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Ep. 653: I've Been Sandersoned Book talk begins at 4:34. Today is a standalone chapter! Covering commonplace books, enigmas, and riddles. This may be one of the only chapters in Emma where I actually feel sorry for Elton. --------------------------------------------------------------- • Last chance to join our raffle giveaway of Susan's bookmark and coaster set! • Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson •...

Ep. 652: Valid, But Not Sound Book talk begins at 9:54. Emma does a lot of Emma-ing. Her arguments are valid and shared with great conviction, but are they true? --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join our raffle giveaway of Susan's bookmark and coaster set! • Join our Howl's Moving Castle book party on April 25, 2024 by becoming a Patreon subscriber at the Jane Eyre...

Ep. 651: Confirmation Bias Book talk begins at 8:16 Emma's matchmaking prowess is in full swing! Will her plans for Harriet end in a fairytale ending, or is disaster lurking just around the corner? And who is this guy named Frank? --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join the raffle giveaway of Susan's bookmark and coaster set! • Anna Worden's Mini-Booklets • Elegant E...

Ep. 650: In Memoriam Book talk begins @ 15:34 Time to meet our delightful and bubbly (did we also mention meddlesome?) protagonist! --------------------------------------------------------------- • This month's giveaway: Susan's bookmark and coaster set! • Highbury Family-Tree Chart • Plum Deluxe Loose Leaf Tea on Instagram | YouTube • Balls of Regency Era • Adapt or Perish: Emma, Part 1 (Ep. 85)...

We are finally back! 🥳 But before we dive into all things Emma, we're peeking behind the curtain today to discover all the juicy stuff to better understand Jane Austen's world when she wrote Emma. Buckle up, because this is going to be one heck of a ride. --------------------------------------------------------------- • This month's giveaways: Susan's bookmark and coaster set! • My smock shirt •...

Ep. 648: I'm Going to Have a Drink! Book talk begins @ 08:02 It's the end of the end! Thank you everyone for listening to The Three Musketeers with us. January Postcards The Last Homely House - The pencil pouch Heather's Bag with folded bindings Here's the origin of today's title: The Untouchables Reference for the Voltaire 1749 Money Too Many Notes CraftLit Bulletin Board CraftLit in Denmark and...

Ep. 647: Junebugging in January! Book talk begins @ 21:05 Milady kills the lady, and now it's time to get revenge...dy Junebugging - A Cleaning Method for ADHD/ADD, Autism, & Depression Maladaptive Daydreaming and "Junebugging" The Man in the Iron Mask CraftLit Bulletin Board CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and go through the artistic and literary heart of...

Ep. 646: What I Did! Book talk begins @ 25:59 From Milady's schemes to Rochefort's dreams... LeAnn asked if I REALLY meant that Manchurian Candidate was a great comedy. She was right to wonder - I was thinking satire (like DARK satire) and said comedy instead. I blame long-COVID brain. But thank you to LeAnn for catching that. Important note: we are currently working on getting the Patrons Sponsor...

Ep. 645: Another New Year! Book talk begins @ 10:57 We've switched from Milady the Captive to Milady the Evil Genius. Sorry Felton! CraftLit Bulletin Board CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and go through the artistic and literary heart of Denmark and Sweden with Heather ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have insp...

Ep. 644: Destashify! Book talk begins @ 2:06 It's been five days, time to get a bit serious for Milady! Destashify CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and go through the artistic and literary heart of Denmark and Sweden with Heather ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise thi...

Just to let you know, Ep. 644 will be out on January 5th, 2024. The Twelve Days of CraftLit caused a wee bit of a storage issue, but fret not! 644 will be in your ears next week. ❤️ Happy New Year!

Twelfth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgunNjBjOxo&ab AUDIO ONLY: https://craftlit.com/1st-day-2023/ On the twelfth day of CraftLit, grab your cocoa and settle in, as we unwrap the final chapters of E.T.A. Hoffmann's tale, 'Nutcracker and Mouse-King.' Get ready for a festive finale that's sure to dance its way into your holi...

Eleventh Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgunNjBjOxo&ab AUDIO ONLY: https://craftlit.com/1st-day-2023/ On the eleventh day of CraftLit, join us as we continue onwards to chapters 7-9 from E.T.A. Hoffmann's 'Nutcracker and Mouse-King.' Brace yourselves for more enchantment and adventure in this festive tale! If you missed the...

Tenth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgunNjBjOxo&ab AUDIO ONLY: https://craftlit.com/1st-day-2023/ On the tenth day of CraftLit, join us for a festive treat as we take on the first six chapters of E.T.A. Hoffmann's 'Nutcracker and Mouse-King.' Immerse yourself in this holiday classic where toys spring to life, and a whimsica...

Ninth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgunNjBjOxo&ab AUDIO ONLY: https://craftlit.com/1st-day-2023/ On the ninth day of CraftLit, we embark on another journey with three tales of Christmas magic. From the heartwarming 'Christmas on Wheels' narrated by David Wales, to Samuel McCord Crothers' 'Christmas and the Literature of Di...

Ep. 643: Giving Mood! Book talk begins @ 5:07 Wellp...Milady's still in captivity. Isis Astarte Diana, Eketa Demeter, Kali, Inana Eloa ou la Soeur des Anges Éloa by Alfred de Vigny (translated by Alan D. Corré) CraftLit Bulletin Board CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and go through the artistic and literary heart of Denmark and Sweden with Heather ! Visit the ch...

Eighth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgunNjBjOxo&ab AUDIO ONLY: https://craftlit.com/1st-day-2023/ On the eighth day of CraftLit, we've got a delightful triple treat! First up, we've got the dramatized charm of "Christmas Every Day" by William Dean Howells,. Then, explore the profound connection between Christmas and the sp...

Seventh Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgunNjBjOxo&ab AUDIO ONLY: https://craftlit.com/1st-day-2023/ On the seventh day of CraftLit, join us for a CraftLit Exclusive: 'A Spin for the Ages' by Bob Greenberger. This not-so-typical holiday story features a young boy, a devilish opponent, and a dreidel game that might just spin...

Sixth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgunNjBjOxo&ab AUDIO ONLY: https://craftlit.com/1st-day-2023/ On the sixth day of CraftLit, we dive into a heart-warming tale by Elizabeth Gaskell - "Christmas Storms & Sunshine." Enjoy the story! CraftLit: North and South https://craftlit.com/book/north-south/ The Brontes: Wild Geniu...

Fifth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgunNjBjOxo&ab AUDIO ONLY: https://craftlit.com/1st-day-2023/ On this fifth day of merriment, we're unwrapping a literary treasure that promises to captivate your imagination – " The Truce of God " by the talented Mary Roberts Rhinehart. World War I novel: The Amazing Interlude - https://...

Fourth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgunNjBjOxo&ab AUDIO ONLY: https://craftlit.com/1st-day-2023/ Welcome back to the 12 Days of CraftLit! Today, we're diving into the enchanting tale of The Christmas Scene at Camelot of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". It's romance with a capital R and maybe a touch of holiday magic. If...

Third Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgunNjBjOxo&ab AUDIO ONLY: https://craftlit.com/1st-day-2023/ On this third day of CraftLit, we're diving into a festive double feature: Mrs. Charles J Woodbury's "The Potato Child" and O. Henry's "Gift of the Magi." Cozy up for an evening of holiday magic and heartwarming narratives that...

Second Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgunNjBjOxo&ab AUDIO ONLY: https://craftlit.com/1st-day-2023/ Welcome back to the second day of the Twelve Days of CraftLit, and in this one, we are covering the second half of Jerome K. Jerome's "Told After Supper". So sit back, relax, and enjoy! If you missed the other days, here's a q...

Ep. 642: Tie That Chi Into a Merry Little Bow! Book talk begins @ 5:23 How to survive captivity (with Milady): Master the art of dramatic faints, flirty banter, and surprise serenades! Radiolab's " The Interstitium " Day One of the Twelve Days of CraftLit CraftLit Bulletin Board CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and go through the artistic and literary heart of D...

First Day of CraftLit It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we've got something special lined up for you—twelve days of festive cheer, cozy tales, and holiday magic! Today marks the kickoff of our 12 Days of CraftLit, and we're diving first into the timeless charm of Jerome K. Jerome's classic short story, "Told After Supper." You can grab the annotated audiobook (without the crafty chats)...