Listener Reviews

A wonderful podcast, serializing classic literature and adding "annotations". The annotations are provided by the host, Heather Ordover, and are notable for their insight and helpfulness in shedding light on the historical context and arcane details that would have been common knowledge to an author's contemporary readers. I started listening several years ago, at very beginning with the first episode and have been hooked ever since. This is clearly a labor of love.

Well I can't believe after a year I was sitting thinking about the podcasts I use to listen to on my touch and oh my! I thought how silly I was to not have added CraftLit back to my subscribed listens! Oh how I missed her! Thank goodness there she was and to hear her voice again made me smile. One of the very best podcasts out there. Never again will I change devices and forget to add.

I've been listening to podcasts for more than 10 years and CraftLit is one of my favorites. The audio books always have wonderful narrators. Heather is an English teacher and has a background in theater, so she always has interesting tidbits to share that give us more information about the author orthe historic significance of the book that further enhance our enjoyment and understanding of the current novel. An added bonus is that she is also a crafter, so she often has crafty news about what she is making or interesting things happening in the crafty world. Her online personality is one that makes you feel you are among friends. We get occasional news about her family, without anything that violates privacy. And we learn about other podcasts and readers. Heather always says, "CraftLit listenes are just better!" Well, that gos for you, too, Heather. You and your podcast are just better!

Heather helped to reignite my interest in knitting and classic literature all in one superb podcast. I never miss an episode and look forward to expanding my literary and crafty horizons!

I absolutely LOVE this podcast :) I listen to it every single day at work and it makes time fly listening to these great books. I love how she explains the books too I have learned so much information and she really helps you understand the book and the author.

This podcast is for anyone who enjoys a good story. However it is the commentary Heather (the host) provides that makes this podcast stand out. I have discovered so many new to me books through the podcast that I wouldn't have read or listen to (or in some cases even heard of) without CraftLit. CraftLit is my favorite podcast and it makes my day when I see there is a new episode.

I've been listening since the podcast began years ago. There just isn't anyone better at combining great literature with entertaining audio than Heather Ordover of the CraftLit podcast. As a secondary English teacher, I've also used her expert insight into classic literature numerous times with my students. I can't praise her work enough. I hope she never stops recording.

One of the very first podcasts I ever subscribed to, and still one of the best. It brings so much insight to books I've read before, and causes me to fall in love with ones I've never picked up. After 9 years of podcasting, it still feels fresh.

New episodes every weekend -- and they jump straight to the top of my list every time! Awesome, awesome, awesome!

With busy hands, it is really hard to get time to read a book. This podcast allows me to listen. I am getting to listen to books that I would not ordinarily pick up to read. Can't thank you enough.

I was searching for a something to listen to during my commute and I love this one. Great insight into book and love the crafting information. Started about a month ago and I'm addicted. Love Heather's extras

Such an excellent podcast! Great audio quality and excellent CONTENT. Insightful thoughts on the literature being covered. Makes me feel so much smarter for having listened. BONUS POINTS for helping me teach literature to my teenage daughter. Oh. Yeah.

My favorite podcast by far!

I've been a loyal listener for a long time now. Even if I don't love the book being read, I'm always learning new aspects of the literature. I got my English-teacher husband hooked on it as well; he finds the background info invaluable when teaching related works.

I have followed Heather around the country as she has moved to different geographic areas in the US. She makes each home and community come alive. I have listened to CraftLit from the beginning and enjoyed the discussion of all of the novels. Heather loves to create and is one of the most interesting people I listen to. Her voice is amazing. The podcast is of the highest quality.

What could be better than listening to great books and having them explained, critiqued and discussed by a fabulous teacher? I only wish I'd had a teacher like Heather in high school or college.

I have been listening to Craftlit since 2009. It just keeps getting better. If you like books and learning this is for you.

I've been listening for quite some time, but this is my first review - the title says it ALL!

I love knitting, spinning, sewing, quilting and stories. This wonderful host, with a marvelous voice, eloquently combines all of these.

Heather does an amazing job of educating the listener about outdated language and customs. Intellagent thoughtful guide to classic books. A pleasure to listen to with the best of the best readers with voices that are a pleasure to hear.

I started with episode 1 about 2 years ago and have been slowly working my way forward. I have loved being able to gorge myself on craftlit, I am not sure what I am going to do once I catch up to real time.I have so enjoyed listening to and actually getting a understanding of books that I know I would have never picked up again after high school, let alone books that I would have never read at all.Do not even get me started on the crafty part. Because of Heather I can now spin with a drop spindle and I have knit my first sock (soon to become pair of socks)

Heather (yes, I feel like I can be on a first-name basis with her) is a wonderful podcaster and discussant for the books she offers to us. I listen/view quite a few podcasts, but hers is one of my very favorites! She has a great voice to listen to and is always up to something innovative and engaging in her craft life. I feel like my review is long overdue!

I'm really glad that I found this podcast. It's really interesting. Keep up the good work Heather.

Heather gives thoughful insights and shares helpful facts gleaned from her research and years of experience reading and teaching literature. The crafting component is fun and creative. She talks like a good friend sitting and crafting together. The sound quality and production is clear and professional. Excellent podcast all around.