Episodes

  • Treasure Island -Ep. 13 - Striking the Jolly Roger; Israel Hands
    Jun 26 2026

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    Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Welcome to Raven’s Readings. I do readings twice a week, from various classics. If you subscribe to my free Substack newsletter at ravensview.substack.com you’ll get notified of the next episode, and can leave your comments or suggestions. And perhaps also browse my Flash Fiction writings or musings on the world.

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    I will be reading to you from Treasure Island, written by the Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. It was published in 1883, but is set in the previous century. It’s told from the point of view of young Jim Hawkins.

    Last episode, Jim managed to paddle out to the Hispaniola, cut the anchor rope, and get aboard. Is he alone, or are there still buccaneers aboard?

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    27 mins
  • Treasure Island -Ep. 12 - The Tide Runs; The Coracle Cruises
    Jun 23 2026

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    Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Welcome to Raven’s Readings. I do readings twice a week, from various classics. If you subscribe to my free Substack newsletter at ravensview.substack.com you’ll get notified of the next episode, and can leave your comments or suggestions. And perhaps also browse my Flash Fiction writings or musings on the world.

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    I will be reading to you from Treasure Island, written by the Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. It was published in 1883, but is set in the previous century. It’s told from the point of view of young Jim Hawkins.

    Last episode, Jim set off in Ben Gunn’s little coracle to cut the Hispaniola’s anchor rope. Not sure why, but it is another bold move.

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    23 mins
  • Treasure Island -Ep. 11 - The Attack; The Sea Adventure
    Jun 18 2026

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    Previous episode

    Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Welcome to Raven’s Readings. I do readings twice a week, from various classics. If you subscribe to my free Substack newsletter at ravensview.substack.com you’ll get notified of the next episode, and can leave your comments or suggestions. And perhaps also browse my Flash Fiction writings or musings on the world.

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    I will be reading to you from Treasure Island, written by the Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. It was published in 1883, but is set in the previous century. It’s told from the point of view of young Jim Hawkins.

    Last episode, the squire and others met with Silver to trade demands. It looks like a battle is inevitable.

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    24 mins
  • Treasure Island -Ep. 10 - The Garrison; Silver's Proposal
    Jun 16 2026

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    Previous episode

    Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Welcome to Raven’s Readings. I do readings twice a week, from various classics. If you subscribe to my free Substack newsletter at ravensview.substack.com you’ll get notified of the next episode, and can leave your comments or suggestions. And perhaps also browse my Flash Fiction writings or musings on the world.

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    I will be reading to you from Treasure Island, written by the Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. It was published in 1883, but is set in the previous century. It’s told from the point of view of young Jim Hawkins.

    Last episode, the squire and others were safe and secure within the stockade, and Jim has returned. We pick up now from Jim’s point of view, as he and Ben Gunn approach.

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    24 mins
  • Treasure Island -Ep. 9 - Last Jolly-boat Trip; A Day of Fighting
    Jun 11 2026

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    Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Welcome to Raven’s Readings. I do readings twice a week, from various classics. If you subscribe to my free Substack newsletter at ravensview.substack.com you’ll get notified of the next episode, and can leave your comments or suggestions. And perhaps also browse my Flash Fiction writings or musings on the world.

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    I will be reading to you from Treasure Island, written by the Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. It was published in 1883, but is set in the previous century. It’s told from the point of view of young Jim Hawkins.

    Last episode, Jim met Ben Gunn, who has been marooned there for three years. And the good guys took control of the stockade and started bringing supplies ashore.

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    18 mins
  • Treasure Island -Ep. 8 - The Man of the Island; How the Ship Was Abandoned
    Jun 9 2026

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    Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Welcome to Raven’s Readings. I do readings twice a week, from various classics. If you subscribe to my free Substack newsletter at ravensview.substack.com you’ll get notified of the next episode, and can leave your comments or suggestions. And perhaps also browse my Flash Fiction writings or musings on the world.

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    I will be reading to you from Treasure Island, written by the Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. It was published in 1883, but is set in the previous century. It’s told from the point of view of young Jim Hawkins.

    Last episode, Jim had slipped ashore with Silver and the other mutineers, and so far believed he had managed to escape them. Until he heard someone, or something, hiding nearby.

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    23 mins
  • Treasure Island -Ep. 7 - Shore Adventure; The First Blow
    Jun 4 2026

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    Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Welcome to Raven’s Readings. I do readings twice a week, from various classics. If you subscribe to my free Substack newsletter at ravensview.substack.com you’ll get notified of the next episode, and can leave your comments or suggestions. And perhaps also browse my Flash Fiction writings or musings on the world.

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    I will be reading to you from Treasure Island, written by the Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. It was published in 1883, but is set in the previous century. It’s told from the point of view of young Jim Hawkins.

    Last episode, Jim and his companions learned of a plot against them, and have a plan to perhaps deal with it. And Treasure Island has finally been sighted. What’s next?

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    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ravensview.substack.com
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    23 mins
  • Treasure Island -Ep. 6 - Heard in the Apple Barrel; Council of War
    Jun 2 2026

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    Previous episode

    Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Welcome to Raven’s Readings. I do readings twice a week, from various classics. If you subscribe to my free Substack newsletter at ravensview.substack.com you’ll get notified of the next episode, and can leave your comments or suggestions. And perhaps also browse my Flash Fiction writings or musings on the world.

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    I will be reading to you from Treasure Island, written by the Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. It was published in 1883, but is set in the previous century. It’s told from the point of view of young Jim Hawkins.

    Last episode, we learned that the voyage of the Hispaniola went well, and Treasure Island was near. Jim had climbed into the almost empty apple barrel on deck to grab a snack, and overheard a disturbing conversation between Long John Silver and several of the crew. What did he hear?

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    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ravensview.substack.com
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    23 mins