Ep. 652: Valid, But Not Sound Book talk begins at 9:54.  Emma does a lot of Emma-ing. Her arguments are valid and shared with great conviction, but are they true?  --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join our raffle giveaway of  • Join our Howl’s Moving Castle book party on April 25, 2024 by becoming a or joining us on YouTube at the $10 dollar level! • • • Free Indirect Style  CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the ..read more

Ep. 651: Confirmation Bias Emma's matchmaking prowess is in full swing! Will her plans for Harriet end in a fairytale ending, or is disaster lurking just around the corner? And who is this guy named Frank? --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join the raffle giveaway of  • • • T • •   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on ..read more

Ep. 650: In Memoriam Book talk begins @ 15:34 Time to meet our delightful and bubbly (did we also mention meddlesome?) protagonist!  --------------------------------------------------------------- • This month’s giveaway:  • • Plum Deluxe Loose Leaf Tea on | • • • • • • • • --------------------------------------------------------------- CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check out the list of previous CraftLit Classics here:   Support the show links: Subscribe ..read more

We are finally back! ? But before we dive into all things Emma, we're peeking behind the curtain today to discover all the juicy stuff to better understand Jane Austen’s world when she wrote Emma. Buckle up, because this is going to be one heck of a ride. --------------------------------------------------------------- • This month’s giveaways:  • My smock shirt • • (join me!) • and • • • • • • • • • • Free Indirect Speech – 3rd person: , but covers the whole text • • Jane Austen died of… several journals have thoughts: • • • • and • • • Peerage links for the families: • • • •   • &nb ..read more

Ep. 648: I'm Going to Have a Drink! Book talk begins @ 08:02 It's the end of the end! Thank you everyone for listening to The Three Musketeers with us. January Postcards The Last Homely House - The pencil pouch Heather's Bag with folded bindings Here's the origin of today's title:  CraftLit Bulletin Board CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it ?  If you need help, feel free to call H ..read more

Ep. 647: Junebugging in January! Book talk begins @ 21:05 Milady kills the lady, and now it's time to get revenge...dy CraftLit Bulletin Board CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it ?  If you need help, feel free to call Holiday Vacations at 1-888-867-2190 Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast ..read more

Ep. 646: What I Did! Book talk begins @ 25:59 From Milady's schemes to Rochefort's dreams... LeAnn asked if I REALLY meant that Manchurian Candidate was a great comedy. She was right to wonder - I was thinking satire (like DARK satire) and said comedy instead. I blame long-COVID brain.   But thank you to LeAnn for catching that. Important note: we are currently working on getting the Patrons Sponsoring Patrons up. We just hit a snag but should have it up and running for next week. Kawandi #1 Clapotis! CraftLit Bulletin Board CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get o ..read more

Ep. 645: Another New Year! Book talk begins @ 10:57 We've switched from Milady the Captive to Milady the Evil Genius. Sorry Felton! CraftLit Bulletin Board CraftLit in Denmark and Sweden Tour (May 20-30, 2024) Get on a plane and ! Visit the childhood home of Hans Christian Andersen to enchanting landscapes that have inspired world-famous authors, we promise this Nordic adventure will be worth it ?  If you need help, feel free to call Holiday Vacations at 1-888-867-2190 Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:  ..read more

Just to let you know, Ep. 644 will be out on January 5th, 2024. The Twelve Days of CraftLit caused a wee bit of a storage issue, but fret not! 644 will be in your ears next week. ❤️ Happy New Year ..read more

Twelfth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO:  AUDIO ONLY:   On the twelfth day of CraftLit, grab your cocoa and settle in, as we unwrap the final chapters of E.T.A. Hoffmann's tale, 'Nutcracker and Mouse-King.' Get ready for a festive finale that's sure to dance its way into your holiday hearts. Wishing you all a joyous holiday season! We'll see you in wintery 2024 for another twelve days of delight on CraftLit. Until then, may your days be merry and your books be full of enchantment. If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1 ..read more