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Chapters 4–5 of Persuasion! Links for you! film Nuit Blanche from on ; (That's Mr. Jefferson to you and me!); (go listen to samples of the new books there!); ; Bath Link: Congrats to the Feb Incentive winner: Jamie of NY!!! March Incentive: by Meg McElwee Ann and Kay from Mason-Dixon with their Grey Gardens Spoof Things I didn't mention but are nifty anyway: A keeps the Dr away. A and ; OH! And the Knucks pic! And what not to do in Tucson! more

Today we start Persuasion! (Let the rejoicing begin!) Our Librivox version is read by (the really quite excellent) . Chapters 1-3 and not much else except...we say a hearty "WHOOT!" to Rachael Herron (you probably know her as ) on the eve of her very first book release! Very exciting stuff. You can pick it up at your local bookstore, Target, and the ubiquitous online book venues. And if you're looking to expand your crafty blog horizon, may I recommend two of Rachael's other venues? and . Here's a link to an excerpt from , Rachel's new book--the first in a series. Oh, and most importantly: . Even if you can't donate, please put a link back to their page on your blogs. They do so much for us.

Love, romance, societal drama, and a dash of wit so sharp it could slice through butter! Persuasion is the crème de la crème of Jane Austen's works, and we're here to unravel its charm together. So, get your petticoats and top hats ready, friends! It's time to get Austen-tatious with Persuasion!

Book chat begins around 11 minutes in. - End of Book! Yowsa! Yes, the end of Flatland. End of my romance with math...or my infatuation that turns out to be completely misleading like how that guy was who I dated while I was teaching at the reading school who... um...TMI? Infatuation? Maybe. Because I fooled myself into thinking I could balance my checkbook if I understood Flatland. There is no Transitive Property in my life. (by Rick Riordan)! Read the book...not so much the movie thing... And that's about it! Have a great time until I get back with Persuasion (thanks Meg!). Link to !

Book talk begins at: 25:45 I conquer Greenland. (And there was much rejoicing…) Some links: ! How do I love the ? SOoooo much! Link to Christen Haden’s book “”; Terry Pratchett‘s ; “” based on a Timbaland song (see below) and the nifty work of the , and, um… Donnegal Tweed in #809 teal, anyone? Don’t forget the February Incentive book: ! And congrats to Marianne of CA who won Enchanted Adornments, the January Incentive book!     Lyrics to “Too Late…” Halfway across the globe And we're standing on new ground Screaming 'cross the waves You can't hear a sound There's no fair trials, no trade, no liberties No tea We've colonized America; we won't stand for tyranny, Oh king And it's too late to apologize It's too late I said it's too late to apologize It's too late We've paid your foolish tax, read the acts And they just won't do We want to make it clear, we believe this much is true All men were created with certain Unalienable rights Among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit Of happiness And it's too late t

Chapters 15-17 of Flatland! Whoot! Know what a smooth operator is? A sphere! Trust me. This week's links: interview with (in which he discusses--wait for it--Flatland!!!), podcast promo, (my new writing home). proof of my spinniness Listen to episode 157 Book talk starts around 12 minutes.

Book talk begins at: 22:30 The Encounter begins!!! Meanwhile, back at the ranch...it's raining. And... tornado...ing? How does one say that? We here are unused to your strange terminology and bizarre windy ways. Some links: Great TechKnitting with links to lots of great and very smart ideas (expensive sock yarn etc); the latest TwistCollective ; PopKnits  with this thick ; a very useful (and comprehensive) ; a link to the ; Craftzine article on how Emboriderer Jenny Hart; --a EWE-topia of all things knitterly (get it? I didn't make it up--it's hers); some pretty patterns here in the . And finally: How do we love thee, Big Bang Theory!!!! Go Flatland! Karen in Surrey BC: says to checkout the “excellent film version of this story from 1961 called with Deborah Kerr.” (Warning: SCARY!) And I blew it and owe an apology to Groucho. He’s the one who said, “I wouldn’t join any club that would have me as a member” was Groucho. And Shannon filled me in on another of his zingers for Flatland — Women should be obscene an

We finish the background info to Flatland today (and you thought we were already IN the story, didn't you!) and next episode head into... The Encounter! Da Da Duuuuummmmmmm This week some fun for you (, , ), I wax rhapsodic over the , find the (yes!), and knit, knit, spin, and knit. AH! And I find a (like the Yarn Harlot) who actually SHOWS HER TENSIONING! Cool (and one just for ), ANOTHER (my former student), a you might want to pass around, an article about a provocativeit'll make sense when you listen to the episode), funny comic on force, and our December Incentive Winners: Andrew, Melanie, and Robin! OH! And I forgot to say: I found an amazing with a spectacular list of podcasts! (Yeah, we're on there too, but there are new ones I've not heard of. V exciting!) January Incentive book: ! Book talk begins at: 21:00 Listen to 154

Christmas knitting (nearly) done. Still working on Welsh Heel socks for Auntie, sock yarn hat (for scroll down a bit) pattern for the hat , useful , cool and , and nifty . And the artwork for chapter 9: And for 154: The Boys Are Back! A link to their , and , , and (which we didn't talk about) and Daniel Klein's latest fiction, . Last week's iPhone extra! The pattern! Only available via CraftLit through February! Get yer copy now (and while you're at it, check out other great work!)

Christmas knitting (nearly) done. Still working on Welsh Heel socks for Auntie, sock yarn hat (for scroll down a bit) pattern for the hat , useful, cool and , and nifty . And the artwork for chapter 9: And for 154: The Boys Are Back! A link to their , and , , and (which we didn't talk about) and Daniel Klein's latest fiction, . Last week's iPhone extra! The pattern! Only available via CraftLit through February! Get yer copy now (and while you're at it, check out other great work!) NOTE: Very soon there will be no more comments accepted on this site. Please go to Craftlit.com if you wish to leave a comment.

Flatland begins at episode 149 Wedding: Done! (successfully too!) Happy Sister (red) Happy Hub-to-Be (with Uke) Semester Grades: Done! (mostly successfully) November Winners: Posted! Gayle of CA will receive by our own Amy S. Foster and Elizabeth of MA will receive ! Checkout the December Incentive ! Let me know if you're interested! Anglo-Saxon! On Interweave books to check out: , , and . Some MathPhobe books we mentioned: ; ²; ; ; (haven't read it, but it's by the same guy--and I loof him!); Danica McKellar's . And, you know...the shawl and pin. Whoo hoo!   Wedding Shawl--blocked Shawl Pin (sterling silver hammered wire)"  Book talk starts at 30 min, fig 1 at 45 min, fig 2 at 47 min, and fig 3 at 50 min. Listen to 152 photo of the Sister by .

Hope everyone in the US had a satisfying Thanksgiving--in every way. Food. Family. Fun. Life is good on this end, if looking a bit beans-and-rice for the next bit. But I can't complain. It's certainly better than being A. Square. Don't forget to check out the if you have the right platform in your pocket or purse--should be available and working world-wide now. And know that I've triple-checked and the good people at Wizzard Media (where the podcast is hosted) are indeed working towards getting apps up for other smart phone platforms. I am relieved. And excited. iPhone app from the previous episode. November Incentive Winner announced in next episode. Book talk for 151 begins around 13 minutes in. Play here:

Start of Flatland  is up and running. We have seven days to get it, rate it, and take over the world (or at least 50 million members therein). Please enjoy responsibly. Coming soon! Interview Number 2 with the charming comedy team of  (I'm not-so-secretly in love. Yes, the Husband knows).   Flatland! My Dad's melodious voice will only be gracing us briefly before he has to go rescue the university (or a small part thereof). Many of our readers will be...CraftLit Volks! Huzzah! Do Not Fear The Math. (Or maybe fear it just a little bit.)   wages on! Can't donate? Just pass the info on. I so deeply appreciate the support! And here's the link to the . Oh! And Susan's interview with me at ! What fun we had! (You can probably tell.) Listen to the audio , booktalk starts around 20 min in.

Prologue to Flatland. O so many things to link to!  Here are some links to..., the Jean Reno movie , !, Flatland needs  (text in left sidebar of link).  More iPhone app information will come as I know it. Those of you who indulge, I'll try to make sure the launch isn't TOO bumpy.

Hold on tight as we dive into a place where math, imagination, and absurdity collide, Edwin A. Abbott's timeless masterpiece, Flatland! So, grab your finest polygonal hat, put on your imagination goggles, and trust me, it's not just your ordinary book; it's a portal to a parallel universe of geometrical wonders!

And...CUT! Today we end The Scarlet Letter. It's sad. I'm just sayin'. Oh...! Listen for the extended deadline for the 2009 Challenge! Whoopie! Book Talk starts around 19min. But, on the happy side of things: new book (a signed copy of) is our October Incentive! Donate and get your name put into the hat. And I forgot to say, I'm counting donations to as well as to CraftLit directly. ! Also, if you're looking for a rollicking good time, check out Dragon of Trelian from . Support not only a great book, but a great writer and friend (you DID read , didn't you?) Also check out the great pattern for a ! Love this! !. ! And...I'm out of exclamation points.

Listening to Jeeves. Rolling around laughing while listening. And while we're at it, Evelyn Waugh's Decline and Fall made me laugh in the most horrible way. 2009 Challenge! GET THEM IN PRONTO! And a New Challenge! iPhone App Patterns! Listen for details. October Incentive! A signed copy of Amy S. Foster's new novel When Autumn Leaves! Did I mention it was signed? Because she loves CraftLit and therefore, loves you too. Only a few seats left on the CraftLit/ trip. Get 'em while you can! Even if you're not positive you can go, better safe than sorry! And thank you Rita for introducing me to ! Never have I seen a character captured so perfectly in...a...stuffed animal... Don't forget to checkout the (look to the left sidebar to check on the progress).

Oy vey! Can't wait to find a headache remedy! (One more week...) Or learn more Yiddish. That might take my mind off the pain. Only two episodes left before the 2009 CraftLit™ Challenge! Get 'em in. And on that note--go reserve your space on the London, Bath, and Wales trip! Even if you're not positive you can go...better safe than sorry. Checkout the "how to" info via the link above. But here are some links for you: 's new album Debris is one to check out if you like jazzy, Southern Rock (you'll be able to tell she came up in Atlanta at the same time as the Indigo Girls--you can listen to some songs from the site), our winners for the September Incentives are , , and Donna! Yay! A nice site if you need to (who doesn't?), some paper , and more than you ever wanted to know about the brought to you by Arizona 4-H.