Forgotten Classics

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 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 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 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 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).

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

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

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

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

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

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 PodcastOther Highlights Calvary 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 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