Listener Reviews

I have been listening to CraftLit through her many moves from Arizona to PA, it is an excellent Podcast that educates not only about literature by many other things.

No matter how many times I have encountered a classic (I have read Emma many times), I always learn something new from Heather.

I have listened to CraftLit for years - I believe I began during Jane Eyre, but I’ve listened to so many books and episodes I can’t remember. I have been exposed to many more classics than I would have without CraftLit - and have been richly rewarded by not only the content of the books, but also by author background, subtle humor, historical settings/politics/sociology, and so much more. Heather does not spoon feed - she teaches, challenges and inspires further research into so many topics related to the readings. She has a large and loyal following, and I am delighted to be a included in this group!

I simply adore this podcast! So many good books and fun conversations. I learn so much every time! I started listening as a way to hear my favorite book, the Count of Monte Cristo, and have since loved the show! Thank you Heather and team:)

I do many crafts, but primarily cross stitch and embroidery. I can’t read and stitch, so in comes the podcast. I found CraftLit one sleepless night when my insomnia was getting the best of me. My mental health is terrible, and the podcast was just what the doctor ordered. I fell in love with the podcast from the start, and get excited when a new episode drops!

I’ve been listening since Tale of Two Cities. Heather is warm, witty, and insightful. The serial delivery of both known and forgotten novels allows for “teaching” and listening time so the episodes stay at the hour-or-less mark. One of only two podcasts still around from 2006-07 and in my weekly downloads.

Hello, Nick from NC. Kind of late joining in with this app. But I ever so appreciate the Craftlit app that I listen through Apple podcast. Thank you! I’m listening to books I don’t had time to read presently, or never had the opportunity in my younger years. Right now I’m jumping around from one title to another. I’m currently listening to the Gulliver’s travels series! Thank you for what you do. And thank you for keeping it crafty! I’m a knitter, crocheter and seamstress.

I have an annoying particularity when it comes to the sandwiching of story time between discussion. Happily, the host and discussion in CraftLit add to the experience of the texts, and point out great little bits that I would surely have missed had they not been addressed. Thanks!

As a brand new listener, I’m stoked that there are YEARS of episodes and books to catch up on! Heather, the host, is smart, funny and an excellent curator. Highly recommend for anyone who loves books and nerding out about words and classic literature. Thank you for creating!

A definite highlight of my week! I love it!!

Great podcast. Sorry my iphone somehow stopped showing upload dates. Are you back?

It’s been a couple - or a few? Years since I’ve listened, I’m not sure why... But I just started Anne of Green Gables, and the intro music alone took me right back to when I was finishing college and starting to knit more and more. I was so missing my literature classes, and Craftlit helped me to find the enjoyment and analysis I was missing. I’m so happy that this podcast exists, giving us the classics with such insight. It’s like coming home after a long trip, and I can’t wait to revisit some of my favorites, too! Thank you, Heather!

Heather helped me understand Pride and Prejudice, got me through Anne of the Green Gables, and Frankenstein. Books I probably wouldn’t have read, much less understood without her informed and entertaining commentary. Start listening and you will have years of episodes to enjoy!!!

This is a great podcast, but where are you Heather?? Nothing has shown up in my feed since last October.I wrote this a while ago and failed to send, so I am adding to it since a new episode showed up today. Hurrah! I started with Anne of Green Gables, and loved it so much, I went back to the very beginning. I’m now on The Scarlet Letter. Thank you, Heather, for all of the literature and insight.

Just found your lovely podcast.You are very interesting and I am looking forward to finishing the age of innocence!Keep up the good work! 💗

I love this Podcast! I’ve been listening to it for years and I got my boyfriend to start listening too! We are so excited to hear what may come up next! Thank you so much Heather for continuing and being so inspirational. Keep it going

I can’t believe I just found this podcast! The host is witty and cool and her insights into each book is everything. The work put into such engaging, professional-sounding audio books has me delighted. I LOVE this podcast!!!

I love this podcast!! It is soothing. Almost like listening to an old friend.

And why was the internet hiding this from me? It's really great; I'm listening to the Anne of Green Gables episodes now. I love the annotations-she goes into depth in things like religious history, political history, even geology. I look forward to going through back episodes and listening to some books I haven't read before!

Heather takes the work out of choosing a good audio book. She always picks great readers and tops them of with insightful, intelligent studies of the work at hand. I’m smarter, because of this podcast. (And probably a better a human. ) The crafty talks are real and cozy, but easy to skip when you’re anxious to hear the next chapter of a book.

I just finished listening to one of the older podcasts, the one on Jane Eyre Chapter 5. I think it was one my first full episodes to listen to. I was really pleased to listen to such a rich podcast. I enjoyed the thorough discussion, it also moved me to think of ways I can give towards the recent tragedies that have been occurring due to hurricanes and also brought back memories of when I lived in NYC during Sandy. The interview was a nice addition, it motivated me to continue learning how to knit. I'm looking forward to listening to more.

Heather is an amazing host/producer/teacher. I love classic literature, and I am experiencing so many works that I missed out on in school. This is absolutely my favorite podcast, and I eagerly look forward to every new episode.

I really enjoy this podcast and wish it had been around long years ago when I taught English to high schoolers. I really could have been a much, much better teacher. My only reason for not purchasing a paid subscription is that it just takes too long to read a book. This is my first book with Heather--"The Count of Monte Cristo"--and it's already been 18 months since we started. By now I've lost track of some of the threads in the book. I may purchase a subscription once this one is over, and then I'll be able to download all episodes of former books studied on this podcast and binge listen instead of wait a week or more for every episode.

Loved this episode. Heather and Niel had a great time hanging out and I enjoyed learning about Niels story and the various careers he had before getting to his documentary work. He shares some great tips for being a true visionary, creative and thought leader.