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Fan for life!
You have been a companion for me as I drive to and from work and on long 4,000 mile road trips, keeping my imagination awake while my eyes are on the road. You have been at my side as I do dishes, laundry and other menial tasks, helping them disappear in the adventure of the story. Thank you for your talented story telling!
I here by dub you the American Sherlock Holmes!
- DGErickson
- Jan. 8, 2025
Really enjoying The Secret Garden ,let them laugh
Love the story of The Secret Garden a classic story and Jon tells it so well .I look forward to hear the stories while I am driving and stuck in traffic in Manhattan ,Keep up the great podcasts Jon. John Yonkers New York
- Irish gal 333
- May 18, 2024
Unique and Well Read
I’ve appreciated this delightful podcast for several years, finding the stories from accomplished writers unique and well presented. Thank you for the time and care you put into bringing us clean, enjoyable stories . Listening is often the best way to relax and leave behind the stress of the day. God bless you. Sandra Peasley Bush
- S.E.Bush
- Nov. 18, 2023
Really enjoyed Black Beauty!
Just discovered 1001 Greatest love and family stories. Thoroughly enjoyed another classic in Black Beauty that I hadn’t read or heard. Lots of other interesting stories I’m looking forward to listening to soon. Jon keep up the great offerings!
Thanks for all you do!
- cajsa too
- Sept. 15, 2023
Scarlet pimpernel
This is one of my favorite love/action older movies ( the one done in color) it has the right blend of historical content, romance, action, and yes- true love. I am very much enjoying your reading the actual book ! It definitely holds up to the movie ! Thank you !
- clyge
- June 27, 2023
Black beauty
Really enjoying the book black beauty. I like the story from the horses point of view. I didn’t realize they forced horses to hold their heads up. Thanks for the good reading Jon.
- mike austill
- June 13, 2023
1001
Love the “1001 short stories”, particularly O. Henry and Bret Harte, and now I am listening to Black Beauty under “1001 love stories” and look forward to each new installment. John’s voice and narration are wonderful!
By the way, the podcast posted on May 21 is the wrong recording, it’s a repetition of chapters 9-12 from the previous week. Please fix!
- MARI-AG
- May 28, 2023
1001 Greatest love stories
What a wonderful podcast! Jon is such a terrific storyteller, and I especially like his commentary that he occasionally adds to the end of a story. All of his podcasts make for the perfect companion while driving or doing hobbies.
- BarbaraZ77
- Jan. 16, 2023
Keep reading the Anne books!
I love hearing some of my favorite books being read on these 1001 podcasts. Sherlock Holmes and the Anne of green gables books being two of them. Thankyou!
- jkrlsh
- Sept. 27, 2022
- amos412
- Sept. 14, 2022
Anne of Avonlee
I love the adventures of Anne. I love the way you read the stores. You really make the people come alive. Thank you for the stories that you read.
- lauraamy
- June 28, 2022
- kaznevo
- Jan. 25, 2022
Top Notch Podcast
Here’s two reviews in one. When I was starting to send a review on the current story line I realized that I had failed to hit the send button for a previous story. The current story is Marie which is a great choice. While I’ve heard of some of the other stories about this character I’d not heard of this one. Very entertaining and full of suspense! The second review is for Anne of Green Gables. I’ve read several of the Anne of Green Gables books and seen some of the movies and TV series but I anxiously await this reading coming available on Sunday nights. Perfect narration and expression by Jon. Couldn’t ask for anything better! Thanks so much.
- New Mexico Gal
- Jan. 10, 2022
All of the 1001 broadcasts
Excellent choice of stories for these stressful times. Great escape from the daily stress. The reader’s performance is enthusiastic, but woefully lacking in dramatic skill. Phrasing is stilted and awkward. I listen because of the content and try to disregard the quality of the delivery. When the host reads reviews on the air that refer to the five star quality of the reader, I question the authenticity of the reviews being cited. That being said, I look forward to each week’s podcast.
- Scritic
- Nov. 9, 2021
Anne of Green Gables
A lovely story brought alive through Jon’s talented ability for storytelling. Don’t pass by this story because “I read that and watched the movies.” Stop by and visit Green Gables and be refreshed.
- Clover Girl 52
- Nov. 5, 2021
- AndiMize
- Oct. 8, 2021
Anne of Green Gables!!
I’m so happy Jon is reading this delightful book on 1001 Love Stories. Such a fun story, and Jon is such a talented reader that I don’t even notice that it’s an adult male voicing an 11-year-old girl! He does a great job on all the voices and I can just feel their personalities oozing through. Thank you Jon and keep up the good work!
- Jingzhou98
- June 22, 2021
Anne of Green Gables
Jon makes the best 11 year old red-headed girl ever! As Mrs Hagedorn must know, he’s so romantical ! For the past 3 years, I’ve listened to all the 1001 series stories with unmitigated glee! Thank you, Jon.
- moosie-mama
- May 3, 2021
New stories for an old dog
This podcast has opened the door to a world of new stories from authors I would never have considered. I’m so much the better for it! A great listen!!!
- Philipda
- March 29, 2021
Wrong reader for gatsby
I love this book and I’m so happy that it is being offered as a podcast! However, I think that Jon is the wrong reader for this book. He has a perfectly good voice but the narrator of this book, Nick, would have very different intonation and inflection while telling the story. It’s distracting! I would really much prefer to have an actor reading this one.
- epjpdx
- Jan. 31, 2021
The Great Gatsby
Thank you Jon for putting one of the best American Novels out there for our pleasure and entertainment.
If you are new to this podcast, please explore the other 1001 Series offerings. You will find many other works by the greatest authors, all read with flawless delivery.
Jon is a Master in the Art of Storytelling.
Please know the depth of gratitude this listener holds for your dedication to, and the consistent high quality of, your time honored craft.
- Scotty Baby 929
- Jan. 28, 2021
Top-Notch!
John, your stories are top-notch! I never cared for Hercules Poirot on PBS-TV, but you have a way of making him human. Thanks and keep up the good work!
- Libertypsyc
- Sept. 2, 2020
- mchseh
- Dec. 24, 2019
Awesome podcast!
I thoroughly enjoy the 1001 podcast network. I am a faithful listener to both 1001 short stories and 1001 stories for the Road. I thought I would try this podcast, because John always features of variety of classic authors and excellent content. I was not disappointed. The stories are well read, as always and they leave me wanting to hear more. I can hardly wait for the new episodes to drop. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. It really shows. Happy holidays to you and your family.
- BV2447
- Nov. 27, 2019