Forgotten Classics

Favorite LibriVox Readers

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 7 Aug 2020 14:35:00 -0500

I recently realized that an old post listing my favorite LibriVox readers has mysteriously disappeared. Meaning, of course, that I must have inadvertently deleted it.

However, I can rebuild!

My Favorite Readers

With my particular favorites of the books they've read — though this may tell you more about the sorts of books I read than about their talent.

I do want to mention also that I've seen people complain about collaborative readings. It is true that you get varying quality throughout a book that way, but I don't mind generally. Hey, it is a free audiobook! And I've found some very good readers that way.

David Barnes - The Canterville Ghost, The Club of Queer Trades, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

David Clarke - Count of Monte Cristo

Rowdy Delany - The White Moll

Lee Elliott - The Angel of Terror, Greener Than You Think

Ruth Golding - Cleek of Scotland Yard series, A House to Let by Dickens et al., The Magic City, and The Magic World.

Tadhg Hynes - His David Copperfield and Oliver Twist readings helped me keep my sanity during a very difficult couple of weeks.

Elizabeth Klett - Carmilla, The Machine Stops

Dawn Larsen - Parnassus on Wheels

Gregg Margarite - he read lots of stories that went into SF story collections so no one thing stands out to me over the others.

Andy Minter - The Prisoner of Zenda, The Princess and the Goblin

Mark Nelson - oh so many, especially The Green Odyssey, Lone Star Planet, Crime and Punishment, Talents Incorporated

Mil Nicholson - she only does Dickens and they are all good.

Maire Rhode - The Adventures of Jimmie Dale

Karen Savage - The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Secret Garden, The Story of the Treasure Seekers

J.M. Smallheer - The Green Jacket, The Fortieth Door, The House of a Thousand Candles

Mark Smith - Ben Hur, Treasure Island

Peter Yearsley - Ghost Stories of an Antiquary, Grim Tales

A couple of other resources for favorite readers may be found here:

Other British Readers on LibriVox. Written by Ruth Golding, herself one of my favorite readers, it is chock-full of good recommendations.

Recommended LibriVox Recordings Part I and Part II - from Worthwhile Books.

Episode 375: The House of a Thousand Candles, finale!

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 17:49:00 -0500

In which we have an amazing homecoming and discover a taste for a different sort of adventure.
Episode 375, The House of a Thousand Candles, finale!
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery, an unusual will, a mysterious estate, and a red tam o'shanter
This story is in the public domain.
Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Highlight

The Ghost Stories of E.F. Benson read by Richard Crowest

Episode 374: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 24-26

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:00:00 -0500

In which we find out what was in the Doorway of Bewilderment,
are besieged, and uncover the ghost
Episode 374, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 24-26
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery, an unusual will, a mysterious estate, and a red tam o'shanter
This story is in the public domain.
Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Highlight

Rafael Sabatini swashbucklers - my post about specific books (coming Monday)

Episode 373: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 21-23

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 11:11:00 -0500

In which Pickering knows too much, Marian haunts us,
and we discover The Door of Bewilderment.
Episode 373, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 21-23
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery, an unusual will, a mysterious estate, and a red tam o'shanter
This story is in the public domain.
Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Highlight

The Play's the Thing, The Daily Poem - at the Close Reads podcast network

Episode 372: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 18-20

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0500

In which we keep a date, have a reunion, and form a justice league.
Episode 372, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 18-20 (fixed)
(download or listen via this link)

Note: file problems have been fixed. The current, revised file has a "(fixed)" at the end of the name.

Book Information

Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery, an unusual will, a mysterious estate, and a red tam o'shanter
This story is in the public domain.
Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Highlight

Deathworld by Harry Harrison - read on The Classic Tales Podcast

Episode 371: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 15-17

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0500

In which we make a dangerous date for Christmas Eve,
learn the truth about Olivia, and meet Sister Theresa.
Episode 371, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 15-17
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery, an unusual will, a mysterious estate, and a red tam o'shanter
This story is in the public domain.
Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Highlight

The Best Cook in the World by Rick Bragg

Episode 370: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 12-14

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:32:00 -0500

In which we learn more about Bates and more about Miss Armstrong
and much, much more about a secret passage!
Episode 370, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 12-14
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery, an unusual will, a mysterious estate, and a red tam o'shanter
This story is in the public domain.
Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Podcast Highlight

That Classical Podcast and their Spotify playlist

Episode 369: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 9-11

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:48:00 -0500

In which we get the scoop on the ladies next door, confront a housebreaker,
and receive a caller.
Episode 369, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 9-11
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery, an unusual will, a mysterious estate, and a red tam o'shanter
This story is in the public domain.
Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Podcast Highlight

My Plain Jane

Episode 368: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 6-8

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 12:45:00 -0500

In which we try persimmons, chat with the red tam o'shanter,
and meet a dangerous neighbor.
Episode 368, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 6-8
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery, an unusual will, a mysterious estate, and a red tam o'shanter
This story is in the public domain.
Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Podcast Highlight

Mythgard Academy - Le Morte d'Arthur
ChopBard - Henry VI, part 1

Episode 367: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 3-5

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 7 Jul 2018 11:05:00 -0500

In which there is a mysterious gunshot and a new acquaintance is made.
Episode 367, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 3-5
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery, an unusual will, a mysterious estate, and a red tam o'shanter
This story is in the public domain.
Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Podcast Highlight

Wooden Overcoats

Episode 366: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 1-2

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 10:41:00 -0500

In which Jack Glenarm must agree to very unusual requirements
to inherit his grandfather's wealth.
Episode 366, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 1-2
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for a bestselling 1906 mystery and an unusual will
This story is in the public domain.
Story audio courtesy of LibriVox.

Episode 365, The Wind Boy, chapters 17-18, finale!

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 11:30:00 -0500

In which everyone's dreams come true.
Except The Policeman's. Though there is hope for him too.
Episode 365, The Wind Boy, chapters 17-18, finale!
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for a girl from the mountains, coppery gold hair, sandals, sculptors, new friends, and the Wind Boy.
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

Chop Bard

Episode 364: The Wind Boy, chapters 15-16

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 13:58:00 -0500

In which Rosemarie answers a little silver bell. And the school gets a surprise.
Episode 364, The Wind Boy, chapters 15-16
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for a girl from the mountains, coppery gold hair, sandals, sculptors, new friends, and the Wind Boy.
This story is in the public domain.

Summer Reading

Cool & Lam series by A.A. Faire
P.G. Wodehouse audiobooks

Episode 363: The Wind Boy, chapters 13-14

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 9 Jun 2018 12:38:00 -0500

In which Kay chases the Masker! And then it gets complicated.
Episode 363, The Wind Boy, chapters 13-14
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for a girl from the mountains, coppery gold hair, sandals, sculptors, new friends, and the Wind Boy.
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

The Classic Tales

Episode 362: The Wind Boy, chapters 11-12

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 28 May 2018 12:09:00 -0500

In which Gentian learns weaving and has an eerie encounter!
Episode 362, The Wind Boy, chapters 11-12
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for a girl from the mountains, coppery gold hair, sandals, sculptors, new friends, and the Wind Boy.
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

Filmspotting

Episode 361: The Wind Boy, chapters 9-10

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 18 May 2018 16:12:00 -0500

In which we put on our dunce caps and find a secret door!
Episode 361, The Wind Boy, chapters 9-10
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for a girl from the mountains, coppery gold hair, sandals, sculptors, new friends, and the Wind Boy.
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

The Next Picture Show

Episode 360: The Wind Boy, chapters 7-8

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 12 May 2018 19:08:00 -0500

In which we go for a walk, attend church, and are always mysteriously transported somewhere else! Episode 360, The Wind Boy, chapters 7-8
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for a girl from the mountains, coppery gold hair, sandals, sculptors, new friends, and the Wind Boy.
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Episode 359: The Wind Boy, chapters 5-6

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 5 May 2018 12:00:00 -0500

In which we discover just what those fancy sandals can do, visit the Clear Land, and meet The Artist. Episode 359, The Wind Boy, chapters 5-6
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for a girl from the mountains, coppery gold hair, sandals, sculptors, new friends, and the Wind Boy.
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

Rachel Watches Star Trek

Episode 358: The Wind Boy, chapters 3-4

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:00:00 -0500

In which shoe shopping was never so exciting and we meet the Wind Boy.

Episode 358, The Wind Boy, chapters 3-4
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for a girl from the mountains, coppery gold hair, sandals, sculptors, new friends, and the Wind Boy.
This story is in the public domain.

Episode 357: The Wind Boy, chapters 1-2

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 14:31:00 -0500

In which we meet Nan, The Policeman, and the family in the little brown house.

Episode 357, The Wind Boy, chapters 1-2
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for a girl from the mountains, coppery gold hair, sandals, sculptors, new friends, and the Wind Boy.
This story is in the public domain.

We All Scream - my narration on EscapePod

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 8 Aug 2017 09:52:00 -0500

I loved narrating this short piece about a happily married wife and mother whose ice cream truck business runs into an unexpected problem one day.

It's as if the author knew me!

I was pleased and humbled that EscapePod asked me to read it. You can find it on iTunes (episode 585) or here at EscapePod.

Episode 356: The Green Jacket, chapters 22-24, finale!

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 09:00:00 -0500

In which we discover all and discover an interesting development for Millie.

Episode 356, The Green Jacket, chapters 22-24
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for lady detectives, missing necklaces, solving cases the men can't solve, and knitting.
This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by J.M. Smallheer.

Podcast Highlight

Bird Note

Episode 355: The Green Jacket, chapter 21

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:13:00 -0500

In which we draw conclusions about Elise and meet someone from Millie's detective work.

Episode 355, The Green Jacket, chapter 21
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for lady detectives, missing necklaces, solving cases the men can't solve, and knitting.
This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by J.M. Smallheer.

Podcast Highlight

Notes From a Cranky Editor

Episode 354: The Green Jacket, chapters 19-20

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 17:13:00 -0500

In which Steven gives us the story from his point of view.

Episode 354, The Green Jacket, chapters 19-20
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for lady detectives, missing necklaces, solving cases the men can't solve, and knitting.
This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by J.M. Smallheer.

Podcast Highlight

LeVar Burton Reads

Episode 353: The Green Jacket, chapters 16-18

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 17:42:00 -0500

In which we meet the son of the household.
Is he the innocent his mother thinks him or a shady character?

Episode 353, The Green Jacket, chapters 16-18
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for lady detectives, missing necklaces, solving cases the men can't solve, and knitting.
This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by J.M. Smallheer.

Episode 352: The Green Jacket, chapters 12-15

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 18:12:00 -0500

In which we interview the suspects and also get a lot of mending done.

Episode 352, The Green Jacket, chapters 12-15
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for lady detectives, missing necklaces, solving cases the men can't solve, and knitting.
This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by J.M. Smallheer.

Highlights
True Grit - by Charles Portis, read by Donna Tartt

Episode 351: The Green Jacket, chapters 9-11

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sun, 4 Jun 2017 13:27:00 -0500

In which we go undercover.

Episode 351, The Green Jacket, chapters 9-11
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for lady detectives, missing necklaces, solving cases the men can't solve, and knitting.
This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by J.M. Smallheer.

Podcast Highlights
Close Reads - iTunes, Circe Institute iTunes for 2016 episodes

Episode 350: The Green Jacket, chapters 5-8 (fixed)

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 27 May 2017 16:23:00 -0500

In which we don't take divorce cases and do begin investigating missing emeralds.

Episode 350, The Green Jacket, chapters 5-8 (fixed)
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for lady detectives, missing necklaces, solving cases the men can't solve, and knitting.
This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by J.M. Smallheer.

Episode: 349: The Green Jacket, ch. 1-4

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 13 May 2017 15:33:00 -0500

In which we meet private detective Millicent Newberry, who is never without her knitting.
She goes undercover to solve the unsolvable case of the missing emerald necklace.

Episode 349, The Green Jacket, chapters 1-4
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for lady detectives, missing necklaces, solving cases the men can't solve, and knitting.
This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by J.M. Smallheer.

Episode 348: Lone Star Planet, ch. 10-11, finale!

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 6 May 2017 15:54:00 -0500

In which a conspiracy is revealed, the guilty are punished, and the Ambassador follows a new calling.

Episode 348, Lone Star Planet, chapters 10-11, finale!
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for Texans, gunfights, supercows, and talking dogs.
This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by Mark Nelson.

Episode 347: Lone Star Planet, ch. 7-9

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 15:17:00 -0500

In which Ambassador faces a conundrum: to not have the Bonneys
convicted as politicians but still bring them to justice.

Episode 347, Lone Star Planet, chapters 7-9
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for Texans, gunfights, supercows, and talking dogs.
This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by Mark Nelson.

Podcast Highlight

Burnt Toast

Episode 346, Lone Star Planet, chapters 5-6

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 16:02:00 -0500

In which we witness a "murder" trial, learn more about New Texas politics,
and decide to always keep our six-shooter handy.

Episode 346, Lone Star Planet, chapters 5-6
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for Texans, gunfights, supercows, and talking dogs.
This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by Mark Nelson.

Episode 345: Lone Star Planet, ch. 3-4

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 15:58:00 -0500

We're welcomed to New Texas with an ambush, a giant barbecue, and a trial.
Sounds as if they did manage to recreate the culture in space.

Episode 345, Lone Star Planet, chapters 3-4
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for Texans, gunfights, supercows, and talking dogs.
This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by Mark Nelson.

Episode 344: Lone Star Planet, ch. 1-2

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 8 Apr 2017 14:14:00 -0500

When a galactic diplomat makes a political misstep he's punished by being assigned as ambassador to New Texas ... where the last ambassador left feet-first.

Episode 344, Lone Star Planet, chapters 1-2
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for Texans, gunfights, supercows, and talking dogs.
This story is in the public domain, via LibriVox, read by Mark Nelson.

Podcast Highlight

Lexicon Valley

Episode 343: Carnacki, The Ghost Finder, 6

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 1 Apr 2017 17:28:00 -0500

Carnacki, The Ghost Finder

The Thing Invisible.
In which Carnacki is called for help when a haunted chapel turns from being a charming old story into deadly reality.

Episode 343, Carnacki Ghost Finder, 6
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for occult detection, faked ghosts, real ghosts, and other things that go bump in the night.
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

Lexicon Valley

Episode 342: Carnacki, The Ghost Finder, 5

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 17:35:00 -0500

Carnacki, The Ghost Finder

The Searcher of the End House.
A rare glimpse of Carnacki's early days when he finds his own home may harbor a ghost ... or two!

Episode 342, Carnacki Ghost Finder, 5
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for occult detection, faked ghosts, real ghosts, and other things that go bump in the night.
This story is in the public domain.

Highlight

Arrival

Episode 341: Carnacki, The Ghost Finder, 4

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sun, 5 Mar 2017 14:03:00 -0600

Carnacki, The Ghost Finder

The Horse of the Invisible.
Can Carnacki save the beautiful young heiress from the deadly family curse?

Episode 341, Carnacki Ghost Finder, 4
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for occult detection, faked ghosts, real ghosts, and other things that go bump in the night.
This story is in the public domain.

Highlight

Queen of Katwe

Episode 340: Carnacki, The Ghost Finder, 3

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 16:01:00 -0600

Carnacki, The Ghost Finder

The Whistling Room.
Why does a whistled tune cause such terror?
Are disappointed suitors playing a trick or does it come from the depths of hell?

Episode 340, Carnacki Ghost Finder, 3
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for occult detection, faked ghosts, real ghosts, and other things that go bump in the night.
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

A Time and a Plate

Episode 339: Carnackie, The Ghost Finder, 2

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 08:37:00 -0600

Carnacki, The Ghost Finder

The House Among the Laurels.
Can Carnackie overcome the blood-drip and killing spirit
that haunts a Irish deserted mansion?

Episode 339, Carnacki Ghost Finder, 2
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for occult detection, faked ghosts, real ghosts, and other things that go bump in the night.
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

Twenty Thousand Hertz

Episode 338: Carnackie, The Ghost Finder, 1

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 16:09:00 -0600

Carnacki, The Ghost Finder

The Gateway of the Monster.
Carnacki is summoned to investigate a spirit that disrupts an ancient mansion
every night at the site of a grisly murder generations ago.

Episode 338, Carnacki Ghost Finder, 1
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for occult detection, faked ghosts, real ghosts, and other things that go bump in the night.
This story is in the public domain.

Episode 337: Rip Van Winkle

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 4 Feb 2017 15:55:00 -0600

N.C. Wyeth - Washington Irving: Rip Van Winkle .

A famous classic with some elements that no one remembers.

Episode 337, Rip Van Winkle
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for henpecked husbands, ghostly bowling, and a very good night's sleep.
This story are in the public domain.

Highlight

Fawlty Towers

Episode 336: True Ghost Stories by Hawthorne and Kipling

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 08:02:00 -0600

Kipling

Hawthorne

The Ghost of Dr. Harris by Nathaniel Hawthorne
My Own True Ghost Story by Rudyard Kipling

Episode 336, True Ghost Stories by Hawthorne and Kipling
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for non-menacing true ghost stories by bemused, famous writers.
These stories are in the public domain.

Highlight

The Night Train to Munich (1940)

Episode 335: The Magic City, chapters 11-12

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 21 Jan 2017 17:35:00 -0600

The Night Attack. The End.
In which we get mythic help against The Pretenderette,
and sort everything out in the end.

Episode 335, The Magic City, chapters 11-12
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for blended families, mean nurses, nice parlor maids, the Destroyer and Deliverer, and quests in magical cities.
This story is in the public domain.
Read by Ruth Golding at LibriVox.

Podcast Highlight

Mythgard Academy - Dracula
Dracula - Audible Edition

Episode 334: The Magic City, chapter 10

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 18:16:00 -0600

The Great Sloth.
In which we receive a secret message and try to stay awake.

Episode 334, The Magic City, chapter 10
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for blended families, mean nurses, nice parlor maids, the Destroyer and Deliverer, and quests in magical cities.
This story is in the public domain.
Read by Ruth Golding at LibriVox.

Podcast Highlight

Decoder Ring Theater - Black Jack Justice, the audiobook

Episode 333: The Magic City, chapter 9

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 7 Jan 2017 16:18:00 -0600

The Lightning Loose.
In which we hear Helen's dream and find out the next quest.

Episode 333, The Magic City, chapter 9
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for blended families, mean nurses, nice parlor maids, the Destroyer and Deliverer, and quests in magical cities.
This story is in the public domain.
Read by Ruth Golding at LibriVox.

Episode 332: The Magic City, chapters 7-8

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 17:30:00 -0600

The Dwellers by the Sea. Ups and Downs.
In which we help deal with The Fear.

Episode 332, The Magic City, chapter 7-8
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for blended families, mean nurses, nice parlor maids, the Destroyer and Deliverer, and quests in magical cities.
This story is in the public domain.
Read by Ruth Golding at LibriVox.

Episode 331: The Magic City, chapter 6

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 14:45:00 -0600

The Lions in the Desert.
In which we encounter camels and parrots and lions. Oh my!

Episode 331, The Magic City, chapter 6
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for blended families, mean nurses, nice parlor maids, the Destroyer and Deliverer, and quests in magical cities.
This story is in the public domain.
Read by Ruth Golding at LibriVox.

Movie Highlights

Hell or High Water
The Petrified Forest
The Train

Episode 330: The Magic City, chapter 5

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 3 Dec 2016 17:14:00 -0600

On the Carpet.
In which we have a banquet, tea, and embark on the quest of the Mazy Carpet.

Episode 330, The Magic City, chapter 5
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for blended families, mean nurses, nice parlor maids, the Destroyer and Deliverer, and quests in magical cities.
This story is in the public domain.
Read by Ruth Golding at LibriVox.

Highlight

Mrs. Pollifax series

Episode 329: The Magic City, Chapter 4

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 15:56:00 -0600

The Dragon-Slayer.
In which we encounter a dragon, a princess, and a mysterious claimant to the title of Deliverer.

Episode 329, The Magic City, chapter 4
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for blended families, mean nurses, nice parlor maids, the Destroyer and Deliverer, and quests in magical cities.
This story is in the public domain.
Read by Ruth Golding at LibriVox.

Episode 328: The Magic City, Chapter 3

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 12:58:00 -0600

Lost.
In which there is poetry, breakfast, a missing person, and Mr. Noah.

Episode 328, The Magic City, chapter 3
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for blended families, mean nurses, nice parlor maids, the Destroyer and Deliverer, and quests in magical cities.
This story is in the public domain.
Read by Ruth Golding at LibriVox.

Listening Highlight

Heroes and Legends: The Most Influential Characters of Literature — a Great Course taught by Thomas Shippey

Episode 327: The Magic City, chapter 2

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 18:44:00 -0600

Deliverer or Destroyer.
In which we find out where we are, hear prophecies, and plan an escape!

Episode 327, The Magic City, chapter 2
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for blended families, mean nurses, nice parlor maids, the Destroyer and Deliverer, and quests in magical cities.
This story is in the public domain.
Read by Ruth Golding at LibriVox.

Podcast Highlight

Presidential podcast by the Washington Post

Episode 326: The Magic City, chapter 1

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 5 Nov 2016 17:32:00 -0500

The Beginning. In which we meet Philip and Helen and
build an amazing sounding city out of household items.

Episode 326, The Magic City, chapter 1
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for blended families, mean nurses, nice parlor maids, the Destroyer and Deliverer, and quests in magical cities.
This story is in the public domain.
Read by Ruth Golding at LibriVox.

Episode 325: Oh, Murderer Mine, Finale

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 17:48:00 -0500

In which Doan and Carstairs exhibit dazzling teamwork, a murderer is unmasked, and all is explained.

Episode 324, Oh, Murderer Mine, finale
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for sassy girl teachers, Handsome Lover Boys, gigantic Great Danes, and deceptively pudgy detectives.
This story is in the public domain.

Highlight

The Good Place

Episode 324: Oh, Murderer Mine, chapter 5

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 10:51:00 -0500

In which we encounter deserted mansions, flying bullets, dancing, and arms about each other.

Episode 324, Oh, Murderer Mine, chapter 5
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for sassy girl teachers, Handsome Lover Boys, gigantic Great Danes, and deceptively pudgy detectives.
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

The First

Episode 323: Oh, Murderer Mine, chapter 4

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 13:52:00 -0500

In which we see Carstairs thrown off his stride.

Episode 323, Oh, Murderer Mine, chapter 4
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for sassy girl teachers, Handsome Lover Boys, gigantic Great Danes, and deceptively pudgy detectives.
This story is in the public domain.

Episode 322: Oh, Murderer Mine, chapter 3

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 17:32:00 -0500

In which we fix Carstairs breakfast. And find out more about Heloise and Handsome Lover Boy.

Episode 322, Oh, Murderer Mine, chapter 3
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for sassy girl teachers, Handsome Lover Boys, gigantic Great Danes, and deceptively pudgy detectives.
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

Episode 321: Oh, Murderer Mine, chapter 2

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 1 Oct 2016 17:37:00 -0500

In which Doan and Carstairs show their mettle in the chase.
And Melissa acquires an interesting bodyguard.

Episode 321: Oh, Murderer Mine, chapter 2
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for sassy girl teachers, Handsome Lover Boys, gigantic Great Danes, and deceptively pudgy detectives.
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

CraftLit - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (premium audio)

Episode 320:Oh, Murderer Mine, chapter 1

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 17:38:00 -0500

In which Doan and Carstairs find themselves on a college campus.

Episode 320, Oh, Murderer Mine, chapter 1
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for sassy girl teachers, Handsome Lover Boys, gigantic Great Danes, and deceptively pudgy detectives.
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight
CraftLit - The War of the Worlds (premium audio)

Episode 319: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, Finale

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 16:28:00 -0500

In which we dash across the Pacific and the U.S. to try to meet the deadline.

Episode 319, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, Finale
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for plucky girl journalists, adventurous travel, and only one dress.
This story is in the public domain.
Book read by Mary Reagan at LibriVox
This book may contain outdated ways of expression or of talking about other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Podcast Highlight
The Land of Desire

Episode 318: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, chapters 13-15

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 15:17:00 -0500

In which we have Christmas in Canton and explore Japan.

Episode 318, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, ch. 13-15
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for plucky girl journalists, adventurous travel, and only one dress.
This story is in the public domain.
Book read by Mary Reagan at LibriVox
This book may contain outdated ways of expression or of talking about other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Audio Highlight
The Help audiobook

Episode 317: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, chapters 11-12

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 16:12:00 -0500

In which we ride out a monsoon at sea and discover we're racing more than Time.

Episode 317, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, ch. 11-12
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for plucky girl journalists, adventurous travel, and only one dress.
This story is in the public domain.
Book read by Mary Reagan at LibriVox
This book may contain outdated ways of expression or of talking about other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Podcast Highlights

RadioLab - From Tree to Shining Tree
Martini Shot
99% Invisible: America's Last Top Model / On Average
Desert Island Discs - Nadiya

Episode 316: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, chapters 9-10

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:00:00 -0500

In which we become addicted to curry and a five day delay endangers the journey.

Episode 316, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, ch. 9-10
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for plucky girl journalists, adventurous travel, and only one dress.
This story is in the public domain.
Book read by Mary Reagan at LibriVox
This book may contain outdated ways of expression or of talking about other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Episode 315: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, chapters 7-8

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 6 Aug 2016 14:34:00 -0500

In which we see Port Said, the Suez Canal, and Aden.

Episode 315, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, ch. 7-8
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for plucky girl journalists, adventurous travel, and only one dress.
This story is in the public domain.
Book read by Mary Reagan at LibriVox
This book may contain outdated ways of expression or of talking about other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Episode 314: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, chapters 4-6

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 12:52:00 -0500

In which we meet Jules and Madame Verne,
avoid an international incident over a compliment,
and take a risk to send a message.

Episode 314, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, ch. 4-6
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for plucky girl journalists, adventurous travel, and only one dress.
This story is in the public domain.
Book read by Mary Reagan at LibriVox
This book may contain outdated ways of expression or of talking about other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Episode 313: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, chapters 1-3

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 07:00:00 -0500

In which we set off with the intrepid Nellie Bly on a journey around the world
with one bag, one dress, and a whole lotta spunk.

Episode 313, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, ch. 1-3
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for plucky girl journalists, adventurous travel, and only one dress.
This story is in the public domain.
Book read by Mary Reagan at LibriVox
This book may contain outdated ways of expression or of talking about other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Episode 312: Mrs. Bullfrog - The Wonderful Window

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 13:24:00 -0500

In which we encounter an unlikely and humorous marriage

and a fantastical view into another world.

Mrs. Bullfrog by Nathaniel Hawthorne and The Wonderful Window by Lord Dunsany.

Episode 312, Mrs. Bullfrog - The Wonderful Window
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for interesting marriages and unusual windows.
These stories are in the public domain.

Movie Highlight

Ushpizin

Episode 311, The Bat, finale

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sun, 3 Jul 2016 17:49:00 -0500

In which we discover the identity of the Bat!

Episode 311, The Bat, finale
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for battling evil, luxurious country homes, bank robbery, and spunky spinsters.
This story is in the public domain.
This book may contain outdated ways of expressing or viewing other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Podcast Highlight

The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

Episode 310: The Bat, chapters 15-17

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 15:16:00 -0500

Unknowns, and Ghosts, and Hidden Rooms. Oh my!

Episode 310, The Bat, chapters 15-17
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for battling evil, luxurious country homes, bank robbery, and spunky spinsters.
This story is in the public domain.
This book may contain outdated ways of expressing or viewing other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Podcast Highlight

Revisionist History

Episode 309: The Bat, chapters 13-14

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:18:00 -0500

In which Miss Cornelia gets sneaky.

Episode 309, The Bat, chapters 13-14
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for battling evil, luxurious country homes, bank robbery, and spunky spinsters.
This story is in the public domain.
This book may contain outdated ways of expressing or viewing other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Podcast Highlight

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Episode 308: The Bat, chapters 11-12

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 4 Jun 2016 13:54:00 -0500

In which Billy does jujitsu, Dale asks for yet more advice, and
someone mysterious sneaks in.

Episode 308, The Bat, chapters 11-12
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for battling evil, luxurious country homes, bank robbery, and spunky spinsters.
This story is in the public domain.
This book may contain outdated ways of expressing or viewing other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Highlight

Episode 307: The Bat, chapters 9-10

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 28 May 2016 16:03:00 -0500

In which we witness murder most foul!

Episode 307, The Bat, chapters 9-10
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for battling evil, luxurious country homes, bank robbery, and spunky spinsters.
This story is in the public domain.
This book may contain outdated ways of expressing or viewing other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Highlight

Episode 306: The Bat, chapters 7-8

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 21 May 2016 16:51:00 -0500

In which Lizzie gets the third degree, Brooks shares a secret,
and a shadowy figure is glimpsed.

Episode 306, The Bat, chapters 7-8
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for battling evil, luxurious country homes, bank robbery, and spunky spinsters.
This story is in the public domain.
This book may contain outdated ways of expressing or viewing other people. It's an accurate picture of how things were back then and we can be happy things have changed for the better. No editing or censoring will occur in the reading.

Episode 305: The Bat, Chapters 5-6

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 14 May 2016 09:00:00 -0500

In which the biggest mystery now is how many times
Billy can retrieve and return the front door key before he collapses.

Episode 305, The Bat, chapters 5-6
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for battling evil, luxurious country homes, bank robbery, and spunky spinsters.
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

Episode 304: The Bat, chapters 3-4.

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 7 May 2016 09:00:00 -0500

In which we pull out the Ouija board and listen for ghosts.
While sipping lemonade. We are at a country home, after all.

Episode 304, The Bat, chapters 3-4
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for battling evil, luxurious country homes, bank robbery, and spunky spinsters.
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

Myths and Legends

Episode 303: The Bat, chapters 1-2

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 3 May 2016 17:00:00 -0500

In which Cornelia Van Gorder discovers a mystery at her rented summer home.
Is it that dreaded criminal The Bat?
We also try to live up to noble standards already set for this book,
which was released in 1933 as one of the earliest talking book recordings.

Episode 303, The Bat, chapters 1-2
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for battling evil, luxurious country homes, bank robbery, and spunky spinsters.
This story is in the public domain.

Sweet, Sweet Doubletake — Forgotten Classics is "What's Hot" at iTunes

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 13:44:00 -0500

I was looking through What's Hot in Literature podcasts when I did a doubletake. I'm used to seeing CraftLit and The Classic Tales but not little, ol me! Nice! I guess when you get past 300 episodes you get a nod sometimes.

Episode 302: Talents Incorporated, finale

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 20:53:00 -0500

In which we see what happens when you depend on Talents,
only to find Talents missing when they are needed!

Episode 302, Talents Incorporated, finale
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for avoiding planetary invasion, straining incredulity by Talents, and space battles.
This story is in the public domain.
Narration by Mark Nelson is from LibriVox.

Highlights

Mark Nelson

Episode 301: Talents Incorporated, chapters 9-10

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 15:40:00 -0500

In which King Humphrey snatches defeat from the jaws of victory.
And we learn more about precognition.

Episode 301, Talents Incorporated, chapters 9-10
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for avoiding planetary invasion, straining incredulity by Talents, and space battles.
This story is in the public domain.
Narration by Mark Nelson is from LibriVox.

Highlights

The Green Book (99% Invisible)
K-poparazzi (Radiolab)

Episode 300: Talents Incorporated, chapters 7-8

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:30:00 -0500

In which we see how a Talent gets you there faster.
And how to fight like a space pirate.

Episode 300, Talents Incorporated, chapters 7-8
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for avoiding planetary invasion, straining incredulity by Talents, and space battles.
This story is in the public domain.
Narration by Mark Nelson is from LibriVox.

Highlights

Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian, narrated by Patrick Tull

Episode 299: Talents Incorporated, chapters 5-6

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 2 Apr 2016 16:06:00 -0500

In which we discover how a victory can be a catastrophe.
Can Captain Bors turn it back into a victory again?

Episode 299, Talents Incorporated, chapters 5-6
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for avoiding planetary invasion, straining incredulity by Talents, and space battles.
This story is in the public domain.
Narration by Mark Nelson is from LibriVox.

Podcast Highlights

The Window at the White Cat by Mary Roberts Rinehart at LibriVox

Episode 298: Talents Incorporated, chapter 4

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 11:09:00 -0500

In which we battle the Mekin space fleet, using Talents Incorporated information.

Episode 298, Talents Incorporated, chapter 4
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for avoiding planetary invasion, straining incredulity by Talents, and space battles.
This story is in the public domain.
Narration by Mark Nelson is from LibriVox.

Podcast Highlights

The Mad King at The Fantastic Worlds of Edgar Rice Burroughs

Episode 297: Talents Incorporated, chapters 2-3

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 16:41:00 -0500

In which we meet the talents of Talents Incorporated --
who come up with an interesting idea about fighting Mekin.

Episode 297, Talents Incorporated, chapters 2-3
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for avoiding planetary invasion and straining incredulity by Talents.
This story is in the public domain.
Narration by Mark Nelson is from LibriVox.

Podcast Highlights

Mythgard Academy - Dracula
H.P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast - Carmilla, begins on episode 298
Dante's Inferno read by Heathcote Williams

Episode 296: Talents Incorporated, chapter 1

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 11:33:00 -0600

In which planetary invasion is imminent.
Can Talents Incorporated information save Kandar?
You can depend on it!

Episode 296, Talents Incorporated, chapter 1
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for avoiding planetary invasion by Talents.
This story is in the public domain.
Narration by Mark Nelson is from LibriVox.

Podcast Highlight

Classic Tales Podcast: The Wind in the Willows

Episode 295: Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Most Men

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 08:00:00 -0600

In which we drop into the village of Binscombe to find out how they celebrate Christmas Eve.

Episode 295, Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Most Men
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for weird tales with no violence.
Shared by permission from the author.
This story is from Binscombe Tales by John Whitbourn. It is under copyright. I strongly encourage you to purchase the book and enjoy all the stories in their entirety. You won't be sorry!

Episode 294: Pavilion on the Links, Finale

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 17:22:00 -0600

In which our heroes must thwart certain death and save the girl.

Episode 294, Pavilion on the Links, Finale
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for quicksand, mystery, mafia, rivalries, unpleasant friends, and camping. Oh, and romance.
This is in the public domain

Podcast Highlight

Tumanbay

Episode 293: The Pavilion on the Links, chapters 4-6

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 16:20:00 -0600

In which Frank checks out Clara's story and we meet Bernard Huddlestone.
And we begin to wonder if the Mafia is moving into England.

Episode 293, Pavilion on the Links, chapters 4-6
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for quicksand, mystery, mafia, rivalries, unpleasant friends, and camping. Oh, and romance.
This is in the public domain

Podcast Highlight

You Must Remember This

Episode 292: The Pavilion on the Links, chapters 1-3

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 2 Dec 2015 16:57:00 -0600

In which we begin a little known mystery by Robert Louis Stevenson. Arthur Conan Doyle called it "the high-water mark of [Stevenson’s] genius." Despite the name there is no golf and no lemonade.

Episode 292, Pavilion on the Links, chapters 1-3
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for quicksand, mystery, mafia, rivalries, unpleasant friends, and camping. Oh, and romance.
This is in the public domain

Podcast Highlight

Gastropod

Episode 291: The Regent of the North

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 14:01:00 -0600

In which an old Viking chief clings to the old faith in Odin and Baldur
when new ways sweep into his country.

Episode 291, The Regent of the North
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for reindeer, Laplanders, Viking chieftains, Christianity, Odin, and Baldur.
This is in the public domain

Podcast Highlight

The History of Literature

Other Info

Tales Before Tolkien - Douglas A. Anderson

Episode 290: Lord Dunsany and Edgar Allen Poe

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 16:55:00 -0600

In which we watch little gods and a passionate artist.

Episode 290, Chu Bu and Sheemish / The Oval Portrait
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for minor gods feuding, earthquakes, idol worship, oval portraits, candalabra, and mysteriously wounded narrators.
These stories are in the public domain

Podcast Highlight

Noir Factory

Other Info

Tales Before Tolkien - Douglas A. Anderson
Tales Before Narnia - Douglas A. Anderson
H.P. Lovecraft's Favorite Weird Tales - Douglas A. Anderson

Episode 289: The White Moll, Finale

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 2 Oct 2015 17:23:00 -0500

In which we enjoy one of the most exciting finales ever.

Episode 289, The White Moll, finale
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
This story is in the public domain
The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

Episode 288: The White Moll, chapters 17-18

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 16:29:00 -0500

In which the White Moll shows she knows how to handle a car like James Bond.

Episode 288, The White Moll, chapters 17-18
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
This story is in the public domain
The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

The Specialists

Episode 287: The White Moll, chapters 15-16

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 16:43:00 -0500

In which the Pug plays a deep game and Gypsy Nan's crime is revealed.

Episode 287, The White Moll, chapters 15-16
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
This story is in the public domain
The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

Giants of History

Episode 286: The White Moll, chapters 13-14

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 9 Sep 2015 10:56:00 -0500

In which we see the fruits of the White Moll's labors

and come one step closer to Danglar's lair.

Episode 286, The White Moll, chapters 13-14
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
This story is in the public domain
The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

Imaginary Worlds

Episode 285: The White Moll, chapters 11-12

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Thu, 3 Sep 2015 15:38:00 -0500

In which the White Moll is part of a gang caper!

Episode 285, The White Moll, chapters 11-12
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
This story is in the public domain
The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

The Secret History of Hollywood

Episode 284: The White Moll, chapters 9-10

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 17:25:00 -0500

In which it's the White Moll's turn to rescue The Adventurer
and we learn something shocking!

Episode 284, The White Moll, chapters 9-10
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
This story is in the public domain
The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

King Falls AM

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

The Bowery Boys

Episode 283: The White Moll, chapters 7-8

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 4 Aug 2015 14:45:00 -0500

In which the White Moll sinks deeper into underworld New York to save a man's life
by pulling off a diamond heist.

Episode 283, The White Moll, chapters 7-8
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
This story is in the public domain
The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

Mythgard Academy - past free classes

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Episode 282: The White Moll, chapters 5-6

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 16:23:00 -0500

In which the Danglar's comments send the White Moll on another adventure to prevent crime.

Episode 282, The White Moll, chapters 5-6
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
This story is in the public domain
The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

Maltin on Movies

Episode 281: The White Moll, chapters 3-4

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 16:47:00 -0500

In which the White Moll carries out her promise to Gypsy Nan and encounters The Adventurer.

Episode 281, The White Moll, chapters 3-4
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
This story is in the public domain
The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

Old Tales podcast

Episode 280: The White Moll, chapters 1-2

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 1 Jul 2015 21:17:00 -0500

In which we meet the White Moll.
Will she grant a desperate request for help, even if it puts her at great risk?

Episode 280, The White Moll, chapters 1-2
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for crime, plot difficulty, The Adventurer, 1920 underworld New York City, and danger!
This story is in the public domain
The story recording is courtesy of Rowdy Delaney at LibriVox.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

Science Vs.

Episode 279: A Matter of Importance, Part 2

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:53:00 -0500

In which we learn how to outsmart delinks ... and Huks

Episode 279, A Matter of Importance, part 2
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for policemen, missing space ships,Huks, delinks, detective work .
This story is in the public domain

PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

The Black Tapes Podcast

Episode 278: A Matter of Importance, part 1

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 19:26:00 -0500

In which we search for a mysteriously missing space transport
and learn the difference between the police and the military.

Episode 278, A Matter of Importance, part 1
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for policemen, missing space ships,Huks, delinks, detective work .
This story is in the public domain

PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

Food News

Lagniappe 63: Dickens and His Ravens

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 30 May 2015 16:48:00 -0500

Dickens and His Ravens
from the preface of Barnaby Rudge
by Charles Dickens

(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 277: Strange Exodus

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 26 May 2015 21:49:00 -0500

In which we experience a unique alien invasion and victory.

Episode 277, Strange Exodus
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for alien invasions, strange meals, even stranger sanctuaries, disturbing images of humankind's future.

PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Another Place (Binscombe Tale) by John Whitbourne
Enchanted April - The Classic Tales Podcast
The Skylark of Space - Uvula Audio

Episode 276: Mary Poppins Sampler

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 16:53:00 -0500

In which we have a unique visit to the zoo for a special birthday party.

Episode 276, Mary Poppins Sampler
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for bears, babies, penguins, birthday presents, and tickets.
Mary Poppins is under copyright. This sampler is shared under the Fair Use Act.
Audible reading by Sophie Thompson

HIGHLIGHTS

Episode 275: One Hundred and One Dalmatians Sampler

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 17:31:00 -0500

In which I drop in to share a sample of the novel that preceded the movies,
One Hundred and One Dalmatians.

Episode 275, One Hundred and One Dalmatians Sampler
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for puppies, pet humans, hot buttered toast, nannies, and sweet tea.
One Hundred and One Dalmatians is under copyright. This sampler is shared under the Fair Use Act.
Audible reading by Martin Jarvis.

HIGHLIGHTS

Episode 274: Heidi's Alp, chapter 3 ... and a farewell

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 17:42:00 -0600

In which we go to Legoland, visit Hans Christen Anderson at home ... and I bid a temporary farewell.

Episode 274, Heidi's Alp, chapter 4
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for family travel, fairy stories, Europe, and a yellow camper.
Heidi's Alp is under copyright. Our sincere thanks to author Christina Hardyment for her gracious permission to read this aloud.

Episode 273: Heidi's Alp, chapter 2

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 20:58:00 -0600

In which we race for silver skates, play with trolls, and put our finger in the dike.

Episode 273, Heidi's Alp, chapter 2
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for family travel, fairy stories, Europe, and a yellow camper.
Heidi's Alp is under copyright. Our sincere thanks to author Christina Hardyment for her gracious permission to read this aloud.

Highlight

History of Pirates podcast

Episode 272: Heidi's Alp, chapter 1

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 13:31:00 -0600

In which we prepare to live the dream --
caravaning around Europe searching for fairy tale origins.

Episode 272, Heidi's Alp, chapter 1
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for family travel, fairy stories, Europe, and a yellow camper.
Heidi's Alp is under copyright. Our sincere thanks to author Christina Hardyment for her gracious permission to read this aloud.

Highlight

21st Century Mythologies

Christmas Podcasts

Episode 271: The Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England Sampler

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 19:47:00 -0600

In which we vacation in a very foreign land -- the past!

Episode 271, Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for bathing, bridges, the Great Plague, visiting yeomen and much more.

Highlight

Uncle Orson Reviews Everything: Trick or Treat, Real Education

Episode 270 - The Judge's House

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 19:16:00 -0500

In which Julie loses her voice and
we are very glad that Scott Danielson read us this story for Halloween.

Episode 270, The Judge's House
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for terrifying encounters with an evil painting, gamboling rats, strong tea, and fainting women.
The Judge's House by Bram Stoker is in the public domain.

Episode 269: Wailing Well

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 19:03:00 -0500

In which we go camping and encounter a terrifying trio at the Wailing Well.

Episode 269, Wailing Well
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for hilarity and a terrifying encounter with ghosts, all suitable to be heard by a Boy Scout troop.
Wailing Well by M.R. James is in the public domain.

Halloween Highlight

Bowery Boys: New York History

Extra Links

Episode 268: The Night Wire and The Toll-House

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 19:11:00 -0500

In which we sample some of the ghastly, ghostly goodness from The Big Book of Ghost Stories.

Episode 268, Night Wire and Toll-House
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for ghastly fog and ghostly footsteps.
The Night Wire is shared under the Fair Use Act as a sample of the stories in The Big Book of Ghost Stories, ed. Otto Penzler. I strongly encourage you to purchase the book and enjoy all the stories in their entirety. Views to the contrary, please contact me (my email is in the sidebar).

Halloween Highlights

Episode 267: Another Place

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 7 Oct 2014 20:41:00 -0500

In which we drop into the village of Binscombe only to discover it is not at all what it seems
in our latest sampling of "tall tales told in taverns."

Episode 267, Another Place
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: G for weird tales with no violence.
This story is from Binscombe Tales by John Whitbourn. It is under copyright. This story is shared under the Fair Use Act as a sample of the stories in the collection. I strongly encourage you to purchas the book and enjoy all the stories in their entirety. Views to the contrary, please contact me (my email is in the sidebar).

Episode 266: The Sea King

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 12:25:00 -0500

In which a vacation trip to Denmark turns into an encounter with gods older than recorded history for Brigadier Ffellowes in our latest sampling of "tall tales told in taverns."

Episode 266, The Sea King
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for monstrous gods and death by terror.
This story is from The Peculiar Exploits of Brigadier Ffellowes by Sterling Lanier. It is under copyright. This story is shared under the Fair Use Act as a sample of the stories in the collection. Views to the contrary, please contact me (my email is in the sidebar).

Podcast Highlight

Listen to Lucy

Episode 265: The People of the Mist, Finale

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 19:11:00 -0500

In which friendship, a newspaper, and a steam fish help our heroes home.

Episode 265, The People of the Mist, 40-Finale
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

History in Five Minutes

Episode 264: The People of the Mist, chapters 38-39

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 9 Sep 2014 08:57:00 -0500

In which there are gemstones, treachery, insanity, and a rip-snorting roller coaster ride.

Episode 264, The People of the Mist, chapters 38-39
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

Heidi's Alp by Christina Hardyment

Episode 263: The People of the Mist, chapters 36-37

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:25:00 -0500

In which Olfan is noble, Otter is clever, and Nam is treacherous.
As usual. While on the lam. Will our adventurers escape?

Episode 263, The People of the Mist, chapters 36-37
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

The Maritime History Podcast

Episode 262: The People of the Mist, chapters 34-35

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 19:56:00 -0500

In which Juanna is between a rock and a hard place ... and Olfan pays the price.

Episode 262, The People of the Mist, chapters 34-35
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Podcasters' Highlight

Mythgard Institute classes on Dune

Episode 261: The People of the Mist, chapters 32-33

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 8 Aug 2014 17:42:00 -0500

In which Otter must fight and Leonard is tricked.

Episode 261, The People of the Mist, chapters 32-33
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Podcasters' Highlight

The Mixology Talk Podcast

Other Highlights

Episode 260: The People of the Mist, chapters 30-31

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:36:00 -0500

In which Soa surprises Leonard, the lovers surprise each other, and Otter is not surprised at all.

Episode 260, The People of the Mist, chapters 30-31
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Podcasters' Books Highlight

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

Episode 259: The People of the Mist, chapters 28-29

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 9 Jul 2014 16:56:00 -0500

In which our band of adventurers face their accusers in a public trial.

Episode 259, The People of the Mist, chapters 28-29
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Podcasters' Books Highlight

Clever Cookstr

Episode 258: The People of the Mist, chapters 26-27

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 20:09:00 -0500

In which there is a father-daughter reunion.
And things go from bad to worse. Again.

Episode 258, The People of the Mist, chapters 26-27
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Podcasters' Books Highlight

Additional Info

History According to Bob

Episode 257: The People of the Mist, chapters 24-25

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:01:00 -0500

In which the People of the Mist do not embrace a religion of love.
And things go from bad to worse.

Episode 257, The People of the Mist, chapters 24-25
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

Additional Info

Holy Land Pilgrimage 2015

Episode 256: People of the Mist, chapters 22-23

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 28 May 2014 17:43:00 -0500

In which Juana and Otter are venerated as gods and see what it means to worship The Snake.

Episode 256, The People of the Mist, chapters 22-23
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

Decoder Ring Theatre

Additional Info

The Classic Tales Podcast

Episode 255: The People of the Mist, chapters 20-21

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 17 May 2014 09:26:00 -0500

In which Otter makes a big mistake and Soa 's history becomes a threat.

Episode 255, The People of the Mist, chapters 20-21
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

Martini Shot

Additional Info

Uvula Audio

Episode 254: The People of the Mist, chapters 18-19

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 6 May 2014 17:41:00 -0500

In which we wonder if we have entered the land of the giants.

Episode 254, The People of the Mist, chapters 18-19
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlights

The Bowery Boys: New York City History

Episode 253: The People of the Mist, chapters 16-17

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 08:45:00 -0500

In which we encounter Mavoom and discover the secrets of several longing hearts.

Episode 253, The People of the Mist, chapters 16-17
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Highlights

Episode 252: The People of the Mist, chapters 14-15

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 17:03:00 -0500

In which we get to the bottom of the Devil's Nest and the path of romance does not run true.

Episode 252, The People of the Mist, chapters 14-15
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Episode 251: The People of the Mist, chapters 12-13

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 4 Apr 2014 17:30:00 -0500

In which we face the Yellow Devil, a slave auction, and a pair of beautiful eyes.

Episode 251, The People of the Mist, chapters 12-13
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

BBC's Soul Music

Other Highlight

Good Omens discussion at A Good Story is Hard to Find

Episode 250: The People of the Mist, chapters 10-11

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 15:17:00 -0500

In which we embark upon skullduggery to enter The Yellow Devil's Nest.

Episode 250, The People of the Mist, chapters 10-11
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Highlights

White Cat - Holly Black
Good Omens - Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
Sherlock Holmes - read by Derek Jacobi

Episode 249: The People of the Mist, chapters 7-9

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 8 Mar 2014 17:05:00 -0600

In which we search out the Yellow Devil's Nest.

Episode 249, The People of the Mist, chapters 7-9
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

The Carson Podcast

Other Highlights

The Untold Podcast - Soft and Chewy
Reading Envy
Michael Drout - From Here to Infinity

Episode 248: The People of the Mist, chapters 5-6

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 15:01:00 -0600

In which we get Otter's advice, hear a tale of foul deeds, and agree to adventure.

Episode 248, The People of the Mist, chapters 5-6
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

Episode 247: The People of the Mist, chapters 3-4

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 20:07:00 -0600

In which we hear a prophecy, say goodbye to one friend, and meet another.

Episode 247, The People of the Mist, chapters 3-4
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Lagniappe 62: The Rosie Project

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 16:07:00 -0600

The Rosie Project
by Graeme Simsion

(listen or download from link above)

According to Webster

Episode 246: The People of the Mist, ch. 1-2

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Thu, 6 Feb 2014 19:51:00 -0600

In which we meet lose everything, bid farewell to love, and make a sacred vow to reach for the stars.

Episode 246, The People of the Mist, chapters 1-2
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now?
South African slang
This story is in the public domain.

Episode 245: Warrior Queen of Mars, Finale

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 09:31:00 -0600

In which all is revealed. Well, not "all" (get your minds out of the gutter)
but everything we need to finish our "half-clad Martian warrior maids invading Earth" adventure.

Episode 245, Warrior Queen of Mars, finale
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, a terrifying beard, and gunplay
This story is in the public domain.

Book Highlights

Episode 244: Warrior Queen of Mars, part 2

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 17:51:00 -0600

In which we track a semi-naked woman through the snow, dodge nefarious Russians,
and make a surprising discovery.

Episode 244, Warrior Queen of Mars, part 2
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, a terrifying beard, and gunplay
This story is in the public domain.

Podcast Highlight

Reading Envy Podcast

Lagniappe 61: A Shepherd I Will Remain

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 16:53:00 -0600

A Shepherd I Will Remain
by Elizabeth Scalia
read by permission of the author

(listen or download from link above)

According to Webster

Episode 243: Warrior Queen of Mars, part 1

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 16:16:00 -0600

In which we encounter Iceland, an immortal doctor,
a 6'4" frozen female, and mysterious memory loss.

Episode 243, Warrior Queen of Mars, part 1
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, a terrifying beard, and gunplay
This story is in the public domain.

Other Info

The Green Girl

Episode 242: The Cricket on the Hearth, Chirp the Third

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 10:45:00 -0600

In which we contemplate murder, self-sacrifice, marriage, and happy endings.

Episode 242, Cricket on the Hearth 3
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Story rating: G for a fantasy of home, frisky Boxers and grouchy toymakers
This story is in the public domain.
The LibriVox recording by Ruth Golding is also in the public domain in the U.S. I am very grateful for LibriVox and Ms. Golding's talent which are graciously provided gratis.

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The Christmas Stocking Podcast

Episode 241: The Cricket on the Hearth, Chirp the Second

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 17:21:00 -0600

In which we go on the carrier's rounds, enjoy a picnic, meet Caleb's daughter, and see an unimaginable sight.

Episode 241, Cricket on the Hearth 2
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Book Information

Story rating: G for a fantasy of home, frisky Boxers and grouchy toymakers
This story is in the public domain.
The LibriVox recording by Ruth Golding is also in the public domain in the U.S. I am very grateful for LibriVox and Ms. Golding's talent which are graciously provided gratis.

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The Man Who Invented Christmas

Episode 240: The Cricket on the Hearth, Chirp the First

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 17:54:00 -0600

In which we meet the Peerybingles, Boxer, a poor toymaker, a crabby toymaker, an unusual parcel and ... the cricket.

Episode 240, Cricket on the Hearth 1
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Book Information

Story rating: G for a fantasy of home, frisky Boxers and grouchy toymakers
This story is in the public domain.
The LibriVox recording by Ruth Golding is also in the public domain in the U.S. I am very grateful for LibriVox and Ms. Golding's talent which are graciously provided gratis.

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The Man Who Invented Christmas

Episode 239: American Food Writing

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 6 Dec 2013 16:48:00 -0600

In which we sample some hors d'oeuvres from a tasty platter of American food writing.

Episode 239, American Food Writing
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Story rating: G for apples, pies, chickens, bears, pancakes, and Egg McMuffins
American Food Writing is under copyright. This story is shared under the Fair Use Act as a sample of the pieces in the anthology. Views to the contrary, please contact me (my email is in the sidebar).

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Great Mustaches in History

Episode 238: Mrs. Appleyard's Year, Nov.-Dec. Finale

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:29:00 -0600

In which football, Thanksgiving, and shopping end up the year.

Episode 238, Mrs. Appleyard's Year, November-December
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Story rating: G for charm, humor, and 1941 life
This story is in the public domain as far as I can ascertain. If I am incorrect in my findings, please contact me (my email is in the sidebar).

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Documents That Changed the World

Episode 237: No Forwarding Address

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:36:00 -0600

In which we have a martini, read a scroll, and practice magic.

Episode 237, No Forwarding Address
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Story rating: G for tall tales in taverns
No Forwarding Address by L. Sprague de Camp and Fletcher Pratt is under copyright. This story is shared under the Fair Use Act as an illustration of this duo's writing. Views to the contrary, please contact me (my email is in the sidebar).

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Episode 236: Lighter Than You Think

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 16:59:00 -0600

In which we learn that what this country needs is a good cigar-shaped spaceship.

Episode 236, Lighter Than You Think
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Book Information

Story rating: G for inventions, horse racing,
Lighter Than You Think by Nelson Slade Bond is in the public domain.

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Born Yesterday

Muscle Shoals - The Movie

Episode 235: The Ultimate Melody

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Sat, 9 Nov 2013 14:06:00 -0600

In which we have a pint at the White Hart while hearing a scientific tall tale.

Episode 235, The Ultimate Melody
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Story rating: G for pop music, British pubs, tall tales, and science
The Ultimate Melody by Arthur C. Clarke is under copyright. This story is shared under the Fair Use Act as an illustration of Arthur C. Clarke's writing. Views to the contrary, please contact me (my email is in the sidebar).

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Synthetic Voices

Muscle Shoals - The Movie

Episode 234: Young Goodman Brown

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 08:54:00 -0500

In which we are transported to 17th century Salem village
for an encounter with Puritans, witch-meetings and pink ribbons.

Episode 234, Young Goodman Brown
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Book Information

Story rating: PG for pink ribbons, devilish temptation, witches covens, and marital suspicion
This story is in the public domain.

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Edgar Allan Poecast

Episode 233: Rappaccini's Daughter, Part II

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 18:11:00 -0500

In which the whole truth about Beatrice ... and about Giovanni ... is discovered.

Episode 233, Rappaccini's Daughter, part II
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Book Information

Story rating: PG for poisonous flowers, love, and scholarly antagonism
This story is in the public domain.

Halloween Listening

Episode 232: Rappaccini's Daughter, part I

julie@glyphnet.com (Julie D.) — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 11:30:00 -0500

In which a young man from Padua spies a beautiful maiden in her garden.
But is there something deadly there too?

Episode 232, Rappaccini's Daughter, part I
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Book Information

Story rating: PG for poisonous flowers, love, and scholarly antagonism
This story is in the public domain.