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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:

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 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. 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: 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. 644: Destashify! Book talk begins @ 2:06 It's been five days, time to get a bit serious for Milady! CraftLit Bulletin Board Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White 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 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:

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!

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: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY 8: DAY 9: DAY 10: DAY 11: DAY TWELVE Nutcracker and Mouse-King (1816) By: E. T. A. Hoffmann (1776 - 1822) - Translated by: Mrs. St. Simon - From: Nutcracker and Mouse-King (version 2) - eText: Read by: Sandra Cullum - CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • 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 !

Eleventh Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: On the eleventh day of CraftLit, join us as we continue onwards to chapters 7-9 from E.T.A. Hoffmann's 'Nutcracker and Mouse-King.' Brace yourselves for more enchantment and adventure in this festive tale! If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY 8: DAY 9: DAY 10: DAY ELEVEN Nutcracker and Mouse-King (1816) By: E. T. A. Hoffmann (1776 - 1822) - Translated by: Mrs. St. Simon - From: Nutcracker and Mouse-King (version 2) - eText: Read by: Sandra Cullum - CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • 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 !

Tenth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: On the tenth day of CraftLit, join us for a festive treat as we take on the first six chapters of E.T.A. Hoffmann's 'Nutcracker and Mouse-King.' Immerse yourself in this holiday classic where toys spring to life, and a whimsical battle between mice and soldiers awaits. If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY 8: DAY 9: DAY TEN Nutcracker and Mouse-King (1816) By: E. T. A. Hoffmann (1776 - 1822) - - Translated by: Mrs. St. Simon - From: Nutcracker and Mouse-King (version 2) - eText: eText (Deutsch) - Read by: Sandra Cullum - CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • 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 !

Ninth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: On the ninth day of CraftLit, we embark on another journey with three tales of Christmas magic. From the heartwarming 'Christmas on Wheels' narrated by David Wales, to Samuel McCord Crothers' 'Christmas and the Literature of Disillusion,' and finally, Ruth Sawyer's whimsical 'Barney's Tale of the Wee Red Cap.' Join us for a festive blend of holiday cheer and literary enchantment. If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY 8: DAY NINE Christmas on Wheels (1895) By: Willis Boyd Allen - From: Christmas on Wheels - eText: Read by: David Wales - Christmas and the Literature of Disillusion (1908) By: Samuel McCord Crothers - From: By the Christmas Fire - eText: Read by: Andrew Ordover - Barney's Tale of the Wee Red Cap (1916) By: Ruth Sawyer - From: This Way to Christmas - eText: Read by: Jonathan Uffelman - CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • 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 !

Ep. 643: Giving Mood! Book talk begins @ 5:07 Wellp...Milady's still in captivity. (translated by Alan D. Corré) CraftLit Bulletin Board Color Your Classics Colorized Black and White 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 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:

Eighth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: On the eighth day of CraftLit, we've got a delightful triple treat! First up, we've got the dramatized charm of "Christmas Every Day" by William Dean Howells,. Then, explore the profound connection between Christmas and the spirit of democracy in "Christmas and the Spirit of Democracy" by Samuel McCord Crothers. Finally, join the fun and enchantment of Raymond Aiden's "Why the Chimes Rang"! If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY EIGHT Christmas Every Day (2007) By: William Dean Howells - From: Christmas Every Day and Other Stories - eText: Read by: Brian Hostick & Jessica Mells - Christmas and the Sprit of Democracy (1908) By: Samuel McCord Crothers - From: By the Christmas Fire - eText: Read by: Andrew Ordover - Why the Chimes Rang (1909) By: Raymond Macdonald Alden - Producer: Duncan MacDougald, Jr. From: Why the Chimes Rang eText: https://christmasstories.org/why-the-chimes-rang/#:~:text=(Summary%3A%20In%20%E2%80%9CWhy%20the,witness%20the%20church's%20wondrous%20service Read by: Ted Malone, Dick Leibert - CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • 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 !

Seventh Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: On the seventh day of CraftLit, join us for a CraftLit Exclusive: 'A Spin for the Ages' by Bob Greenberger. This not-so-typical holiday story features a young boy, a devilish opponent, and a dreidel game that might just spin his fate. If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY SEVEN A Spin for the Ages (2023) By: Bob Greenberger Read by: Aiden Ordover CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • 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 !

Sixth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: On the sixth day of CraftLit, we dive into a heart-warming tale by Elizabeth Gaskell - "Christmas Storms & Sunshine." Enjoy the story! CraftLit: North and South The Brontes: Wild Genius on the Moors: The Story of a Literary Family If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY SIX Christmas Storms & Sunshine (1848) By: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell - From: eText: Read by: Ruth Golding - CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • 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 !

Fifth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: On this fifth day of merriment, we're unwrapping a literary treasure that promises to captivate your imagination – "The Truce of God" by the talented Mary Roberts Rhinehart. World War I novel: The Amazing Interlude - If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY FIVE The Truce of God (1920) By: Mary Roberts Rinehart - From: eText: Read by: Mary Ann Spiegel - CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • 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 !

Fourth Day of CraftLit LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: Welcome back to the 12 Days of CraftLit! Today, we're diving into the enchanting tale of The Christmas Scene at Camelot of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". It's romance with a capital R and maybe a touch of holiday magic. If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY FOUR Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - "Christmas Scene at Camelot"— Middle English (1839) By: Anonymous Pearl Poet - From: eText: Middle English read by: Martin Geeson - Modern English read by: Euan Bartlett CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here: Join the newsletter: Podcast site: Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group: Pinterest: Youtube: • 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 !