The Reader Reads

In Part 6 of our story, Eva navigates the Enchanted River, and faces the Green Frog and her servants in a bid to rescue Aster, the Moon Prince. “Eva’s Adventures in Shadow-land” (1874) by Mary D. Nauman The Reader TRT: 20:28 The musical accompaniment for the show is provided through the kind generosity of Incompetech.com.

In Part 5 of our story, Eva makes her way down the Brook of Mists in her quest to reach the fabled Enchanted River and rescue the Moon Prince, Aster, from the mysterious “THEY.” “Eva’s Adventures in Shadow-land” (1874) by Mary D. Nauman The Reader TRT: 20:28 The musical accompaniment for the show is provided … Continue reading TRR: Episode 69, “Eva’s Adventures in Shadow-land” (Part 5) →

As we continue reading from our story, our hero, Eva, enters the Valley of Rest, and meets the Happy Children. Will she find the Moon Prince, Aster, among them..? “Eva’s Adventures in Shadow-land” (1874) by Mary D. Nauman The Reader TRT: 30:10 The musical accompaniment for the show is provided through the kind generosity of … Continue reading TRR: Episode 68, “Eva’s Adventures in Shadow-land” (Part 4) →

In this episode, we continue where we left off, reading from our selection by Mary D. Nauman. In Part 3 of our story, Eva and Aster make their way through the dark forest and into a land of rock and stone. Aster’s behavior seems to grow more and more strange, and the mysterious “THEY” connive … Continue reading TRR: Episode 67, “Eva’s Adventures in Shadow-land” (Part 3) →

In this episode, we continue reading from our selection by Mary D. Nauman. In Part 2 of our story, Eva meets a new friend in the mysterious Shadow-land, and discovers the purpose for which she had been brought there. “Eva’s Adventures in Shadow-land” (1874) by Mary D. Nauman The Reader TRT: 28:04 The musical accompaniment … Continue reading TRR: Episode 66, “Eva’s Adventures in Shadow-land” (Part 2) →

For the next several episodes, we’ll be reading from an “Alice in Wonderland” hopeful, one of the many books that popped up trying to cash in on the “Alice” concept. The formula is very familiar, as you’ll see (little girl with blonde hair and impeccable manners meets a magical creature and is transported into a … Continue reading TRR: Episode 65, “Eva’s Adventures in Shadow-land” (Part 1) →

Out with the old, in with the new. Here’s a fitting poem to end 2016 with, by William Henry Rhodes. Rhodes’ most famous work was “A Case for Summerfield” (1871), which featured a villain named Black Bart. A real criminal later took up the name as an alias, and we still recognize the name “Black … Continue reading TRR EXTRA: “The Old Year and the New” by W.H. Rhodes →

Here we share with you the classic Christmas poem better known as “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” A little candy cane for your holiday! “A Visit From St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore The Reader TRT: 4:40 The musical accompaniment for the show is provided through the kind generosity of Incompetech.com.

In this episode, we offer you a few Christmas stocking stuffers in keeping with the season. “The Willow Man” by Juliana Horatia Ewing “What I Want for Christmas” (1897) by Robert G. Ingersoll “A Christmas Turkey” (1862) by Crocket McElroy “The New Food” (1910) by Stephen Leacock “Christmas Afternoon” (1921) by Robert C. Benchley The … Continue reading TRR: Episode 64, “Christmastime” →

A short verse from Emerson, describing the handiwork of the snow. “The Snowstorm” by Ralph Waldo Emerson The Reader TRT: 2:33 The musical accompaniment for the show is provided through the kind generosity of Darren Baker.