<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Thousand Good Books Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Classic children’s literature in a podcast!  We’re a family crowd-sourcing and -funding a growing library of audiobooks.  Our goal is to make it simple and affordable for families to steep themselves in the thousand good books!]]></description><link>https://1000goodbooks.org</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yWw_!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F309a6ae9-c9ff-442c-b638-5844cbe8ab77_1245x1245.png</url><title>The Thousand Good Books Project</title><link>https://1000goodbooks.org</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:54:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://1000goodbooks.org/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[1000 Good Books Project]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[1000goodbooksproject@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[1000goodbooksproject@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[1000goodbooksproject@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[1000goodbooksproject@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[The Adventures of Johnny Chuck Episode 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | By Thornton W. Burgess]]></description><link>https://1000goodbooks.org/p/the-adventures-of-johnny-chuck-episode-190</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://1000goodbooks.org/p/the-adventures-of-johnny-chuck-episode-190</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:58:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202786419/fb90d8a1a472146af8415373832a80ab.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We hope you enjoy this free episode. It will be available for a limited time on our free channel.</p><p>We are crowd-sourcing a growing collection of classic audio books. We have more than 50 classic children&#8217;s audio books available for our members, and are adding more all the time. For more information and to sign up, visit our website: <a href="http://1000goodbooks.org">1000goodbooks.org</a>. We hope to see you there!</p><p>Content advisory: The books on our list are well known, and have been judged by generations as suitable for appropriate-aged children or young people. However, some stories contain challenging or frightening elements that may be difficult for some modern children. Others contain cultural depictions that inconsistent with modern sensibilities. We believe these books are a part of our history and cultural heritage, and are of lasting worth. Parents should use their discretion, and if in doubt should look up summaries or guides to books before deciding what is appropriate for their children.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Adventures of Johnny Chuck Episode 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | By Thornton W. Burgess]]></description><link>https://1000goodbooks.org/p/the-adventures-of-johnny-chuck-episode-b52</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://1000goodbooks.org/p/the-adventures-of-johnny-chuck-episode-b52</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:54:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202786332/135bcca9f8be0e3a318bea64a16ff890.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We hope you enjoy this free episode. It will be available for a limited time on our free channel.</p><p>We are crowd-sourcing a growing collection of classic audio books. We have more than 50 classic children&#8217;s audio books available for our members, and are adding more all the time. For more information and to sign up, visit our website: <a href="http://1000goodbooks.org">1000goodbooks.org</a>. We hope to see you there!</p><p>Content advisory: The books on our list are well known, and have been judged by generations as suitable for appropriate-aged children or young people. However, some stories contain challenging or frightening elements that may be difficult for some modern children. Others contain cultural depictions that inconsistent with modern sensibilities. We believe these books are a part of our history and cultural heritage, and are of lasting worth. Parents should use their discretion, and if in doubt should look up summaries or guides to books before deciding what is appropriate for their children.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Little Princess Episode 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | Frances Hodgson Burnett]]></description><link>https://1000goodbooks.org/p/a-little-princess-episode-1-abb</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://1000goodbooks.org/p/a-little-princess-episode-1-abb</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:51:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202785796/c3ffb49222a2e2cc090ae603a7318fcf.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We hope you enjoy this free episode. It will be available for a limited time on our free channel.</p><p>We are crowd-sourcing a growing collection of classic audio books. We have more than 50 classic children&#8217;s audio books available for our members, and are adding more all the time. For more information and to sign up, visit our website: <a href="http://1000goodbooks.org">1000goodbooks.org</a>. We hope to see you there!</p><p>Content advisory: The books on our list are well known, and have been judged by generations as suitable for appropriate-aged children or young people. However, some stories contain challenging or frightening elements that may be difficult for some modern children. Others contain cultural depictions that inconsistent with modern sensibilities. We believe these books are a part of our history and cultural heritage, and are of lasting worth. Parents should use their discretion, and if in doubt should look up summaries or guides to books before deciding what is appropriate for their children.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Little Princess Episode 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | Frances Hodgson Burnett]]></description><link>https://1000goodbooks.org/p/a-little-princess-episode-2-418</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://1000goodbooks.org/p/a-little-princess-episode-2-418</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:51:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202785786/50c56e3bebfdb207cca6a42837fd31c2.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We hope you enjoy this free episode. It will be available for a limited time on our free channel.</p><p>We are crowd-sourcing a growing collection of classic audio books. We have more than 50 classic children&#8217;s audio books available for our members, and are adding more all the time. For more information and to sign up, visit our website: <a href="http://1000goodbooks.org">1000goodbooks.org</a>. We hope to see you there!</p><p>Content advisory: The books on our list are well known, and have been judged by generations as suitable for appropriate-aged children or young people. However, some stories contain challenging or frightening elements that may be difficult for some modern children. Others contain cultural depictions that inconsistent with modern sensibilities. We believe these books are a part of our history and cultural heritage, and are of lasting worth. Parents should use their discretion, and if in doubt should look up summaries or guides to books before deciding what is appropriate for their children.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Little Princess Episode 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | Frances Hodgson Burnett]]></description><link>https://1000goodbooks.org/p/a-little-princess-episode-3-434</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://1000goodbooks.org/p/a-little-princess-episode-3-434</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:50:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202785783/be756d203be3988791812721c812c55f.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We hope you enjoy this free episode. It will be available for a limited time on our free channel.</p><p>We are crowd-sourcing a growing collection of classic audio books. We have more than 50 classic children&#8217;s audio books available for our members, and are adding more all the time. For more information and to sign up, visit our website: <a href="http://1000goodbooks.org">1000goodbooks.org</a>. We hope to see you there!</p><p>Content advisory: The books on our list are well known, and have been judged by generations as suitable for appropriate-aged children or young people. However, some stories contain challenging or frightening elements that may be difficult for some modern children. Others contain cultural depictions that inconsistent with modern sensibilities. We believe these books are a part of our history and cultural heritage, and are of lasting worth. Parents should use their discretion, and if in doubt should look up summaries or guides to books before deciding what is appropriate for their children.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Little Princess Episode 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | Frances Hodgson Burnett]]></description><link>https://1000goodbooks.org/p/a-little-princess-episode-4-ef0</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://1000goodbooks.org/p/a-little-princess-episode-4-ef0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:50:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202785779/025e76825f6d56b6d08befaf9af881f9.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We hope you enjoy this free episode. It will be available for a limited time on our free channel.</p><p>We are crowd-sourcing a growing collection of classic audio books. We have more than 50 classic children&#8217;s audio books available for our members, and are adding more all the time. For more information and to sign up, visit our website: <a href="http://1000goodbooks.org">1000goodbooks.org</a>. We hope to see you there!</p><p>Content advisory: The books on our list are well known, and have been judged by generations as suitable for appropriate-aged children or young people. However, some stories contain challenging or frightening elements that may be difficult for some modern children. Others contain cultural depictions that inconsistent with modern sensibilities. We believe these books are a part of our history and cultural heritage, and are of lasting worth. Parents should use their discretion, and if in doubt should look up summaries or guides to books before deciding what is appropriate for their children.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Little Princess Episode 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | Frances Hodgson Burnett]]></description><link>https://1000goodbooks.org/p/a-little-princess-episode-5-5e6</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://1000goodbooks.org/p/a-little-princess-episode-5-5e6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:49:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202785773/02bc65c95d0cb94f157fd6200bef76ac.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We hope you enjoy this free episode. It will be available for a limited time on our free channel.</p><p>We are crowd-sourcing a growing collection of classic audio books.<span> </span>We have more than 50 classic children&#8217;s audio books available for our members, and are adding more all the time. For more information and to sign up, visit our website: <a href="http://1000goodbooks.org">1000goodbooks.org</a>. We hope to see you there!</p><p>Content advisory: The books on our list are well known, and have been judged by generations as suitable for appropriate-aged children or young people. However, some stories contain challenging or frightening elements that may be difficult for some modern children. Others contain cultural depictions that inconsistent with modern sensibilities. We believe these books are a part of our history and cultural heritage, and are of lasting worth. Parents should use their discretion, and if in doubt should look up summaries or guides to books before deciding what is appropriate for their children.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death Comes for the Archbishop Episode 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | by Willa Cather]]></description><link>https://1000goodbooks.org/p/death-comes-for-the-archbishop-episode-de3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://1000goodbooks.org/p/death-comes-for-the-archbishop-episode-de3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:42:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202785138/26a359bb98356cbe7e2433d768649fd7.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We hope you enjoy this free episode. It will be available for a limited time on our free channel.</p><p>We are crowd-sourcing a growing collection of classic audio books.<span> </span>We have more than 50 classic children&#8217;s audio books available for our members, and are adding more all the time. For more information and to sign up, visit our website: <a href="http://1000goodbooks.org">1000goodbooks.org</a>. We hope to see you there!</p><p>Content advisory: The books on our list are well known, and have been judged by generations as suitable for appropriate-aged children or young people. However, some stories contain challenging or frightening elements that may be difficult for some modern children. Others contain cultural depictions that inconsistent with modern sensibilities. We believe these books are a part of our history and cultural heritage, and are of lasting worth. Parents should use their discretion, and if in doubt should look up summaries or guides to books before deciding what is appropriate for their children.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death Comes for the Archbishop Episode 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | by Willa Cather]]></description><link>https://1000goodbooks.org/p/death-comes-for-the-archbishop-episode-19f</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://1000goodbooks.org/p/death-comes-for-the-archbishop-episode-19f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:42:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202785133/c22640e2704e8d63b371cb35b4d06634.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We hope you enjoy this free episode. It will be available for a limited time on our free channel.</p><p>We are crowd-sourcing a growing collection of classic audio books. We have more than 50 classic children&#8217;s audio books available for our members, and are adding more all the time. For more information and to sign up, visit our website: <a href="http://1000goodbooks.org">1000goodbooks.org</a>. We hope to see you there!</p><p>Content advisory: The books on our list are well known, and have been judged by generations as suitable for appropriate-aged children or young people. However, some stories contain challenging or frightening elements that may be difficult for some modern children. Others contain cultural depictions that inconsistent with modern sensibilities. We believe these books are a part of our history and cultural heritage, and are of lasting worth. Parents should use their discretion, and if in doubt should look up summaries or guides to books before deciding what is appropriate for their children.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death Comes for the Archbishop Episode 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | by Willa Cather]]></description><link>https://1000goodbooks.org/p/death-comes-for-the-archbishop-episode-632</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://1000goodbooks.org/p/death-comes-for-the-archbishop-episode-632</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:41:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202785108/9ac7f87bc895cd64ef9033917cc36ab9.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We hope you enjoy this free episode. It will be available for a limited time on our free channel.</p><p>We are crowd-sourcing a growing collection of classic audio books. We have more than 50 classic children&#8217;s audio books available for our members, and are adding more all the time. For more information and to sign up, visit our website: <a href="http://1000goodbooks.org">1000goodbooks.org</a>. We hope to see you there!</p><p>Content advisory: The books on our list are well known, and have been judged by generations as suitable for appropriate-aged children or young people. However, some stories contain challenging or frightening elements that may be difficult for some modern children. Others contain cultural depictions that inconsistent with modern sensibilities. We believe these books are a part of our history and cultural heritage, and are of lasting worth. Parents should use their discretion, and if in doubt should look up summaries or guides to books before deciding what is appropriate for their children.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death Comes for the Archbishop Episode 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | by Willa Cather]]></description><link>https://1000goodbooks.org/p/death-comes-for-the-archbishop-episode-def</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://1000goodbooks.org/p/death-comes-for-the-archbishop-episode-def</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:40:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202785034/92c1a0b9888a2a63ad8663d208fbef70.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We hope you enjoy this free episode. It will be available for a limited time on our free channel.</p><p>We are crowd-sourcing a growing collection of classic audio books. We have more than 50 classic children&#8217;s audio books available for our members, and are adding more all the time. For more information and to sign up, visit our website: <a href="http://1000goodbooks.org">1000goodbooks.org</a>. We hope to see you there!</p><p>Content advisory: The books on our list are well known, and have been judged by generations as suitable for appropriate-aged children or young people. However, some stories contain challenging or frightening elements that may be difficult for some modern children. Others contain cultural depictions that inconsistent with modern sensibilities. We believe these books are a part of our history and cultural heritage, and are of lasting worth. Parents should use their discretion, and if in doubt should look up summaries or guides to books before deciding what is appropriate for their children.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death Comes for the Archbishop Episode 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | by Willa Cather]]></description><link>https://1000goodbooks.org/p/death-comes-for-the-archbishop-episode-35a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://1000goodbooks.org/p/death-comes-for-the-archbishop-episode-35a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:39:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202785070/83765137250937eb677cea9585cde7a5.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We hope you enjoy this free episode. It will be available for a limited time on our free channel.</p><p>We are crowd-sourcing a growing collection of classic audio books. We have more than 50 classic children&#8217;s audio books available for our members, and are adding more all the time. For more information and to sign up, visit our website: <a href="http://1000goodbooks.org">1000goodbooks.org</a>. We hope to see you there!</p><p>Content advisory: The books on our list are well known, and have been judged by generations as suitable for appropriate-aged children or young people. However, some stories contain challenging or frightening elements that may be difficult for some modern children. Others contain cultural depictions that inconsistent with modern sensibilities. We believe these books are a part of our history and cultural heritage, and are of lasting worth. Parents should use their discretion, and if in doubt should look up summaries or guides to books before deciding what is appropriate for their children.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death Comes for the Archbishop Episode 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | by Willa Cather]]></description><link>https://1000goodbooks.org/p/death-comes-for-the-archbishop-episode-a88</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://1000goodbooks.org/p/death-comes-for-the-archbishop-episode-a88</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:38:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202784996/0f510b0167b9e8c7ceed0d758f5775ae.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We hope you enjoy this free episode. It will be available for a limited time on our free channel.</p><p>We are crowd-sourcing a growing collection of classic audio books. We have more than 50 classic children&#8217;s audio books available for our members, and are adding more all the time. For more information and to sign up, visit our website: <a href="http://1000goodbooks.org">1000goodbooks.org</a>. We hope to see you there!</p><p>Content advisory: The books on our list are well known, and have been judged by generations as suitable for appropriate-aged children or young people. However, some stories contain challenging or frightening elements that may be difficult for some modern children. Others contain cultural depictions that inconsistent with modern sensibilities. We believe these books are a part of our history and cultural heritage, and are of lasting worth. Parents should use their discretion, and if in doubt should look up summaries or guides to books before deciding what is appropriate for their children.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death Comes for the Archbishop Episode 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | by Willa Cather]]></description><link>https://1000goodbooks.org/p/death-comes-for-the-archbishop-episode-b47</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://1000goodbooks.org/p/death-comes-for-the-archbishop-episode-b47</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:38:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202784964/69987b72cde949554686181d28cbb81a.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We hope you enjoy this free episode. It will be available for a limited time on our free channel.</p><p>We are crowd-sourcing a growing collection of classic audio books. We have more than 50 classic children&#8217;s audio books available for our members, and are adding more all the time. For more information and to sign up, visit our website: <a href="http://1000goodbooks.org">1000goodbooks.org</a>. We hope to see you there!</p><p>Content advisory: The books on our list are well known, and have been judged by generations as suitable for appropriate-aged children or young people. However, some stories contain challenging or frightening elements that may be difficult for some modern children. Others contain cultural depictions that inconsistent with modern sensibilities. We believe these books are a part of our history and cultural heritage, and are of lasting worth. Parents should use their discretion, and if in doubt should look up summaries or guides to books before deciding what is appropriate for their children.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death Comes for the Archbishop Episode 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | by Willa Cather]]></description><link>https://1000goodbooks.org/p/death-comes-for-the-archbishop-episode-741</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://1000goodbooks.org/p/death-comes-for-the-archbishop-episode-741</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:37:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202784907/b9548e8aaec941c85c9ceba770bc0d1b.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We hope you enjoy this free episode. It will be available for a limited time on our free channel.</p><p>We are crowd-sourcing a growing collection of classic audio books. We have more than 50 classic children&#8217;s audio books available for our members, and are adding more all the time. For more information and to sign up, visit our website: <a href="http://1000goodbooks.org">1000goodbooks.org</a>. We hope to see you there!</p><p>Content advisory: The books on our list are well known, and have been judged by generations as suitable for appropriate-aged children or young people. However, some stories contain challenging or frightening elements that may be difficult for some modern children. Others contain cultural depictions that inconsistent with modern sensibilities. We believe these books are a part of our history and cultural heritage, and are of lasting worth. Parents should use their discretion, and if in doubt should look up summaries or guides to books before deciding what is appropriate for their children.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death Comes for the Archbishop Episode 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | by Willa Cather]]></description><link>https://1000goodbooks.org/p/death-comes-for-the-archbishop-episode-c19</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://1000goodbooks.org/p/death-comes-for-the-archbishop-episode-c19</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:36:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202784722/e971f0d3313f0000ce6946971b53c4ce.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We hope you enjoy this free episode. It will be available for a limited time on our free channel.</p><p>We are crowd-sourcing a growing collection of classic audio books.<span> </span>We have more than 50 classic children&#8217;s audio books available for our members, and are adding more all the time. For more information and to sign up, visit our website: <a href="http://1000goodbooks.org">1000goodbooks.org</a>. We hope to see you there!</p><p>Content advisory: The books on our list are well known, and have been judged by generations as suitable for appropriate-aged children or young people. However, some stories contain challenging or frightening elements that may be difficult for some modern children. Others contain cultural depictions that inconsistent with modern sensibilities. We believe these books are a part of our history and cultural heritage, and are of lasting worth. Parents should use their discretion, and if in doubt should look up summaries or guides to books before deciding what is appropriate for their children.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introductory Episode]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | We discuss the origin of the project.]]></description><link>https://1000goodbooks.org/p/introductory-episode</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://1000goodbooks.org/p/introductory-episode</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:27:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202783188/8f3ea6860d056daa072bb4862705415f.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We discuss the origin of the project.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilgrim's Progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[by John Bunyan]]></description><link>https://1000goodbooks.org/p/pilgrims-progress</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://1000goodbooks.org/p/pilgrims-progress</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[1000GoodBooksProject]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:25:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/97b50a78-e3de-4b61-b72c-232e5444d675_384x240.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;What God says is best, is best, though all the men in the world are against it.&#8221;</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WhKY!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F83b3ad71-d9ba-4459-9afd-bb31424d22b7_384x579.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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