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Hands-free reading! I do the heavy lifting, all you have to do is listen! Classic novels read aloud from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Episodes

  • Mrs Dalloway, Part 4

    This episode covers Part 4 of Virginia Woolf's 1925 novel, Mrs Dalloway. This is part 4 out of 18 parts of the novel.

  • Mrs. Dalloway, Part 3

    This episode covers Part 3 of Virginia Woolf's 1925 novel, "Mrs. Dalloway". Scott's Literary Lounge presents this installment.

  • Mrs. Dalloway, Part 2

    Scott presents Part 2 of Virginia Woolf's 1925 novel, Mrs. Dalloway. He explains his approach to dividing the novel into 18 episodes due to its lack of chapters, prioritizing narrative flow and reasonable episode length.

  • Mrs. Dalloway, Part 1

    This episode covers Part 1 of Virginia Woolf's "Mrs. Dalloway." It references The Greatest Books website's ranking of the novel and Woolf herself, explaining the algorithm used for their rankings.

  • Mrs. Dalloway - Author and Novel Introduction

    Mrs. Dalloway, by Virginia Woolf, is the 32nd greatest book according to The Greatest Books website. This site uses an algorithm analyzing 733 book lists to rank authors and books.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 57

    This episode covers Chapter 57 of Charles Dickens' The Pickwick Papers, the final chapter, which details the dissolution of the Pickwick Club and concludes the story to everyone's satisfaction.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 56

    Chapter 56 of Charles Dickens's The Pickwick Papers details a conference involving Mr. Pickwick and Samuel Weller, attended by Weller's parent. An old gentleman in a snuff-colored suit makes an unexpected appearance.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 55

    Chapter 55 of Charles Dickens's The Pickwick Papers features Mr. Solomon Pell and a committee of coachmen organizing the affairs of the elder Mr. Weller. The chapter is part of the 1837 publication.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 54

    This episode covers Chapter 54 of Charles Dickens's "The Pickwick Papers," published in 1837. The chapter title indicates it contains particulars relative to the Double Knock and specific disclosures concerning Mr. Snodgrass.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 53

    Chapter 53 of Charles Dickens' The Pickwick Papers covers the final exit of Mr. Jingle and Job Trotter, alongside a busy morning in Grey's Inn Square, ending with a knock at Mr. Perker's door.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 52

    This episode provides a reading of chapter 52 of The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, focusing on changes in the Weller family and the downfall of Mr. Stiggins. It is part of a series covering the novel, which was published in 1837.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 51

    Chapter 51 of Charles Dickens' The Pickwick Papers features Mr. Pickwick meeting an old acquaintance. This encounter leads to the revelation of significant information concerning two powerful public men.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 50

    This episode covers Chapter 50 of Charles Dickens's The Pickwick Papers, titled "How Mr. Pickwick sped upon his Mission, and how he was reinforced in the Outset by a most unexpected Auxiliary."

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 49

    This episode covers Chapter 49 of Charles Dickens's "The Pickwick Papers," subtitled "Containing the Story of the Bagman's Uncle."

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 48

    Chapter 48 of Charles Dickens' "The Pickwick Papers" is discussed, focusing on Mr. Pickwick and Samuel Weller's efforts to reason with Mr. Benjamin Allen and Mr. Robert Sawyer. This episode covers a segment of the 1837 novel.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 47

    Chapter 47 of The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, published in 1837, focuses on business matters concerning Dodson and Fogg, the unexpected reappearance of Mr. Winkle, and Mr. Pickwick's benevolence overcoming his obstinacy.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 46

    Scott's Literary Lounge presents Chapter 46 of Charles Dickens's "The Pickwick Papers." This chapter, recorded in 1837, features an act described as having delicate feeling mixed with pleasantry, performed by Messrs. Dodson and Fogg.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 45

    This episode covers Chapter 45 of Charles Dickens's The Pickwick Papers, focusing on an interview involving Mr. Samuel Weller and a family, as well as Mr. Pickwick's resolution to engage less with his immediate surroundings.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 44

    Chapter 44 of Charles Dickens's The Pickwick Papers covers events in the Fleet Prison, including Mr. Winkle's strange behavior and the eventual release of a Chancery Prisoner.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 43

    This episode covers Chapter 43 of Charles Dickens' 1837 novel, The Pickwick Papers, focusing on the events described in the chapter title, "Showing how Mr. Samuel Weller got into Difficulties".

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 42

    Chapter 42 of The Pickwick Papers, by Charles Dickens, illustrates how adversity leads to unusual companions. This chapter includes a surprising announcement from Mr. Pickwick to Mr. Samuel Weller.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 41

    This episode covers Chapter 41 of Charles Dickens's "The Pickwick Papers," detailing Mr. Pickwick's entry into the Fleet prison, the other prisoners he encountered, and his overnight stay.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 40

    This episode covers Chapter 40 of Charles Dickens' 1837 novel, The Pickwick Papers. The chapter is titled "Introduces Mr. Pickwick to a new and not uninteresting Scene in the great Drama of Life".

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 39

    This episode covers Chapter 39 of Charles Dickens' 'The Pickwick Papers', focusing on Mr. Samuel Weller's mission of love and its outcome.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 38

    Chapter 38 of Charles Dickens's 1837 novel, The Pickwick Papers, is presented. The chapter is titled "How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire."

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 37

    Chapter 37 of The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens covers Mr. Weller's absence from a social event he attended and a confidential mission assigned to him by Mr. Pickwick.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 36

    This episode covers Chapter 36 of Charles Dickens' The Pickwick Papers, published in 1837. The chapter includes the Legend of Prince Bladud and a significant event involving Mr. Winkle.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 35

    Chapter 35 of Charles Dickens's 1837 novel, The Pickwick Papers, is summarized. The chapter is titled "In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath; and goes accordingly."

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 34

    This episode covers Chapter 34 of Charles Dickens's 1837 novel, The Pickwick Papers. The chapter is dedicated to the detailed reporting of the trial involving Bardell and Pickwick.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 33

    In this episode of Scott’s Literary Lounge, the host covers Chapter 33 of Charles Dickens’ 1837 novel, The Pickwick Papers. The discussion focuses on Mr. Weller's views on literary composition and a plot involving the Reverend Mr. Stiggins.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 32

    Chapter 32 of Charles Dickens' 1837 novel, The Pickwick Papers, is discussed. The episode focuses on the detailed description of a bachelor's party hosted by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his lodgings in the Borough.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 31

    This episode covers Chapter 31 of Charles Dickens's 'The Pickwick Papers,' originally published in 1837. The chapter is noted to be about law and legal authorities.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 30

    This episode covers Chapter 30 of Charles Dickens' The Pickwick Papers, detailing the Pickwickians' interactions with two professionals and their experiences on the ice.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 29

    This episode covers Chapter 29 of Charles Dickens's "The Pickwick Papers", titled "The Story of the Goblins who stole a Sexton". The chapter is part of the 1837 publication.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 28

    Chapter 28 of The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, published in 1837, is a "good-humoured Christmas Chapter" that describes a wedding and other seasonal activities. The author notes these customs are not as widely observed in modern tim…

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 27

    Chapter 27 of 'The Pickwick Papers' by Charles Dickens, published in 1837. The chapter follows Samuel Weller on a journey to Dorking, where he encounters his mother-in-law.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 26

    This episode covers Chapter 26 of Charles Dickens's 1837 novel, "The Pickwick Papers," focusing on the legal proceedings in the case of Bardell versus Pickwick.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 25

    This episode of Scott's Literary Lounge covers Chapter 25 of Charles Dickens's The Pickwick Papers. The chapter, published in 1837, includes events concerning Mr. Nupkins and Mr. Weller.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 24

    Chapter 24 of Charles Dickens's "The Pickwick Papers" details events involving Mr. Peter Magnus and a middle-aged lady, which result in the Pickwickians facing legal consequences. This chapter was published in 1837.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 23

    This episode covers Chapter 23 of Charles Dickens's "The Pickwick Papers," titled "In which Mr. Samuel Weller begins to devote his Energies to the Return Match between himself and Mr. Trotter."

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 22

    In Chapter 22 of Charles Dickens's The Pickwick Papers, Mr. Pickwick travels to Ipswich and experiences a romantic adventure involving a middle-aged lady.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 21

    Chapter 21 of Charles Dickens's 'The Pickwick Papers' is presented. The chapter is titled 'In which the old Man launches forth into his favourite Theme, and relates a Story about a queer Client'.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 20

    Chapter 20 of Charles Dickens' The Pickwick Papers details the business practices of Dodson and Fogg, the leisurely activities of their clerks, an emotional reunion for Mr. Weller, and a meeting at the Magpie and Stump.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 19

    Chapter 19 of Charles Dickens' "The Pickwick Papers" is discussed. The chapter title is "A pleasant Day with an unpleasant Termination."

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 18

    This episode covers Chapter 18 of Charles Dickens's "The Pickwick Papers," published in 1837. The chapter illustration focuses on two main points: the power of hysterics and the force of circumstances.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 17

    This episode covers Chapter 17 of Charles Dickens's 'The Pickwick Papers,' originally published in 1837. The chapter is titled 'Showing that an Attack of Rheumatism, in some Cases, acts as a Quickener to inventive Genius.'

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 16

    This episode covers Chapter 16 of Charles Dickens's "The Pickwick Papers," originally published in 1837. The chapter is noted as being highly adventurous.

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 15

    This episode covers Chapter 15 of Charles Dickens's 1837 novel, The Pickwick Papers. Titled "In which is given a faithful Portraiture of two distinguished Persons...", the chapter describes a public breakfast and the recognition of an old…

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 14

    This episode covers Chapter 14 of Charles Dickens's 1837 novel, The Pickwick Papers. The chapter is subtitled "Comprising a brief Description of the Company at the Peacock assembled; and a Tale told by a Bagman."

  • The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 13

    This episode covers Chapter 13 of Charles Dickens's "The Pickwick Papers." The chapter describes Eatanswill, the state of its political parties, and the election of a Member of Parliament for the borough.