The Essential Reads

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 12, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join Summary: Elizabeth writes to her mother asking for for the carriage to take them home. Mrs Bennet write back saying that it won’t be possible as she wishes Jane to stay longer to get closer to Bingley. Elizabeth however asks Bingley for his carriage, and though he says that he would have liked them to stay longer, he understands, and says that they could leave on the following day. Darcy is glad for this as Elizabeth has stayed far too long for his liking. He cannot let her know his feeling for her yet. The following day, the Bennet girls head home to their mother’s disapproval. Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

The Island of Dr Moreau by H. G. Wells chapter 13 "A Parley," narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join Summary: Prendick decides that he will be safest on the beach and makes his way to the water's edge. His feet lead him in the direction of the huts where he hopes to find some form of weapon that he could use to overthrow Dr Moreau and Montgomery but before he can get there, they emerge from the jungle in front of him. With nowhere else to go, Prendick walks into the ocean while his pursuers advance on him. Moreau and Montgomery entreaty him to stop acting stupid, and provide good reasons to him why his death is not what they plan on. Prendick is still cautious however and only agrees to come ashore and talk if both his pursuers drop their weapons and walk away. They do so, and the three of them head to the cabin to talk. Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 11, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join Summary: Jane is out of bed but still fragile. Next to the fire, the bennet girls, miss Bingley, and Mrs Hurst talk with surprising humour and good spirits. When the men enter, all attention is diverted to them with Mr Bingley making his way directly to Jane. Darcy takes up a book, and miss Bingley feigns to read next to him while plaguing him with questions that he ignores. Bored, Miss Bingley tells her brother that he should reconsider holding a ball at Netherfield, as certain people would prefer that it didn’t happen. Bingley says that all is settled. Miss Bennet stands up to walk around the room and show off her figure but fails to get the attention of Mr Darcy. She then asks Elizabeth to walk with her, and on her ascension, Darcy looks away from his book. Miss Bennet asks him to join them but he refuses, saying that he knows what game she is playing. Elizabeth and Miss Bennet have a conversation where it comes about that Darcy isn’t to be laughed at. Elizabeth is shocked at this as she loves to laugh which causes Mr Darcy to interject, stating the Miss Bennet has misinformed her. Darcy claims that he has tried to move away from anything that could be considered ridiculous but claims still that he has flaws and he goes on to list them. This conversation goes on for a while and Miss Bennet, bored at not being included tells her sister to play some music instead, which Darcy is thankful for. Elizabeth is too dangerous for him. Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, chapter 10, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join Summary: Miss Bingley is pestering Darcy while he is writing a long letter to his sister. She is constantly interrupting him with “compliments” about his writing. Her flattery falls flat however as Darcy is too involved with his text to care. She then tells him that Mr Bingley’s writing is horrid, which then causes Bingley to join the conversation. Darcy and Bingley then have a brief argument about writing which then turns into a slight against Bingley’s general haphazard style of living Minute to Minute. Elizabeth comes to defend Bingley a little, but this then turns into a hypothetical debate between her and Darcy. Things get out of hand, and Bingley end it by saying that they can continue if they please, but only once he is out of the room. Bingley leaves but Elizabeth recommends that Darcy goes back to his letter. When he is done, Miss Bingley, and Mrs Hurst go to the piano, and start playing some tunes. During this, Elizabeth can’t help to notice that Darcy is watching her. She doesn’t understand why as she still thinks that he doesn’t like her. After a couple of songs however, he asks her to dance, but Elizabeth, being herself, refuses as it is more fun to go against the grain. The looks and interactions between Elizabeth and Darcy sparks some jealousy from Miss Bingley… Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

The Island of Dr Moreau by H. G. Wells chapter 12, "The Sayers of the Law" narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join Summary: Prendick is still on the run but believes to have maybe found an friend in the beast folk. He is lead into their enclosure by the Ape-man and is then instructed in the laws of the land by something called The Sayer of the Law who appears to just be a mound of white hair. A strange ceremony is performed where they all sing and chant these rules but they are soon interrupted by a noise from outside... a dog. Moreau and Montgomery have found Prendick and it soon appears that the Beast Folk are not here to help him. Prendick manages just to escape, but he now, instead of having just two after him, has the whole island. Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, chapter 9, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join Summary: Elizabeth has spent the whole evening tending to her sister, and though the doctors and the Bingley family has been kind to her, Elizabeth insists to send a letter to her mother to come and Jane. Though Jane is sick, as she is not too sick, Mrs Bennet is not fussed about her getting well soon; the longer she stays at Netherfield, the more closely she and Mr Bingley will become. Mrs Bennet appologises to Bingley for her daughters imposing on him, but he says it is nothing. She then asks if he is planning on leaving the house any time soon. Bingley replies that he does not know, that he is very “in the moment” and that he lets his feelings guide him. Mrs Bennet then talks to him about the country and asks him if he prefers it to the city. Again, he does not know; he prefers where he is at a specific time. Darcy slights the country, saying that there are a limited number of interesting people. Mrs Better argues with him about this, and though Elizabeth tries to save him from her mother, she still talks ill of Darcy’s beliefs. Eventually, the Bennet women leave, but not without the youngest daughters asking Mr Bingley if he will keep his promise to hold a ball at Netherfield. He will. Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 8, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join Summary: Soon, the Bingley ladies retire to dress for dinner, and Elizabeth shortly follows. At dinner, the Ladies say that they are very sorry that Jane is ill, but Lizzy can tell that they don’t really care. After supper, Elizabeth goes back to check on Jane, and the Bingley sisters start trash talking Elizabeth. They say that she has bad manners, bad conversation skills, and no taste. The only thing recommending her is that she is a good walker. They then discuss her idiotic idea to walk all of the way to the house to see her sister, and how awful it was that she was covered in mud and dirt. Mr Bingley defends her, saying that he didn’t notice her dress at all, and thought it very good of her to have come. The girls then ask Darcy if he noticed, and if it lowered his esteem of her and they are a bit shocked when he retorts that it in fact lifted it. The girls then head up to pretend to be kind to Jane again and leave when coffee is called for. After Elizabeth believes Jane to be asleep, she heads down to find the group playing cards, but refuses to join in as she believes them to be betting with a lot of money. She goes to read a book instead, and Mr Bingley offers to give her his library if she would like. This leads to a conversation about Mr Darcy’s extensive library at his home in Derbyshire, and homes in general. Elizabeth soon finds that she is not reading at all and is listening to their conversation, and she goes to join in. The topic then changes to ideal people, and Darcy explains exactly what it is that he looks for in a woman… Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

The Island of Dr Moreau by H. G. Wells chapter 11, "The Hunting of the Man", narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join Summary Prendick is in the need of a weapon, so in his panicked state he breaks the arm of a chair off. As he does this, he hears Montgomery coming, and assumes that he is going to be locked in his room, a prisoner until the decide it is his turn to be tormented. He runs to the door and lashed out at Montgomery, causing him to jump back, giving Prendick the chance to run away. Montgomery calls to him, and in a minute runs after Prendick with his attendant and a dog. Prendick runs and runs until he feels slightly safe and he lays down for a moment until he hears the dog and Montgomery's voice. Prendick runs again and into the Jungle where he wades up the stream until he feels protected from Montgomery. He he encounters another creature. The Simian man who was on the beach when he arrived... Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin, chapter 7, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: The two younger daughters of the Bennet household have taken to going into town most days to gaze at the men of the military regiment that has been called there. Every day the girls get news of the men’s names and whereabouts, and they can talk only of these men at suppertime. Mr Bennet can barely take it. During one of these talks, the family is interrupted by a footman who has brought an invitation for luncheon to Jane from the Bingley women. Jane readily accepts and asks if she can take the carriage. Her mother and father say no, and Mrs Bennet adds that she will go on horseback as it is going to rain, and this will force the women to invite her to stay. Jane is a bit put off by this, but she goes and not long after, the rain begins. The following day, word is sent to the Bennet’s that Jane has gotten a nasty cold and is bedridden. Elizabeth knows that she is going to be fine but insists nonetheless on going to see her sister. Elizabeth walks the whole 3 miles to Netherfield House and though covered in mud, is welcomed into the house to see her sister. Elizabeth’s state impresses Darcy. Jane has become more ill since the writing of her letter, and insists that Jane be allowed to stay with her until she gets better. Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin chapter 6, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join Summary: The Ladies of Longborn, come to wait on the Bennet’s. Jane is very receptive to the ladies, and likes them very much, Elizabeth however is wary of their kindness. Charlotte and Elizabeth discuss Jane and Mr Bingley. Charlotte believes that Jane should just marry Mr Bingley now and get to know him later. Elizabeth isn’t too sure of this though, saying that the two of them don’t know each other well enough. Elizabeth is too caught up in her talking about Jane, that she failed to realise that Mr Darcy like her very much. It seems that even though he can point out several “flaws” in Lizzy, he has become determined to get to know her better and tries to listen to several conversations she has at the next ball. At the ball, Elizabeth finds it odd that this rude man is trying to join in with her. After a brief engagement with Darcy, Charlotte decides to put Elizabeth in the spotlight, and gets her to play the piano and sing for the audience. As the night goes on, several of the Bennet girls, and some of the officers go off to dance. Sir Lucas, sitting next to Darcy starts a conversation about dancing. Eventually Elizabeth comes over, and despite Sir Lucas’ attempts, and Darcy’s wanting of it, Elizabeth refuses to dance. Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

The Island of Dr Moreau by H. G. Wells chapter 10, "The Crying of the Man", narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join Summary: Finally making it back to the camp, he is met by Montgomery who is scared for Prendick, but glad that he is safe. After leading him inside his cabin, Prendick collapses in exhaustion. When he wakes, he presses Montgomery to tell him what it was that chased him through the forest, but Montgomery holds fast and says that he shall not say anything until the following day. Montgomery thus goes to get a sleeping draught and helps Prendick into his hammock. When he awakes the next day, he hears a different type of cry coming from the enclosure. A cry he knows... the cry of a man. He goes to the door and rips it open, and sees splatters of blood, and a creature bound to a board of wood before Dr Moreau shoves him back into his cabin, furious at Montgomery for not locking the door, and leaving Prendick in a state of Panic. Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 5, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join Summary: The Bennet girls to visit the Lucas’ to discuss the ball. Sir Lucas was the former mayor of the area, and for his work he was granted the rank of knighthood. The eldest of their daughters is Elizabeth’s best friend. They talk all about who danced with whom, and gossip a dreadful amount about all of the guests, more specifically, Mr Bingley and his rude friend Mr Darcy. Mrs Lucas pardons Darcy’s behaviour, claiming that he has a right to be proud. Lizzy does agree with this, and says that she could have forgiven him for his behaviour had he not slighted her own pride. Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 4, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Jane and Elizebeth talk together about the dance, and more importantly, Jane’s feeling about Mr Bingley. Elizabeth approves of Jane’s fancying of Bingley, saying that she has never before liked anyone that wasn’t a bad choice for her. They then discuss the sisters of Mr Bingley, and though she is uncertain of their characters, Jane seems very fond of them. It is assumed that Bingley will eventually move full time to the area, and sooner rather than later as he took Netherfield house after seeing it for little more than 30 minutes. More is discussed of Darcy and Bingley’s relationship. Darcy is clearly the superior of the two, not only in rank, but in intellect. Bingley is, however, far more likable. Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

The Island of Dr Moreau by H. G. Wells chapter 9, "The Thing in the Forest", narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join Summary: After leaving his cabin to try and get away from the noise of the Puma, and finding that the noise is even louder outside, he heads into the jungle in hope that the leaves will absorb the sound. After finally finding a quiet spot, he lays down and falls asleep. He awakes to hear a rustling, and peaking out of his bush, he sees a very strange man drinking from the stream "Animal Style." Curious, he tries to get a closer look, and sends a rock down the small cliff face, telling the creature that it's being watched. Upon seeing Prendick it stand up straight, "Human like" and heads back into the woods. It is however still watching him. Prendick goes to wander further, but constantly feels that he is being watched. As night starts to fall, he knows he is being watched, and starts to run back to camp. He hears footsteps behind him getting closer and closer as he runs on the beach, and he grabs a rock to defend himself with. Prendick knows that he cannot outrun the creature, and he turns to strike it... Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 3, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join Summary: Mr Bingley has been round to visit, but the girls saw nothing of his face, only his blue coat and his black horse. There are rumours that Bingley is bringing a large party of 2 dozen or so people to the town dance which greatly disheartens the girls, believing that they won’t get to dance with him. When the ball actually happens, Bingley enters with only 5 people however, his two sisters, one of their husbands, and a tall incredibly handsome man, who is found out to be called Darcy. For half of the evening, he is the talk of the ball, but soon after, his good looks and great fortune fail to make up for his personality. Darcy danced twice, once with each of the women in his party, while Bingley dances the whole evening, and even dances with one of the Bennet daughters, Jane, twice! Elizabeth Bennet is forced to sit out several dances as there are not enough men to dance with and overhears a conversation between Bingley and Darcy. Darcy slights the girls at the ball, even after catching Elizabeth’s eye, refuses to dance with anyone that he doesn’t know. Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 2, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join Summary: Mr Bennet has visited Mr Bingley but still wants to play a joke on his wife that he hasn’t been. He however asks his daughter, Lizzy, while she in trimming a hat, if she believes that Mr Bingley will like it. This causes his wife to round on him, and say that they shall never know, as they do not have an acquaintance with him. When it comes out that he has actually been to visit him, all of his daughters stare at him in shock. Mrs Bennet pauses to compose herself, and then pretends to know that he should have gone all along, and that his joke was very funny. The girls then delightfully discuss when they will be able to see Mr Bingley properly. Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

The Island of Dr Moreau by H. G. Wells chapter 8, "The Crying of the Puma", narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join Summary: Prendick is joined by Montgomery in his room to lunch, and he asks Montgomery where he has heard the name Moreau before, and when finally alone, Prendick asks why his attendant has pointed ears. At all of these questions Montgomery seems frustrated, and surprised. He feigns stupidity, and soon after, a large animal's cry is heard from the door behind them. At this, Montgomery winces, and tries to move the conversation forward, but their lunch is constantly interrupted with the cries of the Puma in the next room. Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, chapter 1, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join Summary: It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. Mr and Mrs Bennet discuss the sale of Netherfield Park, the estate in the area. Mr Bennet isn’t too fussed about the sale, but Mrs Bennet is over the moon, as she wishes for one of her daughters to marry him. She insists upon her husband to go visit him to make a proper acquaintance, and he refuses at every step, knowing that he will actually go and just wants to annoy his wife. They briefly discuss their daughters, and which one would be best suited to marry the new Owner of the Estate. Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain chapter 43 - The Last, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: The final chapter of Huckleberry Finn. The first time Huck finds Tom alone he asks what his plan was. Apparently, Tom wanted to go down the river together, and then tell him. From there, head back home on a steamboat with a brass band procession. Tom also pays Jim for his trouble of being their prisoner, and Jim says that he always knew that the money was going to come back because of his hairy chest. Tom then says that Huck would be able to collect his money from Judge Thatcher and says that his dad never came to collect it. Jim tells Huck that the reason he didn’t come to collect the money was because he died; it was his body in the floating house they found when on the island. Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

The Island of Dr Moreau by H. G. Wells chapter 7 "The Locked Door", narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join Summary Montgomery and The Older man discuss where they are going to house Prendick during his stay on the island & decide that they will keep him in a very secure room. As they enter, Montgomery runs over to close a door on the other side of the room, and the Older man tells Prendick that he is never to enter it, for his own safety. Being left by himself, Prendick thinks about the strange men on the island, they gait, their incredibly short legs, their cruff, eerie faces, and their strange voices. Montgomery's strange attendent comes in and brings a tray of food to Prendick and as he bend over his hair falls forward allowing Prendick to see his hairy, pointed ears. Prendick then hears Montgomery address the old man as Moreau, and a sudden memory of an article published in London about a Doctor Moreau comes back to him... Support the Show. Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :) *Social* SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreads TWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvo Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads