Forgotten Classics

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 InformationStory 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  HIGHLIGHTSThe 1001 Nights PodcastSFFaudio - Ethan Brand SFFaudio - The Lord of the Rings, Book 2 of The Fellowship of the RingBambi by Felix Salten Pavlova with Strawberries

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 InformationStory 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.  HIGHLIGHTSThe Lost Cat PodcastSFFaudio - The Lord of the Rings, Book 1 of The Fellowship of the Ring

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 InformationStory 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. 

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 InformationStory 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.  HighlightHistory of Pirates podcast

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 InformationStory 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.  Highlight21st Century MythologiesChristmas PodcastsThe Christmas Stocking My Merry Christmas

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 InformationStory rating: G for bathing, bridges, the Great Plague, visiting yeomen and much more.HighlightUncle Orson Reviews Everything: Trick or Treat, Real Education

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 InformationStory 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.

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 InformationStory 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 HighlightBowery Boys: New York HistoryExtra LinksA Podcast to the Curious2014 Ladies' Horror Film Fest

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 InformationStory 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 HighlightsLibriVox Halloween listeningHalloween Haunter

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 InformationStory 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).

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 InformationStory 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 HighlightListen to Lucy

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 InformationStory 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 HighlightHistory in Five Minutes

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 InformationStory 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 HighlightHeidi's Alp by Christina Hardyment

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 InformationStory 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 HighlightThe Maritime History Podcast

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 InformationStory 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' HighlightMythgard Institute classes on Dune

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 InformationStory 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' HighlightThe Mixology Talk PodcastOther HighlightsCalvary movie reviewDirector interview

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 InformationStory 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 HighlightMr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

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 InformationStory 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 HighlightClever Cookstr

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 InformationStory 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 HighlightNutrition Diva's Secrets for a Healthy DietPretty Good Number ONeAdditional InfoHistory According to Bob

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 InformationStory 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 HighlightMark Nelson at LibriVoxMy Favorite LibriVox Readers Additional InfoHoly Land Pilgrimage 2015