Forgotten Classics

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 HIGHLIGHTFood News

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

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 HIGHLIGHTGravyOkraCastOTHER HIGHLIGHTSAnother Place (Binscombe Tale) by John WhitbourneEnchanted April - The Classic Tales PodcastThe Skylark of Space - Uvula Audio

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  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 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.  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 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. 

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

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 MythologiesChristmas Podcasts The 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 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

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.