Episode 187: Genesis, chapters 49-50

In which we come to the end of the beginning.

Episode 187, chapters 49-50
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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.

Podcast Highlights

• The Chronicles of Clovis

Episode 185: Genesis, chapters 47-48

In which Jacob speaks graciously to Pharaoh and gives an unexpected blessing.

Episode 185, chapters 47-48
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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.

Podcast Highlights

• Shakespeare's Restless World

Episode 183: Genesis, chapters 45-46

In which there is a family reunion.

Episode 183, chapters 45-46
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NOTE: The mp3 files says 46-47 ... that is my error. The file actually contains chapters 45-46. Sorry!

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.

Podcast Highlights

• Afternoon Classical
• San Francisco Symphony podcast

Mentioned Links

• My afghan

Episode 181: Genesis, chapters 43-44

In which Joseph turns up the pressure and Judah steps up to the challenge.

Episode 181, chapters 43-44
(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.

Podcast Highlight

• Nil Desperandum

Mentioned Links

• A Good Story is Hard to Find
• SFFaudio - Odyssey

Episode 179: Genesis, chapter 42

In which Joseph's brothers ask for food from Pharaoh's mysterious administrator.

Episode 179, chapters 42
(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

• The Tobolowsky Files
• A Good Story is Hard to Find

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

• The Dragon Factory by Jonathan Maberry
• The Brass Bottle
• Julie's 2012 Book Lists
• LibriVox on Wikipedia

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
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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.

Podcast Highlight

• Christmas Stocking Podcast
• Merry Podcast

Mentioned Links

• Heifer International

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

• Julie D's Huffduffer feed

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.

Podcast Highlight

• In Tune with Brian and Trevor

Mentioned Links

• Just the Books - all the lit, none of the crafts (from CraftLit)
• SFFaudio
• The Social Network
• Sunset Boulevard

My Huffduffer Feed
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• Julie D's Huffduffer feed

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.

Podcast Highlight

• The Emperor's Edge

Mentioned Links

• Dracula - the first chapter from CraftLit
• SFFaudio
• Declare by Tim Powers
• Machine Gun Preacher review
• Prince of Egypt ... oops, I got confused between Joseph and Moses! But I did have the studio right ... it is from Dreamworks and it's a pip!

My Huffduffer Feed
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• Julie D's Huffduffer feed

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)

• The Nerdist
• The Smartest Man in the World
• Making It
• Dork Forest
• WTF
• Risk!

Mentioned Links

• Anne is a Man
• Torah Threads
• Writing Excuses

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

• Julie D's Huffduffer feed

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

• See You At The Morgue

Mentioned Links

• The Red Tent
• "Pinkie" squirrel

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

• Julie D's Huffduffer feed

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

• The Starter
• SciPodBooks
• Classic Tales Podcast
• The Black Star
• Eternity

Mentioned Links

• CraftLit

My Huffduffer Feed
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• Julie D's Huffduffer feed

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

• The Collector's Library

Mentioned Link

• SFFaudio Episode 115
• Anne is a Man 
•  Mystery at Geneva: An Improbable Tale of Singular Happenings by Rose Macauley
• Brunswick Stew

My Huffduffer Feed
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• Julie D's Huffduffer feed

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

• Music From 100 Years Ago

Mentioned Link

• Mightier Than the Sword: “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and the Battle for America
  by David S. Reynolds: NY Times review, WSJ review

My Huffduffer Feed
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• Julie D's Huffduffer feed

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

• Be Kind, Rewind

Mentioned Link

• The Green Girl by Jack Williamson
• A Good Story is Hard to Find

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

• Julie D's Huffduffer feed

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

• What Would Madame Defarge Knit?
• The Amazing Chocolate Pie
• The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox sampler (episode 31)

My Huffduffer Feed
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• Julie D's Huffduffer feed

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

• Cabin Pressure
• They Write the Songs

Other Mentioned Links

• Radio Downloader
• Community (on Hulu)
• A Good Story is Hard to Find
• Asimov's Guide to the Bible

My Huffduffer Feed
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• Julie D's Huffduffer feed

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

• BirdNote

Other Mentioned Links

• A Good Story is Hard to Find
• Asimov's Guide to the Bible

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

• Julie D's Huffduffer feed

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.

Podcasts Highlighted

• Nature Sounds of New Zealand
• Nature Sounds 
• EcoCast
• Soundscapes for Birders
• Encounters

Other Mentioned Links

• Heather Ordover's review of Happy Catholic
• The Hiding Place
• SFFaudio on Food and SF
• A Good Story is Hard to Find

My Huffduffer Feed
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• Julie D's Huffduffer feed

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

• A History of Oil

Other Mentioned Links

• Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Book of Genesis
• Complete Bible Handbook: An Illustrated Companion
• Japanese fantasy story anthology: can't track it down, sorry! I'll keep looking
• Rachel's links: possible location of Sodom,  the Bible and number 8 (I don't necessarily endorse these links, but they are interesting)
• The Starter by Scott Sigler
• The Rookie
• Gilgamesh, The King review

My Huffduffer Feed
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• Julie D's Huffduffer feed