Episode 242: The Cricket on the Hearth, Chirp the Third

In which we contemplate murder, self-sacrifice, marriage, and happy endings.

Episode 242, Cricket on the Hearth 3
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Book Information

• Story rating: G for a fantasy of home, frisky Boxers and grouchy toymakers
• This story is in the public domain.
• The LibriVox recording by Ruth Golding is also in the public domain in the U.S. I am very grateful for LibriVox and Ms. Golding's talent which are graciously provided gratis.

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Episode 241: The Cricket on the Hearth, Chirp the Second

In which we go on the carrier's rounds, enjoy a picnic, meet Caleb's daughter, and see an unimaginable sight.

Episode 241, Cricket on the Hearth 2
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Book Information

• Story rating: G for a fantasy of home, frisky Boxers and grouchy toymakers
• This story is in the public domain.
• The LibriVox recording by Ruth Golding is also in the public domain in the U.S. I am very grateful for LibriVox and Ms. Golding's talent which are graciously provided gratis.

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Episode 240: The Cricket on the Hearth, Chirp the First

In which we meet the Peerybingles, Boxer, a poor toymaker, a crabby toymaker, an unusual parcel and ... the cricket.

Episode 240, Cricket on the Hearth 1
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Book Information

• Story rating: G for a fantasy of home, frisky Boxers and grouchy toymakers
• This story is in the public domain.
• The LibriVox recording by Ruth Golding is also in the public domain in the U.S. I am very grateful for LibriVox and Ms. Golding's talent which are graciously provided gratis.

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Episode 239: American Food Writing

In which we sample some hors d'oeuvres from a tasty platter of American food writing.

Episode 239, American Food Writing
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Book Information

• Story rating: G for apples, pies, chickens, bears, pancakes, and Egg McMuffins
• American Food Writing is under copyright. This story is shared under the Fair Use Act as a sample of the pieces in the anthology. Views to the contrary, please contact me (my email is in the sidebar).

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