Podcasts by The Reading Room Window Seat
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The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman from 2013-06-28T07:30
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 t...
The Magic Flower from 2012-09-29T19:04
Can a fairy godmother help a wee woman whose neighbor's yard brings trash into her garden?
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The Ridiculous Wishes from 2012-09-15T10:00
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 visitListen
The Cost of Kindness by Jerome K. Jerome from 2012-09-03T21:21
A small town parish sends off a reverand they are happy to see go with unexpected results. Listen via iTunes or read the storyhere.
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The Gingerbread Man by Sara Cone Bryant from 2009-06-18T09:47
A favorite childhood tale, often retold, about a mischievious cookie.
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The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter from 2009-06-11T09:45
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 from 2009-06-04T09:42
A tale concerning a scheming woman and her prize.
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Alphabet of Old Testament History from 2009-05-28T09:40
A charming alphabet book of Old Testament characters.
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King Lear - Unhappy That I Am (Act I, Scene I) from 2009-05-21T09:35
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) from 2009-05-14T09:33
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) from 2009-05-07T09:27
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 from 2009-04-23T14:03
Scarlet Stockings: What Became of Them
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17 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories from 2009-04-16T14:02
Scarlet Stockings: Where They Led Him
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16 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories from 2009-04-09T14:01
Scarlet Stockings: How They Came Into Lennox’s Life
by Louisa May Alcott
first published in 1869
15 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories from 2009-04-02T14:00
Nelly’s Hospital
by Louisa May Allcott
first published in 1865
14 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories from 2009-03-26T13:58
My Red Cap: Part IV
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13 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories from 2009-03-19T13:57
My Red Cap: Part III
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12 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories from 2009-03-12T13:52
My Red Cap: Part II
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11 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories from 2009-03-05T14:51
My Red Cap: Part I
by Louisa May Alcott
first published in 1881
10 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories from 2009-02-26T14:48
A Country Christmas: Part IV
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09 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories from 2009-02-19T14:47
A Country Christmas: Part III
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08 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories from 2009-02-12T14:45
A Country Christmas: Part II
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07 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories from 2009-02-05T14:37
A Country Christmas: Part I
by Louisa May Alcott
first published in 1882
06 - Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories from 2009-01-29T14:00
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 ...