The Lady With The Toy Dog, by Anton Chekhov
A story of love and secrets ~ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Apr 01, 2023•51 min
LITURAE
Sink into a sanctuary of story, where the cadence of my voice and the hum of healing tones create a ritual of rest for the grown-up soul. LITURAE isn’t just a podcast. It’s a sonic refuge. A literary balm. A soft place to land.
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The Fortune-Teller, by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
I made a few mistakes in this reading, which I hope you'll forgive. I never practice these readings, due to my energy. If I add too many steps I'll stop doing these entirely. Leave me a note if you find these mistakes too distracting This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Mar 18, 2023•32 min
The Yellow Wallpaper, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
A woman goes through interesting changes while sleeping under a strange wallpaper This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Mar 11, 2023•54 min
The Man Who Would Be King, by Rudyard Kipling
Parents, I leave it up to your discretion as to whether your child should hear this. There is casual racism and misogyny in this tale, but I am intentionally reading from famous authors of days past—you get to hear from different cultures and viewpoints to get a sense of how the world used to be versus how it is now I hope you enjoy this reading. Since I am a spoonie, I don't rehearse my readings. I open the book and hit "record". Therefore, you'll hear me botch some of the names and words in th...
Mar 04, 2023•1 hr 55 min
The Death Of Ivan Ilych, by Leo Tolstoy—Final Chapters
Did not realize this "short story" would be so long! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Feb 25, 2023•25 min
The Death of Ivan Ilych, by Leo Tolstoy: parts 7–9
Ivan's poor health continues to decline, and he begins to feel disconnected from everyone. As his suffering continues, he begins to ask why this has happened to him, and if he brought this onto himself This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Feb 20, 2023•43 min
The Death of Ivan Ilych, by Leo Tolstoy–4-6 PG
Ivan Ilych finds that he is changing, and not for the better This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Feb 11, 2023•48 min
The Death of Ivan Illych, by Leo Tolstoy, parts 1–3
Apologies for the late upload. I am not familiar with this powerful story, and didn't realize it would result in *over four hours* in reading length, total. Here are parts 1–3, with a running time of approximately 2 hours. I will upload the remaining sections subsequent to this in the next few weeks' episodes, so you can learn the full tale This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com...
Feb 05, 2023•1 hr 12 min
The Necklace, by Guy de Maupassant
A tale of one woman’s happiness turning to misery with a surprise ending This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Jan 28, 2023•23 min
The Black Cat, by Edgar Allen Poe
i’m a big lover of poe, and have his complete works. tonight, i read a horror story about a man and his relationship with his cat. hint—the cat wins This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Jan 14, 2023•37 min
The College Essay Is Dead
an article from The Atlantic, written by Stephen Marche This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Jan 07, 2023•20 min
27 Ways to Stop Overthinking
Tonight I read you an article from Medium to help you stop overthinking This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Jan 04, 2023•40 min
A Wikipedia Article About the Malay Peninsula
Happy New Year! This reading is from a random Wikipedia article regarding the Malay Peninsula This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Jan 04, 2023•12 min
The Flying Trunk
This story comes to you from The Pink Fairy Book, translated from the German of Hans Anderson Hear a tale of a wise merchant who leaves his son his fortune, before the son receives a truly amazing gift This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Dec 17, 2022•13 min
The Slaying of The Tanuki
I’ve returned! I’ve been forced to abandon “Illusion, by Paula Volsky” for the time being, pending your feedback. Please read it, it’s fantastic and I wasn’t even at the really great parts yet. This reading comes from, “The Pink Fairy Book”, one of a series of (mostly cautionary) fairy tales from around the world. This particular story was translated from Japanese into German, and then to English. Please subscribe and visit my other online channels found in my profile This is a public episode. I...
Dec 10, 2022•14 min
Illusion, by Paula Volsky: Chapter 11
Eliste finally succumbs to Feronte's summons, and their assignation takes a shocking turn. Meanwhile, the defenses of the Beviere itself are crushed, while the Exalted within attempt to escape the teeming hoard that is determined to speak with King Dunulas. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Illusion, by Paula Volsky: Chapter Ten
What starts as the narrow escape of Shorvi Nirienne in the Eighth District, turns into a demonstration and then a full march of the people of Shereen upon the gates of the Beviaire, and we see The Crowd Queller use his terrifying device. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Jun 14, 2020•58 min
Illusion by Paula Volsky: Chapter Nine
The People’s Reparation Party has grown in power, and the Cavalier vo Meureille tries valiantly to convince Eliste and Zeralenn to leave Shereen. Meanwhile, Feronte sends a peculiar gift to Eliste that seems she can finally accept. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Jun 06, 2020•48 min
Illusion, by Paula Volsky: Chapter Eight
We finally meet Whiss v'Aleur, the firebrand philosopher and editor of Neighbor Jumalle's Complaint, which has caused such a stir among the lower classes in the streets of Shereen. We are also treated to a shocking display of magic from a surprising source; and we see the darker side of magical use. As tensions rise in the capital city, there are both perpetrators and victims; as lines are drawn and motives are made clearer. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other ...
May 16, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Illusion by Paula Volsky: Chapter Seven
Eliste gets to meet her fellow Maids of Honor and attends her first levee for Queen Lallazay, wherein she learns of the distressing news that is spreading around Shereen. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
May 05, 2020•1 hr
Illusion by Paula Volsky, Chapter Five
Wherein Eliste finally meets her indomitable grandmother, and sees the shocking reality of non-Exalted Shereenian life. (Please forgive my delay and the recording quality, I’m trying to find my rhythm and the right equipment.) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Apr 30, 2020•28 min
Illusion by Paula Volsky: Chapter Six
Eliste is finally presented at Court, where she meets the imperious Duke Feronte, and witnesses a display of magic that leaves her wondering. Meanwhile, Shorvi Nerienne makes a hasty escape. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Apr 30, 2020•41 min
Illusion, by Paula Volsky: Chapter Four
Where Dref Zeenoson’s flight from the Derrivale Estate is curiously questioned, then accepted, while Eliste must find another ladies’ maid and finish preparing, and then travel in excitement to her new post in the wondrous city of Sherreen. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Apr 04, 2020•53 min
Illusion by Paula Volsky: Chapter Three
Where Eliste solicits the help of her curious Uncle Quinz to aid in the release of Dref Zeenoson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Illusion by Paula Volsky: Chapter Two
Wherein Dref Zeenoson tries to intercede on behalf of Zhen Suboson to the Marquis vo Derrivale to belay Zhen’s punishment for reading forbidden and inflammatory pamphlets, and ends up being punished himself. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Mar 05, 2020•55 min
Illusion by Paula Volsky: Chapter One
In Chapter One, we meet Eliste vo Derrivale, the daughter of the Marquise vo Derrivale, and member of the Exalted of Vohnar, as she prepares for her upcoming ascension as ladies maid to The Queen next week. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr
How The Dragon Was Tricked
Just sit back and relax while I tell you a tale of a very clever young man This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Feb 16, 2020•8 min
The Cat’s Elopement
Two kitties seek to find happiness together. Read from The Pink Fairy Book, which attributes this tale to Japan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Feb 09, 2020•8 min
The Sprig of Rosemary
This tale comes from The Pink Fairy Book, which states its origin as Spain, 1885 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boudicasquest.substack.com
Feb 06, 2020•14 min
Little House on The Prairie, Ch. 7: The Wolf-Pack
Pa makes a visit to other settlers in the area while the family enjoys their newly-built home. That evening, they have a frightening encounter with the local wildlife. This book was the basis for the popular television show by the same name. There are themes in the book that describe attitudes that would be considered backward and racist today. It is not the intention to either highlight or censor these, but to let them stand as they are in the book, as a record of historical interest. Little Ho...
May 25, 2014•24 min
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