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This is the story of amateur dramatics in Britain. In a triumphant mix of memoir, social history, interviews and manifesto, Jenny Landreth opens our eyes to am-dram and shows us a vibrant world that is a crucial part of our culture. Starting with the Mystery Plays of the Middle Ages, we move, via Shakespeare, to the Georgian aristocrats who built opulent private theatres in their own homes, then to the halcyon days of radical lefties taking political theatre to the streets and on to the present day. 

Two people do the same job and are both firefighters. When one is asked what they do for a living, their response is met with: 'That's amazing, you are so brave!', while the other is asked: 'Isn't that dangerous? Aren't you scared? What about your kids?' Can you guess the difference between the two? These comments are the reality for Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton and many other women at work and in life. Gender biases stop women from succeeding - but why are certain qualities associated with success viewed less favourably for women?

Welcome to the 36th installment of the Coffee Break Collection! In this episode, our talented Librivox readers have curated a delightful selection of stories and poems, ranging from fiction to non-fiction, each perfect for a brief escape during your commute or coffee break. This edition celebrates the charming and enigmatic world of CATS. Join Michele Fry as we explore these captivating tales!

This is the 34th Coffee Break Collection, in which Librivox readers select and read Public Domain stories or poems, fiction or non-fiction pieces of fifteen minutes' duration or less, suitable for short commutes and coffee breaks. The subject for this collection is VACATIONS" -- vacation spots, travel experiences, etc.

This is the 38th Coffee Break Collection, in which Librivox readers select and read stories or poems, fiction or non-fiction pieces of fifteen minutes' duration or less, suitable for short commutes and coffee breaks. The subject for this collection is "HORSES" . Michele Fry, BC.

This is a collection of 20 short works (between 3 and 15 minutes long) that are great for work/study breaks, commutes, workouts, or any time you'd like to hear a whole story and only have a few minutes to devote to listening. The theme for Collection 005 is "Love and Relationships", and may include romance, marriage, family relationships, friendships, working relationships, or even human-animal connections! [Summary by Rosie]

This is the 40th Coffee Break Collection, in which Librivox readers select and read stories or poems, fiction or non-fiction pieces of fifteen minutes' duration or less, suitable for short commutes and coffee breaks. The subject for this collection is "BEACHES", anything to do with beach vegetation, wildlife, camps, vacations, historical landmarks, lighthouses, seashell collecting, coastal fishing excursions, etc. Michele Fry, BC.

This is the fifteenth collection of our "coffee break" series, involving public domain works that are between 3 and 15 minutes in length. These are great for study breaks, commutes, workouts, or any time you'd like to hear a whole story and only have a few minutes to devote to listening. The theme for this collection is "The World of Work", where work or the workplace is significant. Please note that 'Street Musicians' and 'London Dock' contain language some listeners may find offensive. It is Librivox policy to maintain the original wording. ( Lynne Thompson)

A few times a week, over my lunch break, I will record, edit, and publish one of the original 250 fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm and translated to English by Dr. Jack Zipes.

Beyond The Breakdown explores the architecture of storytelling across books, film, and television. Through deep analysis and thoughtful critique, each piece goes beyond plot to examine structure, theme, and meaning. beyondthebreakdown.substack.com

This is the eighth collection of our "coffee break" series, involving public domain works that are between 3 and 15 minutes in length. These are great for work/study breaks, commutes, workouts, or any time you'd like to hear a whole story and only have a few minutes to devote to listening. This collection about animals includes tales and essays about the many creatures of land, sea, and air! [Summary by Rosie]

Dive into the enchanting world of our coffee break series with the ninth installment, featuring a curated selection of public domain works that range from 3 to 15 minutes in length. Perfect for work/study breaks, commutes, workouts, or any moment when you crave a complete story in just a few minutes. Immerse yourself in the spirit of Autumn with this delightful collection! - Summary by Rosie and WoollyBee

The Nobel Lecture in Literature, delivered by Kazuo Ishiguro (The Remains of the Day and When We Were Orphans) at the Swedish Academy in Stockholm, Sweden, on December 7, 2017. In their announcement of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy recognized the emotional force of...

Page Break is a collection of casual conversations between epic fantasy author Brian McClellan and fellow creative professionals—like two friends sitting down over lunch to discuss career, craft, family, and hobbies. Authorhood is a quiet sort of minor fame where the person behind the words is often obscured by the works they’ve created. Brian aims to use this podcast to find out more about his friends and colleagues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter Breaks – Short Literary Escapes 🎧 Relaxing, read aloud audiobook excerpts from classic novels — curated and narrated by Chapter Breaks. Discover calming, beautifully narrated passages from the world’s great literature. Perfect for a quiet commute, a bedtime unwind, an afternoon walk, study focus, or any moment when you want a gentle escape into a story. Each episode features a hand-picked scene from a classic novel: iconic opening chapters, dramatic turning points, unforgettable encounters, or reflective, atmospheric moments. Every reading is 20–30 minutes — long enough to...

The language of the Bible can be a tough hurtle for people young and old. A Bible Break is a short, bingable podcast that provides audio of the Bible in a natural, relatable way. While staying true to the English Standard Version, voiceover artist Hannah Benson presents the Bible in language anyone can understand with a little talk about what happened after.

FTBS is a book club podcast that covers Kentaro Miura‘s manga Berserk. The show is hosted by three homies from Maryland.

The Witcher meets Terry Pratchett in this dark fantasy comedy audiobook about a crew of spectacularly useless monster hunters.The Breakaways is a fantasy humour podcast and serialised audiobook following Benzan and his accident-prone crew of would-be heroes. After years spent as the expendable lackeys of one of the most feared monster hunters in the land, Benzan, Hylda, Dudley, and Lukas strike out on their own, with predictably disastrous results.Set in a grim, monster-infested world packed with fire-breathing beasts, bad decisions, and gallows humour, The Breakaways blends dark fantasy, ...

Bibliophile Breakdown is the podcast where I, mamabearbibliophile, invite my favorite bookish internet people to sit down, overshare about their reading habits, and pretend we’re not all just one plot twist away from emotional ruin. It’s part literary analysis, part unhinged group chat energy, and entirely devoted to figuring out why this chaotic, cozy corner of the internet feels like home. We talk books. We dissect tropes. We spiral responsibly. And somehow, in between the hot takes and TBR confessions, we prove that the real magic isn’t the algorithm...it’s the people.

Julian Meush and Daniel D'Souza from TowerofBabble.ca break down the latest episodes of HBO's Game of Thrones every week from two different points of view. A show watcher and book reader.