Synopsis
***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 *
Episodes
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BOO! Masque of the Red Death
30/10/2013 Duration: 37minBONUS EPISODE-"Masque of the Red Death", because... tis the season! And because Jon Scholes ROCKS! So, to celebrate, I thought I should give you easy links to some other seasonal audio: Link to "" episode Link to "" episodes Link to , and The first story I did for Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, "" And while I can't knit right now, if you can or want to, you should check out . UPDATE: I had this all set to go out automatically, but I know word has been spreading on the interwebs and my radio silence while taking an hour nap this morning incited panic on Facebook. The upshot: I'm fine. I'm typing slowly with one hand b/c my left arm is useless, probably for two or three more days. After getting the flu and then pneumonia last winter, I got flu and pneumonia shots Tuesday morning... in the same arm. This is evidently not something my body liked and it has rebelled. Ungodly pain hits when I move my left arm. But I've currently got it pinned to me, Napoleon-like, and good doctor drugs let me get some rest. So.
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321--Book 2, Chapter 21 -- Age of Innocence
25/10/2013 Duration: 01h21sEdith Wharton's , Book 2, chapter 21, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . October Giveaways You have until October 31st to win a copy of OR . Grounded NEWSFLASH: Not only but now the ! I am so, so overwhelmed and excited to know that you like Rosie as much as I do. You can see (and purchase) the To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and sock puppet theater (you heard me) join the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks). Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: nada Our Sponsors: Crafty News: Podcaster Throwdown The rules are: There are no rules! No just kidding, but we are treating it a bit like a playground style throwdown, so there aren’t many rules. It basically boils down to this: Listeners may donate to multiple podcast teams (but each individual hat will only count toward one team). Follow the when making your hats. () It’s looking l
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320-- Book 2, Chapter 20 -- Age of Innocence
18/10/2013 Duration: 52minEdith Wharton's , Book 2, chapter 20, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . October Giveaways You have until October 31st to win a copy of OR . Grounded Wow! Thank you for the and the equally ! I am so, so overwhelmed and excited to know that you like Rosie as much as I do. You can see (and purchase) the More info about our and how you can share based on the book at the . To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and sock puppet theater (you heard me) join the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks). Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: Our Sponsors: Crafty News: Podcaster Throwdown The rules are: There are no rules! No just kidding, but we are treating it a bit like a playground style throwdown, so there aren’t many rules. It basically boils down to this: Listeners may donate to multiple podcast teams (but each individual h
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319—Book 2, Chapter 19 -- Age of Innocence
11/10/2013 Duration: 50minEdith Wharton's , Book 2, chapter 19, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . NEW October Giveaway The Sepember Giveaway for went to Kristine M (paperback) and Tracee T (digital). You have until October 31st to win a copy of our new book—Sweet and Simple Baby Crochetby Kristi Simpson. Grounded is out!!! And getting some which I've been trying to keep up with on the website. (@53 min on and at ) Find out about the new sock patterns based on characters from the book, our , and how you can share based on the book at the . Our first sock pattern went out to pre-orders but is available for you to . To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and sock puppet theater (you heard me) join the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks). Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: (wrong era, but the black offset the sable nicely… if you're into furs, anyway...) (and ) Hande
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318--Chapter 18 -- Age of Innocence
27/09/2013 Duration: 49minEdith Wharton's , chapter 18, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Final Throes of the September Giveaway for . You have until September 31st. Last month Cheryl W won the yarn from Meg and Rosemary C won a copy of Big Foot Knits by doing . See how easy it is to win! Grounded Sneak Peek 2 is here!!! The is up! (This one with the looooovvveee interest showing up!) Find out about the new sock patterns based on characters from the book, our , and how you can share based on the book at the , and find out more about the complementary sock pattern you'll get free if you or, if you're not ready to pre-order, you can find out more via the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks). Literary Links of interest for this chapter: Our Sponsors: Crafty News: Podcaster Throwdown The rules are: There are no rules! No just kidding, but we are treating it a bit like a
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317--Chapter 17 -- Age of Innocence
20/09/2013 Duration: 52minEdith Wharton's , chapter 17, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . New Giveaway for . You have until September 31st. Last month Cheryl W won the yarn from Meg and Rosemary C won a copy of Big Foot Knits by doing . See how easy it is to win! Baby Lily News and updates She is home! Thank you for your Help Grounded Sneak Peeks 2 is here!!! The is up! (This one with the looooovvveee interest showing up!) Find out about the new sock patterns based on characters from the book, our , and how you can share based on the book at the , and find out more about the complementary sock pattern you'll get free if you or, if you're not ready to pre-order, you can find out more via the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks). Literary Links of interest for this chapter: Susan said about St Augustine: This evening as I was going to a class at Flagler College I was listening
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316-- Chapter 16 -- Age of Innocence
13/09/2013 Duration: 01h16minEdith Wharton's , chapter 16 , with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . New Giveaway for . You have until September 31st. Last month Cheryl W won the yarn from Meg and Rosemary C won a copy of Big Foot Knits by doing . See how easy it is to win! Baby Lily News and updates She is home! Thank you for your Help Grounded Sneak Peeks are here!!! The is up! Find out about the new sock patterns based on characters from the book, our , and how you can share based on the book at the , and find out more about the complementary sock pattern you'll get free if you or, if you're not ready to pre-order, you can find out more via the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks). Literary Links of interest for this chapter: Our Sponsors: Crafty News: Sweet and Simple Baby Crochet (with the cutest bunting EVER) Another awesome Zentangle book Podcaster Throwdown The
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315--Chapter 15 -- Age of Innocence
06/09/2013 Duration: 01h01minEdith Wharton's , chapter 15 , with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . New Giveaway for . You have until September 31st. Last month Cheryl W won the yarn from Meg and Rosemary C won a copy of Big Foot Knits by doing . See how easy it is to win!!! Baby Lily News and updates—please share Grounded Sneak Peeks are here!!! The is up! Find out about the new sock patterns based on characters from the book, our , and how you can share based on the book at the —and find out more about the complementary sock pattern you'll get free if you or And if you're not ready to pre-order, you can find out more via the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks). Literary Links of interest for this chapter: Our Sponsors: Crafty News: Podcaster Throwdown The rules are: There are no rules! No just kidding, but we are treating it a bit like a playground style thr
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314--Chapter 14 -- Age of Innocence
30/08/2013 Duration: 53minEdith Wharton's , chapter 14, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks). Last two days to sign up for Baby Lily News and updates—please share Grounded Sneak Peeks are on their way For sneak peeks and up-to-the-minute release news and join the ! Find out about our new patterns based on characters from the book, the pattern you'll get free if you , our , freebies, and how you can share based on the book at the . | | | Literary Links of interest for this chapter: (a translated page) Our Sponsors: Crafty News: Do you have any insight on how to cook London Broil? Leave info in the comments please! enter the raffle . Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: the (it's a cool page!) for the martha stewart award There's a new for CraftLit! The and continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were or
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313--Chapter 13 -- Age of Innocence
23/08/2013 Duration: 36minEdith Wharton's , chapter 13, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks). To sign up for Baby Lily News and updates—please share | | | Literary Links of interest for this chapter: —the play they're watching at the start of the chapter Our Sponsors: Crafty News: Good enter the raffle . Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: Sign up for updates and special releases for my new book ! Find out about our , freebies, and how you can share at the Find out more about the YA novel Grounded (This will include sneak peeks and goodies on the day of the release for those who sign up and pre-order!) There's a new for CraftLit! continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to ): , , , , and . is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same con
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312: Chapter 12 -- Age of Innocence
16/08/2013 Duration: 45minEdith Wharton's , chapter 12, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks). To sign up for Baby Lily News and updates—please share | | | Literary Links of interest for this chapter: Our Sponsors: Crafty News: enter the raffle . Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: Sign up for updates and special releases for my new book ! Find out more about the YA novel Grounded (This will include sneak peeks and goodies on the day of the release for those who sign up and pre-order!) There's a new for CraftLit! continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to ): , , , , and . is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Booktalk begins at 4:06 Want a button? grab the code The Age of Inno
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311-- Chapter 11 -- Age of Innocence
09/08/2013 Duration: 39minEdith Wharton's , chapter 11, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks). To sign up for Baby Lily News and updates—please share | | | Literary Links of interest for this chapter: "" "" (a really REALLY big painting) The Age of Innocence is updated weekly—at the same time as the podcast—so you can follow along in time with the 'cast. Get your copy right now! (note: the ePub file works on iPads) Pick your preferred Format EeBook (pdf) $19.00 USD EeBook (ePub) $19.00 USD When you click on the "buy now" link to purchase your Age of Innocence Enhanced eBook, you will leave this site and go to PayPal. You will then be directed to a page with instructions for delivery. Remember: the book matches the podcast. Currently the EeBook includes the first sixchapters, loads of links, discussion questions, writing prompts—and is
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310--Chapter 10 -- Age of Innocence
02/08/2013 Duration: 54minEdith Wharton's , chapter 10, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks). To sign up for Baby Lily News and updates | | | Literary Links of interest for this chapter: pair of black 's "" "" by / The Age of Innocence is updated weekly—at the same time as the podcast—so you can follow along in time with the 'cast. Get your copy right now! (note: the ePub file works on iPads) Pick your preferred Format EeBook (pdf) $19.00 USD EeBook (ePub) $19.00 USD When you click on the "buy now" link to purchase your Age of Innocence Enhanced eBook, you will leave this site and go to PayPal. You will then be directed to a page with instructions for delivery. Remember: the book matches the podcast. Currently the EeBook includes the first sixchapters, loads of links, discussion questions, writing prompts—and is updatable every week.
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309--Chapter 9 -- Age of Innocence
27/07/2013 Duration: 55minEdith Wharton's , chapter 9, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks). To sign up for | | | Literary Links of interest for this chapter: by drawn by a The Age of Innocence is updated weekly—at the same time as the podcast—so you can follow along in time with the 'cast. Get your copy right now! (note: the ePub file works on iPads) Pick your preferred Format EeBook (pdf) $19.00 USD EeBook (ePub) $19.00 USD When you click on the "buy now" link to purchase your Age of Innocence Enhanced eBook, you will leave this site and go to PayPal. You will then be directed to a page with instructions for delivery. Remember: the book matches the podcast. Currently the EeBook includes the first sixchapters, loads of links, discussion questions, writing prompts—and is updatable every week. Our Sponsors: is sponso
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308– Chapters 7 & 8 -- Age of Innocence
20/07/2013 Duration: 01h08minEdith Wharton’s , chapters 7– & 8, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens’ (not so) . To sign up for | | | Literary Links Of Interest For This Chapter: The for The Age of Innocence is out! This includes the first eight chapters-worth of text, links to the podcast audio, discussion questions and writing prompts. Each week your book is updated as the next podcast is released. This EeBook is updated weekly—at the same time as the podcast—so you can follow along in time with the ‘cast. Get your copy right now! (note: the ePub file works on iPads) Pick your preferred Format EeBook (pdf) $19.00 USD EeBook (ePub) $19.00 USD When you click on the “buy now” link to purchase your Age of Innocence Enhanced eBook, you will leave this site and go to PayPal. You will then be directed to a page with instructions for delivery.Remember: the book matches the
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307 - Chs 5 & 6 - Age of Innocence
12/07/2013 Duration: 01h05minEdith Wharton's , chapters 5–6, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . — the current Premium subscriber book (c. 7/2013), Charles Dickens' . | | | Literary Links of interest for this chapter: (just in case you're too young to remember) The for The Age of Innocence is out! This includes the first six chapters' worth of text, links to the podcast audio, discussion questions and writing prompts. Each week your book is updated as the next podcast is released. What does an EeBook look like? Here are sample pages from a previous book: Enchanced eBooks (EeBooks) will include the complete digital text when the podcast/book is complete. Direct link icons take you to the and mp3 audio. That way you can listen to the chapter in the background while letting your eyes see the words on the page. Each chapter—or set of chapters—contained in a podcast file concludes with discussion questions for book groups and writing prompts for students—making
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306 - Chs 3 & 4 -- Age of Innocence
05/07/2013 Duration: 59minEdith Wharton's , chapters 3–4, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . — current Premium Book (in 6/2013), Charles Dickens' . Literary Links of interest for this chapter: Our Sponsors: is sponsoring a giveaway of one of to one lucky winner! Please see the Rafflecopter below to enter through July 31, 2013, to be included in this giveaway. You may choose from among the pendants pictured in the show notes. Rafflecopter will randomly pick a winner in August. Crafty News: Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: "Keep it Weird" is a reference to my quickie trip to Austin this week (the referenced gainful employment) where I got to see and Fam. V nice. continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to ): , , , , and . is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Want a button? grab the code Book Talk begins a
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305--Chs 1 & 2 -- Age of Innocence [Start of Book]
28/06/2013 Duration: 01h14minEdith Wharton's , chapters 1–2. With many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . explained—current book, Charles Dickens' . Literary Links of interest for this chapter: Our Sponsors: is sponsoring a give-away of one of to one lucky winner! Please comment on any of the of the show notes for Age of Innocence through July 31, 2013 to be included in this give-away. You may choose among from the pendants pictured in the shownotes. Heather will random-number pick a winner in August. Congratulations to the winner of ... ciproano aka PuffyGriffnclaw on Rav! Crafty News: 's is currently available for download for $2.99. Not only do you get a straight-forward pattern, Lisa includes mini-tutorials on how to measure and cut the correct amount, how to sew into a skirt shape, how to make an elastic casing, and more! and ?! Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: is now available. Purchase it directly from or via . Congrats , , and ! con
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CRAFTLIT - START AGE OF INNOCENCE HERE
28/06/2013 Duration: 04minToday, we're setting the dial to the glorious Gilded Age, where scandalous secrets are whispered behind fans and high society can't get enough of their grand soirées! That's right, it's time to dive into the captivating world of Edith Wharton's Age of Innocence! Join us as we explore the intricacies of Newland's heart, torn between tradition and the desire for something more passionate and unconventional. Will he choose duty over love, or will he dare to break free from the shackles of societal expectations? Cue the dramatic music!!
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Canterville Ghost Sneak Peek
14/06/2013 Duration: 51minIt occured to me that you haven't a clue what beauty awaits you in ! This was subscriber-only audio which now lives in the . It's such a hidden gem of Oscar Wilde's I started to feel bad that more of you didn't know how fantastic is is. So. Here! This is most of the first bit. There are three parts which make up the whole book. If you want it, you can get it The Age of Innocence starts June 28, 2013. In my effort to be more efficient, I've also created two email lists: one for folks who are one for folks who have been around for awhile but (travel, new books, surveys for next books) when and if there are newsy bits Hope that's good and useful for y'all! See you in two weeks!