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CraftLit is—Annotated Audiobooks for Busy People * CraftLit has presented curated classic literature in a serialized format since 2006. Each week, host Heather Ordover "teaches to the joke" by filling in any relevant context & tidbits of note before playing the next chapter of the book. * Our current book, "Recollections of Joan of Arc" by Mark Twain begins with episode 581.
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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 ...
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Ep. 673: Ridwell | Chapter 45-46 / Volume 3, Chapter 9-10 Book talk begins at 11:01. Jane Fairfax’s health takes center stage as “nervous fever”. We also stumble across the Greek god Momus and of course, Jane Austen weaves in some references to a Goldsmith song from “The Vicar of Wakefield”. Plus, have you heard about Ridwell? Check all of it out. …
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Ep. 673: Ridwell | Chapter 45-46 / Volume 3, Chapter 9-10 Book talk begins at 11:01. Jane Fairfax’s health takes center stage as “nervous fever”. We also stumble across the Greek god Momus and of course, Jane Austen weaves in some references to a Goldsmith song from “The Vicar of Wakefield”. Plus, have you heard about Ridwell? Check all of it out. …
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Ep. 672: Fall Has Fallen | Chapter 44 / Volume 3, Chapter 8 Book talk begins at 20:36. The unraveling begins. In this episode, we go over the wage realities for governesses, an exciting email from a CraftLit listener, and rheumatic gout (spoiler: it’s not what you think!) We're also planning a post-book live stream, so don’t miss how you can be a p…
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Ep. 672: Fall Has Fallen | Chapter 44 / Volume 3, Chapter 8 Book talk begins at 20:36. The unraveling begins. In this episode, we go over the wage realities for governesses, an exciting email from a CraftLit listener, and rheumatic gout (spoiler: it’s not what you think!) We're also planning a post-book live stream, so don’t miss how you can be a p…
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Ep. 671: The Key | Chapter 43 / Volume 3, Chapter 7 Book talk begins at 2:43. Everything changes here. Emma does The Thing and insults Mrs. Bates. We go over some calculations on moral goodness and how it all links back to M and A.. Emma. --------------------------------------------------------------- • a Rafflecopter giveaway • Austen conspiracy b…
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Ep. 671: The Key | Chapter 43 / Volume 3, Chapter 7 Book talk begins at 2:43. Everything changes here. Emma does The Thing and insults Mrs. Bates. We go over some calculations on moral goodness and how it all links back to M and A.. Emma. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • Gates of University of Glasgow (Hutches…
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Ep. 670: Twisted | Chapter 42 / Volume 3, Chapter 6 Book talk begins at 11:38. Highbury’s attention turns to the impending Box Hill outing and Mrs. Elton, in all her insufferable glory, tries to become the queen of social planning. In a nutshell, this week’s episode is the calm before the storm. -----------------------------------------------------…
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Ep. 670: Twisted | Chapter 42 / Volume 3, Chapter 6 Book talk begins at 11:38. Highbury’s attention turns to the impending Box Hill outing and Mrs. Elton, in all her insufferable glory, tries to become the queen of social planning. In a nutshell, this week’s episode is the calm before the storm. -----------------------------------------------------…
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Ep. 669B: Interlude This week, we're hitting the pause button on our usual programming. But don't worry, we've got a special treat for you—an Interlude filled with your wonderful voicemails and email, and some messages from Heather herself. We hope you enjoy this little break with us, and we can't wait to be back with you next week! ---------------…
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Ep. 669B: Interlude This week, we're hitting the pause button on our usual programming. But don't worry, we've got a special treat for you—an Interlude filled with your wonderful voicemails and email, and some messages from Heather herself. We hope you enjoy this little break with us, and we can't wait to be back with you next week! ---------------…
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Ep. 669: Lonely Closets | Chapter 41 / Volume 3, Chapter 5 Book talk begins at 12:08. In this exciting chapter, we get a little of Mr. Knightley’s viewpoint! Mr. Knightley suspects symptoms of attachment between Frank (Who he does not like) and Jane, which Emma happily pooh-poohs. Plus, a quick discussion on the extinction of third places and the f…
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Ep. 669: Lonely Closets | Chapter 41 / Volume 3, Chapter 5 Book talk begins at 12:08. In this exciting chapter, we get a little of Mr. Knightley’s viewpoint! Mr. Knightley suspects symptoms of attachment between Frank (Who he does not like) and Jane, which Emma happily pooh-poohs. Plus, a quick discussion on the extinction of third places and the f…
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Ep. 668: Tech Wisdom | Chapter 40 / Volume 3, Chapter 4 Book talk begins at 6:32. Today’s episode is short and sweet. Emma tries very hard to learn her lesson. Additionally, we ask the question, “Why is Google stupid all of a sudden?” and discuss how difficult it is to achieve real in-depth knowledge with tech. -------------------------------------…
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Ep. 668: Tech Wisdom | Chapter 40 / Volume 3, Chapter 4 Book talk begins at 6:32. Today’s episode is short and sweet. Emma tries very hard to learn her lesson. Additionally, we ask the question, “Why is Google stupid all of a sudden?” and discuss how difficult it is to achieve real in-depth knowledge with tech. -------------------------------------…
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Ep. 667: Thank You For Your Faith | Chapter 39 / Volume 3, Chapter 3 Book talk begins at 5:49. Thank you for having faith in the stories that we listen to on CraftLit, for loving creation, and for sacrificing your time to great literature. --------------------------------------------------------------- • TIMOTHY SNYDER Video: The New Paganism: How …
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Ep. 667: Thank You For Your Faith | Chapter 39 / Volume 3, Chapter 3 Book talk begins at 5:49. Thank you for having faith in the stories that we listen to on CraftLit, for loving creation, and for sacrificing your time to great literature. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • by • • CraftLit’s socials: • Find everyt…
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Ep. 666: Cloud Fail | Chapters 37-38 / Volume 3, Chapters 1-2 Book talk begins at 17:05. And now for the beginning of volume 3! Things start to come together. Emma doesn’t like the idea that she's just like Mrs. Elton, and Jane Austen leaves us some important foreshadowing at the end of our chapters. ------------------------------------------------…
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Ep. 666: Cloud Fail | Chapters 37-38 / Volume 3, Chapters 1-2 Book talk begins at 17:05. And now for the beginning of volume 3! Things start to come together. Emma doesn’t like the idea that she's just like Mrs. Elton, and Jane Austen leaves us some important foreshadowing at the end of our chapters. ------------------------------------------------…
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Ep. 665: Point and Picken | Chapters 35-36 / Volume 2, Chapters 17-18 Book talk begins at 11:51. We’ve reached the last 2 chapters of volume 2! In this episode, we read a part of Jane Austen’s famous letter to her niece and generally just try to survive Mrs. Elton. --------------------------------------------------------------- • Mary BROOKS Picken…
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Ep. 665: Point and Picken | Chapters 35-36 / Volume 2, Chapters 17-18 Book talk begins at 11:51. We’ve reached the last 2 chapters of volume 2! In this episode, we read a part of Jane Austen’s famous letter to her niece and generally just try to survive Mrs. Elton. --------------------------------------------------------------- • Mary BROOKS Picken…
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Ep. 664: OPTs | Chapters 32-34 / Volume 2, Chapters 14-16 Book talk begins at 13:19. Chapter audio is at 50:37. Post-chapter book talk is at 1:46:56. This week’s episode is loaded with Jane Fairfax’s tact, Mr. Knightley’s dry sarcasm, and Emma’s snarky comebacks. That—plus some stuff about Hartfield and Maple Grove—and so much more! ---------------…
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Ep. 664: OPTs | Chapters 32-34 / Volume 2, Chapters 14-16 Book talk begins at 13:19. Chapter audio is at 50:37. Post-chapter book talk is at 1:46:56. This week’s episode is loaded with Jane Fairfax’s tact, Mr. Knightley’s dry sarcasm, and Emma’s snarky comebacks. That—plus some stuff about Hartfield and Maple Grove—and so much more! ---------------…
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Ep. 663: Mildred and Lacey | Chapters 29-31 / Volume 2, Chapters 11-13 Book talk begins at 13:45. Frank’s charm starts to fade. Emma begins to see the consequences of her meddling. But old habits die hard, and Emma starts thinking, maybe Frank could be useful in mending Harriet’s broken heart… -------------------------------------------------------…
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Ep. 663: Mildred and Lacey | Chapters 29-31 / Volume 2, Chapters 11-13 Book talk begins at 13:45. Frank’s charm starts to fade. Emma begins to see the consequences of her meddling. But old habits die hard, and Emma starts thinking, maybe Frank could be useful in mending Harriet’s broken heart… -------------------------------------------------------…
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Ep. 662: Buckle Up For Bates | Chapter 27-28 / Volume 2, Chapter 9-10 Book talk begins at 7:59. This delightful episode is a fun one! We talk recipes, music, and enjoy a lovely slice of life description of Highbury. --------------------------------------------------------------- • Mildred's goop! • Regular Grasmere Gingerbread • Gluten-free Grasmer…
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Ep. 662: Buckle Up For Bates | Chapter 27-28 / Volume 2, Chapter 9-10 Book talk begins at 7:59. This delightful episode is a fun one! We talk recipes, music, and enjoy a lovely slice of life description of Highbury. --------------------------------------------------------------- • Mildred's ! • • • • • • • • • • Last chance! Join our June raffle gi…
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Ep. 661: Mildred | Chapters 26 / Volume 2, Chapter 8 Book talk begins at 10:04. Emma's agenda for today: Chat with Frank. Play the piano. Shut down the idea of Knightley having the hots for Jane. --------------------------------------------------------------- • John Broadwood & Sons | Square Piano • Piano forte • Spinet • Spinet played by Marie-Ant…
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Ep. 661: Mildred | Chapters 26 / Volume 2, Chapter 8 Book talk begins at 10:04. Emma's agenda for today: Chat with Frank. Play the piano. Shut down the idea of Knightley having the hots for Jane. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • • • • • Pg 127 of the book • • • Mildred! • Time is running out! Join our June raf…
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Ep. 660: The Franky Doth Protest Too Much | Chapters 24-25 / Volume 2, Chapters 6-7 Book talk begins at 9:08. --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join our June raffle giveaway of the Author Clock! • Sign up for Nourish Therapeutic Yoga! CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel •…
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Ep. 660: The Franky Doth Protest Too Much | Chapters 24-25 / Volume 2, Chapters 6-7 Book talk begins at 9:08. --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join our June raffle giveaway of the ! • CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTo…
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Ep. 659: But Have You Tried Yoga? | Chapters 22-23 / Volume 2, Chapters 4-5 Book talk begins at 12:17. This is some of the snarkiest Jane Austen writing we've seen—and that says a lot. In this episode, we enjoy two chapters worth of just snark and sass about Mr. Elton and his new wife (who isn't Harriet!). ------------------------------------------…
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Ep. 659: But Have You Tried Yoga? | Chapters 22-23 / Volume 2, Chapters 4-5 Book talk begins at 12:17. This is some of the snarkiest Jane Austen writing we've seen—and that says a lot. In this episode, we enjoy two chapters worth of just snark and sass about Mr. Elton and his new wife (who isn't Harriet!). ------------------------------------------…
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Ep. 658: Huswifs | Chapters 19-21 / Volume 2, Chapters 1-3 Book talk begins at 11:35. This week, we chat with a woman who talks in hilariously long, winding sentences, often interrupting herself and losing her train of thought. Oh, and her niece—with a heartwarming backstory—joins us too! ------------------------------------------------------------…
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Ep. 658: Huswifs | Chapters 19-21 / Volume 2, Chapters 1-3 Book talk begins at 11:35. This week, we chat with a woman who talks in hilariously long, winding sentences, often interrupting herself and losing her train of thought. Oh, and her niece—with a heartwarming backstory—joins us too! ------------------------------------------------------------…
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