reading THE GIVER with older eyes (and ears) (chapter 1)
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"Things could be different." I first read The Giver (1993) by Lois Lowry so long ago, that I don't remember reading it, only having read it. No spoilers, in case it's new to you, so come on in for this introduction to living in a "perfect" world. tell me your thoughts about this chapter at Intro/outro music is a modified version of Analog Bubbles by DeepTheme Music
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A reading of ch1 from STILL LIFE WITH WOODPECKER
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Reading chapter 1 from Still Life with Woodpecker (1980) by Tom Robbins, still one of the weirdest and somehow most quotable books that I love. Music is Opulent Mirage by
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why I didn't finish THE POPPY WAR by RF Kuang
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"Rin glared up at her, blood dripping from her mouth, and smiled.” new year, new music, same old reading favorite quotes from books I'm reading music credits Analog Bubbles by DeepTheme Star Chasers by kulluh
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A snowy reading from THE DARK IS RISING
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Selected excerpts from chapter 1 of THE DARK IS RISING by Susan Cooper (1973), set to a modified version of Twinkled Tapes by Happy new year, book friends!
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Alanna by Tamora Pierce, in quotes
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"Alanna gritted her teeth and thrust her chin forward stubbornly. She would see this through." It's midwinter in the endless library, and Aurelien has only the very best books to shine a light in the gloom. "Alanna" (1983) by Tamora Pierce is a bright, fun, gritty-in-age-appropriate-ways, accessible first book in a girl-forward fantasy series. Episode references: Sunny Nwazue from AKATA WITCH series by Nnedi Okorafor Penelope from THE MYSTERY HOWLING series by Maryrose Wood -- Want more quoteable quotes? Support the show at ------- Theme: Magical...
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The Fall of the House of Usher E1 commentary/watchalong
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A wealthy CEO faces a criminal investigation amid tragedy, trauma, and a supernatural threat. The Usher family learns an informant lurks among them. The Fall of the House of Usher (2023) has entered the Flanaverse. Based on various Edgar Allan Poe stories and characters, this show explores the prominent and wealthy Usher family. Is this just spooky Succession? Is it spooky at all? What kind of horror is this? Watch episode 1 along with Aurelien and find out! The Fall of the House of Usher (2023) Created by Mike Flanagan Directed by Mike Flanagan, Michael Fimognari...
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The Woman in the Brown Coat by Aurelien and Dustin!
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"Her head starts to turn, and I gasp --" Trick or treat, spooky friends! Aurelien and Dustin (from ) wrote a spooky little PG-rated story together. Keep an eye on your windows and stay alert as you settle into "The Woman in the Brown Coat" (2022). Produced by Dustin: With additional voice acting by Kay: -- Want more original stories? Support the show at ------- Theme: Magical Transition by Kevin McLeod Additional music and sound effects from zapsplat.com
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A spooky Friday the 13th reading from Her Dark Inheritance
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"All the future looked gloomy and threatening, and the gaunt wolf hovered at the door of the Lynnes' humble home." Gather round, spooks and strangers! For this special spooky season October Friday the 13th, Aurelien reads aloud chapter 1 of "Her Dark Inheritance" (1892) by Mrs. E. Burke Collins. What do you think the inheritance is, spooky friends? And do you want to hear more? Read the story: -- Want more spooky reads? Support the show at ------- Theme: Magical Transition by Kevin McLeod Additional music and sound effects from zapsplat.com
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Curiosities of Superstition by W. H. Davenport Adams
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"It was on Halloween, or All Hallows' Eve, that superstition ran riot..." Trick or treat! Aurelien explores the spooky archives of Project Gutenberg and comes back with 1880s non-fiction takes on Scottish Halloween traditions. How is bobbing for apples part of a divination ritual? Is any of this actually spooky? Join around the cauldron for readings and stories from "Curiosities of Superstition, and Sketches of Some Unrevealed Religions" (1882) by W. H. Davenport Adams. Read it for yourself: -- Want more random reads? Support the show at ...
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Aurelien reads The Beautiful People by Charles Beaumont
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"Mary was a misfit. She didn't want to be beautiful. And she wasted time doing mad things - like eating and sleeping." Aurelien reads another original Twilight Zone source story. This time, let's go back to 1952 (or is it 2022??) with The Beautiful People by Charles Beaumont. Read the story at Want more old school stories? Support the show at ------- Theme: Magical Transition by Kevin McLeod Additional music and sound effects from zapsplat.com
info_outline"The starsong is louder now, swelling in a way that says something's coming."
Pop into the endless library for a sweet treat: "Starsong" (2018) by Tehlor Kay Mejia. Published in the excellent witchy collection Toil & Trouble: 15 Tales of Women and Witchcraft, edited by the fabulous Jessica Spotswood and Tess Sharpe, it's a story of growing up and finding your magic. (And flirting with cute girls on Instagram!)
Read more from Tehlor Kay Mejia: https://www.tehlorkaymejia.com/books
Buy the collection: http://jessicaspotswood.com/books/toil-trouble/
Special music shout out to Leonell Cassio's "A Magical Journey Through Space"
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