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LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 recordings of The Rain by Madison Julius Cawein. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for September 27, 2020. ------ Cawein gives us a graphic description of a field before, during, and after a rainstorm. - Summary by David Lawrence

Bloomsbury presents A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders, read by George Saunders, Phylicia Rashad, Nick Offerman, Glenn Close, Keith David, Rainn Wilson, BD Wong and Renée Elise Goldsberry. THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER PICKED BY THE SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN, INDEPENDENT, IRISH TIMES...

Step into the lush yet tumultuous world of Rain, one of Maughams most celebrated short stories. Set in a humid tropical paradise, the narrative explores the clash between self-righteous hypocrites and a spirited girl who simply seeks enjoyment in life. At approximately 2 1/2 hours long, this gripping tale transcends the boundaries of a typical short story collection. Join us as we navigate the complexities of morality, freedom, and human desires. (Summary by BellonaTimes)

From the New York Times bestselling, Booker Prize–winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo and Tenth of December comes a literary master class on what makes great stories work and what they can tell us about ourselves—and our world today. For the last twenty years, George Saunders has been...

The Land of Little Rain is a book of sketches which portray the high desert country of southern California, where the Sierras descend into the Mojave Desert. Mary Austin finds beauty in the harsh landscape: "This is the sense of the desert hills--that there is room enough and time enough. . . The treeless spaces uncramp the soul." Her story begins with the water trails that lead toward the few life giving springs--the way marked for men by ancient Indian pictographs. Life and death play out at these springs. Rabbits fall prey to the coyote; buzzards hang heavily in the sky above. She then ...

Rain Magic throws an unsuspecting man into a whirlwind of adventure when a shipwreck leaves him stranded in a strange, mystical land. As he fights for survival, he is drawn into a bizarre world of danger, romance, and secrets that challenge everything he knows. A gripping and surreal journey into the unknown.

Notes After Rain is a quiet literary podcast on writing, cinema, atmosphere, memory, and the slow formation of stories. Moving between novels, films, rehearsal spaces, landscapes, and artistic practice, the series reflects on how stories take shape long before they are written or filmed. Notes After Rain is a quiet literary podcast on writing, cinema, memory, atmosphere, and the slow formation of stories. Moving through novels, films, rehearsal spaces, landscapes, and artistic practice, the series reflects on how stories take shape long before they are written or filmed.

Dive into the romantic world of Arthur William Symons, a notable British poet, critic, and magazine editor. Join us as we explore his captivating Valentine poem, drawn from his 1896 collection, Silhouettes. Enjoy a heartfelt summary brought to life by David Lawrence.

Dive into Wounds In The Rain, a collection of eleven gripping war stories by the acclaimed author Stephen Crane, best known for his classic, The Red Badge of Courage. Crane, an innovative voice of American literature, captivates readers with his intense prose, rich dialects, and poignant irony. His narratives often explore profound themes of fear, spiritual turmoil, and the solitude that accompanies conflict. With a significant influence on 20th-century writers like Ernest Hemingway, Crane’s work paved the way for the Modernists and Imagists. Join us as we journey through the harrowing tales...

Cybele Rain is a Pittsburgh-based sex worker and writer. In her blog, Musings, she shares what she's reading, thinking about, and excited for. This podcast is a spin-off of her Musings. Each episode features a different book. If you ever wanted to hear an escort read to you about the books she likes, now is your chance! xoxo

This is a podcast for all creative writers. I aim to help get my fellow writers into a creative mindset and a daily habit while sharing my successes and struggles in my journey. There will be creative prompts that I do alongside you because that's how I always used to get into the right headspace to write. I will also review books that have been adapted for the screen.

The Lake District, 1957. DS Ruth Rambler, recently promoted to CID, has her first murder case. The body of a well-dressed young man has been found, shoeless, in a cave. Who was he, and how did he get there? Her investigations take her all over the National Park—and to the coast, where the nuclear research facility at Windscale is still expanding. Could the man in the cave have something to do with the elusive head of security? What secrets are hidden in the smoke that begins to billow from one of the chimneys?

Cybele Rain is a Pittsburgh-based sex worker and writer. In her blog, Musings, she shares what she's reading, thinking about, and excited for. This podcast is a spin-off of her Musings. Each episode features a different book. If you ever wanted to hear an escort read to you about the books she likes, now is your chance! xoxo

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