12.27.2011

Forgotten Tales 4: The Steadfast Tin Soldier

Hans Christian Andersen: The Complete Fairy Tales and Stories (Anchor Folktale Library) 
In which Hans Christian Andersen's soldier proves his mettle in various adventures.
(download or listen via this link)


References:
Read more of Hans Christian Andersen's works here.

12.21.2011

Episode 177 - Christmas Special: The Moon of the Trees Broken by Snow


In which Louis L'Amour gives us a different kind of Christmas story.


Episode 177, The Moon of the Trees Broken by Snow
(download or listen via this link)
Book Information

      12.17.2011

      Lagniappe 50: Cool for Cats

      In which the author reads for us ... Chapter 1 of Cool for Cats by Andrew Ordover

      Cool for Cats
      (listen or download from link above)
      A new detective with a distinctive voice.

      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

      12.15.2011

      Episode 176: Genesis, chapter 41


      In which Pharaoh has nightmares and Joseph takes charge.

      Episode 176, chapters 41
      (download or listen via this link)
      Book Information
      • This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
      • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
      • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
      • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
        Mentioned Links

        12.09.2011

        Episode 175: Bridge of Birds, chapters 10-11

        In which the reason for murder is revealed and Master Li tells a story.
        Episode 175, chapters 10-11
        (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
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        12.03.2011

        Episode 174: Genesis, chapters 39-40


        In which Joseph acts honorably and is tossed into the clink where everyone has a dream.

        Episode 174, chapters 39-40
        (download or listen via this link)

        Book Information
        • This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
        • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
        • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
        • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
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          11.25.2011

          Episode 173: Bridge of Birds, chapters 7-9

          In which we hear about a dancing girl, see ghosts, and have a brief interlude for murder.
          Episode 173, chapters 7-9
          (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
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          11.08.2011

          Episode 172: Genesis, chapter 38


          In which we discover that the Bible thinks nothing at all of including explicit material ...
          the story of Judah and Tamar


          Episode 172, chapter 38
          (download or listen via this link)

          Book Information
          • This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
          • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
          • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
          • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
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            10.25.2011

            Episode 171: Halloween Special - The Beautiful People by Charles Beaumont

            We visit a future in which rebellious teenager Mary is a misfit.
            She doesn't want to be beautiful.


            Episode 171, The Beautiful People
            (download or listen via this link)
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                10.13.2011

                Episode 170: Bridge of Birds, chapters 4-6

                In which there is great need of a goat
                (it doesn't have to be that good a goat) ...
                and we encounter bandits.

                Episode 170, chapters 4-6
                (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.
                • More information about Barry Hughart
                • Subterranean Press
                Halloween Podcast Highlights
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                October is Fundraising Month!
                Consider donating to your favorite podcasts ... even if only a few dollars or a comment/review to show your support.
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                    9.29.2011

                    Episode 169: Genesis, chapter 37


                    In which dreamy Joseph finds that an ornamented tunic is the last straw ...

                    Episode 169, chapter 37
                    (download or listen via this link)

                    Book Information
                    • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
                    • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
                    • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
                    • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
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                      9.17.2011

                      Episode 168: Bridge of Birds, ch. 1-3

                      In which we meet Number Ten Ox and Master Li ...
                      and discover how a plague can learn to count.

                      Episode 168, chapters 1-3
                      (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.
                      • More information about Barry Hughart
                      • Subterranean Press
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                      9.11.2011

                      Episode 167: Genesis, chapters 35-36


                      Ch-ch-ch-changes ... for Jacob and hearing about Esau's progeny. Yes - the "begats" are upon us.

                      Episode 167, chapters 35-36
                      (download or listen via this link)

                      Book Information
                      • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
                      • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
                      • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
                      • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
                      Podcast Highlights (thanks to Gail)
                        Mentioned Links
                        My Huffduffer Feed
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                        8.25.2011

                        Episode 166: The Green Girl, chapters 30-32


                        In which Mel makes a plan and all is brought to a satisfactory conclusion.
                        Episode 166, chapters 30-32
                        (download or listen via this link)
                        Book Information
                        • For The Fifth Annual SFFaudio Challenge
                          Courtesy of the Wonder Ebooks edition.

                          NOTES: “Early sense of wonder SF.” First published in the March and April 1930 issues of Amazing Stories. Later collected in 1950 as Avon Fantasy Novel #2. “Melvin Dane has been seeing a vision of a green girl since he was a child. Images of her came over the ether. Is she just fantasy? Or a reality that managed to cross time and space? And now, with the Earth under threat of extinction, will Melvin ever meet that girl of his dreams?”
                        • Story rating: G (so far)
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                          8.17.2011

                          Episode 165: Genesis, chapters 34


                          A disgraceful episode in which almost everyone behaves badly.

                          Episode 165, chapters 34
                          (download or listen via this link)

                          I know, I say episode 166, but I lost track.
                          Book Information
                          • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
                          • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
                          • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
                          • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
                          Story Highlight
                            Mentioned Links
                            My Huffduffer Feed
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                            8.04.2011

                            Episode 164: The Green Girl, chapters 25-29

                            In which disaster strikes and Mel faces the Lord of Flame.


                            Episode 164, chapters 25-29
                            (download or listen via this link)
                            Book Information
                            • For The Fifth Annual SFFaudio Challenge
                              Courtesy of the Wonder Ebooks edition.

                              NOTES: “Early sense of wonder SF.” First published in the March and April 1930 issues of Amazing Stories. Later collected in 1950 as Avon Fantasy Novel #2. “Melvin Dane has been seeing a vision of a green girl since he was a child. Images of her came over the ether. Is she just fantasy? Or a reality that managed to cross time and space? And now, with the Earth under threat of extinction, will Melvin ever meet that girl of his dreams?”
                            • Story rating: G (so far)
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                              7.29.2011

                              Episode 163: Genesis, chapters 32-33


                              In which Jacob prepares for his family reunion.
                              Will he survive it?

                              Episode 163, chapters 32-33
                              (download or listen via this link)
                              Book Information
                              • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
                              • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
                              • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
                              • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
                              Highlights
                                Mentioned Links
                                My Huffduffer Feed
                                (where you can easily download sample episodes of the podcast highlight or other various podcasts I want to share)

                                7.25.2011

                                Lagniappe 49: East of Eden

                                In which we hear the story of Olive and the airplane...

                                East of Eden
                                (listen or download from link above)
                                A delightful vignette that I wanted to share.
                                Scott and I will be discussing the entire novel (as much as we can in an hour)
                                at A Good Story is Hard to Find in Episode 15.

                                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

                                7.22.2011

                                Episode 162: The Green Girl, chapters 17-24

                                In which Melvin and Sam encounter Lord of Flame
                                and Alexander learns some new tricks.


                                Episode 162, chapters 17-24
                                (download or listen via this link)
                                Book Information
                                • For The Fifth Annual SFFaudio Challenge
                                  Courtesy of the Wonder Ebooks edition.

                                  NOTES: “Early sense of wonder SF.” First published in the March and April 1930 issues of Amazing Stories. Later collected in 1950 as Avon Fantasy Novel #2. “Melvin Dane has been seeing a vision of a green girl since he was a child. Images of her came over the ether. Is she just fantasy? Or a reality that managed to cross time and space? And now, with the Earth under threat of extinction, will Melvin ever meet that girl of his dreams?”
                                • Story rating: G (so far)
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                                  7.16.2011

                                  Lagniappe 48: Just So - The Elephant's Child

                                  In the High and Far-Off Times
                                  the Elephant, O Best Beloved, had no trunk ...

                                  The Elephant's Child
                                  (listen or download from link above)
                                  As always, read with dash and verve by Will Duquette.

                                  See the story, a poem, and all the illustrations with Kipling's captions.
                                  As always, thank you to Will Duquette for his tip-top narration.

                                  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

                                  Episode 161 Genesis, chapter 31


                                  In which Jacob and his family go on the lam.
                                  Episode 161, chapter 31
                                  (download or listen via this link)
                                  Book Information
                                  • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
                                  • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
                                  • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
                                  • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
                                  Highlight
                                    Mentioned Link
                                    My Huffduffer Feed
                                    (where you can easily download sample episodes of the podcast highlight or other various podcasts I want to share)

                                    7.07.2011

                                    Episode 160: The Green Girl, chapters 9-16

                                    In which Melvin and Sam pursue Earth's enemy,
                                    discover astounding new forms of life, and make a new acquaintance.


                                    Episode 160, chapters 9-16
                                    (download or listen via this link)
                                    Book Information
                                    • For The Fifth Annual SFFaudio Challenge
                                      Courtesy of the Wonder Ebooks edition.

                                      NOTES: “Early sense of wonder SF.” First published in the March and April 1930 issues of Amazing Stories. Later collected in 1950 as Avon Fantasy Novel #2. “Melvin Dane has been seeing a vision of a green girl since he was a child. Images of her came over the ether. Is she just fantasy? Or a reality that managed to cross time and space? And now, with the Earth under threat of extinction, will Melvin ever meet that girl of his dreams?”
                                    • Story rating: G (so far)
                                    Podcast Highlight
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                                      6.29.2011

                                      Episode 159: Genesis, chapter 30

                                      In which Leah and Rachel begin an unusual competition
                                      and Jacob asks Laban for some pay.
                                      Episode 159, chapter 30
                                      (download or listen via this link)
                                      Book Information
                                      • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
                                      • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
                                      • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
                                      • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
                                      Podcast Highlight
                                        Mentioned Link
                                        • Mightier Than the Sword: “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and the Battle for America
                                          by David S. Reynolds: NY Times review, WSJ review
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                                        6.21.2011

                                        Episode 158: The Green Girl, chapters 1-8

                                        In which Earth is under attack via the ether.
                                        And we meet Melvin Dane and the girl of his dreams. Literally.

                                        Episode 158, chapters 1-8
                                        (download or listen via this link)
                                        Book Information
                                        • For The Fifth Annual SFFaudio Challenge
                                          Courtesy of the Wonder Ebooks edition.

                                          NOTES: “Early sense of wonder SF.” First published in the March and April 1930 issues of Amazing Stories. Later collected in 1950 as Avon Fantasy Novel #2. “Melvin Dane has been seeing a vision of a green girl since he was a child. Images of her came over the ether. Is she just fantasy? Or a reality that managed to cross time and space? And now, with the Earth under threat of extinction, will Melvin ever meet that girl of his dreams?”
                                        • Story rating: G (so far)
                                        Highlight
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                                          6.10.2011

                                          Lagniappe 47: Just So - The Beginning of the Armadillos

                                          In which we hear a story of the High and Far-Off Times, Stickly-Prickly Hedgehog,
                                          Slow-Solid Tortoise, and Painted Jaguar.

                                          The Beginning of the Armadillos
                                          (listen or download from link above)
                                          Read with singular dash and verve and many wonderful voices by Will Duquette.

                                          See the story, a song of travel, and all the illustrations with Kipling's captions.
                                          As always, thank you to Will Duquette for his tip-top narration.

                                          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

                                          6.08.2011

                                          Episode 157: Genesis, chapters 28-29

                                          In which Jacob has an unexpected encounter
                                          and gets a taste of his own medicine.


                                          Episode 157, chapters 28-29
                                          (download or listen via this link)
                                          Book Information
                                          • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
                                          • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
                                          • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
                                          • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
                                          Highlight

                                            Mentioned Link
                                            My Huffduffer Feed
                                            (where you can easily download sample episodes of the podcast highlight or other various podcasts I want to share)

                                            5.29.2011

                                            Episode 156: Genesis, chapter 27

                                            In which Isaac's family shows full-blown dysfunction.

                                            Episode 156, chapter 27
                                            (download or listen via this link)
                                            Book Information
                                            • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
                                            • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
                                            • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
                                            • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
                                            Mentioned Links
                                            My Huffduffer Feed
                                            (where you can easily download sample episodes of the podcast highlight or other various podcasts I want to share)

                                            5.24.2011

                                            Lagniappe 46: Kitchen Diaries

                                            Kitchen Diaries
                                            (listen or download from link above)
                                            In which we hear a bit of Nigel Slater's Kitchen Diaries.

                                            Get the book here: Nigel Slater's Kitchen Diaries

                                            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

                                            5.11.2011

                                            Lagniappe 45: Isaac Asimov's Guide to the Bible

                                            Isaac Asimov's Guide to the Bible
                                            (listen or download from link above)
                                            In which we hear a bit of Isaac Asimov's nonfiction writing.

                                            Get the book here: Isaac Asimov's Guide to the Bible


                                            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

                                            5.08.2011

                                            Episode 155: Genesis, chapter 26

                                            In which we resume our acquaintance with Isaac and Rebecca.

                                            Episode 155, chapter 26
                                            (download or listen via this link)
                                            Book Information
                                            • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
                                            • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
                                            • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
                                            • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
                                            Podcast Highlight
                                            Other Mentioned Links
                                            My Huffduffer Feed
                                            (where you can easily download sample episodes of the podcast highlight or other various podcasts I want to share)

                                            5.03.2011

                                            Lagniappe 44: Just So - How The Rhinoceros Got His Skin

                                            ... the Parsee lived by the Red Sea with nothing but his hat and his knife
                                            and a cooking-stove of the kind that you must particularly never touch.

                                            How The Rhinoceros Got His Skin
                                            (listen or download from link above)
                                            In which we are treated to another of Rudyard Kipling's lesser known Just So Stories,
                                            one that is a particular favorite of mine.

                                            See the story, the song of the Cake-Parsee, and all the illustrations with Kipling's captions.
                                            As always, thank you to Will Duquette for his wonderful narration.

                                            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

                                            4.25.2011

                                            Episode 154: Genesis, chapter 25

                                            In which we meet the twins.

                                            Episode 154, chapter 25
                                            (download or listen via this link)
                                            Book Information
                                            • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
                                            • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
                                            • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
                                            • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
                                            Podcast Highlight
                                            Other Mentioned Links
                                            My Huffduffer Feed
                                            (where you can easily download sample episodes of the podcast highlight or other various podcasts I want to share)

                                            4.12.2011

                                            Episode 153 Genesis, chapter 24

                                            In which Abraham's servant goes a courting ... for Isaac.

                                            Episode 153, chapter 24
                                            (download or listen via this link)
                                            Book Information
                                            • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
                                            • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
                                            • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
                                            • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
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                                            3.25.2011

                                            Episode 152: Genesis, chapters 22-23

                                            In which Abraham and Isaac go to the mountaintop
                                            and Abraham buys at top dollar.


                                            Episode 152, chapters  22-23
                                            (download or listen via this link)
                                            Book Information
                                            • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
                                            • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
                                            • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
                                            • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
                                            Podcast Highlight
                                            Other Mentioned Links
                                            My Huffduffer Feed
                                            (where you can easily download sample episodes of the podcast highlight or other various podcasts I want to share)

                                            3.15.2011

                                            Episode 151: Genesis, chapters 20-21

                                            In which Sarah becomes a sister once again, we meet a noble king,
                                            and unto Abraham and Sarah a child is born.
                                            Episode 151, chapters  20-21
                                            (download or listen via this link)
                                            Book Information
                                            • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
                                            • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
                                            • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
                                            • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
                                            Podcast Highlight
                                            Other Mentioned Links
                                            My Huffduffer Feed
                                            (where you can easily download sample episodes of the podcast highlight or other various podcasts I want to share)