr. Hughart has a rare talent. I thank him again for allowing us to enjoy it together.

Episode 208: The Unforeseen, chapter 9

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:13:01 PST

In which Nan discovers how creatively everyone avoids telling her the truth.

Episode 208, The Unforeseen, chapter 9
(download or listen via this link)

This book is in the public domain.
(Note: I have researched the copyright to the best of my ability as well as written to the original publishers more than once and received no reply. My conclusion, therefore, is that this book is in the public domain. If anyone has conclusive information to the contrary, please contact me.)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for eerieness
For another book by this author: The Uninvited (read previously on Forgotten Classics)

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You Are There!

Episode 207: The Unforeseen, chapter 8

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:54:32 PST

In which Virgilia sees big trouble ahead and Nan is left in the dark.

Episode 207, The Unforeseen, chapter 8
(download or listen via this link)

This book is in the public domain.
(Note: I have researched the copyright to the best of my ability as well as written to the original publishers more than once and received no reply. My conclusion, therefore, is that this book is in the public domain. If anyone has conclusive information to the contrary, please contact me.)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for eerieness
For another book by this author: The Uninvited (read previously on Forgotten Classics)

Podcast Highlight

Episode 206: The Unforeseen, chapter 7

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:50:51 PST

In which Nan and Perry have a heart-to-heart and Virgilia makes a proposition.

Episode 206, The Unforeseen, chapter 7
(download or listen via this link)

This book is in the public domain.
(Note: I have researched the copyright to the best of my ability as well as written to the original publishers more than once and received no reply. My conclusion, therefore, is that this book is in the public domain. If anyone has conclusive information to the contrary, please contact me.)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for eerieness
For another book by this author: The Uninvited (read previously on Forgotten Classics)

Podcast Highlight

The Fantastic Worlds of Edgar Rice Burroughs

Episode 205: The Unforeseen, ch. 6

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:33:54 PST

In which we dally in the woods, attend a party, and Virgilia makes a decision.

Episode 205, The Unforeseen, chapter 6
(download or listen via this link)

This book is in the public domain.
(Note: I have researched the copyright to the best of my ability as well as written to the original publishers more than once and received no reply. My conclusion, therefore, is that this book is in the public domain. If anyone has conclusive information to the contrary, please contact me.)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for eerieness
For another book by this author: The Uninvited (read previously on Forgotten Classics)

Podcast Highlight

The Tolkien Professor

Episode 204: The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:36:15 PST

A classic we may have forgotten to listen to lately.

Episode 204, The Gift of the Magi
(download or listen via this link)

This book is in the public domain.

Book Information

Story rating: G

Forgotten Tale 7: The Sea Hag

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:39:00 PST

In which a young girl goes in search of fire from a horrible witch!

The Sea Hag

(download or listen via this link)

References:

Charles Harry Whedbee's books available here
Discussion of YA Heroines on A Good Story is Hard to Find

This book is under copyright and being shared under the Fair Use Act. If you like it, try out any of his books from the link above!

Read about my English adventures at Zombie Parent's Guide.

Not Gone, Not Podfaded ... Just Exceptionally Busy

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:49:24 PST

Hi everyone! Please accept my apologies for the extended absence, especially since we are mid-story. That big annual project is taking practically every waking moment. I will resume podcasting when it is over, in early-mid December. I miss reading to you ... I'll be back as soon as I can!

Episode 203: The Unforeseen, chapters 4-5

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:31:36 PST

In which Nan and Perry go mountain climbing and we meet Timeen.

Episode 203, The Unforeseen, chapters 4-5
(download or listen via this link)

This book is in the public domain.
(Note: I have researched the copyright to the best of my ability as well as written to the original publishers more than once and received no reply. My conclusion, therefore, is that this book is in the public domain. If anyone has conclusive information to the contrary, please contact me.)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for eerieness
For another book by this author: The Uninvited (read previously on Forgotten Classics)

Podcast Highlight

Movies on the Radio

Forgotten Tales 6: The Nightingale and the Rose

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:05:47 PDT

Oscar Wilde's take on the noble nightingale.

The Nightingale and the Rose

(download or listen via this link)

References:

SurLaLune's reference to this story
Hans Christian Andersen's The Nightingale

This work is in the public domain.

Read about my English adventures at Zombie Parent's Guide.

Episode 202: The Unforeseen, chapters 3-4

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:03:06 PDT

In which Virgilia's "talent" comes in handy ... or does it?

Episode 202, The Unforeseen, chapters 3-4
(download or listen via this link)

This book is in the public domain.
(Note: I have researched the copyright to the best of my ability as well as written to the original publishers more than once and received no reply. My conclusion, therefore, is that this book is in the public domain. If anyone has conclusive information to the contrary, please contact me.)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for eerieness
For another book by this author: The Uninvited (read previously on Forgotten Classics)

Podcast Highlight

Other Highlights

Classic Tales: Carmilla
SFFaudio: The Beckoning Fair One Audiobook/Readalong
A Good Story is Hard to Find: H.P. Lovecraft
TED Talk: The Power of Being Vulnerable

Lagniappe 57: The Statement of Randolph Carter by H.P. Lovecraft

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 07 May 2013 07:02:08 PDT

"Everything that I can remember, I have told with perfect candor. ... if anything remains vague, it is only because of the dark cloud which has come over my mind—that cloud and the nebulous nature of the horrors which brought it upon me."

The Statement of Randolph Carter
(listen or download from link above)

Read for us by Will Duquette from The View From the Foothills

This story is in the public domain.

According to Webster