Literature Podcasts

Librivox: What Katy Did at School by Coolidge, Susan show

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The continuing story of Katy Carr, recounting the time she spent at boarding school with her sister Clover. (Summary by Karen Savage)

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Twin Peaks the Gifted and the Damned show

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Bubba (@FittenTrim) and Mork (@Extraordinawry) from the Double P Podcast Network http://facebook.com/doubleppodcasts take a hike through Ghostwood Estates and discuss David Lynch and Mark Frost's Twin Peaks. With special appearance by Special Agent Cooper, Laura Palmer, Leland Palmer, the Log Lady and more!

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Dragon Babies show

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<p>Two sisters reread their favorite YA fantasy classics and discuss why they may be even better for adults.</p>

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Librivox: Notes from the Underground by Dostoyevsky, Fyodor show

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Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s short masterpiece about a ranting, slightly mad civil servant. The stylistic inventiveness, and the insights into the absurdities and weakness of humans seem so fresh and incisive today that if published now (a century and a half later) Notes would be considered an avant-garde post-modernist triumph. In some ways this is a heavy text, laden with conversational philosophizing; but the vividness of the narrator make it a wonderful read, and funny. (Review by Hugh McGuire)

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Librivox: Sammlung kurzer deutscher Prosa 008 by Various show

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Diese Sammlung umfasst jede Art von deutschsprachigen Texten aller Genres, egal ob Fiktion, Non-Fiktion oder Lyrik.

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bookbliss show

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bookbliss, brought to you by BookExpo America (BEA), is a book lover’s heaven! Discover books, authors, and insights directly from the publishing industry. Peek behind the curtain to find new authors, the next great read, and more at bookbliss.com.

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Librivox: Middlemarch by Eliot, George show

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The book examines the role of education in the lives of the characters and how such education and study has affected the characters. Rosamond Vincy's finishing school education is a foil to Dorothea Brooke's religiously-motivated quest for knowledge. Rosamond initially admires Lydgate for his exotic education, and his intellect. A similar dynamic is present in Dorothea and Casaubon's relationship, with Dorothea revering her new husband's intellect and eloquence. In both cases, however, the young wives' expectations of their husbands intellects are not reflected in reality. Despite extreme erudition, Mr. Casaubon is afraid to publish because he believes that he must write a work that is utterly above criticism. In contrast, Lydgate at times arrogantly flaunts his knowledge, making enemies with his fellow physicians. He regards the residents of Middlemarch with a certain amount of contempt stemming from his belief that the townspeople are backwards and uninteresting. However, his education has not included tact and politicking, skills necessary in a small town but are seen by Lydgate as below him, the brilliant doctor. (Summary - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middlemarch )

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Librivox: Nouveaux contes de fées pour les petits enfants by Ségur, Sophie, Comtesse de, show

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La Comtesse de Ségur nous livre ici quelques récits qui avaient tant amusés ses petites-filles. L'on y découvre des enfants bien curieux, bien courageux, bien vertueux, avec leurs bonnes et mauvaises fées. Elles les feront passer par des épreuves bien difficiles... Here are a few tales that entertained the countess of Ségur's grand-daughters. We meet with very inquisitive, very brave, very kind children, with their good and bad fairies. They will have them go through great ordeals... (Summary by Ezwa)

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Rich Instinct Podcast show

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How to start and grow your own business, on YOUR terms. Each week, entrepreneurs will share their stories on how they built a business using THEIR OWN unique approach, so you can be inspired to do YOUR OWN THING. You'll hear advice on things like: how to identify your best idea, when to launch your marketing campaign, building powerful connections, and how to make more sales. Hosted by Alex Cespedes, a consultant on web strategy to small businesses in New York City.

By Alex Cespedes

Librivox: American Robinson Crusoe, An by Allison, Samuel B. show

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An American Robinson Crusoe is a short version of the original story. An indolent, rebellious teen goes on a marine voyage against his parents' wishes. The ship (and all of its crew) is lost in a storm, but Robinson makes it to a deserted island. He has no tools, no weapons, but he lives for over 28 years on the island. He befriends many animals on the island and after over 20 years living solo, he is joined by a young &quot;savage&quot; who becomes his constant companion. The transformation from the young, lazy teen to a self-sustaining, incredibly knowledgeable adult is one of the major themes in the story. (Summary by: Allyson Hester)

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