Sinopsis
***Annotated Audiobooks for Busy Booklovers***Since 2006 CraftLit has released serialized classic literature weeklythe way Dickens did itbut as an audiobook with audio annotations. Host Heather Ordover gives you some context and juicy tidbits before playing the next chapter of the current book. *** Listeners regularly call in to share their thoughts to be played in the next episode, which keeps the "book club" vibe going. *** The podcast has been in continuous production since 2006. Our current book, "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas begins with episode 402. ***Audiobooks-with-Benefits for Busy People*** * As seen in What's Hot on iTunes * * As heard on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday | FiberHooligans | Podcast 411 | Marly Bird's Yarn Thing Podcast | Math-4-Knitters | Eddie's Room | Libsyn's Podcasting Luminaries | Chilling Tales for Dark Nights | WEBS podcast *
Episodios
-
Seventh Day of CraftLit
20/12/2023 Duración: 50minSeventh Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: On the seventh day of CraftLit, join us for a CraftLit Exclusive: 'A Spin for the Ages' by Bob Greenberger. This not-so-typical holiday story features a young boy, a devilish opponent, and a dreidel game that might just spin his fate. 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 A Spin for the Ages (2023) By: Bob Greenberger Read by: Aiden Ordover CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our !
-
Sixth Day of CraftLit
19/12/2023 Duración: 38minSixth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: On the sixth day of CraftLit, we dive into a heart-warming tale by Elizabeth Gaskell - "Christmas Storms & Sunshine." Enjoy the story! CraftLit: North and South The Brontes: Wild Genius on the Moors: The Story of a Literary Family If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY SIX Christmas Storms & Sunshine (1848) By: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell - From: eText: Read by: Ruth Golding - CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our !
-
Fifth Day of CraftLit
18/12/2023 Duración: 59minFifth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: On this fifth day of merriment, we're unwrapping a literary treasure that promises to captivate your imagination – "The Truce of God" by the talented Mary Roberts Rhinehart. World War I novel: The Amazing Interlude - If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY FIVE The Truce of God (1920) By: Mary Roberts Rinehart - From: eText: Read by: Mary Ann Spiegel - CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our !
-
Fourth Day of CraftLit
17/12/2023 Duración: 17minFourth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: Welcome back to the 12 Days of CraftLit! Today, we're diving into the enchanting tale of The Christmas Scene at Camelot of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". It's romance with a capital R and maybe a touch of holiday magic. If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY FOUR 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 CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our !
-
Third Day of CraftLit
16/12/2023 Duración: 44minThird Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: On this third day of CraftLit, we're diving into a festive double feature: Mrs. Charles J Woodbury's "The Potato Child" and O. Henry's "Gift of the Magi." Cozy up for an evening of holiday magic and heartwarming narratives that will leave you with a warm glow and the joy of the season. Thank you to Jennifer and Alix for suggesting the stories! If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: You can grab the annotated audiobook (without the crafty chats) of O. Henry's Gift of the Magi . DAY THREE 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 - CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • Download the FREE CraftLit App
-
Second Day of CraftLit
15/12/2023 Duración: 56minSecond Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: Welcome back to the second day of the Twelve Days of CraftLit, and in this one, we are covering the second half of Jerome K. Jerome's "Told After Supper". So sit back, relax, and enjoy! If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: You can grab the annotated audiobook (without the crafty chats) of Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat DAY TWO Told After Supper (1891) By: Jerome K. Jerome - From: eText: Read by: Ruth Golding - CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our !
-
642: Chs 52-53 — The Three Musketeers
15/12/2023 Duración: 52minEp. 642: Tie That Chi Into a Merry Little Bow! Book talk begins @ 5:23 How to survive captivity (with Milady): Master the art of dramatic faints, flirty banter, and surprise serenades! Radiolab's "" of the Twelve Days of CraftLit CraftLit Bulletin Board Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it
-
First Day of CraftLit
14/12/2023 Duración: 31minFirst Day of CraftLit It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we've got something special lined up for you—twelve days of festive cheer, cozy tales, and holiday magic! Today marks the kickoff of our 12 Days of CraftLit, and we're diving first into the timeless charm of Jerome K. Jerome's classic short story, "Told After Supper." You can grab the annotated audiobook (without the crafty chats) of Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat DAY ONE Told After Supper (1891) By: Jerome K. Jerome - From: eText: Read by: Ruth Golding - CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our !
-
641: Ch 51 — The Three Musketeers
08/12/2023 Duración: 48minEp. 641: Thimbenundrum! Book talk begins @ 9:40 The Cardinal's eavesdropping foiled by the Musketeers with a taste of secrecy. And finally: ! Sashiko More CraftLit Bulletin Board Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it
-
640: Chs 49-50 — The Three Musketeers
01/12/2023 Duración: 01h17minEp. 640: Ether-KNOT! Book talk begins @ 18:29 All about ships! (Well, what you need to know anyway) Fauteuil - a wooden seat in the form of an armchair with open sides and upholstered arms Bias Tape —the one that looks like a car wash curtain. () More Bias Binding (makes sense until the angled edges part) Continuous Bias for any type of fabric The CraftLit shop will be at ! Check back once in a while when we get it all set up! CraftLit Bulletin Board Share your Christmas Stories! Now it's your turn to get a story you like onto the podcast! Send us your ideas. Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it
-
639: Ch 48 — The Three Musketeers
24/11/2023 Duración: 01h04minEp. 639: Bohus in the House! Book talk begins @ 19:38 In todays episode, the Musketeers' to-do list: Save the Duke, spill the tea, and hire Planchet – all before bedtime! (VERY IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THE LINK and skip the first hour of this video) The Glacial Gauntlets CraftLit Bulletin Board Share your Christmas Stories! Now it's your turn to get a story you like onto the podcast! Send us your ideas. Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it
-
638: Chs 45-47 — The Three Musketeers
17/11/2023 Duración: 01h42minEp. 638: Color Your Classics! Book talk begins @ 5:53 Our fearless trio, with their dashing hats and even more dashing facial hair, are finally reunited with D'Artagnan, who's now caught up in a whirlwind of romance and adventure. CraftLit Bulletin Board Share your Christmas Stories! Now it's your turn to get a story you like onto the podcast! Send us your ideas. Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White CraftLit in December - 2023 Christmas Bookmark Exchange Make a bookmark. Buy a bookmark. Whatever—it's a gift! From a CraftLit listener, to a CraftLit listener! Deadline for signing up on NOV. 17th! CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it
-
637: Chs 42-44 — The Three Musketeers
10/11/2023 Duración: 01h20minEp. 637: Garbage In, Garbage Out! Book talk begins @ 9:18 D'Artagnan's dinner turns into a deadly mix-up, with Musketeers eavesdropping on Cardinal's schemes. CraftLit Bulletin Board CraftLit in December - 2023 Christmas Bookmark Exchange Make a bookmark. Buy a bookmark. Whatever—it's a gift! From a CraftLit listener, to a CraftLit listener! Deadline for signing up on NOV. 19th! CraftLit in Scandinavia Tour (May 20-30, 2023) There's only 6 (SIX) seats left! Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it
-
636: Chs 39-41 — The Three Musketeers
03/11/2023 Duración: 01h35minEp. 636: Happy Fountain Pen Day! Book talk begins @ 7:35 D'Artagnan's got mail, Cardinal's got jokes, and La Rochelle's got a revolution - y'know, the usual stuff. The Danish Royal Library, aka "The Black Diamond" (Here's one at night via ) CraftLit Bulletin Board October Giveaway Congratulations to Jennifer L. for winning the October giveaway! (You'll have been contacted already.) If you still want Tracee's planner, ! CraftLit in Scandinavia Tour (May 20-30, 2023) There's only 6 (SIX) seats left! Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it
-
635: Ch 38 — The Three Musketeers
27/10/2023 Duración: 58minEp. 635: Yarn Drama! Book talk begins @ 19:29 It's all coming up D'Artagnan! (I think) But before every action scene, you gotta suit up first! ! (RelentlesslyCurious on Etsy) - Tracee's Planner! (!) Scandinavia tour details are below! A crochet for you CraftLit Bulletin Board October Giveaway (runs until Oct. 30th) A planner by Tracee which you can win by ! Tracee's planner is the perfect blend of style and substance. Heping to elevate your planning with inspirational statements and fabric-friendly pages for that personal touch. ! CraftLit in Scandinavia Tour (May 20-30, 2023) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it
-
634: Chs 35-37 — The Three Musketeers
20/10/2023 Duración: 01h32minEp. 634: At Night, All Cats are Gray! Book talk begins @ 23:55 Our Musketeers dance through schemes, their fortunes up like moonbeams. ! (RelentlesslyCurious on Etsy) - Tracee's Planner! (!) - exploring the arts and literature of Denmark and Sweden: May 20-30, 2023. October Giveaway (runs until Oct. 30th) A planner by Tracee which you can win by ! Tracee's planner is the perfect blend of style and substance. Heping to elevate your planning with inspirational statements and fabric-friendly pages for that personal touch. ! CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedbac
-
633: Ch 34 — The Three Musketeers
13/10/2023 Duración: 47minEp. 633: Vibes! Book talk begins @ 12:16 Four Musketeers gather, secrets unfurled, a beggar, and a yellow horse whirl. Jealousy swirls - Tracee's Planner! (!) How to Airtable: Step 1 Step 2: CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:
-
632: Ch 33 — The Three Musketeers
06/10/2023 Duración: 01h08minEp. 632: Pobody's Nerfect! Book talk begins @ 6:04 TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions related to consent that may be unsettling for some listeners. Love, revenge, eavesdropping's spice, Musketeers' horse mishap, quite nice! ! (RelentlesslyCurious on Etsy) ! (from ). CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE
-
631: Chs 31-32 — The Three Musketeers
29/09/2023 Duración: 01h13minEp. 631: We Wear the Mask! Book talk begins @ 15:02 Love's game and a dinner plate, These chapters hold a curious fate. ! (RelentlesslyCurious on Etsy) Information on the Gluten-Free Sourdough: TED: Charles Perrault's ! The First Écus Le Grand Châtelet Not interested in Patreon? You can still . CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meet
-
630: Chs 29-30 — The Three Musketeers
22/09/2023 Duración: 01h07minEp. 630: Beyond the Noise! Book talk begins @ 11:54 How to make the perfect Porthos scheme: 2 parts Jealousy, a dash of Clever Hints, a generous serving of Charm, and of course, can't forget the Holy Water. ! (RelentlesslyCurious on Etsy) - Not interested in Patreon? You can still . September 2023 Raffle This is a collection of 11 Oxford Pocket Classics (published by Avenel Press in the mid-1980s). The books are all in like-new condition. Each book has its dust cover. They measure 6-1/8 x 3-7/8 inches; thickness varies by title. The titles include: Barchester Towers The Canterbury Tales Great Expectations The House of the Seven Gables The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Writings Ivanhoe The Last of the Mohicans Life on the Mississippi Madame Bovary The Mill on the Floss Robinson Crusoe CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: Support the show links: Subscribe to