Hassam Books

11/12/2024

Hey all. Here is a link to a bunch of free-to-listen audiobooks. Over the holiday period, you might enjoy listening to them. https://www.youtube.com/feed/playlists

26/10/2024

The latest vintage science fiction audio book. Before it was film it was a book!

A futuristic city divided into two groups: the rich living in luxury above ground and the poor workers slogging below. Freder and Maria, try to bring these t...

09/10/2024

The latest episode has dropped. I am finding this real life story of life in Japan in the early half of the 20th century fascinating. You might too.

In which I bring to life Part Eleven of "A Daughter of the Samurai" written by Etsuko Sugimoto in 1925.My fourth attempt at bringing an audiobook to life. ...

06/10/2024

Before George Orwell’s “1984“ and Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World“, was this story…

The story of a young man living in a dystopian future where the individual is nothing.

03/10/2024

Sick of news or elections? How about a nice audio book?

In which I bring to life Part Ten of "A Daughter of the Samurai" written by Etsuko Sugimoto in 1925.My fourth attempt at bringing an audiobook to life. Con...

29/09/2024

I’m doing a station - these old books are something else. You may even enjoy them.

Vintage Science Fiction audiobook stories

26/09/2024

New episode available for those who enjoy audiobooks.

I've always enjoyed audio books. I listen to them while getting the more mundane things of life accomplished. One day I realised I could create my own audio books for myself and others to enjoy. Welcome listeners. If you like what you hear please feel free to tell your audio book loving friends.

22/09/2024

This weeks vintage sci-fi audiobook is Anthem by Ayn Rand. If you like dystopian you may enjoy this.

In a world where the individual is nothing and conformity is law.Please enjoy "Anthem" from Ayn RandSound effects from www.zapsplat.com.

18/09/2024

Such an interesting autobiography.

In which I bring to life Part Eight of "A Daughter of the Samurai" written by Etsuko Sugimoto in 1925.My fourth attempt at bringing an audiobook to life. C...

14/09/2024

Amusing second episode of this vintage sci-fi story

A vintage pulp science fiction-style story from Evelyn E. Smith involving lizardmen, Venus and humans.

11/09/2024

The next episode is out!

An autobiographical account of Etsu Inagaki Sugimoto. A true story of the life of a Samurai's daughter who lived in Japan, in an almost forgotten age .

08/09/2024

I’ve got a second audio book channel that is going to focus on vintage science fiction stories. Here’s part one of thefirst story.

What happens when Terrestrials and Extraterrestrials meet up on Venus? An amusing story from science fiction writer Evelyn E. Smith.The first "vintage" pulp...

04/09/2024

Click here for the next episode folks! https://youtu.be/Gr1P_kQAPJc?si=MafNvLr1h9xu2XkH

28/08/2024

What was marriage like in Japan in the 1800s? Find out in this episode https://youtu.be/EMweFNCccvo?si=Sr5T2KavXlnY9U4u

21/08/2024

This series seems to be gaining a little momentum online. I am curious to see what people are enjoying about it.

In which I bring to life Part Four of "A Daughter of the Samurai" written by Etsuko Sugimoto in 1925.My fourth attempt at bringing an audiobook to life. Co...

14/08/2024

It’s that time again. In this installment we learn about what one of the Samurai class did for employment after this position in Japanese society was ended by the new government at that time in Japan.

In which I bring to life Part Three of "A Daughter of the Samurai" written by Etsuko Sugimoto in 1925.My fourth attempt at bringing an audiobook to life. C...

07/08/2024

Want to know what some Japanese people thought about curly hair back around 1925? Find out in this interesting free audiobook episode.

In which I bring to life Part Two of "A Daughter of the Samurai" written by Etsuko Sugimoto in 1925.My fourth attempt at bringing an audiobook to life. Con...

31/07/2024

For lovers of all things Japan we have a the beginning of a new audiobook which is based on a fascinating autobiography written in 1925! Subscribe for updates every Wednesday at 8:30pm

An autobiographical account of Etsu Inagaki Sugimoto. A true story of the life of a Samurai's daughter who lived in Japan, in an almost forgotten age .