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Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world's greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance.

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Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world's greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance.

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Ep. 1116, The Adventure of Silver Blaze, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE

2/24/2026
A champion racehorse is missing, and his trainer's been murdered. Can Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson solve the adventure of Silver Blaze? Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where we use an audiobook format to give you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm a professional audiobook narrator, and I'm glad you could join us. I don't know how you are, but when I'm finishing up a book, I'm always wondering what to listen to next. Will the automated suggestions do it for me? Does the algorithm really understand what I like? With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Every title was purposely chosen because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. I got a recent comment on YouTube, saying that they could tell that I love every story I record, and it shows. Well, I do. I'm passionate about the classics. And I'm glad it shows. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. There's no better way to get friendly with the classics. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and discover the wonders of the classics. Be sure to check in on Fridays for the Word of the Week from Ambrose Bierce, and the conclusion of Michael Strogoff, by Jules Verne. And now, "The Adventure of Silver Blaze", by Arthur Conan Doyle Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:01:03:10

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Ep. 1115, Michael Strogoff, Part 8 of 9, by Jules Verne

2/20/2026
How can Michael and his companions hope to cross the mile wide Yenisei River, with no boat, raft or ferry? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where we use an audiobook format to give you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover new favorites. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm a professional audiobook narrator, and I'm glad you could join us. With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Every title was chosen with intent because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. After 18 and a half years of doing this, we're still winning awards and turning heads. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for $9.99 a month and get access to it all. Thousands of hours of content at your disposal. It's the best audiobook deal on the internet. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. I've discovered a new and easier way to listen to the audiobooks downloaded from the store, through the Audiobook Library Card or otherwise – it's the PocketBook App. It's just a little more intuitive than the KyBook app, and it's available for iPhone and Android. Links can be found in the show notes. I've also made a new video walkthrough so you can see how easy it is to download and listen using Pocketbook. Feel free to check it out. Before we dive into today's story, I want to start a new little feature called the Word for the Week. Each week, we'll have a definition from the Devil's Lexicographer himself – Ambrose Bierce. Over the course of 30 years, Bierce nearly weekly wrote a cynical definition of a common word, sometimes consisting of poems, which he sold to various newspapers and periodicals. After 30 years, he collected all of these into one volume which came to be called The Devil's Dictionary. In keeping with the spirit of its creation, we'll hear one of his jocular definitions before we begin today's show. So, the Word for the Week is Infancy, and here to read it is Ambrose Bierce himself: INFANCY, n. The period of our lives when, according to Wordsworth, "Heaven lies about us." The world begins lying about us pretty soon afterward. Thank you Mr. Bierce. And now, Michael Strogoff, Part 8 of 9, by Jules Verne. Follow this link and watch the new video walkthrough using PocketBook. Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:01:22:34

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Ep. 1114, Casting the Runes, by M.R. James VINTAGE

2/17/2026
Mr. Karswell has purchased an old abbey, is a known alchemist, and has written a history of witchcraft. Surely, everything is on the up and up, right? M.R. James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where we use an audiobook format to give you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover some that may be new-to-you. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm a professional audiobook narrator, and I'm glad you could join us. I don't know how you are, but when I'm finishing up a book, I'm always wondering what to listen to next. Will the automated suggestions do it for me? Does the algorithm really understand what I like? With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Every title was purposely chosen because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. I got a recent comment on YouTube, saying that they could tell that I love every story I record, and it shows. Well, I do. I'm passionate about the classics. And I'm glad it shows. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. There's no better way to get friendly with the classics. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and discover the wonders of the classics. And now, Casting the Runes, by M.R. James Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:00:59:07

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Ep. 1113, Michael Strogoff, Part 7 of 9, by Jules Verne

2/13/2026
How far will Michael Strogoff go to save his mother from the despicable Ivan Ogareff? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where we use an audiobook format to give you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover some that may be new-to-you. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm a professional audiobook narrator, and I'm glad you could join us. I'd like to share with you the best kept secret on the internet – the Audiobook Library Card! With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Every title was chosen with intent because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. I got a recent comment on YouTube, saying that they could tell that I love every story I record, and it shows. Well, I do. I'm passionate about the classics. And I'm glad it comes through. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. It's the best audiobook deal on the internet. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. And now, Michael Strogoff, Part 7 of 9, by Jules Verne. Follow this link to go to the Support Us! category of the website and chip in Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $6.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:01:15:23

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Ep. 1112, Through the Looking Glass, Part 3 of 3, by Lewis Carroll VINTAGE

2/10/2026
How does Alice find her way back through the looking glass? Lewis Carroll, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast, where we use an audiobook format to give you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover some that may be new-to-you. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm a professional audiobook narrator, and I'm glad you could join us. I don't know how you are, but when I'm finishing up a book, I'm always wondering what to listen to next. Will the automated suggestions do it for me? Does the algorithm really understand what I like? With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Every title was purposely chosen because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. I got a recent comment on YouTube, saying that they could tell that I love every story I record, and it shows. Well, I do. I'm passionate about the classics. And I'm glad it shows. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. There's no better way to get friendly with the classics. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and discover the wonders of the classics. And now, Through the Looking Glass, Part 3 of 3, by Lewis Carroll Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:01:08:49

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Ep. 1111, Michael Strogoff, Part 6 of 9, by Jules Verne

2/6/2026
How can Michael escape capture, now that he is horseless and stranded in a Siberian war zone? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast, where we use an audiobook format to give you an immersive experience in classic literature. You can get friendlier with the classics you know, and discover some that may be new-to-you. I'm your host BJ Harrison. I'm a professional audiobook narrator, and I'm glad you could join us. I'd like to share with you the best kept secret on the internet – the Audiobook Library Card! With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Every title was chosen with intent because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. I got a recent comment on YouTube, saying that they could tell that I love every story I record, and it shows. Well, I do. I'm passionate about the classics. And I'm glad it comes through. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. It's the best audiobook deal on the internet. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. And now, Michael Strogoff, Part 6 of 9, by Jules Verne. Follow this link to go to the Support Us! category of the website and chip in Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $6.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:01:07:14

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Ep. 1110, Through the Looking Glass, Part 2 of 3, by Lewis Carroll VINTAGE

2/3/2026
Alice's adventures continue as she journeys through the looking glass. Lewis Carroll, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. I don't know how you are, but when I'm finishing up a book, I'm always wondering what to listen to next. Will the automated suggestions do it for me? Does the algorithm really understand what I like? With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Every title was purposely chosen because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. I got a recent comment on YouTube, saying that they could tell that I love every story I record, and it shows. Well, I do. I'm passionate about the classics. And I'm glad it shows. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. There's no better way to get friendly with the classics. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and discover the wonders of the classics. And now, Through the Looking Glass, Part 2 of 3, by Lewis Carroll Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:01:03:00

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Ep. 1109, Michael Strogoff, Part 5 of 9, by Jules Verne

1/30/2026
What will Michael do when he faces off with the one person in all of Russia who can blow his cover? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. So I wake up the other day, and like a lot of you do, I check my email first thing. I see a notification from YouTube that they are not allowing my channel to monetize anymore. Their reason? My content appears mass-produced or repetitive to increase views without adding any educational or other value." Well, while I'm appealing this, and trying to convince the YouTube bots that I am, in fact a human with a passion for classic audiobooks that spans several decades, If you'd like to show our show a little love, please visit the support us section of the website, and choose a support option that works for you. Nearly all options include access to the audiobook library card. While I do hire out my proofing work, I'm afraid I'm a full time crew of one. So anything you can send my way goes a long way to keep the lights on. Go to https://classictalesaudiobooks.com and navigate to the support us category. Or you can follow the link in the show notes. https://store.classictalesaudiobooks.com/support-us-c107.aspx I'm off to make a proof of life video for YouTube. In the meantime, enjoy the latest episode of Michael Strogoff, Part 5 of 9, by Jules Verne. Follow this link to go to the Support Us! category of the website and chip in Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $6.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:01:01:27

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Ep. 1108, Through the Looking Glass, Part 1 of 3, by Lewis Carroll VINTAGE

1/27/2026
What enchantments await Alice when she journeys through the looking glass? Lewis Carroll, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. I don't know how you are, but when I'm finishing up a book, I'm always wondering what to listen to next. Will the automated suggestions do it for me? Does the algorithm really understand what I like? With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Every title was purposely chosen because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. I got a recent comment on YouTube, saying that they could tell that I love every story I record, and it shows. Well, I do. I'm passionate about the classics. And I'm glad it shows. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. There's no better way to get friendly with the classics. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and discover the wonders of the classics. And now, Through the Looking Glass, Part 1 of 3, by Lewis Carroll Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:01:00:42

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Ep. 1107, Michael Strogoff, Part 4 of 9, by Jules Verne

1/23/2026
What is even more terrifying than a vicious electrical storm on a treacherous mountain road? Siberian bears. Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. I don't know how you are, but when I'm finishing up a book, I'm always wondering what to listen to next. Will the automated suggestions do it for me? Does the algorithm really understand what I like? With the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything I've personally curated from the public domain and recorded over the past 18 years. Every title was purposely chosen because it was calling to me for some reason. I needed to record it. I got a recent comment on YouTube, saying that they could tell that I love every story I record, and it shows. Well, I do. I'm passionate about the classics. And I'm glad it shows. Subscribe for the Audiobook Library Card for 9.99 a month, and get access to it all. There's no better way to get friendly with the classics. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and discover the wonders of the classics. And now, Michael Strogoff, Part 4 of 9, by Jules Verne Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $6.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:01:01:00

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Ep. 1106, The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias, by Stephen LeacockVINTAGE

1/20/2026
In tiny community of Mariposa, an excursion on the Mariposa Belle steamboat is the hottest ticket in town. What could go wrong? Stephen Leacock, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Let's talk about ads. Now, most podcasts offer a subscription where you can pay $10 or so a month, and you get to listen to their show with no ads, and get a few bonus episodes. Here's the thing – this largely goes to benefit the podcast platforms. The actual creators don't get much. So, I created a better plan. For $9.99 per month, you get unlimited downloadable and streamable access to the entire Classic Tales Library. I've been building this for 18 years. This gives you access to longer books that wouldn't work in the podcast format. Books like Nicholas Nickleby, Moby Dick, or The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Only about a quarter of the books in the library were released through the podcast. So you can instantly download and listen to whatever you want, all the time. This is the Audiobook Library Card. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes. And now, The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias, by Stephen Leacock Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:00:47:00

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Ep. 1105, Michael Strogoff, Part 3 of 9, by Jules Verne

1/16/2026
Can Michael and his traveling companion cross the Ural Mountains with a storm on the horizon? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. One of the things that I love about The Classic Tales is the way folks who normally don't listen to the classics get hooked. I don't know how many times I've heard stories of people who normally wouldn't read Jane Austen, but now love Pride and Prejudice. Or after a few episodes of Poirot, want to read more of Agatha Christie's books. Or Charles Dickens, or Sherlock Holmes, the list goes on and on. If you've got a friend who might be like this, here's what you do – scroll back through our feed and find one of your favorite episodes. Maybe it's a Jeeves and Wooster episode, or a Lupin mystery, something where afterwards, you were like, man, that was a good story. There's a ton of them! Share that episode with a friend. Now you've got something to talk about next time you see them. And if you're wanting to try it out yourself, subscribe to the Audiobook Library Card, and gain access to everything. All the novels, short stories and novellas over the last 18 years – I mean, try listening to The Scarlet Pimpernel and not be hungry for more fun. For 9.99 a month, you get access to it all. It's the best audiobook deal on the internet. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. And now, Michael Strogoff, Part 3 of 9, by Jules Verne Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:01:07:14

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Ep. 1104, The Stolen White Elephant, by Mark Twain VINTAGE

1/13/2026
A Siamese white elephant has gone missing in New Jersey. So, you know, it's Tuesday. Mark Twain, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Let's talk about ads. Now, most podcasts offer a subscription where you can pay $10 or so a month, and you get to listen to their show with no ads, and get a few bonus episodes. Here's the thing – this largely goes to benefit the podcast platforms. The actual creators don't get much. So, I created a better plan. For $9.99 per month, you get unlimited downloadable and streamable access to the entire Classic Tales Library. I've been building this for 18 years. This gives you access to longer books that wouldn't work in the podcast format. Books like Nicholas Nickleby, Moby Dick, or Plutarch's Lives. Only about a quarter of the books in the library were released through the podcast. So you can instantly download and listen to whatever you want, all the time. This is the Audiobook Library Card. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes. And now, The Stolen White Elephant, by Mark Twain Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:00:48:00

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Ep. 1103, Michael Strogoff, Part 2 of 9, by Jules Verne

1/9/2026
With everyone suspicious of spies on the train, can Michael escape their scrutiny? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The thing that I love about The Classic Tales is the way folks who normally don't listen to the classics get hooked. I don't know how many times I've heard stories of people who normally wouldn't read Jane Austen, but now love Pride and Prejudice. Or after a few episodes of Poirot, want to read more of Agatha Christie's books. Or Charles Dickens, or Sherlock Holmes, the list goes on and on. If you've got a friend who might be like this, here's what you do – scroll back through our feed and find one of your favorite episodes. Maybe it's a Jeeves and Wooster episode, or a Lupin mystery, something where afterwards, you were like, man, that was a good story. There's a ton of them! Share that episode with a friend. Now you've got something to talk about next time you see them. And if you're wanting to try it out yourself, subscribe to the Audiobook Library Card, and gain access to everything. All the novels, short stories and novellas over the last 18 years – I mean, try listening to The Scarlet Pimpernel and not be hungry for more fun. For 9.99 a month, you get access to it all. It's the best audiobook deal on the internet. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. And now, Michael Strogoff, Part 2 of 9, by Jules Verne Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $6.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:01:04:16

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Ep. 1102, The Repairer of Reputations, by Robert W. Chambers VINTAGE

1/6/2026
A new era of prosperity is in the air. The crowning achievement? - The first Government Lethal Chamber is now open and ready for its first occupant. Robert W. Chambers, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We have so many fun titles planned for 2026, and we want you on our team to help us out. I'll be sending a survey out at the beginning of the year with a list of potential titles for us to produce on the podcast and otherwise. We want you to help us decide! If you're a subscribing member of the Audiobook Library Card, you're all set up to receive the survey. If you're not, you can sign up for our newsletter, or make any purchase at the website: classictalesaudiobooks.com. 2026 is going to be a crackerjack year, and we want every title to be just right. Please lend us a hand and join our team. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes. And now, The Repairer of Reputations, by Robert W. Chambers Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:01:27:44

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Ep. 1101, Michael Strogoff, Part 1 of 9, by Jules Verne

1/2/2026
The Grand Duke's life is in danger, and the telegraph wire has been cut. Who can carry a dispatch from the Czar across revolutionary Siberia in time to warn him? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Let's talk about ads. Now, most podcasts offer a subscription where you can pay $10 or so a month, and you get to listen to their show with no ads, and get a few bonus episodes. Here's the thing – this largely goes to benefit the podcast platforms. The actual creators don't get much. So, I created a better plan. For $9.99 per month, you get unlimited downloadable and streamable access to the entire Classic Tales Library. I've been building this for 18 years. This gives you access to longer books that wouldn't work in the podcast format. Books like Nicholas Nickleby, Moby Dick, or Plutarch's Lives. Only about a quarter of the books in the library were released through the podcast. So you can instantly download and listen to whatever you want, all the time. This is the Audiobook Library Card. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and download and listen all you want. Today's story is the first in an episodic release of the novel Michael Strogoff, by Jules Verne. I don't know about you, but my favorite Jules Verne novel might be Around the World in 80 Days. Michael Strogoff is similarly commissioned with a race against time, but the story is placed in Czarist Russia, and is essentially a spy novel. This first episode is kind of a lot to set up, but once we get going – hold on tight! And now, Michael Strogoff, Part 1 of 9, by Jules Verne Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $6.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:00:58:49

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Ep. 1100, Head and Shoulders, by F. Scott Fitzgerald VINTAGE

12/30/2025
Things turn topsy-turvy when a prodigy from Princeton falls for a spirited dancer in spite of himself. F. Scott Fitzgerald, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We have so many fun titles planned for 2026, and we want you on our team to help us out. I'll be sending a survey out at the beginning of the year with a list of potential titles for us to produce on the podcast and otherwise. We want you to help us decide! If you're a subscribing member of the Audiobook Library Card, you're all set up to receive the survey. If you're not, you can sign up for our newsletter, or make any purchase at the website: classictalesaudiobooks.com. 2026 is going to be a crackerjack year, and we want every title to be just right. Please lend us a hand and join our team. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes. And now, Head and Shoulders, by F. Scott Fitzgerald Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:00:57:04

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Ep. 1099, Honorable Tommy, by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

12/26/2025
When is a harmless prank not so harmless? I guess it depends on who you ask. Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Do you plan on tackling some of those books you've always meant to get to next year? Is it time to take a whack at Ivanhoe, David Copperfield, or Plutarch's Lives? With the Audiobook Library Card, you can sample all you want until you find the special title for that sweet spot. Unlimited downloading and streaming of the Classic Tales Library! And with your help, we're planning on expanding it like never before. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes, and help us to keep the good stuff coming. And now, Honorable Tommy, by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:00:35:50

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Ep. 1098, A Christmas Carol, Part 4 of 4, by Charles Dickens VINTAGE

12/23/2025
Can Ebenezer Scrooge become convinced to change his ways? Charles Dickens, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this VINTAGE episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Did you know Charles Dickens wrote several Christmas Stories similar in length to A Christmas Carol? With the Audiobook Library Card, you can download The Christmas Stories of Charles Dickens and get not only the entire reading of A Christmas Carol, but also The Chimes, A Cricket on the Hearth, The Goblins and the Gravedigger, and The Life of Our Lord. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes. And now, A Christmas Carol, Part 4 of 4, by Charles Dickens Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for $9.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:00:53:28

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Ep. 1097, A Christmas Confession, by Agnes McClelland Daulton

12/19/2025
How can a good deed at Christmas backfire? Agnes McClelland Daulton, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Do you plan on tackling some of those books you've always meant to get to next year? Is it time to take a whack at Ivanhoe, David Copperfield, or Plutarch's Lives? With the Audiobook Library Card, you can sample all you want until you find the special title for that sweet spot. Unlimited downloading and streaming of the Classic Tales Library can be yours for even less! Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes. And now, A Christmas Confession, by Agnes McClelland Daulton Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $6.99/month Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Duration:00:23:49