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Heather Ordover
CraftLit is—Annotated Audiobooks for Busy People
Love the classics (or wish you did)
*** No time to pick up a book? Not any more! *** This weekly annotated audiobook podcast presents curated classic literature in a serialized format. The host—Heather Ordover—"teaches to the joke" by filling in any relevant tidbits before listening to the next chapter of the book.
*** Callers regularly send in voicemail comments for play on the air to keep the "book club" vibe going. ***
The podcast has been in continuous weekly production since 2006 - Our current book, "Recollections of Joan of Arc" by Mark Twain begins with episode 581.
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--Classic Audiobooks: because loving great books in a busy world is tough--
005: chapters 11-13 - Pride and Prejudice
Cast number FIVE??? Chapters 11 through 13 of Pride and Prejudice??? Where has the time gone? Book II ideas: Tom Sawyer! Tristan & Isolde! Alice in Wonderland?!—only if one of you record it… Let me know your thoughts! Today we get in touch with our inner Granny—specifically of Spin-Off. And we also get into Clutter. And De-cluttering, for a move. If the spirit moves you, send your brilliance to MamaOKnits AT gmail DOT com. As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by . Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with ’s “Chasing Hiro.‿
49:5118/05/2006
004: chapters 9-10 - Pride and Prejudice
That's a pic of Jane! Can you believe we're on chapters nine and ten of Pride and Prejudice? Me either! And, once again, I find myself all hot and bothered by Darcey. Ah well... Before we get to that, today I'll talk to you about some (that's the part) and a (that's the part). Links to: , Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's , check out on Site. Ready? Here we go... As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by . Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with "Chasing Hiro."
56:3711/05/2006
003: chapters 7-8 - Pride and Prejudice
Welcome to Episode 3! In this episode I welcome you to the joys of the (and I am Not Kidding); the belly laughs, sly smirks, or horror filled looks of ; the adorable (in the eye of the beholder?) and with and on their heads; and regale you with my lovely weekend at a spinning retreat in , hosted by Claudia of We'll also move on to chapters seven and eight in Pride and Prejudice, narrated (as always) by . Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with Joshua Christian's Chasing Hiro. And, a little note: I'm so glad those of you who've commented are enjoying Austen. She's a fave of mine (duh!) and I'm thrilled that listening to her words is bringing you some joy while your hands are otherwise occupied.
40:2904/05/2006
002: chapters 5-6 - Pride and Prejudice
Welcome to Episode 2! In this episode I rave about , but neglect to mention the name of the , and go on about (not to mention ). We'll also move on to chapters five and six in Pride and Prejudice, narrated by . And, as always, intro music is provided by GarageBand.com who hosted Joshua Christian's "Chasing Hiro."
33:3127/04/2006
001: chapters 1-4 - Pride and Prejudice
Well, here we are! I wanted to welcome you all to CraftLit, a Podcast for Crafters. I imagine you’re here because you like to work with your hands, but you also like to read. If so, this is the place for you! Our program will follow a similar pattern every week. After some introductory comments, a web, magazine, or book review (This week ), and perhaps a song, I will include a chapter or two from a book. We will listen to that book until we’re done with it. And because I’m a former English teacher, I’ll give you some things to listen for in the chapters we hear--just to give you something else to do while you’re knitting, spinning, crocheting, weaving, or sewing. Any painters? So. Get comfortable. Find your tools. Check the volume, and enjoy, with me, the beginning (chs 1–4) of by Jane Austen, recorded by Annie Coleman. Intro music: “ by Joshua Christian of Syracuse, NY. I found the music on GarageBand.com.
33:3327/04/2006
CRAFTLIT - START PRIDE AND PREJUDICE HERE
Welcome to a world of corsets, courtship, and sparkling wit! For our very first book, we're diving into the delightful universe of Jane Austen's timeless masterpiece – Pride and Prejudice! We'll be exploring Regency-era England, where matchmaking mamas rule the social scene, and a well-timed ballroom dance can change your fate. And speaking of balls, I promise we'll have our own virtual ball – no worries, no dance skills required! So, buckle up, because it's time to venture into the world of grand estates, romantic misadventures, and a whole lot of delightful drama. Whether you're a die-hard Austen fan or a first-time reader, get ready to fall head over heels for Pride and Prejudice all over again!
04:3427/04/2006