
Every week, I take a book from my overcrowded bookshelf and I read the story to you. Come and enjoy completely free audiobooks of some of the all time classic stories including Sherlock Holmes, Robin Hood and Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde. All stories used in The Overcrowded Bookshelf are in the public domain under Australian laws.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 90 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Hi friends, there's been a change in my personal life that effects the next few weeks of the podcast, so please have a listen. Thanks!
The mystery continues with chapters 10 & 11 of "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Join me every week for free classic audiobooks! Music used in the podcast is 'An Open Book' by Soundroll Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)... more
Today we're reading chapters 8 & 9 of Conan Doyle's "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Join me every week for free classic audiobooks! Music used in the podcast is 'An Open Book' by Soundroll Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/... more
The mystery continues with Chapter 7 of Conan Doyle's "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Join me every week for free classic audiobooks! Music used in the podcast is 'An Open Book' by Soundroll Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.i... more
What a great idea to introduce people to great literature by reading books (from the collection on your bookshelf). I love hearing the mystery books that I've never heard of before. And because there are no jarring commercials, this is so great to fall asleep to (but I'll re-listen to it if it lulled me to sleep). Thank you for doing this podcast & for the literary treasure trove you provide!
What a superb podcast I enjoy every book. Tom your voice and delivery are perfect, keep up the great work.
“The smell of old paper and rich leather mingle in the air as Tom selects a well-read tome from a bookshelf and settles back in his favourite armchair by the glowing fireplace. He pulls a candle closer and adjusts his glasses which have slipped a little on his nose. As he gently turns the cover of the cherished book, a twinkle appears in his eyes and a smile plays about his lips…”
Prepare for adventure, as each week, Thomas Padget whisks you down the rabbit hole of classic literature. Tom’s war... more
I came across this app while looking for sleep stories. His voice is pleasant and easy to fall asleep to. I also listen while on my daily walk. It’s a great way to “read” the classics classic while getting in some exercise.
Soothing enough to be a sleep story while also being entertaining and enjoyable. I fell asleep halfway through but made sure to pick up where I left off the next night to see how the story ended.
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