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The Reading Room Window Seat
by Carolyn Frances
Take a window seat and listen to tried and true stories when you don't have time to read them yourself. (public domain works in the US)
Episodes
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The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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.
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The Magic Flower
Can a fairy godmother help a wee woman whose neighbor's yard brings trash into her garden?
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The Ridiculous Wishes
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.
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The Cost of Kindness by Jerome K. Jerome
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.
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The Wild Swans from The Fairy Ring
A tale of devotion.
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The Gingerbread Man by Sara Cone Bryant
A favorite childhood tale, often retold, about a mischievious cookie.
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The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter
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...
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The Kiss by Kate Chopin
A tale concerning a scheming woman and her prize.
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Alphabet of Old Testament History
A charming alphabet book of Old Testament characters.
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King Lear - Unhappy That I Am (Act I, Scene I)
In competition with her sisters for her father, the King's wealth, Cordelia responds to his question regarding how much she loves him.
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Othello - But I do think it is their husbands’ faults (Act 04, Scene 03)
Emilia speaks to Desdemona about the nature of women and men in relation to one another.
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Henry IV Pt. I - Why Are You Thus Alone (II, III)
In this monologue, Lady Hotspur suspects something is up and tries to convince her husband to reveal his plans to her.
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18 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories
Scarlet Stockings: What Became of Them
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17 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories
Scarlet Stockings: Where They Led Him
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16 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories
Scarlet Stockings: How They Came Into Lennox’s Life by Louisa May Alcott first published in 1869
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15 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories
Nelly’s Hospital by Louisa May Allcott first published in 1865
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14 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories
My Red Cap: Part IV
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13 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories
My Red Cap: Part III
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12 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories
My Red Cap: Part II
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11 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories
My Red Cap: Part I by Louisa May Alcott first published in 1881
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10 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories
A Country Christmas: Part IV
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09 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories
A Country Christmas: Part III
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08 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories
A Country Christmas: Part II
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07 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories
A Country Christmas: Part I by Louisa May Alcott first published in 1882
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06 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories
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
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How many episodes does The Reading Room Window Seat have?
The Reading Room Window Seat currently has 25 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Reading Room Window Seat about?
Take a window seat and listen to tried and true stories when you don't have time to read them yourself. (public domain works in the US)
How often does The Reading Room Window Seat release new episodes?
The Reading Room Window Seat has 25 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts The Reading Room Window Seat?
The Reading Room Window Seat is created and hosted by Carolyn Frances.
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