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An epistolary novel about the siege of a  contemporary Benedictine monastery during a uniquely literal zombie apocalypse Ora et Labora et Zombies: letters 1-3 (listen or download from link above) This sample is read with permission by the author, Ryan Trusell. To get the entire novel, subscribe at Ora et Labora et Zombies. According to Webster la·gniappe \ˈlan-ˌyap, lan-ˈ\ Function: noun Etymology: American French, from American Spanish la ñapa the lagniappe, from la + ñapa, yapa, from Quechua yapa something added Date: 1844 : a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase; broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure

"...It isn't only that Jeeves's judgment about clothes is infallible, though, of course, that's really the main thing. The man knows everything." And it's a good thing for Bertie that he does. Leave It to Jeeves (listen or download from link above) Read for us by Will Duquette from The View From the Foothills This story is in the public domain. According to Webster la·gniappe \ˈlan-ˌyap, lan-ˈ\ Function: noun Etymology: American French, from American Spanish la ñapa the lagniappe, from la + ñapa, yapa, from Quechua yapa something added Date: 1844 : a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase; broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure

In which we meet Virgilia and hear her perplexing problem. Episode 200, The Unforeseen, chapter 1 (download or listen via this link) This book is in the public domain.  (Note: I have researched the copyright to the best of my ability as well as written to the original publishers more than once and received no reply. My conclusion, therefore, is that this book is in the public domain. If anyone has conclusive information to the contrary, please contact me.)  Book Information Story rating: PG for eerieness For another book by this author: The Uninvited (read previously on Forgotten Classics) Highlight Ora et Labora et Zombies

In which Doan solves all the puzzles. Episode 199, Holocaust House, part 3 (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: PG for violence and suggested sexuality Author information: Thrilling Detective,  Rue Morgue Press, Black Mask Magazine. This story is in the public domain. Download it free here. Or here. Podcast Highlight Language Bites

In which the plot thickens and Doan takes charge. Episode 198, Holocaust House, part 2 (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: PG for violence and suggested sexuality Author information: Thrilling Detective,  Rue Morgue Press, Black Mask Magazine. This story is in the public domain. Download it free here. Or here. Highlights The Marvellous Land of Snergs Unholy Night The Lost World on The Classic Tales Podcast H.P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast Heather's son needs surgery ... she's having a sale.

In which we meet the unique team of Doan and Carstairs. Episode 197, Holocaust House, part 1 (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: PG for violence and suggested sexuality Author information: Thrilling Detective,  Rue Morgue Press, Black Mask Magazine. This story is in the public domain. Download it free here. Or here.

In which Oleron investigates the unnatural happenings. Episode 196, Beckoning Fair One, part 3 (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: G, although creepy This story is in the public domain and you may get it free at Project Gutenberg. Podcast Highlight The History of English

In which Elsie is threatened and Oleron has an encounter. Episode 195, Beckoning Fair One, part 2 (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: G, although creepy This story is in the public domain and you may get it free at Project Gutenberg. Podcast Highlight Simon Mayo's Confessions

In which Oleron rents new lodgings. Episode 194, Beckoning Fair One, part 1 (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: G, although creepy This story is in the public domain and you may get it free at Project Gutenberg. Podcast Highlight District of Wonders: Crime City Central Protecting Project Pulp Tales to Terrify StarShipSofa

In which we saddle up and trot out a couple of Louis L'Amour's western stories. Episode 193, Louis L'Amour Sampler (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: G These stories under copyright and being shared as samples under the Fair Use Act. If you like it, I urge you to read the whole book of collected short stories, The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour: The Frontier Stories, Vol. 1 Podcast Highlight My Welcome Table

The legend of the Monkey King Journey to the West, chapter 1 (listen or download from link above) More about the book may be read here. According to Webster la·gniappe \ˈlan-ˌyap, lan-ˈ\ Function: noun Etymology: American French, from American Spanish la ñapa the lagniappe, from la + ñapa, yapa, from Quechua yapa something added Date: 1844 : a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase; broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure

In which we see there is more to London than meets the eye. Episode 192, In Search of London (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: G This book is under copyright and being shared under the Fair Use Act. If you like it, I urge you to read the whole book, In Search of London by H.V. Morton

It was a pleasure to burn. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (listen or download from link above) According to Webster la·gniappe \ˈlan-ˌyap, lan-ˈ\ Function: noun Etymology: American French, from American Spanish la ñapa the lagniappe, from la + ñapa, yapa, from Quechua yapa something added Date: 1844 : a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase; broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure

A spectacular finale. Episode 191, chapters 29-30 (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations. This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions. If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too! More information about Barry Hughart Subterranean Press Highlights Ash Tree Press Delphi Classics Vote on the next book: Popo's Miracle Cabin on Kettle Creek Arundel The Unforeseen

In which we get to the bottom of something silver, something gold ... literally. Episode 190, chapters 27-28 (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations. This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions. If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too! More information about Barry Hughart Subterranean Press Movies Beasts of the Southern Wild Your Sister's Sister Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter I'm a Cyborg But That's OK (Korean) John Carter Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow The Greatest Movie Ever Sold Vote on the next book: Popo's Miracle Cabin on Kettle Creek Arundel The Unforeseen