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  • Does Jane Austen's Persuasion work better on the page than on the screen? This is just one of the questions Stephanie and returning guest, Brian Hicks, discuss in today's episode. Before exploring Netflix's 2022 film, they will talk about their shared love of the novel, and experience with other Persuasion adaptations. Among Jane Austen fans, this film is not celebrated. Find out why in today's episode.

    Beware of spoilers and cats :)

    For more with Brian, scroll back to the Emma 2020 episode from earlier this season. (Episode 7).

    References:

    Persuasion by Jane Austen

    Persuasion films: 1995, 2007, 2022

    All of Jane Austen's novels

    "Bloom" by Amy King

    Jane Eyre & Wuthering Heights

    1st Virtual Book Club Pick: "The Murder of Mr. Wickham" by Claudia Gray

    Fox's Persuasion (that never was): Director Mahalia Belo and starring Sarah Snook as Anne Elliot :(

    Flea Bag

    Bridgerton

    Shogun

    The Office

    Emily (2022) starring Emma Mackey

    Love & Jane (Hallmark)

    Emma Approved: YouTube

    The Jane Games: YouTube

    Miss Austen Regrets (2007)

    Miss Austen (PBS 2025)

    Jane Austen Book Club

    The Patriot

    Uncle Frank

    The Boys in the Band

    Call Me By Your Name

    The Witch

    Y2K

    Fear Street Series (Netflix)

    Haunting of Venice

    The Empress (Netflix)

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  • Welcome back to the podcast Drea Mayer in today's conversation about the Hulu TV show "The Artful Dodger," which just announced a second season is coming and will start filming in Australia in 2025! (If only Stephanie and Drea knew about that before this episode was filmed; spoiler alert, they're excited!)

    "The Artful Dodger" takes place about 15 years after Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist (but you don't need to know the novel to appreciate this show). It follows Jack Dawkins aka the Artful Dodger (played by Thomas Brodie Sangster) in the 1850s in Australia as he works as a surgeon. He is reunited with Fagan (David Thewlis) who shows up as a prisoner while also navigating a relationship with Lady Belle (Maia Mitchell), the mayor's daughter who wants a career in medicine. Between gore, humor, and romance, this show seems to have it all! Highly recommend if you're looking for a good time.

    For more with Drea, listen back to our "All Creatures Great & Small" episode from earlier this year (Episode 9).

    Thank you for your patience during the Zoom Glitches :)

    Featured Music: "The Joker & the Thief" by Wolfmother

    References:

    Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens Oliver! (Musical) and 1968 film Oliver and Company (Disney) My Lady Jane (Prime Video) Bridgerton History on the colony of Australia Wood Library Museum of Anesthesiology (woodlibrarymuseum.org) Anatomy by Dana Schwartz Miss Scarlet & the Duke Call the Midwife

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  • Whether you've watched a ton of Masterpiece Theatre before or not, join Stephanie in today's episode and escape from the world as she looks back on the origins of Masterpiece Theatre (which started over 50 years ago) and see where it is today.

    The podcast has discussed A LOT of Masterpiece programs already this year, and will most likely discuss more in the future.

    Enjoy the videos from today's episode by visiting the YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI0SsKbod-k&list=PL5URV43IXKcdYDhtChM_CTSZnK96W3Qg_

    Featured Music: "Rondeau" by Jean-Joseph Mouret

    References/Highlights:

    Masterpiece: America's 50-Year-Old Love Affair with British Television Drama by Nancy West Masterpiece Studio Podcast "Making Masterpiece" 3 episodes (Masterpiece Podcast) Alistair Cooke Vincent Price Masterpiece Mystery! The Buccaneers (Apple TV) The 2007 Captain Wentworth is played by Rupert Penry Jones not Rupert Evans :) PBS Passport

    Check out Masterpiece on their social media platforms: YouTube, TikTok and Instagram

    Thanks for your patience with my "dramatic pauses" as I figured out the videos

    Thank you to everyone who completed the Instagram poll

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  • Get cozy and nostalgic with today's episode on Greta Gerwig's 2019 Little Women adaptation. Join Stephanie and her returning guest Pileigh Shahinian nerd out and gush over one of their favorite films. From analyzing the structure of the narrative, to discussing comparisons to the book (and other adaptations) as well as parts that make them happy, this episode is a fun time. It feels like the perfect time to watch this film as it bridges the gap between Fall and Christmas & Winter. Check it out on Hulu.

    As always beware of spoilers and thanks for being patient with the zoom glitches.

    Featured Music: "Little Women" by Alexander Desplat

    References:

    Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Greta Gerwig 2019 Little Women 1994 Little Women 2018 PBS Mini-series Little Women Anne with an E (Netflix) Anne of Green Gables The Little Women Soundtrack by Alexander Desplat Boys in the Boat (film 2023) Jo & Laurie by Margaret Stohl & Melissa de la Cruz Pride & Prejudice Lady Bird The Barbie Movie Gerwig's adaptation of the Chronicles of Narnia (Netflix) Joey from Friends (NBC) Cinderella (2015) Pirates of the Caribbean Les Miserables

    For more with Pileigh, listen back to our Anne with an E episode (Episode 13)

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  • Join Stephanie in her third Author Spotlight as she focuses on the life of Little Women author, Louisa May Alcott. In this episode learn more about Alcott's personal life, professional career and a brief overview of the Little Women screen adaptations.

    References:

    Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why it Still Matters by Anne Boyd Rioux LIFE MAGAZINE Little Women (2020) Visit Orchard House in Concord Massachusetts Little Women Theatrical Films (1933, 1949, 1994, 2019) PBS Masterpiece Mini-series (2018)

    Prepare for next episode by watching the 2019 film. Watch on Hulu or for purchase on Prime Video.

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  • In this episode, join Stephanie along with her guest, Stephanie Rekowicz, discuss the BBC TV series Merlin (2008-2012). Listen to them get nostalgic about their love for the show as well as answer the question if Merlin can be considered a period piece?

    Merlin takes a different approach to the Merlin/King Arthur legend by making the famous sorcerer a young man who must keep his magic a secret as it's forbidden in Camelot. You can stream Merlin on Peacock and Amazon Prime Video.

    As always be ready for spoilers and thank you for being patient with any Zoom glitches!

    Featured Music: "Main Titles" & "Gwen & Arthur"

    References:

    BBC Merlin (2008-2012) King Arthur Legend Tumblr & Fanfiction Snazzlefrazz on YouTube Disney's The Sword in the Stone A Kid in King Arthur's Court Camelot The Musical Merlin cast Video diaries Jurassic World Bridgerton Umbrella Academy Game of Thrones Reign (CW) The Great (Hulu) My Lady Jane (Prime Video) Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory Excalibur (1981 film) Asa Butterfield: Hugo, Ender's Game, "Sex Education" "Sandition" (Masterpiece Theatre) Irish Wish (Netflix) "Miss Scarlet & the Duke" Starz's "Camelot" King Arthur (2004) BBC "Atlantis" BBC "Robin Hood" "Shadow & Bone" (on Netflix & by Leigh Bardugo) Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo "The Outpost" (CW) "The Librarians" TV series The Other Merlin by Robyn Schneider The Kid Who Would be King (2019 film) "The Spanish Princess" Angus Imrie plays Merlin & Prince Arthur in the above movie & show The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder American Girl Doll Books Dear America AND The Royal Diaries books The Tudors The Murder on the Orient Express

    Unfortunately, "editing Stephanie" cannot remember what show gave me the "vibe" of Merlin :(

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  • Join Stephanie in today's episode as she discusses the Masterpiece Mystery series, "Grantchester." A small town setting, found family, and murder, Grantchester has it all!

    The show follows Geordie Keating (played by Robson Green) and the local vicar (Season 9's Rishi Nair) solve crimes (specifically murders) in the quiet town of Grantchester, located around Cambridge (England). You can start at the beginning or at the most recent season (Season 9). The first five seasons are available with an Amazon Prime subscription, and seasons six through nine are available for purchase. You can also stream it on PBS Passport.

    Featured Music: "Mr. Chambers" composed by John Lunn

    References:

    Grantchester Gilmore Girls All Creatures Great & Small Anne with an E Cozy Mysteries Lovely War by Julie Berry HBO's "The Nevers" (RIP) The Masterpiece Studio Podcast YouTube Video: Grantchester, Season 9: Welcome Alphy Kottaram https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSCCzhN9QHo&t=64s Halle Berry Menopause https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/breaking-taboo-menopause-10-commonly-asked-questions-answered/story?id=112840806 Miss Scarlet & the Duke

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  • Buckle up for an emotional one as Stephanie and returning guest Dahlia Hamza Constantine discuss the second Virtual Book Club pick: Lovely War by Julie Berry.

    Lovely War takes place between World Wars I & II as Greek Goddess Aphrodite tells a story to her fellow gods about two couples during WWI. This novel was a rollercoaster of emotions. Whether you read (or listened) to Lovely War or not, be prepared for spoilers as well as a discussion on WWI and historical pieces set during the Great War. It's bound to be an interesting listen no matter if you read the book or not.

    As the material is heavy, be sure to take care of yourself :)

    Thank you to Dahlia for sharing so much of your personal story.

    Thank you to everyone who sent in their thoughts (via Instagram or by sending an email).

    And thank you to Julie Berry for writing this novel.

    Highly recommend listening to the audiobook as it has a full cast and is fantastic.

    Featured Music: "1917" from 1917

    References:

    Lovely War by Julie Berry The Maisie Dobbs book series by Jacqueline Winspear Downton Abbey Roger Waters from Pink Floyd Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Treaties, Trenches, Mud and Blood (Graphic Novel) Lines of Courage by Jennifer A. Nielsen 1917 film 1917 score by Thomas Newman Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan (Disney Plus) PTSD National Portrait Gallery; The Brilliant Exiles Exhibit in D.C. Midnight in Paris (2011) Emmett Till (1941-1955) Beryl & Edwina Mysteries by Jessica Ellicott Frankie Drake Mysteries (TV show) The Crimson Field (TV show) The Brightwood Code by Monica Hesse War Horse (2011) Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross All Quiet on the Western Front Wilfred Owen Siegfried Sassoon

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  • As summer winds down, join Stephanie as she discusses her favorite (and least favorite) TV shows, films, and books from the last 3 months. Summer went by so fast, but luckily there was a lot of good media out there. Hope you enjoy!

    References:

    Bridgerton My Lady Jane (Petition: https://www.change.org/p/official-amazon-prime-to-renew-my-lady-jane-for-a-second-season ) All Creatures Great & Small (new stills from season 5) Renegade Nell (Disney Plus) Gentleman Jack (HBO Max) Den of Geek article: "Renegade Nell's Real History & Folklore: Queen Anne, Jacobites, Herne the Hunter & Billy Blind" by Louisa Mellor https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/renegade-nell-real-history-folklore-queen-anne-jacobites-herne-the-hunter-billy-blind/ Foyle's War (2002-2015) Grantchester (Season 9, PBS/PBS Passport) Hotel Portofino (Season 3, PBS/PBS Passport) Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen One Life (2023) film The Boys in the Boat (2023) Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa Gwen & Art Are Not In Love by Lex Croucher Lovely War by Julie Berry

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    This episode was recorded with Garage Band

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  • Join Stephanie and her guest Emily Heyden discuss the PBS Masterpiece series Downton Abbey with a look back on the show (that ran from 2010-2016) before discussing the recent news of the latest/third movie currently in the works. [Buckle up for spoilers!]

    Downton Abbey is the home to the Crawley family as well as the staff who serves them (very much an upstairs/downstairs story). The show starts in 1912 with the sinking of the Titanic and the death of the heir to the Crawley family, which leads to a distant cousin, Matthew Crawley, a member of the working class, to become heir of the estate. From inheritance and maintaining Downton to scandals and WWI, there is so much conflict in the show (and it gets very addicting).

    Emily would also like to note how much she loves the yellow labs on this show and can't believe she forgot to mention them :)

    Downton Abbey is available on Prime Video, Peacock, Brit Box and, as always, your local library.

    Featured Music: "Downton Abbey Suite" & "Love & the Hunter"

    References:

    Downton Abbey the show & films Game of Thrones The Walking Dead Bridgerton My Lady Jane (Prime Video) Upstairs, Downstairs Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: "Downton Sixty" The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese Lovely War by Julie Berry

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  • Amazon Prime Video's latest show "My Lady Jane" is everywhere! Is it worth the watch?

    The show is based on the novel, My Lady Jane, by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows, and retells the story of historical figure Lady Jane Grey with a fantasy twist. Lots of romance and humor fills this show and is definitely a good time.

    Episode Breakdown:

    Opening & Messages: 0:03 Historical Context: 6:13 Overall Show Thoughts: 11:55 Book Comparisons: 28:14 Recommendations: 43:36 Closing: 54:10

    References & Recs:

    Amazon Prime Video's "My Lady Jane" Historical Figure Lady Jane Grey My Lady Jane by Hand, Ashton & Meadows (book) Six The Musical "The Tudors" (2007-2010) "England's Forgotten Queen" documentary (found on Amazon Prime Video) Bridgerton (Netflix) Galavant (ABC) Ella Enchanted Princess Bride Reign (CW) Sense & Sensibility "13 Biggest Changes My Lady Jane Makes to The Book" Screen Rant https://screenrant.com/my-lady-jane-biggest-book-changes/ The 100 (book & CW show) Even The Royals Podcast Episode: "Rewriting History with My Lady Jane" The White Queen, The White Princess, The Spanish Princess (Starz) The Great (Hulu) Rosaline The Artful Dodger (Hulu) My Salty Mary (Hand, Ashton & Meadows) is about lady pirate Mary Read An Assassin's Guide to Love and Treason by Virginia Boecker A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee That Self-Made Metal by Brittany N Williams

    Phew! That was a lot of references :)

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    VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB PICK EXTENDED TIL 8/8!!

    Read Lovely War by Julie Berry and submit your thoughts to have them discussed in a future episode!

    This was my first time recording with Riverside and I'm still figuring it out, so hopefully the transition music will return soon! Thanks for listening!

  • Escape to Prince Edward Island and visit Avonlea with Stephanie and her latest guest, Pileigh Shahinian as they discuss the Netflix TV series "Anne with an E."

    "Anne with an E" is an adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's beloved book series Anne of Green Gables. It had 3 seasons and ran from 2017-2019. Whether you've watched it or not be prepared for spoilers as Stephanie and Pileigh talk about their love for the show and why it's considered a more dramatic adaptation.

    Thanks for sticking through the "Zoom Glitches."

    References:

    "Anne with an E" (Netflix) Anne & Gilbert Sweatshirt on Etsy (Shop The Bookish Belle) https://www.etsy.com/listing/1265624847/anne-and-gilbert-embroidered-sweatshirt?click_key=15ae2c2cbeb433ba8fe37c0df8e17e0d9ef78b86%3A1265624847&click_sum=cf8d64f8&ref=shop_home_active_7 Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery (book series) 1985 Kevin Sullivan Anne of Green Gables Little Women 2019 Greta Gerwig Little Women (film) Pride & Prejudice (2005) Barbie movies 12 Dancing Princesses Princess and the Pauper

    Featured: "Tree Perspective" from "Anne with an E"

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    Come read Lovely War by Julie Berry Submit your review/response by August 1st for a potential to be featured on the future episode! Send a DM on Instagram or an email!
  • Stephanie is back with another Author Spotlight; this time on Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery who is best known for Anne of Green Gables. Come listen to learn more about her life, her professional career(s), love, and legacy she has left behind! References:The Etsy shop (for shirt referenced in the intro): https://www.etsy.com/shop/FoxDenDesignShop?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1171836152&from_page=listing It doesn't seem to be listed anymore, but to see which one Stephanie talks about visit the podcast's Instagram (linked below) Anne of Green GablesLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott Anne with an E (Netflix)The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables by Catherine ReidL.M. Montgomery's Personal Journals "Lucy Maud Montgomery's Varied Love Life" by Agatha Krewinski Edit: Project Green Gables stars Laura Eklund Nhaga not Green Gables Fables

    0:13 Intro

    4:22 Beginnings & Anne

    24:27 Personal Life & Love

    30:47 Legacy

    46:08 Closing

    PODCAST EMAIL: [email protected]: Escape.into.period.piecesJoin the Virtual Book Club! Lovely War by Julie Berry Submit your review by 8/1 for a chance to be featured on the podcast. DM on Instagram or send an email.

  • It's time to discuss Season 3 Part 2 of Bridgerton. So, light your Bath & Body Works candles and let's dive in!

    Join Stephanie share her thoughts as well as listeners' thoughts on all things related to episodes 5-8. Thank you to everyone who submitted! *Beware of spoilers*

    00:13 Intro & Pacing

    8:12 Conflict & Changes from the Book

    25:04 What We Liked

    33:47 Closing

    Creators referenced are below:

    ARY: https://www.tiktok.com/@arybella__/video/7381580494988741921?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

    Cambria: https://www.tiktok.com/@cambriadavies/video/7382428996434283806?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

    Olivia_grace234: https://www.tiktok.com/@olivia_grace234/video/7380399999357685023?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

    Rock: https://www.tiktok.com/@emily.st.francis/video/7381522390506835205?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

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    Lovely War by Julie Berry Submit your review by 8/1 for a chance to be featured on the podcast. DM on Instagram or send an email!
  • The first virtual book club episode is live! Come listen to Stephanie and returning guest Dahlia Hamza Constantine discuss The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray. Enjoy the close analysis as well as the discussion on Claudia Gray's version of Jane Austen's beloved characters and the overall mystery. If you haven't read along, be prepared for spoilers.

    Thank you to everyone who submitted their reviews! Remember you can always submit your feedback to:

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    References:

    The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray Jane Austen & her 6 major novels Dickensian TV show Clue Pride & Premeditation by Tirzah Price Manslaughter Park by Tirzah Price

    Featured: "The Last Dance" from Emma (2009)

    NEXT VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB PICK!

    Lovely War by Julie Berry Submit your review/response by August 1st for a potential to be featured on the future episode! DM on Instagram or send an email (see above) Read it with your eyes or your ears :)
  • Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1 is out on Netflix now and Stephanie is here to discuss all of her thoughts on these first four episodes. Listen to this episode for the things she liked to those she didn't and predictions for what's ahead for the rest of the season (coming out June 13th!). Beware of spoilers! [Sorry about all the page flipping ASMR...]

    Thanks for everyone who submitted their thoughts and are featured in this episode. The other creators referenced are below:

    Babbity Kate: https://www.tiktok.com/@babbity.kate/video/7372964440691592491

    FullofLit (Daria):

    https://youtu.be/rP5SDQxaAAs?si=O-pS_Qxk6xheswLP

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    Our pick: The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray All responses/reviews must be submitted by 6/12 for a potential to be featured on the podcast. DM the Instagram or send an email!
  • Welcome to this BONUS episode discussing recent Period Drama. Join Stephanie as she discusses some recent Period Piece news from upcoming films and TV series in the works, to surprising renewals and a devastating cancellation. [All films/TV series are listed below!]

    References:

    Downton Abbey 3 "My Lady Jane" Prime Video (6/27) "The Gilded Age" Max "Bridgerton" Season 3 Netflix (6/13) "Grantchester" Season 9 PBS (6/16) "Hotel Portofino" Season 3 PBS (7/28) "All Creatures Great & Small" PBS "Miss Scarlet" PBS "World on Fire" PBS Edit: Parker Sawyers plays Albert "Medici" Netflix "The Forsyte Saga" PBS SNL 1975

    Outside Articles:

    https://tvline.com/trailers/grantchester-season-9-premiere-date-tom-brittney-leaving-will-davenport-1235201187/

    https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/miss-scarlet-season-5-casting-news-first-look-images/

    https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/a-new-forsyte-saga-is-coming-to-masterpiece-on-pbs/

    Do you have thoughts on "Bridgerton" Se 3 Pt 1?

    Send your reviews to the Instagram or email (listed below) to possibly have your thoughts on next week's episode!

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    The Death of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray Send your thoughts (listed in the format above) before 6/12 to have them featured in a future episode

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  • Come escape into the Yorkshire Dales with us this week as we dive into the Masterpiece Classic "All Creatures Great & Small" starring Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot.

    Join Stephanie and her guest Drea Mayer discuss their love for this cozy series that will be sure to make you feel good.

    "All Creatures Great & Small" is set in the 1930s in the beautiful Dales (yes, England yet again). It follows James Herriot as he moves to the Dales to work as a veterinarian at Skeldale House with Siegfried and Tristan Farnon as well as Mrs. Hall. As he adapts to the rural country life he also falls for Helen Alderson. If you're looking for a new show to binge and need a stress reliever-look no further!

    References:

    Masterpiece Classic "All Creatures Great & Small" All Creatures Great & Small by James Herriot (the novel) "Call the Midwife" Masterpiece Studio Podcast Instagram @theyorkshiredales "All Creatures Great & Small" TV series 1978-1990

    Don't forget to join the Virtual Book Club! DM your reviews to the Instagram (Escape.into.period.pieces) by June 12th and you could be featured on the episode!

    This month's book:

    The Murder of Wickham by Claudia Gray
  • Today's episode is changing it up and discussing books!

    Come listen to some of Stephanie's favorite historical fiction books, classics, and what she's currently reading. Plus, a surprise for something up and coming for a future episode!

    Mentioned in this episode:

    My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton & Jodi Meadows Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan The Gilded Girl by Alyssa Colman Till Tomorrow Mr. Marsworth by Sheila O'Connor Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens Jane Austen at Home by Lucy Worsley The Other Merlin by Robyn Schneider The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray
  • We're back with another Jane Austen episode!

    Pour yourself a cup of hot tea and imagine you're in Hartfield with today's episode analyzing EMMA. (2020) starring Anya Taylor Joy and Johnny Flynn.

    Join Stephanie and her guest Brian Hicks break down what it is they like about this specific adaptation of Jane Austen's novel as well as briefly discuss some of Austen's other works. Hope you enjoy!

    Featured: Johnny Flynn "Queen Bee"

    References:

    Emma, Jane Austen Emma. (2020) Emma, (1996) x2 Clueless (1995) Persuasion, Jane Austen Sense & Sensibility, Jane Austen Pride & Prejudice, Jane Austen The Jane Games (YouTube)