Forgotten Classics

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 (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: G for a fantasy of home, frisky Boxers and grouchy toymakersThis 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.LagniappeThe Man Who Invented Christmas

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 (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: G for a fantasy of home, frisky Boxers and grouchy toymakersThis 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.LagniappeThe Man Who Invented Christmas

In which we sample some hors d'oeuvres from a tasty platter of American food writing.Episode 239, American Food Writing (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: G for apples, pies, chickens, bears, pancakes, and Egg McMuffinsAmerican 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).Podcast Highlight Great Mustaches in History

In which football, Thanksgiving, and shopping end up the year.Episode 238, Mrs. Appleyard's Year, November-December (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: G for charm, humor, and 1941 lifeThis 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).Podcast Highlight Documents That Changed the World

In which we have a martini, read a scroll, and practice magic.Episode 237, No Forwarding Address (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: G for tall tales in tavernsNo 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).Podcast Highlight Journey IntoSeeing Ear Theater

In which we learn that what this country needs is a good cigar-shaped spaceship.Episode 236, Lighter Than You Think (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: G for inventions, horse racing, Lighter Than You Think by Nelson Slade Bond is in the public domain. Podcast Highlight Born YesterdayMuscle Shoals - The Movie

In which we have a pint at the White Hart while hearing a scientific tall tale.Episode 235, The Ultimate Melody (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: G for pop music, British pubs, tall tales, and scienceThe 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).Podcast Highlight Synthetic VoicesMuscle Shoals - The Movie

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 (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: PG for pink ribbons, devilish temptation, witches covens, and marital suspicionThis story is in the public domain.Podcast Highlight Edgar Allan Poecast

In which the whole truth about Beatrice ... and about Giovanni ... is discovered.Episode 233, Rappaccini's Daughter, part II (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: PG for poisonous flowers, love, and scholarly antagonismThis story is in the public domain.Halloween Listening The LotteryNight DriveBeautiful PeopleThe Beckoning Fair One (part two, part three)The UninvitedThe Unforeseen

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 (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: PG for poisonous flowers, love, and scholarly antagonismThis story is in the public domain.