2015-03-13 ‘Keesh’ by Jack London
Our story this week is “Keesh.” It was written by Jack London. Here is Shep O’Neal to tell you the story. Keesh lived at the edge of the polar sea.…
2015-03-06 An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce
Our story today is called, “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. ” It was written by Ambrose Bierce. The occurrence, or event, in our story takes place during the Civil…
2015-02-27 The Exact Science of Matrimony by O.Henry
Our story today is called “The Exact Science of Matrimony.” It was written by O. Henry. Here is Barbara Klein with the story. Jeff Peters and Andy Tucker could never…
2015-02-20 Doctor Heidegger’s Experiment by Nathaniel Hawthorne
We present the short story “Doctor Heidegger’s Experiment” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Here is Barbara Klein with the story. That very unusual man, old Doctor Heidegger, once invited four friends to…
2015-02-13 The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe
Today we present the short story “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe. Here is Shep O’Neal with the story. True! Nervous — very, very nervous I had been and…
2015-02-06 Paul Bunyan, An American Folk Tale
Today we tell a traditional American story called a “tall tale.” A tall tale is a story about a person who is larger than life. The descriptions in the story…
2015-01-30 Rappaccini’s Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Part Two
Today, we complete the story “Rappaccini’s Daughter.” It was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Here is Kay Gallant with the second and final part of “Rappaccini’s Daughter.” Many years ago, a…
2015-01-23 Rappaccini’s Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Part One
Our story today is called “Rappaccini’s Daughter.” It was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. We will tell the story in two parts. Here is Kay Gallant with the first part of…
2015-01-16 Pecos Bill, An American Folk Tale
Today we tell a traditional American story called a “tall tale.” A tall tale is a story about a person who is larger than life. The descriptions in the story…
2015-01-09 The Open Boat by Stephen Crane, Part Two
We continue the story of “The Open Boat” by Stephen Crane. As we told you last week, the story is based on true events. In eighteen ninety-six, Crane was traveling…
2014-12-26 The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
Editor’s Note: We are pleased to share a traditional holiday story with you, The Gift of the Magi. You can read along and listen or watch the video. One dollar…
2014-12-19 A Princess of Mars, Part Four
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in our series of programs called “A Princess of Mars.” The story is from a series of books by Edgar Rice Burroughs.Last week, we…
2014-12-12 A Princess of Mars, Part Three
Editor’s note: This is the third in our series of programs called “A Princess of Mars.” The story is from a series of books by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Last week…
2014-12-05 A Princess of Mars, Part Two
Editor’s Note: Last week we brought you the first of four programs called “A Princess of Mars.” Our story is from a series of books by American writer Edgar Rice…
2014-11-28 A Princess of Mars, Part One
Today, we begin a new series from a book by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs. The book is called “A Princess of Mars.” It is the first book in a…