Episode 248: The People of the Mist, chapters 5-6

In which we get Otter's advice, hear a tale of foul deeds, and agree to adventure.

Episode 248, The People of the Mist, chapters 5-6
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Book Information

• Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
• Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now? 
• South African slang
• This story is in the public domain.

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Episode 247: The People of the Mist, chapters 3-4

In which we hear a prophecy, say goodbye to one friend, and meet another.

Episode 247, The People of the Mist, chapters 3-4
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Book Information

• Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
• Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now? 
• South African slang
• This story is in the public domain.

Lagniappe 62: The Rosie Project

The Rosie Project
by Graeme Simsion

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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 246: The People of the Mist, ch. 1-2

In which we meet lose everything, bid farewell to love, and make a sacred vow to reach for the stars.

Episode 246, The People of the Mist, chapters 1-2
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Book Information

• Story rating: PG for scanty clothing, monstrous gods, rampant adventure, and an almost complete lack of sensitivity or multiculturalism.
• Caveat emptor (buyer beware): I'm reading this story uncensored. As with many tales from the "golden age" of adventure literature, it is impossible to avoid insensitivity. Political correctness wasn't in existence in 1894, at least in the way we think of it. Our takeaway message: aren't we glad that was then and this is now? 
• South African slang
• This story is in the public domain.