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1Wide, Wide World

By Susan Warner

"How should a seven year old child react when forced to be separated from a mother who meant everything to her? How should she react when she learns that the aunt with whom she was sent to live doesn't really care about her? Will she be able to make real friendships with people outside her family? Would she be able to take her belief in God as a comfort? If you want to find answers to all these questions, read the enjoyable novel "The Wide, Wide World". There, you will see how the amazing Ellen Montgomery reacts to all those things, and many, many more". Summary by Stav Nisser.

2Gilded Age, A Tale of Today

By Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner

<i>The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today</i> is an 1873 novel by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner that satirizes greed and political corruption in post-Civil War America. The term <i>gilded age</i>, commonly given to the era, comes from the title of this book. Twain and Warner got the name from Shakespeare's King John (1595): "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily... is wasteful and ridiculous excess." Gilding a lily, which is already beautiful and not in need of further adornment, is excessive and wasteful, characteristics of the age Twain and Warner wrote about in their novel. Another interpretation of the title, of course, is the contrast between an ideal "Golden Age," and a less worthy "Gilded Age," as gilding is only a thin layer of gold over baser metal, so the title now takes on a pejorative meaning as to the novel's time, events and people.<br><br> Although not one of Twain's more well-known works, it has appeared in more than 100 editions since its original publication in 1873. Twain and Warner originally had planned to issue the novel with illustrations by Thomas Nast. The book is remarkable for two reasons–-it is the only novel Twain wrote with a collaborator, and its title very quickly became synonymous with graft, materialism, and corruption in public life. (Description by Wikipedia)

3Being a Boy

By Charles Dudley Warner

Warner's thoughtful and often humorous memoir of his life as a young farm-boy in Charlemont, Massachusetts. (Introduction by Mark Penfold)

4Gilded Age, A Tale of Today (version 2)

By Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner

Originally published in 1873, The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today is the only novel Twain co-wrote (C.D. Warner was a good friend and neighbor of the Clemens family in Hartford, and the collaboration sprang from their wives' challenge and encouragement). The title, "The Gilded Age" became synonymous with graft, materialism and corruption in public life, which are well represented in this work. Like others of his works, this one reflects truths about American Society that remain pertinent today. Many of the characters and incidents that occur in the Gilded Age had their real-life origins in Clemens relatives and history, a fact which he revealed in his newly published (2011) Autobiography. (Introduction by John Greenman & Wikipedia)

5Diana

By Susan Warner

Diana Starling is the beautiful and quiet daughter of a cold and mentally abusive mother. She falls in love with Evan Nolton, but her mother wishes her to marry someone else. Yet, despite her mother's strong objections, she chooses her own husband. However, she can be truly happy only if she forgets her first love. Will she find the strength do do that? (Introduction by Stav Nisser)

6Queechy

By Susan Warner

Fleda Ringan is an 11 year old orphan who lives with her grandfather in Queechy, Vermont. After a tragic incident, Fleda has to live with her aunt in Paris, Mrs. Rossiter. She travels to Paris under the care of young Mr. Carleton and his mother, a rich Englishwomen. Every young man who meets Fleda loves her, but she adores only Mr. Carleton. Once Fleda's aunt Mrs. Rossiter loses all her money, they return to America where Fleda learns to farm and cook to support her family. Mr. Carleton is always around to help out but never utters a word about love to Fleda. (Summary by Abigail Rasmussen)

7Nobody

By Susan Warner

There are many romantic tales about a handsome and rich man falling in love with a beautiful lower class woman over the objections of his family. Remember Elizabeth Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcy? however, it takes more than a good woman to secure a man's happiness. He has to have mental strength. It is not certain that our hero, Tom, has that. Lois is a great woman. However, according to his sister, she is a "nobody." Does money and position control everything? Certainly not. Good people deserve to be happy. But only those who have enough strength to secure their happiness, on their own terms. A secondary plot involves Philip, another man who loves Lois, who discovers the love of God and becomes a better man. Not for the woman he loves, but for himself. Want to know if Tom overcomes his family's objections and married the love of his life? Want to read a lively book with an unforgettable and enchanting writing style? If you do, read the book. (Summary by Stav Nisser)

8Summer in a Garden and Calvin, A Study of Character

By Charles Dudley Warner

This is Warner's contemplative and humorous account of the wondrous and mysterious workings of a garden he tended for 19 weeks. After this is a essay of remembrance for Warner's beloved cat, Calvin. (Summary by Mark Penfold)

9Box-Car Children

By Gertrude Chandler Warner

Four children: Henry, Jess Violet and Bennie. They are living alone in a stranded boxcar. They find items they need from the dump and a stray dog whom they name Watch. Henry earns money by working for a man named Dr. McAllister and his mother, Mrs. McAllister. But, while they are living their daily lives, little do they know that the McAllisters are watching their every move. (Summary by francesb)

10Say and Seal, Volume 1

By Susan Warner

The arrival of a new schoolteacher causes quite a stir in the small New England town of Pattaquasset, not the least of it in the house of Mrs. Derrick and her daughter, where the young man boards. Mr. Linden's idea of teaching stretches far beyond the dusty walls of his classroom, and he is not slow in finding much work to be done for his Master. The schoolboys are soon captivated by their new teacher, and Miss Faith Derrick quickly joins the ranks of his eager pupils. But Mr. Linden is not the only man in Pattaquasset who is attracted to the bright young woman, and his rivals have no intention of letting him carry the field unopposed. When perplexities and dangers begin to multiply, will Faith have the strength to stay true to her heart--and to her newfound Lord? - Summary by BookAngel7

11Letter Of Credit

By Susan Warner

"Rotha is a poor American girl who has to see both her parents die. All that time, she is comforted by an English friend of the family, Mr. Digby-Southwode. Mr. Digby-Southwode thinks he does the right thing by committing Rotha to the care of her wealthy aunt, a woman who wronged her mother and robbed her of her rightful fortune, while he returns to England to nurse his dying father. Would the wealthy aunt treat Rotha as she treated her mother or is there a chance for redemption? And would Mr. Digby-Southwode ever return to America and see Rotha again? The book is very modern in tone. - Summary by Stav Nisser<br><br /> Proof-listened by <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8072">Kimberly Krause</a> and <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7730">Fiddlesticks</a>

12That House I Bought; A Little Leaf From Life

By Henry Edward Warner

This is a whimsical, entertaining, tongue in cheek narrative of the author’s purchase of a house, circa 1911. - Summary by david wales

Gertrude Chandler Warner, known mainly for her "Boxcar Children" series of mystery books, published this small book of Astronomy, Constellations, and the stories behind them in 1918. It follows the story of a little girl named Helen, and her friend Dr. Lorry as she learns about stars through stories, games, and more. (Summary by Kangaroo)

14Red Wallflower

By Susan Warner

A motherless girl finds life very lonely living with only her dour father and two servants in the quiet New England countryside. Lonely, that is, until a neighbor begins to fill her long days and hungry mind with fascinating studies and companionship. These rich days leave an even bigger blank when his parents send him to college and eventually to university in England, determined to keep him away from young Esther. Where can she find the comfort and joy for which she is longing and searching as she grows into womanhood? - Summary by HannahMary

15Say and Seal, Volume 2

By Anna Bartlett Warner and Susan Warner

The arrival of a new schoolteacher causes quite a stir in the small New England town of Pattaquasset, not the least of it in the house of Mrs. Derrick and her daughter, where the young man boards. Mr. Linden's idea of teaching stretches far beyond the dusty walls of his classroom, and he is not slow in finding much work to be done for his Master. The schoolboys are soon captivated by their new teacher, and Miss Faith Derrick quickly joins the ranks of his eager pupils. But Mr. Linden is not the only man in Pattaquasset who is attracted to the bright young woman, and his rivals have no intention of letting him carry the field unopposed. When perplexities and dangers begin to multiply, will Faith have the strength to stay true to her heart--and to her newfound Lord? (Summary by BookAngel7)

16House In Town

By Susan Warner

Matilda and Norton continue their story in this sequel to "Opportunities". Exploring themes of family relationships, personal growth, and social morality, the two navigate their new siblinghood after Mrs. Laval allows Matilda to stay, changing her circumstances significantly. Their bond grows as they enjoy the simple moments together and with Mr. Richmond. As they settle into their routines, they explore their feelings and moral responsibilities through their daily conversations. - Summary by Jessie Percival

17Box-Car Children (Version 2)

By Gertrude Chandler Warner

Henry, Jess, Violet, and Benny just lost their father and are all alone. To avoid being sent to the grandfather they fear, they have no choice but to run away. What follows is a weary midnight journey and the fun of settling into an old, abandoned boxcar in the woods. When Henry's job makes them new friends, they don't realize how important that will be for their future. - Summary by HannahMary

18In the Wilderness

By Charles Dudley Warner

These eight essays about Charles Dudley Warner’s visit to the Adirondacks cover a broad range of topics, all with more or less of his dry humor. They include spoofs of the popular Adirondack ‘sportsman’ stories being published at the time, a plea for hunting regulations told from the viewpoint of a deer, the biography of a local guide and character, and reflections on humanity’s effect on the wilderness and vice versa. Much has changed in the Adirondacks since the 1870s, but getting lost in the woods is still pretty much the same now as it seems to have been then. (Summary by Zach Hoyt)

Does love at first sight exist? The heroine of this story, Natalie, seems to think so and is willing to move heaven and earth in order to marry Captain Mowbray whom she notices at a reception dinner. Thankfully Natalie is rich, brave, and willing to stand up for what she believes in. She will need every ounce of courage and every dollar she has in order to see herself become the bride of her handsome Captain who refuses to ever become a married man. - Summary by Jenn Broda

20Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary

By Anne Warner

Young scapegrace John Watkins, Jr., Denham ("Jack"), the favourite of his great-aunt Mary, has gotten into one too many scrapes. This time he has gone a little wild after overhearing his lady-love and another man saying sweet things to each other, and he now is facing expulsion from college. Aunt Mary finally tires of bailing him out and disinherits him. Jack, with the help of his friends, sets out to redeem himself and get back on her good side. - Summary by TriciaG

21In the Wilderness (Version 2)

By Charles Dudley Warner

Warner’s main theme is how small and often-ridiculous the human being is when exploring in the wilderness. Warner’s love of nature and his classically dry humor and social satire makes In the Wilderness a book that even readers today can connect with. - Summary by Jessica Zdanowicz

22Lolly Willowes: or, the Loving Huntsman (Version 2)

By Sylvia Townsend Warner

Laura Willowes, forced to move from her family home due to the death of her father, endures her role as Aunt Lolly in her new home with her brother, his wife and children in London. Though her life becomes overshadowed by family obligation and domestic tasks, after many years she decides to reclaim it for herself - however circumstances threaten to christen her Aunt Lolly once again. Published in 1926, this feminist novel presents a critique of the established roles and responsibilities of women, delivered in a deceptively light-hearted package. (Summary by Shannon Sullivan)

23Lolly Willowes: or, the loving huntsman

By Sylvia Townsend Warner

After the death of her father, Laura Willowes moves in with her brother and his wife where she is burdened with her new role as Aunt Lolly. After living with them for years and realizing her own unhappiness she suddenly decides to move to Great Mop, a small unassuming village in the countryside. There she makes a deal with the devil, a loving guardian and watcher-over of dissatisfied souls, and becomes a witch as she continues to fight off the persona of Aunt Lolly as it attempts to reclaim her. - Summary by Sandy

24Box-Car Children (Version 3 Dramatic Reading)

By Gertrude Chandler Warner

This is a story about four children who ran away from home after their parents died. They are trying to hide from their grandfather, and end up finding a box-car to live in. They have many adventures, and they always stay together no matter what. Even though this version of The Boxcar Children is the very first Boxcar Children book ever written by Gertrude Chandler Warner, the 1942 edition is also a first edition! The 1942 edition had so many details that had been changed, left out, and added, that it went under an entirely new copyright. And so the both the 1924 and 1942 are true first editions of the original Boxcar Children book. The 1950 edition was only slightly different from the 1942 edition, which is why the 1950 copyright is a 2nd edition. (Summary by Norah Nelson)

25Story of Pocahontas

By Charles Dudley Warner

This is a historical account of the early years of Pocahontas. She had a significant role in the early interactions between the Indigenous peoples and English settlers. Her compassion for the English settlers was exhibited in her encounter with Captain John Smith. The book also recounts her marriage to John Rolfe, her conversion to Christianity, her life in England and includes a look at her father, the powerful Powhatan, chief of her tribe.