Sample of "A Christmas Carol", by Charles Dickens. Narrated by B.J. Harrison in 2018.

A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, 2018 Retail Sample

Upon finding a mysterious note at the scene of an accident, spunky Ann Beddingfeld throws caution to the wind and sets sail for an adventure to South Africa. She gets more thrills than she bargained for when she finds herself embroiled in a crooked diamond scheme, a murder, and in the clutches of the mysterious “Colonel". Written by the best-selling fiction writer of all time (according to Guinness), Agatha Christie.

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Sample of Man-size in Marble, by Edith Nesbit. Narrated by B.J. Harrison. Audiobook available at https://classictalesaudiobooks.com

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Sample of the audiobook of An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving, by Louisa May Alcott. Narrated by B.J. Harrison.

An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Sample, by Louisa May Alcott

Is a young man’s philandering ever really a victimless crime? D.H. Lawrence, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.&nbsp;  Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.&nbsp; We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles.&nbsp; Go to  and become a financial supporter today. A $5 dollar monthly donation gets you an $8 monthly coupon code for any audiobook order. Thank you so much.&nbsp; App users can watch a short video of me talking about another thing I love about the classics, if that’s your idea of a good time.&nbsp; If you’re in the mood for a good contemporary thriller, check out  on Audible. The link is in the show notes. When a biologist discovers a jellyfish that holds the secret to immortality, things start to spin out of control. Tapping into his years of medical experience, Hummel’s convincing thriller spans the globe as governments and mercenaries conspire to acquire the real essence of eternal life. I had a great time recording it. That’s , by Keith Hummel. Don’t miss it!&nbsp; David Herbert Lawrence was a novelist, poet, short story writer and essayist. His best known novels, including “Sons and Lovers”, “The Rainbow”, and “Lady Chatterley’s Lover”, were subjects of censorship trials for their radical use of strong language and sexuality. Lawrence was largely maligned and estranged during his career. However, E.M. Forster in an obituary notice challenged this view, dubbing Lawrence, “the greatest imaginative novelist of our generation”.&nbsp; Today’s story isn’t particularly racy at all, please don’t worry about that. But it’s elegantly written, and very powerful in it’s message. It’s from a collection of short stories written from 1913 – 1922, and takes place during World War I. Written a hundred years before the “Me Too” movement, this is one of the issues we’re still struggling with as a species. See if the punishment fits the crime. Then ask yourself why you came to that conclusion.&nbsp; And now, Tickets, Please, by D.H. Lawrence.&nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 846, Tickets, Please, by D.H. Lawrence

Will the joys of the Araby bazaar live up to the hype, or is this enthusiasm possibly misplaced? James Joyce, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.&nbsp;  Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.&nbsp; We are proudly supported by our listeners. We couldn’t do this without you. Your monthly donation helps in so many ways, and it also gives you access to more classic titles.&nbsp; Go to  and become a financial supporter today. A $5 dollar monthly donation gets you an $8 monthly coupon code for any audiobook order. Thank you so much.&nbsp; James Augustine Aloysius Joyce lived from 1882 – 1941, and is widely considered one of the most important writers of the 20th century. He contributed to the modernist avant-garde movement, and stream of consciousness writing. His most well-known works include The Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1916), Finnegan’s Wake (1939), and Ulysses (1922). Today’s story was published in the short story collection Dubliners in 1914. It centers around a coming-of-age narrator who is infatuated with his friend’s sister, and promises to get her something at the Araby bazaar.&nbsp; There are several themes touched on in Araby, many of which recur frequently in Dubliners. The meeting of imagination with reality, the consequences of idealization, The Catholic Church’s influence to shame desire and sensuality, among others. There is also a focus on the pain one feels when encountering love in reality, rather than in its idealized form.&nbsp; And now, Araby, by James Joyce.  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;

Ep. 849, Araby, by James Joyce

Everyone says Henry’s wife, Phoebe, has died. But to Henry, she’s still alive. Theodore Dreiser, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.&nbsp;  Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Two Vintage Episodes are released each week, so be sure to check your feed regularly. New episodes will be available every Friday. If you like the Vintage Episodes, please let us know by going to . Become a supporter, tell your friends, order an audiobook, or send us an email. You can also give us a review on Apple Podcasts. We’d love to hear if you like the older episodes.&nbsp; Theodore Dreiser was a leading figure of a new literary movement in America, replacing the observances of the Victorian days with new social problems that reflected the industrialization of America. His best known works are Sister Carrie (1922), and An American Tragedy (1925).&nbsp; Dreiser’s works are far from perfect, and tend to get longer as you read them. However, like many who brave new paths, the writers before Dreiser were remarkably different than those who followed him. While perhaps not a perfect guidepost, he nevertheless showed a new path and took a few wavering steps. The Lost Phoebe is the only one of Dreiser’s titles in the Classic Tales canon. I’ve tried to return to him over the past 16 years and it just hasn’t worked out. Strange, because The Lost Phoebe has some absolutely masterful moments.&nbsp; And now, The Lost Phoebe, by Theodore Dreiser.   &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 865, The Lost Phoebe, by Theodore Dreiser VINTAGE

Annette Brougham can't get any composing done with all the racket from the apartment upstairs. But when she meets the handsome, pompous tenant, her humor only improves slightly. P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.&nbsp;  Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.&nbsp; A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. Please help us to continue producing amazing audiobooks by going to , and becoming a supporter. New content is still coming your way on Fridays.&nbsp; Tomorrow is the Classic Tales Book Club! We’ll be meeting on Zoom on March 13th at 4:00PM pacific time, 7 PM Eastern Time. Zoom links will be sent through the newsletter, so be sure you’re subscribed and watching your emails. See you then!&nbsp; Today’s story is part of a collection of short stories titled, The Man Upstairs and Other Stories. It’s a compilation of various stories that don’t contain any of Wodehouse’s typical characters, and fall outside of any canon. I hope you like today’s installment!&nbsp; And now, “The Man Upstairs”, by P.G. Wodehouse.&nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 912, The Man Upstairs, by P.G. Wodehouse VINTAGE

Can Rikki-Tikki-Tavi protect his family from the deadly cobras of India? Rudyard Kipling,  today on The Classic Tales Podcast.&nbsp;  Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.&nbsp; A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. Please help us to continue producing amazing audiobooks by going to , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday.&nbsp; Keep an ear open for our Kickstarter for The Golden Triangle – the seventh novel in the Arsène Lupin series. We’re getting ready with boxed sets, special editions, and more! We’ll let you know when we’re ready to kick off.&nbsp; Today’s story is from The Jungle Book, a collection of stories by Rudyard Kipling. First published in 1894. I hope you like it. And now, Rikki Tikki Tavi, by Rudyard Kipling&nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 926, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, by Rudyard Kipling VINTAGE

The life of a scrivener is an existence resigned to the handwritten copying of law documents. One day something clicks in Bartleby, and his simple reply to everything is: “I prefer not to.” Herman Melville,  today on The Classic Tales Podcast.&nbsp;  Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.&nbsp; A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If the show has helped you find comfort, peace, or a quiet place to mentally rest, please help us to help more people like you by going to , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday.&nbsp; Keep an ear open for our Kickstarter for The Golden Triangle – the seventh novel in the Arsène Lupin series. We’ll let you know when we’re ready to kick off.&nbsp; Today’s story was published anonymously in 1853. Melville was in a bit of financial straits at the time, since his last two novels, Moby Dick and Pierre, didn’t sell well at all.&nbsp; Melville's major source of inspiration for the story was an advertisement for a new book,&nbsp;The Lawyer's Story, by James A. Maitland. This advertisement included the complete first chapter, which started: "In the summer of 1843, having an extraordinary quantity of deeds to copy, I engaged, temporarily, an extra copying clerk, who interested me considerably, in consequence of his modest, quiet, gentlemanly demeanor, and his intense application to his duties." Melville biographer&nbsp; said nothing else in the chapter besides this "remarkably evocative sentence" was notable. It's never directly addressed why Bartleby acts the way he does, and the author has left it open to interpretation. Many critics posit that his behavior is due to depression.&nbsp; And now, Bartleby, the Scrivener, by Herman Melville  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 932, Bartleby, the Scrivener, by Herman Melville VINTAGE

How can Jeeves help wrangle Bicky’s uncle – the hard-boiled egg? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.&nbsp;  Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.&nbsp; The Vintage Episode for the week is “Ligeia”, by Edgar Allan Poe. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.&nbsp; If the show has helped alleviate your stress, if it’s given you comfort, or if you’ve been able to discover authors and stories you might have missed on your own, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to help other folks like you. Please go to  and become a monthly supporter for as little as $5 a month. As a thank you gesture, we’ll send you a coupon code every month for $8 off any audiobook order. Give more, and you get more! Thanks for helping us out. &nbsp; Go to  and become a supporter today.&nbsp; Today’s story is another in the series of P.G. Wodehouse short stories found in the volume My Man Jeeves. In case you haven’t noticed, I’m recording anew all the stories in this volume. Some we’ve heard before, and some we haven’t. So while today’s story showed up as a vintage episode a few weeks back, I hope you won’t mind it again, recorded 15 years later. &nbsp; And now, Jeeves and the Hard-Boiled Egg, by P.G. Wodehouse&nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 935, Jeeves and the Hard-Boiled Egg, by P.G. Wodehouse

When the brilliant, raven-haired beauty Ligeia falls ill, will her genius be enough to help her recover? &nbsp;Edgar Allan Poe,  today on The Classic Tales Podcast.&nbsp;  Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.&nbsp; A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If the show has helped you find comfort, peace, or a quiet place to mentally rest, please help us to help more people like you by going to , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. Keep an ear open for our Kickstarter for The Golden Triangle – the seventh novel in the Arsène Lupin series. We’ll let you know when we’re ready to kick off.&nbsp; Playwright and critic George Bernard Shaw said of today’s story, “The story of the Lady Ligeia is not merely one of the wonders of literature: it is unparalleled and unapproached”. I hope you like it.&nbsp; And now, Ligeia, by Edgar Allan Poe&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;   &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 936, Ligeia, by Edgar Allan Poe VINTAGE

Can Jeeves scheme up a way for Corky’s uncle to approve of Corky’s fiancée? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.&nbsp;  Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “A Scandal in Bohemia”, by Arthur Conan Doyle. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday.&nbsp; If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to help other folks like you. Please go to  and become a monthly supporter for as little as $5 a month. As a thank you gesture, we’ll send you a coupon code every month for $8 off any audiobook order. Give more, and you get more! Thanks for helping us out. &nbsp; Go to  and become a supporter today.&nbsp; Today’s story is the final story in the series of P.G. Wodehouse short stories found in the volume My Man Jeeves. In case you haven’t noticed, I’m recording anew all the stories in this volume. Some we’ve heard before, and some we haven’t. So while today’s story has shown up before, I hope you won’t mind it again. &nbsp; And now, Leave It to Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse.  &nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 939, Leave It to Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse

Why does Paul feel like he just doesn’t fit in with this world? What will “not fitting in” do to him? &nbsp;Willa Cather,  today on The Classic Tales Podcast.&nbsp;  Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.&nbsp; A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday.&nbsp; Keep an ear open for our Kickstarter for The Golden Triangle – the seventh novel in the Arsène Lupin series. Two boxed sets are now available. We’ll let you know when we’re ready to kick off.&nbsp; In today’s story, Paul just doesn’t fit in. Cather layers on the different woes that Paul has to deal with. He uses art as an escape from reality. He also has had issues with his home life, etc. The author gently layers on the struggles of a character so effectively. By the end, we fully understand his motivations, which as it turns out, is heartbreaking.&nbsp; And now, Paul’s Case, by Willa Cather.  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 946, Paul's Case, by Willa Cather VINTAGE

Why is the enchanting young woman staying in the castle so tight-lipped about her past? &nbsp;J. Sheridan LeFanu, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &nbsp;  Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  &nbsp; The Vintage Episode for the week is “Frankenstein, Part 2 of 8”, by Mary Shelley. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. &nbsp; If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to help other folks like you. &nbsp; Please go to  and become a monthly supporter today. &nbsp; , by B. Traven is now available. If you’re a fan of the classic film, you’ve got to pick up the audiobook. A link can be found in the show notes, or you can go to classictalesaudiobooks.com and click the appropriate button. &nbsp; And now, “Carmilla”, Part 1 of 3, by J. Sheridan LeFanu. &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 973, Carmilla, Part 1 of 3, by J. Sheridan Lefanu

In the thunderous hills above Ingolstadt a creature is born. It is a being so horrible that its own creator turns away in disgust. Mary Shelley,  today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &nbsp;  Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  &nbsp; If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to , and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. &nbsp; , by B. Traven is now available. If you’re a fan of the film, you’ve got to pick up the audiobook. A link can be found in the show notes, or you can go to classictalesaudiobooks.com and click the appropriate button. &nbsp; And now, Frankenstein, Part 2 of 8, by Mary Shelley &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp;

Ep. 974, Frankenstein, Part 2 of 8, by Mary Shelley VINTAGE

Why are Carmilla and Laura suddenly sleepwalking? &nbsp;J. Sheridan LeFanu, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &nbsp;  Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  &nbsp; The Vintage Episode for the week is “Frankenstein, Part 3 of 8”, by Mary Shelley. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. &nbsp; If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to help other folks like you. &nbsp; Please go to  and become a monthly supporter today. &nbsp; , by B. Traven is now available. If you’re a fan of the classic film, you’ve got to pick up the audiobook. A link can be found in the show notes, or you can go to classictalesaudiobooks.com and click the appropriate button. &nbsp; And now, “Carmilla”, Part 1 of 3, by J. Sheridan LeFanu. &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 975, Carmilla, Part 2 of 3, by J. Sheridan LeFanu

Carmilla’s bloodthirsty nature is revealed. &nbsp;J. Sheridan LeFanu, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &nbsp;  Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  &nbsp; The Vintage Episode for the week is “Frankenstein, Part 4 of 8”, by Mary Shelley. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. &nbsp; If you have found value in the show, please consider becoming a monthly supporter. Help us to help other folks like you. &nbsp; Please go to  and become a monthly supporter today. &nbsp; , by B. Traven is now available. If you’re a fan of the classic film, you’ve got to pick up the audiobook. A link can be found in the show notes, or you can go to classictalesaudiobooks.com and click the appropriate button. &nbsp; And now, “Carmilla”, Part 3 of 3, by J. Sheridan LeFanu. &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 977, Carmilla, Part 3 of 3, by J. Sheridan LeFanu

A shot rings out, waking the household. A man stumbles out the front door followed by a dowdy woman with a revolver who shoots him again and again. W. Somerset Maugham, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &nbsp;  Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. &nbsp; If you’d like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. &nbsp; And if you can’t support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. It all helps. &nbsp; Today’s story was originally written in 1922, appearing in a collection of stories that came from Maugham’s travels in the Malay provinces. The racism in the story can be hard on the modern ear, but reflects the views of the time. Maugham uses racism as a literary device to fuel the tension in the story, to show the prejudices of the British toward the people they are exploiting. It also demonstrates how the native people in the region resent the British. So, if you’re feeling a bit uncomfortable, it’s by design. &nbsp; This is one of Maugham’s most famous short stories, and the 1940 Bette Davis film is an excellent adaptation. &nbsp; &nbsp; And now, The Letter, by W. Somerset Maugham. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 1015, The Letter, by W. Somerset Maugham

A political agitator gets a biblical reception in the veldt of South Africa.  Agatha Christie,  today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &nbsp;  Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  &nbsp; If you’d like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. &nbsp; And if you can’t support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. It all helps. Thank you so much. &nbsp; Agatha Christie has sold over 100 million books. Her works have been translated into over 100 languages. She was a nurse and later an apothecary’s assistant in World War I, where she gained her knowledge of poisons. &nbsp; Today’s story first appeared in the September 1922 issue of The Home: An Australian Quarterly. It was likely written when Christie was in Australia during her Grand Tour, having recently left South Africa, where she set the story. After the first World War, an ex-German soldier who has taken to being a paid political agitator flees for his life after some political work near Johannesburg. &nbsp; And now, The Wife of the Kenite, by Agatha Christie &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp;

Ep. 1021, The Wife of the Kenite, by Agatha Christie

Is there some sort of monster that lurks around 30,000 feet? One brave aviator is about to find out.  Arthur Conan Doyle,  today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &nbsp;  Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  &nbsp; If you’d like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. &nbsp; And if you can’t support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. It all helps. Thank you so much. &nbsp; Today’s story was first published in Strand Magazine in 1913. It has since been included in many anthologies and publications. &nbsp; And now, The Horror of the Heights, by Arthur Conan Doyle &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 1024, The Horror of the Heights, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE

An ugly policeman doesn’t have a lot of chances for love. Well then, what does he have to lose?  P.G. Wodehouse,  today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &nbsp;  Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  &nbsp; If you’d like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, , and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. &nbsp; And if you can’t support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. It all helps. Thank you so much. &nbsp; I recently finished recording the latest audiobook from Dean Koontz. Now he’s a pretty famous suspense writer, but with his latest book, Going Home in the Dark, it’s actually a comedy. He’s told me that in the past when he’s tried something like this, the publisher’s would push back. They just didn’t get it – that it was supposed to be funny. But Dean heard my audition and thought I’d get where he was going. He thinks I’ve done a “bang-up job” with it.&nbsp; He describes me as someone “who knows funny – and how not to oversell it”. &nbsp; So, to honor this good news, we have a P.G. Wodehouse story from the short story collection The Man with Two Left Feet. &nbsp; And now, The Romance of an Ugly Policeman, by P.G. Wodehouse &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 1023, The Romance of an Ugly Policeman, by P.G. Wodehouse

Pets can definitely brighten a dark life. Just make sure you treat them kindly. Or else.  Edgar Allan Poe,  today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &nbsp;  Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  &nbsp; For the past few months, I’ve been working on a way to create a kind of all-you-can-eat plan for The Classic Tales. So, coming soon, there will be a way to sign up for a subscription that will give you access to the entire Classic Tales Audiobooks library. The library contains dozens of titles that have never been on the podcast. And you’ll be able to stream and download everything. No coupon codes, no emails and download links. Two clicks and you’re streaming. If you want to download and listen offline, you can do that, too. &nbsp; Furthermore, folks with businesses, libraries, students, what have you, will be able to pay for a crazy low monthly subscription, and give complete access to all their people. This will be a great all-inclusive solution to your audiobook needs. You’ll always be able to find something that you like! The cost for what I’m calling the audiobook library card will be $6.99 per month. Access to everything. For the first month, it will be an early bird price of $4.99 per month. &nbsp; So, keep your ears peeled for new developments, and I’ll keep you up to date. For those who already support us at the $10/month rate or more, I plan to upgrade your subscription to include the Audiobook Library Card. Good things are coming! &nbsp; &nbsp; And now, The Black Cat, by Edgar Allan Poe &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 1032, The Black Cat, by Edgar Allan Poe VINTAGE

Can Sherlock Holmes solve an impossible locked room murder? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &nbsp;  Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  &nbsp; &nbsp; Have you wanted to try an audiobook and see if you’ll like it? Are you apprehensive to spend $15 on an audiobook you might not like? With the audiobook library card, you can sample as many titles as you like until you find one that sticks. For only $9.99 a month, you get unlimited downloads and streaming of the entire Classic Tales Library. No limits, just heavily curated, well produced audio, in so many genres, you’re sure to find something that hits that sweet spot. Go to  or follow the link in the show notes. &nbsp; Arthur Conan Doyle faced immense public pressure to bring back his famed sleuth after his showdown with Professor Moriarty at the Reichenbach Falls. Today’s story is included in the anthology, The Return of Sherlock Holmes. &nbsp; And now, The Adventure of the Empty House, by Arthur Conan Doyle &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 1090, The Adventure of the Empty House, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE

What simple delights are in store in a visit to the wooden clog maker who lives in the forest?  André Theuriet,  today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &nbsp;  Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  &nbsp; Well, it’s Black Friday, and for a limited time, you can get a subscription for the Audiobook Library Card for only $6.99, instead of the typical ridiculously low price of $9.99. This is your chance to lock in a monthly subscription at the lower price, saving $3 a month. Unlimited downloading and streaming of the Classic Tales Library can be yours for even less! &nbsp;Go to  or follow the link in the show notes.&nbsp; As a side note, I’m going to be playing Ebenezer Scrooge in Payson Community Theatre’s production of Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol. To celebrate, our VINTAGE episodes for December will be the original text of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, which I recorded in 2018, when my son Seven was playing Scrooge in High School. I guess we’ve come full circle.&nbsp; Today’s story appeared in a collection of Christmas stories by French and Spanish writers, translated by Antoinette Ogden. It’s a sweet story with some beautiful imagery. By the way, a sabotier is a maker of wooden shoes, or clogs. Enjoy! &nbsp; And now, Christmas in the Forest, by  André Theuriet &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 1091, Christmas in the Forest, by André Theuriet

What message does Jacob Marley bring Ebenezer Scrooge from beyond the grave? Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &nbsp;  Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  &nbsp; &nbsp; Did you know Charles Dickens wrote several Christmas Stories similar in length to A Christmas Carol? With the Audiobook Library Card, you can download The Christmas Stories of Charles Dickens and get not only the entire reading of A Christmas Carol, but also The Chimes, A Cricket on the Hearth, The Goblins and the Gravedigger, and The Life of Our Lord. Sign up during our holiday promotion, and lock in your low price of $6.99 a month, and enjoy all the Classic Tales you want all year round. &nbsp; Go to  or follow the link in the show notes. &nbsp; I’m performing as Ebenezer Scrooge at Payson Community Theatre’s production of Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol right now. Fun fact – Austin Bateman, the actor in the show who plays Young Scrooge, is a fan of the podcast. He’s done a great job interpreting how a younger BJ Harrison would sound as Scrooge. My son Seven picked up on what he was doing and complimented him on it. It’s a great show. If you’re in the area, there are three more performances. &nbsp; Today’s VINTAGE episode was recorded in 2018, when my son was Scrooge in high school. I thought it was time to revisit the story. There’s a reason it’s a classic! &nbsp; &nbsp; And now, A Christmas Carol, Part 1 of 4, by Charles Dickens &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 1092, A Christmas Carol, Part 1 of 4, by Charles Dickens VINTAGE

How much joy can a little girl’s dream inspire?  Louisa May Alcott,  today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &nbsp;  Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  &nbsp; For a limited time, you can get a subscription for the Audiobook Library Card for only $6.99, instead of the typical ridiculously low price of $9.99. This is your chance to lock in a monthly subscription at the lower price, saving $3 a month. Unlimited downloading and streaming of the Classic Tales Library can be yours for even less! &nbsp;Go to  or follow the link in the show notes. &nbsp; &nbsp; And now, A Christmas Dream, and How it Came True, by  Louisa May  Alcott &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 1093, A Christmas Dream, by Louisa May Alcott

What message does The Ghost of Christmas Past bring Ebenezer Scrooge from beyond the grave? Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &nbsp;  Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  &nbsp; &nbsp; Did you know Charles Dickens wrote several Christmas Stories similar in length to A Christmas Carol? With the Audiobook Library Card, you can download The Christmas Stories of Charles Dickens and get not only the entire reading of A Christmas Carol, but also The Chimes, A Cricket on the Hearth, The Goblins and the Gravedigger, and The Life of Our Lord. Sign up during our holiday promotion, and lock in your low price of $6.99 a month, and enjoy all the Classic Tales you want all year round. &nbsp; Go to  or follow the link in the show notes. &nbsp; I’m performing as Ebenezer Scrooge at Payson Community Theatre’s production of Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol right now. Fun fact – Austin Bateman, the actor in the show who plays Young Scrooge, is a fan of the podcast. He’s done a great job interpreting how a younger BJ Harrison would sound as Scrooge. My son Seven picked up on what he was doing and complimented him on it. It’s a great show. If you’re in the area, there are three more performances. &nbsp; Today’s VINTAGE episode was recorded in 2018, when my son was Scrooge in high school. I thought it was time to revisit the story. There’s a reason it’s a classic! &nbsp; &nbsp; And now, A Christmas Carol, Part 2 of 4, by Charles Dickens &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp;

Ep. 1094, A Christmas Carol, Part 2 of 4, by Charles Dickens VINTAGE

Who can lighten the friction between the folks on Blackburn Hill and those on Enderly Road? &nbsp;Lucy Maud Montgomery,  today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &nbsp;  Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  &nbsp; This is the final week where you can get a subscription for the Audiobook Library Card for only $6.99, instead of the typical ridiculously low price of $9.99. This is your chance to lock in a monthly subscription at the lower price, saving $3 a month. Unlimited downloading and streaming of the Classic Tales Library can be yours for even less! &nbsp;Go to  or follow the link in the show notes. &nbsp; &nbsp; And now, The Christmas Surprise on Enderly Road, by  Lucy Maud Montgomery &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 1095, The Christmas Surprise on Enderly Road, by Lucy Maud Montgomery

What message does The Ghost of Christmas Present bring Ebenezer Scrooge from beyond the grave? Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &nbsp;  Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  &nbsp; &nbsp; Did you know Charles Dickens wrote several Christmas Stories similar in length to A Christmas Carol? With the Audiobook Library Card, you can download The Christmas Stories of Charles Dickens and get not only the entire reading of A Christmas Carol, but also The Chimes, A Cricket on the Hearth, The Goblins and the Gravedigger, and The Life of Our Lord. Sign up during our holiday promotion, and lock in your low price of $6.99 a month, and enjoy all the Classic Tales you want all year round. &nbsp; Go to  or follow the link in the show notes. &nbsp; &nbsp; And now, A Christmas Carol, Part 3 of 4, by Charles Dickens &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 1096, A Christmas Carol, Part 3 of 4, by Charles Dickens VINTAGE

How can a good deed at Christmas backfire?  Agnes McClelland Daulton,  today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &nbsp;  Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  &nbsp; Do you plan on tackling some of those books you’ve always meant to get to next year? Is it time to take a whack at Ivanhoe, David Copperfield, or Plutarch’s Lives? With the Audiobook Library Card, you can sample all you want until you find the special title for that sweet spot. Unlimited downloading and streaming of the Classic Tales Library can be yours for even less! &nbsp;Go to  or follow the link in the show notes. &nbsp; &nbsp; And now, A Christmas Confession, by  Agnes McClelland Daulton  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 1097, A Christmas Confession, by Agnes McClelland Daulton

Can Ebenezer Scrooge become convinced to change his ways? Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &nbsp;  Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  &nbsp; &nbsp; Did you know Charles Dickens wrote several Christmas Stories similar in length to A Christmas Carol? With the Audiobook Library Card, you can download The Christmas Stories of Charles Dickens and get not only the entire reading of A Christmas Carol, but also The Chimes, A Cricket on the Hearth, The Goblins and the Gravedigger, and The Life of Our Lord. &nbsp; Go to  or follow the link in the show notes. &nbsp; &nbsp; And now, A Christmas Carol, Part 4 of 4, by Charles Dickens &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 1098, A Christmas Carol, Part 4 of 4, by Charles Dickens VINTAGE

When is a harmless prank not so harmless? I guess it depends on who you ask.&nbsp;Mary E. Wilkins Freeman,  today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  &nbsp;  Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  &nbsp; Do you plan on tackling some of those books you’ve always meant to get to next year? Is it time to take a whack at Ivanhoe, David Copperfield, or Plutarch’s Lives? With the Audiobook Library Card, you can sample all you want until you find the special title for that sweet spot. Unlimited downloading and streaming of the Classic Tales Library! And with your help, we’re planning on expanding it like never before. &nbsp;Go to  or follow the link in the show notes, and help us to keep the good stuff coming. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; And now, Honorable Tommy, by  Mary E. Wilkins Freeman  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 1099, Honorable Tommy, by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

This is a sample from Thrill of Love, by Melissa Foster. In it, Aiyla discovers that she has bone cancer. Jon, the doctor, and Ty, her fiancee are also present.

BJ Harrison Romance Demo 2018

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North Texas accent

Sample of BJ Harrison's RP British accent

RP British Accent

Retail sample of "Deathworld" by Harry Harrison. Narrated by BJ Harrison

Deathworld Retail Sample

"BJ Harrison is a master at his craft, with smooth narration skills that reflect every nuance of emotion and bring stories to life with every breath. He's professional, efficient, and I highly recommend his services." -New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster
BJ Harrison has recorded in virtually every genre to astounding acclaim. His ability to create compelling character voices and use convincing, authentic accents when needed has consistently transformed written words into breath-taking performances. Gothic castles, Victorian England, dystopian futures, contemporary romances and heart-stopping thrillers have all been elevated to the next level through the considerable abilities of BJ Harrison.
BJ Harrison has recorded in virtually every genre to astounding acclaim. His audiobook of Hamlet was one of Audible's top selling Shakespeare titles in March of 2014, and his humorous audiobook, The PG Wodehouse Collection is currently the bestselling Wodehouse title at Audible (April 2016). His recording of Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart was the #2 bestselling audiobook at the iTunes store in 2008. He has received hundreds of rave reviews for his audiobook work, and has been hired by contemporary New York Times bestselling novelists to produce their audiobooks, including Kristen Painter, HM Ward and Melissa Foster. To date, he has recorded over 330 audiobooks, and produced over 110 projects through ACX. 

The Classic Tales Podcast, which made its debut in 2007, was named "One of the Top Podcasts of 2007" by iTunes. As of April 2016, it has had over 13 million downloads, and is still a steady fixture as one of iTunes' Top Literature Podcasts. The episode featuring Poe's The Pit and the Pendulum, was ranked as the #3 Top Overall Podcast, right behind This American Life. 

His work has received over 7000 five-star reviews on iTunes and Audible.com. You can explore his library of classic titles at his website: www.thebestaudiobooks.com
BJ Harrison has also appeared in Commercials, on Television and in Feature Films
Clients include: Audible Studios, FOX, Redwood Audiobooks, Lumenas Animation Studios, Ageless Animation, Magic Lamp Press, The World Literary Café, Sugar Skull Books and many others. 
“I've been listening to audiobooks for many years and have come to appreciate not only the authors, but the people who read them as well. In the world of audiobooks the reader is essential for a good listening experience, and BJ Harrison is one of the best... if not the best. I'm a fan of his and have spent many hours listening to and enjoying his work.” – Academy-Award-winning film composer Joe Renzetti

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