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 Host Heather Ordover explains historical references, vocabulary, and cultural context before each chapter so listeners can fully enjoy the story.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

Episodes

222: Part 2 of 2 — Bernice Bobs Her Hair 04.09.2011 55:19

Sections 1-3 of F. Scott Fitzgerald's story "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" here for you in Episode 221 Book talk begins at 8:30. Listen to 222 audio These shownotes also count for Episode 222: Are We There Yet? which ends the story (sections 4–6) Who was Annie Fellows Johnston , article on Women's Hairstyles PDF of what to do in an EarthQuake! (Thank you Renee!) *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything her...

221: Part 1 of 2 — Bernice Bobs Her Hair 27.08.2011 1:14:00

Sections 1-3 of F. Scott Fitzgerald's story "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" here for you today Who was Annie Fellows Johnston , article on Women's Hairstyles , Erté art: *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:/...

CRAFTLIT - END OF THE WOMAN IN WHITE HERE 14.08.2011 1:08

220: 3rd Epoch Marian Chs 7-9 — Woman in White (End of Book) 14.08.2011 1:01:13

Book talk begins at 31 min. Part of my new policy in trying to make the titles more useful on iPods and such things, the title is more descriptive than poetic—I'll do that for starts and ends now. I cringe at Feet on a Plane (a new horror film?), mourn the passing of my friend's 110 year old grandma , and read two new books: Sock Knitting: Master Class by Anne Budd indie bookstore link Sock Knitti...

219: 3rd Epoch Fosco — Woman in White 05.08.2011 52:51

This week, FOSCO! Fosco's narrative signals the penultimate chapter of The Woman in White ! Amazon link is still there—not throwing the baby out with the bathwater (plus, you might need Kindle Books!) but still happy to be supporting I've done some more knitting, but mostly more shopkeeping , blogging , and videotaping . *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitch...

218: 3rd Epoch Hartright Sec 5-7 — Woman in White 31.07.2011 1:58:33

Book talk begins at 20 min. Today The Woman in White , Walter Hartright's narrative, the story continued, sections v–vii. This week, I don't sleep. But then, neither did Penny . Does misery love company? Yes. Yes it does. Too tired to be bummed about missing Sock Summit. Sleepless at home is better than sleepless in an hotel. ish. The new shop is up and growing, new sock heel books are in the Rav...

217: 3rd Epoch Walter Sec 1-4 — Woman in White 24.07.2011 1:50:38

Book talk begins at 22 min. Listen to 217 audio Woman in White , The Story Continued, Walter Hartright, sections i–iv! *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 • Pintere...

216: 3rd Epoch Walter Sec 11 — Woman in White 19.07.2011 1:20:33

Book talk begins 18:50. Today Woman in White , Third Epoch, Walter Hartright's eleventh section--with a guest appearance from Missus Catherick! Doofus del Fuego Lives this week on the app, next week on the show! I show up and sign books in Vienna, VA , July 23rd, 2011. Neville Lives! As does his Sweater! Fish hats are cool, working on my skirt , Tristan socks STILL nearly done , WWMDfK? pix now up...

215: 3rd Epoch Walter Sec 10 — Woman in White 11.07.2011 1:09:10

Book talk begins 21:45. Today Woman in White , Third Epoch, Walter Hartright's tenth section! No Doofus del Fuego this week, though! Maybe next. They're nearly done. Fish hats (I'm late to the game, I know, but they're awesome and easy!), easy small shawl , Xmas headbands , Tristan socks nearly done, WWMDfK? pix now up on Rav , Facebook and the website (finally!), swatching for a sweater design DO...

214: 3rd Epoch Walter Sec 8-9 — Woman in White 04.07.2011 1:31:33

Book talk begins at 25 min. I have shelves! You have Walter Hartright reading the Third Epoch, sections viii-ix. Easy A and Midnight in Paris , loads of fun! Switch the book my DH is reading, Persuasion comment all about the Navy, no more Doofus this week, but soon! *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9 • P...

213: 3rd Epoch Walter Sec 5-7 — Woman in White 26.06.2011 1:28:14

Book talk starts at 16:30. Listen to 213 audio Today, the Third Epoch (Walter's narrative), sections v-vii of the Woman in White . Good to be back and start to feel "normal" ish. New and old friends surround me, as does humidity, heat, mosquitoes, and lightening bugs. Also lemonade and whiskey. What's not to love? Looking for a good pattern for a knitted A-line skirt. Anyone? Anyone? I'm sure you...

212: 3rd Epoch Walter Sec 1-4 — Woman in White 21.06.2011 1:30:22

Book talk begins at 33:33 Listen to 212 audio Still unpacking, but... If you're a teacher, ChopBard has a new book out for you (see incentive below). Really, seriously, the man's a goldmine. If you're a spinner, check out Cotton Spinning with the Takli , a DVD by Joan Ruane. She is a member of my old guild in Tucson and a wonderful teacher. Everyone loves her because she's incredibly loveable. I'v...

211: 2nd Epoch Marian Sec 10 — Woman in White 11.06.2011 56:46

Very little to report and very little time to do it in. Tucker's Walk Winery , Kentwell Hall's Tudor historical reenactment niftyness (go Lorna!) *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.co...

210: 2nd Epoch Marian — Woman in White 04.06.2011 39:17

210 - Epoch 2 - Marian Very little to report and very little time to do it in. Tucker's Walk Winery , Kentwell Hall's Tudor historical reenactment niftyness (go Lorna!) and a video of the same. Listen to: 208 audio 209 audio 210 audio 211 audio *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9 • Podcast site: http://cr...

209: 2nd Epoch Eliza Sec 2 — Woman in White 28.05.2011 1:10:13

I'm shipping everything that wont fit in the car. Seriously. I should have stock in UPS and USPS. Fun. Very little to report and very little time to do it in. Tucker's Walk Winery , Kentwell Hall's Tudor historical reenactment niftyness (go Lorna!) Listen to 208 audio And this widget might actually work to stream on-the-fly podcasts from my phone. Sing with me now: "On the Road Again... Just cain'...

208: 2nd Epoch Eliza Sec 1 — Woman in White 21.05.2011 1:11:37

207: 2nd Epoch Fairlie — Woman in White 06.05.2011 1:20:10

Happy Birthday-ness to CraftLit and me! The only news that isn't isn't in the show is that I found a foster mommy for our dogs while we try to find them a permanent home. Aside from that... carry on! Book talk starts around 5min. Listen to 207 audio *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9 • Podcast site: http...

206: 2nd Epoch Marian Sec 9-10 — Woman in White 23.04.2011 1:19:34

Book talk begins around 10 minutes. Listen to 206 audio . Jennie the Potter's show schedule (where you can get Briar Rose yarn and WWMDfK? patterns!), a reminder about the new Troubleshooter site for issues with the CraftLit App (iPhone, iTouch, Droid), and still crowing about the sock book for which my wee bitty socks grace the cover. Lookee! Please be sure to ask your LYS to stock the book. You...

205: 2nd Epoch Marian Sec 7-8 — Woman in White 17.04.2011 1:33:53

Book talk begins around 15 minutes. Listen to 205 audio . Just a few linky bits for you: my lovely cousin Amy's blog , Paul Riser's lovely essay , the Troubleshooter site for issues with the CraftLit App (iPhone, iTouch, Droid), help build an AT-AT to make America great again (giggle), and the sock book of which my wee bitty socks grace the cover. Lookee! *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything her...

204: 2nd Epoch Marian Sec 6 — Woman in White 09.04.2011 1:21:19

Book talk starts around 11 minutes. I'm strapped by Strep, but make it to the mic for you! Couple of links: Happy Catholic (book linked to from below widget) congrats to Julie Davis of Forgotten Classics podcast . WHOOT! *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9 • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: h...

203: 2nd Epoch Marian Sec 4-5 — Woman in White 02.04.2011 1:31:14

Book talk begins around 15 min. Listen to 203 audio Just a few bits and pieces: Road Trip info , things for sale plus dog info , a contract wafer John Bull wiki, Stockholm Syndrome wiki, Flatworld Knowledge's nifty online textbook plan, save the world by blogging, Cooperative Press' Kickstarter Campaign , and a new free eBook for you from me! *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://ww...

202: 2nd Epoch Marian Sec 3 — Woman in White 28.03.2011 58:27

Book talk begins around 9 min for 201, almost immediately on 202. Just a few things for 201— (um...not two THOUSAND one)... Judith Martin's book "Common Courtesy" on Jefferson's "problem" linked to in the widget below, How To Be Aliterate article, Road Trip 2011 --This Time It's East, and that's about it. Some extra info for 202, "Still Breaking"—This is a concertina , this is what they mean by "...

201: 2nd Epoch Marian Sec 1-2 — Woman in White 23.03.2011 1:34:28

Book talk begins around 9 min for 201, almost immediately on 202. Just a few things for 201— (um...not two THOUSAND one).. Judith Martin's book "Common Courtesy" on Jefferson's "problem" linked to in the widget below, How To Be Aliterate article, Road Trip 2011 --This Time It's East, and that's about it. Some extra info for 202, "Still Breaking"—This is a concertina , this is what they mean by " c...

200: 1st Epoch Marian Sec 1-2 — Woman in White 12.03.2011 1:33:44

Nearly five years since we started, we hit the big two-oh-oh. Whoot! Book talk begins around 9 min. Listen to 200 audio Thank you to the 70 or so of you who participated in Thing 1's Science Fair. He's a very happy scientist with a dumpster load of data. Little more for you here in the shownotes, just a couple of goofy links. This just in-- build a Roman Aqueduct with yarn , Molskein-friendly foun...

199: 1st Epoch Gilmore Sec 3-4 — Woman in White 04.03.2011 56:50

Book talk begins around 10 min. Listen to 199 audio Not to be confused with Dueling Banjos. Forgot to give you this link info last episode— Is there an oligarchy in the dark underbelly of knitting ? This just in-- build a Roman Aqueduct with yarn ! And today, more important information from Mister Vincent Gilmore, solicitor. *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftl...