CraftLit - Serialized Classic Literature for Busy Book Lovers

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 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 or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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) • of Picken's little books on sewing via Victorian Sweatshop site ;) • 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 that links back to Mrs. DePew—again! • and • • • • 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 or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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 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 or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call 1-206-350-1642

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 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 or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 --------------------------------------------------------------- We use royalty-free music from the YouTube Creator’s Library. Other music heard on CraftLit downloaded from (now defunct) Free Podsafe Music site “Garage Band”: • Opening Music: Joshua Christian, “Chasing Hiro: Sailing the Gale” • Closing Music: Matthew Shell, “Love Part Two (Original Mis)” CraftLit makes a small commission from sales made through any product links above.

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: 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 or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) Call

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: 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 or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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 or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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 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 or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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! --------------------------------------------------------------- • Get a at my *Relentlessy Curious* shop over on Etsy. • J shop on Etsy (these are THE BEST—quiet!—fidget toys) • • • • 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: • 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 or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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 Continents, the Seasons, and Four Planets from • Carpet Work Sampler from 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 or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

Ep. 656: Sampled Book talk begins at 14:31. John Knightley complains about the cold while Mr. Elton does something surprising. 😨 • Join our raffle giveaway of and visit Aimee's shop . • Clip from When you watch the know that the actors are: —Samuel West (SO good right now in the Slow Horses series), —Eleanor Tomlinson (who—after this—played a marvelous Demelza in the Poldark reboot), —Mariah Gale (who seriously, is the ONLY Ophelia I've ever thought was worth her salt—it's worth it to track the David Tenant recording of their Hamlet), and —Dominic West (who you don't hear in the Emma scene, but is excellent at everything. If you haven't seen him before you've missed out. Please visit the Intelligence Squared channel on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Intelligence-Squared for this and many other videos that could have been made for the CraftLitterati. Enjoy! • • Yo-Yo Quilt puffs on Denim— IS for sale at Etsy. • Birthday Card 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 or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

Ep. 655: Brick Book talk begins at 15:02. Fainting fits, Mr. Woodhouse’s quirks and whims, and a cure-all remedy? All in this week’s episode! (And Belated Happy Birthday to Heather! 😁 — Valkyrie and Erik) --------------------------------------------------------------- • Join our raffle giveaway of • Brick Pics • Map • Bags and fabric from Auntie Cheryl • Eye of Fatima/Hamsa from my other Auntie • Aquetong spring park • Watercolor and reference photo 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 or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

Ep. 654: Speed Bumps Book talk begins at 8:41. We hit Emma's famous "I need not marry" speech that you see in every adaptation of Emma! And when it comes to making moves with Harriet, Elton moves at a snail's pace. But Emma persists and is determined to make this match a reality, despite having little interest in getting married herself. --------------------------------------------------------------- • • • • • (Smiling) punctuation • Pratt Munson anime club stickers 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 or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

Ep. 653: I’ve Been Sandersoned Book talk begins at 4:34. Today is a standalone chapter! Covering commonplace books, enigmas, and riddles. This may be one of the only chapters in Emma where I actually feel sorry for Elton. --------------------------------------------------------------- • Last chance to join our raffle giveaway of • • • • • • • Riddles in chapter order 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 or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

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 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 or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 --------------------------------------------------------------- We use royalty-free music from the YouTube Creator’s Library. Other music heard on CraftLit downloaded from (now defunct) Free Podsafe Music site “Garage Band”: • Opening Music: Joshua Christian, “Chasing Hiro: Sailing the Gale” • Closing Music: Matthew Shell, “Love Part Two (Original Mis)” CraftLit makes a small commission from sales made through any product links above.

Ep. 651: Confirmation Bias Book talk begins at 8:16 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 the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) • 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

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 to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) • 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 --------------------------------------------------------------- We use royalty-free music from the YouTube Creator’s Library. Other music heard on CraftLit downloaded from (now defunct) Free Podsafe Music site “Garage Band”: • Opening Music: Joshua Christian, “Chasing Hiro: Sailing the Gale” • Closing Music: Matthew Shell, “Love Part Two (Original Mis)” CraftLit makes a small commission from sales made through any product links above.

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: • • • • • • • • • MyBib—Works Consulted: • P • • and his fun lecture with the four actors (___dude, Poldark, Opelia, Dominic West) • • • Plus Barchas’ two articles that I found: and 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 or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 --------------------------------------------------------------- We use royalty-free music from the YouTube Creator’s Library. Other music heard on CraftLit downloaded from (now defunct) Free Podsafe Music site “Garage Band”: • Opening Music: Joshua Christian, “Chasing Hiro: Sailing the Gale” • Closing Music: Matthew Shell, “Love Part Two (Original Mis)” CraftLit makes a small commission from sales made through any product links above.

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 Holiday Vacations at 1-888-867-2190 Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat:

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 site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: heather@craftlit.com • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat: