Podcast appearances and mentions of lee rosevere

Let's ride the sands of time to sleep as we learn more about manor life in the year 1300. This time, the construction of St. Aliquis, its "modernized" defensive fortifications, and how status is measured by who gets two armrests and The Good Bed. Same as it ever was, really.   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "Life on a Medieval Barony" by William Stearns Davis at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46455   Music: "Dream Colours" by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

Michael and Ethan discuss The Seven Strings of the Lyre, by George Sand (also known as A Woman's Version of the Faust Legend), while drinking Craigellachie 13yo Speyside Single Malt..In this episode:The title of this play is annoying, not George Sand's faultA lot about fan fictionGK Chesteron's “A Defense of Penny Dreadfuls”Madame de Stael, by Maria FairweatherThe point is not to win the argument, the point is to have the argumentWhat's a polite way of saying “knocked around like a hockey puck”?Narrowcasting: when we engage specifically with the “Half-Blood Prince” who marked up Michael's copyThat said, the notes are potentially extremely bad (or at least highly debateable)The ur-text Ethan is thinking of is the Nag Hammadi Library, whose original English translation was published in 1978 (so Ethan was at least 12 years wrong)MagnetismNext time Michael and Ethan will continue to discuss The Seven Strings of the Lyre, by George Sand! Join the discussion! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page. Join us on GoodReads!Get on our Substack!Donate to our Patreon! MUSIC & SFX: "Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission. "The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.(Links to books & products are affiliate links.)

Visit today's Sponsor Mocha Girls Read and pick up thier recommended July book, One Leg On Earth.We are counting lies!! In this episode, Tamara and Classy review the audiobook of 'Count My Lies' by Sophia Stava, exploring its plot, characters, and narration. They discuss the book's predictable twists, character development, and the effectiveness of the audiobook narration.Ep 571Pick up a copy of today's book, Count My LiesJoin the newsletter! shelfandscreensociety.riverside.comFind all the essential links in one spot and follow Tamara!Connect with Tamara on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | @shelfaddictionConnect with Classy on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantTikTok | @classygreen1Join the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors and deals!

Let's journey to sleep with science as we learn more about Einstein's radical new theory of relativity, why geometry is physics when it comes to space-time, and how light spectrums reveal directions of travel. Is it difficult to understand? Eh, it's all relative.   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "The ABC of Relativity" by Bertrand Russell at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67104   Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime" by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

A birdwatcher who's determined to discover an unknown species stumbles upon a strange little sparrow. Genre: Science Fiction   Excerpts:"It's a blue cardinal, look." "There's no such bird, Andre."  "That's because no one has seen him, until now."  Andre submitted to the group that he had spotted a Labrador duck on a recent work trip. The Labrador duck was not a new species. It was an extinct one. None had been seen in the wild for a hundred and fifty years.  "Does it ever bother you…you've never seen a bird that no one else has ever seen before?"   The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is "Turn Again." One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: The Man Who Cried Bird This episode landed on CHALLENGE. A story somewhat inspired by the singular goal of the boy who cried wolf. The boy was driven by mischief. What drives the man who cried bird? Find more stories and episodes inspired by challenges here: Year of Challenge   MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: STORYFEATHER STORE   NEWSLETTERSStoryfeather Gazette (if you'd like to keep up with the fiction I create) Fictioneer's Field Guide (if you'd like writing tips and guidance from me)  Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.)   FICTION-WRITING ARTICLES & RESOURCES (New)Come and explore the Fictioneer's Field Station.   MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I've gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called Fictioneer's Field Guide: A Game Plan for Writing Short Stories. It's now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: STORYFEATHER STORE   CREDITSStory: "The Man Who Cried Bird" Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel   Music:"4th Ave. Walkup" by LEE ROSEVERE (Intro)"All the Answers" by LEE ROSEVERE (Outro)"Abstract Vision #5" by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro)   Music by LEE ROSEVERE"All the Answers""Start the Day""Decompress""4th Ave. Walkup""Knowing the Truth""Early Morning Song (Finch Duet)""Awkward Silences (version a)" Track by Andrew Sitkov is part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market.   Music by Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev MarketMusic by Lee Rosevere is licensed under CC BY 4.0Sound effects from AudioJungle, GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through Hindenburg)Vocal effects created with Audacity Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Andrew Sitkov at gamedevmarket.net Find more music by Lee Rosevere at freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere and leerosevere.bandcamp.comFind more stories by Nila at storyfeather.com   Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. Bottom half, a pair of binoculars, forward facing. Perched on the right side top is the translucent silhouette of a sparrow, in right profile, with beak open. Through the sparrow's form and in the lenses of the binoculars are hazy layers of foliage, tree canopies. Branching shapes covered with light thorny patches frame the right and left side. Watermark of "Storyfeather" under the bird's tail feathers.

Let's celebrate the sparkliest time of the year with more from this detailed guide to fireworks. This time, rules about their manufacture, the lackadaisical habits and accidents that led to those rules, good factory design, and why mixing potash and sulfur is…not a good idea. Boom!   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "Pyrotechnics: The History & Art of Firework Making" at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64922   Music: "Peace" by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

Let's conclude our month of travels with more from this helpful yet somewhat snarky guide to riding that newfangled device, the steam train. This time, advice for the journey itself, including how to read a book, have a chat, fall asleep, rush the snack bar, and avoid losing your head out the window. All aboard for sleep!   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "The Railway Traveller's Handy Book" at the Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/railwaytraveller00unse   Music: "Healing" by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

With special guests Kelsie, Hannah, and Jessica from the Reading Revisited podcast, Michael and Ethan discuss “The Little Mermaid” by Hans Christian Andersen, while drinking Craigellachie 13yo Speyside Single Malt..In this episode:First and most important: NO SNITCHINGThere's no rule that says you can't mock husbandsTalking about the end firstGetting what you want vs. getting something betterDevil's Contract: The History of the Faustian Bargain, by Ed SimonLowercase love vs. Uppercase LoveMyths and the myths behind themPride must suffer pain (mean)If the deal is today-only, walk awayPotential uses for a mermaid's tongueIf you haven't been reading fairy tales, they're actually very niceHere's one investigation into the alleged Einstein “read your children fairy tales” quoteOne version of the Children of LirAndersen's Fairy Tales as translated by Tiina NunnellyThere's still no snitchingNext time Michael and Ethan will discuss The Seven Strings of the Lyre, by George Sand! Join the discussion! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page. Join us on GoodReads!Get on our Substack!Donate to our Patreon! MUSIC & SFX: "Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission. "The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.(Links to books & products are affiliate links.)

We're looking for our next great series! In this episode, Tamara and Casey review Fantasy Romance and Romantasy series, sharing honest insights, critiques, and recommendations based on recent sample reading sessions.If you love discovering new books and want a real behind-the-scenes look at how readers decide what to keep on the list, this conversation is for you.Ep 572Join the newsletter! shelfandscreensociety.riverside.comFind all the essential links in one spot and follow Tamara!Connect with Tamara:Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@shelfaddictionConnect with Casey:Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/Casey_heartfullofinkTikTok| https://www.tiktok.com/@heartfullofinkCheck out our sponsors and deals!

In this episode, Tamara and Classy analyze the audiobook adaptation of a debut novel, discussing narration quality, character differentiation, and thematic messaging. They explore how voice acting impacts storytelling and more.Ep 571Pick up a copy of today's book, The ExesFind all the essential links in one spot and follow Tamara!Connect with Tamara on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | @shelfaddictionConnect with Classy on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantTikTok | @classygreen1Join the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors and deals!

Episode website: https://www.krlepodden.com/episoder3/2026/6/17/skjulte-skatter-8-fortellingsdebatt-flanellograf-og-finurlige-begreper) Musikk av Lee Rosevere (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/): Thought Bubbles https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ «Introducing the Pre-roll» http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Michael and Ethan discuss the 1926 silent film Faust by F. W. Murnau, while drinking Tamdhu 12yo Single Malt.In this episode:Quintessential film bro stuffEverything is political with a small p, but some things are political with a capital P (especially in cinema of the Weimar Republic)Faust is saved (spoilers)Silent film may be the only genre less subtle than the musicalEthan absolutely garbles a reference to Christopher Isherwood, partly by thinking he might be Herman Hesse. Isherwood was associated with Vedantic Hinduism and his novel Goodbye to Berlin was the basis for the musical Cabaret.Emil Jannings shade (deserved)Hitler's Monsters, by Eric KurlanderIn case it was unclear: Ethan didn't want to be watching this film, even as he was watching this filmAll things are Star Trek (annoying)Michael makes an unacknowledged “jam” punIf you want to read along to our recurring unlistenable segmentNext time Michael and Ethan will discuss “The Little Mermaid” by Hans Christian Andersen! Join the discussion! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page. Join us on GoodReads!Get on our Substack!Donate to our Patreon! MUSIC & SFX: "Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission. "The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.(Links to books & products are affiliate links.)

A thief and an investigator each try to convince the other to accept the truth about the unparalleled treasure that is the Flaming Jargonelle. Genre: Mythology   Excerpt:And the thief spoke. "Most of the stories say that when the Flaming Jargonelle is struck by any kind of light from brightest sun to dimmest candle, it appears as if it were made of fire. Sometimes a smoldering fire, sometimes a bright blaze. But I've had it in my possession for many days, and I've never seen it glow like this."   The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is "Turn Again." One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: The Flaming Jargonelle This episode landed on DEFINITIONS. The story was inspired by the word "jargonelle," a type of pear. Find more stories and episodes inspired by creative prompts here: Year of Definitions.   MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: STORYFEATHER STORE   NEWSLETTERS Storyfeather Gazette (if you'd like to keep up with the fiction I create) Fictioneer's Field Guide (if you'd like writing tips and guidance from me)  Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.)   MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I've gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called Fictioneer's Field Guide: A Game Plan for Writing Short Stories. It's now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: STORYFEATHER STORE   CREDITSStory: "The Flaming Jargonelle" Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel Music:"In the shadows" by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Intro)"Under the mask" by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Outro)"Abstract Vision #5" by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro)   Music by NICHOLAS JEUDY (Dark Fantasy Studio)"Inspector""Mindhunter""Black light""In the shadows""As it happenned""Doubts""Creatures of the night""Under the mask""Wide place"   Music by LEE ROSEVERE"Waves of Sleep"   Tracks by Andrew Sitkov and Nicholas Jeudy are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market. Music by Nicholas Juedy and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev MarketMusic by Lee Rosevere is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration.   Find more music by Nicholas Jeudy and Andrew Sitkov at gamedevmarket.net Find more music by Lee Rosevere at freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere and leerosevere.bandcamp.com Find more stories by Nila at storyfeather.com   Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. A young woman sits within a window frame whose sides and bottom are visible. She sits with her back to the right. Her left leg slightly bent, her left foot is pressed flush against the left frame. Her right leg is bent up, foot flush against the bottom pane. Her face, seen in three-quarters profile, is covered with a mask from nose to chin. Her eyes watch the viewer. She wears a hood over her head. Her left arm is bent against her leg and her hand is slightly curled around a glowing teardrop-shaped jewel, tilted slightly toward her. Sparks are visible on the jewel's surface. The glowing light radiates in a sunburst pattern. Behind the woman is a monochrome painting of a pear tree laden with fruit. Watermark of "Storyfeather" along window frame behind young woman's head.

Let's continue our sojourn to sleep through a month of travel readings with more from Charles Dickens and his tour through Italy. This time, we conclude our visit to Genoa, have a strange experience with puppets, an even stranger visit to Marseilles, and consider that things are often more beautiful seen from a distance. Truth indeed.   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "Pictures from Italy" by Charles Dickens at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/650   Music: "Peace," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

Episode website: https://www.krlepodden.com/episoder3/2026/6/6/deutchland-was-passiert Musikk av Lee Rosevere (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/): Thought Bubbles https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ «Introducing the Pre-roll» http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Referanser Om organiseringen av religionsundervisning: Integrert vs ikke-integrert Mendel, H. (2025) “Religious Education in Germany – Challenges and Opportunities”. [Gir en oversikt over noen av diskusjonene, men vist nok noe sketchy og med visse unøyaktigheter i følge våre tyske venner] Local heroes-didaktikk https://www.uni-passau.de/local-heroes Om forskningsdesign i RE Riegel, U. & Rothgangel, M. (2022). “Designing Research in Subject Matter Didactics. Results and Open Questions of a Delphi Study”. RISTAL, 5, 56–77. Ulrich Riegel & Martin Rothgangel (2025): “Beyond fragmentation in subject didactics and curriculum studies: consensus and contention in research designs”, Journal of Curriculum Studies, DOI: 10.1080/00220272.2025.2562531 Forskere som fremmer et religionsvitenskapelig religionsfag Burkard Porzelt Katharina Frank Petra Bleisch (Sveits) Wanda Alberts

In this episode, Tamara and Casey critically analyze the second book in a duology, exploring its plot, character development, genre classification, and overall execution. They share candid opinions on what worked, what didn't, and how it could have been improved, providing valuable insights for readers and writers alike.Ep 570Pick up a copy of today's book! Find all the essential links in one spot and follow Tamara!Connect with Tamara:Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@shelfaddictionConnect with Casey:Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/Casey_heartfullofinkTikTok| https://www.tiktok.com/@heartfullofinkCheck out our sponsors and deals!

Let's relax in the wayback machine with more from the religious history of England. This time, Saint Bede recalls Saxon double-dealings, divine healings, the Pelagian heresy, and the somewhat cowardly companions of Saint Augustine, who get politely yelled at by the pope. Miraculous!   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "Ecclesiastical History of England" by The Venerable Bede at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38326   Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime" by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

Join us as we delve into John Marrs's gripping novel 'Dead in the Water,' exploring themes of memory, identity, and the dark secrets lurking beneath surface appearances. We analyze the layered characters, clever plot twists, and symbolic elements that make this story a compelling psychological thriller. Join us as we delve into the complex characters and dark twists of John Mars's 'Dead in the Water'. We explore themes of nature versus nurture, manipulation, and morality, with insights into the storytelling craft and narration experience.Ep 569Pick up a copy of today's book, Dead in the WaterFind all the essential links in one spot and follow Tamara!Connect with Tamara on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | @shelfaddictionConnect with Classy on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantTikTok | @classygreen1Join the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors and deals!

Let's take a relaxing trip back to Scotland and explore geology through the details of a single boulder. This time, glacial effects, the cyclical nature of formations, life in the past, and ideas about how an ocean boulder ended up in a river valley. So much lovely speculative imagery to delight your dreams!   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "The Story of a Boulder" by Archibald Geikie at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66703   Music: "Calling to Other Worlds" by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

Michael and Ethan discuss Jack Faust, by Michael Swanwick, while drinking Tamdhu 12yo Single Malt..In this episode:Caliban and the Witch, by Sylvia FedericiJack Faust is Goethe's Faust and Marlowe's Faust and a little bit Gounod's Faust (which is also Goethe's Faust)Faust goes from a disciple to Pontius Pilate in one paragraphWhat's behind the door?????? (it doesn't matter)The Star Trek-ification of FaustFaust decides he is God, something that always goes super well for everybodyInterjections at random times from our special guest, Michael's catA fun triumvirate of epigraphs! (Including Jack the Ripper)Tap into PoetryNext time Michael and Ethan will discuss F.W. Murnau's silent film, Faust! Join the discussion! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page. Join us on GoodReads!Get on our Substack!Donate to our Patreon! MUSIC & SFX: "Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission. "The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.(Links to books & products are affiliate links.)

Let's relax with the conclusion of this most remarkable book of geological theory. This time, a plea to scientific advancement and nation-building in the form of an expedition to the Earth's interior, an outline of the voyage, and a glowing portrait of Captain Symmes and his genius. Well, at least he tried, I guess?   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "Symmes' Theory of Concentric Spheres" by John Cleves Symmes at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54329   Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime" by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

In this episode, Tamara and Casey critically analyze the novel 'These Immortal Truths,' discussing its plot, character development, and overall execution. They explore the potential, highlighting what worked, what didn't, and what could have been improved.Ep 568Pick up a copy of today's book! Find all the essential links in one spot and follow Tamara!Connect with Tamara:Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@shelfaddictionConnect with Casey:Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/Casey_heartfullofinkTikTok| https://www.tiktok.com/@heartfullofinkCheck out our sponsors and deals!

Michael and Ethan discuss Jack Faust, by Michael Swanwick, while drinking Tamdhu 12yo Single Malt..In this episode:The End of History and the Last Man (wiki page)A theory of threads and tattersSpoilers for Office Space and Fight Club, I guessThen We Came to the End… of history?Jack Faust was published in 1997, but it makes more sense as a 2026 novelTurns out, reducing other humans to instruments of pleasure is extremely dehumanizingLeaf, by Niggle, by JRR TolkienEthan fails to call Michael out for using Latin, but here's the phrase he uses (nerd)Fiction writers across the board agree: don't try to make yourself GodSpeech from The Great DictatorTap into PoetryNext time Michael and Ethan will continue discuss Jack Faust, by Michael Swanwick! Join the discussion! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page. Join us on GoodReads!Get on our Substack!Donate to our Patreon! MUSIC & SFX: "Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission. "The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.(Links to books & products are affiliate links.)

Join Tamara and Classy as they explore 'The Last Flight' by Julie Clark, delving into character development, plot twists, and the author's storytelling style.Ep 567Pick up a copy of today's book, The Last FlightFind all the essential links in one spot and follow Tamara!Connect with Tamara on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | @shelfaddictionConnect with Classy on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantTikTok | @classygreen1Join the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors and deals!

Let's continue our theme month of "Long-time Favorites" with more from this quickstep march through the history of our world. This time, the revolutionary teachings of Jesus, the rise of the Christian church, barbarian hordes, and the final fall of the Roman Empire, all in less than hour. Short indeed!   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "A Short History of the World" by H.G. Wells at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35461   Music: "Cosmic Tingles," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

This episode covers the latest industry news, including Amazon Kindle support changes, the state of YA and Romantasy books, new bookstore openings, author revelations, and upcoming book releases. In this month's download, I'm delving into:

Michael and Ethan discuss the short story “Johannes Cabal and the Blustery Day,” by Jonathan Howard, while drinking Tamdhu 12yo Single Malt..In this episode:Shout-out to Jamie from the Chanhassen Total WineVery interesting Bluetooth headphone talkA short story is somewhere between a tweet and a novel, but closer to a tweetPutting the screws to MichaelFaust both is and is not a necromancerCabal both is and is not a D&D figureWhat is a homunculus? or, Ethan is Frankenstein(‘s monster)ed by Mary Shelley's FrankensteinFantasy Autism HeroMr Spock is the Star Trek guy, not Dr Spock, a distinction you need and Ethan doesn'tSome remarks on “chatty” prose styles and TV writingInevitable Lovecraft discussion, sorryConclusion: TV writing predates TVA third-person narrator can have an opinion (and a D&D alignment)Next time Michael and Ethan will discuss Jack Faust, by Michael Swanwick! Join the discussion! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page. Join us on GoodReads!Get on our Substack!Donate to our Patreon! MUSIC & SFX: "Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission. "The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.(Links to books & products are affiliate links.)

Let's continue our theme month of "Long-time Favorites" with this most favored work of all things home and comfort. This time, recipes for fish, along with interludes about the life and habits of particular species, and a poem about hermit crabs, because of course there is. Anchovy and carp and cod, oh my!   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "The Book of Household Management" by Isabella Beeton at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10136   Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

Let's kick off a theme month I'm calling "Long-time Favorites" with more from this journey to map the world's highest peak. This time, we experience more flowers and fields, the start of monsoon season, and some very leaky tents as we search for our next base camp. Onward and upward!   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "Mount Everest, the Reconnaissance of 1921" by C.K. Howard-Bury at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39421   Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

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This is it. The one that started it all. Disney's first foray into moviemaking, and the first full-length animated movie ever produced. And it has way more music than you remember. Most of it is bad. Important questions: Is the Evil Queen a stealth feminist icon? Why is the prince so weird, and why does his song suck so much? D-did Snow White ascend into heaven at the end? The music we used is Homeward by Scott Buckley and Theme from Penguins on Parade by Lee Rosevere, off of Music for Podcasts 3. Find us on the Internet! Email is mail@directto.video Youtube channel is Direct to Video Podcast Andy's Youtube Channel is Ethical Games Journalism Tony's comic is Inspired By True Events

Join Tamara and Casey as they critically analyze the final book in a fantasy trilogy, exploring character development, plot twists, and missed opportunities. Discover their honest opinions and insights on what worked, what didn't, and what could have been improved.Ep 565Pick up a copy of today's book! Find all the essential links in one spot and follow Tamara!Connect with Tamara:Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@shelfaddictionConnect with Casey:Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/Casey_heartfullofinkTikTok| https://www.tiktok.com/@heartfullofinkCheck out our sponsors and deals!

What makes a Faust story? Michael, Ethan, and special guests Josiah & Jacob discuss this ontological question and all things Faust in this special episode.In this episode:Michael begins confrontationally.Is this episode Faust? Is this podcast Faust?Ethan is NOT in Law School.Is capitalism Faust?The Bible is inevitable.Josiah brought it up. Totally. It was Josiah. He's very smart. The Josian Anti-Faust idea (C) 2026.Demon, Helen, Margaret - Where are the lines of demarcation between them?Two questions: 1) What are you willing to sacrifice [to get what you want; and is it your very soul]? 2) What do you worship?(Josiah came up with the smart thing again. (C) 2026.)What you worship you will sacrifice.Ethan cheats with Wikipedia.Vein.American Faust: do we win?(Sorry for the Beetlejuice summoning.)If it looks like an exchange but is a gift, it's grace. If it looks like a gift but is an exchange, it's vampi-- Faust.When you're having night terrors, fart in the Devil's face and confess the Apostles' Creed.Shout-out to Reading Revisited!Every time he comes on this podcast, Jacob makes it a different podcast and/or a deal we need to wiggle out of.There are other things in Detroit other than Eminem.Let it be known, we can be charitable to a garbage fire.The answer is a tautology. Or cake.Here's each work we discuss: Is it Faust?The Age of Innocence, by Edith Wharton: Is it Faust?The book of Job: Is it Faust?It's A Wonderful Life: Is it Anti-Faust? Is it Faust?Jesus tempted in the desert: Is it Faust? Is it Anti-Faust? Is Faust a fan-fiction of Jesus?Genesis 3: Is it the OG Faust?A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens: Is it Faust?Trust, by Hernan Diaz: Is it Faust?The Secret History, by Donna Tartt: Is it Faust?The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde: Is it Faust?"The Ballad of Reading Gaol," by Oscar Wilde: Is it Faust?Of One Blood, by Pauline Hopkins: Is it Faust?Hadestown, by Anaïs Mitchell: Is it Faust? Orpheus & Euridice: Is it [proto-]Faust?Dracula, by Bram Stoker: Is it Faust?Hades & Persephone: Is it Faust?Interview with the Vampire: Is it Faust?Underworld: Is it Faust?"The Devil Went Down to Georgia," by Charlie Daniels: Is it Faust?Robert Johnson: Is he Faust?O Brother, Where Art Thou?: Is it Faust?Oedipus: Is he Faust?Piranesi, by Susanna Clarke: Is it Faust?Devil's Advocate: Is it Faust?Beetlejuice: Is it Faust?Macbeth, by William Shakespeare: Is it Faust?The Waterboy: Is it Faust?Rick & Morty: Is it Faust?Doctor Who: Is it Faust?Peter Pan, by J.M. Barrie: Is it Faust?Ghosts, S4E22-S5E1: Is it Faust?The Passenger, and Stella Maris, by Cormac McCarthy: Are they Faust?Previously featured on Michael & Ethan in a Room with ScotchNo Country for Old Men, by Cormac McCarthy: Is it Faust?Grimm's Fairy Tales, e.g. "The Devil's Sooty Brother," "Bearskin," "The Devil and His Grandmother," "The Gravemound," "The Peasant and the Devil," "Doctor Know-all," "The Spirit in the Bottle": Are they Faust?Irish Fairy Tales, and Russian Stories: Are they Faust?Luther throwing his inkwell at the Devil: Is it Faust?"The Little Mermaid," by Hans Christian Andersen: Is it Faust - WAIT, we'll talk about it later!"The Magic Thread": Is it Faust?Click: Is it Faust?The Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare: Is it Faust?Breaking Bad: Is it Faust?Rapid(-ish) Fire:Fullmetal Alchemist"Ain't No Rest for the Wicked," by Cage the ElephantBetter Call SaulMelmoth the Wanderer, by Charles Maturin - WAIT, we might also talk about that later(?)It FollowsThe Imaginarium of Doctor ParnassusDeath Note"Button, Button," by Richard Matheson"The Monkey's Paw," by W.W. JacobsThe Third Man[, by Graham Greene]The Screwtape Letters, by C.S. LewisThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, by C.S. LewisThat Hideous Strength, by C.S. LewisThe Magician's Nephew, by C.S. LewisOut of the Silent Planet, by C.S. LewisPerelandra, by C.S. LewisThe Book of the New Sun, by Gene WolfeHamlet, by William ShakespeareLove's Labours Lost, by William Shakespeare"Goblin Market," By Christina RosettiHowl's Moving Castle, by Diana Wynne JonesParadise Lost, by John MiltonThe Tempest, by William Shakespeare"Calliope," by Neil GaimanRavelstein, by Saul BellowPreviously featured on Michael & Ethan in a Room with ScotchKPop Demon HuntersThe Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, by Laurence SternePreviously featured on Michael & Ethan in a Room with ScotchDon Quixote, by Miguel de CervantesPreviously featured on Michael & Ethan in a Room with ScotchThe Brothers Karamazov, by Fyodor DostoevskyCrime and Punishment, by Fyodor DostoevskyLolita, by Vladimir NabokovFrankenstein, by Mary ShelleyLiar, LiarBruce AlmightyBigDarby O'Gill and the Little PeoplePhantom of the Opera[, by Gaston Leroux]"Alastor," by Percy Bysshe ShelleyLes Miserables, by Victor Hugo"Young Goodman Brown," by Nathanael HawthorneWittenberg, by David Davalos - DON'T BOTHERStranger Things (especially Season 5)Next time Michael and Ethan will discuss “Johannes Cabal and the Blustery Day,” by Jonathan L. Howard! Join the discussion! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page. Join us on GoodReads!Get on our Substack!Donate to our Patreon! MUSIC & SFX: "Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission. "The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.(Links to books & products are affiliate links.)

Join Tamara and Classy as they dissect Ashley Elston's 'Anatomy of an Alibi,' sharing their honest opinions on its slow pace, flat characters, and predictable plot twists. Discover why they found the book boring despite its promising premise and explore the common pitfalls in mystery writing.Ep 564Pick up a copy of today's book, Anatomy of an AlibiFind all the essential links in one spot and follow Tamara!Connect with Tamara on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | @shelfaddictionConnect with Classy on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantTikTok | @classygreen1Join the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors and deals!

Let's honor a certain March holiday with more from this history of Ireland. This time, the magical powers of druids, the rise of Christianity, and a tiny island's giant reputation for scholarly excellence. Also, the fairy realm! History truly contains multitudes.   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "The Story of Ancient Irish Civilization" at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41666    Music: "Calling Other Worlds," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

Today, I share the latest updates in the book world, including Goodreads' new shelf feature, Audible's "Read and Listen," upcoming book adaptations, and her current reading plans. Perfect for book lovers wanting industry insights and new releases.In this month's Download, we're diving into:⚖️ The AI & Industry Update: DNF shelves are finally a reality on Goodreads, and Audible's new "Read & Listen" feature is changing the game for multi-tasking readers. ([suspicious link removed]) ([suspicious link removed])

Let's drift away to better sleep with more from this epic journey to the northernmost point of the planet. This time, some local traditions, admiration for dogs, being the taxi of the north, dodging icebergs, and not changing your clothes for weeks. Adventure indeed!   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "The North Pole: Its Discovery in 1909" at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18975   Music: "Dream Colours," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

Michael, Ethan, and special guest Josiah discuss Gounod's opera Faust while drinking Suntory Toki Japanese whisky.In this episode:We watched Opera de Lille's production of Gounod's FaustThis is a two-intermission operaJosiah's favorite ariaHow sincere is Faust? (not a Romeo and Juliet discussion)Also not The Age of Innocence podcastHowever, it MIGHT be the “Tragedy of Marguerite” podcastMisinterpreting the plot to make it more interestingDid the devil make Faust do it, or did Faust make the devil do it?The Romantic Era in literature is from when Michael said to when Ethan said; the Romantic Era in music begins a couple decades before the date Ethan saidDoes Michael hate opera???Next time Michael, Ethan, and Josiah (still/again!) will discuss the Gounod opera Faust! Join the discussion! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page. Join us on GoodReads!Get on our Substack!Donate to our Patreon! MUSIC & SFX: "Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission. "The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.(Links to books & products are affiliate links.)

Join Tamara and Casey as they delve into 'Wicked Ties' by Shannora Williams, exploring its intricate world-building, complex characters, and unexpected plot twists. We analyze the themes of power, trust, and love, and share our theories about the series' overarching mysteries.Ep 562Pick up a copy of today's book! Find all the essential links in one spot and follow Tamara!Connect with Tamara:Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@shelfaddictionX | https://x.com/ShelfAddictionConnect with Casey:Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/Casey_heartfullofinkTikTok| https://www.tiktok.com/@heartfullofinkX | https://x.com/DustMiteBunnyCheck out our sponsors and deals!

Let's wander the forests of relaxation with more from this ode to the natural beauties of western America. This time, we learn  more of the forests of Yosemite, from silver firs to ancient cedars, and Muir has a rather melancholy visit with an aged Ralph Waldo Emerson. Carpe diem while you can, friends.   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "Our National Parks" at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60929 Music: "Watching Whales on the Moon," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

In this episode, Tamara and Classy dive into a detailed discussion of Mary Kubica's latest thriller, 'It's Not Her.' They explore the book's pacing, character dynamics, and the dual narrative structure that alternates between present and past perspectives. The conversation highlights the characters' lack of urgency and relatability, as well as the themes of manipulation and teenage relationships. They explore the twists and turns of a story, analyzing character motivations and the consequences of actions, and more.Ep 561Pick up a copy of today's book, It's Not HerFind all the essential links in one spot and follow Tamara!Connect with Tamara on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | @shelfaddictionConnect with Classy on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantTikTok | @classygreen1Join the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors and deals!

Let's sail to sleep with more from this voyage of HMS Bounty, which continues to be somewhat less exciting than promised. This time, we plant trees in Van Diemen's Land, see some rocks, and find out that jellyfish were called blubbers, which is adorable. Then Otaheite/Tahiti ahoy, at long last! What could go wrong?   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "A Voyage to the South Sea" at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15411   Music: "Watching Whales on the Moon," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

Support today's episode sponsor is Mocha Girls Read by ordering your copy of their featured February title, Rhythm & Design: A Platinum Chocolate Romance (Rhythm Series Book 1).In this month's Download, we're diving into:

Let's relax with more from this foundational classic, just in time for Darwin Day. This time, how one species begets more and more variety over thousands of generations, the role of extinction, and why "the tree of life" is a lovely symbol indeed. It's science!   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "On the Origin of Species" at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1228   Music: "Dream Colours," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

Let's relax into a more orderly world with this classic of urban planning. This time, the best designs for structural walls, balancing the bodily elements, and placing temples. Also, we name the winds and create a compass to align our streets for greatest health. Governance caring about the health of the people? Dreamy indeed!   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "The Ten Books on Architecture" at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20239   Music: "Peace," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

In this episode of Shelf Addiction, hosts Tamara and Casey dive into the fantasy novel "Vicious Bonds" by Shannora Williams, exploring its intricate plot and character dynamics. The story follows a mortal woman who unexpectedly finds herself in a darker universe, forming a bond with a brooding ruler. As they discuss the book, they share their thoughts on the cliffhanger ending, character motivations, and the world-building elements that shape the narrative. The conversation also explores the characters' relationships, particularly the protagonist's struggles with her past and her connection to her missing twin brother. Tamara and Casey express their excitement for the series while critiquing certain aspects of the story, such as character development and the balance of magic within the plot, among other things.Ep 559Pick up a copy of today's book! Find all the essential links in one spot and follow Tamara!Connect with Tamara:Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@shelfaddictionX | https://x.com/ShelfAddictionConnect with Casey:Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/Casey_heartfullofinkTikTok| https://www.tiktok.com/@heartfullofinkX | https://x.com/DustMiteBunnyCheck out our sponsors and deals!

Let's kick off a year of better sleep with more from this fan favorite. This time, we raise some of nature's best composters, pigs, and decide raising poultry is maybe something we do not want to do for…reasons. Also, an educated girl who can take care of herself is the best kind of girl. Sound advice from the 1860s!   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "Ten Acres Enough" at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48753   Music: "Changing Colours," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

Let's sink into seasonal slumber with two essays by famed American naturalists. In the first, John Muir takes us to Tahoe in the winter, where he delights in its glacial-born beauties and his friend skis poorly. In the second, Thoreau regales us with tales of mischievous visitors to his cabin in Walden. Delightful!   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! All December supporters will be entered into our Annual Holiday Giveaway at the end of the month! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "Winter Animals" in "Walden" at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/205   Music: "Watching Whales on the Moon," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

Let's set sail for warm winter nights with a new (well, "new") travel book. In this first reading, thoughts on speaking the language, the best travel guides, the importance of strong luggage and a corkscrew, and how overpacking and Italian water are best avoided. Bon voyage!   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! All December supporters will be entered into our Annual Holiday Giveaway at the end of the month! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "Wintering in the Riviera" at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47463   Music: "Calling to Other Worlds," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

Let's return to the sands of sleep with this absolutely, totally true, not at all exaggerated account of Egypt. This time, a ramble connecting Greek gods to Egypt, a fabled labyrinth and lake all lost to time, and the tale of twelve kings accidentally undone by a hat. How could you doubt it?   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! All December supporters will be entered into our Annual Holiday Giveaway at the end of the month! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "An Account of Egypt" at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2131   Music: "Cosmic Tingles," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.