The Reading Room Window Seat
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)
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Episodes
- 25
- Years Active
- 2009 - 2013
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 stor…
Fri 28 Jun 2013
The Magic Flower
Can a fairy godmother help a wee woman whose neighbor's yard brings trash into her garden?
Sat 29 Sep 2012
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.
Sat 15 Sep 2012
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.
Mon 03 Sep 2012
The Gingerbread Man by Sara Cone Bryant
A favorite childhood tale, often retold, about a mischievious cookie.
Thu 18 Jun 2009
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...
Thu 11 Jun 2009
Alphabet of Old Testament History
A charming alphabet book of Old Testament characters.
Thu 28 May 2009
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.
Thu 21 May 2009
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.
Thu 14 May 2009
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.
Thu 07 May 2009
18 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories
Scarlet Stockings: What Became of Them
Thu 23 Apr 2009
17 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories
Scarlet Stockings: Where They Led Him
Thu 16 Apr 2009
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
Thu 09 Apr 2009
15 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories
Nelly’s Hospital by Louisa May Allcott first published in 1865
Thu 02 Apr 2009
11 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories
My Red Cap: Part I by Louisa May Alcott first published in 1881
Thu 05 Mar 2009
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