![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Fatherless Fanny; or a Young Lady's First Entrance into Life: Being the Memoirs of a Little Mendicant and Her Benefactors. - Anon.
This 1811 novel is the story of a young girl whose parentage is unknown but obviously well-to-do. Abandoned at an elite boarding school but befriended by a chance-met stranger, her life is full of mystery... and humor! Possibly the only novel ever written in which a dog's pedigree is mistaken for that of the heroine. No wonder it went through so many editions!
Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Mystery; romance; Regency
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| The Ascent of Mount Carmel - St. John of the Cross
The spiritual classic about dark nights of the soul, and how to start to achieve union with God through prayer, begins with a look at the "night of sense". The second book deals with the "night of faith". Then the third book deals with the "night of the memory and will". The final two books of the five book treatise are generally printed separately and called The Dark Night of the Soul. So I have also recorded them separately.
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| Pastoral Care (The Book of Pastoral Rule) - St. Gregory the Great
This is _the_ medieval management book, written by the pope who set up the Catholic Church to survive the Dark Ages. It was written for bishops and read by huge numbers of European lay leaders as well as church ones. This is the book that King Alfred so wanted to spread around that he had it translated into English. This is a book that still has important lessons today. The first part considers what sort of person you ought to have in charge and what sort not, as well as good and bad reasons for...
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| Against Heresies (Book II) - St. Irenaeus of Lyons
Now that Irenaeus has given us a rundown on Gnostic teachers, beliefs, and practices, he moves to suggesting arguments against such beliefs. These arguments also provide an interesting look at theology in Irenaeus' day. Book I Book III Book IV Book V
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| Against Heresies (Book I) - St. Irenaeus of Lyons
The classic 2nd century study and analysis of Christian Gnosticism in all its extant variants, as collected both from Gnostic writings and discussions with Gnostic teachers (as well as ex-Gnostics). Since Irenaeus was studying Gnosticism to help others change Gnostics' minds, he strove for as much accuracy as possible in his account. And in fact, you will find that his account of Gnosticism tallies closely with that of the recently rediscovered Gnostic writings...
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| Against Heresies (Book III) - St. Irenaeus of Lyons
He's talked about why the Gnostics are wrong about God. Now it's time for Irenaeus to talk about what the Holy Scriptures and the Holy Tradition of the Church have to say. Book I Book II Book IV Book V
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| The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena, Part 3 - St. Catherine of Siena
A dialogue between Catherine and God the Father. The third part of the book, "A Treatise on Prayer", discusses all sorts of things: the value of tears, Communion, priests, a good death, and of course prayer. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 4 | Part 5
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion; mysticism
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| Little Fuzzy - H. Beam Piper
The planet Zarathustra is going through a dry spell. Land-prawns, ecologists, and scared bureaucrats are coming out of the woodwork. But there's more trouble to come. The cutest little alien critter you've ever seen: Little Fuzzy. This book is widely regarded as a minor sf classic, and is much loved.
Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Science Fiction
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| Fifty-One Tales, part 2 - Lord Dunsany
More short-short stories from Lord Dunsany, one of the great fantasy writers. Part 1 Part 3
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| Pharsalia (aka The Civil War) - Marcus Annaeus Lucanus (Lucan)
An epic poem about the tragic Roman civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompeius (Pompey), which also figuratively chronicles Lucan's own realization that his good friend, patron, and new emperor, Nero, has become a danger to his people. The poem ends prematurely, because Lucan was executed for plotting to overthrow Nero. Immensely influential to Western civilization and a true classic, though sadly forgotten over the last hundred years (when folks should have read it)...
Keywords: Audiobook - Poetry; History
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| Fifty-One Tales, Part 1 - Lord Dunsany
The first third of a book of short-short stories by Lord Dunsany, the classic fantasy writer of the early 20th century. Weird, wise, funny, and sad by turns, no two tales are alike. Listen to them in order or skip about as you please. Part 2 Part 3
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| Fifty-One Tales, Part 3 - Lord Dunsany
The final third of a book of short-short stories by Lord Dunsany, a classic fantasy writer of the early 20th century. Weird, wise, funny, and sad by turns -- no two tales are alike. Listen to them in order or skip about as you please. Part 1 Part 2
Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Fantasy
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| Gerusalemme Liberata (Jerusalem Freed), Part 2 - Torquato Tasso
The classic poem continues with more fantasy Crusade adventure, as the siege of Jerusalem begins and one of the most prominent Crusaders is killed with a sharp piece of irony. A courtly love triangle from afar is revealed: the Christian knight Tancred, the Saracen lady knight Clorinda, and Erminia, the exiled Saracen princess of Antioch. Meanwhile, the wizard king of Damascus sends his niece, the lovely witch Armida, to seduce and destroy the Crusaders by any means possible...
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| Burke's Speech on Conciliation with America - Edmund Burke
On March 22, 1775, Edmund Burke made a speech in Parliament to propose peace and conciliation with the rebellious American colonists. A beautiful speech that is a joy to read, and a heartbreakingly plausible and sensible road not taken.
Keywords: Spoken Word; Audiobook - Nonfiction; history; politics; American Revolution
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| "The Wondersmith", Part 2 - Fitz-James O'Brien
This creepy tale of an antebellum Christmas (and New Year's) in New York continues, with poison, fire, demons, mynah birds, and some action figures you'd rather not find in your stocking. Beware the Wondersmith!
Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Christmas; Horror; Holidays - New Year's Eve
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| Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour, Part 03 - R.S. Surtees
The 1853 classic of British humor continues, as Mr. Sponge visits a country house whose owners mistakenly think he's rich. He thinks the same thing about them -- and their daughters. It's a clash of humbug vs. humbug! Who will win? Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11
Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Comedy
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| The Red Thumb Mark, Part 5 - R. Austin Freeman
The classic forensic technology Edwardian mystery concludes. Now it's time for courtroom drama in the Old Bailey. But the problem isn't so much whodunit as howdunit. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5
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| Dawn of Flame - Stanley G. Weinbaum
In an America where civilization has collapsed, a young man named Hull Tarvish sets out to see the world -- and to fight the rising power of Joaquin Smith's empire. (Prequel to The Black Flame.) Weinbaum's first published story, "A Martian Odyssey", changed science fiction forever. He died of throat cancer 15 months later, in 1935. However, stories he'd written before being published continued to come out for years after he died; so he continued to exert influence on the field after death...
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| The Eye of Osiris, Pt 05 - R. Austin Freeman
The legal maneuvering begins as the Edwardian forensic investigation continues. What is behind the scattering of bones? What do the police know that young Dr. Jervis doesn't? And what does Dr. Thorndyke have up his sleeve? Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6
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| The Rosary - Traditional
Listen and pray along while meditating on the life of Jesus Christ, as seen by His mother Mary. Includes scripture readings for all four sets of mysteries (Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious). Also includes optional files for the Apostle's Creed and the Hail Holy Queen ending sequence.
Keywords: Spirituality; Audiobook - Nonfiction
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| The Eye of Osiris, Pt 04 - R. Austin Freeman
This Edwardian mystery of medicine and inheritance law continues. Young Dr. Berkeley meets the lawyer who wrote that bizarre will. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6
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| The Imitation of Christ, Book 3, Part 3 - Thomas a Kempis
The bestselling spiritual classic from the Middle Ages continues, with more talk of detachment from unhappiness, things people say about you, and unfortunate events. There is also advice on how to deal with temptation. Book 1: Part 1 | Part 2 | Book 2 | Book 3:Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 4 | Book 4: Part 1 | Part 2
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| Europe and the Faith - Hilaire Belloc
A broad popular survey of European history, emphasizing Europe's continuity of civilization from the days of the Roman Empire to the present day, as well as the importance of the Catholic Church to European history and life. This is Belloc at his quirkiest. His hatred of corporation capitalism and his love of diversity in unity are both on display, as he argues for the proposition that the Roman Empire never really fell...
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| Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour, Part 2 - R.S. Surtees
This classic 1853 novel of British humor continues as Mr. Sponge -- hunter of foxes, rich wives, and the easily conned -- goes on a foxhunt and tries to sell a horse. Funny, sharp, interesting, and just plain fun. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11
Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Comedy
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| The Eye of Osiris, Pt 01 - R. Austin Freeman
Dr Thorndyke returns in this classic Edwardian mystery novel of forensics, both the medical and the law kind. How did the rich Egyptologist disappear off the face of the earth, and when? Who inherits his money? (Published in the US as The Vanishing Man. Boring title, eh?) Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6
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| Cabbages and Kings - O. Henry
Welcome to Coralio, a pleasant South American coastal town. Heading for it is President Miraflores, who has abandoned his job but brought along an opera singer and a good chunk of his nation's treasury. A motley crew of expatriates and locals is waiting for him, and so is his strange fate....
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| "A Message from the Deep Sea" - R. Austin Freeman
Thorndyke is invited onto a crime scene a little earlier than usual, only to find murder and a message from the sea.
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| The Nebuly Coat, Part 3 - John Meade Falkner
The mysteries of Cullerne begin to manifest, as Mrs. Joliffe receives a flattering offer to buy a worthless painting, and a mysterious stranger appears. The church organist has the strange impression that he's being followed and watched. And nobody will listen to Mr. Westray, the young architect, and his fears that the church tower is ready to fall.... By the author of Moonfleet and The Lost Stradivarius...
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| The Eye of Osiris, Pt 06 - R. Austin Freeman
As Dr. Berkeley's dreams crumble, new evidence is discovered. And it may be a matter of life or death for his friends.... Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6
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| The Eye of Osiris, Pt 02 - R. Austin Freeman
An Egyptologist is missing. An inheritance is at stake. Accusations are flying. A young doctor begins to make inquiries -- and is strangely charmed by the people at the center of the case. Another mystery starring Edwardian London's CSI -- Dr. Thorndyke! Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6
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| "A Christmas Mystery: The Story of Three Wise Men" - William J. Locke
Three very different men take a train through the English countryside. Why are they all going to the same place for Christmas?
Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Christmas
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| The Letters of St. Ignatius of Antioch - St. Ignatius of Antioch
On his way to martyrdom in Rome, Bishop Ignatius of Antioch (then in Syria; now Antakya, Turkey) wrote letters to the Church in several cities of the Empire. Seven of these letters survive. By the way, you'll notice that the good bishop is not shy about calling Jesus "God". (So much for that Da Vinci Code silliness....)
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| "Studies in the Literature of Sherlock Holmes" - Ronald A. Knox
The foundation document for Sherlockian studies, this is also a hilarious satire of Biblical and literary criticism. The author, Ronald A. Knox, later became better known as Msgr. Ronald A. Knox, Bible translator and mystery writer.
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; essays; comedy; Mystery
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| Folk Tales of Napoleon - Alexander Amphiteatrov and Honore de Balzac
"Napoleonder", a Russian folk tale about Napoleon's career, and "The Napoleon of the People", a chapter from Balzac's novel The Country Doctor describing French folk beliefs about Napoleon's special powers and destiny.
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| The Eye of Osiris, Pt 03 - R. Austin Freeman
This classic mystery of a vanished man and his bizarre will continues, as the plot thickens and people start falling in love. Dr. Thorndyke is on the case! Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6
Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Mystery; romance
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| The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena, Part 2 - St. Catherine of Siena
A dialogue between Catherine and God the Father. The second part of the book, "A Treatise on Discretion", discusses how all good things must be done with discretion, which is part of love; how Christ is like a bridge; how virtues and good works should not be done out of fear or as an end in themselves, but out of love; and how the soul should learn to love God unconditionally as a friend and adopted child, not just for God's good gifts...
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| The Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena: Part 1 - St. Catherine of Siena
A dialogue between Catherine and God the Father. The first part, A Treatise of Divine Providence, discusses love of God, love of neighbor, and how all sins and virtues ultimately hinge on actions towards one's neighbor. Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5
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| "Of the Catechizing of the Unlearned" - St. Augustine
A deacon requests advice on how best to explain the faith to people who want to become Christian, how to know how he's doing at it, and how to keep it interesting both to them and himself. Augustine's answer touches on all sorts of things, from teaching, public speaking, and linguistics to salvation history and the psychology of converts. Interesting and useful stuff! Translated by the Rev. C.L. Cornish, 1847.
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| The First Apologia - St. Justin Martyr
"Apologia" means "explanation". In this case, a Greek philosopher who converted to Christianity attempts to explain to Emperor Marcus Aurelius why Christianity is a good thing; or failing that, what Christians believe and do as opposed to what is rumored; and why it was bad for the Empire to persecute Christians just for holding Christian beliefs. The apologia is circa 147-161 A.D. If you're interested at all in history, politics, or religion, this is like a trip in a time machine.
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction
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| "Our Christmas Tree" - Fitz-James O'Brien
A poor man contrasts his Christmas tree to that of a millionaire.
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| "On the Pleasure of Taking Up One's Pen" - Hilaire Belloc
And you thought Seinfeld was the first one to tell jokes about nothing! From the 1908 book On Nothing and Kindred Subjects, Hilaire Belloc brings us a short and funny essay "On the Pleasure of Taking Up One's Pen". Enjoy!
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; essays; comedy
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| "The Prisoner of Cell 13" - Jacques Futrelle
Here's the contention: mind is the master of all things. Here's the bet: that a scrawny professor can escape a prison cell on Death Row in one week. What will happen in this duel between the warden of Chisholm Prison and the Thinking Machine?
Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Mystery
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| The Shepherd of Hermas, Book 1 - Hermas
The Shepherd of Hermas was a "bestseller" among early Christians (late Second Century), and was nearly designated a book of scripture. It's not clear whether it's supposed to be instructive fiction or an actual account of visions by Hermas, a freed slave turned shady businessman, worried by his sharp-tongued wife and troubled kids. The book provides much food for thought and much to disagree with. Book 2: Part 1 | Part 2
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| The Red Thumb Mark, Part 1 - R. Austin Freeman
A classic Dr. Thorndyke mystery with state-of-the-art Edwardian forensic science and timeless wit and excitement. A thief left a fingerprint behind, and the police arrest the person whose print it is. An open and shut case? Not to Dr. Thorndyke. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5
Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Mystery; romance
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| Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour, Part 1 - R.S. Surtees
Mr. Sponge is his name; fox-hunting and fortune-hunting are his game. Yep -- like Becky Sharp, he's an anti-hero. This fun and funny 1853 novel gives us an unromantic but not unsympathetic look at post-Regency England from top to bottom, through sports. Since foxhunters in England are now a persecuted minority, better read this book before PETA throws red paint on it! Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11
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| The Purgatory of St. Patrick - Pedro Calderon de la Barca
From the Golden Age of Spanish drama, this play is based on the legend of St. Patrick's Purgatory, a famous pilgrimage site in the Middle Ages. It also references the Irish-origin legends about St. Patrick. Translated into English in the same verse meters as the original, and very well done, too.
Keywords: Audiobook - Poetry; Religion; Plays; St. Patrick's Day
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| "The Dragon-Fang Possessed by the Conjuror Piou-Lu" - Fitz-James O'Brien
This 1856 short story is a rather nifty little dark fantasy which, though set in China, reminds me a bit of Irish nationalism and Irish legends as well. Beware of the dragon fang!
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| Catechetical Lectures, Part 4 - St. Cyril of Jerusalem
It's almost Easter, and Cyril concludes his classes for those about to be received into Baptism and Communion with the Church with rousing lectures on the Last Judgement, Antichrist, the Holy Spirit, and other stuff they need to know. Now also including the last two of the Mystagogical Lectures, because there was no room at the server for them. Catechetical Lectures: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Mystagogical Lectures
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; mysticism
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| "The Ring of Thoth" - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A mysterious man lurks among the mummies of the Louvre. What strange secret is held by the Ring of Thoth? First published in Cornhill Magazine, 1890.
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| "The Sword of Welleran" - Lord Dunsany
An undefended city. Citizens who have forgotten war. Enemies on the march. And seven dead heroes of old. One of the great fantasy writers of all time, Lord Dunsany was comfortable writing everything from opium dreams to darkly realistic modern fantasy, from novels to hit plays. Here he is with a high fantasy short story from 1908. Enjoy.
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