Episodes

  • Anne of Green Gables pt. 25

    Anne of Green Gables pt. 25
    Jan 24 2025
    Tonight, we’ll read the 25th chapter of “Anne of Green Gables”, the classic 1908 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This chapter is titled Matthew Insists on Puffed Sleeves. In the previous chapter, Anne joyfully returns to school in October, inspired by her new teacher, Miss Stacy, and thriving in her studies and creative pursuits. Despite Marilla’s disapproval, Anne eagerly prepares for a school concert to raise funds for a flag, throwing herself into rehearsals with enthusiasm. Supported by Matthew’s quiet encouragement, Anne’s vivid imagination and determination shine through as she dreams of making a memorable impression. — read by 'N' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Those Barren Leaves

    Those Barren Leaves
    Jan 23 2025
    Tonight, for our monthly Snoozecast+ Deluxe bonus episode, we’ll read an excerpt from the 1925 Aldous Huxley novel “Those Barren Leaves”. It is a satirical novel depicting the cultural elite gathered in an Italian palace to relive the glories of the Renaissance. If you are interested in learning more about what Snoozecast+ and Snoozecast+ Deluxe offer, please go to snoozecast.com/plus Our excerpt starts at the beginning of the second part of the novel, which is titled “Fragments from the Autobiography of Francis Chelifer”. The title “Those Barren Leaves” is derived from the poem "The Tables Turned" by William Wordsworth which ends with the words: Enough of Science and of Art; Close up those barren leaves; Come forth, and bring with you a heart That watches and receives. — read by 'N' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ Deluxe to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Pike's Peak

    Pike's Peak
    Jan 22 2025
    Tonight, we’ll read an excerpt about the mountains of Colorado from “The Land of Enchantment” written by Lilian Whiting and published in 1909. Pike's Peak is one of Colorado's most iconic mountains, standing at over 14,000 feet. Located near Colorado Springs, it is known as one of the state's prominent fourteeners and is accessible via hiking, a scenic highway, or the historic cog railway. The peak has inspired creativity, including the song "America the Beautiful," and offers breathtaking panoramic views from the summit. It holds cultural, historical, and geological significance, attracting adventurers and visitors year-round. — read by 'N' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • The Empty Bench

    The Empty Bench
    Jan 20 2025
    Tonight, we’ll read a Snoozecast original “The Empty Bench”. A hidden bench by a quiet grove offers an otherworldly sense of stillness to those who find it, creating an inexplicable connection to time and place. The experience lingers, drawing one back to witness the subtleties of its magic and the profound calm it offers. — read by 'N' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Good Wives ch. 15

    Good Wives ch. 15
    Jan 17 2025
    Tonight we'll read the next chapter of Good Wives, written by Louisa May Alcott, titled "On the Shelf". This is also known as the second half of the Little Women novel, and is considered the 38th chapter as part of that work as a whole. The concept of being on the shelf, in reference to the chapter title, speaks to the Victorian era's rigid views on marriage and womanhood. Women who remained unmarried beyond a certain age were often seen as having lost their value in society. However, through Jo, Alcott subtly challenges this notion by showing that a woman's worth isn't defined by marriage, but by her passions, relationships, and personal growth. In fact, Alcott once wrote, "I'd rather be a free spinster and paddle my own canoe." In the last chapter, new impressions, Laurie and Amy spent time together in France, where Laurie, recovering from his rejection by Jo, began to see Amy in a new light. Amy, more mature and poised, challenged Laurie to take life more seriously, and their friendship started to shift toward something deeper. — read by 'V' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Tom Sawyer

    Tom Sawyer
    Jan 15 2025
    Tonight, we’ll read an excerpt from “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” written by Mark Twain in 1876. Snoozecast first read this back in January of 2022. It is a story about a boy growing up along the Mississippi River, often with his friend Huckleberry Finn. Originally a commercial failure, the book ended up being the best-selling of any of Twain's works during his lifetime, and is considered to be a masterpiece of American literature. It was also one of the first novels to be written on a typewriter. Mark Twain, whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, drew heavily from his own childhood experiences in Hannibal, Missouri, when crafting The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The fictional town of St. Petersburg is modeled after Hannibal, reflecting the vibrant and sometimes dangerous life along the Mississippi River during the mid-19th century. Many of the characters in the novel were inspired by real people Twain knew in his youth, with Tom Sawyer himself being a composite of Twain and two of his childhood friends. This connection to real-life adventures and mischief gives the novel its authentic charm and timeless appeal. The book not only captures the spirit of boyhood and adventure but also subtly critiques aspects of society, such as authority, social class, and superstition. Twain weaves humor and satire into the narrative, offering readers insight into the social norms and expectations of small-town America during that era. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer has inspired numerous adaptations across film, theater, and television, and its themes of freedom, rebellion, and the joys of youth continue to resonate with audiences around the world. — read by 'N' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Santa Fe, Argentina | Darwin's Voyage

    Santa Fe, Argentina | Darwin's Voyage
    Jan 13 2025
    Tonight, we’ll read from the seventh chapter of British naturalist Charles Darwin’s “The Voyage of the Beagle” titled “Buenos Aires and Santa Fe”. “The Voyage of the Beagle” is the title most commonly given to the book first published in 1839 as Darwin’s “Journal and Remarks”, bringing him considerable fame and respect. The book chronicles Darwin's five-year journey aboard the HMS Beagle, during which he made groundbreaking observations that contributed to his theory of evolution by natural selection. If you’d like to start from the beginning, the first episode of this series aired on June 10th, 2024, with subsequent monthly episodes exploring Darwin’s journey in detail. This chapter explores Darwin’s overland journey from Buenos Aires to Santa Fe, Argentina, providing vivid descriptions of the landscape, people, and wildlife he encounters. The region is dominated by flat, fertile plains, part of the expansive Pampas, which Darwin admires for their vastness and agricultural potential. He observes the lifestyles of the local inhabitants, including gauchos, whose skills in horsemanship and simple yet resourceful way of life fascinate him. Darwin also reflects on the history and politics of the region, commenting on the social conditions and the impact of Spanish colonization. He describes the wildlife in detail, noting the abundance of large birds like rheas and the diversity of smaller animals. Darwin continues his geological studies, examining rock formations and fossils that reveal the natural history of the area. — read by 'N' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Persuasion pt. 14

    Persuasion pt. 14
    Jan 10 2025
    Tonight, we shall read the next part to “Persuasion”, the last novel fully completed by Jane Austen, and published in 1817. The story concerns Anne Elliot, an Englishwoman whose family moves in order to lower their expenses, by renting their home to an Admiral and his wife. We will pick up early in Chapter 13, where we left off in the last episode. This chapter is also the start of the second volume, or half, of “Persuasion”. Anne Elliot is reunited with Lady Russell, her confidante and mentor. Lady Russell remains keenly interested in Anne’s prospects and happiness, though her advice in the past led to Anne breaking off her engagement with Captain Wentworth. — read by 'V' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins