In this episode, Kaylia gives a Spoiler Free Review of the 2024 historical fiction book James by Percival Everett… a retelling of the story of Huckleberry Finn from the point of view of Jim, the runaway slave side character from the Mark Twain classic. 

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James (Book Review)

Tragedy comedy and fiction

Brendan Shay Basham (Diné) is Tó Ts’ohnii (Big Water) and Bit’ah’nii (Folded-Arms People), born for bilagáana (Irish, Scottish, English, German). A writer, artist, educator, and recovering chef, Brendan was born in Alaska and raised in northern Arizona. He received his MFA from the Institute of American Indian Arts, and BA in Liberal Arts from the Evergreen State College. His debut novel, Swim Home to the Vanished, was released August 22, 2023, from Harper Books, flagship imprint of HarperCollins.

Brendan’s work has appeared in Puerto del Sol, Santa Fe Literary Review, Yellow Medicine Review, and Juked, among other publications. He is a recipient of Poetry Northwest’s inaugural James Welch Prize for Indigenous Writers, the Ucross Foundation’s first Native American Literary Award, and fellowships from the Truman Capote Trust, Writing By Writers, and Tin House. He is a fiction faculty member at UNR – Lake Tahoe’s Creative Writing MFA Program.

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The 2024 Visiting Writers Program is generously supported by The Rona Jaffe Foundation.

Visiting Writer Reading- Brendan Shay Basham 12/5/24

The first episode of 2025 features novelist Glen James Brown talking about his new novel, Mother Naked. We discuss using Northern dialect and Old English to create a unique narrative style, why his books are popular in France and the myths and legends that permeate Northern culture.

Find out more:
https://peninsulapress.co.uk/products/mother-naked
X:
https://x.com/Glen_J_Brown
https://x.com/PressPeninsula
BlueSky
https://bsky.app/profile/glenjamesbrown.bsky.social
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/glen_james_brown
https://www.instagram.com/presspeninsula

Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for Brass Band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

Episode 60: Glen James Brown

https://soundcloud.com/vanovano/sets/the-cosmic-voyages-of-captain
The "Payum" (the "Messenger"), the flagship of intergalactic exploration, was slowly approaching its destination. Through the vast bay windows, the crew gazed at a shimmering planet, bathed in the bright light of a nearby star. Onboard, the atmosphere oscillated between excitement and apprehension. No one knew what to expect. It was a first in human history: encountering an extraterrestrial civilization.

Captain Vano stood in silence, his hands clasped behind his back, while Graigue the Mad, the former pirate and now invaluable ally, nervously scanned the screens.
“This kind of calm isn’t natural,” he muttered under his breath.
Professor Arkinor, standing nearby, was intently focused on the projected data, his concentration unwavering. Beside him, Torni, the great humanist philosopher, appeared lost in thought, his face illuminated by a glimmer of hope.

As the ship began its descent, the tension steadily grew. The crew, gathered in the main hall, stared at the screens displaying the planet’s strange landscapes as they came into view. A dense, almost oppressive atmosphere cloaked the surface. The vegetation—or what resembled it—formed chaotic patterns, and mysterious structures emerged on the horizon. A heavy silence settled over the room, broken only by the faint hum of the landing engines.

When the Payum finally touched down, no one moved. Outside, a thick golden mist swirled just above the ground, obscuring almost everything. The crew waited, their eyes glued to the screens. Then, within the shifting fog, shadows appeared.

The entities moved forward slowly, barely visible at first. Their movements were strange, fluid, almost supernatural. As they drew closer, the star’s grazing light began to reveal their features. The crew exchanged uneasy glances. The forms were grotesque, their faces distorted by features the human mind could only describe as monstrous. Their mere sight triggered a primal fear.

Graigue, his hand on his weapon, muttered under his breath,
“If it’s a trap, I’m ready.”
Captain Vano, tense, hesitated to respond. He knew everything could fall apart in an instant. Even Professor Arkinor, usually unflappable, seemed completely stunned, his eyes wide like those of a toad under sudden pressure.

The entities continued to glide across the ground, their lower bodies concealed beneath garments that blended seamlessly with the mist. As they drew nearer, their grotesque and terrifying appearance became clearer. Their unrelenting approach heightened the crew’s anxiety.

The tension was unbearable.

And then Ambassador 1.618, a diplomat known for his audacity and humor, stepped forward. With an almost casual smile, he declared in a loud, clear voice,
“They’re hideous! … But not as much as my mother, and that doesn’t stop us from loving each other.”

A cold silence fell over the crew. Everyone froze, stunned by the absurdity of the statement. Then, as if a dam had burst, Graigue let out a booming laugh. His raspy chuckle echoed through the hall, quickly joined by the ambassador’s laughter and then the rest of the crew. Even Captain Vano couldn’t suppress an incredulous grin.

But the most surprising moment was yet to come. The entities themselves stopped and, to everyone’s astonishment, began to emit a strange, rhythmic sound. It was laughter. Alien, yet oddly human, their laughter was so infectious that it transformed the surreal encounter into a moment of shared joy. In an instant, fear and tension were replaced by a contagious hilarity.

This was the beginning of a new era, marked by a lasting friendship. And from this mysterious civilization would one day emerge the famous Different Brothers, the greatest players of human blues music the galaxy had ever known. Their music transcended species, reminding everyone that sometimes, a simple laugh can break down even the most formidable barriers.

The Third Kind Encounter

Part 19 : The Third Kind Encounter

In today’s podcast, Sally shares her favourite picture books to read aloud at library Storytime — and to her own little one at home.

Joy by Yasmeen Ismail 
https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1818650

If You Plant a Seed by Kadir Nelson 
https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1685490 

Sheep Go to Sleep by Nancy Shaw 
https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1686228 

We All Play by Julie Flett 
https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1946694 


Read Aloud Picture Books for Littles

Iris n’est pas le personnage principal de sa propre vie. En même temps, sa meilleure amie Nana est une magical girl connue mondialement ! Et ce n’est pas simple tous les jours pour elle…

Production Studio Post-Météore : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_bI7eAm2d7IULANYL8yMjRBvCSwUVlTF

Nana "Super Nana" du Studio Post-Météore

een kort verhaal, voorgelezen door de auteur; Jeroen Kraakman

doe nou niet alsof

A song about the 'Burning Bush' from the Bible. What if it carried the stories of karma, and justice? In this short story / song we explore this concept. Enjoy!

The Burning Bush

Prose only narration from the following pieces I've narrated
Eight Weeks Later by G.T. London
The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe
Hills Like White Elephants by Ernest Hemingway
The Dead by James Joyce

Narration Reel - Eden Gabay

Northern Voices explores Northern writers (published and unpublished), storytelling and publishing. The podcast is hosted by Jen Bowden, a writer, editor and journalist with a PhD in Creative Writing from Curtin University exploring biases against the North in the UK book industry.

'kleine fictie' is een collectie korte verhalen, geschreven en verteld door Jeroen Kraakman. De geluidstechnicus van deze opnames is Jan-Anne van der Wel.

🌟 **Join Me on This Musical Journey!** 🌟  

Listen to my music. 
I'm a traveler of Worlds. 
Creator of realms, and storyteller at heart. 

Never stop dreaming, never stop laughing, and never stop listening. 
Always do your own research. 
Protector of children and justice. 
I stand for unity and getting as many people to 5D as possible. 

In my free time I like to hang out with other Watchers and jump through timelines. Wanna know my story? 
Look at everything in Hollywood. Or just ask me? 

The people stole from the divine. So as rulers of this realm, they are now up for spiritual accountability. I have many names, but they call me the Fractal God, Diana aka Quantum Lyricist. I have worn the moniker of Cael (Lucifer), Hekate, St-Germain, Vishnu, Thoth, Isis; you name I've worn it. 

I can be every God, but not every God can be me. 
Proud Lyran 144 until the end of time. 
This is free as long as it's on this platform (occasionally some will be monetized), you know to live. 

My songs are my journal, and also now contain prophecy and information about our history that has been hidden. Enjoy!

Feel free to share here, but if you use it for nefarious purposes, you will be cursed threefold. This isn't a threat, it's literally written into the realm. Peace out, and see you soon. 

Enjoy and never forget, question everything!

FYI - since I'm a truthseeker and teller, I've been banned on multiple platforms due to issues with governments trying to suppress me. Money has exchanged hands. I'm an MKUltra victim and can provide proof. 

Follow the breadcrumbs and know I don't care what you think... but maybe you should care if I do care about you. Find me and feel horrified as the mask is ripped off. Light and love to all.

PS - Cat lover forever (Yes, I'm a F'ing cat lady Mr. Vance, what are you gonna do about it now?)

Comédienne voix off / doublage, audiobook, fiction sonore, pub, e-learning

Are you looking for something good to read? Or watch? Or listen to? Tune in to Fraser Valley Regional Library’s ReadRadio podcast for some great recommendations. In each episode we will highlight some of the library’s books, movies and TV shows that you might not know about. All reviewed materials are available for loan in the FVRL catalogue. 

Fraser Valley Regional Library is the largest public library system in British Columbia, with 25 community libraries serving nearly 680,000 people in its service area.

Book and movie nerds talking about books that were made into movies and movies that came from books!

Founded by artists in 1984, the Vermont Studio Center is an international artists' and writers' residency program in the United States, hosting artists and writers each month from across the country and around the world.

VSC provides studio residencies on an historic 30-building campus along the Gihon River in Johnson, Vermont, a village in the heart of the northern Green Mountains.

New tracks tagged #fiction