Robin Reads

Washington Irving's classic tale of supernatural shenanigans involving the titular loveable layabout, Rip Van Winkle, who falls asleep in the mountains near his colonial village and wakes up in a new American nation.First published in 1819. Narrated...

The very first adventure of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson.In March 1881, having retired from army life to London, Dr John Watson moves into lodgings at 221B Baker Street with an eccentric genius called Sherlock Holmes. Through his new companion...

In their case against "the king of blackmailers", Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson cross to the other side of the law.First published in 1904 and collected in "The Return of Sherlock Holmes". Narrated by Robin Reads. Duration - 41m. Author - Arthur...

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson investigate the very strange happenings at Shoscombe Old Place. What has caused the change in behaviour of its wealthy residents?First published in 1927 and collected as part of "The Casebook of Sherlock...

Dr Watson accompanies Sherlock Holmes on a singular case of jewel theft that might cause a national scandal. Set during February 1884.First published in 1892 and collected as part of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes".Narrated by Robin Reads....

Dr Watson recounts one of the most sensational and grim mysteries faced by Sherlock Holmes, when a spinster receives an unexpected parcel containing two severed human ears.First published in 1893 and collected as part of "The Memoirs of Sherlock...

Sherlock Holmes investigates the mystery surrounding his college friend's father in the famous detective's earliest canonical adventure. Set during Summer 1875.First published in 1893 and collected as part of "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes".Narrated...

Doctor Watson discovers Sherlock Holmes has a remarkable brother, Mycroft, who assigns them the case of the Greek Interpreter.First published in 1893 and collected as part of "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes". Narrated by Robin Reads. Duration - 40m....

Sherlock Holmes investigates the disappearance of his college friend's butler. How does it connect to the Musgrave Ritual? Set during summer 1879.First published in 1893 and collected as part of "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes".Narrated by Robin...

Dr Watson recounts one of his earliest cases with Sherlock Holmes - an unconventional arrangement between a doctor and his resident patient. Set during October 1881.First published in 1893 and collected in "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes".Narrated by...

Dr Watson recounts one of his earliest cases with Sherlock Holmes - investigating the mysterious death of an heiress and the danger posed to her twin sister. Set during April 1883.First published in 1892 and collected as part of "The Adventures of...

WARNING: This story contains racially insensitive historical attitudes and language.In 1885, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson embark on one of their most unexpected and puzzling cases.First published in 1926 and collected as part of "The Casebook of...

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are presented with a singular mystery involving the receipt of five orange pips in the mail, and their connection to seemingly accidental deaths.First published in 1891 and collected as part of "The Adventures of Sherlock...

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are hired by a brutal millionaire to investigate the murder of his wife on Thor Bridge.First published in 1922 and collected as part of "The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes". Narrated by Robin Reads. Duration - 57m. Author -...

Dr Watson takes Sherlock Holmes into the country to recover from exhaustion, unwittingly leading them into a new case of murder involving the Reigate Squire.First published in 1893 and collected as part of "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes". Narrated by...

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson investigate the mysterious delivery of valuable pearls to a governess - and follow a trail that leads to murder. First publish in 1890.Narrated by Robin Reads. Duration - 4h 15m. Author - Arthur Conan Doyle. Narrator...

Alfred Tennyson's timeless poetic tribute to the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War, first published in 1854, is collected here with Rudyard Kipling's poetic response, first published in 1890. Duration - 5m....

The Confession of Saint Patrick, originally written in Latin by Ireland's patron saint in the late 5th century CE. Translated by Rev. James O'Leary, D.D. in 1874 and republished in 1880.Narrated by Robin Reads. Duration - 35m. Author - Saint Patrick....

The host of a Christmas party recounts a spooky story involving a dead man and a race for survival. Written by William Jerden and first published in 1839.Narrated by Robin Reads. Duration - 10m. Author - William Jerden. Narrator - Robin Reads....

"The Haunted House" is a unique collaboration between some of the finest writers of the 19th century. Curated by Charles Dickens, these authors give voice to an eclectic group of characters, each of whom occupies a room in a haunted house. At the...

Robert W. Chambers' haunting collection of stories straddles the genres of horror, romance, futurism and science fiction.Its eponymous character is best known today for his prominent part in the Cthulhu Mythos created by H. P. Lovecraft. Indeed,...

With this absorbing and surprising story, Edgar Allan Poe introduced amateur Parisian sleuth C. August Dupin to the world, and invented the modern detective story. This classic tale has lost none of its ability to startle and intrigue.Narrated by...

Edgar Allan Poe's peerless narrative poem about a forlorn lover who is visited by a mysterious raven.First published in 1845. Narrated by Robin Reads. Duration - 8m. Author - Edgar Allan Poe. Narrator - Robin Reads. Published Date - Saturday, 14...

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson investigate a puzzling murder with mysterious connections to "the Valley of Fear" and Professor Moriarty...First published in 1914. Narrated by Robin Reads. Duration - 5h 47m. Author - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Narrator...