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CraftLit - Serialized Classic Literature for Busy Book Lovers

Heather Ordovercraftlit.com
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. * * 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 --Classic Audiobooks: because loving great books in a busy world is tough--

Episodes

Ch 4 Part 1 - Vindication - Wollstonecraft

Full Video Series at Mary Wollstonecraft Eats the Rich and Eviscerates the Haters 00:00 Opening 01:07 I Have Notes 03:28 Challenges of Change and Freedom 09:57 Education and Women's Dependency 12:49 Women's Power and Societal Expectations 14:04 Equal Education and Virtue 17:45 Critique of Chivalry and Courtesy 20:38 Conclusion and Upcoming Content 21:35 START of Chapter 4 and Women's Degradation 24:19 The Role of Reason and Rationality 29:04 Cultural and Societal Influences 31:16 The Pursuit of ...

Jan 27, 20251 hr 8 minSeason 35Ep. 7

Ch 3 - Vindication - Wollstonecraft

Full Video Series at Mary Wollstonecraft goes off on Rousseau, hoisting him with his own Petard, as it were.* 00:00 Opening 00:57 I Have Notes 06:26 CHAPTER 3 06:44 Introduction to Bodily Strength and Gender 07:34 Misconceptions About Genius and Health 10:21 The Superiority Debate: Men vs. Women 11:43 ROUSSEAU Footnote: Why Women Can't ________ 17:38 Education and Female Virtue 19:01 EXTENSIVE FOOTNOTE from Mr. Day's "Sandford and Merton", Vol III 22:30 Critique of Rousseau's Views on Women 27:1...

Dec 31, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 35Ep. 6

Twelfth Day of CraftLit - 2024

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 Audi...

Dec 25, 20243 hr 48 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Eleventh Day of CraftLit - 2024

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...

Dec 24, 20243 hr 38 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Tenth Day of CraftLit - 2024

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) Enoc...

Dec 24, 20243 hrSeason 1Ep. 10

Ninth Day of CraftLit - 2024

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 na...

Dec 24, 20242 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Eighth Day of CraftLit - 2024

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 someti...

Dec 21, 20242 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Seventh Day of CraftLit - 2024

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 Stock...

Dec 20, 20242 hr 38 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Sixth Day of CraftLit - 2024

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 Chris...

Dec 19, 20242 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Fifth Day of CraftLit - 2024

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 t...

Dec 18, 20242 hr 56 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Fourth Day of CraftLit - 2024

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 -...

Dec 17, 20242 hr 38 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Third Day of CraftLit - 2024

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". ...

Dec 16, 20242 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Second Day of CraftLit - 2024

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! 🎁 We’re unwrapping A Cornish Christmas Play by William Sandys, The Christmas Gift That Came To Rupert, What Makes Christmas Christmas, Chaparral Christmas, plus a second serving of Told After Supper. Happy listening! If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY TWO A Cornish C...

Dec 15, 20242 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 2

First Day of CraftLit - 2024

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 ...

Dec 14, 20242 hr 59 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Ch 2 pt 2 - Vindication - Wollstonecraft

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 Re...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 35Ep. 5

Ch 2 pt 1 - Vindication - Wollstonecraft

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 Deif...

Dec 05, 202448 minSeason 35Ep. 4

Ch 1 - Vindication - Wollstonecraft

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. S...

Nov 19, 202440 minSeason 35Ep. 3

INTRO - Vindication - Wollstonecraft

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 I woke up November 6th and knew it was time to do...

Nov 19, 202419 minSeason 35Ep. 2

START - Vindication - Wollstonecraft

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 I woke up November 6th and knew it was time to do what I'd been meaning to for years: record and share Mary Wollstonecraft's remarkable "A Vindication on the ...

Nov 19, 202428 minSeason 35Ep. 1

678: Chs 53 - END — Emma

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? 😬 With weddings, surprises, and a little robbery to spice things up, you have to hear how it all ends. Join us for one last str...

Oct 25, 20241 hr 22 minSeason 37Ep. 31

677: Ch 52 — Emma

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://cra...

Oct 18, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 37Ep. 30

676: Chs 50-51 — Emma

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’...

Oct 11, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 37Ep. 29

675: Ch 49 — Emma

Ep. 675: Not So Secret History | Chapter 49 / Volume 3, Chapter 13 Book talk begins at 13:23. "If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more." Tell us we're not the ONLY ones squealing over what may be the most romantic sentence in CraftLit history. We've hit the turning point in the story here. Harriet is in love with Knightley. Knightley certainly seems to be in love with Harriet. And Emma's heartbroken. The tension begins to unwind in this chapter, but not without leaving a few k...

Oct 04, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 37Ep. 28

674: Chs 47-48 — Emma

Ep. 674: Subtle Snarks and Revelations | Chapters 47-48 / Volume 3, Chapters 11-12 Book talk begins at 9:47. Heads up: New Halloween quilt in October coming up for 2 weeks only! Emma faces some hard truths about herself in this one while Jane Fairfax and Frank’s secrets also come to light. We also have some lovely listener feedback on gluten-free thickening agents like arrowroot for gravies. Tip: You can use tapioca flour too. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • •...

Sep 27, 20242 hr 35 minSeason 37Ep. 27

673: Chs 45-46 — Emma

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. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • Can you use arrowroot in a gravy for people who can't have flour? Let us know ...

Sep 20, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 37Ep. 26

672: Ch 44 — Emma

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 part of the conversation! --------------------------------------------------------------- • ! • • • • CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Joi...

Sep 13, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 37Ep. 25

671: Ch 43 — Emma

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 (Hutcheson is NOT listed, but all his students are) • CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Faceboo...

Sep 04, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 37Ep. 24

670: Chs 42 — Emma

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. --------------------------------------------------------------- • Pic of Box Hill • Jane Austen’s Donkey Cart • • • • • • • • Do you know what hautboy strawberries taste like? Let us know at 1-206-350-16...

Aug 30, 20241 hr 25 minSeason 37Ep. 23

669B: Interlude

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! --------------------------------------------------------------- Per : “'Gypsies' have been stereotypical outcasts in the British imagination for centuries. But this ...

Aug 23, 202414 minSeason 37Ep. 22

669: Ch 41 — Emma

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 feeling of community. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • • Pembroke tables • Bone Spelling Alphabet • Have any ins...

Aug 15, 202455 minSeason 37Ep. 21