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"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" by Agatha Christie
Originally published in June 1926
Set in the village of King’s Abbot, the story follows Dr James Sheppard as Hercule Poirot investigates a suspicious death that exposes a tightly woven network of secrets, motives, and deception.
Chapter 5-7
00:29 5 Murder The Tunisian Dagger
20:38 6 The Tunisian Dagger
34:41 7 I Learn My Neighbor’s Profession
Characters
Hercule Poirot – retired private detective, living in the village
Dr James Sheppard – The village doctor and narrator, observant and socially embedded in King’s Abbot, whose perspective frames the events that follow
Caroline Sheppard – Dr Sheppard's unmarried sister, sharp, inquisitive, acts as a local source of gossip and interpretation
Roger Ackroyd – A wealthy widower of Fernly Park whose private affairs and recent revelations set the central mystery in motion
Mrs Ferrars – A recently deceased wealthy widow whose suspected past and secret confession cast a shadow over the unfolding case
Mrs Cecil Ackroyd – widow of Roger's brother Cecil
Flora Ackroyd – Ackroyd’s niece, engaged to Ralph Paton, emotionally driven and deeply invested in protecting him
Captain Ralph Paton – Ackroyd’s stepson and Flora’s fiancé, with his good looks and charm, covets his heredity
Major Hector Blunt – Ackroyd's friend, a quiet, observant guest at Fernly Park
Geoffrey Raymond – Ackroyd's personal secretary
John Parker – Ackroyd's butler
Elizabeth Russell – Ackroyd's housekeeper
Costa's Wordbook
Tartar n harsh, bossy, or overbearing
Cocoa n dark brown powder made from roasted and ground seeds of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree, primarily used to add a chocolate flavor (Co co, no a)
Fogey adj an informal, disapproving term for an old-fashioned or conservative person, especially one who is stubborn and resists change (Foe ghee)
Breton cap - a traditional maritime hat originating from the Brittany region of France (Bret tin/ tawn)
Voilà ce qui est curieux - fr, That's what's curious
2026 Selections
Brave New World, The Little Prince, Songs of a Dead Dreamer, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Anne of Green Gables, Wuthering Heights, East of Eden, The Stranger, The Godfather, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Inferno, The Two Towers, Den of Thieves, Winnie the Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner.
Milestones
2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release
2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI intro + thumbnail, chapter summary, scheduled release
2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release
2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content
2026: 2.3 Gemini definition, JP, CN, PT subtitles on selected YouTube videos
Platforms
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CostasNarrativeXP 2026 May feature 
"The Godfather" by Mario Puzo
Published in March 10, 1969
Content Warning: This work contains depictions of violence and explicit adult content that may be sensitive for some listeners.
The rise and unraveling of the Corleone family through loyalty, violence, ambition, and the intoxicating pull of power.
Book Three Chapter 14
00:32 14 Fleeing a Sicilian blood feud, Vito Andolini immigrated to New York and became Vito Corleone. After assassinating local extortionist Fanucci, Vito built a massive criminal empire spanning olive oil, bootlegging, and black markets. By defeating rivals like Maranzano, he consolidated New York's Five Families, eventually transitioning his power into sophisticated, legitimate corporate swindles.
Characters
Vito Corleone - The powerful and composed patriarch of the Corleone family, the godfather; known for his authority and deep sense of loyalty
Sonny Corleone - Eldest son of the Corleone, hot-tempered and aggressive, often acting on impulse rather than caution
Fredo Corleone - The middle son, gentle and less assertive, struggling to match the strength of his brothers
Michael Corleone - The youngest son, intelligent and reserved, initially distant from the family’s affairs
Connie Corleone - The only daughter, spirited and emotional, navigating her place within a tightly controlled family
Tom Hagen - The Don’s informally adopted son and shrewd consigliere, the calm, legal bridge between the Corleone family and the legitimate world
Kay Adams - Michael Corleone’s girlfriend and later wife, an educated, independent-minded woman who initially stands outside the Corleone family world
Johnny Fontane - A famous singer and movie star closely tied to the Corleone family, whose career depends as much on influence as on talent
Peter Clemenza - Jovial, lethal caporegime who has served Corleone for decades, overseeing a regime of soldiers with seasoned, cold-blooded efficiency
Carlo Rizzi - Hot-tempered groom from Nevada whose marriage to Connie gains him entry into the family, though he remains excluded from the business
Costa's Wordbook
Knuckle under - phr v. to submit, surrender, or give in to someone else's authority or pressure
Lupara n ita. a sawn-off (or shortened) shotgun (lu Par ra)
Forswear v o formally reject, renounce, or earnestly give up a habit, belief, claim, or behavior
Fari vagnari a pizzu - ita, to wet the beak
Suety adj hard white animal fat; fatty, oily, greasy (sue eh ty)
Pura - ita, pure
Speakeasy n a secret bar or nightclub during Prohibition (1920–1933) when the sale and consumption of alcohol were illegal in the united states
Salvatore Maranzano - an influential Sicilian-born mobster who established the modern structure of the American Mafia. Nicknamed "Little Caesar", he ignited the bloody 1930 Castellammarese War to seize control of New York's criminal underworld; he reorganized Italian-American gangs into the "Five Families", which evolved into the present-day Bonanno, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese, and Lucchese crime families.
Give up the ghost - idiom, to stop trying, to surrender, or to stop functioning
Confirmation n a Catholic sacrament where an adolescent publicly reaffirms their faith, legally and spiritually finalizing their full membership in the Church. During the ceremony, a sponsor (godfather) stands with them to vow lifelong spiritual guidance.
Garrot n a handheld weapon used to strangle a victim, typically consisting of a length of wire, cord, or rope with handles at the ends.
Unblinkered adj open-minded and objective
Apostle n envoy, messenger (a Pos sel)
Selections of 2026
Brave New World, The Little Prince, Songs of a Dead Dreamer, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Anne of Green Gables, Wuthering Heights, East of Eden, The Stranger, The Godfather, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Inferno, The Two Towers, Den of Thieves, Winnie the Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner.
Milestones
2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release
2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI intro + thumbnail, chapter summary, scheduled release
2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release
2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content
2026: 2.3 Gemini definition, JP, CN, PT subtitles on selected YouTube videos
Platforms
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CostasNarrativeXP 2026 May feature 
"The Godfather" by Mario Puzo
Published in March 10, 1969
Content Warning: This work contains depictions of violence and explicit adult content that may be sensitive for some listeners.
The rise and unraveling of the Corleone family through loyalty, violence, ambition, and the intoxicating pull of power.
Book Two Chapter 12B-13
00:32 12B Hagen offers Johnny the Don's backing to produce movies and secure an Oscar. Johnny accepts, plans his film empire, and recruits his boyhood friend, Nino Valenti.
28:52 13 Johnny’s career revives after winning an Oscar, while Nino rejects Hollywood's casting-couch culture. After Don Vito is shot, Corleone muscle eliminates a union extortionist targeting Johnny's film.
Characters
Vito Corleone - The powerful and composed patriarch of the Corleone family, the godfather; known for his authority and deep sense of loyalty
Sonny Corleone - Eldest son of the Corleone, hot-tempered and aggressive, often acting on impulse rather than caution
Fredo Corleone - The middle son, gentle and less assertive, struggling to match the strength of his brothers
Michael Corleone - The youngest son, intelligent and reserved, initially distant from the family’s affairs
Connie Corleone - The only daughter, spirited and emotional, navigating her place within a tightly controlled family
Tom Hagen - The Don’s informally adopted son and shrewd consigliere, the calm, legal bridge between the Corleone family and the legitimate world
Kay Adams - Michael Corleone’s girlfriend and later wife, an educated, independent-minded woman who initially stands outside the Corleone family world
Johnny Fontane - A famous singer and movie star closely tied to the Corleone family, whose career depends as much on influence as on talent
Peter Clemenza - Jovial, lethal caporegime who has served Corleone for decades, overseeing a regime of soldiers with seasoned, cold-blooded efficiency
Carlo Rizzi - Hot-tempered groom from Nevada whose marriage to Connie gains him entry into the family, though he remains excluded from the business
Costa's Wordbook
Finagle v to obtain something, or achieve a desired outcome, through cleverness, trickery, manipulation, or persuasion (fin Nay gle)
Slate n work schedule, group of upcoming releases, such as a company's product line or a studio's slate of films 項目
Run to fat - idiom, to gradually put on weight or become less physically fit over time, due to aging, etc
Complaisant adj eagerly willing to please, agreeable, and accommodating
Palatial adj a space or structure that resembles or is fit for a palace, large, magnificent (pa Lay tial)
Grosser n slang a production (such as a film or album) that generates large income (Grow ser)
Caddish adj dishonorable, ungentlemanly, or offensively discourteous, especially when a man acts deceitfully or disrespectfully toward women
Selections of 2026
Brave New World, The Little Prince, Songs of a Dead Dreamer, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Anne of Green Gables, Wuthering Heights, East of Eden, The Stranger, The Godfather, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Inferno, The Two Towers, Den of Thieves, Winnie the Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner.
Milestones
2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release
2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI intro + thumbnail, chapter summary, scheduled release
2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release
2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content
2026: 2.3 Gemini definition, JP, CN, PT subtitles on selected YouTube videos
Platforms
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CAB - Costa's Audio Book celebrates 
"The Lord of the Rings" series 70th Anniversary  
"The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R.Tolkien 
 《讀你聽2.2》慶祝《魔戒》系列七十周年 
魔戒首部曲《魔戒現身》 
英國作家JRR托爾金 奇幻文學經典 
故事主角哈比人佛羅多繼承魔戒 
組成遠征隊踏上摧毀魔戒之旅 
背景為完整架空中土世界 
融合神話寓言歷史宗教 
強調善惡意志與誘惑掙扎 
影響後世奇幻作品衍生遊戲無數 
改編電影系列奪得十七項奧斯卡獎項 
 Book Two Chapter I-X 
00:53 I Frodo and the fellowship reach Rivendell, where he recovers from his wound. The Council of Elrond is convened. Many tales are shared, revealing the Ring’s history and the threat of Sauron. 
46:45 II The Council debates the fate of the Ring. Boromir recounts Gondor’s struggle and dreams. Aragorn reveals his heritage. Frodo volunteers to carry the Ring to Mordor, forming the Fellowship of the Ring. 
2:15:59 III Setting out from Rivendell, the Company, after struggling through Hollin and failing to cross snowy Caradhras, they reluctantly decide to turn around. 
3:11:38 IV Entering Moria, the Company finds the West-door sealed. They are attacked by the Watcher in the Water, forcing entry. Inside, darkness, silence, and ancient ruins hint at coming danger. 
4:12:15 V The Company battles orcs in Moria; Gandalf confronts a Balrog on the Bridge of Khazad-dûm, sacrificing himself to save the others, who escape, grieving his loss. 
4:41:31 VI The company meets the elves of Lothlórien. The elves reluctantly agree to let Gimli the dwarf pass. Haldir takes Frodo to the hill of Cerin Amroth. 
5:33:42 VII The Company rests in Lothlórien. Frodo and Sam see visions in Galadriel’s mirror. She resists the Ring’s temptation. Celeborn offers boats for their journey. 
6:09:53 VIII The Company receives gifts from Galadriel, including cloaks and lembas, and departs Lothlórien by boat, facing swift river currents and looming threats. 
6:42:56 IX Traveling down the Anduin by boat, the Company spots Gollum’s pursuit. Orcs briefly attack, and Aragorn senses danger nearing Amon Hen. 
7:21:50 X The Comapny faces tension at Amon Hen. Boromir tries to seize the Ring from Frodo, who flees using it. Frodo and Sam decide to leave for Mordor alone, splitting the group. 
 Main Characters (order by mention) 
Bilbo Baggins - Frodo’s older cousin and former Ring-bearer. Now aged and reflective. Composes songs and poetry, unaware of the full danger his “magic ring” once held. 
Frodo Baggins - Bearer of the Ring, reluctantly brave, chosen to undertake the perilous task of destroying it. Now fully aware of the Ring's danger and central role in the fate of Middle-earth. 
Sam Gamgee - Loyal servant and friend to Frodo. Devoted and brave, he insists on following Frodo no matter the cost. His presence is now accepted as essential to the journey. 
Gandalf - A powerful wizard and key strategist. After disappearing earlier, he returns with grave knowledge of the Ring’s origin and Sauron’s movements. He explains the history and warns of the stakes involved. 
Merry Brandybuck - Clever and practical. Close friend of Frodo and cousin. More mature and observant than Pippin, often the first to sense danger or think tactically. 
Gollum - Once a bearer of the Ring, corrupted and obsessed with it. Captured and interrogated by Elves, later escaped. His fate deeply concerns Gandalf and others. 
Pippin Took - Youngest of the hobbits, curious and impulsive. His youthful energy and naivety contrast with the others, though he’s loyal and growing through the journey. 
Saruman the White - Head of the wizards. Wise but proud and obsessed with power, knows all about magic rings 
Sauron the Great - Dark Lord and maker of the Ring. Regaining strength in Mordor. Seeks the Ring again 
Aragorn - Strider. Heir of Isildur and wielder of the broken sword Narsil. A capable ranger and leader with deep knowledge of the enemy. Respected but feared by some due to his lineage. 
Elrond - Lord of Rivendell. Wise and ancient, hosts the Council. Reveals the deep history of the Ring and helps guide the decision to destroy it. 
Gimli - A sturdy Dwarf warrior, son of Glóin. Initially skeptical of Elves but fierce in loyalty. Represents the Dwarves at the Council and is eager for action. 
Legolas - Elven prince of Mirkwood. Speaks on behalf of his father, brings news of Gollum’s escape. Agile, perceptive, and calm in demeanor, he soon joins the Fellowship. 
Boromir - Son of the Steward of Gondor. Proud and valiant but wary of the Ring’s influence. Attends the Council seeking aid and dreams of using the Ring for Gondor’s defense. 
 Costa's Wordbook 
Rowan n a small deciduous tree of the rose family, with compound leaves, white flowers, and red berries 
 Mead n meadow 
Fen n a low and marshy or frequently flooded area of land 
Eyot n a small island in a river (Aey yot) 
Gunwale n the upper edge or planking of the side of a boat or ship (Gun nel) 
Shoal n an area of shallow water; a hidden danger or difficulty; a large number of fish swimming together (shawl) 
Yestereve n arch. yesterday evening (yester reeve) 
 Lore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZR-fQ0Nvq4 
Speech Converter: https://anyvoicelab.com/free-text-to-speech-converter/ 
 Coming 2025 Anniversary Features:  
July- The Lord of the Rings, November- The Brothers Karamazov, December- Metamorphosis  
 Complete Collections:  
Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, And Then There Were None, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sparkling Cyanide, 4.50 from Paddington, Great Expectations 
 《讀你聽》里程碑  
2021: 0 太太陪同旁聽 全配樂 無剪接 附旁述 總結 文字大綱 不定時播出  
2022: 2.0 全配樂 DaVinci剪接 小字典 作品介紹 智能主持+插畫 文字大綱 定時播出  
2023: 2.1 DaVinci, Descript, CapCut, Suno 大綱+人物介紹+字典 每周播出  
2024: 2.2 初階電容咪 Audacity, ChatGPT注解+插畫 分秒顯示 一小時内容  
 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/costasaudiobook/membership  
Podcast:  
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/讀你聽2-0/id1710124458  
https://open.spotify.com/show/6lbMbFmyi7LqsMr21R97wQ  
https://podcast.kkbox.com/channel/CrMJS0W4ABny8idIGB  
https://pca.st/mnyfllah 
https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/cab-22/4793867 
https://player.soundon.fm/p/d9ad36bd-6c1b-4108-aacb-3e5cbc6a6a7c
  
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Costa's Audio Book ft J.R.R. Tolkien "LotR The Fellowship of the Ring" Book Two 讀你聽2.2《魔戒現身》

CAB - Costa's Audio Book celebrates 
"The Lord of the Rings" series 70th Anniversary  
"The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R.Tolkien 
 《讀你聽2.2》慶祝《魔戒》系列七十周年 
魔戒首部曲《魔戒現身》 
英國作家JRR托爾金 奇幻文學經典 
故事主角哈比人佛羅多繼承魔戒 
組成遠征隊踏上摧毀魔戒之旅 
背景為完整架空中土世界 
融合神話寓言歷史宗教 
強調善惡意志與誘惑掙扎 
影響後世奇幻作品衍生遊戲無數 
改編電影系列奪得十七項奧斯卡獎項 
 Book Two Chapter VII-VIII 
00:54 VII The Company rests in Lothlórien. Frodo and Sam see visions in Galadriel’s mirror. She resists the Ring’s temptation. Celeborn offers boats for their journey. 
37:06 VIII The Company receives gifts from Galadriel, including cloaks and lembas, and departs Lothlórien by boat, facing swift river currents and looming threats. 
 Main Characters (order by mention) 
Bilbo Baggins - Frodo’s older cousin and former Ring-bearer. Now aged and reflective. Composes songs and poetry, unaware of the full danger his “magic ring” once held. 
Frodo Baggins - Bearer of the Ring, reluctantly brave, chosen to undertake the perilous task of destroying it. Now fully aware of the Ring's danger and central role in the fate of Middle-earth. 
Sam Gamgee - Loyal servant and friend to Frodo. Devoted and brave, he insists on following Frodo no matter the cost. His presence is now accepted as essential to the journey. 
Gandalf - A powerful wizard and key strategist. After disappearing earlier, he returns with grave knowledge of the Ring’s origin and Sauron’s movements. He explains the history and warns of the stakes involved. 
Merry Brandybuck - Clever and practical. Close friend of Frodo and cousin. More mature and observant than Pippin, often the first to sense danger or think tactically. 
Gollum - Once a bearer of the Ring, corrupted and obsessed with it. Captured and interrogated by Elves, later escaped. His fate deeply concerns Gandalf and others. 
Pippin Took - Youngest of the hobbits, curious and impulsive. His youthful energy and naivety contrast with the others, though he’s loyal and growing through the journey. 
Saruman the White - Head of the wizards. Wise but proud and obsessed with power, knows all about magic rings 
Sauron the Great - Dark Lord and maker of the Ring. Regaining strength in Mordor. Seeks the Ring again 
Aragorn - Strider. Heir of Isildur and wielder of the broken sword Narsil. A capable ranger and leader with deep knowledge of the enemy. Respected but feared by some due to his lineage. 
Elrond - Lord of Rivendell. Wise and ancient, hosts the Council. Reveals the deep history of the Ring and helps guide the decision to destroy it. 
Arwen - Elrond’s daughter, Half-elven. Graceful and wise, betrothed to Aragorn. Though her role in the Council is minimal, she symbolizes the Elves’ connection to Men. 
Gimli - A sturdy Dwarf warrior, son of Glóin. Initially skeptical of Elves but fierce in loyalty. Represents the Dwarves at the Council and is eager for action. 
Legolas - Elven prince of Mirkwood. Speaks on behalf of his father, brings news of Gollum’s escape. Agile, perceptive, and calm in demeanor, he soon joins the Fellowship. 
Boromir - Son of the Steward of Gondor. Proud and valiant but wary of the Ring’s influence. Attends the Council seeking aid and dreams of using the Ring for Gondor’s defense. 
 Costa's Wordbook 
Fosse n a long, narrow trench or excavation, especially in a fortification 
Twilit adj dimly illuminated by or as if by twilight (Twhy lit) 
 Hythe (hithe) n a landing place or small port for ships or boats (Hy th) 
 Lore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZR-fQ0Nvq4 
Speech Converter: https://anyvoicelab.com/free-text-to-speech-converter/ 
 Coming 2025 Anniversary Features:  
July- The Lord of the Rings, November- The Brothers Karamazov, December- Metamorphosis  
 Complete Collections:  
Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, And Then There Were None, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sparkling Cyanide, 4.50 from Paddington, Great Expectations 
 《讀你聽》里程碑  
2021: 0 太太陪同旁聽 全配樂 無剪接 附旁述 總結 文字大綱 不定時播出  
2022: 2.0 全配樂 DaVinci剪接 小字典 作品介紹 智能主持+插畫 文字大綱 定時播出  
2023: 2.1 DaVinci, Descript, CapCut, Suno 大綱+人物介紹+字典 每周播出  
2024: 2.2 初階電容咪 Audacity, ChatGPT注解+插畫 分秒顯示 一小時内容  
 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/costasaudiobook/membership  
Podcast:  
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/讀你聽2-0/id1710124458  
https://open.spotify.com/show/6lbMbFmyi7LqsMr21R97wQ  
https://podcast.kkbox.com/channel/CrMJS0W4ABny8idIGB  
https://pca.st/mnyfllah 
https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/cab-22/4793867 
https://player.soundon.fm/p/d9ad36bd-6c1b-4108-aacb-3e5cbc6a6a7c
  
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Costa's Audio Book ft J.R.R. Tolkien "LotR The Fellowship of the Ring" Bk2 Ch7-8 讀你聽2.2《魔戒現身》

CAB - Costa's Audio Book celebrates 
"The Lord of the Rings" series 70th Anniversary  
"The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R.Tolkien 
 《讀你聽2.2》慶祝《魔戒》系列七十周年 
魔戒首部曲《魔戒現身》 
英國作家JRR托爾金 奇幻文學經典 
故事主角哈比人佛羅多繼承魔戒 
組成遠征隊踏上摧毀魔戒之旅 
背景為完整架空中土世界 
融合神話寓言歷史宗教 
強調善惡意志與誘惑掙扎 
影響後世奇幻作品衍生遊戲無數 
改編電影系列奪得十七項奧斯卡獎項 
 Book Two Chapter V-VI 
00:54 V The Fellowship battles orcs in Moria; Gandalf confronts a Balrog on the Bridge of Khazad-dûm, sacrificing himself to save the others, who escape, grieving his loss. 
30:11 VI The company meets the elves of Lothlórien. The elves reluctantly agree to let Gimli the dwarf pass. Haldir takes Frodo to the hill of Cerin Amroth. 
 Main Characters (order by mention) 
Bilbo Baggins - Frodo’s older cousin and former Ring-bearer. Now aged and reflective. Composes songs and poetry, unaware of the full danger his “magic ring” once held. 
Frodo Baggins - Bearer of the Ring, reluctantly brave, chosen to undertake the perilous task of destroying it. Now fully aware of the Ring's danger and central role in the fate of Middle-earth. 
Sam Gamgee - Loyal servant and friend to Frodo. Devoted and brave, he insists on following Frodo no matter the cost. His presence is now accepted as essential to the journey. 
Gandalf - A powerful wizard and key strategist. After disappearing earlier, he returns with grave knowledge of the Ring’s origin and Sauron’s movements. He explains the history and warns of the stakes involved. 
Merry Brandybuck - Clever and practical. Close friend of Frodo and cousin. More mature and observant than Pippin, often the first to sense danger or think tactically. 
Gollum - Once a bearer of the Ring, corrupted and obsessed with it. Captured and interrogated by Elves, later escaped. His fate deeply concerns Gandalf and others. 
Pippin Took - Youngest of the hobbits, curious and impulsive. His youthful energy and naivety contrast with the others, though he’s loyal and growing through the journey. 
Saruman the White - Head of the wizards. Wise but proud and obsessed with power, knows all about magic rings 
Sauron the Great - Dark Lord and maker of the Ring. Regaining strength in Mordor. Seeks the Ring again 
Aragorn - Strider. Heir of Isildur and wielder of the broken sword Narsil. A capable ranger and leader with deep knowledge of the enemy. Respected but feared by some due to his lineage. 
Elrond - Lord of Rivendell. Wise and ancient, hosts the Council. Reveals the deep history of the Ring and helps guide the decision to destroy it. 
Arwen - Elrond’s daughter, Half-elven. Graceful and wise, betrothed to Aragorn. Though her role in the Council is minimal, she symbolizes the Elves’ connection to Men. 
Gimli - A sturdy Dwarf warrior, son of Glóin. Initially skeptical of Elves but fierce in loyalty. Represents the Dwarves at the Council and is eager for action. 
Legolas - Elven prince of Mirkwood. Speaks on behalf of his father, brings news of Gollum’s escape. Agile, perceptive, and calm in demeanor, he soon joins the Fellowship. 
Boromir - Son of the Steward of Gondor. Proud and valiant but wary of the Ring’s influence. Attends the Council seeking aid and dreams of using the Ring for Gondor’s defense. 
 Costa's Wordbook 
Affray n an instance of group fighting in a public place that disturbs the peace 
Swart adj arch. swarthy 
Wizened adj shrivelled or wrinkled with age (Wizz zend) 
 Sward n an expanse of short grass (like sword but s-ward) 
Whin n yellow flower; hard, dark basaltic rock such as that of the Whin Sill in Northern England (win) 
Freshet n the flood of a river from heavy rain or melted snow (Fresh shet) 
Westering adj (especially of the sun) nearing the west 
Princeling n derog. a young prince 
Fallow adj a pale brown or reddish yellow colour; (of farmland) ploughed and harrowed but left for a period without being sown in order to restore its fertility or to avoid surplus production (Fa low) 
 Lore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZR-fQ0Nvq4 
Speech Converter: https://anyvoicelab.com/free-text-to-speech-converter/ 
 Coming 2025 Anniversary Features:  
July- The Lord of the Rings, November- The Brothers Karamazov, December- Metamorphosis  
 Complete Collections:  
Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, And Then There Were None, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sparkling Cyanide, 4.50 from Paddington, Great Expectations 
 《讀你聽》里程碑  
2021: 0 太太陪同旁聽 全配樂 無剪接 附旁述 總結 文字大綱 不定時播出  
2022: 2.0 全配樂 DaVinci剪接 小字典 作品介紹 智能主持+插畫 文字大綱 定時播出  
2023: 2.1 DaVinci, Descript, CapCut, Suno 大綱+人物介紹+字典 每周播出  
2024: 2.2 初階電容咪 Audacity, ChatGPT注解+插畫 分秒顯示 一小時内容  
 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/costasaudiobook/membership  
Podcast:  
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/讀你聽2-0/id1710124458  
https://open.spotify.com/show/6lbMbFmyi7LqsMr21R97wQ  
https://podcast.kkbox.com/channel/CrMJS0W4ABny8idIGB  
https://pca.st/mnyfllah 
https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/cab-22/4793867 
https://player.soundon.fm/p/d9ad36bd-6c1b-4108-aacb-3e5cbc6a6a7c
  
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Costa's Audio Book ft J.R.R. Tolkien "LotR The Fellowship of the Ring" Bk2 Ch5-6 讀你聽2.2《魔戒現身》

CAB - Costa's Audio Book celebrates 
"The Lord of the Rings" series 70th Anniversary  
"The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R.Tolkien 
 《讀你聽2.2》慶祝《魔戒》系列七十周年 
魔戒首部曲《魔戒現身》 
英國作家JRR托爾金 奇幻文學經典 
故事主角哈比人佛羅多繼承魔戒 
組成遠征隊踏上摧毀魔戒之旅 
背景為完整架空中土世界 
融合神話寓言歷史宗教 
強調善惡意志與誘惑掙扎 
影響後世奇幻作品衍生遊戲無數 
改編電影系列奪得十七項奧斯卡獎項 
 Book Two Chapter IV 
00:54 IV The Company enters Moria and finds the West-door sealed. They are attacked by the Watcher in the Water, forcing entry. Inside, darkness, silence, and ancient ruins hint at coming danger. 
 Main Characters (order by mention) 
Bilbo Baggins - Frodo’s older cousin and former Ring-bearer. Now aged and reflective. Composes songs and poetry, unaware of the full danger his “magic ring” once held. 
Frodo Baggins - Bearer of the Ring, reluctantly brave, chosen to undertake the perilous task of destroying it. Now fully aware of the Ring's danger and central role in the fate of Middle-earth. 
Sam Gamgee - Loyal servant and friend to Frodo. Devoted and brave, he insists on following Frodo no matter the cost. His presence is now accepted as essential to the journey. 
Gandalf - A powerful wizard and key strategist. After disappearing earlier, he returns with grave knowledge of the Ring’s origin and Sauron’s movements. He explains the history and warns of the stakes involved. 
Merry Brandybuck - Clever and practical. Close friend of Frodo and cousin. More mature and observant than Pippin, often the first to sense danger or think tactically. 
Gollum - Once a bearer of the Ring, corrupted and obsessed with it. Captured and interrogated by Elves, later escaped. His fate deeply concerns Gandalf and others. 
Pippin Took - Youngest of the hobbits, curious and impulsive. His youthful energy and naivety contrast with the others, though he’s loyal and growing through the journey. 
Saruman the White - Head of the wizards. Wise but proud and obsessed with power, knows all about magic rings 
Sauron the Great - Dark Lord and maker of the Ring. Regaining strength in Mordor. Seeks the Ring again 
Aragorn - Strider. Heir of Isildur and wielder of the broken sword Narsil. A capable ranger and leader with deep knowledge of the enemy. Respected but feared by some due to his lineage. 
Elrond - Lord of Rivendell. Wise and ancient, hosts the Council. Reveals the deep history of the Ring and helps guide the decision to destroy it. 
Arwen - Elrond’s daughter, Half-elven. Graceful and wise, betrothed to Aragorn. Though her role in the Council is minimal, she symbolizes the Elves’ connection to Men. 
Gimli - A sturdy Dwarf warrior, son of Glóin. Initially skeptical of Elves but fierce in loyalty. Represents the Dwarves at the Council and is eager for action. 
Legolas - Elven prince of Mirkwood. Speaks on behalf of his father, brings news of Gollum’s escape. Agile, perceptive, and calm in demeanor, he soon joins the Fellowship. 
Boromir - Son of the Steward of Gondor. Proud and valiant but wary of the Ring’s influence. Attends the Council seeking aid and dreams of using the Ring for Gondor’s defense. 
 Costa's Wordbook 
Corselet n a piece of armor covering the trunk (Core se let) 
 Lore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZR-fQ0Nvq4 
Speech Converter: https://anyvoicelab.com/free-text-to-speech-converter/ 
 Coming 2025 Anniversary Features:  
July- The Lord of the Rings, November- The Brothers Karamazov, December- Metamorphosis  
 Complete Collections:  
Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, And Then There Were None, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sparkling Cyanide, 4.50 from Paddington, Great Expectations 
 《讀你聽》里程碑  
2021: 0 太太陪同旁聽 全配樂 無剪接 附旁述 總結 文字大綱 不定時播出  
2022: 2.0 全配樂 DaVinci剪接 小字典 作品介紹 智能主持+插畫 文字大綱 定時播出  
2023: 2.1 DaVinci, Descript, CapCut, Suno 大綱+人物介紹+字典 每周播出  
2024: 2.2 初階電容咪 Audacity, ChatGPT注解+插畫 分秒顯示 一小時内容  
 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/costasaudiobook/membership  
Podcast:  
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/讀你聽2-0/id1710124458  
https://open.spotify.com/show/6lbMbFmyi7LqsMr21R97wQ  
https://podcast.kkbox.com/channel/CrMJS0W4ABny8idIGB  
https://pca.st/mnyfllah 
https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/cab-22/4793867 
https://player.soundon.fm/p/d9ad36bd-6c1b-4108-aacb-3e5cbc6a6a7c
  
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Costa's Audio Book ft J.R.R. Tolkien "LotR The Fellowship of the Ring" Bk2 Ch4 讀你聽2.2《魔戒現身》

CAB - Costa's Audio Book celebrates 
"The Lord of the Rings" series 70th Anniversary  
"The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R.Tolkien 
 《讀你聽2.2》慶祝《魔戒》系列七十周年 
魔戒首部曲《魔戒現身》 
英國作家JRR托爾金 奇幻文學經典 
故事主角哈比人佛羅多繼承魔戒 
組成遠征隊踏上摧毀魔戒之旅 
背景為完整架空中土世界 
融合神話寓言歷史宗教 
強調善惡意志與誘惑掙扎 
影響後世奇幻作品衍生遊戲無數 
改編電影系列奪得十七項奧斯卡獎項 
 Book Two Chapter III 
00:53 III The Fellowship sets out from Rivendell. After struggling through Hollin and failing to cross snowy Caradhras, they reluctantly decide to turn around. 
 Main Characters (order by mention) 
Bilbo Baggins - Frodo’s older cousin and former Ring-bearer. Now aged and reflective. Composes songs and poetry, unaware of the full danger his “magic ring” once held. 
Frodo Baggins - Bearer of the Ring, reluctantly brave, chosen to undertake the perilous task of destroying it. Now fully aware of the Ring's danger and central role in the fate of Middle-earth. 
Sam Gamgee - Loyal servant and friend to Frodo. Devoted and brave, he insists on following Frodo no matter the cost. His presence is now accepted as essential to the journey. 
Gandalf - A powerful wizard and key strategist. After disappearing earlier, he returns with grave knowledge of the Ring’s origin and Sauron’s movements. He explains the history and warns of the stakes involved. 
Merry Brandybuck - Clever and practical. Close friend of Frodo and cousin. More mature and observant than Pippin, often the first to sense danger or think tactically. 
Gollum - Once a bearer of the Ring, corrupted and obsessed with it. Captured and interrogated by Elves, later escaped. His fate deeply concerns Gandalf and others. 
Pippin Took - Youngest of the hobbits, curious and impulsive. His youthful energy and naivety contrast with the others, though he’s loyal and growing through the journey. 
Saruman the White - Head of the wizards. Wise but proud and obsessed with power, knows all about magic rings 
Sauron the Great - Dark Lord and maker of the Ring. Regaining strength in Mordor. Seeks the Ring again 
Aragorn - Strider. Heir of Isildur and wielder of the broken sword Narsil. A capable ranger and leader with deep knowledge of the enemy. Respected but feared by some due to his lineage. 
Elrond - Lord of Rivendell. Wise and ancient, hosts the Council. Reveals the deep history of the Ring and helps guide the decision to destroy it. 
Arwen - Elrond’s daughter, Half-elven. Graceful and wise, betrothed to Aragorn. Though her role in the Council is minimal, she symbolizes the Elves’ connection to Men. 
Gimli - A sturdy Dwarf warrior, son of Glóin. Initially skeptical of Elves but fierce in loyalty. Represents the Dwarves at the Council and is eager for action. 
Legolas - Elven prince of Mirkwood. Speaks on behalf of his father, brings news of Gollum’s escape. Agile, perceptive, and calm in demeanor, he soon joins the Fellowship. 
Boromir - Son of the Steward of Gondor. Proud and valiant but wary of the Ring’s influence. Attends the Council seeking aid and dreams of using the Ring for Gondor’s defense. 
 Costa's Wordbook 
Doughty adj brave and persistent (Dao ty) 
 Lore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZR-fQ0Nvq4 
Speech Converter: https://anyvoicelab.com/free-text-to-speech-converter/ 
 Coming 2025 Anniversary Features:  
July- The Lord of the Rings, November- The Brothers Karamazov, December- Metamorphosis  
 Complete Collections:  
Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, And Then There Were None, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sparkling Cyanide, 4.50 from Paddington, Great Expectations 
 《讀你聽》里程碑  
2021: 0 太太陪同旁聽 全配樂 無剪接 附旁述 總結 文字大綱 不定時播出  
2022: 2.0 全配樂 DaVinci剪接 小字典 作品介紹 智能主持+插畫 文字大綱 定時播出  
2023: 2.1 DaVinci, Descript, CapCut, Suno 大綱+人物介紹+字典 每周播出  
2024: 2.2 初階電容咪 Audacity, ChatGPT注解+插畫 分秒顯示 一小時内容  
 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/costasaudiobook/membership  
Podcast:  
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/讀你聽2-0/id1710124458  
https://open.spotify.com/show/6lbMbFmyi7LqsMr21R97wQ  
https://podcast.kkbox.com/channel/CrMJS0W4ABny8idIGB  
https://pca.st/mnyfllah 
https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/cab-22/4793867 
https://player.soundon.fm/p/d9ad36bd-6c1b-4108-aacb-3e5cbc6a6a7c
  
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Costa's Audio Book ft J.R.R. Tolkien "LotR The Fellowship of the Ring" Bk2 Ch3 讀你聽2.2《魔戒現身》

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CAB - Costa's Audio Book celebrates 
"The Lord of the Rings" series 70th Anniversary  
"The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R.Tolkien 
 《讀你聽2.2》慶祝《魔戒》系列七十周年 
魔戒首部曲《魔戒現身》 
英國作家JRR托爾金 奇幻文學經典 
故事主角哈比人佛羅多繼承魔戒 
組成遠征隊踏上摧毀魔戒之旅 
背景為完整架空中土世界 
融合神話寓言歷史宗教 
強調善惡意志與誘惑掙扎 
影響後世奇幻作品衍生遊戲無數 
改編電影系列奪得十七項奧斯卡獎項 
 Book Two Chapter I-II 
00:53 I Frodo and companions reach Rivendell, where he recovers from his wound. The Council of Elrond is convened. Many tales are shared, revealing the Ring’s history and the threat of Sauron. 
46:45 II The Council debates the fate of the Ring. Boromir recounts Gondor’s struggle and dreams. Aragorn reveals his heritage. Frodo volunteers to carry the Ring to Mordor, forming the Fellowship of the Ring. 
 Main Characters (order by mention) 
Bilbo Baggins - Frodo’s older cousin and former Ring-bearer. Now aged and reflective. Composes songs and poetry, unaware of the full danger his “magic ring” once held. 
Frodo Baggins - Bearer of the Ring, reluctantly brave, chosen to undertake the perilous task of destroying it. Now fully aware of the Ring's danger and central role in the fate of Middle-earth. 
Sam Gamgee - Loyal servant and friend to Frodo. Devoted and brave, he insists on following Frodo no matter the cost. His presence is now accepted as essential to the journey. 
Gandalf - A powerful wizard and key strategist. After disappearing earlier, he returns with grave knowledge of the Ring’s origin and Sauron’s movements. He explains the history and warns of the stakes involved. 
Merry Brandybuck - Clever and practical. Close friend of Frodo and cousin. More mature and observant than Pippin, often the first to sense danger or think tactically. 
Gollum - Once a bearer of the Ring, corrupted and obsessed with it. Captured and interrogated by Elves, later escaped. His fate deeply concerns Gandalf and others. 
Pippin Took - Youngest of the hobbits, curious and impulsive. His youthful energy and naivety contrast with the others, though he’s loyal and growing through the journey. 
Saruman the White - Head of the wizards. Wise but proud and obsessed with power, knows all about magic rings 
Sauron the Great - Dark Lord and maker of the Ring. Regaining strength in Mordor. Seeks the Ring again 
Aragorn - Strider. Heir of Isildur and wielder of the broken sword Narsil. A capable ranger and leader with deep knowledge of the enemy. Respected but feared by some due to his lineage. 
Elrond - Lord of Rivendell. Wise and ancient, hosts the Council. Reveals the deep history of the Ring and helps guide the decision to destroy it. 
Arwen - Elrond’s daughter, Half-elven. Graceful and wise, betrothed to Aragorn. Though her role in the Council is minimal, she symbolizes the Elves’ connection to Men. 
Gimli - A sturdy Dwarf warrior, son of Glóin. Initially skeptical of Elves but fierce in loyalty. Represents the Dwarves at the Council and is eager for action. 
Legolas - Elven prince of Mirkwood. Speaks on behalf of his father, brings news of Gollum’s escape. Agile, perceptive, and calm in demeanor, he soon joins the Fellowship. 
Boromir - Son of the Steward of Gondor. Proud and valiant but wary of the Ring’s influence. Attends the Council seeking aid and dreams of using the Ring for Gondor’s defense. 
 Costa's Wordbook 
Neigh v (of a horse) utter a neigh (nay) 
 Weregild n also known as "man price" or "blood money," was a legal concept in early Germanic and Anglo-Saxon societies. It refers to the monetary compensation paid to the family or lord of a slain or injured person by the perpetrator or their kin (Were gild) 
Loth adj loath, reluctant, unwilling 
Trove n a store of valuable or delightful things 
Glede n live coal, amber (gleed) 
Foal v (of a mare) give birth to a foal (fol as in fold) 
Tryst n a private romantic rendezvous between lovers (Trist) 
 Lore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZR-fQ0Nvq4 
Speech Converter: https://anyvoicelab.com/free-text-to-speech-converter/ 
 Coming 2025 Anniversary Features:  
July- The Lord of the Rings, November- The Brothers Karamazov, December- Metamorphosis  
 Complete Collections:  
Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, And Then There Were None, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sparkling Cyanide, 4.50 from Paddington, Great Expectations 
 《讀你聽》里程碑  
2021: 0 太太陪同旁聽 全配樂 無剪接 附旁述 總結 文字大綱 不定時播出  
2022: 2.0 全配樂 DaVinci剪接 小字典 作品介紹 智能主持+插畫 文字大綱 定時播出  
2023: 2.1 DaVinci, Descript, CapCut, Suno 大綱+人物介紹+字典 每周播出  
2024: 2.2 初階電容咪 Audacity, ChatGPT注解+插畫 分秒顯示 一小時内容  
 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/costasaudiobook/membership  
Podcast:  
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/讀你聽2-0/id1710124458  
https://open.spotify.com/show/6lbMbFmyi7LqsMr21R97wQ  
https://podcast.kkbox.com/channel/CrMJS0W4ABny8idIGB  
https://pca.st/mnyfllah 
https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/cab-22/4793867 
https://player.soundon.fm/p/d9ad36bd-6c1b-4108-aacb-3e5cbc6a6a7c
  
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Costa's Audio Book ft J.R.R. Tolkien "LotR The Fellowship of the Ring" Bk2 Ch1-2 讀你聽2.2《魔戒現身》

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CAB - Costa's Audio Book celebrates 
"The Lord of the Rings" series 70th Anniversary  
"The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R.Tolkien 
 《讀你聽2.2》慶祝《魔戒》系列七十周年 
魔戒首部曲《魔戒現身》 
英國作家JRR托爾金 奇幻文學經典 
故事主角哈比人佛羅多繼承魔戒 
組成遠征隊踏上摧毀魔戒之旅 
背景為完整架空中土世界 
融合神話寓言歷史宗教 
強調善惡意志與誘惑掙扎 
影響後世奇幻作品衍生遊戲無數 
改編電影系列奪得十七項奧斯卡獎項 
 Book One Chapter I-XII 
0:00:58 I Bilbo Baggins hosts a grand 111th birthday party in the Shire, disappears using the One Ring, leaves gifts, and Frodo inherits Bag End, sparking gossip and Gandalf’s concern 
0:56:10 II Gandalf reveals to Frodo that his ring is Sauron’s One Ring, tied to Gollum’s past, with dangerous power. Frodo, alarmed, decides to leave the Shire to protect it from Sauron. Ring’s evil threatens 
1:56:21 III Frodo, Sam, and Pippin flee the Shire, evading Black Riders. They meet Elves led by Gildor, who offer protection and counsel, deepening the hobbits’ sense of adventure and danger 
2:45:30 IV Frodo, Sam, and Pippin take a shortcut through the Shire, evade a Black Rider, meet Elves led by Gildor Inglorion, and reach Farmer Maggot’s, who helps them toward Buckland with his wagon 
3:15:24 V Merry reveals the hobbits’ conspiracy, joins Frodo’s Ring quest, and they rest at Crickhollow 
3:41:55 VI Frodo, Sam, Pippin, and Merry, trapped by Old Man Willow in the Old Forest, are rescued by Tom Bombadil, who sings and leads them to his home 
4:16:31 VII The hobbits enjoy Tom Bombadil’s hospitality, hearing tales and songs, but learn ominous hints about their journey, deepening the Ring’s looming danger 
4:45:06 VIII Frodo and his band are captured by a Barrow-wight in the Barrow-downs, rescued by Tom Bombadil, who arms them with blades and guides them to the road 
5:20:05 IX The hobbits arrive in Bree, meet Strider at The Prancing Pony, and Frodo accidentally draws attention by vanishing with the Ring during a song performance 
5:51:16 X Strider offers to guide the hobbits to Rivendell. Suspicious but lacking options, they accept. The group learns the Black Riders attacked their room, and they secretly leave Bree at dawn with Strider 
6:20:19 XI The hobbits and Strider travel through the wilderness toward Weathertop. The journey is difficult and tense. They see signs of the Riders and growing danger, but press on cautiously. In the mist, Shadows attack 
7:09:05 XII Frodo, wounded, flees with Aragorn and the hobbits. Glorfindel aids them, and his horse Asfaloth outruns Black Riders to Rivendell, where a magical flood engulfs the pursuers 
 Main Characters (order by mention) 
Bilbo Baggins - Wealthy, eccentric hobbit, 111 years old, throws a grand birthday party, disappears using the One Ring, leaving the Shire and gifts for hobbits 
Frodo Baggins - Reluctant hobbit, newly burdened with the One Ring, begins his secret journey from the Shire, wary of Black Riders, and greets Elves with learned Quenya, showing courage and unease 
Sam Gamgee - Loyal hobbit, joins Frodo’s quest, aware of Ring’s danger via eavesdropping, steadfastly protective, awed by Elves, faces Black Riders with courage 
Gandalf - Wise wizard, having warned Frodo of the Ring, his counsel shapes the hobbits’ cautious departure, though he is delayed by unseen troubles 
Merry Brandybuck - Resourceful hobbit, organizes Crickhollow for Frodo’s “move,” knows of Ring through conspiracy, joins quest, practical and alert, senses danger but unaware of Ring’s full power 
Gollum - A mysterious creature from Bilbo’s past, once possessed the Ring for centuries. Twisted by it. Drawn toward Mordor, now imprisoned by wood elves 
Pippin Took - Cheerful, young hobbit, joins Frodo’s escape for adventure, unaware of Ring’s full significance, shaken by Black Riders, loyal but naive about growing dangers 
Saruman the White - Head of the wizards. Wise but proud and obsessed with power, knows all about magic rings 
Sauron the Great - Dark Lord and maker of the Ring. Regaining strength in Mordor. Seeks the Ring again 
Aragorn - Great huntsman, also known as Strider, helped Gandalf track down Gollum, guides the hobbits to Rivendell 
 Costa's Wordbook 
Larn v learn 
 Coming 2025 Anniversary Features:  
July- The Lord of the Rings, November- The Brothers Karamazov, December- Metamorphosis  
 Complete Collections:  
Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, And Then There Were None, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sparkling Cyanide, 4.50 from Paddington, Great Expectations 
 《讀你聽》里程碑  
2021: 0 太太陪同旁聽 全配樂 無剪接 附旁述 總結 文字大綱 不定時播出  
2022: 2.0 全配樂 DaVinci剪接 小字典 作品介紹 智能主持+插畫 文字大綱 定時播出  
2023: 2.1 DaVinci, Descript, CapCut, Suno 大綱+人物介紹+字典 每周播出  
2024: 2.2 初階電容咪 Audacity, ChatGPT注解+插畫 分秒顯示 一小時内容  
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