Lagniappe 42: Just So - How the Camel Got His Hump

In the beginning of years, when the world was so new and all ... there was a Camel, and he lived in the middle of a Howling Desert because he did not want to work; and besides, he was a Howler himself.

How The Camel Got His Hump
(listen or download from link above)
In which we are treated to one of Rudyard Kipling's lesser known Just So Stories.

See the story, a camel-ish poem, and all the illustrations with Kipling's captions.
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

Episode 147: Genesis, chapters 13-15

In which Abram goes on the warpath, meets a mysterious priest, and has an out-of-body experience.

Episode 147, chapters 13-15
(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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• History of Philosophy

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Lagniappe 41: Just So - How The Whale Got His Throat

In the sea, once upon a time, O my Best Beloved, there was a Whale, and he ate fishes. ...

How The Whale Got His Throat
(listen or download from link above)

In which we are treated to one of Rudyard Kipling's lesser known Just So Stories.
See the story and all the illustrations with Kipling's captions.
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

Lagniappe 40: Jabberwocky

Jabberwocky
(listen or download from link above)

In which a poetic, yet furious, battle is fought with the Jabberwock.
Thank you to Will Duquette for his wonderful reading of this classic bit of Lewis Carroll.

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 146: Genesis, chapters 10-12

In which there is babbling and traveling. 

Episode 146, chapters 10-12
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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

• Radio Downloader
• My Life in Five Books
• Desert Island Discs

Other Links

• A Good Story is Hard to Find

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Good Story #2: Serenity

The topic of this week's A Good Story is Hard to Find podcast, where Scott and I talk Firefly, Serenity, Joss Whedon ... and more to the point, discuss belief, good marriage, humanism, confession, and love.

In news for Forgotten Classics ... this very podcast ...  which has not had any new episodes for far too long, I am sooooo close to posting the newest one. Really! Truly! It is coming soon!

Forgotten Tales 1: Great Claus and Little Claus

 

In which Hans Christian Andersen tells us about two Clauses who belong on Santa's naughty list.

Great Claus and Little Claus

(download or listen via this link)

Read more of Hans Christian Andersen's works here.

Episode 145: Two Christmas Ghost Stories

In which we encounter spirits in the tradition of English Christmas ghost stories.
(Note: these are just as good at any time of year.) 

High Spirits
(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• This book is under copyright. Samples are read under the Fair Use Act.
• If you are enjoying this reading, please buy High Spirits. You will enjoy the book much more than these mere samples.
• Story rating: G for general ghostliness and good humor.

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Lagniappe 39: A Star Over Bethlehem

A Star Over Bethlehem
(listen or download from link above)

In which we hear a profound Christmas story from an unexpected source -- Agatha Christie!

Get the book here: A Star Over Bethlehem

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 144: The Epic of Gilgamesh

The Epic of Gilgamesh: The Deluge

In which we hear a retelling of the Epic of Gilgamesh
and also consider myth and literature.

Epic of Gilgamesh
(download or listen via this link)

Thanks to Rose for her retelling of this epic tale.

Podcast Highlight

• The Bellefaire podcast

Other Links

• A Wrinkle in Time
• Many Waters 
• Through a Screen Darkly
• The Handbook of Christian Apologetics

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Episode 143: Genesis, chapters 8-9

In which Noah and family leave the ark and God promises rainbows.

Genesis, chapters 8-9
(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

• Notes on History

Other Links

• The Dogs
• CraftLit: A Christmas Carol
• Ari and LibraryThing
• Free Reads' review of The Secret Adversary

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Lagniappe 38: Velveeta

Velveeta
(listen or download from link above)

In which we discover more than anyone ever wanted to know about Velveeta.
Except me. I wanted to know.

Get the book here: Better Than Homemade

Want to try Salsa Mac 'N' Cheese? Here you go!

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

Lagniappe 37: Grimm's Fairy Tales, 2

In which we ask, "Who are these kids, anyway?
Hansel and Gretel or Little Brother and Little Sister or Brother and Sister?"
Either name it's the same story with a witch and without a gingerbread house.
Joseph brings us something extra from the Brothers Grimm.

Grimm's Fairy Tales, 2
(listen or download from link above)

Read by Joseph from Zombie Parent's Guide

Get the book here: Grimm's Fairy Tales

References:
Resources:

• Text from The Red Fairy Book by Andrew Lang at Project Gutenberg.
• The Annotated Brothers Grimm, edited with a preface and notes by Maria Tatar, introduction by A. S. Byatt.
• The Annotated Brother and Sister at surlalunefairytales.com
• Wikipedia article on Brother and Sister

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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 142: Genesis, chapters 5-7

In which we encounter the "begots" and begin Noah's story.

Genesis, chapters 5-7
(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

• Merry Podcast from My Merry Christmas

Other Links

• Shake It Up by Train
• SFFaudio Fifth Annual Contest
• Rick Steve's Turkey series
• World Religions by John Bowker
• World Religions by Huston Smith
• Go to Meeting

Episode 141: Genesis, chapters 3-4

In which Adam and Eve give in to temptation and suffer the consequences.

Genesis, chapters 3-4
(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

• Torah Threads
• St. Irenaeus Ministries

Other Links

• The Code of the Poodles by James Powell, read on SFFaudio.
• Escape Pod pdf
• Skillet Cornbread
• Best Simple Chili

Episode 140: Genesis, chapters 1-2

In which we witness creation, from near and from afar.

Genesis, chapters 1-2
(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

• RadioLab

Other Links

• Sparkle Tack
• ChopBard
• Unkillable
• SFFaudio, Queen of the Black Coast

Lagniappe 36: Grimm's Fairy Tales, 1

In which we go on a wild goose chase with Grimm's Fairy Tales.

Grimm's Fairy Tales, 1
(listen or download from link above)

Read by Joseph from Zombie Parent's Guide

(I realized I mislabeled the episode on the file so it says L34 instead of L36 ...
we will be flexible about this, right? Right!)

Get the book here: Grimm's Fairy Tales

References:

• The Annotated Brothers Grimm, edited with a preface and notes by Maria Tatar, introduction by A. S. Byatt. 
• Wikipedia article on The Goose Girl  
• Wikipedia article on The Golden Goose

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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 139: Genesis, Note to Reader 4

In which we consider old-school books and commentary.
Very old school books. Very new commentary.

Genesis, Note to the Reader 4
(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

• Cleek: The Man of Forty Faces (LibriVox)
• Cleek: The Riddle of the Purple Emperor (LibriVox)

Other Links

• Medieval Archives Podcast: Fortress Friday
• The Bowery Boys
• Torah Threads (Rabbi Paula)

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Episode 138: Genesis, Note to the Reader 3

In which we discuss sex three ways ... oh, yes, and Hebrew.

Genesis, Note to the Reader 3
(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 Bowery Boys: New York City History podcast

Other Links

• The Castle in Transylvania by Jules Verne: Amy H. Sturgis' review links here
• SFFaudio Jekyll and Hyde podcast
• American Folklore's Countdown to Halloween podcasts
• The Classic Tales podcast
• Torah Threads podcast

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Episode 137: Genesis, Note to the Reader 2

In which Rebecca runs back AND forth AND back AND forth AND back AND forth.

Genesis, Note to the Reader 2
(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 Flicks That Church Forgot
• Radio Drama Revival: Halloween Horror 1
• PodCastle: The Whistling Room
• Redecorating Middle-Earth in Early Lovecraft

Other Links

• The Anchoress at First Things,  The Anchoress as portal-keeper at Patheos
• BarkBusters
• FilmNerds: zombies series (UPDATE: except for the last episode in that series, Zombies and Religion which has some very inaccurate information about Catholicism in the beginning. Which, for me, put their comments about Islam in question as well. The last 10-15 minutes seemed solid as far as I could tell with my limited knowledge of Eastern religions.) 

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Episode 136: Genesis, Note to the Reader 1

In which we consider translation and Biblical Hebrew, imagery and literalism.

Genesis, Note to the Reader 1
(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

• FilmNerds: zombies series (UPDATE: except for the last episode in that series, Zombies and Religion which has some very inaccurate information about Catholicism in the beginning. Which, for me, put their comments about Islam in question as well. The last 10-15 minutes seemed solid as far as I could tell with my limited knowledge of Eastern religions.)
  

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• SFFaudio Mindswap discussion
• BarkBusters

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Episode 135: Night Drive by Will F. Jenkins (a.k.a. Murray Leinster)

In which a young woman at night is faced with a life-or-death choice.

EP 135: Night Drive
(download or listen via this link)

Rating: PG for suspense and possible werewolves

Highlight:

Sita Sings the Blues

Other Links:

SFFaudio: Riddle of the Sands audiodrama
Cursed: The Book Review
E-reader comparisons: check the comments for links

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Episode 134: The Riddle of the Sands, epilogue

In which The Editor wraps it all up.

The Riddle of the Sands, epilogue

(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• This book is in the public domain
• Story rating: G
• Maps (scroll down a bit for the maps) and text of the book
• Wikipedia page
• Special thanks to: Anne is a Man for helping with place name pronunciation (after episode 119). Any proper pronunciation is largely due to his help. Any mistakes are purely my own.
• Forvo is my source for the pronunciation of common German expressions.

Podcast Highlight

• New Fiction Writers

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• ChopBard
• Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights?
• CraftLit
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Episode 133: The Riddle of the Sands, chapter 28

In which Davies and Carruthers achieve their double aim.

The Riddle of the Sands, chapter 28

(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• This book is in the public domain
• Story rating: G
• Maps (scroll down a bit for the maps) and text of the book
• Wikipedia page
• Special thanks to: Anne is a Man for helping with place name pronunciation (after episode 119). Any proper pronunciation is largely due to his help. Any mistakes are purely my own.
• Forvo is my source for the pronunciation of common German expressions.

Podcast Highlight

• Spilled Milk

Other Links

• Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights?
• StarShipSofa Wins Hugo
• Uvula Audio: At the Mountains of Madness by H.P. Lovecraft and narrated by Craig Nickerson (scroll to the bottom of the page)
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Episode 132: The Riddle of the Sands, chapter 27

In which Carruthers becomes a man of action.

The Riddle of the Sands, chapter 27

(download or listen via this link)

Book Information

• This book is in the public domain
• Story rating: G
• Maps (scroll down a bit for the maps) and text of the book
• Wikipedia page
• Special thanks to: Anne is a Man for helping with place name pronunciation (after episode 119). Any proper pronunciation is largely due to his help. Any mistakes are purely my own.
• Forvo is my source for the pronunciation of common German expressions.

Podcast Highlight

• Chop Bard
• Audio Review: The Arkangel Complete Shakespeare
• Arkangel Shakespeare at Amazon

Other Links

• LibraryThing Forgotten Classics group
• Ken's Born in East L.A. movie review
• Adventures in Sci Fi Publishing
• compassion 365

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