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On Christmas Eve, 1818, in a small Austrian village, a local Catholic priest and a church organist composed a Christmas carol that changed the course of holiday music forever. Exactly two hundred years later, it’s not the holiday season until you’ve heard “Silent Night” in the car, at the store and on TV – all in the same day.

In Jingle Bell Pop, John Seabrook, acclaimed author of The Song Machine, takes us deep inside the holiday music business. We go behind the scenes to meet some of the producers, songwriters and recording artists responsible for the timeless tunes we hear on repeat between Thanksgiving and Christmas every year.

No singer has been more mythologized and more misunderstood than jazz legend Billie Holiday, who helped to create much of the mystique herself with her autobiography, Lady Sings the Blues - and this authentic biography sets the record straight. Donald Clarke was given unrivaled access to a treasure trove of interviews from the 1970s with those who knew Lady Day in all stages of her short, tragic life - from her childhood in the streets and good-time houses of Baltimore, through the early days of success in New York and the years of fame, to her tragic decline.

Authors Jack Campbell and Elizabeth Moon discuss fact vs. fiction in science fiction and fantasy; reviving old series and bringing new series to an end; steampunk; and much more.

Interviews with Talder authors.

Mercy Thompson is a shapeshifter, and while she was raised by werewolves, she can never be one of them, especially after the pack ran her off for having a forbidden love affair. So she’s turned her talent for fixing cars into a business and now runs a one-woman mechanic shop in the Tri-Cities area of Washington State.

"The Glimpses of the Moon" (1922) is about Nick and Susy Lansing, both of whom live a decadent life in Europe by sponging off wealthy friends. They marry out of convenience and have an "open" relationship, but are unprepared for where their feelings will take them. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

Expansion on the three moons ten tribes podcast and talking about stuff

Step into the whimsical world of Honey-Moon, a delightful Restoration-era romantic comedy penned by the talented playwright John Tobin. Tragically, Tobins rise to fame was cut short as he succumbed to illness just before his last play, “The Honeymoon,” was set to grace the stage of Drury Lane. Despite his misfortunes, this enchanting script, infused with the charm of fairy tales and echoes of Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew,” captivated audiences throughout the 19th century. Join us as we explore the humor and romance woven into Tobins work, brought to life by a talented cast led ...

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On the moon, Ronin Hayashi trains to protect the colonies from the inevitable invasion of the machines. While he prepares to stand his ground, Sergeant Tadhg Walsh is planning an escape mission to deliver a weapon to the resistance on Earth. At Neptune Station, Captain Akira Hayashi and Shadow Squad have returned from a deadly journey into enemy territory where they learn the machines are building an army at an astonishing rate. After continued attempts to contact the Lunar Defense Corps for help, Shadow Squad accepts the hard truth—the LDC isn’t coming.

The novel tells the story of a journey to the Moon undertaken by the two protagonists: a businessman narrator, Mr. Bedford; and an eccentric scientist, Mr. Cavor. Bedford and Cavor discover that the Moon is inhabited by a sophisticated extraterrestrial civilisation of insect-like creatures they call "Selenites". - Summary by Cliff Stone

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In a thrilling journey through the vastness of space, join Jerry Foster as he hurtles toward the Moon, only to find himself ensnared by a brutal civilization that worships a nightmarish deity. Faced with the horrifying prospect of being offered as a living sacrifice to Oong, their mesmerizing yet repulsive god, Jerry must summon all his courage to survive. (Summary by Charles W. Diffin)

Journey into the world of Garrett Putnam Serviss (1851-1929), a pioneering astronomer, popular science writer, and visionary of early science fiction. With a remarkable ability to simplify complex scientific concepts for the everyday reader, Serviss captivated audiences with his passion for astronomy‚Aîeight of his fifteen published works delve into this fascinating field. His influence on the publics understanding of astronomy was unparalleled in his time. Beyond his literary pursuits, Serviss was an avid mountain climber, famously conquering the Matterhorn at age 43 in a quest to ...

In The Moon and Sixpence, William Somerset Maugham crafts a captivating tale inspired by the life of the renowned painter Paul Gauguin. Through the eyes of a first-person narrator, we delve into the tumultuous journey of Charles Strickland, a middle-aged English stockbroker who makes the shocking decision to leave behind his family in pursuit of his true passion art. This episodic novel offers profound insights into Stricklands mind and soul, exploring the complexities of creativity and the sacrifices made for artistic fulfillment. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Step into a whimsical world with Emperor of the Moon, a delightful restoration farce by a talented female playwright. Join Doctor Baliardo, a Neapolitan philosopher utterly captivated by the Moons mysteries. His obsession leads him to imagine a lunar realm, complete with its own inhabitants and governance, causing him to reject the suitors of his beloved daughter Elaria and niece Bellemante—two charming nephews of the Viceroy—believing them mere earthly beings. Experience the humor and intrigue as love battles against the backdrop of philosophical folly.

From the depths of the unknown, a mysterious new satellite emerges, beckoning three brave Earthlings to embark on thrilling adventures beyond their wildest dreams. (Summary by Charles Diffin)