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The Improbable Book Cafe

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Welcome to the Improbable Book Cafe. Take a seat, pour yourself a drink - and relax with short stories and poems to brighten your day.

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Episodes

  1. The Red Dress

    They say clothes can transform you, but what if a little practical magic was involved too?

  2. The Price of Fame Episode 2

    The cave reveals its secrets

  3. The Price of Fame Episode 1

    Jack Holroyd's discovery takes him to the remote Tatra Mountains of Slovakia.

  4. Terrain

    Poetry and Places. Poem 7: Old Sodbury by Sophie Livingston

  5. Terrain

    Poetry about Places. Poem 6: Testament by Tina Baker

  6. Terrain

    Poetry about Places. Poem 5: Harebushes Wood by Clare Finnimore

  7. Terrain

    Poetry about Places. Poem 4: Moreton-in-Marsh by Julie Allan

  8. Terrain

    Poetry and Places. Poem 3: A Different Land by Frank McMahon

  9. Terrain

    Poetry and Places. Poem 2: Playing Gershwin by Liz Carew

  10. Terrain

    Poetry and Places. Poem 1: Seven Hundred Years of Grief Ago by Iris Anne Lewis

  11. Mavis Tank Goes Underground Episode 3

    Mr Pitt has information for Mavis.

  12. Mavis Tank Goes Underground: Episode 1

    Mavis is settling into life at number 12 Maple Tree Square, but Henry believes she has a plan. Could the mysterious Mr Solomon Pitt have anything to do with it? A comedy in three parts.

  13. Secret Recipes: Episode 2

    Will travel help the narrator find happiness?

  14. Secret Recipes: Episode 1

    A traumatised child goes to live with her eccentric grandmother in the Wiltshire countryside. A romance in two episodes.

  15. Louis : complete story

    Sour Louis marries, leaving his neighbours wondering and shocked - but can his happiness last?

  16. The Cravanach: episode 2

    Can Edward escape the creature's jaws?

  17. The Cravanach: Episode 1

    While the wind howls outside, a pub landlord tells his guests of the terrible creature that lurks in the marshes around them.

  18. The Lonely House: Episode 4

    Accusations of witchcraft spell danger.

  19. The Lonely House: Episode 1

    A woman finds herself inexplicably drawn to a derelict house.

  20. Mavis Tank: Episode 2

    The Ugly Cinema.

  21. Mavis Tank: Episode 1

    Mavis decides to live in.

  22. The Ridgeway: Episode 4

    The end of the journey, and the reason for the narrator’s own pilgrimage is revealed.

  23. The Ridgeway: Episode 3

    How are Michael and his son Peter involved in the puzzle?

  24. The Ridgeway: Episode 2

    The first slip of paper, and an intriguing message.

  25. The Ridgeway: Episode 1

    The journey begins – but who is it watching from the far edge of the Devil’s Punchbowl?

About this show

Welcome to the Improbable Book Cafe. Take a seat, pour yourself a drink - and relax with short stories and poems to brighten your day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Improbable Book Cafe have?

The Improbable Book Cafe has 30 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 1, 2024.

What is The Improbable Book Cafe about?

Welcome to the Improbable Book Cafe. Take a seat, pour yourself a drink - and relax with short stories and poems to brighten your day.

How often does The Improbable Book Cafe release new episodes?

The Improbable Book Cafe publishes about every 48 days, based on its 30 episodes since December 2020.

Who hosts The Improbable Book Cafe?

The Improbable Book Cafe is created and hosted by The Improbable Book Cafe.
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