Jul 3, 20266 min
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...
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CraftLit — Annotated Audiobooks for Busy PeopleLove 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 Host Heather Ordover explains historical references, vocabulary, and cultural context before each chapter so listeners can fully enjoy the story.Think of it as a global book club for classic literature, perfect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 StevensonRecent and current readings include Mark Twain’s Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc and Elizab
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What is CraftLit about?
CraftLit, Annotated Audiobooks for Busy PeopleLove 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 Host Heather Ordover explains historical references, vocabulary, and cultural context before each chapter so listeners can fully enjoy the story.
Who hosts CraftLit?
CraftLit is hosted by Heather Ordover. The show has published 852 episodes to date.
What has CraftLit covered recently?
Recent episodes include "I Moved to Philly and I Need Your Ideas! (CraftLit Update)" (3 July 2026, 6 minutes), "CraftLit + Nancy Drew Update" (24 April 2026, 11 minutes), and "Big CraftLit Update: Moby Dick, Supercast, Premium Audio, and Holiday Playlists" (13 December 2025, 11 minutes).
How often does CraftLit publish?
CraftLit publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 58 minutes across 852 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on CraftLit?
Booking probability for CraftLit is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. CraftLit requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. CraftLit's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Heather Ordover hosts CraftLit, an arts podcast with 852 episodes published.
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CraftLit
CraftLit + Nancy Drew Update
Apr 24, 202611 minREMINDER: 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 virus, a torn cornea...
Dec 13, 202511 minHere'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 a much easier and...
Nov 28, 20251h 11mS35Chapters 25-231 – iTunes Season 37, episodes 1-8 Book talk begins at 19:44 Elopements, mistaken romances, and surprise weddings? Yes. ALL of that. --------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00...
Nov 22, 202557 minS35Ep. 702: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 20-24 Book talk begins at 20:12 Poor Mr. Harrison is stuck in Peak Gaskell Mayhem, and honestly, it's delicious...
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Nov 14, 202550 minS35Ep. 701: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 15-19 Book talk begins at 12:20 Let's just say: gossip is blooming faster than the primroses. --------------------------------------------------------------- 1:46...
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700: Ch 14 — Mr. Harrison's Confessions
Nov 7, 202557 minS35Ep. 700: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapter 14 Book talk begins at 17:02 But just when everything seems rosy, a tragic accident turns Duncombe upside down...
Oct 10, 202558 minS35Ep. 699: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 9-13 Book talk begins at 12:56 Between Christmas dinners gone wrong, mixed signals with Sophy, and a stethoscope scandal that sets tongues wagging, life in Duncombe just...
Oct 3, 20251h 8mS35Ep. 698: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 7-8 Book talk begins at 16:51 Want to hear how Gaskell balances grief, comedy, and social satire all in one breath? Tune in and let the story carry you away...
Sep 26, 202554 minS35Ep. 697: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 5-6 Book talk begins at 23:29 It's picnic time in Duncombe! But our poor Mr. Harrison is wondering if this "pleasure outing" was anything but pleasant...
Sep 19, 20251h 8mS35Ep. 696: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 3-4 Book talk begins at 25:15 Pears, parties, and peculiar housemates—Mr. Harrison's adventures just keep getting more awkward (and more entertaining)...
Sep 13, 20251h 11mS35Ep. 695: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 1-2 Book talk begins at 14:46 You'll want to tune in to our latest story—because in Duncombe, even saying you feel "pretty well" can cause a stir...
Episode #16
694: Ch 16 — Cranford (End of Book)
Jul 25, 20251h 54mS34Ep. 694: Cranford | Chapter 16 Book talk begins at 12:00 Will peace be restored in Cranford society? Or will Mr. Peter's antics shake things up for good...
Jul 19, 202550 minI 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...
Episode #15
693: Ch 15 — Cranford
Jul 18, 20251h 13mS34Ep. 693: Cranford | Chapter 15 Book talk begins at 22:26 Cranford wraps up with surprise marriages, booming tea sales, Mrs. Jamieson's selective approval, and the long-awaited return of a familiar face—serving one final...
Episode #14
692: Ch 14 — Cranford
Jul 11, 20251h 29mS34Ep. 692: Cranford | Chapter 14 Book talk begins at 11:49 Will Miss Matty accept help from her loyal friends? And what's this about Martha and Jem... and a lodger...
Episode #13
691: Ch 13 — Cranford
Jul 4, 20251h 12mS34Ep. 691: Cranford | Chapter 13 Book talk begins at 19:20 Miss 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 milliner's like a...
Episode #12
690: Ch 12 — Cranford
Jun 27, 202554 minS34Ep. 690: Cranford | Chapter 12 Book talk begins at 15:55 Peter 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 dropped the real...
Episode #11
689: Ch 11 — Cranford
Jun 20, 202554 minS34Ep. 689: Cranford | Chapter 11 Book talk begins at 13:40 Who's really behind the name Signor Brunoni? And could Aga Jenkyns be…? --------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Episode start • Plum...
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688: Ch 10 — Cranford
Jun 13, 20251h 10mS34Ep. 688: Cranford | Chapter 10 Book talk begins at 14:11 Robbers, 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 own husband...
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