What Books Do At Night - Now Playing

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You are all invited to join Tostig and me on WTFRadioLive for What Books Do At Night, every Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern).

This Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, we will be starting "High Stakes" by Dick Francis.

Successful inventor Steven Scott takes up horse racing as a hobby. But, treachery on the racing scene marks Steven for his own termination - much sooner than he can imagine...

Enjoy the suspense! Only on WTFRadioLive.

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This Sunday, December 3, beginning at 3:00 p.m. (East Coast time), What Books Do At Night will be presenting The Fourth Tower of Inverness, only on WTFRadioLive.

You are cordially invited to listen in as Tostig and I explore Jack Flander's classic adventures within the various levels of the mysterious Fourth Tower of Inverness.

Counting only three towers at the old Victorian mansion, he searches hollow walls, underground passages and moving panels to discover doors opening into different dimensions.

It's a humorous allegory of illusion and reality.

Join us for the exciting journey.

[HavokChylde]

You guys better tune in.

Or I'll...I'll...I'll fucking spank you.

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You are cordially invited to join What Books Do At Night on Sunday, December 24, beginning at 3:00 p.m. (East Coast time), when we'll be presenting A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.

Read by the incomparable Jim Dale (known for narrating the Harry Potter books), we will be offering the unabridged version of this Christmas classic.

Be sure to tune in - only on WTFRadioLive.

[Tostig]

Coming up tomorrow on What Books Do at Night...

Dune, by Frank Herbert. The complete and unabridged text. Be sure to tune in Sundays at 3pm eastern to catch the show!

[Taylor_Blade]

What book is on after this one?

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Please join Tostig and me on WTFRadioLive for What Books Do At Night this Sunday, March 11, beginning at 3:00 p.m. (East Coast time) for Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand.

This classic heroic comedy is set in 17th century Paris. Using eloquent language, Rostand brings us a vivid picture of the swashbuckling hero who fights for his country and his love. Cyrano de Bergerac is a timeless romantic masterpiece.

Make yourself a reminder - this Sunday - What Books Do At Night - only on WTFRadioLive.

[Jesse Static]

I wish I could listen. ):

[Taylor_Blade]

I'll be there!

Nice selection.

[zombieman]

I wanna listen, but my computer is shit.

[Taylor_Blade]

I wanna listen, but my computer is shit.

Some hosts will send copies upon request for those who can't listen live. You might try asking one of the hosts of which ever show you'd like to hear.


:thumbsup:

[Noob]

Why did you respond to someone whos banned? :tongue:

[dustinzgirl]

Why did you respond to someone whos banned? :tongue:

Why are you questioning anything TB does? YOU ARE NOT WORTHY!

BTW:


I have never read Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand.

So I am excited to hear it!!!


I do know that it is a highly acclaimed play about people that did stuff.

[Tostig]

Starting this Sunday, March 18, What Books Do At Night will be presenting:

Odd Thomas (http://www.amazon.com/Odd-Thomas-Dean-Koontz/dp/0553584499/ref=pd_bbs_2/103-1736552-3709439?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1174192802&sr=8-2)
by Dean Koontz

[dustinzgirl]

Starting this Sunday, March 18, What Books Do At Night will be presenting:

Odd Thomas (http://www.amazon.com/Odd-Thomas-Dean-Koontz/dp/0553584499/ref=pd_bbs_2/103-1736552-3709439?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1174192802&sr=8-2)
by Dean Koontz

As long as you don't play the koontz one about the twin sisters who screw thier cats and the mom who fries her baby on the stove top, I think it was one of his Twighlight novesl...and that creepy guy that could transport himself to anywhere and kidnapped kids....ugh, I hate that book.

Most of his other books are fucking amazing. I have not had the chance to read the Odd series yet, so this will be a nice treat!

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Crikey. Glad I didn't read the book you're describing, DG, or I wouldn't read any more Koontz. I didn't like his earlier stuff, but the more recent books have evolved to some pretty good storytelling, and from what I've read, would fit in the G rating category.

It's a shame when authors try to fit into a trend, like moviemakers, going for what is popular at the time. How many "kids go on a roadtrip, find an abandoned farm/town/or get stranded, and get eaten by chainsaw massacre/nuclear fallout monsters" can there be? If I was interested by that nonsense, I'd watch the news.

[Nickds7]

How many "kids go on a roadtrip, find an abandoned farm/town/or get stranded, and get eaten by chainsaw massacre/nuclear fallout monsters" can there be? If I was interested by that nonsense, I'd watch the news.


Amen.

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Hello there, and welcome to What Books Do At Night.

Wanted to let you know that today we'll be playing the stunning conclusion to Odd Thomas, by Dean Koontz and....

Following the end of that story, we'll be featuring "The Gold Bug" and "The Cask of Amontillado" - both by Edgar Allen Poe.

Hope you enjoy!

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Hello again, and welcome to What Books Do At Night.

On Sunday, April 22, only on WTFRadioLive, WBDAN will be presenting the first chapters of:

Crocodile on the Sandbank
by Elizabeth Peters

Amelia Peabody, 32 year-old Victorian gentlewoman, inherited two things from her father - a considerable fortune and an unbendable will.

The first was indispensible in allowing her to indulge in her lie's passion: Egyptology. Without the second, the mummy's curse would have made corpses of them all.

This is a fun book, with humor, bits of Victorian history, swordfights, and even a touch of romance.

We hope you will join Tostig and me for the adventure.

[Taylor_Blade]

Yo Caffy, Tost.... What book are we on this week?

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We're playing the third installment of "Crocodile on the Sandbank" by Elizabeth Peters. I think there will be at least 2 or 3 more weekends with this unabridged audio version.

It will be Tostig's choice on the next book to be played.

He's not enjoying the current story nearly as much as I do. It's probably a matter of interest. I find the whole time period in which the book is placed (Victorian 1890s) fascinating.

Just think - this is the times in which archaeology in Egypt was becoming more of a science instead of a gentleman's hobby. Designated a "British protectorate", Egyptians were slowly becoming vocally resistant to foreign rule. An example of this was in the distribution of artifacts found in the archaeological digs. Up to this time, and continuing for many years, those working a specific area had a tendency to loot the tombs and crypts, distributing their finds to friends and foreign museums. The Egyptians had just established a national museum, and were beginning to insist that these historical treasures be kept in the country of origin.

On another point, the whole societal hierarchy was in flux. Britain of the times was very class conscious, including the belief that women were either delicate, fragile mothers and daughters, needing to be protected and controlled, or were women of ill-repute, deserving nothing but contempt. There was no middle ground.

The main character in the book, Amelia Peabody, was an English gentlewoman of independent means. Her forthright character (Tostig calls her bossy) is intended to present a contrast. An intelligent woman, with opinions of her own, attempting in her own way to achieve an equality with the men of the day.

So, I enjoy the background of the story, as well as the hint of mystery that flows throughout. Why is a mysterious mummy seem to be harassing and threatening the camp? Why is Evelyn's cousin making such a point of insisting that she come back to England and marry him? Who will win the contest of wills? Amelia, with her instinctive, sometimes illogical, leaps of thought? Or the gruff, no nonsense Radcliff Emerson, determined to complete his study of the new found tomb, regardless of superstitions and potential danger?

Tune in to find out the answers to these questions.

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Due to technical difficulties, What Books Do At Night will not be on this Sunday, May 27, 2007.

Silly Tostig decided to upgrade his system to that Vista thingee and he's having trouble with the broadcasting software. We're hoping to be back on the air soon, because I know your Sundays just aren't the same without hearing a good book. ;)

[Tostig]

What Books Do At Night returns this Sunday at 3pm Eastern. We will be finishing up the last part of the book we had been playing before all these technical difficulties began:

Crocodile on the Sandbank, by Elizabeth Peters.

On Sunday, the 22nd of July, we'll be starting a new book to be announced later.

[Taylor_Blade]

What Books Do At Night returns this Sunday at 3pm Eastern. We will be finishing up the last part of the book we had been playing before all these technical difficulties began:

Crocodile on the Sandbank, by Elizabeth Peters.

On Sunday, the 22nd of July, we'll be starting a new book to be announced later.

Mmmmm... Books for the lazy at heart. ;)

[Tostig]

Starting this Sunday, July 22nd:

Isaac Asimov's: I, Robot

Not to be confused with the movie with Wil Smith. While it was based on the book, the story presented in the film doesn't actually appear in the book. Some of the characters are similar. The book itself is a collection of short stores.

We hope you join us an enjoy these great stories of a possible future.

[Tostig]

Starting this Sunday, Auguest 12, WBDN will present:

The Maltese Falcon, by Dashell Hammett

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For those of you who don't recognize the title of the book, or the author:

The Maltese Falcon is the definitive masterpiece of the hard-boiled detective genre. It introduces Private Investigator Sam Spade, a loner who follows his own code and the rules of the street. (Some of you may have seen the movie version with Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre and Sydney Greenstreet.) The patter is quick and fierce, with many a quotable moment.

The author, Dashiell Hammett, spent his early years working as a detective in San Francisco. He used his experience as well as his love of the city to create believable characters in an interesting environment. In addition to the Sam Spade stories, he is well known for The Thin Man series.

Hope you're able to join What Books Do At Night, this Sunday, to begin the adventure.

[Taylor_Blade]

For those of you who don't recognize the title of the book, or the author:

The Maltese Falcon is the definitive masterpiece of the hard-boiled detective genre. It introduces Private Investigator Sam Spade, a loner who follows his own code and the rules of the street. (Some of you may have seen the movie version with Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre and Sydney Greenstreet.) The patter is quick and fierce, with many a quotable moment.

The author, Dashiell Hammett, spent his early years working as a detective in San Francisco. He used his experience as well as his love of the city to create believable characters in an interesting environment. In addition to the Sam Spade stories, he is well known for The Thin Man series.

Hope you're able to join What Books Do At Night, this Sunday, to begin the adventure.

Thanks for the background. I'll tune in for this one.

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Due to technical difficulties (again!) we were unable to transmit the What Books Do At Night episode last Sunday. :sad:

However, we've been testing it all week (off and on) and our cable provider appears to be less disruptive. So... we'll try again tomorrow.

This will give everyone a chance to tune in and enjoy the first installment of Dashiell Hammett's "The Maltese Falcon" in its glorious, buffer-free format.

And don't forget, it makes a great add-on to IRC and those power discussions around the beer cooler.

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Hello there.

What Books Do At Night will not be airing today, due to some PEBKAU (problem exists between keyboard and user) challenges. I apologize for the anticlimactic anticipation inherently involved in the postponement.

Please be sure to tune in next Sunday for the exciting conclusion to The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett.

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Hello there. Please join Tostig and me this Sunday, Sept. 16, when What Books Do At Night will be presenting A Morbid Taste for Bones, by Ellis Peters.

Based in the 11th century, the main character, Brother Cadfael, is a Benedictine monk and herbalist at Shrewsbury Abbey in the English county of Shropshire. His slightly unusual skills, as detective, medical examiner, diplomatic envoy (to the Welsh princes), and counsel, lead him to involve himself in many a medieval mystery.

A well written story, with a bit of history thrown in, is sure to delight many a listener.

That's What Books Do At Night - 3:00 p.m. (Eastern) only on WTFRadio Live.

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Please join Tostig and me today, Nov. 4, 2007, when What Books Do At Night present the first episode of:

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams.

The world's first ghost/horror/detective/time travel/romantic comedy has been created by the author known first and foremost for his 5-part "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" trilogy.

So, sit back, grab that cup of coffee and that slice of toast, and enjoy.

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Please join What Books Do At Night this Sunday, Nov. 25, when we will be presenting the BBC full cast production of:

Agatha Christie's
Murder on the Orient Express

Returning from an important case in Syria, Belgian detective Hercule Poirot boards the Orient Express in Istanbul. The next day he awakes to find that a wealthy American passenger has been stabbed 12 times in his sleep.

However, the clues and circumstances seemingly point to different suspects.

Can the little grey cells solve once more the seemingly insoluble?

Join us and find out. Only on WTFRadioLive.

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Beginning this Sunday, December 2, What Books Do At Night will be presenting:

Good Omens - The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch
by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.

According to The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch (the world's only completely accurate book of prophecies, written in 1655, before she exploded), the world will end on a Saturday. Next Saturday, in fact. Just before dinner.

So, the armies of Good and Evil are amassing. Atlantis is rising, frogs are falling, tempers are flaring. Everything appears to be going according to Divine Plan. Except a somewhat fussy angel and a fast living demon - both of whom have lived amongst Earth's mortals since The Beginning and have grown rather fond of the lifestyle - are not actually looking forward to the coming Rapture.

And someone seems to have misplaced the Antichrist...

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Please join What Books Do At Night this Sunday, January 6, 2008, when we will begin "Outlander" by Diana Galbadon.

It is difficult to pinpoint a specific genre for this book. Calling Outlander a time travel romance is like calling a Dove Bar ice cream on a stick. Mere labels can't possibly prepare you for the totally engrossing and sensual experience of either one.

If you are ready to listen to a story packed with action, sex, life and death, then take the plunge - only on WTFRadioLive.

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You are invited to join What Books Do At Night this Sunday, January 27, 2008, when we will be presenting:

Clan of the Cave Bear
by Jean M. Auel

A remarkable epic of one woman's odyssey - filled with mystery and magic.

Here is the saga of a people who call themselves the Clan of the Cave Bear; how they lived; the animals they hunted; the great totems they revered.

But mostly it is the story of Ayla, the girl they found and raised, who was not like them.

Although this tale takes place roughly 35,000 years ago, its cast of characters and their stories could easily slide into any modern timeframe.

Only on WTFRadioLive...