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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272: Book 4, Chapters 9 -12 - Gulliver's Travels - End of Book
05/10/2012 Duration: 01h40minPart 4, Chapters 9–12 of Gulliver's Travels. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! * * * The Bizness: This week . Yay! ! Love ! Thank you, Julie, for sharing this: Think you just might want to travel with , the Fabulous , and me? Next summer so the teachers can go? To…Ireland? In order to make this trip a reality we need numbers. If you're reasonably interested and would like to be on the mailing list for this trip, please Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list Spread the word and have any friends-or-family who might be interested in joining you sign up too. Dianne will use these numbers and we'll let you know the details via the email you provide. You can , to your followers, too. And Be on the show! * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you. Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyon
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271: Book 4, Chapters 7 & 8 -- Gulliver's Travels
28/09/2012 Duration: 01h34minPart 4, Chapters 7–8 of Gulliver's Travels. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! * * * The Bizness: This week we're brought to you by Maggie at and the creator of the cards is a listener! Go take a look at her shop! Support CraftLit wonderfulness! The folks have nifty things to buy for ! They also have the very nice going on! for your viewing pleasure (and ), and Ken Alaba's awesome book! Think you just might want to travel with , the Fabulous , and me? Next summer so the teachers can go? To…Ireland? In order to make this trip a reality we need numbers. If you're reasonably interested and would like to be on the mailing list for this trip, please Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list Spread the word and have any friends-or-family who might be interested in joining you sign up too. Dianne will use these numbers and we'll let you know the details via the email you provide. You can , to your followers, too. And Be on the show!
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270: Book 4 Chapters 5 & 6 -- Gulliver's Travels
22/09/2012 Duration: 01h11minPart 4, Chapters 5–6 of Gulliver's Travels. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! Arlington—home of the Handknitters Guild of North Central Texas ROCKS! The Dallas Handknitters Guild ROCKS! ROCKS! Texas Barbeque ROCKS! Go! Eat! Knit! Make more friends for Cheddar! * * * The Bizness: New patterns in and from Around the World with the original hat design coming from ME!!! This week we're brought to you by Audible! Visit for your free audiobook and trial subscription. Audible just started a . I've been listening to —not Alfred Molina, maybe, but the Husband is happy. A PSA on the term "y'all" and its benefits, an and the is now for sale for the rest of the world. Spread the word, wouldja? Maggie at and the creator of the cards is a listener! Go take a look at her shop! Support CraftLit wonderfulness! Think you just might want to travel with , the Fabulous , and me? Next summer so the teachers can go? To…Ireland? Would you be intereste
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269: Book 4 Chapters 3 & 4 - Gulliver's Travels
14/09/2012 Duration: 39minPart 4, Chapters 3-4 of Gulliver's Travels! Thank you. Thank you so much. My son's surgery went smashingly and his ear is looking fantastic. We meet with the surgeon in DC tomorrow and will know what he thinks then, but I think it's a smashing success. Because of you.Thank you. * * * The Bizness: I have another couple of patterns in and from Around the World with the original had design coming! This week we're brought to you by Audible! Visit for your free audiobook and trial subscription. Audible just started a and we just listened to (who can do no wrong—Alfred, call me. I'm just saying...). and checkout the —for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) Think you just might want to travel with , the Fabulous , and me? Next summer so the teachers can go? To…Ireland? Would you be interested? In order to make this trip a reality we need numbers. If you're reasonably interested and would like to be on the mailing list for this trip, please Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list
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268: Book 4 Chapter 1 & 2 - Gulliver's Travels
08/09/2012 Duration: 01h07minPart 4, Chapters 1-2 of Gulliver's Travels Thank you. Thank you so much. My son's surgery went smashingly and his ear is looking fantastic. We meet with the surgeon in DC tomorrow and will know what he thinks then, but I think it's a smashing success. Because of you.Thank you. * * * The Bizness: I have another couple of patterns in Mittens and from Around the Worldwith the original had design coming! This week we're brought to you by Audible! Visit for your free audiobook and trial subscription. Audible just started a and we just listened to (who can do no wrong—Alfred, call me. I'm just saying...). and checkout the —for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) Think you just might want to travel with , the Fabulous , and me? Next summer so the teachers can go? To…Ireland? Would you be interested? In order to make this trip a reality we need numbers. If you're reasonably interested and would like to be on the mailing list for this trip, please Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list
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267: Book 3 Chapters 10 & 11 - Gulliver's Travels
31/08/2012 Duration: 36minPart 3, Chapter 10-11. Before I get to anything else, a huge thank you to everyone (). We will now be able to get to LA, eat, and transport ourselves to-and-from the surgery and purchase any and all meds for my son. The only little thing I can do is , so it's going through mid-night Tuesday for you..Thank you.Thank you somuch. * * * The Bizness:I wonder what Swift would have done with or 's for that matter! and checkout the —for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) And what if I told you that we might be able to travel together again with the Fabulous Diane? And what if I told you we might be able to go in the summer so the teachers can go? And what if I told you that it might—just might—be a trip to…Ireland? Would you be interested? Well, in order to make this trip a reality we need numbers. If you're reasonably interested and would like to be on the mailing list for this trip, please Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list Spread the word and have any friends-or-family who migh
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266: Book 3, Chapter 7-9 -- Gulliver's Travels
24/08/2012 Duration: 01h20minPart 3, Chapter 7-9 of Gulliver's Travels Before I get to anything else, a huge thank you to everyone (). We will now be able to get to LA, eat, and transport ourselves to-and-from the surgery and purchase any and all meds for my son. The only little thing I can do is , so it's going through mid-night Tuesday for you..Thank you. Thank you somuch. * * * The Bizness: I wonder what Swift would have done with or 's for that matter! and checkout the —for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) And what if I told you that we might be able to travel together again with the Fabulous Diane? And what if I told you we might be able to go in the summer so the teachers can go? And what if I told you that it might—just might—be a trip to…Ireland? Would you be interested? Well, in order to make this trip a reality we need numbers. If you're reasonably interested and would like to be on the mailing list for this trip, please Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list Spread the word and have any f
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265: Book 3, Chapter 6 - Gulliver's Travels
17/08/2012 Duration: 55minPart 3, Chapter 6 of Gulliver's Travels. and checkout the —for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) Maybe try for your first ! Go ! Be on the show! * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have new classes in Dallas and VA!). Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 31-32 of more Chaucer and (GASP) Wuthering Heightsto come! Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver and . Srously! Checkitout! grab the code 265's book talk begins at 11:30
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264: Book 3, Chapter 5 - Gulliver's Travels
10/08/2012 Duration: 01h27minPart 3, Chapter 5 of Gulliver's Travels. and what to do to (beyond, you know… avoid getting them). —for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) Maybe try for your first ! with the cute (and effective) row counters and the , Oct 5–7, 2012; contact . NEW GENIUS APP from ! Donate during Aug 2012 and get put in the running for your OWN COPY OF brought to life by Sally Holt, the brilliance behind Knit Companion! I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at site in two mini- and one full-course (More choices! More affordable! More customizeable)! Loading... * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have new classes in Dallas and VA!). Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters
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263: Book 3, Chapter 4 - Gulliver's Travels
03/08/2012 Duration: 28minPart 3, Chapter 4 in Gulliver's Travels. Not much newsy. Gotta run. link to Tin of Tans Christine—for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) In case you need it, the pattern for but please let me know if you've come up with a different genius way to construct your own! Let's link! Newsy bits coming soon from ! Interview recorded! More when I'm back! Big fun! No Whammies! I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at site in two mini and one full course (more affordable and more customizeable)! • Full Sock Heels Class • • Mini-Class • • Mini-Class • Come and have fun with me! * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have a Ning Class going up!). Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio ever
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262: Book 3, Chapter 3 - Gulliver's Travels
27/07/2012 Duration: 39minPart 3, Chapter 3 of Gulliver's Travels in 262 and Chapter 4 in 263. TIME SENSITIVE INFO—HOT OFF THE PRESSES! Go , enter the code 'craftlit' and save over 30% off the one-year cover price of the new (full disclosure: I'm a contributor). Coupon expires 3 August, 2012. Fly! Go! Buy! Not much newsy.Gotta run.Link to Tin of Tans Christine—for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) In case you need it, the pattern for but please let me know if you've come up with a different genius way to construct your own! Let's link! Newsy bits coming soon from ! Interview recorded! More when I'm back! Big fun! No Whammies! I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at site in two mini and one full course (more affordable and more customizeable)! • Full Sock Heels Class • • Mini-Class • • Mini-Class • Come and have fun with me! * * * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have a Ning Class going up!). Ent
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261: Book 3, Chapters 1 & 2 - Gulliver's Travels
20/07/2012 Duration: 01h30minPart 3, Chapters 1–2 of Gulliver's Travels. Some adult themes in this one, guys. Caution with the kiddies. Band camp video on it's way on the website. Link to Tin of Tans Christine. did a profile of me! on Etsy The Anime film In case you need it, the pattern for but please let me know if you've come up with a different genius way to construct your own! Let's link! Newsy bits coming soon from ! More next week! Winnnahs of the June 2012 incentive? copy goes to Joanne, while the embroidery kits go to Ashley and Tammy. Congratulations! (I love "Where Do They Make Balloons?") I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at site in two mini and one full course (more affordable and more customizeable)! • Full Sock Heels Class • • Mini-Class • • Mini-Class • Come and have fun with me! * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have a Ning Class going up!). Enter your email below and click the button
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260: Book 2, Chapters 7 & 8 - Gulliver's Travels
13/07/2012 Duration: 01h22minPart 2, Chapters 7–8 of Gulliver's Travels. Fun stuff: Christine's , (you'll be receiving this pattern on the iPhone/Droid app or if you are a Subscribing Supporter (see upper right sidebar for how to subscribe). Forgot to tell you, --there are a LOT more very cool women over there. I'm awed to be in their company. The link for you. Kickstarter Campaign: Mapuche Documentary and the (thank you to for getting the word out about those awesome bits!). I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at site in two mini and one full course (more affordable and more customizeable)! • Full Sock Heels Class • • Mini-Class • • Mini-Class • Come and have fun with me! * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have a Ning Class going up!). Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * AGAIN Forgot to announce June incentive—will do
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259: Book 2 Chapter 6 - Gulliver's Travels
06/07/2012 Duration: 01h24minPart 2, Chapter 6 of Gulliver's Travels. Fun stuff: The poltergeist storm (); Talmud page Storm Wrawth in Loudon County (this, btw, is nothing!) (sorry, cannot get my links to work for Audible! Argh!) Op-Ed; . I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at site in two mini and one full course (more affordable and more customizeable)! Come and have fun with me! My for my destash-o-rama still rolling along! * * * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have a Ning Class going up!). Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * Forgot to announce June incentive, gorgeous embroidery kids from Mighty Distractible AND a Copy of KCC!. Will do next week! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 15–19 of and the beginning of CHAUCE
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258: Book 2, Chapters 4 & 5 - Gulliver's Travels
29/06/2012 Duration: 49minPart 2, Chapters 4–5 of Gulliver's Travels. Fun stuff: I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at site in two mini and one full course (more affordable and more customizeable)! Come and have fun with me! And QUICKLY have fun with ! Deadline approaches! My for my destash-o-rama still rolling along! * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have a Ning Class going up!). Enter your email and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * New June incentive, gorgeous embroidery kids from Mighty Distractible AND a Copy of KCC!. Donate for a chance to win! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 15–16 of . Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver. The end. grab the code Book talk starts at 4:15 and you can listen t
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257: Book 2 Chapter 3 - Gulliver's Travels
22/06/2012 Duration: 48minPart 2, Chapter 3 of Gulliver's Travels. Fun stuff: I'll be teaching at and also teaching my Sock Heels class at site in (more affordable and more customizeable)! Come and have fun with me! And have fun with I'm on it! My for my ! , (YES!) and more coming from Hunter, in on its way, with the split-shaft hook (heaven), Valerie sent in and Tara sent in and . The is up! Gulliver Art! Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have a going up!). Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * New June incentive, gorgeous embroidery kits from AND now a copy of , too (you can see the cover above)! Donate for a chance to win! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to and patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 10–12 of . Defarge 2—”—this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver. The e
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256: Book 2, Chapter 2 - Gulliver's Travels
15/06/2012 Duration: 01h06minPart 2, Chapter 2 of Gulliver's Travels. Fun stuff: I'll be teaching at and also teaching my Sock Heels class at site in (more affordable and more customizeable)! Come and have fun with me! And have fun with I'm on it! My for my ! , (YES!) and more coming from Hunter, in on its way, with the split-shaft hook (heaven), Valerie sent in and Tara sent in and . The is up! Gulliver Art! Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have a going up!). Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * New June incentive, gorgeous embroidery kits from AND now a copy of , too (you can see the cover above)! Donate for a chance to win! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to and patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 10–12 of . Defarge 2—”—this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver. Th
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255: Book 2, Chapter 1 - Gulliver's Travels
08/06/2012 Duration: 01h08minBook 2, Chapter 1 of Gulliver’s Travels. Fun stuff: I'll be teaching at and also teaching my Sock Heels class at site! Come and have fun with me! And have fun with ! My for my destash-o-rama starting at 8pm EST 6/8/2012! Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like—Surprise! I have a Ning Class going up!). Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * New June incentive, gorgeous embroidery kids from Mighty Distractible. Donate for a chance to win! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar and Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 7–9 of . Defarge 2——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , I think you’ll agree, rocks the Gulliver text. grab the code Book talk begins at 16 or so, 255
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254: Chapter 8 - Gulliver's Travels
01/06/2012 Duration: 50minChapter 8 of Gulliver’s Travels. Fun stuff: I'll be teaching at Come and have fun with me! The back pain book is and the running book is The apps are , , and the Atlantic Monthly article is . * * * April/May 2012 incentive winner is TERRI! I'll be eamiling you shortly. New June incentive, gorgeous embroidery kids from Mighty DistractibleDonate for a chance to win! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar and Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! Defarge 2——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , I think you’ll agree, rocks the Gulliver text. grab the code Book talk begins at 11 or so, 254
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253: Chapter 7 - Gulliver's Travels
25/05/2012 Duration: 01h10minChapter 7 of Gulliver’s Travels. Fun stuff: I'll be teaching at Come and have fun with me! Also check out Syne's new audiobook of the classic by Linda Collier Ligon! ! And my interview with the fabulous and wonderful of ! * * * April/May 2012 incentive—Your veddy own Defarge PAC (Don’t Lose Your Head!) t-shirt. Donate or subscribe to be put into the running for a shirt! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar and Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! Defarge 2——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , I think you’ll agree, rocks the Gulliver text. grab the code Book talk begins at 35 or so, 253