https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mary-louise--7042490enBooksCopyright Detective Fiction Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d36c8da9945e11e28febfc1f029f9a5b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mary-louise--7042490Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:01:02 +0000L. Frank BaumDetective Fiction Genrespreaker48@podcastlibrary.orgThe Bluebird Books is a series of novels popular with teenage girls in the 1910s and 1920s. The series was begun by L. Frank Baum using his Edith Van Dyne pseudonym,then continued by at least three others, all using the same pseudonym. Baum wrote the...false74482ccf-6328-54bc-b93f-451086844743episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/friendly-road-new-adventures-in-contentment-ray-stannard-baker--74484917https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74484917Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:28 +0000L. Frank Baum"Friendly Road, New Adventures in Contentment" by Ray Stannard Baker invites listeners on a journey towards finding joy and fulfillment in everyday life. This timeless exploration of contentment encourages a deeper understanding of happiness and the...25980falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-plays-for-the-grammar-grades-mary-ella-lyng--74433753https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74433753Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:50 +0000L. Frank Baum"History Plays for the Grammar Grades" by Mary Ella Lyng offers a creative approach to teaching history through engaging plays designed for young learners. This collection provides educators with a valuable resource to bring historical events and...5486falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aunt-jane-s-nieces-on-vacation-l-frank-baum--74372150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74372150Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:06:24 +0000L. Frank BaumAunt Jane's Nieces on Vacation by L. Frank Baum invites listeners to join the spirited adventures of Aunt Jane's beloved nieces as they embark on a delightful holiday. This charming tale captures the essence of youthful exploration and the joy of...19000falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seven-secrets-william-le-queux--74298263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74298263Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:08:01 +0000L. Frank Baum"Seven Secrets" by William Le Queux invites listeners into a world of intrigue and mystery, where hidden truths and clandestine knowledge shape the fate of its characters. This gripping narrative unfolds layers of suspense and revelation, making it a...11114falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-and-freindship-dramatic-reading-jane-austen--74186696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74186696Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:56 +0000L. Frank Baum"Love and Friendship" is a captivating early work by Jane Austen that explores the intricacies of love and the folly of youthful infatuation through a series of letters. 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This captivating tale showcases the timeless themes of curiosity and perseverance,...15693falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-alice-in-the-old-wonderland-anna-matlack-richards--74021423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74021423Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:56 +0000L. Frank Baum"New Alice in the Old Wonderland" by Anna Matlack Richards invites listeners into a reimagined realm where the familiar meets the fantastical. This enchanting tale captures the essence of wonder and exploration, reflecting timeless themes of curiosity...15023falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/secret-pact-mildred-a-wirt-benson--73965509https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73965509Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:07:16 +0000L. Frank Baum"Secret Pact-Mildred A. Wirt Benson" explores the intriguing life and contributions of a remarkable woman who shaped the landscape of literature and journalism. This audiobook delves into her journey, highlighting themes of ambition, creativity, and...16025falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plea-for-ragged-schools-or-prevention-better-than-cure-thomas-guthrie--73907504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73907504Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:43 +0000L. Frank Baum"Plea for Ragged Schools; or, Prevention Better than Cure" by Thomas Guthrie is a compelling call to action advocating for the establishment of ragged schools to provide education for the impoverished. Guthrie emphasizes the importance of prevention...6162falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/watsons-dramatic-reading-jane-austen-l-oulton--73794023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73794023Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:44 +0000L. Frank Baum"Watsons" by Jane Austen, presented in a dramatic reading by L. Oulton, explores themes of family dynamics, social class, and the quest for love and security in a rapidly changing world. This unfinished novel captures the essence of Austen's keen...13995falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/four-noncanonical-sherlock-holmes-short-stories-sir-arthur-conan-doyle--73757277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73757277Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:56 +0000L. Frank BaumImmerse yourself in "Four Noncanonical Sherlock Holmes Short Stories" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, where the legendary detective takes on intriguing cases that may not be part of the official canon but are equally captivating. This collection showcases...5951falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-molly-of-scotland-yard-baroness-emma-orczy--73726108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73726108Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:05:15 +0000L. Frank Baum"Lady Molly of Scotland Yard" by Baroness Emma Orczy introduces listeners to a pioneering female detective who navigates the challenges of her time with wit and intelligence. This engaging narrative showcases Lady Molly's unique approach to...28319falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/riddle-of-the-purple-emperor-thomas-w-hanshew-mary-e-hanshew--73702486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73702486Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:04:30 +0000L. Frank Baum"Riddle of the Purple Emperor" by Thomas W. Hanshew and Mary E. Hanshew invites listeners into a captivating mystery that unfolds with intrigue and complexity. The narrative weaves together themes of deception and discovery, challenging characters to...10750falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/poems-of-william-blake-william-blake--73679026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73679026Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:50:51 +0000L. Frank Baum"Poems of William Blake" showcases the profound and visionary works of one of the most influential poets in English literature. Blake's poetry delves into themes of innocence, experience, and the complexities of the human soul, weaving together...3303falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mother-goose-in-prose-version-2-l-frank-baum--73653516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73653516Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:17:56 +0000L. Frank Baum"Mother Goose in Prose" by L. Frank Baum reimagines the beloved nursery rhymes of Mother Goose into enchanting prose, creating a whimsical world where classic tales come to life. This collection invites listeners to explore the timeless charm and...16178falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-of-king-lear-nahum-tate--73623610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73623610Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:56:42 +0000L. Frank Baum"History of King Lear-Nahum Tate" explores the enduring themes of power, betrayal, and the complexities of familial relationships through the lens of Tate's adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy. This version reimagines King Lear's descent into...9531falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ashton-kirk-investigator-john-thomas-mcintyre--73298592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73298592Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:43:49 +0000L. Frank BaumAshton-Kirk, Investigator by John Thomas McIntyre invites listeners into the world of a sharp-witted detective as he navigates the intricacies of crime and justice. This captivating tale showcases the timeless themes of intellect, perseverance, and...11298falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mary-louise-l-frank-baum--72057911https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72057911Mon, 18 May 2026 16:25:59 +0000L. Frank BaumThe Bluebird Books is a series of novels popular with teenage girls in the 1910s and 1920s. The series was begun by L. Frank Baum using his Edith Van Dyne pseudonym,then continued by at least three others, all using the same pseudonym. Baum wrote the...15155baum,bluebird,daring,detective,gorman,josie,louise,manuscript,mary,seriesfalsefull