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Welcome to Charles Dickens Ghost Stories read by Sir David Suchet. We’ll be sharing a selection of the great author’s most chilling short works, brought to life with sound design and original music. We’ll encounter dark premonitions of disaster experienced by a lonely railway signalman… A Victorian murder trial cast into chaos when the dead man’s ghost interrupts proceedings… And a sinister haunted hotel, where twelve identical spirits stalk the corridors… Plus, a very special festive gift: ...
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The Essential Reads

Isaac Birchall

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The Essential Reads podcast is a collection of classic audiobooks from your favourite authors such as Orson wells, Robert Lewis Stevenson, Mary Shelley, and many more, narrated by Isaac Birchall. Join Isaac on his journey to help get these books to the masses in an easy accessible way. Support the show and Join the Book Club https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads
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WolfCast

Woolfinius Jackson Whürl

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Literary performance, essays, and spoken-word confessions from an author known only as Woolfinius Jackson Whürl. A voice from the Dust Meridian, reading the pages he never meant to send.
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Join voice actor Nikolle Doolin, as she brings the pages of classic literature to life in this engaging literary podcast. Enjoy a myriad of great authors such as: Jane Austen, Edith Wharton, Henry James, Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe, Shakespeare, and many more. For more stories and information, visit: http://nikolledoolin.com/alo.
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The Bedtime Storybook

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A warm, imaginative storytelling podcast for kids and parents. Narrated by former children's library programmer Nathan Stone, it brings beloved classics like The Velveteen Rabbit and Winnie-the-Pooh to life, creating screen-free family moments perfect for bedtime, classrooms, and daycares.
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Berlin Footnote

Agnes von Witzleben

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Agnes von Witzleben self-declared cosmopolitan globalist, opportunistic archivist, and trespasser in other people's mythologies hosts a series of psycho-geographic footnotes, guided dérives, and GPS Audio Tours
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Nuzzle House

Glen Nuzzles

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A bunch of podcasts where we write our own paranormal smut, review literature and read public domain books in the spirit of someone recording in their bathroom.
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"Autumn Reads" is a cozy audiobook podcast where a nerdy mom, actress and singer from Kendallville, Indiana, brings classic and contemporary literature to life—one chapter at a time. Whether you're rediscovering beloved stories or experiencing them for the first time, sit back, relax, and let Autumn's captivating Midwestern (and milkshake infused) voice transport you to another era. Perfect for book lovers, literary explorers, and anyone who enjoys a good story told well. New chapters every ...
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O, Pioneers!

Open Book Audio

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Open Book Audio is proud to present O, Pioneers! by Willa Cather. Performed by Alexis O'Donahue. Listen to the entire book, a chapter at a time through the latest Open Book Audio Classics Collection Podcast.
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Rachel Louise Fleckring works for the elderly Mrs Maldon, and although with the woman for only a short time, she is taken into the heart of the family. She falls in love with one of Mrs Maldon’s descendents, but along the way, she has to come to terms with the fact that he isn’t, perhaps, the perfectly honest man she thought he was.
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A weekly podcast on books and culture brought to you by the writers and editors of the Times Literary Supplement. To read more, welcome to the TLS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sley House Presents

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Sley House Publishing is a book publisher focusing on the best in horror, sci-fi, fantasy, mysteries, and thrillers. In this podcast, our hosts talk with authors, filmmakers, and creators who both exemplify genre work and contribute unique perspectives to contemporary art. The Sley House mission is to feature outstanding writers and artists in their respective fields and their perspectives on human art. Occasionally, Sley House Presents produces audio fiction from contemporary and classical ...
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The Literary Deep Dive

University Teaching Edition

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The Literary Deep Dive brings classic literature to life with precise, engaging analysis. Each book receives a dedicated series that breaks down themes, characters, symbols, and context, perfect for students studying for exams or readers seeking a more profound understanding. Hosted by the creator of University Teaching Edition. New episodes every Wednesday.
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A Pod of Smut and Wingspan

B Pepper & Samantha Day

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Two romantasy obsessed friends who like to talk sh*t about smut, wingspan and sometimes books! Tune in every Wednesday where we get lost in the captivating worlds of our favourite books! From hotties with wings to swoon-worthy storylines, we'll explore it all! If you love series like ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, Crescent City, Fourth Wing, The Book of Azreal, Spark of the Everflame, Quicksilver, Dawn of Onyx, Six of Crows and The Serpent and the Wings of Night then we have you covered!
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Poetry read in a fitting setting, by teacher and poet of no great renown: Joe Riley. Great poems from a range of eras read aloud in a place that befits them. No lectures, not too many long words or academic pretence; a chance to sketch out how a poem reaches your heart. Want me to sketch a poem? [email protected]
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A podcast by three friends, George, Harrison, and Jeffrey where they cover Joe Abercrombie's First Law series in detail and spew out their opinions and theories, no matter how tinfoil or outdated. Episodes are released weekly on Fridays and will feature guests and pick the best meme of the week for the subreddit, Houseofthemememaker. Subscribe and listen to us on this journey into this epic series, it's better to do it than to live with the fear of it!
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Flower of the North finds Philip Whittemore on an adventure which takes him up the Churchill River of northern Canada to a land which he thought he knew. However, tucked in among the rocks and hills lies an unfamiliar outpost which he’s been told is called Fort o’ God whose inhabitants and history are shrouded in mystery. It is Jeanne D’Arcambal and her protector Pierre who have told him of this place, but there is so much which they haven’t told him, including who they really are, where the ...
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Books of Some Substance

David Southard and Nathan Sharp

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The unofficial podcast of literary misfits everywhere who want to engage with books of "substance" (i.e. serious, respected, heavy, philosophical, classic), or at least considered such.
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Enter the macabre mind of gothic literature master, Edgar Allan Poe, as we bring thirteen classic tales to life with voice actors, sound effects and music. This production — conceived from the brilliant minds of Olivia French and Alexandra Meerbach — features the voices of Australian actors, and is proudly supported by the Ballarat Arts Foundation. RavenMad’s adaptation aims to grant listeners access to Poe’s arabesque world and ignite a passion for the sinister and sublime genre of gothic l ...
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So Many Damn Books

Christopher Hermelin

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A blessing, a curse, a podcast, since 2014. Christopher (@cdhermelin) invites folks to the Damn Library to talk about reading, literature, publishing, and trying to make it through the never-dwindling stack of things to read. All with a themed drink in hand. Recorded at the Damn Library in Brooklyn, NY. For show info, book lists, and drink recipes, follow @somanydamnbooks and visit somanydamnbooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wine, Women and Words

Diana Giovinazzo Tierney and Michele Leivas

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Most people pair their wine with food but here, at Wine, Women and Words we pair our wine with books. Join us each week as we chat with authors, read books and of course, drink wine!
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a late 14th Century Middle English alliterative romance outlining an adventure of Sir Gawain, a knight of King Arthur’s Round Table. In the tale, Sir Gawain accepts a challenge from a mysterious warrior who is completely green, from his clothes and hair to his beard and skin. The “Green Knight” offers to allow anyone to strike him with his axe if the challenger will take a return blow in a year and a day. Gawain accepts, and beheads him in one blow, only to ...
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Professing Literature

David Anderson and Eric Williams

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Why do great novels, poems and plays move us and excite us? How can they change the way we look at ourselves and the world? What do these authors have to teach us? Why do they matter? There are no better answers to these questions than those provided by the authors themselves. We want to let them speak. Professing Literature is not a broad summary of major works. Instead, it will zero in on one or two key passages, looking at them closely in order to figure out what is at stake. The goal wil ...
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Warlord of Kor was originally published in 1963 as half of an Ace Double, selected by legendary editor Donald A. Wollheim. It is an interplanetary adventure, as humans probe the mysteries of the planet Hirlaj and the few remaining aliens who live there.Terry Carr never really shone as a writer, though he did write some remarkably thoughtful stories. However, his talents as an editor and anthologist were important and undeniable, and he brought many good writers and authors into science ficti ...
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Tell Me A Story

Paul Rifkin

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30 to 40 minute presentations appearing weekly or biweekly with notably low production value i.e. no musical theme, no cheesy sound effects and no wailing greek chorus (not that there's anything wrong with that).
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Books Boys

TheDean! & Alex Brown

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Want some book reviews or book recommendations? Or do you not know what books even are? We've got you covered! On the last day of every month, wthe books boys get together to teach the new generation about books! They talk about what they've been reading that month, make some recommendations, and speak to authors who call into the show about their work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. It's about writing the voice, reading the voice and being the voice. Every week host Pamela Cook, or a special guest host, interviews an outstanding female, trans or non-binary author about their books, writing process and life. Transcript available via the Writes4Women website. Video of most episodes available on the Writes4Women youtube channel. You can find out more about Writes4Women at www.writes4women.com
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Jim (Father) and Zach (Son) talk about their ideas and perspectives on fantasy fiction, starting with Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series but straying in various other directions as well. The generational difference in how they view what they read will become obvious (and entertaining, they hope!). Come enjoy our debates and explorations over what all these books mean, and see who you agree with.
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Books Are My People

Jennifer Caloyeras

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Find your next great read. Book recommendations, book news and guests, including top authors and other book enthusiasts who discuss what’s happening in the world of books with a focus on frontlist and backlist fiction including literary fiction, suspense, historical, memoir and nonfiction.
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Write Now with Scrivener

Literature & Latte

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Join journalist Kirk McElhearn, author of Take Control of Scrivener, as he interviews writers of all kinds about their processes, routines, and how they use Scrivener, the app dedicated to long-form writing. Writers share their experiences, their different approaches to getting words down on the page, and how they use Scrivener. Whether you’re a Scrivener user or just interested in writing, this podcast has something for you.
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You made it through The Fellowship of the Ring — and now The Two Towers splits the story in two, introduces new kingdoms, and drops a whole new set of names into the mix. If you’ve ever thought, “Wait… who is that again?” — this episode is for you. In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim breaks down a clean, spoiler-lite Who’s Who of The Two T…
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Send us a text In this chaotic, cozy, absolutely unhinged end-of-year recap episode for The Book Fix podcast, Yajaira and Cheli sit down to discuss the books they’ve devoured from July through December 2025 and finally do what must be done: make a definitive Book Fix tier list. No mercy. No favorites spared. No trope immune. (And yes, they fight th…
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Starting The Fellowship of the Ring and feeling overwhelmed by names, races, and places you’re “supposed” to know already? You’re not alone. In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim breaks down a clean, beginner-friendly Who’s Who of The Fellowship of the Ring — the characters who actually matter, what their roles are, and why you should care, …
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Author P. Djèlí Clark visits to celebrate the paperback release of Ring Shout, now available from Tor Nightfire. He breaks down the importance of the Shout to culture and Black heritage, the evolution and importance of media and its messaging for good and for bad, and the natures of hate and justice. You can find more from P. Djèlí Clark at his web…
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This week, publisher Alessandro Gallenzi reveals how he turned literary detective and uncovered Dylan Thomas's youthful plagiarism; and Norma Clarke on the stunning work of two 18th-century women portrait artists. 'Mrs Kauffman and Madame Le Brun: The entwined lives of two great eighteenth-century women artists' by Franny Moyle Produced by Charlott…
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Send us a text King Lear is one of William Shakespeare's greatest tragedies, believed to have been written between 1605 and 1606 and first performed shortly thereafter. Drawing from the ancient legend of Leir of Britain—a mythical pre-Roman king found in Geoffrey of Monmouth's Historia Regum Britanniae (c. 1136)—Shakespeare transforms the story int…
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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 27, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join⁠Summary:Mrs. Jennings, talking about the good weather, gives Marianne some relief i…
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Fantasy doesn’t have to be horror to be terrifying. Some fantasy worlds creep under your skin not with jump scares, but with oppressive atmospheres, broken systems, ancient evils, and places that feel fundamentally wrong. In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim counts down the Top 20 Creepiest Fantasy Settings — worlds that are horrifying in t…
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In the first episode of our four-part series on Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God, we explore how a novel dismissed in 1937 became a cornerstone of American literature. We examine Hurston's radical childhood in Eatonville, the first all-Black incorporated town in America her anthropological training, and why her choice to write in a…
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Extra Extra!! From the banks of the Reese River, a newspaper that propped up a honest-to-goodness LIARS CLUB, no lie, and a story from the city who built itself on such falsehoods. The secret history of bitcoin? The Toiyabe Mole Man in the mines of ERN, NEVADA? The TRUE story of TOTAL LIARS and the history they invented for themselves, and for us. …
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Join us as we sit down for the first time in 2026 and talk about all the exciting releases coming this year! Paraphrase Gift Shop Bookish Holiday Gifts & Apparel, Romantasy Book Merch, Officially Licensed Etsy ShopSupport the show Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apodofsmutandwingspan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@apodofsmutand…
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Tessa Hulls is an artist and writer who recently won the Pulitzer Prize for her graphic memoir Feeding Ghosts. Note that the companion article for this episode on the Literature & Latte website includes some screenshots of Tessa's project. Show notes: Tessa Hulls Feeding Ghosts Feeding Ghosts: A Graphic Memoir, by Tessa Hulls - The Pulitzer Prizes …
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Send us a text On this episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli plunge headfirst into Heart of the Devil, Sadie Kincaid’s standalone dark mafia romance where our main character falls for her bestie's father... oops... Sebastian, the bestie's father is charming, dangerous, a serial heartbreaker, and radiating enough Daddy Dom energy to short-circu…
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After nine years, five seasons, and one massive cultural footprint, Stranger Things has officially come to an end — with the final episode dropping on December 31. And on Fantasy for the Ages, we couldn’t let that moment pass without a deep, honest, spoiler-filled conversation. In this episode, Jim is joined by longtime Stranger Things fans and fre…
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2025 gave us a new I Know What You Did Last Summer — and yes, this is a true sequel, not a reboot. In this spoiler-lite review, I break down whether this 2025 follow-up to the 1997 slasher classic could recapture the magic that made the original so iconic… or whether this is a sequel that never really needed to exist in the first place. We’ll talk …
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This episode will be available for free on January 5th 2026. For instant access, ad-free listening and bonus material, join Noiser+. The story of the dead bride is at last revealed, in chilling detail. But, as one guilty man magically divides into a dozen, will anyone believe this particular tall tale?… A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Sir …
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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 26, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join⁠Summary:The Dashwoods and Mrs. Jennings leave for London. Marianne is very quiet, p…
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Some books are fun to read… Others refuse to let you stop talking about them. In today’s Fantasy for the Ages episode, Jim and Zach tackle a topic every speculative fiction fan understands instinctively: the SFF best books and series we could discuss for HOURS. These are the stories with unforgettable worlds, endlessly debated characters, and theme…
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Time for series 6 of Darkplace Dreamers! Dean & Darkplace Robert review Wes Craven's Nightmare Café starring Robert Englund. Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more! Hos…
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Step into a piece of corporate horror where the office isn’t just soul-crushing—it might be haunted. In this episode, Jim reviews The Indigo Room by Stephen Graham Jones, a short, unsettling work that blurs the line between reality, perception, and the quiet dread of modern work life. As part of a collaborative collection of short horror reads—each…
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We take D\&D players who have been kicked out of other games, and put them together to see if they can actually finish a quest. We learn: Eltor knows how to stab a bug-bear’s crotch Figs drops his god for some guy in a band Meepo can actually fight! Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/nuzzle-house Se…
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In today’s episode, Jim sits down with Dust Kunkel, the author of the dark fantasy debut Fly Stone, Fly, for a wide-ranging conversation about writing, influences, and the strange, brutal, deeply human story that’s already turning heads. We start spoiler-free, getting to know Dust as a person and a reader—favorite books, movies, and inspirations—be…
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Welcome to the Circle of the World Podcast! Join Harrison, George, and Jeffrey as we continue our coverage of Joe Abercrombie's First Law series! For this episode, all of the funny or interesting bits that we normally cut out! Meme of the week: https://www.reddit.com/r/Armor/comments/1pv7jl8/why_did_the_celtic_brits_natives_fought_bare/ Leave us a …
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If you enjoy fantasy stories in the vein of The Witcher—following a lone slayer from supernatural problem to supernatural problem—then today’s review and book recommendation might be for you. In this episode, Jim goes solo to review Witchazel, A Slayer’s Pilgrimage I, the debut dark fantasy novel by T.C. Roberts-Finn. Inspired by The Witcher and ev…
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Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year from the Books Boys! Dean & Alex are joined by Darkplace Robert after a fun but hectic month. Books discussed include: - The Bandolero (Captn Mayne Reid, 1866) - The Evil Genius (Wilkie Collins, 1886) - The Mysteries Of Udolpho (Ann Radcliffe, 1794) - The Castle Of Otranto (Horace Maypole, 1764) - Koa's Ruff Life:…
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In the final episode of our first season, "Autumn Reads" turns to a short story that lingers long after the last line is spoken. The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman begins quietly. A woman, a room, a pattern on the wall. But beneath its calm surface, the story unravels into something deeply unsettling, exploring isolation, control, cre…
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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen chapter 25, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join⁠Summary:Mrs Jennings is finally going to return to her home in the city. She asks t…
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What were the BEST fantasy, sci-fi, and horror experiences of 2025? In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Zach & Jim each reveal their Top 5 content experiences from five different categories, giving you a ranked list of 25 must-read and must-watch picks that defined our year in speculative fiction. We’re covering: • 🧙‍♂️ Fantasy Books • 🚀 Scien…
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Welcome to the final episode of our journey through Arthur Miller's The Crucible, where we witness one man's redemption and explore why this 1953 play remains urgently relevant in 2025. In Act Four, we enter the Salem jail on a cold autumn morning. Abigail has fled with Parris's money, exposing the fraud at the heart of the witch hunt. Danforth ref…
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Happy New Year Smutterflies! This is our unedited livestream! Be prepared for chaos and some 10/10 book recs! Paraphrase Gift Shop Bookish Holiday Gifts & Apparel, Romantasy Book Merch, Officially Licensed Etsy ShopSupport the show Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apodofsmutandwingspan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@apodofsmutan…
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