CraftLit

Serialized Classic Literature for Busy Book Lovers

Author: Heather Ordover

CraftLit Annotated Audiobooks for Busy People Love classic literatureor wish you did? CraftLit is a weekly podcast featuring classic audiobook chapters paired with entertaining literary commentary that makes great books easierand more funto 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 Host Heather Ordover explains historical references, vocabulary, and cultural context before each chapter so listeners can fully enjoy the story.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, making it one of the longest-running literature podcasts. Listeners also send in voicemail comments that keep the show feeling like a lively reading group. Authors featured include: Jane Austen Mark Twain Elizabeth Gaskell Mary Shelley Wilkie Collins Alexandre Dumas Robert Louis Stevenson Recent and current readings include Mark Twains Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc and Elizabeth Gaskells Cranford. Classic audiobooksbecause loving great books in a busy world is tough.
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I Moved to Philly and I Need Your Ideas! (CraftLit Update)
Friday, 3 July, 2026

So... I just moved to Philadelphia, and this week has been all boxes and chaos. So no new episode this week, but I hope to be back next week. Come see the new room in the video!Also, a contest: every move, I come up with a fun new opening line for the podcast — but nothing I've tried for Philly feels right. Send me your Philly-themed ideas! If I get enough good ones, I'll feature them in upcoming episodes and let listeners vote.You can send your ideas to:📞 206-350-1642 | ✉️ heather@craftlit.com.Happy 4th of July to my fellow Americans!*CraftLit's Socials*• Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel• Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9• Podcast site: http://craftlit.com• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/• Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/• TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit• Email: heather@craftlit.com• Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023*SUPPORT THE SHOW!*• CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available)*All tiers and benefits are also available as*—*YouTube Channel Memberships*—*Ko-Fi* https://ko-fi.com/craftlit—*NEW* at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/*IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options*, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.• Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app)• Call 1-206-350-1642