Kind Words for Forgotten Classics

From SFFaudio:

Julie D. is the proprietor of Forgotten Classics; it’s one of my favorite podcasts. And that is rather strange thing to say as Julie and I really don’t seem to have much in common. She’s Catholic, has a big family, a husband, and kids in high school and university. She’s into knitting (or at least knitting podcasts) and cookbooks. Many of her blog posts and podcasts talk about what I’d call the pleasures of ‘hearth’ and ‘home.’ None of that’s really my bag, not at all. But on the other hand she’s into podcasts, SF and has an abiding love of old books. All that shows in every single podcast. Julie reads her “Forgotten Classics” with warmth, confidence and clarity. It’s always a pleasure to receive one of her podcasts in my podcatcher. Part of this is her passion for the books themselves, another part of it is that all the books she reads from have been ones unfamiliar to me - I like to be surprised.

From T.M. Camp:

... Julie’s excellent Forgotten Classics blog/podcast is worth checking out as well. There’s some great stories there and well worth listening to.

From Anne is a Man:

I think the reading was done quite well, so if you are in to this kind of podcast, here is one I can recommend. In addition, the podcast contains an introductory and closing section in which the host, Julie, addresses her audience with whatever is on her mind. This gives for a very warm, community feel to the podcast, just as David van Nuys establishes on Shrink Rap Radio. Like Dr. Dave, Julie is very good at creating the intimate atmosphere that makes you feel at home in her show.

The most important reason to attend to Forgotten Classics, is that Julie gives listening tips for the podcast addicts such as you and me. She picks from the widest range of podcasts possible and seems to fulfill the reviewer and advisory role, not just also for her listeners, but also for her family members. So, there is some to find for everyone. More than that, also on the blog that goes along with the podcast, she reports on her findings in podcasts. So, this podcast and blog is a treasure trove for new podcast finds, even if it points you back to Anne is a Man. (Thanks Julie!)

From quelle erqsome:

I've been an avid listener of Forgotten Classics since about the third episode. Forgotten Classics is a mostly weekly podcast hosted by Julie, who has made it her business to uncover those classic stories that have slipped by the wayside as new ones come in. We're (we're!) reading Uncle Tom's Cabin at the moment -- not really forgotten, but not as centre stage as perhaps it ought to be; past readings include The Black Moth by Georgette Heyer and China Court by Rumer Godden. Aside from being a wonderful reader, Julie manages to get the balance just right between her various 'segments' and the chosen story. Although I often rather wish she'd get more into the miscellany, I actually relish the fact she keeps us wanting more, by keeping it brief and diving into the stories quickly and without fuss.

From: The Curt Jester:

Last year Julie D. started the Forgotten Classics podcast where as you would expect she narrates classics that you might not know about. Over the last year we have gotten everything from cavemen to a Agatha Christie novel, Though her podcast provides much more than that. We get commentary on the novels along with reviews of other podcasts, especially reviews of other podcasts narrating books. She also has a great interest in Science Fiction and is also now helping to narrate on other SF podcasts. I have found her suggestions for other books to listen to are always worthwhile. ...

What I like about Maureen and Julie is that their taste in books is quite close to my own. I am introduced to authors I might never had otherwise read and I am never disappointing by their choices. So I just wanted to thank them for their side projects and that here is one fan quite appreciative of their efforts.