
Bedtime in the Public Domain
By W. Blaine Dowler

Bedtime in the Public DomainSep 27, 2021

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"A Kidnapped Santa Claus" by L. Frank Baum
Five Daemons are upset with Santa's success in his work, and kidnap him to stop his progress.

Announcing book 21
The formal announcement of Book 21: "A Kidnapped Santa Claus".

Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn: Complete Audiobook version
The entire story of Robin Hood's young protege.

Chapter 8 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)
The Sherriff of Nottingham finds his way to Robin Hood's camp.

Chapter 7 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)
The Sherriff of Nottingham learns the truth about his son's fate.

Chapter 6 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)
Young Robin encounters the swineherd once more.

Chapter 5 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)
Young Robin explores the area on his own, and witnesses nature in all its glory.

Chapter 4 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)
Little John helps young Robin learn to use his new bow and arrow.

Chapter 3 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)
Young Robin encounters the band of criminals that stole from his party in the woods.

Chapter 2 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)
Young Robin meets another young boy while lost in the forest.

Chapter 1 (Young Robin Hood, by G. Manville Fenn)
We meet our hero, the young Master Robin.

Announcing Book 20
Announcing the next book, which begins on November 8, 2021.

The Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells (Audiobook version)
The complete audiobook version of The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells.

Ch. 22: The Man Alone (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick returns to society, in a way. While the term was not yet in use, he describes his experiences with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Ch. 21: The Reversion of the Beast Folk (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick is the last surviving human on the island, and without Dr. Moreau's ongoing procedures, the beast folk are reverting to their instinctive ways.

Ch. 20: Alone With the Beast Folk (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick finds himself the sole human on the island, and that's not a safe thing to be.

Ch. 19: Montgomery's "Bank Heist" (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
In times of crisis, Montgomery's coping skills are found to be wanting.

Ch. 18: The Finding of Moreau (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick convinces Montgomery of the importance of finding Moreau.

Ch. 17: A Catastrophe
Things take a sudden and substantial turn for the worse.

Ch. 16: How the Beast Folk Tasted Blood (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick and Montgomery make a very disturbing discovery.

Ch. 15: Concerning the Beast Folk (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Montgomery and Prendick have a summarized conversation about the inhabitants of the island.

Ch. 14: Doctor Moreau Explains (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Dr. Moreau explains his research and goals to Prendick, including an abbreviated history of the island.

Ch. 13: A Parley (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Moreau and Montgomery find Prendick just before his drowns himself.

Ch. 12: The Sayers of the Law (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick is taken to the village of the Beast Folk, and learns a little more about their culture.

Ch. 11: The Hunting of the Man (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick tries to escape for fear of being vivisected.

Ch. 10: The Crying of the Man (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick returns to his room, and his absence has been noticed.

Ch. 9: The Thing in the Woods (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick goes into the woods to escape the cries of the puma, and soon regrets his decision.

Ch. 8: The Crying of the Puma (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick tries to get some answers from Montgomery, but it's difficult with the noises of the puma in the background.

Ch. 7: The Locked Door (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Edward is provided secure accommodations on the island, and is finally far enough up on Maslow's hierarchy that he can sit and think. He suddenly and unpleasantly realizes where he's heard the name of his host before.

Ch. 6: The Evil-Looking Boatmen (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Mr. Prendick is rescued, but that doesn't mean he is lucky.

Ch. 5: The Man With Nowhere To Go (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
The captain gets drunks, and decides he's done having passengers.

Ch. 4: At the Schooner's Rail (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Edward catches Montgomery at a vulnerable moment, and learns a little bit more.

Ch. 3: The Strange Face (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Edward meets one of Montgomery's strange travelling companions.

Ch. 2: The Man Who Was Going Nowhere (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Prendick awakens on the Ipecacuanha and meets a man named Montgomery.

Ch. 1: In the Dingey of the "Lady Vain" (Island of Dr. Moreau, by H.G. Wells)
Edward Prendick recounts the events that led him from the shipwreck of the Lady Vain to being the last soul alive in his boat.

Introduction (The Island of Dr. Moreau)
In this brief introduction, Charles Edward Prendick sets the stage for the story transcribed by his uncle Edward Prendick, who shows signs of what modern society would refer to as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Announcing Book 19
The formal announcement of our next book: The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells.

Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit by Thorne Smith: Audiobook Version
The complete text of Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith.

September 6 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore ships out.
This is the final chapter of Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith.

September 5 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore tries to figure out what his assignment is, and those around him make very helpful suggestions.

September 4 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore applies for a furlough, and gets an extremely unexpected reply.

September 3 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore is called for the First Class exam.

August 20 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Polly is impatient for a ring.

August 17 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore and friends meet a wonderful couple on the town.

August 12 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore has news, but Tim isn't thrilled to hear it.

August 11 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore's mother pays another visit, and brings Polly with her.

August 10 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore may be transferred, if they can find anyone who wants him.

August 9 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Mr. Fogerty takes a lot of liberty.

August 8 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore wrote a song.

August 7 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore has a great idea: camouflage, but not in the field...

August 5 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore and Mr. Fogerty visit New York on leave.

August 3 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore meets a man who doesn't claim to have seen a mermaid, but if anyone has seen one of them things, it's him.

August 1 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Mr. Fogerty has a secret.

July 11 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Time for a regimental review.

July 10 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore has an altercation at the mess hall.

July 9 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore's performance shoveling coal has led him to his next assignment in the Officers' Mess.

July 8 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore experiences the fallout for his July 4 choices.

July 4 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
It's the fourth of July. Surely Biltmore won't screw something up on such an important date, right?

July 3 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore gets to know Mr. Fogerty better, and isn't happy about it.

July 2 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore's mother drops by, and brings a friend along.

July 1 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore goes for a rather eventful swim.

June 29 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore meets a furry new friend.

June 25 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore has more adventures while waiting for his laundry to dry.

June 24 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore is due for 43 hours of liberty, assuming he can get clean enough to pass inspection first.

June 14 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore practices with the bayonette.

June 11 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Warning: this chapter opens with a racial stereotype. Biltmore muses about his newly developed skills at laundry.

June 10 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
The Cigar Butt episode.

June 1 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore reads the reviews of the show he is no longer a part of.

July Patreon announcement
July Patreon announcement

May 29 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore learns his final fate as a show girl.

May 28 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore needs his chest saved, though the barber wonders why.

May 23 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore gets some first hand experience in women's attire.

May 11 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore has a new role with the Navy, and it may be his true calling.

May 9 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore encounters an old foe during war games.

May 8 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore's unit goes rowing.

May 6 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.

May 4 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore makes plans for his future in the service.

May 1 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore pays a visit to the paper.

April 31 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore meets someone who may or may not be Kaiser William while on guard duty.

April 30 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore brings his bartender home to meet the family.

April 29 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore takes part in a parade.

April 25 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore visits Eli's grave to give him the latest updates on camp gossip.

April 14 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore mourns the death of a colleague, after a sorts.

April 12 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore comments on the price of cigarettes. Yes, cigarettes.

April 11 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore plays a game of basketball.

April 10 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore hears rumours of a new assignment.

April 9 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore has issues with his company commander. Also with distinguishing between "port" and "present arms".

April 8 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore's mother pays another visit.

April 7 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore and a "friend" meet a nice family, and quite the biography is given.

April 6 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore plays a form of dodge ball.

March 29 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore adjusts to Probation Camp.

March 28 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore gets used to the new barracks.

March 27 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Today is Biltmore's birthday.

March 26 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore has some more testing done.

June Patreon Shout-Out
Thanking our supporters in June.

March 25 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore takes his "liberty," comparable to shore leave, in the city of New York.

March 22 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore wrote a poem.

March 21 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore talks about an Admiral's pay and a letter from home.

March 20 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore learns about boats and takes in a movie.

March 19 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore remembers something funny from last Sunday.

March 18 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore's photos come in.

March 17 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
The single girls start showing up, and Biltmore gets more mail from his mother.

March 16 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore describes his daily routine.

March 7 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore prepares himself mentally for tomorrow's vaccination.

March 6 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore goes through inspection.

March 5 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
The mail comes.

March 4 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore tries and fails to avoid notice in a routine day.

March 3 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore's mother comes for a visit which is both very personal and shockingly impersonal.

March 2 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore fails to make friends with those who share the sleeping quarters.

March 1 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore knows the importance of getting vaccinated.

February 28 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit)
Biltmore sees some familiar faces on the train.

February 27 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
It's time to pack and introduce readers to the family.

February 26 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore informs his mother of his enlistment.

February 25 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore must pass a physical before he can join the Navy.

February 23 (Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit, by Thorne Smith)
Biltmore signs up for the Navy, much to the Navy's chagrin.

May Patreon Shout Out
Our monthly shout out to our Patreon supporters.

Announcing Book 18
Book 18 in Bedtime in the Public Domain will be Thorne Smith's Biltmore Oswald: The Diary of a Hapless Recruit.

The Man With Two Left Feet and other stories by P.G. Wodehouse
This collection of stories by humourist P.G. Wodehouse includes the first appearances of his famous "Jeeves and Wooster".

The Man With Two Left Feet (The Man With Two Left Feet and Other Stories, by P.G. Wodehouse)
Henry Wallace Mills has a plan to keep his young wife from getting bored, but it requires him to learn how to dance, despite his complete and utter lack of talent.

A Sea of Troubles (The Man With Two Left Feet and Other Stories, by P.G. Wodehouse)
Mr. Meggs has decided to end it all, and to give his friends their inheritance while he is still around to enjoy their reactions, starting with his secretary.
CONTENT WARNING: Suicide and the perception of sexual harassment in the workplace.

The Romance of an Ugly Policeman (The Man With Two Left Feet and Other Stories, by P.G. Wodehouse)
Edward Plimmer is in love with a girl who is in love with... of all people... a milkman!

Black For Luck (The Man With Two Left Feet and Other Stories, by P.G. Wodehouse)
There was a time when black cats were considered lucky. It's up to the reader to decide whether or not this is one of those times.

One Touch of Nature (The Man With Two Left Feet and Other Stories, by P.G. Wodehouse)
This fairly lighthearted story centres around some rather massive fans of baseball, meeting through happenstance in London.

The Making of Mac's (The Man With Two Left Feet and Other Stories, by P.G. Wodehouse)
P.G. Wodehouse is best known for writing comedic stories, but this isn't one of them. It's the story of two young people in love with conflicting life goals. Content advisory: suicide.

At Geisenheimer's (The Man With Two Left Feet and Other Stories, by P.G. Wodehouse)
A couple honeymooning in New York have two very different reactions to the city.

Crowned Heads (The Man With Two Left Feet and Other Stories, by P.G. Wodehouse)
Katie falls in love and wants to marry, if she can get the approval of her delusional grandfather.

The Mixer, Part 2 ("The Man With Two Left Feet and Other Stories" by P. G. Wodehouse)
The dog finds a new family, but he may not be with them long.

The Mixer: Part 1 (Man With Two Left Feet and Other Stories by P. G. Wodehouse)
A puppy is purchased and starts his path to adulthood.

Wilton's Holiday (The Man With Two Left Feet and Other Stories, by P.G. Wodehouse)
A man with a tragic tale from his past comes to a summer resort.

Extricating Young Gussie (The Man With Two Left Feet and Other Stories, by P.G. Wodehouse)
The first appearance of Jeeves and Wooster, sort of.

Bill the Bloodhound (The Man With Two Left Feet and other stories, by P.G. Wodehouse)
Henry Pifield Rice is a detective. Not a great detective, or even a particularly good detective, but he's a detective. He's also in love with a woman in the company he's been hired to follow.

Our monthly Patreon shout-out: April 2021
Our monthly Patreon shout-out: April 2021

Announcing Book 17
Announcing the next book in the series: a collection of comedic short stories.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: The Complete Audiobook
The entire fourth Oz novel, which reunites Dorothy and the Wizard.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 20: Zeb Returns to the Ranch
It is time for the adventure to end.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 19: The Wizard Performs Another Trick
The trial begins in earnest, and the Wizard's trick is undone.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 18: The Trial of Eureka the Kitten
The worst is feared when Ozma's pet piglet disappears.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 17: The Nine Tiny Piglets
A holiday is declared in honour of the visitors.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 16: Jim, the Cab-Horse
Jim learns more about the Palace of Oz, encountering a number of characters that are new to Jim but familiar to fans of the series.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 15: Old Friends are Reunited
The group are reunited with many of the prominent personages of Oz, some of whom make their first appearances in this particular book.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 14: Ozma Uses the Magic Belt
The party reach a dead end, but Dorothy comes up with a plan.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 13: The Den of the Dragonettes
The party escape the gargoyles, only to wander into the home of a far greater threat.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 12: A Wonderful Escape
The party is captured by the gargoyles, but they refuse to stay captured for long.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 11: They Meet the Wooden Gargoyles
The group find a new country and a new threat.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 10: The Braided Man of Pyramid Mountain
The crew climb a very large mountain and meet a strange man.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 9: They Fight the Invisible Bears
The group are attacked by a dangerous and invisible enemy.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 8: The Valley of Voices
Be wary of eating unfamiliar fruit from random bushes. And bears.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 7: Into the Black Pit and Out Again
Jim, Eureka, and the piglets are driven into the Black Pit, and soon find that they are not alone.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 6: The Mangaboos Prove Dangerous
The Princess proves as dangerous as the Prince.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 5: Dorothy Picks the Princess
The group come up with a plan to avoid the fate the Prince has planned for them.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 4: The Vegetable Kingdom
Dorothy and her companions learn about the biology of the Mangaboos.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 3: The Arrival of the Wizard
The title character of the first book finally returns to the series.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 2: The Glass City
The group encounter a remarkable land, featuring a city made of glass.

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz: Chapter 1: The Earthquake
Dorothy meets her second cousin Zeb, but they have a tough time coming home from the train station.

Announcing the Patreon
There is now a collective Patreon for all of my podcasts! You can get the details at https://www.patreon.com/blainesbureau42podcasts.

Announcing Book 16
Find out about our plans for 2021, including the next book we'll be covering.

Aesop's Fables: The Complete Audiobook

Aesop's Fables: The Traveler and Fortune
Blame where blame is due, just like credit.

Aesop's Fables: The Nightingale and the Swallow
Be nice to birds.
