Storytime for Grownups

In this installment, listeners dive into David's poignant reflections on loneliness and his unsettling new home. The arrival of Peggotty and Clara brings some comfort, but Mr. Murdstone’s stern rule looms large. Harsh lessons under his watch foster a chilling atmosphere, where kindness is replaced by oppression. As David faces punishments including a harsh caning, his growing alienation becomes palpable. A tender moment with Peggotty offers solace, yet the departure from home signifies the start of a tumultuous journey.

Join a journey to Yarmouth, where vivid childlike observations reveal the charm of coastal life. Meet quirky characters like Ham and the warm Peggotty family living in a boat. Experience cozy evenings filled with love, knitting, and card games. Feel the tension of Emily's fear of the sea and David's protective instincts. Reflect on gentle moments of attachment as time passes, contrasted by the sorrow of unexpected changes upon David's return home. It's a blend of nostalgia, love, and growing pains.

Join as the host reflects on childhood memories, diving into David's early perceptions with warmth and humor. Discover the vivid sensations of Peggy's kitchen and the playful tales of crocodiles shared with Peggotty. Experience the tension introduced by Mr. Murdstone, whose cold demeanor contrasts with the gaiety of others during a seaside visit. Themes of jealousy, maternal pride, and emotional farewells weave through the narrative, creating a rich tapestry of young David's formative experiences.

Join the journey into the world of David Copperfield, starting with the narrator's dramatic birth and family dynamics. Miss Betsy Trotwood makes a memorable entrance, demanding the newborn be named after her, leading to tension when the child is revealed to be a boy. Explore listener reactions as they express both excitement and apprehension about diving into this classic. This engaging format makes tackling long reads like Dickens enjoyable and accessible, inviting everyone to settle in with a cup of tea.

Welcome to Season 5 of Storytime for Grownups! This season we are reading David Copperfield by Charles Dickens a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!To submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereNext time we'll be reading: Chapter 1Support the show

Welcome to the Storytime for Grownups Christmas Spectacular! We are celebrating a Victorian Christmas by reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!To pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereJoin us on Monday January 5th 2026 as we begin David Copperfield by Charles Dickens!Support the show

Welcome to the Storytime for Grownups Christmas Spectacular! We are celebrating a Victorian Christmas by reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!To pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo enter our drawings or receive a signed bookplate, click hereTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereNext time we'll be reading: Chapters 18-19Support the show

Welcome to the Storytime for Grownups Christmas Spectacular! We are celebrating a Victorian Christmas by reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!To pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo enter our drawings or receive a signed bookplate, click hereTo join in our Victorian Christmas sing-along, click hereTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereNext time we'll be reading: Chapters 18-19Support the show

Storytime for Grown-Ups is a podcast that will help you learn to love classic literature. Whether we choose to admit it or not, many of us find the great books of the past inaccessible. The language is dense, the vocabulary is unfamiliar, and the characters seem old-fashioned. Too often, these books are thrown aside as boring or too difficult even if their plots intrigued us to begin with. But these books are classics for a reason—we just need a way in. Beginning in January, host Faith Moore will read a book aloud, one chapter per episode. As she reads, she’ll pause from time to time to give brief explanations that will make it easier to follow along. Like an audio book with built-in notes. And the more you listen, the easier the language will seem.So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It’s storytime! Season 5 of Storytime for Grownups premieres Monday January 5th, 2026, with new episodes dropping every Monday and Thursday. Learn more here: https://faithkmoore.com/Support the show

Welcome to the Storytime for Grownups Christmas Spectacular! We are celebrating a Victorian Christmas by reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett a few chapters at a time, with a few notes along the way. It's like an audio book with built in notes. So brew a pot of tea, find a cozy chair, and settle in. It's storytime!To pick up a copy of Faith's novel, Christmas Karol, click hereTo enter our drawings or receive a signed bookplate, click hereTo join in our Victorian Christmas sing-along, click hereTo submit a question or comment about this episode, click hereTo visit the merch store, click hereTo become a Storytime for Grownups member and gain access to our online community and monthly voice chats, click hereTo visit the Storytime for Grownups webpage, click hereTo learn more about your host, Faith Moore, click hereTo join Faith's mailing list, click hereFollow Faith on X hereTo support the show financially, click hereNext time we'll be reading: Chapters 16-17Support the show