This may be the friendliest ghost story you have ever heard! Mark Twain's A Ghost Story also known as A Ghost's Tale is one of my husband's favorite stories from when he was a child. It tells the tale of a weary traveler who is haunted by a ghost with a minor case of mistaken identity. Filled with fun for the whole family!

Also, learn about the true tale of the Cardiff Giant! One of the most famous hoax's in history. The backstory is almost as fun a story as Twain's!

📚 Join the Conversation!

I love hearing your thoughts, theories, and book recommendations. Reach out anytime!

🦊 Become a Librarian on Patreon— Unlock exclusive bonus episodes each week!

✉️ Email Me Your Questions

🎧 Don't forget to hit Follow or Subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Sources:

Twain, Mark. "A Ghost Story." Sketches New and Old. 1875. Ebook ed., Project Gutenberg. Original Release 2004. Most Recent Update 2021. gutenberg.org Accessed 1 Aug. 2026

Andrews, Evan. "The Cardiff Giant Fools the Nation, 145 Years Ago." History. 16 Oct. 2014. history.com/articles/the-cardiff-giant-fools-the-nation-145-years-ago Last Updated 27 May 2025. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026

Dukes, Hunter. "A Very Tall Tale: Photograph of the Cardiff Giant (ca. 1869)." The Public Domain Review. 26 Sept. 2024. publicdomainreview.org/collection/cardiff-giant Accessed 4 Aug. 2026

"Today in History: The Cardiff Giant and CNY's Biggest Hoax." Onondaga Historical Association. cnyhistory.org/cardiff-giant Accessed 5 Aug. 2026

The rights to the Let's Get Foxy! theme song are owned by the Let's Get Foxy! creative team.