Forgotten Classics

Favorite LibriVox Readers

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I recently realized that an old post listing my favorite LibriVox readers has mysteriously disappeared. Meaning, of course, that I must have inadverte...

Episode 375: The House of a Thousand Candles, finale!

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In which we have an amazing homecoming and discover a taste for a different sort of adventure. Episode 375, The House of a Thousand Candles, fi...

Episode 374: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 24-26

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In which we find out what was in the Doorway of Bewilderment,  are besieged, and uncover the ghost Episode 374, The House of a Thousand Ca...

Episode 373: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 21-23

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In which Pickering knows too much, Marian haunts us,  and we discover The Door of Bewilderment. Episode 373, The House of a Thousand Candl...

Episode 372: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 18-20

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In which we keep a date, have a reunion, and form a justice league. Episode 372, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 18-20 (fixed) (...

Episode 371: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 15-17

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In which we make a dangerous date for Christmas Eve,  learn the truth about Olivia, and meet Sister Theresa. Episode 371, The House of a T...

Episode 370: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 12-14

27 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In which we learn more about Bates and more about Miss Armstrong and much, much more about a secret passage! Episode 370, The House of a Thousa...

Episode 369: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 9-11

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In which we get the scoop on the ladies next door, confront a housebreaker,  and receive a caller. Episode 369, The House of a Thousand Ca...

Episode 368: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 6-8

14 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In which we try persimmons, chat with the red tam o'shanter,  and meet a dangerous neighbor. Episode 368, The House of a Thousand Candles,...

Episode 367: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 3-5

07 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In which there is a mysterious gunshot and a new acquaintance is made. Episode 367, The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 3-5 (download or ...

Episode 366: The House of a Thousand Candles, chapters 1-2

30 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In which Jack Glenarm must agree to very unusual requirements  to inherit his grandfather's wealth. Episode 366, The House of a Thousand C...

Episode 365, The Wind Boy, chapters 17-18, finale!

23 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In which everyone's dreams come true.  Except The Policeman's. Though there is hope for him too. Episode 365, The Wind Boy, chapters 17-18, ...

Episode 364: The Wind Boy, chapters 15-16

16 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In which Rosemarie answers a little silver bell. And the school gets a surprise. Episode 364, The Wind Boy, chapters 15-16 (download or listen vi...

Episode 363: The Wind Boy, chapters 13-14

09 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In which Kay chases the Masker! And then it gets complicated. Episode 363, The Wind Boy, chapters 13-14 (download or listen via this link) Book...

Episode 362: The Wind Boy, chapters 11-12

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In which Gentian learns weaving and has an eerie encounter! Episode 362, The Wind Boy, chapters 11-12 (download or listen via this link) Book I...

Episode 361: The Wind Boy, chapters 9-10

18 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In which we put on our dunce caps and find a secret door! Episode 361, The Wind Boy, chapters 9-10 (download or listen via this link) Book Info...

Episode 360: The Wind Boy, chapters 7-8

13 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In which we go for a walk, attend church, and are always mysteriously transported somewhere else! Episode 360, The Wind Boy, chapters 7-8 (downl...

Episode 359: The Wind Boy, chapters 5-6

05 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In which we discover just what those fancy sandals can do, visit the Clear Land, and meet The Artist. Episode 359, The Wind Boy, chapters 5-6 (d...

Episode 358: The Wind Boy, chapters 3-4

27 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In which shoe shopping was never so exciting and we meet the Wind Boy. Episode 358, The Wind Boy, chapters 3-4 (download or listen ...

Episode 357: The Wind Boy, chapters 1-2

22 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In which we meet Nan, The Policeman, and the family in the little brown house. Episode 357, The Wind Boy, chapters 1-2 (download or...

We All Scream - my narration on EscapePod

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I loved narrating this short piece about a happily married wife and mother whose ice cream truck business runs into an unexpected problem one day. ...

Episode 356: The Green Jacket, chapters 22-24, finale!

15 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In which we discover all and discover an interesting development for Millie. Episode 356, The Green Jacket, chapters 22-24 (download ...

Episode 355: The Green Jacket, chapter 21

10 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In which we draw conclusions about Elise and meet someone from Millie's detective work. Episode 355, The Green Jacket, chapter 21 (do...

Episode 354: The Green Jacket, chapters 19-20

30 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In which Steven gives us the story from his point of view. Episode 354, The Green Jacket, chapters 19-20 (download or listen via this...

Episode 353: The Green Jacket, chapters 16-18

17 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In which we meet the son of the household.Is he the innocent his mother thinks him or a shady character? Episode 353, The Green Jacke...

Episode 352: The Green Jacket, chapters 12-15

10 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In which we interview the suspects and also get a lot of mending done. Episode 352, The Green Jacket, chapters 12-15 (download or lis...

Episode 351: The Green Jacket, chapters 9-11

04 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In which we go undercover. Episode 351, The Green Jacket, chapters 9-11 (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story ...

Episode 350: The Green Jacket, chapters 5-8 (fixed)

27 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In which we don't take divorce cases and do begin investigating missing emeralds. Episode 350, The Green Jacket, chapters 5-8 (fixed)...

Episode: 349: The Green Jacket, ch. 1-4

13 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In which we meet private detective Millicent Newberry, who is never without her knitting.She goes undercover to solve the unsolvable ca...

Episode 348: Lone Star Planet, ch. 10-11, finale!

06 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In which a conspiracy is revealed, the guilty are punished, and the Ambassador follows a new calling. Episode 348, Lone Star Planet, ch...

Episode 347: Lone Star Planet, ch. 7-9

29 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In which Ambassador faces a conundrum: to not have the Bonneys convicted as politicians but still bring them to justice. Episode 347, L...

Episode 346, Lone Star Planet, chapters 5-6

22 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In which we witness a "murder" trial, learn more about New Texas politics, and decide to always keep our six-shooter handy. Episode 346...

Episode 345: Lone Star Planet, ch. 3-4

14 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We're welcomed to New Texas with an ambush, a giant barbecue, and a trial. Sounds as if they did manage to recreate the culture in space....

Episode 344: Lone Star Planet, ch. 1-2

08 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When a galactic diplomat makes a political misstep he's punished by being assigned as ambassador to New Texas ... where the last ambassad...

Episode 343: Carnacki, The Ghost Finder, 6

01 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Carnacki, The Ghost Finder The Thing Invisible.  In which Carnacki is called for help when a haunted chapel turns from being a charmi...

Episode 342: Carnacki, The Ghost Finder, 5

18 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Carnacki, The Ghost Finder The Searcher of the End House.  A rare glimpse of Carnacki's early days when he finds his own home may har...

Episode 341: Carnacki, The Ghost Finder, 4

05 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Carnacki, The Ghost Finder The Horse of the Invisible.  Can Carnacki save the beautiful young heiress from the deadly family curse? ...

Episode 340: Carnacki, The Ghost Finder, 3

25 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Carnacki, The Ghost Finder The Whistling Room.  Why does a whistled tune cause such terror? Are disappointed suitors playing a trick ...

Episode 339: Carnackie, The Ghost Finder, 2

18 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Carnacki, The Ghost Finder The House Among the Laurels.  Can Carnackie overcome the blood-drip and killing spirit that haunts a Irish...

Episode 338: Carnackie, The Ghost Finder, 1

11 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Carnacki, The Ghost Finder The Gateway of the Monster.  Carnacki is summoned to investigate a spirit that disrupts an ancient mansion...

Episode 337: Rip Van Winkle

04 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

N.C. Wyeth - Washington Irving: Rip Van Winkle . A famous classic with some elements that no one remembers. Episode 337, Rip Van Winkle ...

Episode 336: True Ghost Stories by Hawthorne and Kipling

31 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Kipling Hawthorne The Ghost of Dr. Harris by Nathaniel HawthorneMy Own True Ghost Story by Rudyard Kipling Episode 336, True Ghost Storie...

Episode 335: The Magic City, chapters 11-12

21 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Night Attack. The End.In which we get mythic help against The Pretenderette,  and sort everything out in the end. Episode 335, The Mag...

Episode 334: The Magic City, chapter 10

15 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Great Sloth. In which we receive a secret message and try to stay awake. Episode 334, The Magic City, chapter 10 (download or listen via th...

Episode 333: The Magic City, chapter 9

07 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Lightning Loose. In which we hear Helen's dream and find out the next quest. Episode 333, The Magic City, chapter 9 (download or listen via...

Episode 332: The Magic City, chapters 7-8

30 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Dwellers by the Sea. Ups and Downs. In which we help deal with The Fear. Episode 332, The Magic City, chapter 7-8 (download or listen via t...

Episode 331: The Magic City, chapter 6

11 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Lions in the Desert. In which we encounter camels and parrots and lions. Oh my! Episode 331, The Magic City, chapter 6 (download or listen ...

Episode 330: The Magic City, chapter 5

03 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On the Carpet. In which we have a banquet, tea, and embark on the quest of the Mazy Carpet. Episode 330, The Magic City, chapter 5 (download or...

Episode 329: The Magic City, Chapter 4

26 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Dragon-Slayer. In which we encounter a dragon, a princess, and a mysterious claimant to the title of Deliverer. Episode 329, The Magic City...

Episode 328: The Magic City, Chapter 3

19 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Lost. In which there is poetry, breakfast, a missing person, and Mr. Noah. Episode 328, The Magic City, chapter 3 (download or listen via this ...

Episode 327: The Magic City, chapter 2

13 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Deliverer or Destroyer. In which we find out where we are, hear prophecies, and plan an escape! Episode 327, The Magic City, chapter 2 (downloa...

Episode 326: The Magic City, chapter 1

05 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Beginning. In which we meet Philip and Helen and  build an amazing sounding city out of household items. Episode 326, The Magic City, ...

Episode 325: Oh, Murderer Mine, Finale

30 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which Doan and Carstairs exhibit dazzling teamwork, a murderer is unmasked, and all is explained. Episode 324, Oh, Murderer Mine, f...

Episode 324: Oh, Murderer Mine, chapter 5

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which we encounter deserted mansions, flying bullets, dancing, and arms about each other. Episode 324, Oh, Murderer Mine, chapter 5...

Episode 323: Oh, Murderer Mine, chapter 4

15 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which we see Carstairs thrown off his stride. Episode 323, Oh, Murderer Mine, chapter 4 (download or listen via this link) Book I...

Episode 322: Oh, Murderer Mine, chapter 3

10 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which we fix Carstairs breakfast. And find out more about Heloise and Handsome Lover Boy. Episode 322, Oh, Murderer Mine, chapter 3...

Episode 321: Oh, Murderer Mine, chapter 2

01 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which Doan and Carstairs show their mettle in the chase.   And Melissa acquires an interesting bodyguard. Episode 321: Oh, Mur...

Episode 320:Oh, Murderer Mine, chapter 1

24 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which Doan and Carstairs find themselves on a college campus. Episode 320, Oh, Murderer Mine, chapter 1 (download or listen via thi...

Episode 319: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, Finale

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which we dash across the Pacific and the U.S. to try to meet the deadline. Episode 319, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, Finale ...

Episode 318: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, chapters 13-15

10 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which we have Christmas in Canton and explore Japan. Episode 318, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, ch. 13-15 (download or listen...

Episode 317: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, chapters 11-12

27 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which we ride out a monsoon at sea and discover we're racing more than Time. Episode 317, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, ch. 1...

Episode 316: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, chapters 9-10

19 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which we become addicted to curry and a five day delay endangers the journey. Episode 316, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, ch. ...

Episode 315: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, chapters 7-8

06 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which we see Port Said, the Suez Canal, and Aden. Episode 315, Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, ch. 7-8 (download or listen via ...

Episode 314: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, chapters 4-6

30 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which we meet Jules and Madame Verne, avoid an international incident over a compliment, and take a risk to send a message. Episode 314,&n...

Episode 313: Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, chapters 1-3

23 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which we set off with the intrepid Nellie Bly on a journey around the worldwith one bag, one dress, and a whole lotta spunk. Episode 313,&...

Episode 312: Mrs. Bullfrog - The Wonderful Window

16 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which we encounter an unlikely and humorous marriage  and a fantastical view into another world.  Mrs. Bullfrog by Nathaniel Hawthorne...

Episode 311, The Bat, finale

03 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which we discover the identity of the Bat! Episode 311, The Bat, finale (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story ra...

Episode 310: The Bat, chapters 15-17

25 Jun 2016

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Unknowns, and Ghosts, and Hidden Rooms. Oh my! Episode 310, The Bat, chapters 15-17 (download or listen via this link) Book Information ...

Episode 309: The Bat, chapters 13-14

14 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which Miss Cornelia gets sneaky. Episode 309, The Bat, chapters 13-14 (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story rati...

Episode 308: The Bat, chapters 11-12

04 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which Billy does jujitsu, Dale asks for yet more advice, and someone mysterious sneaks in. Episode 308, The Bat, chapters 11-12 (downl...

Episode 307: The Bat, chapters 9-10

28 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which we witness murder most foul! Episode 307, The Bat, chapters 9-10 (download or listen via this link) Book Information Story ra...

Episode 306: The Bat, chapters 7-8

21 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which Lizzie gets the third degree, Brooks shares a secret,and a shadowy figure is glimpsed. Episode 306, The Bat, chapters 7-8 (downl...

Episode 305: The Bat, Chapters 5-6

14 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which the biggest mystery now is how many times Billy can retrieve and return the front door key before he collapses. Episode 305, The...

Episode 304: The Bat, chapters 3-4.

07 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which we pull out the Ouija board and listen for ghosts. While sipping lemonade. We are at a country home, after all. Episode 304, The...

Episode 303: The Bat, chapters 1-2

03 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which Cornelia Van Gorder discovers a mystery at her rented summer home. Is it that dreaded criminal The Bat? We also try to live up to ...

Sweet, Sweet Doubletake — Forgotten Classics is "What's Hot" at iTunes

28 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I was looking through What's Hot in Literature podcasts when I did a doubletake. I'm used to seeing CraftLit and The Classic Tales but not little, o...

Episode 302: Talents Incorporated, finale

24 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which we see what happens when you depend on Talents, only to find Talents missing when they are needed! Episode 302, Talents Incorporat...

Episode 301: Talents Incorporated, chapters 9-10

16 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which King Humphrey snatches defeat from the jaws of victory.  And we learn more about precognition. Episode 301, Talents Incorpora...

Episode 300: Talents Incorporated, chapters 7-8

12 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which we see how a Talent gets you there faster. And how to fight like a space pirate. Episode 300, Talents Incorporated, chapters 7-8 (...

Episode 299: Talents Incorporated, chapters 5-6

02 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which we discover how a victory can be a catastrophe.  Can Captain Bors turn it back into a victory again? Episode 299, Talents Inc...

Episode 298: Talents Incorporated, chapter 4

28 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which we battle the Mekin space fleet, using Talents Incorporated information. Episode 298, Talents Incorporated, chapter 4 (download or...

Episode 297: Talents Incorporated, chapters 2-3

19 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which we meet the talents of Talents Incorporated -- who come up with an interesting idea about fighting Mekin. Episode 297, Talents Inc...

Episode 296: Talents Incorporated, chapter 1

12 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In which planetary invasion is imminent.  Can Talents Incorporated information save Kandar?  You can depend on it! Episode 296, T...

Episode 295: Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Most Men

23 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In which we drop into the village of Binscombe to find out how they celebrate Christmas Eve. Episode 295, Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Most Me...

Episode 294: Pavilion on the Links, Finale

16 Dec 2015

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In which our heroes must thwart certain death and save the girl. Episode 294, Pavilion on the Links, Finale (download or listen via this link) ...

Episode 293: The Pavilion on the Links, chapters 4-6

11 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In which Frank checks out Clara's story and we meet Bernard Huddlestone.And we begin to wonder if the Mafia is moving into England. Episode 293...

Episode 292: The Pavilion on the Links, chapters 1-3

02 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In which we begin a little known mystery by Robert Louis Stevenson. Arthur Conan Doyle called it "the high-water mark of [Stevenson’s] genius." ...

Episode 291: The Regent of the North

21 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In which an old Viking chief clings to the old faith in Odin and Baldur when new ways sweep into his country. Episode 291, The Regent of t...

Episode 290: Lord Dunsany and Edgar Allen Poe

13 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In which we watch little gods and a passionate artist. Episode 290, Chu Bu and Sheemish / The Oval Portrait (download or listen via this lin...

Episode 289: The White Moll, Finale

02 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In which we enjoy one of the most exciting finales ever. Episode 289, The White Moll, finale (download or listen via this link) Bo...

Episode 288: The White Moll, chapters 17-18

24 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In which the White Moll shows she knows how to handle a car like James Bond. Episode 288, The White Moll, chapters 17-18 (download or ...

Episode 287: The White Moll, chapters 15-16

18 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In which the Pug plays a deep game and Gypsy Nan's crime is revealed. Episode 287, The White Moll, chapters 15-16 (download or listen ...

Episode 286: The White Moll, chapters 13-14

09 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In which we see the fruits of the White Moll's labors and come one step closer to Danglar's lair. Episode 286, The White Moll, chapters...

Episode 285: The White Moll, chapters 11-12

03 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In which the White Moll is part of a gang caper! Episode 285, The White Moll, chapters 11-12 (download or listen via this link) Boo...

Episode 284: The White Moll, chapters 9-10

13 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In which it's the White Moll's turn to rescue The Adventurerand we learn something shocking!  Episode 284, The White Moll, chapter...

Episode 283: The White Moll, chapters 7-8

04 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In which the White Moll sinks deeper into underworld New York to save a man's life by pulling off a diamond heist.  Episode 283, T...

Episode 282: The White Moll, chapters 5-6

22 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In which the Danglar's comments send the White Moll on another adventure to prevent crime.  Episode 282, The White Moll, chapters ...

Episode 281: The White Moll, chapters 3-4

14 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In which the White Moll carries out her promise to Gypsy Nan and encounters The Adventurer.  Episode 281, The White Moll, chapters...

Episode 280: The White Moll, chapters 1-2

02 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In which we meet the White Moll.  Will she grant a desperate request for help, even if it puts her at great risk? Episode 280, The ...

Episode 279: A Matter of Importance, Part 2

24 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In which we learn how to outsmart delinks ... and Huks Episode 279, A Matter of Importance, part 2 (download or listen via this link) ...