Literature Podcasts
Librivox: Last of the Mohicans, The by Cooper, James FenimoreJoin Now to Follow
This story is set in the British province of New York during the French and Indian War, and concerns a Huron massacre (with passive French acquiescence) of from 500 to 1,500 unarmed Anglo-American troops, who had honorably surrendered at Fort William Henry, plus some women and servants; the kidnapping of two sisters, daughters of the British commander; and their rescue by Hawkeye, the last two Mohicans, and others. Parts of the story may have been derived from the capture and death of Jane McCrea in July 1777 near Fort Edward, New York, by members of an Algonquian tribe. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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Librivox: Graustark by McCutcheon, George BarrJoin Now to Follow
The Graustark novels are stories of court intrigue, royal disguise, and romance similar to Anthony Hope's 1894 novel, The Prisoner of Zenda, and its sequels. They were popular best-sellers at the time they were published and the original editions are still readily available in used book shops. The novels gave their name to a fictional genre called Graustarkian: this genre contains tales of romance and intrigue usually featuring titled characters in small, fictional, Central European countries. During the 1870's, Graustark's ruler, Prince Ganlook, was killed in a war with neighboring Axphain. As part of the ensuing peace treaty, Graustark agreed to pay a large indemnity to Axphain, to be due, with interest, in fifteen years. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graustark )
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Australian Writers' Centre PodcastJoin Now to Follow
The Sydney Writers' Centre podcast on writers and writing features interviews with best-selling and acclaimed writers in a wide range of genres including literary fiction, fantasy, children's books, non-fiction, business and much more. Founder of the Sydney Writers' Centre, Valerie Khoo, interviews successful writers on how they approach the writing process and what goes into creating a remarkable piece of work. www.sydneywriterscentre.com.au
By Valerie Khoo
Dictionary.com Word ExplorerJoin Now to Follow
Dictionary.com WordExplorer will provide information on word origination, definition, usage and history.
By Dictionary.com Podcaster
Librivox: Boys Life of Mark Twain, The by Paine, Albert BigelowJoin Now to Follow
Albert Bigelow Paine was Samuel Langhorne Clemens' (Mark Twain's) biographer. He lived with Twain, collecting ideas and material for a biography, for a few years before Twain's death in 1910. Six years later Paine published this "story of a man who made the world laugh and love him". For those who have read or listened to Mark Twain's works, Paine's work is an invaluable resource to better understand Twain, the stories behind his stories and his life with those he loved and with whom he worked. (Summary by John Greenman)
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Booked.tv Video PodcastJoin Now to Follow
Real-life crime experts discuss tools used to solve crimes and shair their most exciting on-the-job stories. This video podcast also features interviews with popular crime fiction writers.
By Booked.tv Interactive
Straight No Chaser - A Jazz ShowJoin Now to Follow
A weekly podcast featuring jazz from the past, present and future.
By Jeffrey Siegel
Dr. Carp: Paranormal TherapistJoin Now to Follow
This weekly radio drama series follows the adventures of neurotic psychologist Dr. Harold Carp. With the help of a tough-as-nails monster huntress and the perky ghost of his late secretary, Harold psychoanalyzes the supernatural and gives vampires, zombies, and the forces of darkness what they really need: Support. Check for updates and behind-the-scenes shenanigans at www.paranormaltherapist.tumblr.com or at facebook.com/drcarppodcast.
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Librivox: Last Man, The by Shelley, Mary WollstonecraftJoin Now to Follow
The Last Man is an early post-apocalyptic science fiction novel by Mary Shelley, which was first published in 1826. The book tells of a future world that has been ravaged by a plague. The plague gradually kills off all people. Lionel Verney, central character, son of a nobleman who gambled himself into poverty, finds himself immune after being attacked by an infected "negro," and copes with a civilization that is gradually dying out around him. (Summary from wikipedia)
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Librivox: Grand Babylon Hotel, The by Bennett, ArnoldJoin Now to Follow
Theodore Racksole, a rich American multi-millionaire, buys the Grand Babylon Hotel, a luxurous hotel in London, as a whim - and then finds out there are strange things going on - a German prince is supposed to arrive but never turns up, someone is found murdered in the hotel, but then the body disappears. With the help of his independent daughter Nella and another German prince, Racksole sets out to solve the mystery. Bennett wrote this as a 15-part serial, for a lark, in 15 days, and sold it for 100 pounds. It first appeared in The Golden Penny in 1902, which described it as "the most original, amusing, and thrilling serial written in a decade". (Summary by Anna Simon)
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