Marilyn Lightstone Reads

The Woman in White: The First Epoch: Part 2, Chapters 3 - 4

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Gilmore receives a letter from Marian announcing the date of Laura’s wedding. Later, Mr. Gilmore arrives at Limmeridge to discuss matters with M...

The Woman in White: The First Epoch: Part 2, Chapter 2

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Gilmore spends the next few days at Limmeridge with Laura, Marian, and Sir Percival, who remains cheerful and lively despite Laura’s continued d...

The Woman in White: The First Epoch: Part 2, Chapter 1

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The narrative is resumed by Mr. Gilmore, a lawyer for Marian Halcombe and Laura Fairlie It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic reading...

The Woman in White: The First Epoch: Part 1, Chapters 14 - 15

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Walter returns to Limmeridge and tells Marian what he has found out. Later, Marian and Walter find that Mr. Gilmore has just arrived to help finalize ...

The Woman in White: The First Epoch: Part 1, Chapter 13

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As two women approach the grave, Walter suspects that one is Anne Catherick, the woman in white... It's classic literature brought to life with drama...

The Woman in White: The First Epoch: Part 1, Chapters 11 - 12

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Walter feels that some threat hangs over Laura, Marian, and himself. Later, Walter and Marian head into the village for answers and encounter a school...

The Woman in White: The First Epoch: Part 1, Chapters 9 - 10

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As soon as the opportunity arises, Marian asks Laura if she remembers Anne Catherick. Later, Walter feels a terrible premonition that he is soon to be...

The Woman in White: The First Epoch: Part 1, Chapter 8

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marian takes Walter for a walk in the grounds and tells him that, although, she has found no evidence yet among her mother’s letters of a connection...

The Woman in White: The First Epoch: Part 1, Chapter 7

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Fairlie commissions Walter to examine a collection of English watercolors that he owns and decide their value. It's classic literature brought to...

The Woman in White: The First Epoch: Part 1, Chapters 5 - 6

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Walter is horrified to hear that the woman in white clothes has escaped from an asylum. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic reading...

The Woman in White: The First Epoch: Part 1, Chapter 4

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Walter is shocked to find a woman dressed in white clothes standing in the road behind him. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic rea...

The Woman in White: The First Epoch: Part 1, Chapters 1 - 3

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing Marilyn Lightstone Reads The Woman in White, the seventh book in her popular podcast series, with 300,000 downloads and counting! A gripp...

A Room with a View: Chapter 20

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Miss Alans did go to Greece, and beyond. They ended up going around the whole world. But they went without Lucy... It's classic literature brough...

A Room with a View: Chapter 19

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy and Mrs. Honeychurch meet with the Miss Alans to discuss making the final preparations for their trip to Greece. It's classic literature brought...

A Room with a View: Chapter 18 (Part 2)

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Beebe wonders why Lucy needs so desperately to go to Greece It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM...

A Room with a View: Chapter 18 (Part 1)

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Beebe rides his bicycle to Windy Corner, bringing amusing news... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Class...

A Room with a View: Chapter 17

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy resolves never to marry and tells Cecil many of the things that George has helped her to realize... It's classic literature brought to life with...

A Room with a View: Chapter 16

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy tries to suppress her feelings and thinks that she must rid herself of George and maintain her engagement to Cecil... It's classic literature br...

A Room with a View: Chapter 15

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A bad novel called Under a Loggia, a library book of Cecil's, is found on the path at Windy Corner. It's classic literature brought to life with dram...

A Room with a View: Chapter 14

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy prepares for the external situation of Sunday, but she avoids self-examination. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings b...

A Room with a View: Chapters 12 & 13

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Beebe and Freddy go to see the Emersons, who have just moved in. Later, while having tea with Mrs. Butterworth, Mrs. Honeychurch, and Cecil, Lucy...

A Room with a View: Chapters 10 & 11

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy's family history is explained and later Lucy is in London visiting with Cecil's mother when the Emersons move into Cissie Villa It's classic lit...

A Room with a View: Chapter 09

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mrs. Honeychurch, Lucy, and Cecil attend a neighborhood garden party. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Class...

A Room with a View: Chapter 08

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part Two begins at the Honeycomb home in Surrey, England, many months since Lucy kissed George in Italy... It's classic literature brought to life wi...

A Room with a View: Chapter 07

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the picnic clearly a failure, the group gathers for the return voyage. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New...

A Room with a View: Chapter 06

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Reverend Arthur Beebe, the Reverend Cuthbert Eager, Mr. Emerson, Mr. George Emerson, Miss Eleanor Lavish, Miss Charlotte Bartlett, and Miss Lucy H...

A Room with a View: Chapter 05

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy has no one with whom she can speak about what happened and is disturbed by her memories of the murder the day before. It's classic literature br...

A Room with a View: Chapters 03 & 04

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Beebe remarks that if Lucy ever learns to live as well as she plays the piano, that it would be a great event. Later, longing adventure, Lucy wan...

A Room with a View: Chapter 02

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Miss Bartlett argues politely with Lucy about whether or not she should accompany Lucy on a bit of sightseeing... It's classic literature brought to l...

A Room with a View: Chapter 01

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marilyn Lightstone reads the timeless Edwardian tale from E.M. Forster, A Room with a View, the sixth book in our podcast series “Marilyn Lightstone...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 59 - 61

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth tells Jane about Darcy’s intention to marry her. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 57 - 58

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A letter arrives from Mr. Collins that suggests that an engagement between Darcy and Elizabeth is imminent. It's classic literature brought to life w...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 54 - 56

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth accepts that having been refused by her once, Darcy will not ask her to marry him again. Meanwhile, Mr. Bingley tells Jane that he will ask ...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 52 - 53

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mrs. Gardiner replies to Elizabeth that it was Darcy who found Lydia and Wickham, and Darcy who paid Wickham the money that facilitated the marriage. ...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 49 - 51

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth realizes that her opinion of Darcy has changed so completely that if he were to propose to her again, she would accept. It's classic liter...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 47 - 48

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Gardiner attempts to reassure his niece that Wickham will certainly marry Lydia because he will not want his own career and reputation ruined. It...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 44 - 46

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth panics, realizing that if Wickham does not marry Lydia, the reputations of both Lydia and the entire family will be ruined. It's classic li...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 42 - 43

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As Elizabeth tours the beautiful estate of Pemberley with the Gardiners, she imagines what it would be like to be mistress there, as Darcy’s wife I...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 39 - 41

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

News spreads that Wickham is no longer interested in Miss King, who has gone to Liverpool to stay with her uncle. It's classic literature brought to ...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 36 - 38

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth's feelings toward Darcy suddenly enter into flux. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's ...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 34 - 35

21 Oct 2021

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Darcy admits to attempting to break Bingley’s romance with Jane and offers his account of Wickham’s doings. It's classic literature brought to li...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 31 - 33

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte declares that Darcy must be in love with Elizabeth... or it is perhaps Colonel Fitzwilliam who is interested in her. It's classic literatu...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 28 - 30

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lady Catherine grills Elizabeth concerning her upbringing, deciding that the Bennet sisters have been badly reared. It's classic literature brought ...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 25 - 27

11 Oct 2021

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Elizabeth travels with Sir William Lucas to visit Charlotte and her new husband, Mr. Collins. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic r...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 22 - 24

07 Oct 2021

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Mrs. Bennet’s hopes of seeing her daughters wed fade rapidly. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical F...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 19 - 21

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Miss Bingley warns Elizabeth not to trust Wickham, meanwhile Mr. Collins realizes that Darcy is related to his patroness, Lady Catherine. It's classi...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 17 - 18

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At the ball, Elizabeth's unhappiness reaches its peak when she finds herself dancing with Darcy. It's classic literature brought to life with dramati...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 15 - 16

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling a sense of obligation to the Bennet family because of the entail, Mr. Collins plans to ask one of the Bennet daughters to marry him. It's cla...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 11 - 14

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Troubled by his fascination with Elizabeth, Darcy resolves to pay her less attention while she remains at Netherfield. It's classic literature broug...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 8 - 10

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth implies that Darcy is far too demanding... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 5 - 7

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone agrees that Mr. Darcy, despite his family and fortune, is too proud to be likable. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic rea...

Pride & Prejudice: Chapters 1 - 4

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." From its immortal opening sen...

Age of Innocence: Chapter 34 (conclusion)

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Twenty-Six years later, Newland Archer reflects on his life. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's...

Age of Innocence: Chapters 32 & 33

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Newland decides he will now come clean with May about Ellen and ask for her to set him free... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic ...

Age of Innocence: Chapter 31

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Newland reflects that society is more understanding of adulterous women than adulterous men. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic re...

Age of Innocence: Chapters 29 & 30

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"We're near each other only if we stay far from each other." It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's...

Age of Innocence: Chapters 27 & 28

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Letterblair tells Newland Archer that Julius Beaufort is on the verge of bankruptcy because of his "business irregularities." It's classic litera...

Age of Innocence: Chapter 26

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At Thanksgiving dinner during the second year of Newland Archer's marriage, Mrs. Archer bemoans the degradation of New York society because of the inf...

Age of Innocence: Chapter 25

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the street in New York, Newland sees the familiar face of M. Rivière, whom Count Olenski sent to secure Ellen's return, who wishes now to discuss ...

Age of Innocence: Chapters 23 & 24

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Energized by the prospect of seeing Ellen, Newland experiences only a brief prick of conscience when he lies to May about having business in Boston......

Age of Innocence: Chapter 22

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Emerson Sillerton and his wife, Amy, are holding a party for the Blenkers, the unconventional family Ellen is staying with. It's classic li...

Age of Innocence: Chapter 21

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Back in New York, Newland settles into a comfortably busy routine much like he had before the wedding. It's classic literature brought to life with d...

Age of Innocence: Chapter 20

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

May and Newland begin their married life together a three-month tour of Europe It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The ...

Age of Innocence: Chapter 19

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Soon after Easter, Newland and May are married. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM's Marilyn Ligh...

Age of Innocence: Chapter 18

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Newland tells Ellen of May's urging him to end the engagement if he loves another woman more. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic r...

Age of Innocence: Chapter 17

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Newland returns to New York and learns Ellen Olenska visited his mother while he was in Florida. It's classic literature brought to life with dramati...

Age of Innocence: Chapter 16

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Newland Archer surprises the Wellands with his unexpected arrival at their house in St. Augustine. It's classic literature brought to life with drama...

Age of Innocence: Chapter 15

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Newland Archer calls on Ellen Olenska at Skuytercliff and Ellen agrees to explain herself. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic read...

Age of Innocence: Chapters 13 & 14

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Newland realizes Ellen knows it is he who has been sending her unsigned bouquets of yellow roses. It's classic literature brought to life with dramat...

Age of Innocence: Chapter 12

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Newland Archer tells Ellen Olenska that news of her divorce will cause scandal.  It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by T...

Age of Innocence: Chapter 11

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Newland Archer is charged by his boss, Mr. Letterblair, to handle the case of Ellen Olenska's divorce. It's classic literature brought to life with d...

Age of Innocence: Chapter 10

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Newland Archer tells May Welland about sending Ellen Olenska flowers, but not about visiting her. It's classic literature brought to life with dramat...

Age of Innocence: Chapter 9

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Newland visits Ellen Olenska who, he observes, lives in an unfashionable neighborhood populated by artistic types. It's classic literature brought to...

Age of Innocence: Chapter 8

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At the van der Luydens' dinner, Ellen Olenska repeatedly breaks social protocol and Newland Archer is thrilled and intrigued by her frankness. It's c...

Age of Innocence: Chapters 6 & 7

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Lovell Mingotts plan a "formal dinner" to introduce Ellen Olenska to society, but almost all the invitations sent are declined without excuse. It...

Age of Innocence: Chapter 5

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Sillerton Jackson comes to dinner at the Archer house to discuss the matter of Ellen Olenska. It's classic literature brought to life with drama...

Age of Innocence: Chapters 3 & 4

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At the ball, Archer and May officially announce their engagement. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical ...

Age of Innocence: Chapters 1 & 2

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is the fourth book in our Marilyn Lightstone Reads podcast series, featuring the acclaimed Canadian Actress, Television, and Radio host Marilyn L...

Marilyn Lightstone Reads Age of Innocence

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who's listening to Marilyn Lightstone Reads? With over 100,000 downloads to date, well, everyone! Now Marilyn Lightstone Reads the Pulitzer Prize winn...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 38 (conclusion)

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"When I left Queen’s my future seemed to stretch out before me like a straight road. Now there is a bend in it. It has a fascination of its own, tha...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 37

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anne must face grief head on when Green Gables suffers a sudden loss in the death of a loved one. It's classic literature brought to life with dramat...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 35-36

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anne’s homesickness wears off as the school year progresses. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classical FM'...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 33-34

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Diana, now locally famous for her fashion sense, helps Anne dress for a performance at the upscale White Sands Hotel It's classic literature brought t...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 31-32

01 Apr 2021

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After a rich summer free of studying, Anne returns to school with vigor and ambition. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings b...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 30

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marilla tells Anne that Miss Stacy has invited Anne to join a group of advanced scholars who will study every day after school to prepare for the entr...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 29

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aunt Josephine invites Anne and Dianna to her mansion in Charlottetown to see The Exhibition It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic rea...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 27-28

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marilla discovers that Anne has attempted to change the colour of her hair with disastrous results It's classic literature brought to life with drama...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 25-26

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew notices that Anne is dressed differently from her friends. It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New Classica...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 23-24

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of summer, Diana Barry invites all the girls in the Sunday school class to her house for a party. It's classic literature brought to life w...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 21-22

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marilla allows Anne to bake a layer cake for the visiting Mr. and Mrs. Allan It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The Ne...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 19-20

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anne explains to Marilla that in celebration of Diana’s birthday, Mrs. Barry has agreed to let Diana invite Anne to a Debating Club concert and spen...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 17-18

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Diana is still forbidden to play with Anne but then one night Diana rushes to Anne with worry that her three-year-old sister Minnie May is sick with t...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 16

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marilla announces that she will be away for the day and adds that Anne may invite Diana over for tea. It's classic literature brought to life with dr...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 15

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anne adjusts to school life but must face the unjust punishments of her headmaster It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by ...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 14

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Two days before the picnic, Marilla notices that her brooch is missing... It's classic literature brought to life with dramatic readings by The New C...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 11-13

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marilla shows Anne her three new dresses, all of which are ugly and none of which have puffed sleeves... It's classic literature brought to life wit...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 09-10

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anne flies into a fury when Mrs. Rachel Lynde visits and sizes up Anne, criticizing her hair and beauty. It's classic literature brought to life wit...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 06-08

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marilla and Anne travel to Ms. Spencer's orphanage to discuss the mistake and Marilla makes up her mind about Anne's future. It's classic literature b...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 03-05

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anne realizes that she is not wanted when she arrives at Green Gables and meets an astonished Marilla. The Cuthberts discuss what to do with the mix-u...

Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 02

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Cuthbert arrives at train station to discover there has been a mix-up when he meets a young girl named Anne Shirley in place of the orphan boy...