Beatrix Potter — The Tale of Mrs. Tiggywinkle
July 28th is the birthday of Beatrix Potter. So in her honor, I decided to record one of her wonderful animal tales. The main character, Mrs. Tiggywinkle, was reportedly named…
Book Review: Lord of the Flies
Lord of the Flies by William Golding My rating: 5 of 5 stars William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies” is an excellent novel about the human condition. Written in 1954,…
HP Lovecraft — Azathoth
“Azathoth” is the beginning of a never-completed novel written by H. P. Lovecraft in June 1922. It was published as a fragment in the journal Leaves in 1938, after Lovecraft’s…
Remembering Philip Seymour Hoffman with some birthday trivia
Today we’re celebrating the life and unparalleled career of one of modern cinema’s greatest actors, Philip Seymour Hoffman. Ten questions. Multiple choice. No cheating. And don’t forget to subscribe!
Book Review: The Unmaking of Hudson Hawk
The Unmaking of Hudson Hawk by David Hughes My rating: 5 of 5 stars Before I can really review this book, I need to offer some back story. I am…
Book Review: How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems
How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems by Randall Munroe My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is my third Randall Munroe book that I’ve listened to on…
HP Lovecraft — Memory
In H.P. Lovecraft’s prose poem “Memory,” two ancient, elemental entities observe the crumbling ruins of a long-extinct humanity, reflecting on how mankind’s forgotten existence is now echoed only in mimicry.
Brothers Grimm — Allerleirauh
After her widower father takes the phrase “keep it in the family” way too literally, a princess flees her arranged marriage wearing a fur coat made from a thousand different…
Book Review: The Book of Don: A Sacred Chronicle of the Trump Era
The Book of Don: A Sacred Chronicle of the Trump Era by T.B. Calder My rating: 4 of 5 stars “The Book of Don” is the story of Donald Trump…
Edgar Allan Poe: Never Bet The Devil Your Head
Edgar Allan Poe’s “Never Bet the Devil Your Head” is essentially a morbid cautionary tale about why you shouldn’t overuse a catchphrase … and why you shouldn’t make bets with…