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Twelfth Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY 8: DAY 9: DAY 10: DAY 11: DAY TWELVE A Christmas Carol-in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens (The original manuscript) narrated by for Part 1 - Staves 1-2 Part 2 - Stave 3 Part 3 - Staves 4-5 _____ Digital Premium Audiobook Shop:  CraftLit’s Socials Find everything here:  Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: TikTok podcast: Spooky Narration: Email: Call and share your thoughts! 1-206-350-1642 SUPPORT THE SHOW! CraftLit App Premium feed  (only one tier available) PATREON:  (all tiers, below) Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties Al

Eleventh Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY 8: DAY 9: DAY 10: DAY ELEVEN A Rhyme for Christmas (Publication delayed by the author's determined, but futile attempt to find the rhyme) (1911) By: John Challing  (Radcyffe Hall) - From: The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VII -    eText:   Read by: Alan Davis Drake -   The Errors of Santa Claus (1917) By: Stephen Butler Leacock -     From:   eText: Frenzied Fiction -   Read by: William Coon - To An Old Fogey (Who Contends that Christmas is Played Out) By: Owen Seaman -   From:   Etext: Modern British Poetry (1920) - Read by: Cori Samuel -   Vera's First Christmas Adventure (1907) By: Arnold Bennett -   From: The Grim Smile of the Five Towns -    eText:    Read by: Andy Minter -   (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was an Engl

Tenth Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY 8: DAY 9: DAY TEN Christmas at Red Butte By: Lucy Maud Montgomery -       From:    eText:    Read by: Lynne Thompson -     A Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road By: Lucy Maud Montgomery -     From:    eText:    Read by: Read by Jedopi -  (27 May 1867 – 27 March 1931) Enoch Arnold Bennett was an English writer. He is best known as a novelist, but he also worked in other fields such as journalism, propaganda, and film. Read by:  (31:20) Sir Jehosephat (Sir Jee), A Cresage (?) , Whoever Velasquez might be…HA!, Some part of Mr Smith introduction was funny or important, Nelson Column  (December 5, 1869 – September 13, 1937) was an American author. He was the author of more than 30 books and more than 2,000 stories an

Ninth Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY 8: DAY NINE A Christmas Inspiration  By: Lucy Maud Montgomery -   From:    eText:   Read by: Darcia Douglass -     A Christmas Mistake By: Lucy Maud Montgomery -   From:   eText:   Read by: TriciaG -    (27 January 1832 – 14 January 1898) better known by the pen name Lewis Carroll, was an English writer, mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon and photographer. His most famous writings are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass, as well as the poems "The Hunting of the Snark" and "Jabberwocky", all examples of the genre of literary nonsense. He is noted for his facility at word play, logic, and fantasy, and there are societies in many parts of the world (including the United Kingdom, Ja

Eighth Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY EIGHT   A Conscience Pudding (1904) By: Edith Nesbit -     From:   eText:   Read by: Cori Samuel -     (c.1841 - 1919) daughter of Henry Morgan-Clifford, a British Liberal Party politician, and wife of the 15th/25th Baron Dunboyne, an Irish peer. She sometimes also wrote under her married name Marion Clifford-Butler. Read by: (23:49) (1864 - 1916) was a journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish-American War, the Second Boer War, and the First World War. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt and he also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. Read by: (15:10) Christmas Every Day (2007) By: William Dea

Seventh Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY SEVEN The Eve of St. Nicholas  By: Elizabeth M. Laws Hibberd / Faith Wynne (1836 - c. 1930) -     From:   eText: What the Little Bird Told the Christmas Tree (1913)    Read by: Ruth Golding -   The Thin Santa Claus or The Chicken Yard That Was a Christmas Stocking (1909) By: Ellis Parker Butler -     From:   eText:   Read by: Several readers - Read by: (2:09) (30 December 1865 – 18 January 1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist chiefly remembered for his tales and poems of British soldiers in India, and his tales for children. He was born in Bombay, in the Bombay Presidency of British India, and was taken by his family to England when he was five years old. Kipling is best known for his works of fiction, including The J

Sixth Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY SIX Reginald on Christmas Presents (1904) By: Saki -    From: Reginald (1904) -    eText:   Read by: Bob Gonzalez -     Grandmother's Christmas Story (1913) By: Elizabeth M. Laws Hibberd / Faith Wynne (1836 - c. 1930) -   /   From:   eText: What the Little Bird Told the Christmas Tree (1913)   Read by: Ruth Golding -   Reginald’s Christmas Revel (1904) By: Saki -    From: Reginald (1904) -    eText:   Read by: Bob Gonzalez -   -       Read by:  6:45 -       Read by:   (February 22, 1833-August 10, 1906) also known as Sophie May, was an American author of children's fiction. She also wrote under the pseudonym Ellis Towne.       Read by:   Just a sweet little story of a child’s Christmas dream - 19th Century fan fiction. -      Read by: Heather -       R

Fifth Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY FIVE The Snow Man (1902) By: Alfred B. Cooper (1863 - 1936) - From: eText: (interactive) Read by: Garth Burton -   Yes Virginia... (1897) By: Francis P. Church - From: eText: Read by: 2Bears - (September 1, 1849 – October 31, 1927) was an American educator. She was the founder and first president of what is today National Louis University.[1] Harrison was a pioneer in creating professional standards for early childhood teachers and in promoting early childhood education. Read by: Heather Ordover (15 March 1791–9 March 1873) was an English publisher, editor and author. The son of a bookseller and printer at Windsor, he was apprenticed to his father. On completion of his indentures he took up journalism and had an interest in several newspaper speculations, i

Fourth Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY FOUR The Christmas Stocking (1905) By: L Frank Baum - From:  eText:  Read by: Judy Bieber -  The Shepherd Who Didn't Go (1916) By: Jay T. Stocking From:  eText:  Read by: Angela (BookAngel7) -   A Kidnapped Santa Claus (1904) By: L Frank Baum From:  eText:  Read by: Judy Bieber -  — - (, and , and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight  - "Christmas Scene at Camelot"— Middle English (1839) By: Anonymous Pearl Poet - From: eText: Middle English read by: Martin Geeson - Modern English read by: Euan Bartlett Digital Premium Audiobook Shop: CraftLit’s Socials Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:  Podcast site: http://craftlit.com Facebook:  Facebook group:  Pinterest:  TikTok podcast:  Spooky Narration:  Email: heather@craftlit.com Call and share y

Third Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY THREE  - by Paul Laurence Dunbar - by Paul Laurence Dunbar - by Paul Laurence Dunbar   - by Paul Laurence Dunbar  - by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman  - by Paul Laurence Dunbar was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of , as well as for his own prolific writings, including the Christmas story “” and the novels  and . — (and if your screen can’t handle the graphics there, here is the ) and a — The Potato Child (1910) By: Mrs. Charles J Woodbury (Full name: Lucia Prudence Hall Woodbury) -   From: eText:   Read by: Heather Ordover Gift of the Magi (1905) By: O. Henry -   From:   eText:   Read by: Carol Stripling - Digital Premium Audiobook Shop: CraftLit’s Soci

Second Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: The holiday magic continues on Day Two of CraftLit!

First Day of CraftLit (2024) Get ready for the best time of the year! Join us for 12 days of holiday fun, heartwarming stories, and a little festive magic! Today, we kick off Day 1 and we’ve compiled our Christmas tales from our 2016, 2017, and 2023 series just for you! So, grab your favorite holiday treat, settle in, and let the first set of stories transport you to a world of wonder.   DAY ONE by Anonymous by Hans Christian Anderson - from Literary Lapses, by Stephen Leacock John Kendrick Bangs (May 27, 1862 – January 21, 1922) was an American author, humorist, editor and satirist. Columbia university, Harper’s magazineS (he worked on or for many), New Metropolitan magazine, and Puck—this guy got around. The Child Who Had Everything But -- —Hobble skirt   —Finger curls —"psyche knot" — and a NYTimes article you can get if you have a subscription:  New York Times. —Playing : aggies, alleys, and mibs Santa Claus And Little Billee Sandwich boards Told After Supper (1891) By: Jerome K. Jerome - From

FOR ACTUAL TEXT of Mary Wollstonecraft's *A Vindication of the Rights of Woman* USE CLOSED CAPTIONS—Links to discussed topics can be found below the timecodes. Please ask QUESTIONS and add CLARIFICATIONS in the comments. 00:00 Intro notes 01:07 Introduction and Recap 01:46 Understanding the Concept of a Standing Army 03:57 Wollstonecraft's Arguments and Modern Parallels 07:11 The Consequences of Poor Education for Women 08:34 Dignity 09:21 Virtue and Rationality 12:19 Marriage and Equality in Relationships 15:44 Wollstonecraft's Critique of Religious and Social Logic 20:39 CHAPTER 2 PART 2—Introduction to Wollstonecraft's Critique 20:59 Critique of Rousseau's Views on Women 23:36 The Role of Women in Society 30:29 Marriage and Female Education 36:53 The Importance of Virtue and Reason 43:56 The Consequences of Female Subjugation 01:00:38 The Path to Female Empowerment 01:06:28 Conclusion: A Call for Equality 01:10:26 Post-Chapter Two Comments 01:13:09 MW on China (part 1)

FOR ACTUAL TEXT of Mary Wollstonecraft's *A Vindication of the Rights of Woman* USE CLOSED CAPTIONS—Links to discussed topics can be found below the timecodes. Please add QUESTIONS and CLARIFICATIONS in the comments. FULL SERIES: 00:00 Intro notes 01:56 Understanding MW's Annotations 05:02 Note 1 on Islam - PBS LINK:  05:44 Sura Ghafir 40:40 06:17 Note on Islam 2  07:03 Define: Providence 08:00 Notes on Genesis and Creation 10:07 Definition: Sensual 11:01 Virtue and Moratily in MWs View 12:22 Deifine: Positive  14:23 CHAPTER TWO TEXT: A Vindication on the Rights of Woman 14:30 The Prevailing Opinion of a Sexual Character Discussed 16:07 Women's Education and Virtue 18:09 Critique of Rousseau and Other Authors 28:16 The Superficial Knowledge of Women and Soldiers 31:51 The Impact of Standing Armies 34:57 The Tyranny of Sensualists 35:32 Rousseau's Unnatural Sophia 42:28 Post-chapter Footnotes *Links for you* Not Discussed Today, But Useful Now & In Future Episodes , written within a year after her

Full series: Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:17 Wollstonecraft's Word Choice 00:01:28 Key Ideas and Concepts 00:02:23 Rousseau's Influence and Critique 00:05:10 Logical Fallacies and Nostalgia 00:08:29 The Social Order and Modern Relevance 00:14:40 Reminder... 00:15:41 CHAPTER ONE 00:15:42 THE RIGHTS AND INVOLVED DUTIES OF MANKIND CONSIDERED 00:16:15 Man's Pre-eminence and Virtue 00:16:56 Reason, Knowledge, and Society 00:17:55 Prejudices and Intellectual Cowardice 00:18:42 Expediency vs. Simple Principles 00:19:57 Civilization and Its Discontents 00:22:05 Rousseau's Solitude and Optimism 00:23:09 Critique of Rousseau's Hypothesis 00:23:46 The Role of Passions and Reason 00:28:21 The Flaws of Regal Power 00:31:22 The Dangers of Subordination 00:35:14 The Influence of Professions on Character 00:36:07 The Evolution of Government 00:37:10 The Spread of Corruption and Luxury 00:38:26 The Antidote to Civilization's Poison

Full series:   00:00:00 Introduction and Host Background 00:00:27 Historical Context of the Book 00:01:26 Understanding the Language and References 00:01:59 What to Expect 00:03:30 Terminology and Cultural Sensitivity 00:05:55 Philosophical Underpinnings 00:06:25 Religion in Wollstonecraft's World 00:07:05 Viewer Engagement and Clarifications 00:08:53 Reading the Introduction 00:09:25 WOLLSTONECRAFT'S INTRODUCTION 00:24:26 OUTTAKE - EMMA and VIRTUE  

Full series: Chapters 00:00:00 Respect for Understanding 00:01:10 Call for Women's Rights 00:01:33 The Role of Education 00:02:26 French Society and Morality 00:04:32 Contending for Women's Rights 00:06:54 Arguments Against Oppression 00:08:45 The Impact of Exclusion 00:10:33 The Need for Equitable Laws 00:11:54 Conclusion and Final Appeal

Ep. 678: End of Emma | Chapters 53-END / Volume 3, Chapters 17-END Book talk begins at 10:23. Emma and Mr. Knightley are finally engaged, but that’s just the start. Will Emma break the news to her father without drama? Meanwhile, Harriet’s surprising engagement to Mr. Martin stirs up even more intrigue, and Frank Churchill and Jane’s reunion has us all feeling…awkward?

Ep. 677: The Penultimate | Chapter 52 / Volume 3, Chapter 16 Book talk begins at 14:54. We’re nearing the end. But Emma and Jane are actually bonding! With some.. classically horrifying Mrs. Elton moments. This is also your last chance to grab the quilt, so don’t forget. --------------------------------------------------------------- •  • • •   *CraftLit’s Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9  • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023   *SUPPORT THE SHOW!* • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON:   https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright -

Ep. 676: Where My Sproing At? | Chapters 50-51 / Volume 3, Chapters 14-15 Book talk begins at 22:17. Frank's letter. Frank has NOT behaved beautifully, but do us a favor - take his letter at face value. Tune in and hear us out as we go over yarn, a vintage chinois, and other updates. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • • • • My sock darns—inside • Sock darn—outside • • • • • • • •   Notes: Omg, I found the recipe!!! Here’s the recipe for Crabapple Chili ‘cheese’—like a chutney but fewer bits—and the recipe for Crabapple Chili jelly—which Thing 2 said tastes like better than real honey…which means I think I needed to cook it longer/higher, but