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by B.J. Harrison
Every week, B.J. Harrison narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, embark on a journey through the words of the world's greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance.
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- 3 days ago40 min
Ep. 1179, Thurnley Abbey, by Perceval Landon
Why is Broughton so changed when he moves into Thurley Abbey? Perceval Landon, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. Well, our performances went great at FanX the Comic convention in Salt Lake City. The Cthulhu reading in particular packed the room, and people were turned away. We gave out a hundred "Cthulhu Comforters", which were little rubber fidget toys shaped like an octopus that kind of popped. I told everyone I gave one out to that it was a scary story, so if they need it, they can fidget with the Cthulhu to help the calm down. When the story got intense at the end, I heard people popping their toys in the audience.
- 6 days ago28 min
Ep. 1178, The Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williams VINTAGE
Can the Velveteen Rabbit ever become real? Margery Williams, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. And there are hundreds of titles to choose from! Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. And now, The Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williams Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link and get Multiple Licenses for The Audiobook Library Card Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: <p cl
- 1 weeks ago26 min
Ep. 1177, Aesop's Fables, Part One
How can ancient, anthropomorphized animals possibly be relevant today? Aesop's Fables, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. Today's episode features an author I've wanted to do since I started this show nearly 20 years ago. I just couldn't figure out how to work Aesop into the lineup. There are so many different translations and editions, I simply never found the right one. <span style= "font-family: Palatino; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #111111; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;
- 1 weeks ago42 min
Ep. 1176, The Invisible Man, a Father Brown Mystery, by G.K. Chesterton
Can Father Brown help to solve a murder that couldn't have happened? G.K. Chesterton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. Thursday I'll be doing a live performance of Jeeves and the Dog MacIntosh, by P.G. Wodehouse at the FanX Convention in Salt Lake City (formerly Salt Lake ComicCon). I'll also be performing The Call of Cthulhu, by H.P. Lovecraft with three other narrators, and Asleep in Armageddon by Ray Bradbury. Finally, we're doing a performance of The War of the Worlds Mad Lib style, where the audience chooses half of the story. If you're going to the convention, be sure to stop by. And now, The Invisible Man, a Father Brown Mystery, by G.K. Chesterton Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link and get Multiple Licenses for The Audiobook Library Card Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. <span style= "font-family: Palatino;"
- 2 weeks ago30 min
Ep. 1175, The Mezzotint, by M.R. James
Why is an ordinary, plain engraving of a country manor valued so highly? M. R. James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. The guy who does all the work. That'd be me. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. Next week I'll be doing a live performance of Jeeves and the Dog MacIntosh, by P.G. Wodehouse at the FanX Convention in Salt Lake City (formerly Salt Lake ComicCon). I'll also be performing The Call of Cthulhu, by H.P. Lovecraft with three other narrators, and Asleep in Armageddon by Ray Bradbury. Finally, we're doing a performance of War of the Worlds Mad Lib style, where the audience chooses half of the story. If you're going to the convention, be sure to stop by. If you had to
- 2 weeks ago30 min
Ep. 1174, MS Found in a Bottle, by Edgar Allan Poe VINTAGE
What worlds lie beyond the limits of human exploration? Edgar Allan Poe, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. The guy who does all the work. That'd be me. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. And now, MS Found in a Bottle, by Edgar Allan Poe Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link and get Multiple Licenses for The Audiobook Library Card Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: </p
- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
Ep. 1173, The Sign of the Four, Part 5 of 5, by Arthur Conan Doyle
All is revealed as Jonathan Small tells his story of treasure, betrayal and revenge. Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. The guy who does all the work. That'd be me. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. Just want to give you a heads-up that you'd like to see a live recording of Jeeves and the Dog MacIntosh, by P.G. Wodehouse, you can. I'll be performing The Classic Tales Podcast live at the FanX Convention (formerly Salt Lake ComicCon). I'm also having it recorded, and once it's done, I'll be sending a link to the video to any and all supporters of the show. Just another reason to help us keep the lights on. And if you haven't checked it out already, take a li
- 3 weeks ago1h 2m
Ep. 1172, The Phantom Rickshaw, by Rudyard Kipling VINTAGE
How will Jack cope when Agnes's rejection turns into an obsession? Rudyard Kipling, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where an audiobook approach delivers an immersive experience in classic literature. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm glad you could join us. Unlimited everything. With a monthly donation of $9.99 or more, that's what you get. Unlimited access to everything I've recorded for the last 19 years. These are the same titles found on Audible, Spotify, and elsewhere. They already have thousands of five-star ratings. Many have won awards. And you can download all you want. No limits. And it all directly supports the show. The guy who does all the work. That'd be me. Go to classictalesaudiobooks.com today and choose the best way to support the show. Thank you so much. And now, The Phantom Rickshaw, by Rudyard Kipling Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link and get Multiple Licenses for The Audiobook Library Card Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast:
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