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A stunning collection of Just William stories, narrated by Martin Jarvis. These BBC radio readings of the adventures of William have come to be some of the most loved adaptations.

Do not let Etgar Keret deceive you. The Israeli writer who's worked in film, illustration, animation, and radio, is a storyteller in all senses of the word. Like a conman, he'll promise you a simple story and then the next thing you know your emotional reserves have been completely emptied. It's a literary bait and switch, and he'll get you every time.

Join indie romance author Summer O’Toole and Best Friend Kelsey as they chat, laugh, and swoon over fictional men with often questionable morals.

Chris works as a librarian in a small-town library in the south of England. This is the story of the library, its staff, and the fascinating group of people who use the library on a regular basis. We'll meet characters like the street sleepers Brewer, Wolf and Spencer, who are always the first through the doors. The Mad Hatter, an elderly man who scurries around manically, searching for books. Sons of Anarchy Alan, a young Down's syndrome man addicted to the American TV drama series.

An editor and writer's vivaciously entertaining, and often moving, memoir — a true story that reminds us why we should all make time in our lives for books.Nearing his fortieth birthday, author and critic Andy Miller realized he's not nearly as well read as he'd like to be. A devout book lover who somehow fell out of the habit of reading, he began to ponder the power of books to change an individual life—including his own—and to define the sort of person he would like to be.

Long before the age of radio, television, and digital media, public performances such as lectures, recitations, and readings played a crucial role in sharing new works and drawing attention to contemporary issues and authors. These gatherings were the social media of their time, serving as a platform for people to connect with the world around them while seeking entertainment. This anthology of short, humorous pieces serves as a valuable resource for anyone engaged in public performance, whether as a professional or within school and community settings. Each piece is crafted to be read aloud, ...

Today,we will be reading a book from spellbrooked on Wattpad, the book is called Riptide, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A BBC Radio collection of dramatisations and readings of Maeve Binchy’s sparkling stories Irish writer Maeve Binchy was one the best-loved and most successful authors of her time. Her bestselling books sold over 40 million copies worldwide, and were translated into 37 languages. This...

3 bookworms get together to sing their siren songs on some books and play a fun game of fuck-marry-kill with some notorious book characters. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reading-sirens/support

Welcome to Reading for Attention, a weekly podcast where we - bezzy mates Paul and Sarah - ‘discuss’ newly-released books, laugh at our own jokes and overuse the words ‘clever’ and ‘interesting’. This podcast is made for people who like reading on the train, in café windows, sometimes even aloud.Each week we’ll let you know the book we’ve chosen and, more importantly, which drink we think pairs nicely with the prose (which is a fancy way of saying – we want to get a bit pissed and feel really intellectual whilst we do). Make sure to tune in every Friday for some gossip, lols...

What insights could a comedian and 2 psychics have about true crime? Reading the Room is a psychic exploration of the dark and unknown.

A podcast about reading by people who can't read. Marcus and Casey two lowkey PNW comics. Monthly Book Report on Historical Literature, Controversial, or Thought provoking.

Good old Uncle Eric reads to you from a variety of books and publications. The current focus however will be the lesser known Fairy Tails by the Brothers Grimm. I promise a relaxing voice for your delicate ears, with some verbal cooldown towards the end in a form of Q and A with a confused partner.

I’m Hugo Powell — podcast producer and literary newbie — on a mission to read more and learn about the art of storytelling. Guiding me on this journey is bestselling author Nicholas Binge.Each month, Nicholas picks a book that shines in one key aspect of writing, and we figure out what makes it work.And at the end of each episode, we’ll take what we’ve learned as we continue our mission to write the greatest novel ever written.So grab your book, settle in, and join us on this adventure.

Required Reading revisits the most impactful books from our childhood with a new guest every week.

Best authors. Best banter. Host — and gay reader — Jason Blitman is joined each week by bestselling authors, VIP gay readers, cultural icons, and other special guests for lively, spoiler-free conversations. Gays Reading celebrates LGBTQIA+ and ally authors and storytellers through fun, thoughtful, and insightful discussions. Whether you're gay, straight, or somewhere in between, if you love great books or great conversation, Gays Reading is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your local book club in podcast form!Join us Bi-Weekly to hear a long, detailed summary of the book we read and our numerous thoughts and opinions! Check our Instagram to find out our next book!Instagram: @girlsreadingbookspodcast

comedy:Cymbeline By: William Shakespeare (1564-1616)Our Mr. Wrenn, the Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man By: Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951)Merton of the Movies By: Harry Leon Wilson (1867-1939)Just William By: Richmal Crompton (1890-1969)The Rivals By: Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816)The Semi-Detached House By: Emily EdenThe New Swiss Family Robinson By: Owen Wister (1860-1938)Irish Wit and Humor By: AnonymousThe Alchemist By: Ben Jonson (1572-1637)Seeing Things at Night By: Heywood Broun (1888-1939)The Pirates of Penzance By: William S. Gilbert (1836-1911)The Merry Wives of Windsor By: ...

Reading Held Hostage is a comedy podcast where avid reader Blue Gunn teaches her definitely willing co-host and awesome husband, Justin Gunn, about crazy books she read as a kid. Reading Held Hostage is a new way to look back on the wonderful books some of us might have read as kids through the lens of an adult who is able to critically think and recognize the absolute hilarity in a child's book. Please join husband and wife duo Justin and Blue Gunn as they navigate these choppy waters.

British comedy duo 'Kat and Kat' - Katerina Robinson and Kat Ronson, dive in to the depths of their DM inboxes. Some have to be heard to be believed! Kat & Kat have been a comedy sketch duo since 2018 and have been featured by BBC Radio, Wonderland Magazine, Daily Star, METRO, Evening Standard, Chortle, Wall of Comedy, Lad Bible, British Comedy Guide, Beyond the Joke & more. In 2021, their web comedy series 'LADS' received 9.1 on IMDb and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.