The Splendid and the Vile, Chapters 5 & 6 In Chapters 5 & 6 we meet two very important figures: Lord Beaverbrook, Churchill’s choice for Minster of Aircraft Production; and Hermann Göring, Hitler’s head of the Luftwaffe. I hope you enjoy this work as much as I do. Please leave a comment if you’re so…

The Splendid and the Vile, Ch. 4 Now we get down to business. Churchill immediately sets out to make things happen. We learn of his work habits as well as the extremely dire situation of the French and the British Expeditionary Force. Please leave a comment. I promise to reply with appreciation! Chapter 4: Galvanized…

The Splendid and the Vile, Chapters 2 & 3 We are introduced to Churchill’s family and an important figure in Churchill’s entourage; then we are treated to a glimpse into the attitudes of top officials in London and Washington towards the new PM. Please leave a comment below. I enjoy them all. Chapter 2: A…

The Splendid and the Vile Chapter 1 This is a cracking good book! Author Erik Larson warns in “A Note to Readers”: Although at times it may appear to be otherwise, this is a work of nonfiction… If some of what follows challenges what you have come to believe about Churchill and this era, may…

Hank the Cowdog read by Eleanor Erbach Back 12 years ago, I recorded my daughter, Eleanor, reading from “The Case of the Swirling Killer Tornado,” the 25th volume in John R. Erickson’s brilliant series of Hank the Cowdog stories… which now has 76 volumes! We recorded them for her mom, Janet, who was attending a…

The Ancient Ones, ch. 5 Doctor Montessori wakes up in relatively safe surroundings and makes an excursion into town with his undead friends, Moulder and Sully. Chapter 5 (length – 23:00) &lt Previous Chapter Next Chapter >

The Ancient Ones, ch. 4 Now things start to get weird! We rejoin Advisor Montessori after his run-in with the Lik’ems, Lorg and Besh. Please leave a comment below and let me know how you like The Ancient Ones! Chapter 4 (length – 28:28) &lt Previous Chapter Next Chapter >

The Declaration of Independence As I’ve done every July 4th since 1996, I watched the movie, Independence Day, starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Judd Hirsch, Margaret Colin, Vivica Fox, and Robert Loggia. I love this movie! This time I decided to make use of my home studio to record the Declaration of Independence….

The Ancient Ones, ch. 3 On we go with chapter 3 of David Brin’s The Ancient Ones. In this chapter Dr. Montessori finds himself separated from the rest of the crew of the Clever Gamble, facing some pretty rough characters who want to eat him. Chapter 3 (length: 22:21) &lt Previous Chapters Next Chapter >

The Ancient Ones, ch. 1-2 Moving on to another novel by David Brin. I’ve read several of his works over the years; and just recently I corresponded with him regarding my recording of Startide Rising. I told him that I’d like to read his most recent novel, The Ancient Ones. So, here we are! The…