CostasNarrativeXP 2026 February feature  "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë Published in November, 1847 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition A wronged outsider, Heathcliff, dedicates his life to avenging a childhood humiliation and lost love, only to see his obsessive cruelty poison two generations before it finally burns itself out. Chapter 12-13 00:30 12 Catherine starves herself into feverish delirium after fighting Edgar, longing for Heathcliff and childhood freedom. Edgar discovers her illness. Isabella elopes with Heathcliff, and Edgar disowns her. 31:54 13 Catherine recovers but is weakened and pregnant. Isabella writes describing Wuthering Heights’ brutality: Hindley plots murder, Joseph is cruel, Hareton uncouth. Heathcliff rejects marital intimacy, isolating and humiliating her. Characters Heathcliff - A mistreated orphan rises from humiliation to power, driven by an all-consuming attachment that shapes his life and disrupts two families across generations on the isolated Yorkshire moors. Catherine "Cathy" Linton - spirited and strong-willed, is the daughter of Catherine and Edgar Linton, curious about the world beyond Thrushcross Grange, and forms complex relationships with her cousins and household. Hareton Earnshaw - son of Hindley, grows up at Wuthering Heights with limited education, influenced by both Nelly and Heathcliff, and develops a complex connection with his cousin Cathy. Catherine Earnshaw - wild and passionate from childhood, shapes the lives of those around her, her personality and choices driving much of the novel’s first-generation story. Joseph - a long-serving Wuthering Heights servant, is rigid, self-righteous, unkind, and dislikes almost everyone, speaking a strong, Yorkshire dialect. Ellen “Nelly” Dean - servant and narrator, mediates between Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, witnessing and influencing events across multiple generations. Hindley Earnshaw - Catherine’s elder brother, harbors lifelong hatred for Heathcliff, mismanages Wuthering Heights, and leaves his troubled son to inherit a debt-laden estate. Edgar Linton - a refined Thrushcross Grange gentleman, contrasts sharply with Heathcliff; cultured, gentle, and devoted to his family. Isabella Linton - Edgar’s sister, becomes tragically entangled with Heathcliff, enduring his cruelty and shaping the next generation through her son, Linton. Costa's Wordbook To lay something at someone's door idiom to blame someone for something Thible n (northern english) a smooth stick for stirring porridge, broth, or anything else made in a pot Valance n a narrow strip of wood or cloth that is fixed above a window or door and hides the top of the curtains (Va lence) Slattern n derog. an untidy, slovenly woman (Slat tun) Complete Features Anne of Green Gables, Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestones 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, 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 Available platforms YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 February feature  "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë Published in November, 1847 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition A wronged outsider, Heathcliff, dedicates his life to avenging a childhood humiliation and lost love, only to see his obsessive cruelty poison two generations before it finally burns itself out. Chapter 10-11 00:30 10 Heathcliff returns, disrupting Catherine and Edgar’s marriage. Isabella falls in love with him, but he plans revenge and manipulation. Catherine enables him. Nelly distrusts Heathcliff and sides increasingly with Edgar. 40:30 11 Nelly mistakes Hareton for Hindley’s ghost and finds him degraded. Heathcliff courts Isabella to provoke Catherine. Edgar fights Heathcliff. Catherine manipulates illness to control Edgar, then starves herself during their standoff. Characters Heathcliff - A mistreated orphan rises from humiliation to power, driven by an all-consuming attachment that shapes his life and disrupts two families across generations on the isolated Yorkshire moors. Catherine "Cathy" Linton - spirited and strong-willed, is the daughter of Catherine and Edgar Linton, curious about the world beyond Thrushcross Grange, and forms complex relationships with her cousins and household. Hareton Earnshaw - son of Hindley, grows up at Wuthering Heights with limited education, influenced by both Nelly and Heathcliff, and develops a complex connection with his cousin Cathy. Catherine Earnshaw - wild and passionate from childhood, shapes the lives of those around her, her personality and choices driving much of the novel’s first-generation story. Joseph - a long-serving Wuthering Heights servant, is rigid, self-righteous, unkind, and dislikes almost everyone, speaking a strong, Yorkshire dialect. Ellen “Nelly” Dean - servant and narrator, mediates between Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, witnessing and influencing events across multiple generations. Hindley Earnshaw - Catherine’s elder brother, harbors lifelong hatred for Heathcliff, mismanages Wuthering Heights, and leaves his troubled son to inherit a debt-laden estate. Edgar Linton - a refined Thrushcross Grange gentleman, contrasts sharply with Heathcliff; cultured, gentle, and devoted to his family. Isabella Linton - Edgar’s sister, becomes tragically entangled with Heathcliff, enduring his cruelty and shaping the next generation through her son, Linton. Costa's Wordbook Dilatory adj slow to act (Dil let tory) Dearth n a scarcity or lack of something (dearth like earth) Grouse n a complaint or grumble Sizar n an undergraduate at Cambridge University or at Trinity College, Dublin, receiving financial help from the college and formerly having certain menial duties (sizer) Dog in the manger idiom a person who selfishly prevents others from using or enjoying something they have no need or use for themselves Manger n a long trough from which horses or cattle feed (Main jer) Furze n gorse, a yellow-flowered shrub of the pea family (furs)  Leveret n a young hare in its first year Recriminate v arch. make counter accusations Complete Features Anne of Green Gables, Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestones 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, 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 Available platforms YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 February feature  "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë Published in November, 1847 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition A wronged outsider, Heathcliff, dedicates his life to avenging a childhood humiliation and lost love, only to see his obsessive cruelty poison two generations before it finally burns itself out. Chapter 8-9 00:30 8 Frances dies after giving birth; Hindley drinks and grows cruel. Cathy mistreats Nelly and Hareton, clashes with Heathcliff, reconciles with Edgar, and they confess love. 20:52 9 Hindley threatens Hareton; Heathcliff saves him. Cathy accepts Edgar, declares eternal love for Heathcliff, who overhears and disappears. Storm follows. Cathy falls ill; Lintons die. Three years later, she marries Edgar. Characters Heathcliff - A mistreated orphan rises from humiliation to power, driven by an all-consuming attachment that shapes his life and disrupts two families across generations on the isolated Yorkshire moors. Catherine "Cathy" Linton - spirited and strong-willed, is the daughter of Catherine and Edgar Linton, curious about the world beyond Thrushcross Grange, and forms complex relationships with her cousins and household. Hareton Earnshaw - son of Hindley, grows up at Wuthering Heights with limited education, influenced by both Nelly and Heathcliff, and develops a complex connection with his cousin Cathy. Catherine Earnshaw - wild and passionate from childhood, shapes the lives of those around her, her personality and choices driving much of the novel’s first-generation story. Joseph - a long-serving Wuthering Heights servant, is rigid, self-righteous, unkind, and dislikes almost everyone, speaking a strong, Yorkshire dialect. Ellen “Nelly” Dean - servant and narrator, mediates between Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, witnessing and influencing events across multiple generations. Hindley Earnshaw - Catherine’s elder brother, harbors lifelong hatred for Heathcliff, mismanages Wuthering Heights, and leaves his troubled son to inherit a debt-laden estate. Edgar Linton - a refined Thrushcross Grange gentleman, contrasts sharply with Heathcliff; cultured, gentle, and devoted to his family. Isabella Linton - Edgar’s sister, becomes tragically entangled with Heathcliff, enduring his cruelty and shaping the next generation through her son, Linton. Costa's Wordbook Imprecation n a spoken curse (im prec cation) Grat v past tense of greet Winsome adj attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way (Win some) Convalescent adj (of a person) recovering from an illness or medical treatment (con va les cent) Complete Features Anne of Green Gables, Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestones 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, 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 Available platforms YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 February feature  "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë Published in November, 1847 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition A wronged outsider, Heathcliff, dedicates his life to avenging a childhood humiliation and lost love, only to see his obsessive cruelty poison two generations before it finally burns itself out. Chapter 4-7 00:30 4 Nelly recounts Heathcliff’s arrival, Earnshaw’s favoritism, the children’s resentment, and early clashes with Hindley that expose emerging rivalries. 16:47 5 As Mr. Earnshaw declines, favoritism deepens tensions, Hindley departs, Joseph meddles, and Cathy provokes her father; after Earnshaw’s death, Cathy and Heathcliff grieve together in private calm. 25:15 6 Hindley returns with a wife, demotes Heathcliff to servant, and grows tyrannical; after spying on the Lintons, Cathy is injured and kept at Thrushcross Grange while Heathcliff is sent away. 40:58 7 Cathy returns from Thrushcross Grange transformed, embarrassing Heathcliff. At the Christmas party, conflicts arise with Hindley and Edgar. Heathcliff vows revenge; Nelly reflects on his nature. Characters Heathcliff - A mistreated orphan rises from humiliation to power, driven by an all-consuming attachment that shapes his life and disrupts two families across generations on the isolated Yorkshire moors. Catherine "Cathy" Linton - spirited and strong-willed, is the daughter of Catherine and Edgar Linton, curious about the world beyond Thrushcross Grange, and forms complex relationships with her cousins and household. Hareton Earnshaw - son of Hindley, grows up at Wuthering Heights with limited education, influenced by both Nelly and Heathcliff, and develops a complex connection with his cousin Cathy. Catherine Earnshaw - wild and passionate from childhood, shapes the lives of those around her, her personality and choices driving much of the novel’s first-generation story. Joseph - a long-serving Wuthering Heights servant, is rigid, self-righteous, unkind, and dislikes almost everyone, speaking a strong, Yorkshire dialect. Ellen “Nelly” Dean - servant and narrator, mediates between Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, witnessing and influencing events across multiple generations. Hindley Earnshaw - Catherine’s elder brother, harbors lifelong hatred for Heathcliff, mismanages Wuthering Heights, and leaves his troubled son to inherit a debt-laden estate. Edgar Linton - a refined Thrushcross Grange gentleman, contrasts sharply with Heathcliff; cultured, gentle, and devoted to his family. Isabella Linton - Edgar’s sister, becomes tragically entangled with Heathcliff, enduring his cruelty and shaping the next generation through her son, Linton. Costa's Wordbook Indigenae n pl. a native, local, indigenous inhabitant (in Did gen nee) Whinstone n hard, dark basaltic rock such as that of the Whin Sill in Northern England (Win stone) Churl n arch. A miser or peasant Dunnock n a small European songbird of the accentor family, with a dark grey head and a reddish-brown back (Dun nuck) Lascar n dated. a sailor from India or Southeast Asia Negus n a hot drink of port, sugar, lemon, and spice (Nee gus) High time idiom past the time when something should have happened Tureen n a deep covered dish from which soup is served (tew Reen) Gripe v arch. grasp tightly (Gripe, like ripe) Psalmody n the singing of psalms or similar sacred canticles, especially in public worship (Salm medy) Prognosticate v foretell or prophesy a future event (prog Nost ticate) Complete Features Anne of Green Gables, Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestones 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, 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 Available platforms YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 Valentine's feature  "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery Published in June, 1908 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition An imaginative orphan is unexpectedly adopted into a quiet rural community, where her vivid inner life and stubborn spirit gradually transform the people around her. Chapter 1-38 00:30 1 Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Surprised 18:50 2 Matthew Cuthbert Is Surprised 48:14 3 Marilla Cuthbert Is Surprised 1:02:07 4 Morning at Green Gables 5 Anne’s History 6 Marilla Makes Up Her Mind 7 Anne Says Her Prayers 8 Anne’s Bringing-up Is Begun 2:05:36 9 Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Properly Horrified 10 Anne’s Apology 11 Anne’s Impressions of Sunday-school 12 A Solemn Vow and Promise 3:00:05 13 The Delights of Anticipation 14 Anne’s Confession 15 A Tempest in the School Teapot 3:59:27 16 Diana Is Invited to Tea with Tragic Results 17 A New Interest in Life 18 Anne to the Rescue 4:53:52 19 A Concert, a Catastrophe, and a Confession 20 A Good Imagination Gone Wrong 21 A New Departure in Flavorings 5:51:39 22 Anne Is Invited Out to Tea 23 Anne Comes to Grief in an Affair of Honor 24 Miss Stacy and Her Pupils Get Up a Concert 25 Matthew Insists on Puffed Sleeves 6:43:55 26 The Story Club Is Formed 27 Vanity and Vexation of Spirit 28 An Unfortunate Lily Maid 29 An Epoch in Anne’s Life 7:48:18 30 The Queen’s Class Is Organized 31 Where the Brook and River Meet 32 The Pass List Is Out 8:40:13 33 The Hotel Concert 34 A Queen’s Girl 35 The Winter at Queen’s 36 The Glory and the Dream 9:34:27 37 The Reaper Whose Name Is Death 9:49:18 38 The Bend in the Road Characters Anne Shirley - A thin, red-haired orphan with an incredibly vivid imagination and a "tongue fastened at one end." Overjoyed to finally have a home Matthew Cuthbert - A shy, awkward sixty-year-old bachelor who lives at Green Gables. Though he is terrified of women and girls, he finds himself strangely charmed by Anne Marilla Cuthbert - Matthew’s sister. She is tall, thin, with a strict sense of duty. While Matthew is the heart of the duo, Marilla is the logic. She is the one who ultimately has to decide what to do about adopting Anne by mistake Rachel Lynde - The town gossip and "notable" busybody, she represents the judgmental social standards of Avonlea Alexander Spencer - She is the "middleman" whose misunderstanding of the Cuthberts' request led to Anne being brought to Prince Edward Island instead of a boy Diana Barry - Anne’s kind, pretty, and conventional neighbour who becomes her first and dearest “bosom friend" Gilbert Blythe - Handsome, confident, teasing, his thoughtless joke sparks Anne’s lifelong grudge and rivalry Josephine Barry - Wealthy, sharp-tongued city-dweller, evolves to become Anne’s most generous and sophisticated "kindred spirit" benefactors Mrs. Allan - Young, stylish, and deeply empathetic, a minister’s wife who becomes the ultimate role model and a nurturing mentor for Anne's emotions Complete Features Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestones 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, 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 Available platforms YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 Valentine's feature  "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery Published in June, 1908 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition An imaginative orphan is unexpectedly adopted into a quiet rural community, where her vivid inner life and stubborn spirit gradually transform the people around her. Chapter 33-36 00:30 33 Anne prepares carefully for a benefit concert, overcomes stage fright, recites brilliantly, earns audience and professional praise, impresses a famous artist, and remains content as Anne of Green Gables. 20:00 34 Anne prepares to leave, struggles with homesickness at college, finds comfort in friends, learns of a scholarship, and resolves to win, broadening her ambitions. 34:26 35 Anne excels at Queen’s, rivals Gilbert academically, maintains Avonlea friendships, faces competition for the Avery scholarship, and embraces effort over outcome, valuing hard work and ambition. 43:53 36 Anne wins the Avery scholarship, celebrates with family, worries about Gilbert leaving, notes Matthew and Marilla’s health and finances, and shares a tender evening with Matthew before looming sorrow. Characters Anne Shirley - A thin, red-haired orphan with an incredibly vivid imagination and a "tongue fastened at one end." Overjoyed to finally have a home Matthew Cuthbert - A shy, awkward sixty-year-old bachelor who lives at Green Gables. Though he is terrified of women and girls, he finds himself strangely charmed by Anne Marilla Cuthbert - Matthew’s sister. She is tall, thin, with a strict sense of duty. While Matthew is the heart of the duo, Marilla is the logic. She is the one who ultimately has to decide what to do about adopting Anne by mistake Rachel Lynde - The town gossip and "notable" busybody, she represents the judgmental social standards of Avonlea Alexander Spencer - She is the "middleman" whose misunderstanding of the Cuthberts' request led to Anne being brought to Prince Edward Island instead of a boy Diana Barry - Anne’s kind, pretty, and conventional neighbour who becomes her first and dearest “bosom friend" Gilbert Blythe - Handsome, confident, teasing, his thoughtless joke sparks Anne’s lifelong grudge and rivalry Josephine Barry - Wealthy, sharp-tongued city-dweller, evolves to become Anne’s most generous and sophisticated "kindred spirit" benefactors Mrs. Allan - Young, stylish, and deeply empathetic, a minister’s wife who becomes the ultimate role model and a nurturing mentor for Anne's emotions Costa's Wordbook Elocutionist n a person highly skilled in elocution, the art of careful public speaking (Elec cue tionist) Countrified adj reminiscent or characteristic of the country, being unsophisticated (Country fied) Titian adj (of hair) bright golden auburn; n a versatile Italian painter, equally adept with portraits, landscape backgrounds, and mythological and religious subjects (Ti tian) Kerwallop n A sudden wallop or onrush Chaplet n a garland or circlet for a person's head (Chap let) In harness phr. in the routine of daily work Complete Features Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestone 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, 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 Patreon: costasaudiobook YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 February feature  "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë Published in November, 1847 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition A wronged outsider, Heathcliff, dedicates his life to avenging a childhood humiliation and lost love, only to see his obsessive cruelty poison two generations before it finally burns itself out. Chapter 1-3 00:30 1 In 1801, Lockwood visits Wuthering Heights, meets the aloof Heathcliff, is attacked by dogs, scolded instead of pitied, and despite the hostility, decides to return the next day. 13:04 2 Lockwood returns through a snowstorm, is treated with hostility by the household, attacked again by dogs when trying to leave, and is ultimately forced to stay the night at Wuthering Heights. 33:11 3 Lockwood sleeps in a forbidden room, dreams of Catherine’s ghost, sees Heathcliff’s desperate grief for her, and struggles back through the snow to Thrushcross Grange. Characters Heathcliff - A mistreated orphan rises from humiliation to power, driven by an all-consuming attachment that shapes his life and disrupts two families across generations on the isolated Yorkshire moors. Catherine Linton - spirited and strong-willed, is the daughter of Catherine and Edgar Linton, curious about the world beyond Thrushcross Grange, and forms complex relationships with her cousins and household. Hareton Earnshaw - son of Hindley, grows up at Wuthering Heights with limited education, influenced by both Nelly and Heathcliff, and develops a complex connection with his cousin Cathy. Catherine Earnshaw - wild and passionate from childhood, shapes the lives of those around her, her personality and choices driving much of the novel’s first-generation story. Costa's Wordbook Misanthropist n a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society (mis An throe pist) Hale adj (of an old person) strong and healthy Advent n the arrival of a notable person or thing (Ad vunt) Penetralium n the innermost, most hidden, or secret parts of a building, place, or, figuratively, a subject (pen ne Tray lium) Cullender n a variant of colander Villainous adj relating to, constituting, or guilty of wicked or criminal behaviour (Vil lin nous) Vis-à-vis adv in a position facing a specified or implied subject; prep. in relation to, with regard to (V sa V) Vexatious adj causing or tending to cause annoyance, frustration, or worry (vex Say tious) Loth (Loath) adj reluctant, unwilling (Loath) Halloo v cry or shout ‘halloo’ to attract attention or to give encouragement to dogs in hunting (ha Loo) Hem v arch. make a sound in the throat when hesitating or as a signal Juno - by Roman mythology, the queen of the gods, the patron goddess of Rome, and the protector of women and marriage  Reprobate n arch. (in Calvinism) a sinner who is not of the elect and is predestined to damnation; an unprincipled person (Rep pro bate) Postern n a back or side entrance  Virulency n bitter hostility; the severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison (Vi ru len cy) Smack of something phr v to show or seem to have a characteristic or quality, usually negative Copious adj abundant in supply or quantity; arch. profuse in speech and idea (coop pius) Palaver n lengthy and unproductive discussion; unnecessary complex procedure (pa Lav ver) Asseverate v declare or state solemnly or emphatically (As sever rate) Unhasp v arch. unfasten Brindle adj (especially of a domestic animal) brownish or tawny with streaks of other colour Grimalkin n an archaic term for a cat, specifically an old female cat or a witch's familiar, often associated with Scottish folklore and Macbeth (grim Mal kin) Querulous adj complaining in a rather petulant or whining manner (Quer rul lus) Orison n arch prayer  Sotto voce adv in a quiet voice, as if not to be overheard Snoozle v inf. to snuggle, nestle, curl up, or nuzzle affectionately Ever and anon phr arch. Occasionally (ever and an NON) Complete Features Anne of Green Gables, Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestones 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, 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 Available platforms YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 Valentine's feature  "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery Published in June, 1908 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition An imaginative orphan is unexpectedly adopted into a quiet rural community, where her vivid inner life and stubborn spirit gradually transform the people around her. Chapter 30-32 00:30 30 Miss Stacy selects Anne to prepare for Queen’s Academy. Marilla supports her ambitions. Anne studies hard, rivals Gilbert, misses Diana, and the winter passes into a welcome summer break. 24:17 31 Anne rests outdoors all summer, returns to school energized, matures quietly, story club fades, enjoys outings, and focuses entirely on studying for Queen’s Academy entrance exams. 37:16 32 Anne fears Queen’s exams, stays with Aunt Josephine, takes tests in Charlottetown, returns home anxious, and finally triumphs, tying with Gilbert but officially placed first among 200 students. Characters Anne Shirley - A thin, red-haired orphan with an incredibly vivid imagination and a "tongue fastened at one end." Overjoyed to finally have a home Matthew Cuthbert - A shy, awkward sixty-year-old bachelor who lives at Green Gables. Though he is terrified of women and girls, he finds himself strangely charmed by Anne Marilla Cuthbert - Matthew’s sister. She is tall, thin, with a strict sense of duty. While Matthew is the heart of the duo, Marilla is the logic. She is the one who ultimately has to decide what to do about adopting Anne by mistake Rachel Lynde - The town gossip and "notable" busybody, she represents the judgmental social standards of Avonlea Alexander Spencer - She is the "middleman" whose misunderstanding of the Cuthberts' request led to Anne being brought to Prince Edward Island instead of a boy Diana Barry - Anne’s kind, pretty, and conventional neighbour who becomes her first and dearest “bosom friend" Gilbert Blythe - Handsome, confident, teasing, his thoughtless joke sparks Anne’s lifelong grudge and rivalry Josephine Barry - Wealthy, sharp-tongued city-dweller, evolves to become Anne’s most generous and sophisticated "kindred spirit" benefactors Mrs. Allan - Young, stylish, and deeply empathetic, a minister’s wife who becomes the ultimate role model and a nurturing mentor for Anne's emotions Costa's Wordbook Go back on phr. fail to keep a promise Get a word in edgewise phr. contribute to a conversation with difficulty because the other speaker talks almost without pause Pall v become less appealing or interesting through familiarity (Paul) Flounce n a wide ornamental strip of material gathered and sewn to a skirt or dress, a frill (Flance) Gird one's loins phr. prepare oneself for something difficult or challenging Galore adj in abundance (ge Lor) Euclid -(300 BCE) a Greek mathematician known as the "father of geometry (U clid) Complete Features Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestone 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, 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 Patreon: costasaudiobook YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 Valentine's feature  "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery Published in June, 1908 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition An imaginative orphan is unexpectedly adopted into a quiet rural community, where her vivid inner life and stubborn spirit gradually transform the people around her. Chapter 26-29 00:30 26 After the concert, life feels dull again. Anne turns 13, excels at imaginative writing, and founds a girls’ story club, despite Marilla’s scorn and adults’ amused reactions. 15:56 27 Anne secretly dyes her hair to escape redness, turns it green, and is punished by having it cut off, resolving penitently to conquer vanity and behave better. 30:28 28 Anne nearly drowns reenacting Elaine, is rescued by Gilbert, refuses his apology and friendship, and returns furious, embarrassed, and cured of any taste for romance. 47:06 29 Anne and Diana visit Aunt Josephine, enjoy the Exhibition and city delights, then return home, where Anne realizes the greatest pleasure was coming back to Green Gables. Characters Anne Shirley - A thin, red-haired orphan with an incredibly vivid imagination and a "tongue fastened at one end." Overjoyed to finally have a home Matthew Cuthbert - A shy, awkward sixty-year-old bachelor who lives at Green Gables. Though he is terrified of women and girls, he finds himself strangely charmed by Anne Marilla Cuthbert - Matthew’s sister. She is tall, thin, with a strict sense of duty. While Matthew is the heart of the duo, Marilla is the logic. She is the one who ultimately has to decide what to do about adopting Anne by mistake Rachel Lynde - The town gossip and "notable" busybody, she represents the judgmental social standards of Avonlea Alexander Spencer - She is the "middleman" whose misunderstanding of the Cuthberts' request led to Anne being brought to Prince Edward Island instead of a boy Diana Barry - Anne’s kind, pretty, and conventional neighbour who becomes her first and dearest “bosom friend" Gilbert Blythe - Handsome, confident, teasing, his thoughtless joke sparks Anne’s lifelong grudge and rivalry Josephine Barry - Wealthy, sharp-tongued city-dweller, evolves to become Anne’s most generous and sophisticated "kindred spirit" benefactors Mrs. Allan - Young, stylish, and deeply empathetic, a minister’s wife who becomes the ultimate role model and a nurturing mentor for Anne's emotions Costa's Wordbook Humdrum adj lacking excitement or variety, boringly monotonous Precedence n the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else, priority in importance, order, or rank (Pres si dence) Lick v inf. beat or thrash (someone); overcome (a person or problem) decisively Beset v (of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently Nom de plume n an assumed name used by a writer instead of their real name, a pen name (fr, nom de pleum) Scrape n an embarrassing or difficult predicament caused by one's own unwise behaviour (like crepe) Coruscation n a series of bright flashes (cor re scay tion) Guinevere - according to Arthurian legend, an early-medieval queen of Great Britain and the wife of King Arthur. Servitor n arch. a person who serves or attends on a social superior Samite n a rich silk fabric interwoven with gold and silver threads, used for dressmaking and decoration in the Middle Ages Canto n one of the sections into which certain long poems are divided Marmion - a historical romance in verse of 16th C Scotland and England by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1808. Consisting of six cantos, each with an introductory epistle, and copious antiquarian notes, it concludes with the Battle of Flodden in 1513 Complete Features Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestone 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, 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 Patreon: costasaudiobook YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting

CostasNarrativeXP 2026 Valentine's feature  "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery Published in June, 1908 Project Gutenberg Ebook edition An imaginative orphan is unexpectedly adopted into a quiet rural community, where her vivid inner life and stubborn spirit gradually transform the people around her. Chapter 22-25 00:30 22 Anne nervously visits Mrs. Allan for tea, impresses with etiquette, bonds over shared struggles, while Mrs. Lynde announces the new teacher, Miss Muriel Stacy. 09:11 23 Anne gets dared to walk a roof, falls and breaks her ankle, stays home many weeks, receives many visitors, and anticipates the new teacher. 22:57 24 Anne returns to school, loves the new teacher Miss Stacy, and eagerly prepares for the Christmas fundraising concert, encouraged by Matthew despite Marilla’s skepticism. 32:01 25 Matthew notices Anne’s plain clothes compared with her classmates, enlists Mrs. Lynde to make her a beautiful Christmas dress, she also receives fancy slippers from Diana’s aunt, and the concert is a success. Characters Anne Shirley - A thin, red-haired orphan with an incredibly vivid imagination and a "tongue fastened at one end." Overjoyed to finally have a home Matthew Cuthbert - A shy, awkward sixty-year-old bachelor who lives at Green Gables. Though he is terrified of women and girls, he finds himself strangely charmed by Anne Marilla Cuthbert - Matthew’s sister. She is tall, thin, with a strict sense of duty. While Matthew is the heart of the duo, Marilla is the logic. She is the one who ultimately has to decide what to do about adopting Anne by mistake Rachel Lynde - The town gossip and "notable" busybody, she represents the judgmental social standards of Avonlea Alexander Spencer - She is the "middleman" whose misunderstanding of the Cuthberts' request led to Anne being brought to Prince Edward Island instead of a boy Diana Barry - Anne’s kind, pretty, and conventional neighbour who becomes her first and dearest “bosom friend" Gilbert Blythe - Handsome, confident, teasing, his thoughtless joke sparks Anne’s lifelong grudge and rivalry Josephine Barry - Wealthy, sharp-tongued city-dweller, evolves to become Anne’s most generous and sophisticated "kindred spirit" benefactors Mrs. Allan - Young, stylish, and deeply empathetic, a minister’s wife who becomes the ultimate role model and a nurturing mentor for Anne's emotions Costa's Wordbook Beatify v be supremely happy; (in the Roman Catholic Church) announce the beatification of (be Aht tify) Organdie n a fine translucent cotton muslin that is usually stiffened and is used for women's clothing Ridgepole n the horizontal pole of a long tent or roof Recitation n the action of repeating something aloud from memory (Reh cit taytion) Contortion n a twisted or bent condition, state, or form; the skill of twisting and bending one's body into strange and unnatural positions, as a form of entertainment Bevy n a large group of people or things of a particular kind Presbyterian n relating to or denoting a Christian Church or denomination governed by elders according to the principles of Presbyterianism (press bit Tee rian) Swathing (swathe) v wrap in several layers of fabric (Sway thing) Shirring n a decorative gathering (as of cloth) made by drawing up the material along two or more parallel lines of stitching (Sher ring) Spell n a short period Complete Features Little Prince, Brave New World, Monte Cristo, Songs of Dead Dreamer, Last Unicorn, Brothers Karamazov, Fellowship of the Ring, Winnie the Pooh, Jane Eyre, Angels & Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, Jekyll & Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Anne Frank, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Great Expectations Milestone 2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release 2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI host + illustration, 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 Patreon: costasaudiobook YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting