The Reading Room Window Seat: Recent Episodes
Carolyn Frances
Free recordings of public domain books and poems in the USA. Subscribe in iTunes or click the title link to download the mp3 file.
A tale of a woman undergoing the "rest cure" in the country, but something isn't quite right ...
Following the story is a reading of an article written by the author explaining why she wrote the story.
Can a fairy godmother help a wee woman whose neighbor's yard brings trash into her garden?
A short story by Charles Perrault. What would you wish for if given three wishes? This man makes surprising and painful choices. To read the story yourself visit here.
A small town parish sends off a reverand they are happy to see go with unexpected results. Listen via iTunes or read the story here.
If you love riddles, you'll love this tale by Beatrix Potter. Can you answer all of Squirrel Nutkin's riddles? If you can, be careful around any owls you know...
In competition with her sisters for her father, the King's wealth, Cordelia responds to his question regarding how much she loves him.
Emilia speaks to Desdemona about the nature of women and men in relation to one another.
In this monologue, Lady Hotspur suspects something is up and tries to convince her husband to reveal his plans to her.
Scarlet Stockings: How They Came Into Lennox’s Life
by Louisa May Alcott
first published in 1869
Kitty’s Class Day
Kitty's cousin has invited her to a college event and she's excited about the party. Unfortunately, things begin to fall apart, literally. What could possibly save the day from becoming a disaster?
by Louisa May Alcott
first published in 1868