Podcast of the Week - CraftLit

I cannot say enough good things about this one. As much as I love to read, I don't always delve into the classics. So many of them are free for the taking at Librivox and I do grab a few sometimes. I think my main problem with the classics is the lack of conversation about them with someone. I miss nuances sometimes with them and just don't get them.

Heather Ordover is a teacher who hosts this part crafting/part classic audiobook podcast and it's exactly what I need. I jump around (and she handily offers a guide on which podcasts have which books) and I just love it. CraftLit is a worthwhile podcast to listen to just to get your feet wet on the classics.

I started off with Pride and Prejudice because I was pretty sure I wouldn't like Jane Austen (nice reason, right?). I never liked romantics and figured that's what Austen was. Hello! I was wrong! With guidance and excellent commentary by Heather, it turns out I really like Austen. How about that noise? P&P were the very first episodes she did and I keep coming back.

Right now I've just jumped to Jane Eyre, never having read any of the Bronte sisters (but totally meaning to) and I'm already suckered in and it's only up to chapter four. Heather researches the authors and gives you tidbits to chew on. She lets you know the history behind terms the book uses, like what the heck is a Holland Pocket??

If you aren't into the crafty part, grab the podcast of Just the Books!

I can't recommend this one enough!