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Imperfect Men67: Stephen HopkinsOn this episode, Cody and Steve talk about the cantankerous old sea dog, Stephen Hopkins.Sources· Bamberg, Cherry F., et al. (January 2012). “The Slaves of Gov. Stephen Hopkins.” New England Genealogical Register. 33: 11-27.· Bicknell, Thomas W. The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. New York City, NY: American Historical Society, 1920.· Lightbourn-Butz, Adrienne. “Stephen Hopkins.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 5 Aug 2025.· Robinson, Natalie. Revolutionary Fire: The Gaspee Incident. Providence, RI: Rhode Island Committee for the Humanities, 1984.· See pinned post on Bluesky for ge...
2025-09-2338 min
Imperfect Men55.2: Alexander Hamilton, Part the SecondOn this episode, Cody and Steve continue their discussion about the Dick Grayson to George Washington's Bruce Wayne, Alexander Hamilton.Podcast to recommend: Lost Ballparks (Lost Ballparks Podcast)Sources· Brookheiser, Richard. Alexander Hamilton: American. New York City, NY: The Free Press, 1999.· Chernow, Ron. Alexander Hamilton. New York City, NY: Penguin, 2005.· Freeman, Joanne B. The Essenial Hamilton: Letters and Other Writings. New York City, NY: Library of America, 2017.· Hendrickson, Robert. Hamilton I (1757-89). New York City, NY: Mason Charter, 1976.· Randall, Willard Sterne. Alexander Hamilton: A Life. New York City, NY: Harper Collins, 20...
2025-04-081h 06
Imperfect Men55.1: Alexander Hamilton, Part the FirstOn this episode, Cody and Steve tackle another giant in the American pantheon, the man who had a million things to do, Alexander Hamilton.Sources· Brookheiser, Richard. Alexander Hamilton: American. New York City, NY: The Free Press, 1999.· Chernow, Ron. Alexander Hamilton. New York City, NY: Penguin, 2005.· Freeman, Joanne B. The Essenial Hamilton: Letters and Other Writings. New York City, NY: Library of America, 2017.· Hendrickson, Robert. Hamilton I (1757-89). New York City, NY: Mason Charter, 1976.· Randall, Willard Sterne. Alexander Hamilton: A Life. New York City, NY: Harper Collins, 2003.· See pinned post...
2025-03-2551 min
Willow AudiobooksPeter Pan and Wendy | Part 4 (Ch 14-17) (SAMPLE)FULL AUDIOBOOK NOW AVAILABLE:https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/willowaudiobooksThe following is a sample from Episode 4 (the final part) of Peter Pan & Wendy. In order to gain access to the full episode, please visit the link above and make a donation to Great Ormond Street Hospital.You will then be emailed a download link and access code.In 1929, JM Barrie unexpectedly and generously gifted his copyright of Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street Hospital. In recognition of the unprecedented generosity and the exceptional work of the hospital itself, the House of Lords sprinkled more fairy...
2022-10-2403 minWillow AudiobooksPeter Pan and Wendy | Part 3 (Ch 9-13) (SAMPLE)The following is a sample from Episode 3 of Peter Pan & Wendy. In order to gain access to the full episode, please visit the following link and make a donation to Great Ormond Street Hospital:https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/willowaudiobooksYou will then be emailed a download link and access code.In 1929, JM Barrie unexpectedly and generously gifted his copyright of Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street Hospital. In recognition of the unprecedented generosity and the exceptional work of the hospital itself, the House of Lords sprinkled more fairy dust over GOSH in 1988 by voting overwhelmingly for...
2022-10-2403 minWillow AudiobooksPeter Pan and Wendy | Part 2 (Ch 5-8) (SAMPLE)The following is a sample from Episode 2 of Peter Pan & Wendy. In order to gain access to the full episode, please visit the following link and make a donation to Great Ormond Street Hospital:https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/willowaudiobooksYou will then be emailed a download link and access code.In 1929, JM Barrie unexpectedly and generously gifted his copyright of Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street Hospital. In recognition of the unprecedented generosity and the exceptional work of the hospital itself, the House of Lords sprinkled more fairy dust over GOSH in 1988 by voting overwhelmingly for...
2022-10-2203 minWillow AudiobooksPeter Pan and Wendy | Part 1 (Ch 1-4) (SAMPLE)The following is a sample from Episode 1 of Peter Pan & Wendy. In order to gain access to the full episode, please visit the following link and make a donation to Great Ormond Street Hospital:https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/willowaudiobooksYou will then be emailed a download link and access code.In 1929, JM Barrie unexpectedly and generously gifted his copyright of Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street Hospital. In recognition of the unprecedented generosity and the exceptional work of the hospital itself, the House of Lords sprinkled more fairy dust over GOSH in 1988 by voting overwhelmingly for...
2022-10-1502 minWillow AudiobooksTRAILER: Peter Pan & Wendy🧚Coming soon!🧚By arrangement with and in support of Great Ormond Street Children’s Charity, Willow Audiobooks presents J M Barrie’s PETER PAN AND WENDY.This immersive audiobook will be available to download in return for a donation to Great Ormond Street Hospital, to whom J M Barrie left the rights to Peter Pan in perpetuity. Watch this space for more details!
2022-09-1701 min
Willow AudiobooksDown the Yellow Brick Pod | Ozma of Oz (Part 2 of 2)This month I had the absolute pleasure of guesting on Down the Yellow Brick Pod with Tara Tagliaferro and Emily Kay Shrader as they jumped into the third Oz book, "Ozma of Oz". I did this as an audiobook last year and loved it, so revisiting it with two self-proclaimed Oz nerds was an absolute joy. If you aren't aware of Tara and EmKay's podcast but you love Oz, you really need to listen - go back to their first season where they went through the original novel in detail, or their second season where they dissected the 1939 MGM movie...
2022-04-211h 34Willow AudiobooksDown the Yellow Brick Pod | Ozma of Oz (Part 1 of 2)This month I had the absolute pleasure of guesting on Down the Yellow Brick Pod with Tara Tagliaferro and Emily Kay Shrader as they jumped into the third Oz book, "Ozma of Oz". I did this as an audiobook last year and loved it, so revisiting it with two self-proclaimed Oz nerds was an absolute joy. If you aren't aware of Tara and EmKay's podcast but you love Oz, you really need to listen - go back to their first season where they went through the original novel in detail, or their second season where they dissected the 1939 MGM movie...
2022-04-211h 33
Willow Audiobooks2nd Anniversary Trailer | Willow AudiobooksEpisode 100! I can't believe it. I apologise for being quiet for the last few months - I've had a lot of changes to get used to and my time has been eaten up with life commitments. Rest assured I am still working on Peter Pan & Wendy, coming to your feed as soon as possible! For now, to celebrate two years since I started Willow Audiobooks, here is a special trailer of highlights from the past two years. Thank you for listening!
2022-03-2402 min
Willow AudiobooksThe Hound of the Baskervilles | Part 4 (Ch 13-15)Final part! Legend tells of the gigantic spectral hound that has haunted the Baskerville family for centuries. When Sir Henry, the last remaining heir, is due to move into the ancestral home on Dartmoor, Sherlock Holmes remains coolly sceptical that he could be in any supernatural danger. Nevertheless, he sends his faithful friend Dr Watson to investigate the matter, and it soon becomes clear that there is more to the tale than meets the eye... The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen A...
2021-11-281h 20Willow AudiobooksThe Hound of the Baskervilles | Part 3 (Ch 10-12)Apologies for the delay, with no episode last week! I unfortunately got ill so my recording plans got scuppered. I made the decision to split the intended third and final part of this book into two episodes, so here is the now penultimate part, with Part 4 coming next weekend to conclude the story.Legend tells of the gigantic spectral hound that has haunted the Baskerville family for centuries. When Sir Henry, the last remaining heir, is due to move into the ancestral home on Dartmoor, Sherlock Holmes remains coolly sceptical that he could be in any supernatural danger. Nevertheless...
2021-11-221h 31
Willow AudiobooksPoems for Remembrance DayReadings of three poems to mark Remembrance Day. "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae"Dulce et Decorum est" by Wilfred Owen"For the Fallen" by Laurence BinyonRecording of "The Last Post" sourced from Benboncan on Freesound.org and licensed under Creative Commons: https://freesound.org/people/Benboncan/sounds/62050/
2021-11-1107 minWillow AudiobooksThe Hound of the Baskervilles | Part 2 (Ch 6-9)Legend tells of the gigantic spectral hound that has haunted the Baskerville family for centuries. When Sir Henry, the last remaining heir, is due to move into the ancestral home on Dartmoor, Sherlock Holmes remains coolly sceptical that he could be in any supernatural danger. Nevertheless, he sends his faithful friend Dr Watson to investigate the matter, and it soon becomes clear that there is more to the tale than meets the eye...The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Music...
2021-11-072h 02Willow AudiobooksThe Hound of the Baskervilles | Part 1 (Ch 1-5)Something suitably chilling for the season! I'm thrilled to be bringing a full-length Sherlock Holmes novel to your ears, and this is widely regarded as the most popular! Content warning: Please be aware that this episode contains the use of outdated racial terms ("Negro" and "Eskimo"), as well as very briefly implied sexual assault. Legend tells of the gigantic spectral hound that has haunted the Baskerville family for centuries. When Sir Henry, the last remaining heir, is due to move into the ancestral home on Dartmoor, Sherlock Holmes remains coolly sceptical that he could be in any supernatural da...
2021-10-311h 58
Willow Audiobooks*Willow Branches* | Finding 'It' with Anna SodenAnna Soden is an Actor-Musician and Theatre Maker, who in 2020 adapted E. Nesbit’s novel 'Five Children and It' into a one-person stage show. In this episode, we discuss what we think makes the novel so enduring and appealing, as well as Anna’s process in adapting it for the stage, especially in the time of COVID-19. I hope you enjoy!Anna and her company, Strawberry Lion can be found on Twitter & Instagram at @annaamabel and @astrawberrylion.Website: https://www.strawberrylion.com/This is a Willow Branches discussion, a bonus episode of Willow Audiobooks produced by Stephen Alex...
2021-10-2742 min
Willow AudiobooksA Little Princess | Part 6 (Ch 16-19)A chance meeting brings Mr Carrisford's search to an end, and promises a brighter future for Sara - but will Miss Minchin let her go so easily?(Please note that this text, as with most of the classics, contains some outdated stereotypes and views. I have made some very minor cuts to try to keep this to to a minimum, so as not to distract from the story, but the issues are still there, so please be aware.)A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by...
2021-10-241h 35Willow AudiobooksA Little Princess | Part 5 (Ch 14-15)Continuing to be mistreated by Miss Minchin and the senior servants, poor Sara becomes hungrier than ever. She is amazed to discover, however, that even when things seem at their worst, hope can always be found - and sometimes, something almost like Magic...(Please note that this text, as with most of the classics, contains some outdated stereotypes and views. I have made some very minor cuts to try to keep this to to a minimum, so as not to distract from the story, but the issues are still there, so please be aware.)A Little Princess by...
2021-10-201h 10Willow AudiobooksA Little Princess | Part 4 (Ch 11-13)The mysterious gentleman who has moved in next door proves a point of fascination for Sara, and even more so once she has met his Indian manservant and his pet monkey. Later, Sara's generosity is put to the test.(Please note that this text, as with most of the classics, contains some outdated stereotypes and views. I have made some very minor cuts to try to keep this to to a minimum, so as not to distract from the story, but the issues are still there, so please be aware.)A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett is...
2021-10-171h 03Willow AudiobooksA Little Princess | Part 3 (Ch 8-10)Sara must adjust to her new life of poverty and grief, and finds herself relying on her vivid imagination more than ever. (Please note that this text, as with most of the classics, contains some outdated stereotypes and views. I have made some very minor cuts to try to keep this to to a minimum, so as not to distract from the story, but the issues are still there, so please be aware.)A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by B...
2021-10-101h 15Willow AudiobooksA Little Princess | Part 2 (Ch 5-7)In Part 2, Sara continues to make friends, including with the nervous little scullery maid, Becky. On her 11th birthday, however, Sara receives some shocking news which is about to bring her life as she knows it to an abrupt end.(Please note that this text, as with most of the classics, contains some outdated stereotypes and views. I have made some very minor cuts to try to keep this to to a minimum, so as not to distract from the story, but the issues are still there, so please be aware.)A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett...
2021-10-031h 29Willow AudiobooksA Little Princess | Part 1 (Ch 1-4)We return to the mind of Frances Hodgson Burnett (of "The Secret Garden"), with the tale of Sara Crewe in "A Little Princess." In this first part, Sara is relocated from India by her doting father, and taken to London where she is to enrol at Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies. Despite her wealth setting her apart from her peers, she soon begins to charm everyone with her grace and ability to tell stories - everyone, that is, except Miss Minchin.(Please note that this text, as with most of the classics, contains some outdated stereotypes and...
2021-09-261h 13Willow AudiobooksA quick word!Hello! Very excited to start releasing the next audiobook soon, "A Little Princess" by Frances Hodgson Burnett. In the meantime, this is just a very quick word about my approach to these classic texts when it comes to problematic views such as racism, sexism and so on. I try to deal with everthing sensitively, and use my best judgement as to whether to make changes/cuts or not, and I will continue to include content warnings for certain things when I judge it appropriate to do so. However, if you're listening to these books which were all written at least 70...
2021-08-2201 min
Willow AudiobooksBONUS: The Dancing Men | The Return of Sherlock HolmesWhen Hilton Cubitt married Elsie Patrick, she made him promise never to ask about her past. But when strange drawings of dancing stick men begin to appear around their house, filling Elsie with horror, Hilton is determined to enlist Sherlock Holmes to get to the bottom of the mystery.The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander.Music used is all by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/):"Mystery Bazaar""Sneaky Snitch""Reign Supreme""Dark Times""...
2021-07-251h 06
Willow AudiobooksBONUS: The Red-Headed League | The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesA client visits Holmes and Watson with a frankly bizarre tale which sounds like an elaborate hoax, but Holmes nevertheless sets off on the path to uncovering the mystery.The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander.Music used is by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/):"Mystery Bazaar""Sneaky Snitch""Reign Supreme""Division"Also used is "Violin Partita no. 2, BWV 1004 - 3. Sarabande" by J S Bach, sourced from https://musopen.org.To stay updated...
2021-07-181h 02
Willow AudiobooksBONUS: The Empty House | The Return of Sherlock HolmesWhen we last heard of Sherlock Holmes, all evidence pointed to his apparent demise along with Professor Moriarty at the Reichenbach Falls. Meanwhile Dr Watson continues to live in London, sorely missing his dear friend but retaining a strong interest in crime - and he is about to discover that his account of “The Final Problem” was not quite as final as he had thought…The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander.Music used is all by Kevin MacLeod (https://incomp...
2021-07-111h 02
Willow Audiobooks*Willow Branches* | Wonderlands with Franziska Kohlt & Charlie LovettHappy Alice's Day! On the 4th July 1862, Charles Dodgson (aka Lewis Carroll) set off an a boat trip that would change the landscape of children's literature... For this Willow Branches episode, I was privileged to speak to Franziska Kohlt and Charlie Lovett, two Lewis Carroll experts and scholars, about his life and works.You can find their websites here:https://franziskakohlt.com/https://charlielovett.com/ Judith, also mentioned in the episode, can be found on Instagram @carrollian_memes. You can read her full piece @WillowAudiobooks.
2021-07-041h 06
Willow AudiobooksThe Time Machine | Part 3 (Ch 8-12 & Epilogue)A Victorian scientist claims to have constructed a machine enabling him to travel into the future or the past. He then recounts for his dinner guests the impossible tale of his adventure to the year 802,701 AD, and of the creatures he encountered there, who, he theorises, must be the descendants of humankind.The Time Machine by H G Wells is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Original music by Stephen Alexander.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow...
2021-06-271h 19Willow AudiobooksThe Time Machine | Part 2 (Ch 5-7)A Victorian scientist claims to have constructed a machine enabling him to travel into the future or the past. He then recounts for his dinner guests the impossible tale of his adventure to the year 802,701 AD, and of the creatures he encountered there, who, he theorises, must be the descendants of humankind.The Time Machine by H G Wells is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Original music by Stephen Alexander.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow...
2021-06-201h 19Willow AudiobooksThe Time Machine | Part 1 (Ch 1-4)A Victorian scientist claims to have constructed a machine enabling him to travel into the future or the past. He then recounts for his dinner guests the impossible tale of his adventure to the year 802,701 AD, and of the creatures he encountered there, who, he theorises, must be the descendants of humankind.The Time Machine by H G Wells is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Original music by Stephen Alexander.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow...
2021-06-131h 22
Willow AudiobooksOzma of Oz | Part 5 (Ch 17-21)Everyone is restored to their proper forms, to the Nome King's fury, but will leaving the underground dominion be as simple as they had hoped?Ozma of Oz by L Frank Baum is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander. Main intro theme vocal performed by Rachel Adcock.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow Audiobooks on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, or you can visit our webpage at www.stephenalexanderwillis.com...
2021-06-0647 minWillow AudiobooksOzma of Oz | Part 4 (Ch 13-16)The rescue party gradually dwindles, as one-by-one they are turned into ornaments for the Nome King's palace. With no clues to guide them in their guesses, it really does seem as though all is lost...Ozma of Oz by L Frank Baum is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander. Main intro theme vocal performed by Rachel Adcock.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow Audiobooks on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter...
2021-05-3044 minWillow AudiobooksOzma of Oz | Part 3 (Ch 9-12)Learning of the imprisonment of the Royal Family of Ev, Dorothy and her friends join the rescue party and travel underground to the dominions of the Nome King, where they hope to reason with him and negotiate the release of the prisoners. But will it be that easy?Ozma of Oz by L Frank Baum is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander. Main intro theme vocal performed by Rachel Adcock.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us...
2021-05-2357 minWillow AudiobooksOzma of Oz | Part 2 (Ch 5-8)Dorothy, Billina and Tik-Tok pay a visit to the mysterious Princess Langwidere, but are soon held captive unless Dorothy agrees to pay a terrible price. Help may be on the way, however, in the form of some familiar friends...Ozma of Oz by L Frank Baum is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander. Main intro theme vocal performed by Rachel Adcock.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow Audiobooks on Instagram...
2021-05-161h 05Willow AudiobooksOzma of Oz | Part 1 (Ch 1-4)(Audiobook begins at 01:20!)Welcome back to another audiobook - the third in the Oz series by L Frank Baum.In Part 1, we catch up with Dorothy and her Uncle Henry who are aboard a ship en route to Australia to visit some relatives. Dorothy soon finds herself blown overboard by a violent storm, and once again finds herself in a magical fairytale land where animals can talk, lunchboxes grow on trees and clockwork men can think!Ozma of Oz by L Frank Baum is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Co...
2021-05-1153 min
Willow AudiobooksBONUS: The Final Problem | The Memoirs of Sherlock HolmesOriginally intended by Doyle to be the final story featuring Sherlock Holmes, this is the epic showdown between the Great Detective and his arch-nemesis, Professor Moriarty.The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander.Music used is all by Kevin MacLeod (
2021-04-1850 min
Willow AudiobooksBONUS: A Scandal in Bohemia | The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes"To Sherlock Holmes, she is always *the* woman."The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander.Music used is all by Kevin MacLeod (
2021-04-1157 min
Willow AudiobooksBONUS: The Speckled Band | The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesOne of the most popular Sherlock Holmes stories, and a personal favourite of mine!The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander.Music used is all by Kevin MacLeod (
2021-04-041h 06
Willow Audiobooks*Willow Branches* | Garden Secrets with Keri WiltIn this Willow Branches episode, I had the honour to speak with Keri Wilt, who is the great-great-granddaughter of Frances Hogdson Burnett. Burnett's book, The Secret Garden, is one of my most popular audiobooks that I've released, and it's easy to see why - it's a truly beautiful story. Keri told me some fascinating anecdotes about Burnett's life, as well as what inspired her. We also discuss the themes of The Secret Garden and why it's a book that means so much to each of us.Thanks to Keri for coming on - you can find her on www...
2021-03-2842 min
Willow AudiobooksFive Children & It | Part 8 (Ch 11)Please note: I have made the decision not to include Chapter 10 ("Scalps") in this audiobook, due to what I consider a racially insensitive storyline and portrayal of Native American indigenous people. You are welcome to read the text of the chapter here (https://www.gutenberg.org/files/17314/17314-h/17314-h.htm#Page_261) if you are curious, but I felt it would not be appropriate to include.This is therefore the final part of this story, and the children find themselves in possibly more trouble than ever before... Will the Psammead be kind enough to help them one more time?...
2021-03-2128 minWillow AudiobooksFive Children & It | Part 7 (Ch 9)The children's baby brother, the Lamb, is a sweet little thing most of the time - but he can also be a nuisance. When Cyril wishes that the Lamb would grow up, they find that a grown-up brother can be even more of a nuisance!Five Children & It by E. Nesbit is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow Audiobooks on Instagram, Facebook and...
2021-03-1426 minWillow AudiobooksFive Children & It | Part 6 (Ch 8)In this episode, another truly enormous wish backfires, but will the children be able to turn it to their advantage?Five Children & It by E. Nesbit is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow Audiobooks on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, or you can visit our webpage at www.stephenalexanderwillis.com/willowaudiobooks. If you’re enjoying this audiobook, why not leave a rating or a re...
2021-03-0737 minWillow AudiobooksFive Children & It | Part 5 (Ch 6-7)In possibly their most dangerous wish yet, the children find that their house has been transformed into a medieval castle, and it's under attack from a besieging army!Five Children & It by E. Nesbit is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow Audiobooks on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, or you can visit our webpage at www.stephenalexanderwillis.com/willowaudiobooks. If you’re enjoying this au...
2021-02-2849 minWillow AudiobooksFive Children & It | Part 4 (Ch 4-5)Who hasn't, at some point, wished they could fly? This week Anthea wishes that the children all had wings, which does seem like a truly wonderful wish - you just have to be careful where you land!Five Children & It by E. Nesbit is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow Audiobooks on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, or you can visit our webpage at...
2021-02-2156 minWillow AudiobooksFive Children & It | Part 3 (Ch 3)Content warning: Be advised that this chapter uses the term "gypsy" (which is considered by some to be a slur) as well as certain outdated stereotypes.This week the children learn that they must watch what they say around the Psammead, as a careless "I wish..." can cause no end of trouble!Five Children & It by E. Nesbit is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just...
2021-02-1443 minWillow AudiobooksFive Children & It | Part 2 (Ch 2)This week the children wish to be rich beyond their wildest dreams, and the Psammead delivers. But is there a catch? There's always a catch, right?Five Children & It by E. Nesbit is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow Audiobooks on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, or you can visit our webpage at www.stephenalexanderwillis.com/willowaudiobooks. If you’re enjoying this audiobook, why no...
2021-02-0736 minWillow AudiobooksFive Children & It | Part 1 (Ch 1)(Chapter begins at 01:00!)Welcome back to another audiobook - this time a magical tale of wishes gone wrong by classic children's author, E. Nesbit.In Part 1, we meet the five children (Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and "the Lamb"), as well as the tricky Psammead - a mysterious sand-dwelling creature with the ability to grant wishes!Five Children & It by E. Nesbit is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander. To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just...
2021-01-3141 min
Willow Audiobooks*Willow Branches* | Yellow Brick Roads with Down the Yellow Brick PodAnother Willow Branches discussion, this time with the wonderful Tara & EmKay of Down the Yellow Brick Pod! We talk all about Oz, why it's so enduring, our personal connections to it, and its various interpretations and adaptations.I was so delighted to be able to talk to them both and I hope you enjoy our conversation. You can find Down the Yellow Brick Pod wherever you listen to podcasts, as well as on Instagram and Patreon @DownTheYellowBrickPod!
2021-01-2445 min
Willow AudiobooksA Christmas Carol | Part 4 (Staves 4 & 5)Selfish, greedy Ebenezer Scrooge despises Christmas and treats those around him with contempt. But a visit from the ghost of his deceased partner Marley forewarns him of three further supernatural encounters, which may be his only chance to turn his life around and save his soul... A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander. To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow Audiobooks on Instagram, Facebook...
2020-12-2455 minWillow AudiobooksA Christmas Carol | Part 3 (Stave 3)Selfish, greedy Ebenezer Scrooge despises Christmas and treats those around him with contempt. But a visit from the ghost of his deceased partner Marley forewarns him of three further supernatural encounters, which may be his only chance to turn his life around and save his soul... A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander. To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow Audiobooks on Instagram, Facebook...
2020-12-2057 minWillow AudiobooksA Christmas Carol | Part 2 (Stave 2)Selfish, greedy Ebenezer Scrooge despises Christmas and treats those around him with contempt. But a visit from the ghost of his deceased partner Marley forewarns him of three further supernatural encounters, which may be his only chance to turn his life around and save his soul... A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander. To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow Audiobooks on Instagram, Facebook...
2020-12-1345 min
Willow AudiobooksBONUS: The Blue Carbuncle | The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesA little festive bonus content - Sherlock Holmes at Christmas! Let me know if you enjoyed this short story and if you would like to hear more.The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander.Music is "Mystery Bazaar", "Sneaky Snitch" and "Division", all by Kevin MacLeod. To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow Audiobooks on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, or you can visit our webpage at www.stephenalexanderwillis.com/willowaudiobooks. If...
2020-12-1252 minWillow AudiobooksA Christmas Carol | Part 1 (Stave 1)Selfish, greedy Ebenezer Scrooge despises Christmas and treats those around him with contempt. But a visit from the ghost of his deceased partner Marley forewarns him of three further supernatural encounters, which may be his only chance to turn his life around and save his soul...A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow Audiobooks on Instagram, Facebook...
2020-12-0649 min
Willow AudiobooksThrough the Looking-Glass | Part 5 (Ch 9-12)Alice has finally reached the Eighth Square - but she cannot be a Queen until she has passed the tests the other Queens have in store for her! There is also a dinner party to attend, which brings its own challenges...Through the Looking-Glass (And What Alice Found There) by Lewis Carroll is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow Audiobooks on...
2020-11-2933 minWillow AudiobooksThrough the Looking-Glass | Part 4 (Ch 7-8)In Part 4, we come across the White King, and his two messengers who seem rather familiar. After watching a fight between the Lion and the Unicorn, Alice is rescued by the clumsiest Knight ever seen.Through the Looking-Glass (And What Alice Found There) by Lewis Carroll is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow Audiobooks on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, or you...
2020-11-2245 minWillow AudiobooksThrough the Looking-Glass | Part 3 (Ch 5-6)In Part 3, Alice meets the scatter-brained White Queen, and takes a trip down the river on a boat. She is then amazed to meet the one and only Humpty Dumpty.Through the Looking-Glass (And What Alice Found There) by Lewis Carroll is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow Audiobooks on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, or you can visit our webpage at...
2020-11-1542 minWillow AudiobooksThrough the Looking-Glass | Part 2 (Ch 3-4)In Part 2, Alice takes a disorientating railway journey and learns about the strange insects which live in this world. She then encounters the iconic duo of Tweedledum and Tweedledee. Through the Looking-Glass (And What Alice Found There) by Lewis Carroll is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow Audiobooks on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, or you can visit our webpage at www...
2020-11-0839 minWillow AudiobooksThrough the Looking-Glass | Part 1 (Ch 1-2)The time has come! In Part 1, Alice discovers a way through a mirror into a delightfully backwards world, where forward means backward, flowers can talk and chess pieces are alive. Soon she finds herself playing in a gigantic game of chess which will take her all the way to the Eighth Square where, she is told, she will become a Queen.Through the Looking-Glass (And What Alice Found There) by Lewis Carroll is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.To...
2020-11-0139 min
Willow AudiobooksThe Marvellous Land of Oz | Part 5 (Ch 20-24)Glinda the Good informs our travellers that in fact, neither the Scarecrow nor General Jinjur have a claim to the throne, and that the rightful air is a missing girl named Ozma. But how can she be found?The Marvellous Land of Oz by L Frank Baum is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander. To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow Audiobooks on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, or...
2020-10-3059 minWillow AudiobooksThe Marvellous Land of Oz | Part 4 (Ch 15-19)With the Emerald City under the rule of General Jinjur, the Scarecrow must rack his brains to find a way for him and his friends to avoid death. After devising a marvellous contraption to help them escape, they resolve to ask the most powerful sorceress in the Land of Oz, Glinda the Good, for her assistance.The Marvellous Land of Oz by L Frank Baum is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can...
2020-10-251h 02Willow AudiobooksThe Marvellous Land of Oz | Part 3 (Ch 11-14)The Scarecrow takes Tip and Jack Pumpkinhead to meet his old friend, the Tin Woodman, to help him to regain his throne. On their travels, they are beseiged by magical tricks sent by old Mombi, and they also meet a new, and thoroughly educated, friend.The Marvellous Land of Oz by L Frank Baum is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow Audiobooks on...
2020-10-1848 minWillow AudiobooksThe Marvellous Land of Oz | Part 2 (Ch 6-10)In Part 2, Jack Pumpkinhead arrives at the Emerald City and meets His Majesty the Scarecrow, and despite their intellectual gulf, the two become friends. Meanwhile, Tip meets a girl by the name of General Jinjur, who has plans to capture the Emerald City and overthrow the king.The Marvellous Land of Oz by L Frank Baum is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us on social media. Just search for Willow...
2020-10-1157 minWillow AudiobooksThe Marvellous Land of Oz | Part 1 (Ch 1-5)Welcome to the second book in the Oz series! In Part 1 we meet Tip, a young boy from the north of Oz, who lives in the custody of the evil witch Mombi. When his pumpkinheaded dummy is brought to life by a magical powder, Tip decides to run away, and thus his adventures begin!The Marvellous Land of Oz by L Frank Baum is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.To stay updated with Willow Audiobooks, you can follow us...
2020-10-0449 minWillow AudiobooksAsking a favour!Asking a quick favour! Please leave Willow Audiobooks a rating or a review wherever you get your podcasts. It will be so helpful! Also please follow us on social media. We are @willowaudiobooks on Instagram and @willowaudiobook (no S) on Twitter. See you soon for another audiobook!Stephen
2020-07-2201 min
Willow AudiobooksTRAILER: The Secret GardenThe Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read aloud, produced and with original music by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery.
2020-07-2201 minWillow AudiobooksThe Secret Garden | Part 8 (Ch 24-27)Final part! Colin and the others continue to work and play in the garden, and he feels himself getting stronger each day. Is it Magic, or something else?The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.
2020-07-151h 34Willow AudiobooksThe Secret Garden | Part 7 (Ch 21-23)Colin's health begins to make some remarkable improvements, but he is anxious to keep this a secret from the adults. The children are surprised by an unexpected visitor to the garden. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.
2020-07-131h 01Willow AudiobooksThe Secret Garden | Part 6 (Ch 18-20)Mary finally reveals her secret to Colin, and, with the help of Dickon, takes him outside to experience the garden for himself. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.
2020-07-1153 minWillow AudiobooksThe Secret Garden | Part 5 (Ch 15-17)Mary and Dickon continue their work on the garden. Is Colin jealous, or is there something else troubling him? The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.
2020-07-0954 minWillow AudiobooksThe Secret Garden | Part 4 (Ch 13-14)Mary finally discovers the source of the mysterious crying... The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.
2020-07-0753 minWillow AudiobooksThe Secret Garden | Part 3 (Ch 9-12)Having found her way into the secret garden, Mary develops the urge to plant things and watch them grow. She meets Martha's brother, Dickon, who is just as wonderful as she expected. Archibald Craven, Mary's uncle, requests a meeting with her.The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.
2020-07-051h 18Willow AudiobooksThe Secret Garden | Part 2 (Ch 5-8)Mary is intrigued by the closed-off garden which seemingly has no door. She also begins to hear a strange sound within the house - the sound of someone crying. Who could it be? The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.
2020-07-0359 minWillow AudiobooksThe Secret Garden | Part 1 (Ch 1-4)Content warning: racism. See statement below and at start of episode for more info. Chapter 1 begins at 02:41. The explicitly racist dialogue takes place between 47:18 - 49:43. Mary Lennox, the daughter of a colonist in India, is sent back to England when her parents die to live with her uncle in a Yorkshire manor house. Used to being waited on by servants in India, Mary struggles to adjust to her new life. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music b...
2020-07-011h 15
The Ground to Sound PodcastRiding in Vans with Andy DavisOn the premiere episode of The Ground to Sound Podcast, Stephen Alexander chats with drummer Andy Davis about his decade-long journey as a musician and coffee lover. Stephen and Andy dive into the meaning of community as musicians and what it means to unite as a band.
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2020-06-2939 minThe Ground to Sound PodcastTrailer: From Ground to SoundCOMING JUNE 22. Hosted by Stephen Alexander, From Ground to Sound intertwines two things we love most: Coffee and music. Tune in to hear from music industry coffee lovers, coffee connoisseurs, and stories around what gets us up in the morning. Sometimes it's a cup of joe. Sometimes its passion.
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2020-06-1801 min
Willow AudiobooksTRAILER: The Wind in the WillowsThe Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read aloud, produced and with original music by Stephen Alexander.
2020-06-0501 min
Willow AudiobooksTRAILER: Alice's Adventures in WonderlandAlice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read aloud, produced and with original music by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery.
2020-06-0301 min
Willow AudiobooksTRAILER: The Wonderful Wizard of OzThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by L Frank Baum, is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.
2020-05-3101 minWillow AudiobooksThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz | Part 6 (Ch 18-24)Chapter 18 - "Away to the South" * Chapter 19 - "Attacked by the Fighting Trees" * Chapter 20 - "The Dainty China Country" * Chapter 21 - "The Lion Becomes the King of the Beasts" * Chapter 22 - "The Country of the Quadlings" * Chapter 23 - "Glinda Grants Dorothy's Wish" * Chapter 24 - "Home Again" * After the abrupt departure of the Wizard, Dorothy's only hope of getting home is now to ask Glinda, the Good Witch of the South, to help her. * The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by L Frank Baum, is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander...
2020-05-3145 minWillow AudiobooksThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz | Part 5 (Ch 15-17)Chapter 15 - "The Discovery of Oz, the Terrible" * Chapter 16 - "The Magic Art of the Great Humbug" * Chapter 17 - "How the Balloon was Launched" * Dorothy and her friends return to the Emerald City to claim their rewards from the Great Oz, only to discover that he is perhaps not all he seems. * The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by L Frank Baum, is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.
2020-05-3033 minWillow AudiobooksThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz | Part 4 (Ch 12-14)Chapter 12 - "The Search for the Wicked Witch" * Chapter 13 - "The Rescue" * Chapter 14 - "The Winged Monkeys" * Embarking on what seems a hopeless quest to destroy the Wicked Witch of the West, the four friends come under attack from a range of foes. * The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by L Frank Baum, is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.
2020-05-2943 minWillow AudiobooksThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz | Part 3 (Ch 8-11)Chapter 8 - "The Deadly Poppy Field" * Chapter 9 - "The Queen of the Field Mice" * Chapter 10 - "The Guardian of the Gates" * Chapter 11 - "The Wonderful Emerald City of Oz" * After another brush with fate, the four travellers finally arrive at the Emerald City and come face to face with the Great Oz. * The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by L Frank Baum, is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.
2020-05-2356 minWillow AudiobooksThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz | Part 2 (Ch 4-7)Chapter 4 - "The Road Through the Forest" * Chapter 5 - "The Rescue of the Tin Woodman" * Chapter 6 - "The Cowardly Lion" * Chapter 7 - "The Journey to the Great Oz" * Dorothy and the Scarecrow are joined on their travels by two more companions. The journey becomes more dangerous. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by L Frank Baum, is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander.
2020-05-0942 minWillow AudiobooksThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz | Part 1 (Ch 1-3)Chapter 1 - "The Cyclone" * Chapter 2 - "The Council with the Munchkins" * Chapter 3 - "How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow" * Whisked away from her Kansas home by a violent windstorm, Dorothy Gale finds herself in the strange and beautiful Land of Oz. As she begins her long journey to the Emerald City, she makes an unexpected new friend. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, written by L Frank Baum, is in the public domain worldwide. This is a Willow Audiobook read by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery. Original music by Stephen Alexander, with instrumental players Peter Shaw (harmonica), Jac Smith-Thompson (clarinet...
2020-05-0735 minWillow AudiobooksAlice's Adventures in Wonderland | Part 6 (Ch 11-12)Alice finds herself involved in the trial of the Knave of Hearts.Alice's Adventures in Wonderlandby Lewis CarrollRead aloud, produced and with music by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery.
2020-04-1227 minWillow AudiobooksAlice's Adventures in Wonderland | Part 5 (Ch 9-10)Alice takes a walk with the Duchess, and is then introduced to a Gryphon and a Mock Turtle - whatever that may be.Alice's Adventures in Wonderlandby Lewis CarrollRead aloud, produced and with music by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery.
2020-04-1130 minWillow AudiobooksAlice's Adventures in Wonderland | Part 4 (Ch 7-8)Alice has tea with the infuriating Mad Hatter, March Hare and Dormouse. She then plays a bizarre game of croquet with the Queen of Hearts.Alice's Adventures in Wonderlandby Lewis CarrollRead aloud, produced and with music by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery.
2020-04-1030 minWillow AudiobooksAlice's Adventures in Wonderland | Part 3 (Ch 5-6)Alice encounters the blue Caterpillar, and an angry pigeon. She then meets the Duchess, and, for the first time, the Cheshire Cat.Alice's Adventures in Wonderlandby Lewis CarrollRead aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery.
2020-04-0930 minWillow AudiobooksAlice's Adventures in Wonderland | Part 2 (Ch 3-4)The animals squabble over the best way to dry themselves after the flood. Alice has more trouble with her changing size.Alice's Adventures in Wonderlandby Lewis CarrollRead aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery.
2020-04-0825 minWillow AudiobooksAlice's Adventures in Wonderland | Part 1 (Ch 1-2)Alice follows a White Rabbit down a rabbit hole, and emerges into a strange land where nothing is quite as it seems.Alice's Adventures in Wonderlandby Lewis CarrollRead aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander. Cover illustration by Benjamin Callery.
2020-04-0726 minWillow AudiobooksThe Wind in the Willows | Part 9 (The Return of Ulysses)Badger, Mole, Ratty and Toad enact their plan to take back Toad Hall.The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth GrahameRead aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander.
2020-03-3130 minWillow AudiobooksThe Wind in the Willows | Part 8 (Like Summer Tempests Came His Tears)Toad arrives back at the river bank to discover, to his horror, that a gang of stoats and weasels have taken over his home.The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth GrahameRead aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander.
2020-03-3135 minWillow AudiobooksThe Wind in the Willows | Part 7 (The Further Adventures of Toad)Toad catches a lift with a barge woman, but gets more than he bargained for.The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth GrahameRead aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander.
2020-03-2930 minWillow AudiobooksThe Wind in the Willows | Part 6 (Toad's Adventures)Imprisoned for stealing a motor car, Toad escapes with the help of the gaoler's daughter.The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth GrahameRead aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander.
2020-03-2830 minWillow AudiobooksThe Wind in the Willows | Part 5 (Mr Toad)Badger, Ratty and Mole stage an intervention for Toad and his obsession with motor cars.The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth GrahameRead aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander.
2020-03-2828 minWillow AudiobooksThe Wind in the Willows | Part 4 (Mr Badger)Mole and Ratty visit Badger at his home in the Wild Wood.The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth GrahameRead aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander.
2020-03-2820 minWillow AudiobooksThe Wind in the Willows | Part 3 (The Wild Wood)Against advice, Mole ventures on his own to the Wild Wood in search of Badger.The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth GrahameRead aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander.
2020-03-2824 minWillow AudiobooksThe Wind in the Willows | Part 2 (The Open Road)Ratty introduces Mole to Toad, and the three of them head off on an adventure.The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth GrahameRead aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander.
2020-03-2827 minWillow AudiobooksThe Wind in the Willows | Part 1 (The River Bank)Mole leaves his underground home and explores the river, meeting Ratty in the process.The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth GrahameRead aloud, produced, and with music composed by Stephen Alexander. Please note that this audiobook is abridged from the original text (but is the only Willow Audiobook which is abridged - the rest are complete!)
2020-03-2831 min