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CraftLit - Serialized Classic Literature for Busy Book Lovers Heather Ordover
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4.7 • 413 Ratings
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CraftLit is—Annotated Audiobooks for Busy People
Love the classics (or wish you did)
*** No time to pick up a book? Not any more! *** This weekly annotated audiobook podcast presents curated classic literature in a serialized format. The host—Heather Ordover—"teaches to the joke" by filling in any relevant tidbits before listening to the next chapter of the book.
*** Callers regularly send in voicemail comments for play on the air to keep the "book club" vibe going. ***
The podcast has been in continuous weekly production since 2006 - Our current book, "Recollections of Joan of Arc" by Mark Twain begins with episode 581.
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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
--Classic Audiobooks: because loving great books in a busy world is tough--
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650: In Memoriam - Chapters 1-3 of Emma
Ep. 650: In Memoriam Book talk begins @ 15:34 Time to meet our delightful and bubbly (did we also mention meddlesome?) protagonist! --------------------------------------------------------------- • This month’s giveaway: • • Plum Deluxe Loose Leaf Tea on | • • • • • • • • --------------------------------------------------------------- CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here: Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 --------------------------------------------------------------- We use royalty-free music from the YouTube Creator’s Library. Other music heard on CraftLit downloaded from (now defunct) Free Podsafe Music site “Garage Band”: • Opening Music: Joshua Christian, “Chasing Hiro: Sailing the Gale” • Closing Music: Matthew Shell, “Love Part Two (Original Mis)” CraftLit makes a small commission from sales made through any product links above.
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650: Confirmation Bias - Chapters 4-5 of Emma
Ep. 651: Confirmation Bias Book talk begins at 8:16 Emma's matchmaking prowess is in full swing! Will her plans for Harriet end in a fairytale ending, or is disaster lurking just around the corner? And who is this guy named Frank? --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join the raffle giveaway of • • • T • • CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here: Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642
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610: START of The Three Musketeers - Preface
610. START of The Three Musketeers CraftLit sets sail once again with Dumas! This time, we roll back a couple hundred years or so with The Three Musketeers! - The Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition of The Three Musketeers, or order a copy for yourself on ! Check out CraftLit's (Say hi while you're there, we see EVERYTHING!) Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - 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 or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! CraftLit Library PDF: CraftLit Glitch Report Form: 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:
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611: Rijks! - Ch 1 - The Three Musketeers
611: Rijks! The Three Musketeers gets underway with the first chapter! Gaveaway - ←– that’s an affiliate link! via Stephen Fry () (needle) to the newsletter so you don't miss out on new releases! (Also, this episode's out on Heather's birthday! Happy birthday!) Support the show links: Subscribe to our YouTube channel: 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 or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! CraftLit Library PDF: CraftLit Glitch Report Form: 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:
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612: Blinklit! - Chs 2-3 - The Three Musketeers
Ep. 612: Blinklit! In chapters two and three of Dumas' famed tale, "It's guys doing guy things", Heather regales. (check out the crafty bits for some pics!) + Crafty Bits: Click the links for higher quality resolutions! CraftLit’s socials: 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:
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613: Gaslight! - Chs 4-5 - The Three Musketeers
613: Gaslight! Book talk starts @ 3:33 Chapters 4 and 5! What do we got this time, Mr. Dumas? Aaron's videos: - - - - CraftLit’s socials: 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:
Customer Reviews
Classic Lit and Contemporary Conversation
Great way to connect or reconnect with classic works of literature
Most Excellent!!
I have listened to CraftLit for years - I believe I began during Jane Eyre, but I’ve listened to so many books and episodes I can’t remember. I have been exposed to many more classics than I would have without CraftLit - and have been richly rewarded by not only the content of the books, but also by author background, subtle humor, historical settings/politics/sociology, and so much more. Heather does not spoon feed - she teaches, challenges and inspires further research into so many topics related to the readings. She has a large and loyal following, and I am delighted to be a included in this group!
Simply Lovely
I simply adore this podcast! So many good books and fun conversations. I learn so much every time! I started listening as a way to hear my favorite book, the Count of Monte Cristo, and have since loved the show! Thank you Heather and team:)