Heather Ordover

CraftLit

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CraftLit — Annotated Audiobooks for Busy PeopleLove classic literature…or wish you did? CraftLit is a weekly podcast featuring classic audiobook chapters paired with entertaining literary commentary that makes great books easier—and more fun—to understand. Host Heather Ordover explains historical references, vocabulary, and cultural context before each chapter so listeners can fully enjoy the story. Think of it as a global book club for classic literature, perfect for listening while commuting, crafting, walking, or doing chores. CraftLit has been in continuous weekly production since 2006, ma...

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Heather Ordover

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308: Bk 1 Chs 7-8 — Age of Innocence 20.07.2013 1:08:39

Book Talk begins at 20min Ormolu Gainsborough Daniel Huntington woman "drooping" against an armchair in black velvet Alexandre Cabanel How to measure a horse (video) Esther and Ahasuerus C-spring Barouche Debrett's REALLY COOL SITE–scroll (way!) down to see the china and silver Isabey Miniatures The Enhanced eBook (EeBook) for The Age of Innocence is out! This includes the first eight chapters-wor...

307: Bk 1 Chs 5-6 — Age of Innocence 13.07.2013 1:05:35

Edith Wharton's Age of Innocence , chapters 5–6, with many thanks to our reader, Brenda Dayne . Book Talk begins at 12:30 Rolodex (just in case you're too young to remember) Declining an invitation (Miss Manners) Patroon Spuyten Dyvel The Enhanced eBook (EeBook) for The Age of Innocence is out! This includes the first six chapters' worth of text, links to the podcast audio, discussion questions an...

306: Bk 1 Chs 3-4 — Age of Innocence 05.07.2013 59:54

Edith Wharton's Age of Innocence , chapters 3–4, with many thanks to our reader, Brenda Dayne . Book Talk begins at 12:17 The Bouguereau art The Caravaggio art Aigrettes Cabbage Rose carpet design Second Empire The Tuileries *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9 • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Faceboo...

305: Bk 1 Chs 1-2 — Age of Innocence (Start of Book) 28.06.2013 1:14:02

Edith Wharton's Age of Innocence , chapters 1–2. With many thanks to our reader, Brenda Dayne . Book Talk begins at 9:07 The Alienist Sort of almost a tulle tucker Victorian Pen Wipers Victorian under-bosom Girdle The Josephine Look The Tuileries Faust Opera summary Men's Pumps Men's Patent Leather Oxfords *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join th...

CRAFTLIT - START AGE OF INNOCENCE HERE 28.06.2013 4:33

Today, 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 unconve...

Canterville Ghost Sneak Peek 15.06.2013 51:56

It occured to me that you haven't a clue what beauty awaits you in "The Canterville Ghost" ! This was subscriber-only audio which now lives in the Shoppe . 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 here. Th...

Bleak Sneak Peek 04.06.2013 47:36

Just in case you wondered what the heck was up with Bleak House on the subscriber feed (and why ANY one would want to listen to something called Bleak anything) I thought you might enjoy a sneak peek. (Details on Streaming Subscriber option ; details on Download-only Subscriber option ) This is a sneak peek of chapter 1. And in case you were wondering what the EeBooks are, this is a link to the st...

CRAFTLIT - END OF JANE EYRE HERE 25.05.2013 1:13

304: Chs 37-38 — Jane Eyre (End of Book) 25.05.2013 1:33:46

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre , chapters 37 & 38. Our reader, Elizabeth Klett has rocked Jane Eyre for us! Book talk starts at 17:20 The BBC recreated the Netherfield Ball for the 500th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice ( YouTube video ). The next book is... Age of Innocence by Edith Warton, narrated by Brenda Dayne . *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitc...

303: Ch 36 — Jane Eyre 17.05.2013 1:02:32

Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre , chapter 36. Our reader, Elizabeth Klett continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! Book talk starts at 27:30 min *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9 • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/...

302: Ch 35 — Jane Eyre 10.05.2013 1:27:06

Jane Eyre , chapter 35. Our reader, Elizabeth Klett continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! Book talk starts at 37min *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9 • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: h...

301: Ch 34 — Jane Eyre 03.05.2013 1:24:26

Jane Eyre , chapter 34. Our reader, Elizabeth Klett continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! Book talk starts at 12 min *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9 • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest:...

300: Ch 33 — Jane Eyre 27.04.2013 56:57

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre , chapter 33. Our reader, Elizabeth Klett continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! Game Theory: Jane Austen Had It First — Jane Austen was a seminal thinker in the as-yet-unnamed science of game theory, the author Michael Chwe maintains in his new book. (via listener Sarah) *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newslet...

299: Ch 32 — Jane Eyre 19.04.2013 1:03:40

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre , chapter 32. Our reader, Elizabeth Klett continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! Book talk starts at 27:13 a Jane Eyre film and television adaptation round up by CarrieS The Great Gatsby as a 1987 Nintendo Game *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9 • Podcast site: http://craftlit.c...

298: Ch 30-31 — Jane Eyre 12.04.2013 1:04:01

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre , chapters 30-31. Our reader, Elizabeth Klett continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! Book talk starts at 7:31 *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9 • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/c...

297: Ch 29 — Jane Eyre 05.04.2013 47:55

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre , Chapters 29. Our reader, Elizabeth Klett continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! Book talk starts at about 5:28 *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9 • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/group...

296: Ch 28 — Jane Eyre 30.03.2013 1:04:55

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre , Chapters 28. Our reader, Elizabeth Klett continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! Book talk starts at about 5:15 *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9 • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/group...

295: Ch 27 — Jane Eyre 22.03.2013 1:19:15

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre , Chapters 27. Our reader, Elizabeth Klett continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! Book talk starts right away Victorian Divorce A very interesting article from the London Times . 23 May 1853! *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9 • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: http...

295: Ch 26 — Jane Eyre 22.03.2013 50:36

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre , Chapter 26. Our reader, Elizabeth Klett continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! Book talk starts at about 7:34 *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9 • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups...

294: Ch 25 — Jane Eyre 15.03.2013 55:04

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre , Chapters 25. Our reader, Elizabeth Klett continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! Book talk starts at about 13:33 *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9 • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/grou...

293: Ch 24 — Jane Eyre 09.03.2013 1:08:38

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre , Chapters 24. Our reader, Elizabeth Klett continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9 • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https:/...

292: Ch 22-23 — Jane Eyre 01.03.2013 1:23:03

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre , Chapters 22 and 23. Our reader, Elizabeth Klett continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! Book talk starts at 24 min To help you navigate this chapter: A stile allows passage through a fence or boundary. Ignis Fatuus is the phosphorescent light found hovering over swampy ground at night *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Jo...

291: Ch 21 — Jane Eyre 21.02.2013 1:09:23

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre , Chapter 21. Our reader, Elizabeth Klett continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! To help you navigate this chapter: Crape and mourning non-controversial words A Merino Pelisse Cottage bonnet *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9 • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https...

290: Ch 20 — Jane Eyre 13.02.2013 1:01:34

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre , Chapter 20. Our reader, Elizabeth Klett continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! Book talk starts at 13:13 Fun fact: We believe that most films have not filmed Chapters 19 or 20. Check out Episode's 288's comments for a link to a youtube video where they got Blanche right . Smelling salts , aka volatile salts, when used, release ammonia gas gas that triggers an inhalation...

289: Chs 18-19 — Jane Eyre 08.02.2013 1:26:12

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre , Chapters 18–19. Our reader, Elizabeth Klett continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! Book talk starts at 11:48 Rules for Tableau Charades Rebecca and Eliezer at the well Bridewell A casket for your pearls and jewels. A deal table is plain pine table. A Horn Lantern was often used to illuminate the Tudor Kitchen. Girandole is an ornamental branched candlestick or lighting...