Edith Wharton’s , chapters 7– & 8, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the .  — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens’ (not so) . To sign up for     |  |  |    Literary Links Of Interest For This Chapter: The  for The Age of Innocence is out! This includes the first eight chapters-worth of text, links to the podcast audio, discussion questions and writing prompts. Each week your book is updated as the next podcast is released. This EeBook is updated weekly—at the same time as the podcast—so you can follow along in time with the ‘cast. Get your copy right now! (note: the ePub file works on iPads)   Pick your preferred Format EeBook (pdf) $19.00 USD EeBook (ePub) $19.00 USD   When you click on the “buy now” link to purchase your Age of Innocence Enhanced eBook, you will leave this site and go to PayPal. You will then be directed to a page with instructions for delivery.Remember: the book matches the podcast. Currently the EeBook includes the first eight chapters, loads of links, discussion questions, writing prompts—and is updatable every week.     Our Sponsors:  is sponsoring a give-away of one of  to one lucky winner! Please see the Rafflecopter below to enter through July 31, 2013 to be included in this give-away. You may choose from among the pendants pictured in the shownotes. Rafflecopter will randomly pick a winner in August.       Crafty News: Author Interview: Amy Crook of  and . . The  and . . . My new  is up. And, of course, you can always go to my first love, .  and used KC to work on my . Lots of  KALs happening right now. .     General News:  continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to): , , , , and .  is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is .   Book Talk begins at 20min       Want A Button? grab the code  

Edith Wharton's , chapters 5–6, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . — the current Premium subscriber book (c. 7/2013), Charles Dickens' . | | | Literary Links of interest for this chapter:  (just in case you're too young to remember) The for The Age of Innocence is out! This includes the first six chapters' worth of text, links to the podcast audio, discussion questions and writing prompts. Each week your book is updated as the next podcast is released. What does an EeBook look like? Here are sample pages from a previous book: Enchanced eBooks (EeBooks) will include the complete digital text when the podcast/book is complete. Direct link icons take you to the  and  mp3 audio. That way you can listen to the chapter in the background while letting your eyes see the words on the page. Each chapter—or set of chapters—contained in a podcast file concludes with discussion questions for book groups and writing prompts for students—making the EeBooks useful for ESL students and homeschooling families. This EeBook is updated weekly—at the same time as the podcast—so you can follow along in time with the 'cast. Get your copy right now! (note: the ePub file works on iPads) Pick your preferred Format EeBook (pdf) $19.00 USD EeBook (ePub) $19.00 USD When you click on the "buy now" link to purchase your Age of Innocence Enhanced eBook, you will leave this site and go to PayPal. You will then be directed to a page with instructions for delivery. Remember: the book matches the podcast. Currently, the EeBook includes the first six chapters, loads of links, discussion questions, writing prompts—and is updatable every week.   Our Sponsors: My book The Ocean at the End of the Lane — You can get it by clicking "go"--> if you already have an Audible account Search for audiobooks: is sponsoring a giveaway of one of to one lucky winner! Please see the Rafflecopter below to enter through July 31, 2013, to be included in this giveaway. You may choose from among the pendants pictured in the show notes. Rafflecopter will randomly pick a winner in August. Crafty News: My which you can get at . And, of course, you can always go to my first love, . Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: If you're sad, read these My sister really is Snow White—the animals all love her   continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to ): , , , , and .  is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Brené Brown--first video (in case you missed it) Book Talk begins at 12:30 Want a button? grab the code

Edith Wharton's , chapters 3–4, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . — current Premium Book (in 6/2013), Charles Dickens' . Literary Links of interest for this chapter: Our Sponsors: is sponsoring a giveaway of one of to one lucky winner! Please see the Rafflecopter below to enter through July 31, 2013, to be included in this giveaway. You may choose from among the pendants pictured in the show notes. Rafflecopter will randomly pick a winner in August.   Crafty News: Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: "Keep it Weird" is a reference to my quickie trip to Austin this week (the referenced gainful employment) where I got to see and Fam. V nice.  continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to ): , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Want a button? grab the code Book Talk begins at 12:17

Edith Wharton's , chapters 1–2. With many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . explained—current book, Charles Dickens' . Literary Links of interest for this chapter: Our Sponsors: is sponsoring a give-away of one of to one lucky winner! Please comment on any of the of the show notes for Age of Innocence through July 31, 2013 to be included in this give-away. You may choose among from the pendants pictured in the shownotes. Heather will random-number pick a winner in August. Congratulations to the winner of ... ciproano aka PuffyGriffnclaw on Rav! Crafty News: 's  is currently available for download for $2.99. Not only do you get a straight-forward pattern, Lisa includes mini-tutorials on how to measure and cut the correct amount, how to sew into a skirt shape, how to make an elastic casing, and more! and ?! Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: is now available. Purchase it directly from or via . Congrats , , and !  continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to ): , , , , and .  is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way.  Music in this series is . Want a button? grab the code   Book Talk begins at 9:07

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 unconventional. Will he choose duty over love, or will he dare to break free from the shackles of societal expectations? Cue the dramatic music!!

It occured to me that you haven't a clue what beauty awaits you in ! This was subscriber-only audio which now lives in the . 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 The Age of Innocence starts June 28, 2013. In my effort to be more efficient, I've also created two email lists: one for folks who are one for folks who have been around for awhile but (travel, new books, surveys for next books) when and if there are newsy bits Hope that's good and useful for y'all! See you in two weeks!

Just in case you wondered what the heck was up with Bleak House on the (and why ANYone would want to listen to something called Bleak anything) I thought you might enjoy a sneak peek. (Details on ; details on ) This is a sneak peek of chapter 1. And in case you were wondering what the EeBooks are, this is a link to the start of the Enhanced eBook of Bleak House Chapter 1 as a . We're still working on getting an ePub for iOS version and a Kindle version (formatting for these platforms is REALLY weird and wonky—but we're close). The EeBooks link out to the CraftLit and JtB audio as well as helpful contextual links from the book text itself. Direct icon-links go to the and mp3 audio which covers the indicated chapter   Still a few spaces left for online in a face-to-face book group chat about Jane Eyre! 8:30am EDT, 1:30pm EDT, and 9:30pm EDT are the times on Wednesday June 5 (which gets almost every timezone at something like a convenient hour).

Charlotte Brontë's , chapters 37 & 38. Our reader, has rocked Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . New option explained. Book Discussion: Heather is hosting an hour-long online, face-to-face book group where we can chat about the end of Jane Eyre! Where: Google Hangout, May 26, 2013 9:30pm EDT How: Bonus: You'll get a copy of the new as part of your attendance fee!  Literary Links of interest: The BBC recreated the Netherfield Ball for the 500th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice (). The next book is... by Edith Warton, narrated by . The next subscriber book is... Bleak House by Charles Dickens, narrated by Mil Nicholson. Our Sponsors: Sponsored Audiobook link: Want to add an audiobooks with benefits experience? . More Heather: Not one of the lucky nine able to join ? What me to come talk or teach at your guild or store? Subscribe to my calendar and learn more about my classes and speaking engagements . Recent interviews: , , , This is a Squiddle (see right), a character from . I want to sell this pattern but can't seem to get an answer re: licensing or permission from . Help? Crafty News: Our narrator, is on a mini US Tour right now: This weekend, May 26 & 27th, she's teaching at the in Nampa, Idaho. On June 14th-15th, she is , Designer of 's , 's , technical editor extraordinaire, is now also a Author, with her new book which is available for preorders. If that weren't enough, she's host of our . You can keep up with all our KALs by subscribing ! was very busy this week! These titles are now in pre-order: , (Laura was ) , edited by , forward by and is now available. 's class is  Use this link for a 50% discount! The second volume of the  series, , is now available! The print edition is now available, pre-ordered copies shipped last week. Please ! You can also to receive news about upcoming books in this series. Preview the patterns on or .   General Newsy Bits: The . Read more there and tell your homeschooling friends. . By Our and What (Else) Would Madame Defarge Knit? Illustrator through May 29th. —the more that comes in the more cool stuff can come out of their brains! Plus it's a really cool book! Curious about ? Listener Henriette Roued-Cunliffe explains.  is spiffified—and holds some stand-bys: , , and  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also there. And best, ! The audio has been completely reprocessed for an improved books with benefitsexperience. If you want to subscribe to get exclusive subscriber-only premium content, you can  or . Same content, either way.     grab the code   Book talk starts at 17:20 you can listen to it .

Charlotte Brontë's , chapter 36. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Thank you to all who voted to support and at ! New option eplained. Our Sponsors: Sponsored Audiobook link: Want to add an audiobooks with benefits experience? . Please respond to this from Libsyn, our audio host. This demographic information will help provide relevant advertising. NOTE: you can leave the email blank, all other questions must be filled out. More Heather: I was just interviewed about This is a Squiddle (see right), a character from . I want to sell this pattern but can't seem to get an answer re: licensing or permission from . Help? Recent interviews: , . Thank you to everyone who came to the  and the students who took my sock heel workshop class. If you our your guild or LYS would like me to come to your area to speak about , knitting, and why it makes you better, all you have to do is . Subscribe to my calendar and learn more about my classes and speaking engagements . Crafty News: The second volume of the  series, , is now available! The print edition is on its way. Please ! You can also to receive news about upcoming books in this series. Preview the patterns on or . Hunter Hammersen is our special guest today. You can find her and her online (and you might catch a glipse of her if you're at TNNA). Don't forget to leave a comment below if you want a chance to win a copy of her newest book —it's just gorgeous gorgeousness. YUM!   General Newsy Bits: from on ()—YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE IT. . By Our and What (Else) Would Madame Defarge Knit? Illustrator through May 29th. —the more that comes in the more cool stuff can come out of their brains! Plus it's a really cool book! Curious about ? Listener Henriette Roued-Cunliffe explains.  is spiffified—and holds some stand-bys: , , and  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also there. And best, ! The audio has been completely reprocessed for an improved books with benefitsexperience. If you want to subscribe to get exclusive subscriber-only premium content, you can  or . Same content, either way.     grab the code   Book talk starts at 27:30 min you can listen .

Charlotte Brontë's , chapter 35. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . to support and at Intuit's Small Business Growing Strong Campaign!  (and can also vote for )! Thank you! . Details on the new option. Our Sponsors: Sponsored Audiobook link: Want to add in the books with benefits experience? . Please respond to this from Libsyn, our audio host. This demographic information will help provide relevant advertising. NOTE: you can leave the email blank, all other questions must be filled out. More Heather: Today, Friday May 10th, 7pm I'm speaking at  and teaching my sock heel workshop the next day. One of the heels is the same I used on my and in Recent interviews: , . Thank you to everyone who came to meetup on Sunday May 5th at . Subscribe to my calendar and learn more about my classes and speaking engagements . <br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159668898X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=159668898X&linkCode=as2&tag=crapofocrwhlo-20" data-mce-href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159668898X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=159668898X&linkCode=as2&tag=crapofocrwhlo-20">It Itches: A Stash of Knitting Cartoons</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=crapofocrwhlo-20&l=as2&o=1&a=159668898X" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" data-mce-src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=crapofocrwhlo-20&l=as2&o=1&a=159668898X" data-mce-style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" /> Crafty News: This week I interview . He has a new Craftsy course, , and if you sign up you could win a spot in his (or any other) course!  is a new unique club that brings together designers, fiber artists, and you taking advantage of advances in technology to provide an interactive experience before only possible in person. It includes unique designs created exclusively for the club, KALs, Special Events, and deep-dive knitCompanion sessions. Membership is $59 and it runs April-March. It is open to anyone, knitCompanion is not required in order to enjoy many of the features and special events. If you do have kC, there is extended seminar training on using knitCompanion for the Spotlights as well as specialized kC University classes. Laura Ricketts, designer, released an adult-sized (xs-3x!) version of her Comfort of a Friend Shawl as a thank-you gift for those who pre-ordered. It's (it's related to but not IN the book). While the knit-a-long started April 16th, please  Promise... I'm still on my beginning ribbing... The second volume of the  series, , is now available! The print edition should be back from the printer soon. Please ! You can also to receive news about upcoming books in this series. Preview the patterns on or .   General Newsy Bits: . By Our and What (Else) Would Madame Defarge Knit? Illustrator through May 29th. Curious about ? Listener Henriette Roued-Cunliffe explains.  is spiffified—and holds some stand-bys: , , and  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also there. And best, ! The audio has been completely reprocessed for an improved books with benefitsexperience. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can  you can choose between the simplicity of subscribing through Libsyn to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android's app or you can .     grab the code   Franklin Habit interview starts at 2:55 Book talk starts at 37min you can listen to it .

Charlotte Brontë's , chapter 34. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . to support and at Intuit's Small Business Growing Strong Campaign!  (and can also vote for )! Thank you! . Details on the new option. Our Sponsors: Please respond to this from Libsyn, our audio host. This demographic information will help provide relevant advertising. NOTE: you can leave the email blank, all other questions must be filled out. More Heather: Saturday May 4th, Kathy interviews Heather on the Podcast! It will air Saturday May 4th at 9am on and is then also available through or . Sunday May 5th, 1pm Meet up at  at the Sheepdog Trials--look for the Mom with her Mom with two boys--probably with spindles--and a very bemused husband. Friday May 10th, 7pm I'm speaking at  and teaching my sock heel workshop the next day. One of the heels is the same I used on my and in I was interviewed on . Subscribe to my calendar and learn more about my classes and speaking engagements . Thank you: A shocking number of you committed time, effort, and gorgeous (sometimes handspun) yarn to make this unbelievable quilt for me. I can't actually get a camera far enough away from it to take a picture, so Penny and I pieced this montage together for all to see. I don't have names attached to some of the blocks, so please claim your blocks. I want to thank you! And super huge thanks to Tara Wurster who spearheaded and arranged this whole thing. It is a thing of beauty and I am so thankful I have all of YOU in my life. (You can see more photos of the blanket on the .) Crafty News: Next week I will post my interview . He has a new Craftsy course, , and if you sign up you could win a spot in his (or any other) course! (Yes I said the same about the interview last week, but this week's chapter is a long one. Sorry!)  is a new unique club that brings together designers, fiber artists, and you taking advantage of advances in technology to provide an interactive experience before only possible in person. It includes unique designs created exclusively for the club, KALs, Special Events, and deep-dive knitCompanion sessions. Membership is $59 and it runs April-March. It is open to anyone, knitCompanion is not required in order to enjoy many of the features and special events. If you do have kC, there is extended seminar training on using knitCompanion for the Spotlights as well as specialized kC University classes. Laura Ricketts, designer, released an adult-sized (xs-3x!) version of her Comfort of a Friend Shawl as a thank-you gift for those who pre-ordered. It's (it's related to but not IN the book). While the knit-a-long started April 16th, please  Promise... I'm still on my beginning ribbing... The second volume of the  series, , is now available! The print edition should be back from the printer soon. Please ! You can also to receive news about upcoming books in this series. Preview the patterns on or .   General Newsy Bits: . By Our and What (Else) Would Madame Defarge Knit? Illustrator through May 29th.  is spiffified—and holds some stand-bys: , , and  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also there. And best, ! The audio has been completely reprocessed for an improved books with benefits experience. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can  you can choose between the simplicity of subscribing through Libsyn to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android's app or you can .     grab the code   Book talk starts at 12 minutes you can listen to it .

Charlotte Brontë's , chapter 33. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Details on the new option. Our Sponsors: Please respond to this from Libsyn, our audio host. This demographic information will help provide relevant advertising. NOTE: you can leave the email blank, all other questions must be filled out. : I'm speaking at the on Friday May 10th, 2013 at 7pm and teaching my sock heel workshop the next day. Thank you to all who came to last Saturday. The is still going strong, it runs through Sunday April 28, 2013. Crafty News: Next week I will post my interview . He has a new Craftsy course, , and if you sign up  you could win a spot in his (or any other) course! Go! Sign up! Win! RAH RAH RAH!!!  is a new unique club that brings together designers, fiber artists, and you taking advantage of advances in technology to provide an interactive experience before only possible in person. It includes unique designs created exclusively for the club, KALs, Special Events, and deep-dive knitCompanion sessions. Membership is $59 and it runs April-March. It is open to anyone, knitCompanion is not required in order to enjoy many of the features and special events. If you do have kC, there is extended seminar training on using knitCompanion for the Spotlights as well as specialized kC University classes. New Patterns from CraftLit listeners and designers: (of fame) just released a . It holds quite a bit! The  is only $5 and available at Ravelry (no account required, though is helpful). (of fame) just released a new pattern in support of her local public library. A whopping $4.50 from every $5 sale will be donated to the Friends of the Attleboro Public Library. They buy the museum passes, extra books and fund programs for the children's room. Why? In Christine's words, "As a homeschool Mom, I use the library VERY heavily, so I want to keep it strong and well funded." Learn more about this pattern at Chistine's site of musings on homeschooling, . A crochet version is in the works (ooh! Just released, actually!!!)! It's available for purchase and download at both and . has a Knitty surprise that takes advantage of the beautiful gradiance of ! Laura Ricketts, designer, released an adult-sized (xs-3x!) version of her Comfort of a Friend Shawl as a thank-you gift for those who pre-ordered. It's (it's not included in the book). While the knit-a-long started April 16th, please  Promise... I'm still starting my ribbing... The second volume of the  series, , is now available! The print edition should be back from the printer soon. Please ! You can also to receive news about upcoming books in this series. Preview the patterns on or . Some fun literatures related links: — 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) General Newsy Bits: CraftLit is a global podcast, Denise listens... in China! This photo is of a trip she took to Chengdu (site and earthquakes) with some friends. She lives in Beijing and listens to CraftLit while riding her bike.  is spiffified—and holds some stand-bys: , and  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also there. And best, will be out pronto! The audio has been completely reprocessed for an improved books with benefits experience. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can  you can choose between the simplicity of subscribing through Libsyn to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android's app or you can .     grab the code   Book talk starts at ___ minutes.

Charlotte Brontë's , chapter 32. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Details on the new option. Our Sponsors: Please respond to this from Libsyn, our audio host. This demographic information will help provide relevant advertising. NOTE: you can leave the email blank, all other questions must be filled out. Meet Heather: I'll be at the This Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 1-4 with samples from the  series. Want to see IN PERSON or or or or 's (from )? I'll have them! It's also the first day of the , which runs through Sunday April 28, 2013. I'm speaking at the on Friday May 10th, 2013 at 7pm and teaching my sock heel workshop the next day. Crafty News: has a , a , and a . Are you missing ? Vlad to Bat is an adorable pattern by and is available for both and . Laura Ricketts, designer, released an adult-sized (xs-3x!) version of her Comfort of a Friend Shawl as a thank-you gift for those who pre-ordered. It's (it's not included in the book). It will be part of a knit-a-long starting April 16th, because we all need some comfort that day! Please The second volume of the series, , is now available! The print edition should be back from the printer soon. Please ! You can also to receive news about upcoming books in this series. Preview the patterns on or . Some fun literatures related links: General Newsy Bits:  is spiffified—audiobooks with benefits are now being loaded regularly. If you are looking for a book from  that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. , and  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also there. A promo for will be available soon. The audio has been completely reprocessed for an improved books with benefits experience. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can  you can choose between the simplicity of subscribing through Libsyn to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android's app or you can subscribe via PayPal for a Download-only plan.   grab the code   interview from 6:03 - 21:50 Book talk starts at 27:13 minutes you can listen to it .

Charlotte Brontë's , chapters 30-31. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Details on the new option. Our Sponsors: Please respond to this from Libsyn, our audio host. This demographic information will help provide relevant advertising. NOTE: you can leave the email blank, all other questions must be filled out. Crafty News: has a . Are you missing ? Vlad to Bat is an adorable pattern by and is available for both and . Laura Ricketts, designer, released an adult-sized (xs-3x!) version of her Comfort of a Friend Shawl as a thank-you gift for those who pre-ordered. It's (it's not included in the book). It will be part of a knit-a-long starting April 16th, because we all need some comfort that day! Please The second volume of the series, , was released last week. The print edition should be back from the printer soon. Please ! You can also to receive news about upcoming books in this series. Preview the patterns on or . General Newsy Bits:  is spiffified—audiobooks with benefits are now being loaded regularly. If you are looking for a book from  that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. , and  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also there. A promo for will be available soon. The audio has been completely reprocessed for an improved books with benefits experience. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can  you can choose between the simplicity of subscribing through Libsyn to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android's app or you can subscribe via PayPal for a Download-only plan. Now playing... The Great Gatsby in our new "Just the Benefits" format!    grab the code   Book talk starts at 7:31 minutes you can listen to it .

Charlotte Brontë's , Chapters 29. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Details on the new option. Our Sponsors: Crafty News: New Patterns from CraftLit listeners and designers: 's new class, , is now available on Craftsy. Please use that link to enjoy a 25% discount! by our sponsor of is a very quick to crochet cat toy. Awesome ! (Be your fave Jane Austen character or just look like her!) The second volume of the series, , arrives today! to receive interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! And if you haven't yet ordered book 1 ... . ALL DEALS AND FREEBIES GO AWAY on SATURDAY, April 6th—so get (and download) pronto! General Newsy Bits:  is spiffified—audiobooks with benefits are now being loaded regularly. If you are looking for a book from  that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop.  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can  you can choose between the simplicity of subscribing through Libsyn to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android's app or you can subscribe via PayPal for a Download-only plan. Now playing... The Great Gatsby in our new "Just the Benefits" format!    grab the code   Book talk starts at about 5:28 minutes, you can to listen.

Charlotte Brontë's , Chapters 28. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Details on the new option. Our Sponsors: Crafty News: New Patterns from CraftLit listeners and designers: by Elizabeth Green Musselman of (and Assistant Editor at , and audio editor, and ... yes, she is amazing!) is for the child who just refuses to wear sweaters (or the runner, or the AC-frozen office worker) by Erica Hernandez is available as a standalone pattern in addition to being part of the first volume of ... and figuring prominently in today's chapter. Issue I : Botanicals Spring/Summer 2013 of just launched. Listener and Designer Elly has  in this collection! by our sponsor of is a very quick to crochet cat toy. - The theme of this contest was fabric inspired by the idea of what life would be like in a Jane Austen novel. Voting closes very soon, so get your vote in now! , for knitting. The second volume of the series. , is very close to publication. There's a signup form to join the mailing list to receive news about interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies below. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! And if you haven't yet ordered book 1 ... General Newsy Bits: . Her cancer returned and a stem cell transplant could save her life. Please help. Please share the word. If you are eligible, please join the registry. Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the databases, so please join. It's easy and free. Donors do not pay to donate marrow. All medical costs for the donation procedure are covered by the  or by the patient's medical insurance.  has been receiving some much needed attention and we are now able to offer downloads of the books—audiobooks with benefits. If you are looking for a book from  that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop.  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also available. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can  and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... The Great Gatsby in our new "Just the Benefits" format!  Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous).   grab the code   Book talk starts at about 5:15 minutes to listen.

Charlotte Brontë's , Chapters 27. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . To help you navigate this chapter: A very interesting article from the London Times. 23 May 1853! Our Sponsors: Crafty News: , for knitting. Issue I : Botanicals Spring/Summer 2013 of just launched. Listener and Designer Elly has  in this collection! The second volume of the series. , is very close to publication. There's a signup form to join the mailing list to receive news about interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies below. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! And if you haven't yet ordered book 1 ... General Newsy Bits: . Her cancer returned and a stem cell transplant could save her life. Please help. Please share the word. If you are eligible, please join the registry. Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the databases, so please join. It's easy and free. Donors do not pay to donate marrow. All medical costs for the donation procedure are covered by the  or by the patient's medical insurance. is now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to are now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... The Great Gatsby! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous).   grab the code   Book talk starts right away, .

Charlotte Brontë's , Chapter 26. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Our Sponsors: Crafty News: , for knitting. Issue I : Botanicals Spring/Summer 2013 of just launched. Listener and Designer Elly has  in this collection! The second volume of the series. , is very close to publication. There's a signup form to join the mailing list to receive news about interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies below. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! And if you haven't yet ordered book 1 ... General Newsy Bits: . Her cancer returned and a stem cell transplant could save her life. Please help. Please share the word. If you are eligible, please join the registry. Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the databases, so please join. It's easy and free. Donors do not pay to donate marrow. All medical costs for the donation procedure are covered by the  or by the patient's medical insurance. is now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to are now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... The Great Gatsby! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous).   grab the code   Book talk starts at about 7:34 minutes, .

Charlotte Brontë's , Chapters 25. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Our Sponsors: Crafty News: is March 16, 2013. It's "a day for people around the globe to celebrate the art of quilt making" and is built upon the success of National Quilting Day in the United States. Share on Twitter with hashtag and visit the ! Yogurt. Salad in a Jar— (conditioner totally works!) How to make a . And yes, you can make a ! I use whatever other ancient grains type flours I have on hand for the bean flour. Bean flour makes me look like I'm sucking lemons--lousy taste in my book. The second volume of the series. , is very close to publication. There's a signup form to join the mailing list to receive news about interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies below. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! General Newsy Bits: . Her cancer returned and a stem cell transplant could save her life. Please help. Please share the word. If you are eligible, please join the registry. Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the databases, so please join. It's easy and free. Donors do not pay to donate marrow. All medical costs for the donation procedure are covered by the  or by the patient's medical insurance. is now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to are now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... The Great Gatsby! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous).   grab the code   Book talk starts at about 13:33 minutes, .

Charlotte Brontë's , Chapters 24. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Our Sponsors: Crafty News: .   I am speaking at  on May 10, 2013. I hope to see you there! The eMag is now available (PC/Mac/iPad). has an article on sock customization. The second volume of the series. , is very close to publication. There's a signup form to join the mailing list to receive news about interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies below. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! I have a new little coffee cozy pattern which you can buy now or from our . The second issue of is now available! Knit Edge is a magazine published by our good friend, . Yours truly has a podcasting column in it! has a fantastic article on socks. There's by . There are many , please check it out! General Newsy Bits: Some basics on the Jewish holiday of  and the whole megillah. Thank you to everyone who signed the to request modernization of the VA Claims process. It's now findable on the website, not just through the special link, and signatures will be collected through March 13, 2013. Thank you. has received some much needed attention and we are now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. More payment options beyond paypal will be available very soon. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to are now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... ! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous). Book talk starts at __ minutes, . grab the code  

Charlotte Brontë's , Chapters 22 and 23. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . To help you navigate this chapter: A  allows passage through a fence or boundary. is the phosphorescent light found hovering over swampy ground at night. Our Sponsors: February Incentive - Thank you to everyone who commented on the February show notes. Congratulations to ... Tara! by Sarah Anderson Here's a link to . Here's a link to my own . Incentive donated by .   Crafty News: Isn't Nanette's Zentangled Sugar Bowl (pictured at right) lovely? The eMag is now available (PC/Mac/iPad). has an article on sock customization. The second volume of the series. , is very close to publication. There's a signup form to join the mailing list to receive news about interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies below. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! I have a new little coffee cozy pattern which you can buy now or from our . The second issue of is now available! Knit Edge is a magazine published by our good friend, . Yours truly has a podcasting column in it! has a fantastic article on socks. There's by . There are many , please check it out! The  in Portland Oregon is this weekend, Feb 28 - March 3, 2013.   Sign up for the WWMDFK newsletter for interviews, previews, and freebies! General Newsy Bits: , Practical Classics: 50 Reasons to Reread 50 Books You Haven't Touched Since High School. Want more Kevin? For your listening pleasure, 's Podcast .   Watch and Read:       Petition to raise awareness about the need to update and fix the VA: and . has been receiving some much needed attention and we are now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. More payment options beyond paypal will be available very soon. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to are now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... ! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous). Interview with Kevin Smokler starts at 6 minutes. Book talk starts at 24 minutes.  grab the code  

Charlotte Brontë's , Chapter 21. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . To help you navigate this chapter: A Our Sponsors: February Incentive - comment on any February show notes--saying something about the book or spinning--to be put into the running, and I'll use a random number generator to pick the lucky winner. by Sarah Anderson Here's a link to . Here's a link to my own . Incentive donated by .   Crafty News: I have a new little coffee cozy pattern which you can  from my Rav store or from our . The second issue of is now available! Knit Edge is a magazine published by our good friend, . Yours truly has a podcasting column in it! has a fantastic article on socks. There's by . There are many , please check it out! The  in Portland Oregon will be Feb 28 - March 3, 2013. Ever wish there was Project Runway for Knitters? Now there is. Applications for are now open and due on Sunday, March 24, 2013. Will you swatch? Or will you Watch? The wonderful  is a judge along with many other fabulous people! Sorry, this is only for US Residents aged 21 or over because of shipping. There is another great book from our friend, , (aren't they all?). by . The is unique and stunning.   Add email for Defarge freebie news! General Newsy Bits: Petition to raise awareness about the need to update and fix the VA: and . has been receiving some much needed attention and we are now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. More payment options beyond paypal will be available very soon. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to is now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... ! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order! Book talk starts at __ minutes. .

Charlotte Brontë's , Chapter 20. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Fun fact: We believe that most films have not filmed Chapters 19 or 20. Check out . , aka volatile salts, when used, release ammonia gas gas that triggers an inhalation reflex causing you to breathe deeply and increase heart rate, blood pressure, and brain activity. Our Sponsors: February Incentive - comment on any February show notes--saying something about the book or spinning--to be put into the running, and I'll use a random number generator to pick the lucky winner. by Sarah Anderson Here's a link to . Incentive donated by .   Crafty News: A to help you out of a creativity rut, designed by David Seah. He practices exploring, learning, building and sharing and this Fortune Teller/Cootie Catcher is part of his  for February 2013. The second issue of is now available! Knit Edge is a magazine published by our good friend, . Yours truly has a podcasting column in it! has a fantastic article on socks. There's by . There are many , please check it out! The  in Portland Oregon will be Feb 28 - March 3, 2013. Ever wish there was Project Runway for Knitters? Now there is. Applications for are now open and due on Sunday, March 24, 2013. Will you swatch? Or will you Watch? The wonderful  is a judge along with many other fabulous people! Sorry, this is only for US Residents aged 21 or over because of shipping. There is another great book from our friend, , (aren't they all?). by . The is unique and stunning. General Newsy Bits: Petition to raise awareness about the need to update and fix the VA: and . has been receiving some much needed attention and we are now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. More payment options beyond paypal will be available very soon. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to is now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Next book... ! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! This past weekend there was a wonderful with the author, , of . Her excitement of Jane is what will make this a different take than your usual womb-to-tomb biography. Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order! Book talk starts at 13:13 minutes you can listen to it .

Charlotte Brontë's , Chapters 18–19. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! To help you navigate this chapter: A  for your pearls and jewels. A  is plain pine table. A  was often used to illuminate the Tudor Kitchen.  is an ornamental branched candlestick or lighting device often composed of several lights. Girandoles came into use about the second half of the 17th century, and were commonly made and used in pairs. English Monarchy links: and If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Our Sponsors: February Incentive - comment on any February show notes--saying something about the book or spinning--to be put into the running, and I'll use a random number generator to pick the lucky winner. by Sarah Anderson Here's a link to . Incentive donated by .   Timely Knit Alert: Ever wish there was Project Runway for Knitters? Now there is. for are now open. Will you swatch? Or will you Watch? Check out the ! Sorry, this is only for US Residents aged 21 or over because of shipping. Fun Stuff, Art Edition: by   by   What is ? An intuitive, fun, and relaxing way to create beauty through pattern, in approachable little bite-sized pieces. General Newsy Bits: If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our  (I'm still plugging along, please feel free to join now!). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order! book talk starts at 11:48 min .

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 17. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! You can take a look at how good, old school  looks, take a gander at the  that had the cool dress, read up on the  coolness or get some more dirt on (I'd say "poor guy" but I don't think he was...) If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Our Sponsors: Wouldn't you love to listen to a fabulous reading of Stephen Greenblatt's ?  makes it happen. (And here you can read an .)   February Incentive - comment on any February show notes--saying something about the book or spinning--to be put into the running, and I'll use a random number generator to pick the lucky winner. by Sarah Anderson Here's a link to . Incentive donated by .   General Newsy Bits: Please support this indiegogo project: . This documentary will explore why death in childbirth rates in the USA have doubled in the past decade and what can be done. Some Shakespeare fun: a youtube video, , and a . Need more Shakespeare? Visit the cure for boring Shakespeare. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Can't get enough Canterbury? should hold you until the next premium episode. Please feel free to join our (I'm still plugging along, please feel free to join now!). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order! book talk starts at 11:40 min, .

For you! A real Victorian Scholar! Less Charlotte Brontë and more Elizabeth Gaskell (I see more of her in our future) and general Victorian info, I still think you'll enjoy the convo with Larry Uffelman. Some light listening for your weekend errand running.

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 16. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Our Sponsors: Newsy Bits, Crafty: These are such a brilliant idea! To inspire you to join our (many are still going strong!) please ooh and aah over 's beautiful ! Also, thank you for the nice words, you really did ROCK my world (especially with that i-cord trick to start)! *blush* General Newsy Bits: Lovely photography by Chris Addison. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. The next book for Premium Subscribers is--The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde. Listen now before the ! Please feel free to join our (I'm still plugging along, please feel free to join now!). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order! book talk starts at 10 min, .

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 15. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Our Sponsors: Time Sensitive Newsy Bits, Crafty: is January 18-20, 2013. Please visit and stop by on Saturday at 1:30 to see and have him ! General Newsy Bits: If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. The next book for Premium Subscribers is--The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde. Listen now before the ! Please feel free to join our (I'm still plugging along, please feel free to join now! Truly. I won't be done for awhile.). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order!

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 14. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Our Sponsors : Incentive Winners please  me so you can receive your incentive! Sherry -- our November winner Mary in Eureka -- our December winner Thank you for supporting the show! Alasdair Post-Quinn interview links: Book: Class: where you'll learn how to create two-(and more)-color, double-sided, reversible fabric worked both flat and in the round and with shaping. You will also learn troubleshooting tips and methods for common double-knitting mistakes. SEE ALASDAIR IN PERSON--VKL NYC Saturday at 1:30 Saturday 1/19/13 at the Bijou Basin booth! Get his books SIGNED BY HIM and tell him CraftLit sent you! Classic Lit-- as Baby Books by Illustrations by   by Illustrations by     General Newsy Bits, Crafty: is January 18-20, 2013. Please visit and stop by on Saturday at 1:30 to see and have him begins at 8:00 Book talk starts at 23:30

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 13. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . My son says I'm Pneumophobic because pneumo means air and my lungs are avoiding air right now. I'm improving, slowly. Our Sponsors:   Wouldn't you love to listen to interviews with great authors, for free? Included are authors as , , or ? makes it happen. These interviews range from 20-40 minutes each, and were great for my I-can't-breathe-short-attention-span these past few weeks. Incentive Winners please me so you can receive your incentive! Sherry -- our November winner Mary in Eureka -- our December winner Thank you for supporting the show! Fun Stuff, Art Edition: Refound Ashland's site has cute drawings. He inspired my Jane Eyre doodle featured in these shownotes. by Beckah Krahula What is ? An intuitive, fun, and relaxing way to create beauty through pattern, in approachable little bite-sized pieces. General Newsy Bits: If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the chance to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). Please feel free to join our (I'm still plugging along, please feel free to join now! Truly. I won't be done for awhile.). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order!   Book talk begins at 17:45 for 284 audio.  

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 12. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Heather is still flu-bound. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! Our Sponsors: Wouldn't you love to listen to a fabulous reading of Victor Hugo's ? makes it happen.   General Newsy Bits: If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). Please feel free to join our (I'm still plugging along, please feel free to join now! Truly. I won't be done for awhile.). —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! grab the code  

This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover bonus episodes for A Christmas Carol as run in December 2012. This is a rerun of episodes 189-191, run in November 2010. We are adding them to the feed now for your holiday enjoyment. A Christmas Carol-in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens (The original manuscript) narrated by for Part 1 - Staves 1-2 (run time 1:33:15) Part 2 - Stave 3 (run time 1:00:29) Part 3 - Staves 4-5 (run time 59:53) The by David A. Perdue. While I also spoke of the various file formats, this time we are just sending you the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always. Please check out the show notes for the original episodes to view the video podcasts.

This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover bonus episodes for A Christmas Carol as run in December 2012. This is a rerun of episodes 189-191, run in November 2010. We are adding them to the feed now for your holiday enjoyment. A Christmas Carol-in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens (The original manuscript) narrated by for Part 1 - Staves 1-2 (run time 1:33:15) Part 2 - Stave 3 (run time 1:00:29) Part 3 - Staves 4-5 (run time 59:53) The by David A. Perdue. While I also spoke of the various file formats, this time we are just sending you the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always. Please check out the show notes for the original episodes to view the video podcasts.

This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover bonus episodes for A Christmas Carol as run in December 2012. This is a rerun of episodes 189-191, from November 2010. We are adding them to the feed now for your holiday enjoyment. A Christmas Carol-in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens (The original manuscript) narrated by for Part 1 - Staves 1-2 (run time 1:33:15) Part 2 - Stave 3 (run time 1:00:29) Part 3 - Staves 4-5 (run time 59:53) The by David A. Perdue. While I also spoke of the various file formats, this time we are just sending you the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always. Please check out the show notes for the original episodes to view the video podcasts.

Chapter 11 of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre. Read to us by Elizabeth Klett.   Do you remember that poem? A flea and a fly in a flue Were imprisoned, so what could they do? Said the flea, "let us fly." Said the fly, "let us flee." So they few threough a flaw in the flue.   Has nothing to do with anything except that I have the flu. And am miserable. And am VERY glad I pre-recorded the book chat.   SUBSCRIBERS: You actually and in fact should have gotten your email from Libsyn now. Check your spam filter if now as I've been watching folks unsubscribe from our old system all week (a little disconcerting, but happily so).

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 10. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down--or if you want to access the Premium Content--head over to the . * * * Just a couple of links for you: from Lara Neel at podcast (and her cool video!) The and an untested a link to OUR for Dworven Battle Bonnet Here's a picture of the December Incentive. Leave a comment in episode 280's shownotes for a chance to win. I will announce the lucky listener on the first January 2013 episode (eek! 2013?!). * * * If you want to subscribe, you can and learn how easy it now is to listen to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Droid free. * * * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). * * * Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * rocks Jane Eyre for us!   grab the code   281's book talk begins at 8:15 or so.

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 9. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . * * * Our Sponsors Links for you: and versions of Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies at and a link to OUR Here's a picture of the December Incentive. Leave a comment in this episode's shownotes for a chance to win. I will announce the lucky listener on the first January 2013 episode (eek! 2013?!). * * * If you want to subscribe, you can and learn how easy it now is to listen to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Droid free. * * * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). * * * Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * rocks Jane Eyre for us!   grab the code   280's book talk begins at 24 min or so.

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 8. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! * * * Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! Links for you: , , , , , and . Here's a picture of the November Incentive (donate during November 2012 and be put into a drawing for the book—donations can be one-time or a subscription). a link to OUR NEW * * * A new and improved Subscriber interface is coming this month. I think we'll all be happier. More on that once the files are uploaded and available. * * * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). * * * Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * rocks Jane Eyre for us!   grab the code   279's book talk begins at 12 min or so.

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 7. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! * * * Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! Don't forget to visit for some awesome needles from an awesome company, and Daniel Klein's site for a little . * * * episode to enjoy, (and ), Diane's , and (You can hear the first chapter for free over at Julie's site!) If you're looking for the interview wtih Jennifer Edgar at Eucalan, please skip to the 19 minute mark. And here are some useful Eucalan links for you: and their page as well as a ! Wrapture can be purchased online via and and And don't forget YOU CAN WIN a 100ml bottle of Wrapture by putting a comment in the shownotes! Tell us how you've used a Eucalan product and I'll randomly pick a winner on the first December episode! Lever Knitting videos (if you're intersted) can be found , , and (if you search I'm sure there are others too. Please share!). Here's a picture of the November Incentive (donate during November 2012 and be put into a drawing for the book—donations can be one-time or a subscription). a link to OUR NEW * * * A new and improved Subscriber interface is coming this month. I think we'll all be happier. More on that once the files are uploaded and available. * * * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). * * * Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * rocks Jane Eyre for us!   grab the code   278's book talk begins at 12 min or so.

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 6. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! * * * Sandy support for Annabel and her sons. Here they are: > Contact me at Heather at CraftLit dot comand I'll tell you where to send donations. * * * episode to enjoy, (and ), Diane's , and (You can hear the first chapter for free over at Julie's  site!) If you're looking for the interview wtih Jennifer Edgar at Eucalan, please skip to the 19 minute mark. And here are some useful Eucalan links for you: and their page as well as a ! Wrapture can be purchased online via and and And don't forget YOU CAN WIN a 100ml bottle of Wrapture by putting a comment in the shownotes! Tell us how you've used a Eucalan product and I'll randomly pick a winner on the first December episode! Lever Knitting videos (if you're interested) can be found , , and (if you search I'm sure there are others too. Please share!). Here's a picture of the November Incentive (donate during November 2012 and be put into a drawing for the book—donations can be one-time or a subscription). a link to OUR NEW * * * A new and improved Subscriber interface is coming this month. I think we'll all be happier. More on that once the files are uploaded and available. * * * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). * * * Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * rocks Jane Eyre for us!   grab the code   276's book talk begins at 30 min or so. Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to WIN a 100ml bottle of Wrapture! Tell us how you've used a Eucalan product and I'll randomly pick a winner on the first December episode!

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 5. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! * * * Sandy support for: Our listener Catherine's Friends in The (with a very helpful list) which Ehren Ziegler at is donating Tara Swiger's page with donation information You can also donate to the Red Cross via iTunes. A link to the I appear on, , my with book give-away, and The Children's Blizzard and Mary Jane's book Holiday Boutique Knitting. Learn more at PennyWise Consulting's about . Here's a . Go figure You can hear me talk about heroines on . Happy a picture of the November Incentive (donate during November 2012 and be put into a drawing for the book—donations can be one-time or a subscription). a link to OUR NEW (which, of course, is for knitters, but some of you are, so…) Or * * * And remember, if you you are not only eligible for the drawings, you will also receive AND new exclusive audio every week! is now complete and Wuthering Heights is really heating up! Chaucer will be back in November. A new and improved Subscriber interface is coming this month. I think we'll all be happier. More on that once the files are uploaded and available. * * * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). * * * Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * rocks Jane Eyre for us!   grab the code   276's book talk begins at 30 min or so.

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapters 3–4. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! * * * Here's a . Go figure . Next week you can hear me talk about heroines on . Happy a picture of the November Incentive (donate during November 2012 and be put into a drawing for the book—donations can be one-time or a subscription). a link to OUR NEW (which, of course, is for knitters, but some of you are, so…) Or A link to the Army of Women from last week and the Simply Sock Yarn company's new . * * * And remember, if you you are not only eligible for the drawings, you will also receive AND new exclusive audio every week! is now complete and Wuthering Heights is really heating up! Chaucer will be back in November. A new and improved Subscriber interface is coming this month. I think we'll all be happier. More on that once the files are uploaded and available. * * * 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. You can , to your followers, too. * * * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). * * * Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * rocks Jane Eyre for us!   grab the code   274's book talk begins at 34 min or so.

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapters 1–2. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! * * * Welcome New Listeners How this works—Every Friday I upload a new episode exploring the next chapter or chapters of our book (in this case, Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre). On these shownotes I'll post things you might find interesting like pictures from Or A picture of the Brontë Parsonage in Haworth (note proximity of graves) Or a picture of the November Incentive (donate during November 2012 and be put into a drawing for the book—donations can be one-time or a subscription). Or a link to a new Or A link to the Army of Women and the a link to OUR NEW (Timely, eh?). Or A link to the amazing Audible version of Wolf Hall. Get it free by visiting. * * * And remember, if you you are not only eligible for the drawings, you will also receive AND new exclusive audio every week! is now complete and Wuthering Heights is really heating up! Chaucer will be back in November. Jon is still sick. If you want to cheer him up, leave a review for his book over at Amazon. * * * 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. You can , to your followers, too. * * * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). * * * Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * rocks Jane Eyre for us!   grab the code 274's book talk begins at 34 min or so.

Get ready to embark on a whirlwind adventure through the halls of Thornfield Hall, where secrets lurk behind every corner, and romance blossoms in the most unexpected places! Oh, you're in for a treat! Prepare yourself for passionate discussions about love, sacrifice, and societal norms, all wrapped up in the finest prose you'll ever come across. Seriously, Brontë's writing is like sinking your teeth into a delectable slice of cake – rich, satisfying, and utterly irresistible!

RE-RELEASE from October 12, 2012: Swift's "A Modest Proposal" NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! CraftLit and Just the Books are free audiobook podcasts—think "audiobook with benefits" —where you can hear the text and the storybehind the text. Free. Weekly. All for you. * * * The Bizness: This week Hexaflexagons! Pattern for knitting said 'gons will appear here when it's done! Book talk begins at 8min or so. Thank you to our reader, . (oof! It's heavy) The Brontes: Wild Genius on the Moors: The Story of a Literary Family The for your continued edification. 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. You can , to your followers, too. * * * 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 anyone. * * * And remember, if you you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale, Holly Golightly, and Hexaflexagon patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! is winding down and Wuthering Heights is heating up! Defarge Two — —this time in color! —is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver and is doing Henry IV! Checkitout!   grab the code   273's book talk begins at 8:30min or so.

Part 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 anyone. * * * And remember, if you you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale, and Holly Golightly patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week the husband has one of my favorite (and exciting) chapters of ready for you along with more Wuthering Heights! Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver and is doing Henry IV! Checkitout!   grab the code   272's book talk begins at 10:30min