New Release: Classic Science Fiction by Philip K. Dick
Lovers of science fiction (like me!) know Philip K. Dick was an incredibly imaginative writer. Others may not realize that his works have been the basis for some instantly recognizable movies, like Blade Runner, Total Recall, and Minority Report. It was in the 1950s that he found his voice as a writer. He once wrote [...]
New Releases: Two Classic Stories by Henry James
Quite Simply, Henry James is America’s Shakespeare. Unfortunately that comes with good news and bad news. Like Shakespeare, his work reaches the heights of artistic achievement, but many contemporary readers find it impenetrable. That is mainly true, however, of his novels. His short (and long) stories are both brilliant and accessible. And, like Shakespeare, I think that hearing [...]
New Releases: Three Collections of Stories by Anton Chekhov
When most people think of Anton Chekhov, they likely think of his outstanding plays, like Uncle Vanya, The Cherry Orchard or Three Sisters. In addition, he is considered to be one of the greatest short story writers in the history of world literature. When I started recording his stories, I was struck at how clever, [...]
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