I'm sitting in the local library writing this podcast, and honestly, it is one of my favorite places to be. There are so many reasons to feel this way too. The Wenatchee library is situated in the center of town, close to the court house, the jail, and the other older, significant buildings. The south side of the library (1)overlooks Memorial Park. I wrote a ... Show More
Feb 2025
Porch Stories: Jewell Parker Rhodes on Ghosts, History, and Staying Open to Love
“For every child that thinks something is wrong with them, my books are saying, ‘be you, even if others can’t see you. The people who don’t see your beauty, see your glory–they have a problem. Something is wrong with their eyes, their soul.’” – Jewell Parker RhodesRaised mainly b ... Show More
48m 26s
Nov 2024
Où trouver des livres à Paris ? (Intermediate French Stories)
La lecture, c’est bien plus qu’un simple loisir !
C’est une porte ouverte sur des univers fascinants, qui nous permet de voyager sans bouger de chez soi.
J’ai toujours adoré la lecture, et ce depuis mon enfance, quand je passais des heures à dévorer des bandes dessinées.
Ces mome ... Show More
4m 28s
Dec 2024
Jorge Luis Borges, The Library Of Babel - Library, Universe, And Language
This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century philosophical short story writer, essayist, and poet Jorge Luis Borges's story "The Library Of Babel" which can be found in Collected Fictions. It focuses on the structure of the library in which human beings live their entir ... Show More
17m 46s
Oct 2024
Ep 448: Recommend me a thriller, but make it literary
This fall, we were excited to hear from you about the books that haunt you. and today's guest sent in a submission that caught everyone on our team's eye. We loved her interpretation of this theme. Today, Megan Reilly is joining Anne to talk about the books that linger in your br ... Show More
59m 13s
Jan 2025
61: LEARN ENGLISH FAST through Short Stories | The Cafe Reunion | English Listening Skills
This English lesson helps you improve your listening skills through a heartwarming short story, “The Cafe Reunion.” Alongside enjoying the story, you’ll learn 10 phrasal verbs and three idioms used in everyday English. To make the most of this lesson, listen to the story with sub ... Show More
12m 54s
Feb 2025
228 | Advanced - Short Story: The Phantom Librarian [English Listening Practice]
Title: The Phantom LibrarianLevel: Advanced (C1)#Story :Lydia, a young woman from the quiet town of Ridgewood, stumbles upon the mysterious library that no one in the town seems to talk about. Inside, she finds the enigmatic librarian, a ghostly figure shrouded in silence. Drawn ... Show More
8m 35s
Mar 2025
253 | Advanced - Short Story: The Ghost Librarian [English Listening Practice]
Title: The Ghost LibrarianLevel: Advanced (C1)#Story : Lydia, a young woman from the quiet town of Ridgewood, stumbles upon the mysterious library that no one in the town seems to talk about. Inside, she finds the enigmatic librarian, a ghostly figure shrouded in silence. Drawn b ... Show More
8m 35s