Ep. 666: Cloud Fail | Chapters 37-38 / Volume 3, Chapters 1-2 Book talk begins at 17:05.  And now for the beginning of volume 3! Things start to come together. Emma doesn’t like the idea that she's just like Mrs. Elton, and Jane Austen leaves us some important foreshadowing at the end of our chapters. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • •  •  •  • • 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 C ..read more

Ep. 665: Point and Picken | Chapters 35-36 / Volume 2, Chapters 17-18 Book talk begins at 11:51.  We’ve reached the last 2 chapters of volume 2! In this episode, we read a part of Jane Austen’s famous letter to her niece and generally just try to survive Mrs. Elton. ---------------------------------------------------------------   • Mary Brooks Picken • (a lovely website Mrs. DePew has set up for us to enjoy, btw) • One of her books (more are available on the same web archive): Nuthin’ changes in the world of fashion, does it?  • Here’s a pic of the hot babe Picken: (below) and ..read more

Ep. 664: OPTs | Chapters 32-34 / Volume 2, Chapters 14-16 Book talk begins at 13:19.  Chapter audio is at 50:37. Post-chapter book talk is at 1:46:56. This week’s episode is loaded with Jane Fairfax’s tact, Mr. Knightley’s dry sarcasm, and Emma’s snarky comebacks. That—plus some stuff about Hartfield and Maple Grove—and so much more! --------------------------------------------------------------- • • Mason River’s business card • The punctuations in chapter 32 (volume 2, chapter 14) • Military gaiters • • • • • • • • •   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the new ..read more

Ep. 663: Mildred and Lacey | Chapters 29-31 / Volume 2, Chapters 11-13 Book talk begins at 13:45.  Frank’s charm starts to fade. Emma begins to see the consequences of her meddling. But old habits die hard, and Emma starts thinking, maybe Frank could be useful in mending Harriet’s broken heart… --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • • • Treadle table   • Sewing machine serial numbers   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok podcast: • Email: • Check ou ..read more

Ep. 662: Buckle Up For Bates | Chapter 27-28 / Volume 2, Chapter 9-10 Book talk begins at 7:59.  This delightful episode is a fun one! We talk recipes, music, and enjoy a lovely slice of life description of Highbury. --------------------------------------------------------------- • Mildred's !  • • • • • • • • • • Last chance! Join our June raffle giveaway of the !   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:   ..read more

Ep. 661: Mildred | Chapters 26 / Volume 2, Chapter 8 Book talk begins at 10:04.  Emma's agenda for today: Chat with Frank. Play the piano. Shut down the idea of Knightley having the hots for Jane. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • •  • • • Pg 127 of the book  • • • Mildred! • Time is running out! Join our June raffle giveaway of the ! 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 ..read more

Ep. 660: The Franky Doth Protest Too Much | Chapters 24-25 / Volume 2, Chapters 6-7 Book talk begins at 9:08.  --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join our June raffle giveaway of the ! • 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 the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month)   • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS o ..read more

Ep. 659: But Have You Tried Yoga? | Chapters 22-23 / Volume 2, Chapters 4-5 Book talk begins at 12:17.  This is some of the snarkiest Jane Austen writing we've seen—and that says a lot. In this episode, we enjoy two chapters worth of just snark and sass about Mr. Elton and his new wife (who isn't Harriet!). --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join our June raffle giveaway of the ! • • • • • • New peace pockets!     CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group: • Pinterest: • TikTok p ..read more

Ep. 658: Huswifs | Chapters 19-21 / Volume 2, Chapters 1-3 Book talk begins at 11:35.  This week, we chat with a woman who talks in hilariously long, winding sentences, often interrupting herself and losing her train of thought. Oh, and her niece—with a heartwarming backstory—joins us too! --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • Emma Chapter 19-21 / Volume 2, Chapters 1-3 • Visit Aimee's shop .      • IS for sale at Etsy.   CraftLit’s socials: • Find everything here: • Join the newsletter: • Podcast site: • Facebook: • Facebook group ..read more

Ep. 657: Miasmic Book talk begins at 14:31.  Emma attempts damage control while Mr. Knightley’s prejudice against a particular stranger surprises our heroine. --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join our raffle giveaway of     and visit Aimee's shop . •  IS for sale at Etsy. • Map showing the location of Weymouth • Jane Austen Sewing Box book (the Jane Austen craft book I was talking about) • iPad Case pics • (in reference to the carpet work stuff I talked about last week) • Carpet Work photo from • Panel from a table carpet showing the Four Co ..read more