Quills and Cliffhangers
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago -Listen to the Quills and Cliffhangers podcast for audiobooks, book reviews, and author biographies.
The host of Quills and Cliffhangers is Jane, the Director of Marketing at Steve's Book Décor. Explore our fine selection of antique and vintage books at www.stevesbookdecor.etsy.com.
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Episodes
The Winning of Barbara Worth Audiobook
August 06, 2018 00:16 - 10 minutes - 10.6 MBAn excerpt from the 1911 bestselling Western romance, The Winning of Barbara Worth. A California cowboy and a New York engineer compete for the hand of a wealthy rancher's daughter. Read the full transcript of this podcast at our blog: http://quillsandcliffhangers.blogspot.com. Please like, comment, and subscribe to our channel, and follow Quills and Cliffhangers on Facebook and Twitter.
The Art of Conversation Podcast
June 01, 2018 22:21 - 9 minutes - 6.22 MBHow to become a charming conversationalist, excerpted from Florence Hartley's 1860 bestseller, The Ladies' Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness. Read the full transcript of this podcast at our blog: http://quillsandcliffhangers.blogspot.com. Please like, comment, and subscribe to our channel, and follow Quills and Cliffhangers on Facebook and Twitter.
Etiquette for Equestriennes
April 26, 2018 20:44 - 11 minutes - 7.45 MBLearn how to ride a horse sidesaddle with this charming excerpt from Florence Hartley's groundbreaking 1860 work, The Ladies' Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness. Read the full transcript of this podcast at our blog: http://quillsandcliffhangers.blogspot.com. Please like, comment, and subscribe to our channel, and follow Quills and Cliffhangers on Facebook and Twitter.
Nonsense Novels: Sherlock Holmes Parody
April 07, 2018 10:05 - 13 minutes - 9.25 MBAn amusing satire of the adventures of the Great Detective, excerpted from author Stephen Leacock's Nonsense Novels. Read the full transcript of this podcast at http://quillsandcliffhangers.blogspot.com. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel, and follow Quills and Cliffhangers on Facebook and Twitter.
Jo's Boys: The Price of Fame
March 27, 2018 23:18 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MBIn Chapter 3 of her classic novel, Jo's Boys, author Louisa May Alcott laments the loss of privacy that accompanies fame and fortune. Read the full transcript of this podcast at our blog: http://quillsandcliffhangers.blogspot.com. Please like, comment, and subscribe to our channel, and follow Quills and Cliffhangers on Facebook and Twitter.
Jane Eyre: The Quest for Equality
March 20, 2018 20:15 - 10 minutes - 7.59 MBJane Eyre, the famous 19th century novel by Charlotte Bronte, presented a compelling case for equal rights for women and men. Read the full transcript of this podcast at our blog: http://quillsandcliffhangers.blogspot.com. Please like, comment, and subscribe to our channel, and follow Quills and Cliffhangers on Facebook and Twitter.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit Audiobook
March 13, 2018 21:54 - 10 minutes - 6.87 MBJane reads a classic short story, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, by Beatrix Potter. Read the full transcript of this podcast at our blog: http://quillsandcliffhangers.blogspot.com. Please like, comment, and subscribe to our channel, and follow Quills and Cliffhangers on Facebook and Twitter.y newest episode and discover more fascinating content from my channel!
Fables in Slang Audiobook Part 2
March 06, 2018 12:12 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBAn audiobook presentation of Fables in Slang, the 1899 bestseller by George Ade. In Part 2, Jane reads a classic story: The Fable of the Brash Drummer and the Peach Who Learned That There Were Others. Read the full transcript of this podcast at our blog: http://quillsandcliffhangers.blogspot.com. Please like, comment, and subscribe to our channel, and follow Quills and Cliffhangers on Facebook and Twitter.
Fables in Slang Audiobook Part 1
February 27, 2018 10:07 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MBAn audiobook presentation of Fables in Slang, the 1899 bestseller by George Ade. In Part 1, Jane reads two stories: The Fable of the Slim Girl Who Tried To Keep a Date That Was Never Made and The Fable of the Baseball Fan Who Took the Only Known Cure. Read the full transcript of this podcast at our blog: http://quillsandcliffhangers.blogspot.com. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel, and follow Quills and Cliffhangers on Facebook and Twitter.
Anatole France: The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard
February 20, 2018 07:37 - 11 minutes - 6.95 MBA biography of the celebrated 19th century author Anatole France and a synopsis of his first novel, The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard. Anatole France is fondly remembered for his many witty sayings about life and love. Jane, the host of our podcast, counts down his top ten most famous quotes. Read the full transcript of this podcast at our blog: http://quillsandcliffhangers.blogspot.com. Please like, comment, and subscribe to our channel, and follow Quills and Cliffhangers on Facebook and ...
Sue Grafton: A Tribute
February 15, 2018 20:50 - 9 minutes - 9.8 MBA biography of author Sue Grafton, a master of the modern murder mystery genre. Jane, the host of the Quills and Cliffhangers podcast, lists eight elements of classic "whodunit" novels. Follow Quills and Cliffhangers on Facebook and Twitter, and visit our blog: http://quillsandcliffhangers.blogspot.com.
The Collector's Guide to Rare, Antique and Vintage Books
February 14, 2018 11:00 - 12 minutes - 7.79 MBIf you love old books, you're in excellent company! A home filled with books is an oasis of civilization, a warm and inviting haven from the hectic bustle of the modern world. Your host, Jane, the Director of Marketing at Steve's Book Décor, counts down 10 factors to consider when building your own book collection. Listen to my newest episode and discover more fascinating content from my channel!