Forgotten Classics

Episode 187: Genesis, chapters 49-50

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 22 May 2012 07:55:42 PDT

In which we come to the end of the beginning.

Episode 187, chapters 49-50
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.

Podcast Highlights

The Chronicles of Clovis

Lagniappe 51: The Bells by Edgar Allan Poe

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:16:17 PDT

The bells! -- The bells, bells, bells, bells, bells, bells, bells -- the rhyming and the chiming of the bells!

The Bells by Edgar Allan Poe
(listen or download from link above)
Inspired by the book and introduction found at SFFaudio.

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 186: Bridge of Birds, chapters 20-22

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 09 May 2012 07:43:26 PDT

In which we visit the Cavern of Bells, meet a third handmaid, and hear from a Mouse.

Episode 186, chapters 20-22
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
More information about Barry Hughart
Subterranean Press

Podcast Highlight
A Podcast to the Curious
Ghost Stories of an Antiquary by M. R. James (LibriVox)

Other Links

A Good Story is Hard to Find - The Wrath of Khan
SFFaudio
CraftLit
Ken Harmeyer's story: Mike
The New Mother by Lucy Clifford
The New Mother read by Heather Ordover

Episode 185: Genesis, chapters 47-48

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:02:30 PDT

In which Jacob speaks graciously to Pharaoh and gives an unexpected blessing.

Episode 185, chapters 47-48
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.

Podcast Highlights

Shakespeare's Restless World

Episode 184: Bridge of Birds, chapters 18-19

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:33:59 PDT

In which we discover an oasis, an invisible hand, and a bamboo dragonfly.

Episode 184, chapters 18-19
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
More information about Barry Hughart
Subterranean Press

Links

Gregg Margarite
Kaylee - our newest dog
Jane Eyre at A Good Story is Hard to Find
Phoenix Pick - free books for 10 weeks

Eternal Rest Grant Him, O Lord ... For Gregg Margarite

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:00:36 PDT

I had the privilege of "meeting" Gregg on SFFaudio and he seemed larger than life somehow, so it was with great shock that I heard via SFFaudio that he died of a sudden heart attack.

This is such a shock and I am really sad because I’m going to miss Gregg so much. He was pervasive in my life, whether via his many LibriVox readings, hearing his conversations on the SFFaudio podcast, or our sparring on the occasional SFFaudio podcasts we were on (as is only natural for an outspoken Catholic and an outspoken existentialist). I am doubly sad because I always cherished the hope that I would get to New York City and be able to have cocktails with him.

Maureen commented at SFFaudio that she suspected Philip K. Dick is now showing Gregg around the afterlife and that made me laugh. It made me hope that that stubborn existentialist took the chance offered at the last second to grasp Christ's hand and get to meet all those fine authors who have gone before him and whose work he read so well for LibriVox. And I am praying that when I get to Purgatory, they'll either tell me he's gone on ahead ... or he'll wave a hand at the chair next to his.

Gregg, we will all miss you very much.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

And may Gregg see your face, Lord. This I pray.

Cross-posted from Happy Catholic.

Episode 183: Genesis, chapters 45-46

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:41:22 PDT

In which there is a family reunion.

Episode 183, chapters 45-46
(download or listen via this link)
NOTE: The mp3 files says 46-47 ... that is my error. The file actually contains chapters 45-46. Sorry!

Book Information

This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.

Podcast Highlights

Afternoon Classical
San Francisco Symphony podcast

Mentioned Links

My afghan

Episode 182: Bridge of Birds, chapters 16-17

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:04:42 PST

In which Legs of Great Power can only carry us so far and
we meet an old acquaintance who tells of a blessing in disguise.

Episode 182, chapters 16-17
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
More information about Barry Hughart
Subterranean Press

Podcast Highlight

Salt & Fat (podcast, blog)

Other Links

SFFaudio - The Odyssey (books I-IV)
The Flicks That Church Forgot - Dracula Movies 1, 2, 3
CraftLit/Just the Books - Dracula (the book)

Episode 181: Genesis, chapters 43-44

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:29:08 PST

In which Joseph turns up the pressure and Judah steps up to the challenge.

Episode 181, chapters 43-44
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.

Podcast Highlight

Nil Desperandum

Mentioned Links

Episode 180: Bridge of Birds, chapters 14-15

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:45:27 PST

In which Number Ten Ox and Master Li encounter a tiger, a dragon, and a ghost.

Episode 180, chapters 14-15
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
More information about Barry Hughart
Subterranean Press

Podcast Highlight

Rex Factor (podcast, blog)

Episode 179: Genesis, chapter 42

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:52:24 PST

In which Joseph's brothers ask for food from Pharaoh's mysterious administrator.

Episode 179, chapters 42
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.

Mentioned Links

Episode 178: Bridge of Birds, chapters 12-13

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:46:50 PST

In which we learn about the Duke of Ch'in,
after which Master Li and Number Ten Ox try to get rich quick.

Episode 178, chapters 12-13
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
More information about Barry Hughart
Subterranean Press

Highlight

We're Alive - A Story of Survival

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Julie D's Huffduffer feed

Forgotten Tales 4: The Steadfast Tin Soldier

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:32:56 PST

In which Hans Christian Andersen's soldier proves his mettle in various adventures.

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

(download or listen via this link)

References:

SurLaLune's annotated version of the story
Maria Tatar's Annotated Hans Christian Andersen
Article from Wikipedia

Read more of Hans Christian Andersen's works here.

Episode 177 - Christmas Special: The Moon of the Trees Broken by Snow

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:07:23 PST

In which Louis L'Amour gives us a different kind of Christmas story.

Episode 177, The Moon of the Trees Broken by Snow
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G
This story is under copyright and being shared under the Fair Use Act. If you like it, I urge you to read the whole book of collected short stories, The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour: The Frontier Stories, Vol. 1

Lagniappe 50: Cool for Cats

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:56:04 PST

In which the author reads for us ... Chapter 1 of Cool for Cats by Andrew Ordover

Cool for Cats
(listen or download from link above)

A new detective with a distinctive voice.

According to Webster

Episode 176: Genesis, chapter 41

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:36:56 PST

In which Pharaoh has nightmares and Joseph takes charge.

Episode 176, chapters 41
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.

Mentioned Links

Episode 175: Bridge of Birds, chapters 10-11

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:03:55 PST

In which the reason for murder is revealed and Master Li tells a story.

Episode 175, chapters 10-11
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
More information about Barry Hughart
Subterranean Press

Highlight

Harry Strange Radio Drama

My Huffduffer Feed
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Julie D's Huffduffer feed

Episode 174: Genesis, chapters 39-40

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 07:48:28 PST

In which Joseph acts honorably and is tossed into the clink where everyone has a dream.

Episode 174, chapters 39-40
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.

Podcast Highlight

Mentioned Links

Heifer International

My Huffduffer Feed
(where you can easily download sample episodes of the podcast highlight or other various podcasts I want to share)

Julie D's Huffduffer feed

Episode 173: Bridge of Birds, chapters 7-9

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:18:40 PST

In which we hear about a dancing girl, see ghosts, and have a brief interlude for murder.

Episode 173, chapters 7-9
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
More information about Barry Hughart
Subterranean Press

Highlight

Patient Zero

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Julie D's Huffduffer feed

Episode 172: Genesis, chapter 38

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:39:22 PST

In which we discover that the Bible thinks nothing at all of including explicit material ...
the story of Judah and Tamar

Episode 172, chapter 38
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.

Podcast Highlight

In Tune with Brian and Trevor

Mentioned Links

My Huffduffer Feed
(where you can easily download sample episodes of the podcast highlight or other various podcasts I want to share)

Julie D's Huffduffer feed

Episode 171: Halloween Special - The Beautiful People by Charles Beaumont

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:23:54 PDT

We visit a future in which rebellious teenager Mary is a misfit.
She doesn't want to be beautiful.

Episode 171, The Beautiful People
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for extra conformist messages.
Charles Beaumont
Number 12 Looks Just Like You - The Twilight Zone episode
This story is in the public domain and you can get it at Project Gutenberg
Jesse's info about the story with plenty of links to good things ... at SFFaudio.

Halloween Podcast Highlights

October is Fundraising Month!
Consider donating to your favorite podcasts ... even if only a few dollars or a comment/review to show your support.

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Episode 170: Bridge of Birds, chapters 4-6

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:19:45 PDT

In which there is great need of a goat
(it doesn't have to be that good a goat) ...
and we encounter bandits.

Episode 170, chapters 4-6
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox.
More information about Barry Hughart
Subterranean Press

Halloween Podcast Highlights

Halloween Haunt
The Moonlit Road
American Folklore's Countdown to Halloween podcasts
Redecorating Middle-Earth in Early Lovecraft (Always Halloween and Never Thanksgiving)

Other Links

The Onion's A.V. Club

October is Fundraising Month!
Consider donating to your favorite podcasts ... even if only a few dollars or a comment/review to show your support.

My Huffduffer Feed
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Julie D's Huffduffer feed

The Mote in God's Eye by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle ... at SFFaudio

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:29:44 PDT

We read, we discuss ... and this time, it seems, we even kinda almost argue ... of many things: Of shoes--and ships--and sealing-wax-- Of cabbages--and kings-- ... or to be more precise of the yellow peril, the cold war, cows and Moties and evolution ... and whether pigs have wings.

Come by and listen to the conversation.

Welcome Visitors from A.V. Club

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:48:24 PDT

I hadn't thought to check statistics for a while. When I saw visitors had jumped to unusual levels last week I figured it must be a mistake. (Like the time someone linked to an episode as being a free Christmas song.)

No. It was deliberate. A.V. Club, which is a serious part of The Onion, mentioned Forgotten Classics last week.

OUTLIERS
Forgotten Classics
If you’ve ever thought of listening to audiobooks but don’t want to pay for them or can’t decide what to listen to, this podcast is for you. Host Julie D and her fellow readers choose fairly obscure books in the public domain to read chapter by chapter, much like a bedtime story. The stories range from tales of Americana to apocalyptic sci-fi adventures, and the tone of the readers is generally soothing and warm—except when they attempt to mimic the voices of some characters and end up sounding a bit goofy. Episode 168: Bridge Of Birds Chapters 1-3 kicks off Barry Hughart’s blending of Chinese mythology with Western storytelling that follows the journey of Li Kao and Number 10 Ox. Originally there were to be seven books produced, but a conflict with the publishers forced this book into obscurity, where Forgotten Classics found it.

Holy moly, that was a surprise. A wonderful, wonderful surprise. Thank you A.V. Club and welcome to those dropping by!

We're alternating episodes between the above-mentioned Bridge of Birds and Robert Alter's translation of Genesis, where we are looking at the book from a literary point of view (mostly).

Browse the Library for a complete episode listing or the Authors' Page to see the variety of books we've read here. You'll find everything from romance (The Black Moth) to ghosts (The Uninvited) to espionage (Riddle of the Sands) to a classic very few remember to actually read (Uncle Tom's Cabin). Enjoy!

October Means Halloween ... All Month Long

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:59:38 PDT

HALLOWEEN (the book): I downloaded a sample of this book of Halloween short stories. I definitely would pick up the actual book because Ray Bradbury has forbidden anyone to use his work in ebooks and his story October Country is no exception. It is not in the ebook but is in the print version. There is an extremely interesting essay at the beginning about the history of Halloween. Among other things, it points out that Americans have fallen into the habit of celebrating Halloween all month long ... as this very post probably proves. (I prefer to look on it as a count-down, but po-tay-to, po-tah-to, right?)

Redecorating Middle-Earth in Early Lovecraft (Always Halloween and Never Thanksgiving): Amy H. Sturgis reinforces that month-long celebration point with her annual Halloween count-down. Art, quotes, and other ghostly things will be there every day of October.

Halloween Haunt: This annual podcast is back up and running. I always enjoy it for the good mix of fact, poetry, and pop culture episodes.