Bedtime in the Public Domain

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Five Daemons are upset with Santa's success in his work, and kidnap him to stop his progress.

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

The entire story of Robin Hood's young protege.

The Sherriff of Nottingham finds his way to Robin Hood's camp.

The Sherriff of Nottingham learns the truth about his son's fate.

Young Robin encounters the swineherd once more.

Young Robin explores the area on his own, and witnesses nature in all its glory.

Little John helps young Robin learn to use his new bow and arrow.

Young Robin encounters the band of criminals that stole from his party in the woods.

Young Robin meets another young boy while lost in the forest.

We meet our hero, the young Master Robin.

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

The complete audiobook version of The 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.

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.

Prendick finds himself the sole human on the island, and that's not a safe thing to be.

In times of crisis, Montgomery's coping skills are found to be wanting.

Prendick convinces Montgomery of the importance of finding Moreau.

Things take a sudden and substantial turn for the worse.

Prendick and Montgomery make a very disturbing discovery.

Montgomery and Prendick have a summarized conversation about the inhabitants of the island.

Dr. Moreau explains his research and goals to Prendick, including an abbreviated history of the island.

Moreau and Montgomery find Prendick just before his drowns himself.

Prendick is taken to the village of the Beast Folk, and learns a little more about their culture.

Prendick tries to escape for fear of being vivisected.

Prendick returns to his room, and his absence has been noticed.

Prendick goes into the woods to escape the cries of the puma, and soon regrets his decision.

Prendick tries to get some answers from Montgomery, but it's difficult with the noises of the puma in the background.

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.

Mr. Prendick is rescued, but that doesn't mean he is lucky.

The captain gets drunks, and decides he's done having passengers.

Edward catches Montgomery at a vulnerable moment, and learns a little bit more.

Edward meets one of Montgomery's strange travelling companions.

Prendick awakens on the Ipecacuanha and meets a man named Montgomery.

Edward Prendick recounts the events that led him from the shipwreck of the Lady Vain to being the last soul alive in his boat.

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.

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

The complete text of 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.

Biltmore tries to figure out what his assignment is, and those around him make very helpful suggestions.

Biltmore applies for a furlough, and gets an extremely unexpected reply.

Biltmore is called for the First Class exam.

Polly is impatient for a ring.

Biltmore and friends meet a wonderful couple on the town.

Biltmore has news, but Tim isn't thrilled to hear it.

Biltmore's mother pays another visit, and brings Polly with her.

Biltmore may be transferred, if they can find anyone who wants him.

Mr. Fogerty takes a lot of liberty.

Biltmore wrote a song.

Biltmore has a great idea: camouflage, but not in the field...

Biltmore and Mr. Fogerty visit New York on leave.

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.

Mr. Fogerty has a secret.

Time for a regimental review.

Biltmore has an altercation at the mess hall.

Biltmore's performance shoveling coal has led him to his next assignment in the Officers' Mess.

Biltmore experiences the fallout for his July 4 choices.

It's the fourth of July. Surely Biltmore won't screw something up on such an important date, right?

Biltmore gets to know Mr. Fogerty better, and isn't happy about it.

Biltmore's mother drops by, and brings a friend along.

Biltmore goes for a rather eventful swim.

Biltmore meets a furry new friend.

Biltmore has more adventures while waiting for his laundry to dry.

Biltmore is due for 43 hours of liberty, assuming he can get clean enough to pass inspection first.

Biltmore practices with the bayonette.

Warning: this chapter opens with a racial stereotype. Biltmore muses about his newly developed skills at laundry.

The Cigar Butt episode.

Biltmore reads the reviews of the show he is no longer a part of.

July Patreon announcement

Biltmore learns his final fate as a show girl.

Biltmore needs his chest saved, though the barber wonders why.

Biltmore gets some first hand experience in women's attire.

Biltmore has a new role with the Navy, and it may be his true calling.

Biltmore encounters an old foe during war games.

Biltmore's unit goes rowing.

Biltmore finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Biltmore makes plans for his future in the service.

Biltmore pays a visit to the paper.

Biltmore meets someone who may or may not be Kaiser William while on guard duty.

Biltmore brings his bartender home to meet the family.

Biltmore takes part in a parade.

Biltmore visits Eli's grave to give him the latest updates on camp gossip.

Biltmore mourns the death of a colleague, after a sorts.

Biltmore comments on the price of cigarettes. Yes, cigarettes.

Biltmore plays a game of basketball.

Biltmore hears rumours of a new assignment.

Biltmore has issues with his company commander. Also with distinguishing between "port" and "present arms".

Biltmore's mother pays another visit.

Biltmore and a "friend" meet a nice family, and quite the biography is given.

Biltmore plays a form of dodge ball.

Biltmore adjusts to Probation Camp.

Biltmore gets used to the new barracks.

Today is Biltmore's birthday.

Biltmore has some more testing done.

Thanking our supporters in June.

Biltmore takes his "liberty," comparable to shore leave, in the city of New York.

Biltmore wrote a poem.

Biltmore talks about an Admiral's pay and a letter from home.

Biltmore learns about boats and takes in a movie.

Biltmore remembers something funny from last Sunday.

Biltmore's photos come in.

The single girls start showing up, and Biltmore gets more mail from his mother.

Biltmore describes his daily routine.

Biltmore prepares himself mentally for tomorrow's vaccination.

Biltmore goes through inspection.

The mail comes.

Biltmore tries and fails to avoid notice in a routine day.

Biltmore's mother comes for a visit which is both very personal and shockingly impersonal.

Biltmore fails to make friends with those who share the sleeping quarters.

Biltmore knows the importance of getting vaccinated.

Biltmore sees some familiar faces on the train.

It's time to pack and introduce readers to the family.

Biltmore informs his mother of his enlistment.

Biltmore must pass a physical before he can join the Navy.

Biltmore signs up for the Navy, much to the Navy's chagrin.

Our monthly shout out to our Patreon supporters.

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

This collection of stories by humourist P.G. Wodehouse includes the first appearances of his famous "Jeeves and Wooster".

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.

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.

Edward Plimmer is in love with a girl who is in love with... of all people... a milkman!

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.

This fairly lighthearted story centres around some rather massive fans of baseball, meeting through happenstance in London.

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.

A couple honeymooning in New York have two very different reactions to the city.

Katie falls in love and wants to marry, if she can get the approval of her delusional grandfather.

The dog finds a new family, but he may not be with them long.

A puppy is purchased and starts his path to adulthood.

A man with a tragic tale from his past comes to a summer resort.

The first appearance of Jeeves and Wooster, sort of.

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

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

The entire fourth Oz novel, which reunites Dorothy and the Wizard.

It is time for the adventure to end.

The trial begins in earnest, and the Wizard's trick is undone.

The worst is feared when Ozma's pet piglet disappears.

A holiday is declared in honour of the visitors.

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.

The group are reunited with many of the prominent personages of Oz, some of whom make their first appearances in this particular book.

The party reach a dead end, but Dorothy comes up with a plan.

The party escape the gargoyles, only to wander into the home of a far greater threat.

The party is captured by the gargoyles, but they refuse to stay captured for long.

The group find a new country and a new threat.

The crew climb a very large mountain and meet a strange man.

The group are attacked by a dangerous and invisible enemy.

Be wary of eating unfamiliar fruit from random bushes. And bears.

Jim, Eureka, and the piglets are driven into the Black Pit, and soon find that they are not alone.

The Princess proves as dangerous as the Prince.

The group come up with a plan to avoid the fate the Prince has planned for them.

Dorothy and her companions learn about the biology of the Mangaboos.

The title character of the first book finally returns to the series.

The group encounter a remarkable land, featuring a city made of glass.

Dorothy meets her second cousin Zeb, but they have a tough time coming home from the train station.

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

Blame where blame is due, just like credit.

Be nice to birds.

Pay attention to how people in roles of authority treat everybody.

If someone offers to buy your hare, make them get off their horse first.

Sounds legit.