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Considered to be one of the books that changed the world and how we view ourselves, On The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin was met with incredulous horror when it was first published in 1859. The revolutionary, almost blasphemous ideas it described were seen as antithetical to the existing ideas of Creation contained in […]

“The present volume is chiefly intended for those of my young friends who have read, and been interested in, The Fairyland of Science. It travels over a wide field, pointing out a few of the marvellous facts which can be studied and enjoyed by the help of optical instruments. It will be seen at a […]

Henry Gray’s classic anatomy textbook was first published in 1858 and has been in continuous publication ever since, revised and expanded through many successive editions. This recording is of the public-domain 1918 US edition (some information may be outdated). More great books at LoyalBooks.com

A great start to shaking off public speaking jitters, socializing and mastering the art of small talk. The principles of public speaking written by Dale Carnegie decades ago in this book are timeless. They are just as effective in working a crowd in today’s society as they were back then. He delves into ways of […]

Enjoy our collection of hundreds of Science Fiction Stories! View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org All Librivox recordings are in the public domain

Enjoy our collection of hundreds of science fiction stories. View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org All Librivox recordings are in the public domain

Listen ad free at: https://www.solgoodmedia.com – Check out our Streaming Service for our full collection; hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, sounds for sleep/relaxation, and original podcasts – all ad-free!! Binge hundreds of your favorite Science Fiction Stories!

Let’s fly! ✨ Reading Bug Adventures takes listeners on unforgettable journeys through books, music, and imagination. Join the Reading Bug and friends as they hop into the magic book bag and travel anywhere stories can take them — from ancient castles to outer space! Each two-part adventure features original songs, vivid storytelling, and creative prompts […]

Check out our collection of short science fiction stories released daily! View our entire collection at www.solgood.org All librivox recordings are in the public domain.

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An eclectic collection of short science fiction stories. Each day we’ll release a new story for your listening pleasure.All Librivox Recordings are in the public domain.

This is the home of THE LEVIATHAN CHRONICLES, THE RAPSCALLION AGENCY & THE INVENIOS EXPEDITIONS. Currently, we are releasing our Seasonal Holiday Episodes. These are fun, semi-serious vignettes of your favorite characters (and Producers) from the Leviathan Universe. We ONLY release these episodes in December then they go away for the rest of the year, […]

Stories bring meaning to facts and that’s what this podcast is all about. The Changing Earth Podcast is a podcast that features the fictional novel, Day After Disaster, chapter by chapter in each episode. This is an action packed adventure novel and presents many survival topics within its pages. After reading a chapter, Sara will […]

Great public-domain movies produced with audio description, so you can listen to them like audiobooks.

Makeshift Stories is a sci-fi, fantasy, and speculative fiction podcast for anyone who craves the thrill of the unknown and unexpected. Once a month, buckle up for an epic journey through possible futures, space, alternate realities, and beyond. Are you ready to explore uncharted territories and discover the unimaginable? Tune in and let your imagination […]

Science fiction and fantasy stories from Clarkesworld, a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning digital magazine. Stories from Clarkesworld have been nominated for or won the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, Sturgeon, Locus, BSFA, Ditmar, Aurora, Shirley Jackson, WSFA Small Press and Stoker Awards.

Join storyteller Owen Staton as he tells some of the greatest Myths Legends and Ghost stories from Wales and beyond. Each episode features a unique tale and encourages you to take time out to relax and listen to the traditionally told story in a relaxing and mindful way. Enjoy the Time between Times. The time […]

Listen ad free at: https://www.solgoodmedia.com – Check out our Streaming Service for our full collection; hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, sounds for sleep/relaxation, and original podcasts – all ad-free!! Binge hundreds of your favorite Ghost and Horror Stories!

Enjoy our collection of hundreds of scary stories View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org All Librivox recordings are in the public domain

The Sound of Horror

Ghost and Horror stories released daily To learn more about our other podcasts check out www.solgood.org All Librivox Recordings are in the public domain

Ghost and Horror stories released daily To learn more about our other podcasts check out www.solgood.org All Librivox Recordings are in the public domain

Dark tales harvested from the mind of #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler. From major-release novels to podcast-exclusive content, these “slices from the Siglerverse” — each a full-length tale — will immerse you in his twisted, intertwining worlds of horror and scifi. But beware, for his work is so addictive his fans call […]

A horror fiction anthology podcast featuring the writing of horror author Bryan Alaspa and the narration of voice talent Allie James. Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/whenthenightcomesout For more horror tales written by Bryan Alaspa, visit his online store. And be sure to hire Allie James for your voice over and voice acting and production needs! Become […]

Diabolical stories. Professional narration. Immersive sound design. All human-created. New horror stories drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1 PM EST. Be sure to follow with notifications on so you never miss a story. Tune in for LIVE storytelling every Sunday night at 7 PM EST on the Dr. NoSleep Podcast YouTube channel. * […]

Classic Chinese novels and stories, retold in English and in a way that makes them more accessible to non-Chinese audiences. chineselore.com

True horror stories written by those who made it out alive. First-person accounts narrated and produced by Andy Tate in an anthology of terror and suspense. To hear your story on the show, send it to letsnotmeetstories@gmail.com

An anthology of the unexplained Patreon.com/sessionsx Written by Matheus H Macedo https://mhmacedo.weebly.com/

It’s CBeebies for your ears! CBeebies Radio takes you to a world of sound and music where you can share imaginative adventures and listen to stories and songs with your favourite CBeebies friends and characters. CBeebies Radio is a BBC Radio service for pre-school children and can help to develop their listening skills and imaginations. […]

Welcome to Kathy’s Kids Storytime, a twice a week podcast tailored to spark curiosity and foster understanding in young hearts and minds. Perfect for children ages 3 to 12, and equally enjoyable for the child within you, Ms. Kathy’s stories transcend age and bring listeners together. Each episode, narrated by the warm and engaging voices […]

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers. Stories bring us together and the stories on The Apple Seed will spark memories that you can share with the people you love. The Apple Seed is a storytelling podcast by BYUradio and is hosted by Sam Payne.

100 Great Audiobooks of Literary Masterpieces!

Ever Dark is a gay paranormal romantic serial story performed by a full cast of professional voice actors! Some episodes edited to be PG-13, but the full unedited episodes are available in our private subscription and the audiobooks as well. We post 1 episode every week, and the story will be completed at 147 episodes.

Listen to classic and modern stories come to life as librarian Kathryn Lopez Luker takes you on adventures in books.

Fireside is the Irish Storytelling Podcast. Kevin C. Olohan is your host and Fireside Bard. Every Wednesday, Kevin takes a story from Folklore or Mythology, gives it a fresh retelling, and discusses the story itself and the craft, culture and history of Storytelling. Whether you’re a folklore fanatic, or someone who just enjoys hearing a […]

The Michael Decon Program is a distinctive and engaging talk show that offers both entertainment and insight. With in-depth interviews spanning a diverse range of individuals, from household names to completely unknown figures, each episode provides a unique and thought-provoking perspective. In addition to our live weekday shows on YouTube, our Patreon offers exclusive content […]

Junk and Disorderly is your backstage pass to the wild, weird, and wonderful world of assemblage art! Hosted by Michael deMeng, a globe-trotting artist known for turning found objects into extraordinary creations, this podcast dives deep into the art of transforming the forgotten into the unforgettable. Each episode explores the stories, inspirations, and occasional mishaps […]

Minimalist productions of original plays by MC, drawn mostly but not exclusively* from Greek mythology. The first plays were Midas and Medea, followed by Jonah*, the crowdcasts As the Olympian World Turns and Last Gasp, then MC’s Homeric Cycle, Icarus, Murph!*, two more crowdcasts An Apocalyptic Apotheosis and Orpheus, and the modern Skool Dayz*. MC […]

Join Mr. Eric for imaginative stories sparked by kids’ questions, fostering curiosity and resilience. Grownups, share your kids’ What-If Questions, and we may use them in a story! Call our voicemail at 205-605-WHAT or email hello@whatifworldpodcast.com.

Join 200,000+ Families Reading New Free Stories Each Week. All of our stories are free to read online – we offer children bedtime stories, fairy tales, short stories and poems. All our stories are created with human intelligence and talent. Visit storyberries.comto read along with the audio and see our whole collection!

ShadowPublications.com is the home for Paul E Cooley’s Parsec Award Winning tales of sci-fi suspense, thrillers, and dark fantasy. Visit http://shadowpublications.com for more information about the author and a list of works. Some mysteries shouldn’t be solved.

This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe […]

This is the place to catch daily chat, extra fun and highlights from Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James – hit subscribe to stay up to date!

Listen to Spin Me A Tale! for classic children’s literature told week by week.

Audiomorphs is the Animorphs podcast where I read every single book of the Animorphs. Out loud. A chapter at a time. Releases every Friday.

A weekly podcast for the Librivox Community. Librivox.org encourages volunteers to record audio from public domain texts which can then be made available in the public domain.

Small Beans Podcasting is a place for beans of every sort to come bean it up. Free your soul, eh? Be a frijole.

Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from […]

Articles, speeches, stories and novels by an award-winning science fiction writer, read aloud in small regular chunks

MASTERPIECE Studio is your backstage pass to the PBS series—from Sherlock to Poldark. After the show, turn off the TV and tune in to MASTERPIECE Studio for the scoop with host Jace Lacob. Listen for exclusive interviews with the cast and crew of your favorite shows. Get the history lowdown behind the people and places […]

Audrey tells “Bedtime Stories for Adults” in English: set in intriguing countries/places. Parts of the stories are true, the rest is imagination – as all good stories should be. All the stories contain fascinating historical facts about lesser known areas of Guatemala, Cuba, Serbia, South Africa, Bosnia, Mexico, Peru, China, India, Burma and more. These […]

Tell Us Something awakens imagination, empowers storytellers and connects the community through the transformative power of personal storytelling. It is a celebration of each other, our stories and how we move through the world together. All of the stories at Tell Us Something are true. Stories last for 10 minutes and are told from memory.

New mystery and suspense stories released daily! View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org All Librivox recordings are in the public domain

Enjoy our collection of hundreds of mystery and suspense stories View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org All Librivox recordings are in the public domain

Radio Eye is a reading service for people who are blind or have other disabilities that make it difficult to read printed material. Mystery Mix-Up is a weekly half hour reading of mystery short stories. This is produced by Radio Eye under the Chafee Amendment to the Copyright Act which states that authorized entities that […]

Ron’s Amazing stories is a weekly podcast which presents truly amazing tales. These will range from dramatic readings to old time radio. We also have interviews with authors, radio personalities and even sports legends.

100 Great Crime and Mystery Books!

Phoebe reads a mystery novel. Our other shows are Criminal and This is Love.

Podcast by Raven Narratives

Sherlock Holmes fans who haven’t yet read A Study in Scarlet would be delighted to discover this book in which the iconic detective makes his grand entrance into the world! From hence on, the deer stalker hat, his Stradivarius violin, the occasional descent into cocaine induced hell, the Persian slipper in which he stores his […]

The Lane Fleming collection of early pistols and revolvers was one of the best in the country. When Fleming was found dead on the floor of his locked gunroom, a Confederate-made Colt-type percussion .36 revolver in his hand, the coroner’s verdict was “death by accident.” But Gladys Fleming had her doubts. Enough at any rate […]

A young, but not too brilliant writer is conscripted by a ne’er-do-well friend to help out on a chicken farm in remote Dorset. While traveling to the country, the writer encounters a lovely young girl and her academician father on the train. He is delighted to discover that she is reading a copy of his […]

The first novel in her renowned series of detective fiction, Sayers introduces Lord Peter Wimsey, a bon vivant gentleman, whose hobby of playing detective is put to the test, as he is launched into his first official crime investigation. The mystery begins when the body of an unidentified man has been found in the bathtub […]

Mr Robert Grell, millionaire and socialite, is found murdered in his study on a stormy evening. It’s up to Heldon Foyle, the detective, to unravel the mystery.

Mortals wield godly powers, eggs appear out of enchanted pockets, sentient substances are invented, and stars are incubated in the hearts of humans. I’m Nila, and I have stories to tell you. Stories in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, horror, fairy tale, mystery, and mythology. Welcome to Storyfeather.

The weekly read through of C.J. Cherryh’s Award winning Cyteen. FULL of sentences that make sense. Recommended by Anamymous.”I don’t really have time for podcasts…” -Dr. Ada Palmer discussing the show. Approved by the Triumvirate on Spoilers.

It wasn’t Archie’s fault really. It’s true he went to America and fell in love with Lucille, the daughter of a millionaire hotel proprietor and if he did marry her–well, what else was there to do?From his point of view, the whole thing was a thoroughly good egg; but Mr. Brewster, his father-in-law, thought differently, […]

Get the true story of Adam and Eve, straight from the source. This humorous text is a day-to-day account of Adam’s life from happiness in the “GARDEN-OF-EDEN” to their fall from grace and the events thereafter. Learn how Eve caught the infant Cain, and Adam takes some time to learn exactly what it is.

If you find yourself with nothing particular to do in an airport, train or bus or you’ve got a quiet evening to yourself in a hotel room or you’re facing the delicious prospect of an extended lunch or tea break, why not pick up Coffee Break Collection 001 and enjoy the experience? This anthology has […]

The Bab Ballads are a collection of light verse by W. S. Gilbert, illustrated with his own comic drawings. Gilbert wrote the Ballads before he became famous for his comic opera librettos with Arthur Sullivan. In writing the Bab Ballads, Gilbert developed his unique “topsy-turvy” style, where the humour was derived by setting up a […]

First published in 1919, My Man Jeeves is a collection of short stories featuring the well known fictional characters Jeeves and Bertie Wooster. The compilation consists of eight stories, of which four feature the popular duo while the other four stories feature Reggie Pepper, an early model of Bertie Wooster. Set in the early 20th […]

If you’re encountering the zany Bertie Wooster and his exceptionally astute Man Friday, Jeeves, for the first time, be assured that you’re embarking on a lifetime of fun and laughter! On the other hand, for eternal Wodehouse fans, Right Ho Jeeves provides more glimpses of the delightful world created by one of the best loved […]

All rights belong to J.K Rowling. This is a fan fiction (HPMOR) written by Eliezer Yudkowsky. I am Jack Voraces, a professional audiobook narrator: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Jack+Voraces I do not intend to make any money from this podcast. It is a free audiobook for anyone to listen to and it is my hope that it will eventually […]

Finish the work week in all-out hysterics with short stories written and read by Thaddeus Ellenburg.

Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog), published in 1889, is a humorous account by Jerome K. Jerome of a boating holiday on the Thames between Kingston and Oxford. The book was initially intended to be a serious travel guide, with accounts of local history along the route, but the humorous […]

Three Men in a Boat (To Not express anything of the Canine) by Jerome K. Jerome is a funny record of three companions — J., George, and Harris — alongside J’s. canine, Montmorency, as they leave on a drifting excursion along the Waterway Thames. The book blends funny misfortunes in with clever perceptions on human […]

Welcome to Bite at a Time Books where we read you your favorite classics one bite at a time. Join host Bree Carlile as she shares her passion for books, audiobooks, and bringing stories to life in these classic novel audiobooks. Busy schedule? Each episode is just one chapter, or bite of a classic novel, […]

Enjoy our collection of hundreds of Children’s Stories View our entire collection of podcasts at https://www.solgoodmedia.com All Librivox recordings are in the public domain

Little Stories for Tiny People features original stories the whole family will love. Filled with endearing characters and inventive story lines, LSFTP is sure to spark your child’s imagination and to delight the entire family. Lovingly crafted to appeal to all ages, LSFTP is perfect for car rides, bedtime, or any time! Little Stories Premium […]

Join Austin and friends on Sunday morning when they read stories for kids of all ages/ Join Hunter and Austin as they chat about cool facts from around the globe

Reading children’s books featuring Paw Patrol, Disney stories, Little Golden Books, Berenstein Bears and other classic stories and fairy tales. Perfect for TK-2nd grade kids.

Our podcast offers a selection of the best bedtime stories for kids, your little one’s passport to dreamland. Each tale is a warm, gentle lesson, perfect for setting a calming bedtime mood. Join us nightly for delightful adventures with charming characters. It’s bedtime made serene, a soothing end to your child’s day. Our podcast weaves […]

Supergreat Kids’ Stories is a collection of fun tales to make you laugh and cry, told by some of the best storytellers from around the world. Recommended for ages 5 to 105… We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/SuperGreat for £100 sponsored credit.

There are things we’re simply not meant to know. A horror anthology podcast. Support: www.patreon.com/wnmtkpodcast Follow: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wnmtkpod/⁠ Contact: ⁠wnmtkpod@gmail.com⁠ SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring the anomalous, the luminous and numinous. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating […]

The unseen creature whose ravenous fangs dog your every step as your footfalls echo down the midnight alleyway. — A long, icy shadow looming over you, making the hairs on your neck rise and your breath turn to ragged puffs of mist. — Unearthly howls that pierce the night, pulling you from the comfort of […]

The world’s biggest and most ridiculous War and Peace podcast. British comedians Will and Steve do battle with the greatest book of all time.

The podcast that turns listener ideas into engaging bedtime stories. I started to make these for my own children when they couldn’t sleep. Play them for your kids. Have them imagine that they are the main character while they lay in bed with their eyes closed. Once the 15 -30 minute story is over, the […]

Manawaker Studio’s Flash Fiction Podcast features a new piece of short short fiction each Thursday. The stories range widely in genre and theme, but lean a bit toward fantasy and science fiction. Hosted by CB Droege. To submit a story for consideration visit manawaker.com/ffp-submissions/ To help support the podcast visit patreon.com/manawaker

Grampa Jim tells about what’s going on in town this week. It’s small-town drama with a bit of humor here and there. Sometimes re-telling the stories of when he was a boy in Washington state during World War 2. Check out Books on AMAZON: THE TRADING POST and KIDNAPPED, by James R. von Feldt.

From the hilarious to the heartfelt, to the sexy, to the weird, Our Flag Means Death fanfiction is some of the most interesting literature being written right now. The Our Flag Means Fanfiction Podcast explores this spectacular art form and discusses the hosts’ favorite Our Flag fics. We also chat about the characters, the fandom, […]

A podcast about the underground history of London. Hidden places and forgotten stories beneath the City.

Ben-Hur is a story of two very different heroes. Judah Ben-Hur, a prince of Jerusalem, is involved in an accident to the Roman procurator which is taken to be intentional. He is seized and sent to the fleet as a galley-slave, while his family is imprisoned and the family goods confiscated. When Ben-Hur saves the […]

The Talisman is a gripping tale set near the end of the Third Crusade. King Richard the Lionheart is grievously ill, and all around him the leaders from allied countries plot and scheme to gain personal power, putting the future of the crusade in jeopardy. Sir Kenneth of Scotland finds himself caught up in events, […]

Medieval England in the 12th century. The evil Prince John rules England in place of his brother, the noble Richard the Lionheart, who is being held in an Austrian prison by Duke Leopold of Austria, while returning from one of his Crusades. Under the avaricious and Machiavellian John, the Norman aristocrats are in constant conflict […]

Men of Iron by Howard Pyle is historical fiction that transports us back to the 1400’s, a time of knighthood and chivalry. Myles Falworth is eight years old when news comes they must flee their home. His blind father is accused of treason. We see Myles grow up, train as a knight, and with perseverance, […]

The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas is part of the novel The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years After, published in serial form between 1857-50. It is also the last of the D’Artagnan stories written by Dumas and the three musketeers are the real heroes of the story, though the title is given […]

King Henry IV, Part 1 is the second of Shakespeare’s eight Wars of the Roses history plays, with events following those of King Richard II. As the play opens, King Henry IV (formerly Henry Bolingbroke) and Henry Percy (Hotspur) argue over the disposition of prisoners from the Battle of Holmedon. The King’s attitude toward Mortimer […]

Set during the Hundred Years’ War with France, The White Company tells the story of a young Saxon man who is learning what it is to be a knight. Raised by Cistercian Monks and rejected by a violent elder brother, Alleyn Edricson takes service with one of the foremost knights in the country. When Alleyn […]

Le Morte d’Arthur (spelled Le Morte Darthur in the first printing and also in some modern editions, Middle French for la mort d’Arthur, “the death of Arthur”) is Sir Thomas Malory’s compilation of some French and English Arthurian romances. The book contains some of Malory’s own original material (the Gareth story) and retells the older […]

Her father compels her to visit the biggest mansion in the village to “claim kin” with the aristocratic d’Urberville family. She falls prey to the debauched son of the house and returns home to give birth in secret to an illegitimate baby who lives only for a few days. Determined to put her past behind […]

Leander Stillwell was an 18-year-old Illinois farm boy, living with his family in a log cabin, when the U.S. Civil War broke out. Stillwell felt a duty “to help save the Nation;” but, as with many other young men, his Patriotism was tinged with bravura: “the idea of staying at home and turning over senseless […]

Boyhood is the second in Tolstoy’s trilogy of three autobiographical novels, including Childhood and Youth, published in a literary journal during the 1850s. (Introduction by Bill Boerst)

Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow, published in 1886, is a collection of humorous essays by Jerome K. Jerome. It was the author’s second published book and helped establish him as a leading English humorist. The book consists of 14 independent articles arranged by themes.

Text of famous inspirational lecture and biography of Russell Conwell, a Baptist minister and Temple University Founder

Childhood, published in 1852, is the first novel in Leo Tolstoy’s autobiographical trilogy, which also includes Boyhood, and Youth. Published when Tolstoy was twenty-three, the book gained immediate notice among Russian writers including Ivan Turgenev, and heralded the young Tolstoy as a major figure in Russian letters. Childhood is an expressionist exploration of the internal […]

King Alfred and the Cakes. Damon and Pythias. The Sword of Damocles. Bruce and the Spider. These are stories that many people who grew up in the last century would be familiar with. They were included in our text books or to be found in anthologies in our school libraries. However, for a new generation […]

Francis, a young Italian boy, is a merchant’s son who is enthralled by the troubadour songs and tales of knights that his father brings back from his travels. He decides to become a knight, but after seeing the poor and suffering in the tragedies of war, he decides to give away all of his worldly […]

Written in 1910, this “cyclopedia” is full of information that was quite useful at the time. A hundred years later, its text is more humorous than practical — although some advice never goes out of style.

Anyone who’s ever visited the Yosemite National Park will find this book a treasure trove of descriptions, information and evocations of the fabled beauty of this amazing piece of heaven on earth! The Yosemite by John Muir was published in 1912. Born in Scotland, England, this world-famous conservationist was a multi-talented genius. He was a […]

In this charming 1877 book of grammar instruction for children, we are introduced to the nine parts of speech and learn about the rules that govern them in Grammar-Land.”Judge Grammar is far mightier than any Fairy Queen, for he rules over real kings and queens down here in Matter-of-fact-land. Our kings and queens have all […]

THE author of the following narrative has peculiar qualifications for her task. She is a daughter of Lord Yu Keng, a member of the Manchu White Banner Corps, and one of the most advanced and progressive Chinese officials of his generation. she became First Lady-in-Waiting to the Empress Dowager, and while serving at the Court […]

The Histories of Herodotus of Halicarnassus is considered the first work of history in Western literature. Written about 440 BC, the Histories tell the story of the war between the Persian Empire and the Greek city-states in the 5th century BC. Herodotus traveled extensively around the ancient world, conducting interviews and collecting stories for his […]

A chapter-by-chapter preview of LIGHTS ON, an audio-exclusive documentary by New York Times bestselling author Annaka Harris, available wherever you get your audiobooks. Listen to the full audio documentary here: https://bit.ly/LightsOnPodcast

Save for his raucous, rhapsodical autobiography, Ecce Homo, The Antichrist is the last thing that Nietzsche ever wrote, and so it may be accepted as a statement of some of his most salient ideas in their final form. Of all Nietzsche’s books, The Antichrist comes nearest to conventionality in form. It presents a connected argument […]

The Social Contract outlines Rousseau’s views on political justice, explaining how a just and legitimate state is to be founded, organized and administered. Rousseau sets forth, in his characteristically brazen and iconoclastic manner, the case for direct democracy, while simultaneously casting every other form of government as illegitimate and tantamount to slavery. Often hailed as […]

Books 1 and 2. Leviathan, or The Matter, Forme and Power of a Common Wealth Ecclesiasticall and Civil is a book written in 1651 by Thomas Hobbes. The book concerns the structure of society (as represented figuratively by the frontispiece, showing the state giant made up of individuals). In the book, Hobbes argues for a […]

Arthur Schopenhauer, an early 19th century philosopher, made significant contributions to metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics. His work also informed theories of evolution and psychology, largely through his theory of the will to power – a concept which Nietzsche famously adopted and developed. Despite this, he is today, as he was during his life, overshadowed by […]

He was a trusted aide of Henry VIII, but when he supposedly opposed the monarch’s second marriage, he was thrown into prison and executed for treason. More than two hundred years later, he was canonized as the patron saint of statesmen and politicians by the Catholic Church. Philosopher, writer, diplomat, lawyer, Renaissance man, avid gardener, […]

Written in classical Chinese some time during the sixth century BC, The Tao Teh King or The Tao and its Characteristics is a classical Chinese text that is one of the important keystones in understanding the thought systems of Asia. Though no clear records exist, it is traditionally thought to have been the work of […]

Mary Everest Boole (1832-1916) was born Mary Everest in England and spent her early years in France. She married mathematician George Boole. She was the author of several works on teaching and teaching mathematics in particular. This short book, Philosophy and Fun of Algebra, is meant to be read by children and introduces algebra and […]

The Republic is an influential work of philosophy and political theory by the Greek philosopher Plato, written in approximately 360 BC.

Confessions (Latin: Confessiones) is the name of an autobiographical work, consisting of 13 books, by St. Augustine of Hippo, written between AD 397 and AD 398. Modern English translations of it are sometimes published under the title The Confessions of St. Augustine in order to distinguish the book from other books with similar titles, such […]

In Plato’s Ion, Socrates questions Ion on whether he should really claim laud and glory for his ‘rhapsodic’ recitals of Homer’s poetry.

Buddhism and Buddhists in China is an anthropological text describing Buddhism as practiced in China at the beginning of the 20th Century. Interestingly, it also compares and contrasts Buddhism with Christianity with respect to or in response to missionary work.

Daily poems focusing on a single human emotion in a style of a famous poet.

Host Maggie Smith is your daily poetry companion. Poetry is one of the greatest tools we have to wield our own attention — to consider our own lives and the lives of others, to help us live creatively and compassionately, to use that attention to lean into wonder, and joy, and truth, and to find […]

The Daily Poem offers one essential poem each weekday morning. From Shakespeare and John Donne to Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson, The Daily Poem curates a broad and generous audio anthology of the best poetry ever written, read-aloud by David Kern and an assortment of various contributors. Some lite commentary is included and the shorter […]

Each week, listen to Amanda Holmes introduce and read a poem, beautifully. ————————————————————— Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poetry Pea is a poetry podcast from www.poetrypea.com. It features haiku and senryu and other Japanese short form poetry. There are lots of free writing resources, workshops from experts, readings of original poetry, haiku and senryu, as well as prompts and writing exercises. You can submit your haiku or senryu to Patricia and be featured […]

The poem says, “Human voices wake us, and we drown.” But I’ve made this podcast with the belief that human voices are what we need. And so, whether from a year or three thousand years ago, whether poetry or prose, whether fiction or diary or biography, here are the best things we have ever thought, […]

Sounding over the roofs of the world

Aaron and Dave dive into an old private journal to read poems written in high school. Along the way the two have found themselves joined by some incredibly amazing people, all willing to share some of their own bad poetry. Experience a mix of self-reflection, humor, self-deprecation, great conversations and just maybe a half decent […]

Part systems expert, part permission giver, Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius, is here to help you be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don’t.

Because reading is interpretation, The Well Read Poem aims to teach you how to read with understanding! Hosted by poet Thomas Banks of The House of Humane Letters, these short episodes will introduce you to both well-known and obscure poets and will focus on daily recitation, historical and intellectual background, elements of poetry, light explication, […]

Shakespeare’s Sonnets is a famous and beloved piece of writing, but, in the view of this podcaster, the work is misunderstood and only about half as good as it can be, if a reader knows what to look for. This podcast will explore The Sonnets on three levels: Level 1: The 154 poems group perfectly […]

Sunil Bhandari is a poet by compulsion. His words heal his wounds, makes him understand stars, makes him resolve pain. His first book of poetry ’Of love and other abandonments’ was an Amazon bestseller. This podcast is of his poetry.

HEA on the go! Original, never-before-heard romance audiobooks from your favorite authors, narrated by professionals and presented for your listening pleasure every, single week! We’ll begin a new, original audiobook every Monday, releasing one section per day, until wrapping it up with a big, swoony happily ever after on Friday! Hosted by New York Times […]

Part romance, part mystery, part courtroom and quasi-courtroom drama. Young love reignites itself after a hiatus of some years. Or does it? Much can change in that time — both to the people themselves, and to the events that shape their lives. The action moves from England to India, and back again, confronting the protagonists […]

It seems that all the people close to Betty are going through major life changes. Lois is certainly spending a lot of time with Dunmore Lane these days. Is Betty about to lose her friend and confidante forever? Even Miss Minturne is behaving strangely. If she’s falling in love, as Betty suspects, what will happen […]

Written under pseudonym of Edith Van Dyne. The story continues the adventures of three cousins, Louise, Patsy and Beth,with their debuts in society and the appearance of suitors, one of whom is rejected and kidnaps Louise. (Summary by Lynne Thompson)

Great literature readings from classic stories throughout time by many classics including; Edgar Allen Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, and more!

Rejected in love, the incredibly rich (but appropriately modest) George Bellew walks into a small English village populated with a cast of most interesting people, from the ramrod straight old Sergeant who can’t seem to get beyond talking of peaches with the apple of his eye, to the smarmy Mr. Cassilis who seems to think […]

Following the death of his wife Rachel, Rayleigh Stern spent the next six months in therapy group, trying to find ways to cope. Having lost the love of his life to cancer, he’s ready to throw in the towel. Group therapy isn’t helping, and he’s had enough. Then, on his last group session, he encounters […]

This is the third book in the Sweet Dreams series. Victoria has an awesome boyfriend, great friends, and her singing career on its way. Are the nightmares she’s been having a warning, or are they just a symptom of her subconscious second-guessing the happiness she is feeling for the first time in her life? Rob […]

Long awaited sequel to Sweet Dreams: A Musical Romance. Three days is not very long, but to Victoria, who’s been away from her new love Rob Malloy, it seems like forever. Returning from Colorado, Victoria reconnects with her friends, finding one particular friend isn’t too happy about her having a high society boyfriend. Imagine waking […]

At twenty-one, Rob Malloy is a successful San Francisco entertainment manager and has achieved more than most men twice his age. Wealthy and famous for closing any deal, he may seem to have everything a man could want. However, he longs to meet a woman he can share his life with. Victoria Knox is a […]

Ceil Clark is fed up with dating the twenty-something hipsters and slackers that litter the streets of Los Angeles nightlife like empty, discarded cans of Red Bull. Against the wise advice of her best friend, Lupe, she makes a pre-meditated decision to seduce, tag and bag her newest boss—Wayne Hayter; the cool and always collected […]