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1001 Greatest Love & Family Stories

Enjoy our reading of short and novel length classic stories of home and hearth from master storyteller Jon Hagadorn. 1001 Greatest Love & Family Stories features tales of life, love, faith, and hu... Read more

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A WEDDING GIFT by GUY de MAUPASSANT

A WEDDING GIFT by GUY de MAUPASSANT

In this classic story by Guy de Maupassant a young man with a troubling past marries a young French girl, and during the... Read more

8 May 2022

20mins

Ranked #2

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THE BUYER FROM CACTUS CITY by O'HENRY

THE BUYER FROM CACTUS CITY by O'HENRY

A wealthy Texan tries to woo a New York City model but finds it tough going. Expect a classic O'Henry twist at the end.E... Read more

24 Apr 2022

20mins

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EVE'S DIARY by MARK TWAIN

EVE'S DIARY by MARK TWAIN

One of Mark Twain's most popular stories, this one captures some of the differences between man and woman,and explores t... Read more

24 Jan 2020

44mins

Ranked #4

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A MEETING by GUY de MAUPASSANT

A MEETING by GUY de MAUPASSANT

An estranged couple meet by chance on a train after a 6 year separation.NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple De... Read more

16 Jan 2020

24mins

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A SERVICE OF LOVE and THE ROMANCE OF THE BUSY BROKER by O.HENRY

A SERVICE OF LOVE and THE ROMANCE OF THE BUSY BROKER by O.HENRY

Two great "guys and gals" stories from one of our favorite authors- O.Henry, complete with twist endings.Enjoy! 1001 Gre... Read more

12 Jun 2022

29mins

Ranked #6

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THE WRECK by GUY de MAUPASSANT

THE WRECK by GUY de MAUPASSANT

While enjoying the company of an old friend, a middle-aged man recalls his unusual New Year's Eve trapped by a rushing t... Read more

13 Feb 2020

32mins

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POOR DEAR MARGARET KIRBY by KATHLEEN NORRIS

POOR DEAR MARGARET KIRBY by KATHLEEN NORRIS

A wealthy young San Francisco married couple whose lives seem to be growing apart suddenly experience a financial calami... Read more

2 Mar 2020

33mins

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A GOLDEN WEDDING by LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY

A GOLDEN WEDDING by LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY

A young man returns from the west to catch up with his Aunt and Uncle,who raised him, and hopefully to start a business ... Read more

15 Mar 2020

20mins

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AMATEUR NIGHT by JACK LONDON

AMATEUR NIGHT by JACK LONDON

In "Amateur Night" by Jack London, young lady from the country moves to the big city to find a job with the biggest news... Read more

27 Feb 2020

36mins

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FOR THE LOVE OF THE HILLS SUSAN GLASPELL

FOR THE LOVE OF THE HILLS SUSAN GLASPELL

In this great short story, a young woman from the Denver area is lamenting her situation after having come to Chicago to... Read more

5 Dec 2019

31mins

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"ON BORROWED TIME": A STORY ABOUT A GRANDPA THAT YOU WILL NEVER FORGET

"ON BORROWED TIME": A STORY ABOUT A GRANDPA THAT YOU WILL NEVER FORGET

This well acted and well-written play from John Chapman was a big hit on Broadway in 1938 then became a classic movie in... Read more

20 Feb 2020

1hr 5mins

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HOW THE WIDOW WON THE DEACON by WILLIAM JAMES LAMPTON

HOW THE WIDOW WON THE DEACON by WILLIAM JAMES LAMPTON

The deacon had but one goal in life and that was to beat the squire in a carriage race. He had lost to the squire in mat... Read more

8 Mar 2020

21mins

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A BUSH LEAGUE HERO by EDNA FERBER

A BUSH LEAGUE HERO by EDNA FERBER

Is is love of the game or love of the players that brings girls to baseball games? Edna Ferber's classic short story "A ... Read more

22 Mar 2020

31mins

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CHRISTMAS DAY IN THE MORNING by PEARL S. BUCK

CHRISTMAS DAY IN THE MORNING by PEARL S. BUCK

Author Pearl S. Buck reminds us of what Christmas is really about with this story, which takes place on a farm.NEW Enjoy... Read more

28 Nov 2019

19mins

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AMY FOSTER (PT 1) by JOSEPH CONRAD

AMY FOSTER (PT 1) by JOSEPH CONRAD

Have you ever felt unwanted or unaccepted in a given situation? Have you ever befriended someone whom others have avoide... Read more

29 Mar 2020

49mins

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AMY FOSTER (PT 2) by JOSEPH CONRAD

AMY FOSTER (PT 2) by JOSEPH CONRAD

Have you ever felt unwanted or unaccepted in a given situation? Have you ever befriended someone whom others have avoide... Read more

5 Apr 2020

44mins

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LOST IN A LONDON FOG by LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

LOST IN A LONDON FOG by LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

Two young American ladies returning to their boarding house in London take a chance on a hansome cab and wind up lost in... Read more

2 Jan 2020

24mins

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ABOUT LOVE by ANTON CHEKHOV

ABOUT LOVE by ANTON CHEKHOV

About Love is a story about love and missed opportunities by Russian writer Anton Chekhov and set to Tchaikovsky's Mazep... Read more

25 Dec 2019

30mins

Ranked #19

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EXTRACTS FROM ADAM'S DIARIES

EXTRACTS FROM ADAM'S DIARIES

In this first part of Mark Twain's 'Adam and Eve's Diaries", -Mark Twain takes a humorous look at what life might have b... Read more

12 Dec 2019

33mins

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ANDY PAGE'S RIVAL by HENRY LAWSON

ANDY PAGE'S RIVAL by HENRY LAWSON

In this short story by Australian author Henry Lawson, Andy Page, a quiet, hard-working man, is told by his best friend ... Read more

30 Jan 2020

22mins

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