Episodes 851
Avg. Duration 1h 4m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 4.7 (427)
Since Apr 2006
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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CraftLit — Annotated Audiobooks for Busy People Love classic literature…or wish you did? CraftLit is a weekly podcast featuring classic audiobook chapters paired with entertaining literary commentary that makes great books easier—and more fun—to understand. Host Heather Ordover explains historical references, vocabulary, and cultural context before each chapter so listeners can fully enjoy the story. Think of it as a global book club for classic literature, perfect for listening while commuting, crafting, walking, or doing chores. CraftLit has been in continuous weekly production since 2006, 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 Twain’s Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc and Elizabeth Gaskell’s Cranford. Classic audiobooks—because loving great books in a busy world is tough.

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CraftLit + Nancy Drew Update

Apr 24, 2026 10m Bonus

REMINDER: CraftLit’s Patreon will go away this July. If you need help moving from Patreon to Supercast please comment here and we’ll get you sorted!It's been a rough few months. Between a nasty…

Big CraftLit Update: Moby Dick, Supercast, Premium Audio, and Holiday Playlists

Dec 13, 2025 10m Bonus

Here's a mid-December update from Heather with some important CraftLit news.We're officially moving CraftLit off Patreon and onto Supercast, and while the transition took a lot of work, the result is…

S35E9 703: Chs 25-31 — Mr. Harrison's Confessions (End of Book)

Nov 28, 2025 1h 10m

Chapters 25-31 – iTunes Season 35, episodes 1-9Book talk begins at 19:44Elopements, mistaken romances, and surprise weddings? Yes. ALL of…

S35E8 702: Chs 20-24 — Mr. Harrison's Confessions

Nov 22, 2025 56m

Ep. 702: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 20-24Book talk begins at 20:12Poor Mr. Harrison is stuck in Peak Gaskell Mayhem, and honestly, it's…

S35E7 701: Chs 15-19 — Mr. Harrison's Confessions

Nov 14, 2025 50m

Ep. 701: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 15-19Book talk begins at 12:20Let's just say: gossip is blooming faster than the…

S35E6 700: Ch 14 — Mr. Harrison's Confessions

Nov 07, 2025 57m

Ep. 700: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapter 14Book talk begins at 17:02But just when everything seems rosy, a tragic accident turns Duncombe upside…

S35E5 699: Chs 9-13 — Mr. Harrison's Confessions

Oct 10, 2025 58m

Ep. 699: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 9-13Book talk begins at 12:56Between Christmas dinners gone wrong, mixed signals with Sophy, and a stethoscope scandal that sets tongues wagging, life…

S35E4 698: Chs 7-8 — Mr. Harrison's Confessions

Oct 03, 2025 1h 7m

Ep. 698: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 7-8Book talk begins at 16:51Want to hear how Gaskell balances grief, comedy, and social satire all in one breath? Tune in and let the story carry you…

S35E3 697: Chs 5-6 — Mr. Harrison's Confessions

Sep 26, 2025 54m

Ep. 697: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 5-6Book talk begins at 23:29It's picnic time in Duncombe! But our poor Mr. Harrison is wondering if this "pleasure outing" was anything but…

S35E2 696: Chs 3-4 — Mr. Harrison's Confessions

Sep 19, 2025 1h 7m

Ep. 696: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 3-4Book talk begins at 25:15Pears, parties, and peculiar housemates—Mr. Harrison's adventures just keep getting more awkward (and more…

S35E1 695: Chs 1-2 — Mr. Harrison's Confessions (Start of Book)

Sep 13, 2025 1h 11m

Ep. 695: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 1-2Book talk begins at 14:46You'll want to tune in to our latest story—because in Duncombe, even saying you feel "pretty well" can cause a…

S34E16 694: Ch 16 — Cranford (End of Book)

Jul 25, 2025 1h 53m

Ep. 694: Cranford | Chapter 16Book talk begins at 12:00Will peace be restored in Cranford society? Or will Mr. Peter's antics shake things up for…

Bonus Episode: Interview with Andy Hayes of Plum Deluxe Tea

Jul 19, 2025 49m Bonus

I sat down with Andy Hayes of Plum Deluxe Tea (CraftLit's first-ever sponsor!) to learn more about teas and get answers to many of our burning questions.*CraftLit's Socials*• Find everything here:…

S34E15 693: Ch 15 — Cranford

Jul 18, 2025 1h 12m

Ep. 693: Cranford | Chapter 15Book talk begins at 22:26Cranford wraps up with surprise marriages, booming tea sales, Mrs. Jamieson's selective approval, and the long-awaited return of a familiar…

S34E14 692: Ch 14 — Cranford

Jul 11, 2025 1h 28m

Ep. 692: Cranford | Chapter 14Book talk begins at 11:49Will Miss Matty accept help from her loyal friends? And what's this about Martha and Jem... and a…

S34E13 691: Ch 13 — Cranford

Jul 04, 2025 1h 11m

Ep. 691: Cranford | Chapter 13Book talk begins at 19:20Miss Matty finally does it—she picks out a gown all by herself. But just as she's basking in her big main-character moment… BAM. Gossip hits the…

S34E12 690: Ch 12 — Cranford

Jun 27, 2025 54m

Ep. 690: Cranford | Chapter 12Book talk begins at 15:55Peter may be lost to the mists of time (or possibly crowned the llama of Tibet, if Miss Pole is to be believed) but it's Lady Glenmire who's…

S34E11 689: Ch 11 — Cranford

Jun 20, 2025 53m

Ep. 689: Cranford | Chapter 11Book talk begins at 13:40Who's really behind the name Signor Brunoni? And could Aga Jenkyns be…?---------------------------------------------------------------0:00…

S34E10 688: Ch 10 — Cranford

Jun 13, 2025 1h 9m

Ep. 688: Cranford | Chapter 10Book talk begins at 14:11Robbers, suspicion, and just when things couldn't get more tragic (or absurd), Mrs. Jamieson's dog dies—and she mourns harder than she did her…

S34E9 687: Ch 9 — Cranford

Jun 06, 2025 1h 1m

Ep. 687: Cranford | Chapter 9Book talk begins at 20:20This week we bring the razzle-dazzle of Signor Brunoni's magic act—and the unstoppable commentary of Miss Pole.…

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