Suzi, what’s the best Christmas gift you ever gave?
Writer and illustrator Suzi Bevan shares a story about her father, who had a passion for writing poems and a dream of having one featured in the Saturday Evening Post. After numerous rejection slips, Suzi finds a way to honor her dad's passion by surprising him with a gift that honors his love for poetry.
Barbara, who was your first best friend?
In our Thanksgiving episode, the author shares a touching story about a lifelong friendship that she is endlessly grateful for. She introduces us to Dolores Marie Hickey, who came into her life when she most needed a friend. The two were instantly bonded, and remained close for the next forty years.
Carol, do you have any love letters?
In honor of Veterans Day, we're sharing a collection of love letters written between newlyweds during World War II.
Father’s Day Special 2023
It’s Father’s Day! We’re sharing some less-conventional stories this time around– stories that go a little deeper than usual, and explore the man behind the incredibly important role of “dad.”
Mother’s Day Special 2023
We’re celebrating Mother’s Day with three beautiful stories read by their authors, from the joy of becoming a grandparent to ushering a beloved mother into their final years. We love you, moms!
Season 2 finale: short stories
We’re celebrating the end of our season with stories read by their authors– tales of childhood triumph, mischief, and adventure.
Larry, what were you like in high school?
As they say, the more things change, the more things stay the same, trends come and go and technology evolves, but the social hierarchy of high school is a tried-and-true standby of American life. Today’s author takes us back in time with the class of 1969.
Scott, how did you ring in the new millennium?
What were you doing on New Year’s Eve 1999? If Y2K means anything to you, you may have been worried about what would happen at the stroke of midnight. Today’s author had bigger problems to tackle on New Year’s eve 1999, but that didn’t stop him and his friends from making it a wild night to remember.
Sandy, how did you discover your new family?
With at-home DNA testing kits being all the rage, folks from all over the world are discovering their genealogical roots and distant relatives– and maybe some not-so-distant relatives as well. In this week’s story, one woman discovers her mom’s secret, and some new family.
Don, what was becoming a parent like?
Every parent remembers when they learned of bringing a new baby into their family, right? The excitement, the nervousness, the dreaming and the planning that goes into the arrival of a new addition to the family. It's a magical time when it's hard to imagine things going wrong, but today's story is about the struggles one couple went through when their events took an unfortunate turn.
