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7.25.2012

Episode 194: The Beckoning Fair One by Oliver Onions, part 1


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.
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District of Wonders:

      7.18.2012

      Episode 193: Louis L'Amour Sampler


      In which we saddle up and trot out a couple of Louis L'Amour's western stories.


      Episode 193, Louis L'Amour Sampler
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      Book Information
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      My Welcome Table

          7.17.2012

          Lagniappe 53: Journey to the West

          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

          7.10.2012

          Episode 192: In Search of London


          In which we see there is more to London than meets the eye.


          Episode 192, In Search of London
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          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

              7.05.2012

              Lagniappe 52: Fahrenheit 451

              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