National Black Cat Day; Publication of Creative Compassion, Literature and Animal Welfare, by Michael J. Gilmour; Publication of Developing Animal Theology: An Engagement with Leonardo Boff, by Clair Linzey; Black Cat, by Rainer Maria Rilke.

Send us a text Ishara is thrilled to share her latest interview with Mac Barnett, the 2025-2026 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature! As the ninth writer to receive this prestigious honor, Mac has been inspiring young readers across the country with his imaginative stories and dedication to fostering a love of reading. Mac Barnett is a celebrated author known for his wildly creative and humor-filled books that captivate kids everywhere. In this delightful interview, Ishara and Ma...

In this charming new episode of Autumn Reads, we dust off another timeless tale from the Brothers Grimm, "The Travelling Musicians". Join us as a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster, each cast aside by the world, set out to forge a new life as musicians in Bremen. But along the way, their journey takes an unexpected turn filled with wit, wonder, and a dash of mischief. Cozy up and let this classic fable carry you away... 🎙️📚🍂 New episodes coming soon—subscribe to never miss a chapter! 📩

John reads William Shakespeare's Sonnet 129, "Th'expense of spirit in a waste of shame." He also discusses orgasmic poetry, Texas stupidity, Euripides, Dionysus, and a great Norm MacDonald joke.John Tessitore has been a journalist, editor, and biographer. He has taught history and literature at colleges around Boston, managed national policy studies on education and civil justice, and directs a language-education association. He serves as Co-Editor Across the Pond for The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press

In this humorous tall tale by Mark Twain, the narrator gets cornered by old Simon Wheeler, who launches into a long-winded story about a man named Jim Smiley, notorious for his obsessive betting habit in an old mining camp. Smiley would bet on anything, from horse races to cat fights, even training a frog named Dan'l Webster to be an exceptional jumper. The main anecdote describes how Smiley bet a stranger that Dan'l could outjump any frog, but while Smiley was finding a competitor frog for the

Salty Nuts interviews The Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo. They discuss SGT Report, Jim Fetzer, Trump's Zionist Cabinet, Thomas Massie whose Wife Died After he Exposed AIPAC and Cat Women. If you value this truth teller and can contribute to keep his reports coming, please do so by clicking on the links below: https://victorhugocollection.com NOTE: I've actually received emails from subscribers and patrons who used to support this podcast who were so incensed by my hosting GERTJAN ZWIGGELAAR on this

Listen to John Maytham's weekly book reviews and share his passion for literature. From fiction to non-fiction, John reads and reviews various books that would sit well on your reading list. Thriller: Black River by Nilanjana S. Roy Fiction: You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian Non-Fiction: In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss by Amy BloomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Wedding People" by Alison Espach it's a Novel published in 2024."The Wedding People" by Alison Espach is a novel that follows Phoebe Stone, a Victorian literature professor grappling with the aftermath of her husband's infidelity and the death of her beloved cat, Harry. Intending to end her life, Phoebe checks into the luxurious Cornwall Inn during a lavish wedding celebration. However, her plan is disrupted by a series of encounters with the wedding guests, including the bride, Lila, and the

Good afternoon and forgive the cheeky frog in my throat as I read more from TS Eliot and Bede.We awoke to snow in Dorset today, much to the delight of dog and horror of cat. Wishing you all a restful Thursday on this beautiful planet.Send us a textSupport the showThanks so much for dropping by. Very best wishes x

Hello, I would be honoured if you would join me in my Dorset garden as I read a little Bede and am joined by a wren and a protesting cat. The clocks have gone back in England but we will get through the long, dark nights together. One day at a time 🌳🌞Send us a textSupport the showThanks so much for dropping by. Very best wishes x

In the heart of a banyan tree in India, a cat, an owl, a lizard, and a mouse coexist, each navigating their own survival. This story explores the dynamics of their relationships, where the cunning mouse outwits the cat, only to face its own fate later. Through a series of suspenseful and thought-provoking events, the tale questions whether enemies can ever truly be friends and what it means to act according to one's nature. Dive into this captivating tale that mirrors the complexities of life.Tune