WE HAVE A PROPOSAL! Louisa and Benwick are in love and the Crofts come to Bath. Who else comes to Bath? WENTWORTH! Anne runs into him in a shop and he offers her his umbrella. Steamy. Plus, she and Lady Russell pass him in the street.

Topics discussed include what the heck happened between Wentworth and Louisa, grumpy/sunshine pairings, men in mourning, Gay Street, Mrs. Clay's potential ulterior motives, Elizabeth's shunning of Wentworth, Wentworth's jealousy, well-hung curtains, and our band kid days.

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

chair (n): A portable chair with a detachable roof, carried by two men.

descried (v): caught sight of

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Eponine, The Holiday, House in the Cerulean Sea

Patron Study Questions:

Avi: Earlier in the book Wentworth, clearly thinking of Anne, told Louisa that he liked firm characters. Now Louisa has changed her affection to Benwick.  What do you think Wentworth’s reaction will be?

Ghenet: 1. Why do you think Louisa and Captain Benwick fell in love with each other? 2. We see Anne with members of the upper class and members of the lower class (by the Elliots’ standards) but where is it that you think Anne is most comfortable and most herself?

Emily: What point is Anne making about Benwick's character when talking about his change of heart, and is she doing him justice?

Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include the purpose widowers play in this story, what's shifted between Anne and Wentworth, Bath as a setting for their meeting.

Funniest Quote: "Anne sighed and blushed and smiled, in pity and disdain, either at her friend or herself. The part which provoked her most, was that in all this waste of foresight and caution, she should have lost the right moment for seeing whether he saw them."

Questions Moving Forward: What happened with Wentworth and Louisa? What will happen at the concert?

Who wins the chapters? Anne and Wentworth

Next Episode: Volume 2 Chapter 8

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In todays chapters, Anne is stressed about Mrs. Clay's relationship with her father, Lady Russell thinks Anne has a potential advantageous match, and Anne skips out on a dinner party. We meet some new characters in the Dalrymples, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Rooke. Topics discussed include street smarts, what sick chambers reveal about humanity, the etymology of the word surname, and Austen's naming conventions.

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

cavil (v): make petty or unnecessary objections.

crape (n): a thin, crinkled, sheenless fabric made most often from silk. When associated with mourning it was usually spelled with an "a."

nice (adj.): particular

rheumatic fever (n): a serious inflammatory disease that can affect the heart, joints, brain, and skin. It's caused by an abnormal immune response to a streptococcal infection, such as strep throat, scarlet fever, or impetigo.

Sunday-traveling (v): not going to church.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Goop

Patron Study Questions:

Zamzam: Now that we’ve seen Anne interact with both her sisters and have a deeper understanding of those relationships , how do you think Anne’s dynamic within her household affects her ability to be persuaded? And what does it mean that she is accepting the attentions of someone who is desired to be her sister’s match?

Emily: We have a transition chapter! In P&P Lizzie went to Kent to see Charlotte in Kent, in S&S Elinor heads off to London - what are you expecting / hoping for from Anne's time in Bath?

Avi: In these chapters we have three very striking examples of women from different classes, Lady Dalrymple, Mrs. Clay, and Mrs. Smith. What do Anne’s reactions to each of them say about Anne’s view of class?

Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include Mr. Elliot and Anne's class conversation, inconvenient love, Elliot's intentions, Mrs. Smith's role in the story, and Anne's feelings about Elliot.

Funniest Quote: "I am no matchmaker, as you well know."

Questions Moving Forward: What will Mrs. Smith's purpose in this story be? Will any of these characters meet each other?

Who wins the chapters? Mrs. Smith

Next Episode: Volume 2 Chapters 6-7 or Chapters 18-19

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In todays chapters, we travel from Uppercross to Kellynch to Bath. Anne and Lady Russell skirt around the subject of Wentworth, Anne has a potential new suitor, and Christmas happens! Mr. Elliot comes to Bath and is forgiven by his family.

Topics discussed include the laundry door, Sir Walter's mirrors, whether Benwick is a good match for Anne in Lady Russell's eyes, the reasons the Elliots are in a great mood, why Mr. Elliot has returned, how everyone in Bath is ugly, bad parents in Austen, and questioning the decisions made in youth.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Free Fallin', There's Something About Mary, Dance Moms, Jojo Siwa, Lawrence, She's All That, Bridgerton

Patron Study Questions:

Emily: What do you make of Mr Eliot's return to the good graces of Sir Walter, and what does it tell you about each man?

Hannah: How would you describe Anne's personality so far? (i.e. Is she shy or just quiet? Is she funny or reserved? Confident or insecure? etc.)

Leigh: Up until now Anne has been presented as being unattractive to the other characters, having “lost her bloom.” Now suddenly in Lyme she catches the notice of Mr. Elliot and Captain Benwick. What - if anything - has changed about Anne?

A Listener: What do you think Jane Austen is telling us about Bath, and from that, what do you think Anne’s Bath experience will be like?

Katrine: What are your thoughts on Lady Russell wanting to meet Captain Benwick and also Mr Elliot? And Mr Elliot himself, what do we think of him and his behaviour among the Elliot’s? Is he what you expected?

Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include Anne in different settings, Wentworth's movements, reuniting with the Elliots, our unresolved cliffhangers, and who Mr. Elliot likes

Funniest Quote: "Sir Walter talked of his youngest daughter; “Mr Elliot must give him leave to present him to his youngest daughter” (there was no occasion for remembering Mary)."

Questions Moving Forward: Will we be in Bath for a while? Will we see Wentworth again? Will he end up with Louisa or start courting Anne again? Will Benwick come to visit?

Who wins the chapters? Mr. Elliot

Next Episode: Volume 2 Chapters 4-5 / Chapters 16-17

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This episode is only covering one chapter because this chapter brings the DRAMA. We meet a new man who draws our attention the fact that Anne is hot, Louisa jumps down a flight of stairs and gets a severe concussion, and Wentworth shows that he trusts Anne.

Topics discussed include Cape Cod, the way Wentworth came to the rescue for Benwick, Chekhov's Cobb, Joan and the lawn mower, Mary's pettiness, and Anne as Eponine.

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

stiles (n): an arrangement of steps that allows people but not animals to climb over a fence or wall.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Mad Men, Les Miserables, Hamilton, Friends, the Seagull

Patron Study Questions:

Emily: We have two instances in this chapter of Captain Wentworth voluntarily rushing to deliver upsetting news. What does it tell us about his character that he takes on this duty?

Ghenet: What are your thoughts on Captain Benwick and Cousin Elliot? Why do you think they’re doing for the story at this point?

Avi: The scene at the Cobb is, justifiably, one of the most famous in Persuasion. What does this show about Anne’s character and what does this show about how everyone, particularly Wentworth, really feel about Anne when all pretensions and conventions are stripped away?

Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include Mr. Elliot's reaction to Anne, Anne's transformation, the accident and what it does to the story, what it teaches us about the characters, the difference between persuadable characters and resolute characters, and Anne's separation from the rest of the party.

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Funniest Quote: “I wish,” said Henrietta, very well pleased with her companion, “I wish Lady Russell lived at Uppercross, and were intimate with Dr. Shirley. I have always heard of Lady Russell as a woman of the greatest influence with everybody! I always look upon her as able to persuade a person to anything! I am afraid of her, as I have told you before, quite afraid of her, because she is so very clever; but I respect her amazingly, and wish we had such a neighbor at Uppercross.”

Questions Moving Forward: Will the storylines be splintered from here on out?

Who wins the chapters? Anne <3

Next Episode: Volume 2 Chapters 1-3 / Chapters 13-15

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Charles Hayter gives up on Henrietta, so she pays him a visit, and Anne overhears a conversation between Louisa and Wentworth. Wentworth takes everyone on a November beach vacation to Lyme and we meet the Harvilles and Captain Benwick.

Topics discussed include PUPPIES, anonymity in numbers, Admiral Croft's driving skills or lack thereof, Anne comparing herself to a widower, and how Jane Austen feels about the navy,

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

switch (n): a flexible rod which is typically used for corporal punishment

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: The Cobb, Idris Elba, Sara Bareilles, What Hurts the Most, When You're Gone, the Bachelor

Patron Study Questions:

Ghenet: Q1: What do you think Wentworth is feeling after finding out another man proposed to Anne and why does it make him oblige Anne to get into the carriage? Q2: What are Henrietta and Louisa meant to represent in the story when compared to Anne?

Zamzam: How do you compare the Crofts to the established Austen Couples e.g. Fanny and John, Mr and Mrs Bennet, Mr and Mrs Palmer?

Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include the nut conversation and the vibes between Anne and Benwick.

Funniest Quote: "This nut, while so many of its brethren have fallen and been trodden underfoot, is still in possession of all the happiness that a hazelnut can be supposed capable of."

Questions Moving Forward: Will Benwick be a love interest?

Who wins the chapters? His Majesty's British Royal Naval Forces

Next Episode: Chapter 12

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Today, Anne and Wentworth are thrown together in a variety of awkward situations, and we discover a love quadrangle. Topics discussed include the devastation of not being able to read your favorite book again for the first time, military superstitions, Hayter the hater, how much we love the Crofts, an abundance of Charleses, and Anne's deeply held beliefs.

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

assizes (n): a court which formerly sat at intervals in each county of England and Wales to administer the civil and criminal law.

freehold (n): permanent and absolute tenure of land or property with freedom to dispose of it at will.

frigate (n): a warship

rizz (n): style, charm, or attractiveness; the ability to attract a romantic or sexual partner.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Little Women (2019), Pirates of the Caribbean, Adele, the Napoleonic Wars, Gilmore Girls, Friends, HOT TO GO!, Taylor Swift, Renee Rapp, Heartstopper, Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo

Patron Study Questions:

Ghenet: What song - Taylor or otherwise - is on repeat on Anne’s Sad Girl™️ playlist?

Emily: Hearing Mrs Croft's account of her life as a captain's wife, how do you think Anne would have changed over the eight years if she had been married to captain Wentworth instead of the eight years that she instead spent living with her family?

Hannah: How much of the narration do you think is Anne’s internal dialog? Is it all Jane Austen from her rocking chair or a mix of both?

Hannah: Do you think Captain Wentworth is in love with one of the Musgrove sisters?

Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include Wentworth's character and how he feels about Anne, how he feels about women, and the differences between the Musgroves' and Elliots' stances on marriage.

Funniest Quote: "Mrs Musgrove had not a word to say in dissent; she could not accuse herself of having ever called them anything in the whole course of her life."

Questions Moving Forward: Which sister does Wentworth like better? Who likes him more? How long will Wentworth stay?

Who wins the chapters? Mrs. Croft

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The authors of Emma of 83rd Street are BACK with Elizabeth of East Hampton! In this summery modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet is an East Hampton townie whose life is thrown into disarray when Manhattanites Will and Charlie settle in for the season.

Topics discussed include local vs. tourist vibes, surfing, characters and plot lines that were updated, MLMs, education in Austen, the women's agency, the cameo of all cameos, Jane's fandoms, and sister love stories.

Elizabeth of East Hampton is on sale now, so go get your copy from your favorite local bookstore or any of the major ones! And follow Audrey and Emily on Instagram at @audrey.and.emily.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Barbie, Marrying Mr. Darcy, Mrs. Wickham, Doctor Who

Next Episode: Persuasion Chapters 8-9

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In today's chapters, Mary and Charles Musgrove complain to Anne, the Crofts move in to Kellynch Hall, we learn the tale of Poor Richard, Lil C gets injured, and Captain Wentworth comes to visit. Topics discussed include the ranks of British nobility, our high school math classes, internal panic, Wentworth's band of misfit boys, and Wentworth's intentions to marry.

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

Gadding (v): go around from one place to another, in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Kesha, Am I Okay?, Dakota Johnson, The Notebook, happier, Arrested Development, Schitt's Creek, Jojo Siwa

Patron Study Questions:

Emily: Anne has very few confidantes in the book so far - how does that change how we learn about her and her hopes?

Kat: This book is often described as Austen's more deep or perhaps more serious work, but it is also incredibly funny! What do you think about the balance between the intense pining and heartache and humour in these chapters? We don’t have many sassy/witty lines like the ones in P&P, instead we have Jane Austen in her rocking chair painting a hilarious picture for us and I love it!

Ghenet: First impressions of Captain Wentworth?

Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include how Jane teaches us about Anne, the role of the Crofts, the last eight years, what Wentworth wants, and whether Anne is of feeble character.

Funniest Quote: One of the least agreeable circumstances of her residence there was her being treated with too much confidence by all parties, and being too much in the secret of the complaints of each house. Known to have some influence with her sister, she was continually requested, or at least receiving hints to exert it, beyond what was practicable. “I wish you could persuade Mary not to be always fancying herself ill,” was Charles’s language; and, in an unhappy mood, thus spoke Mary: “I do believe if Charles were to see me dying, he would not think there was anything the matter with me. I am sure, Anne, if you would, you might persuade him that I really am very ill—a great deal worse than I ever own.”

Questions Moving Forward: Does Captain Wentworth want to marry a Musgrove daughter?

Who wins the chapters? Captain Wentworth

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Today, Molly is joined by Amanda Quain, author of Accomplished, Ghosted, and now Dashed, to discuss her brand new book! Dashed is a contemporary sequel to Sense and Sensibility, following Margaret Dashwood as she and her sisters spend 6 weeks together on a cruise ship.

Topics discussed include cruising, writing retellings, the Marianne and Brandon question, fake dating, nicknames, and the challenges of writing real places.

Dashed is on sale now, so go get your copy from your favorite local bookstore! And follow Amanda on social media at @quainiac.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Fire Island, Las Culturistas

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Today, we learn the story of Anne, Wentworth, and the ultimate persuasion. We also meet the Crofts and the final Elliot sister. Topics discussed include who is at fault for Anne's persuasion, whether Anne was right to break up with Wentworth, exes doing better than you, "the one that got away" trope, Mrs. Clay's romantic ventures, and youngest child syndrome.

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

nosegay (n): a small bunch of flowers, typically one that is sweet-scented.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Romeo and Juliet, Jack Dawson, The Notebook (musical), Here We Go Again

Patron Study Questions:

Joanna: Lady Russell - villain, friend, or both?

Ghenet: What are your feelings about the family dynamic of the Elliot family compared to the ones we’ve seen in previous novels?

Becca's Study Questions: Topic discussed include the ultimate persuasion, tropes, and how Janey is thinking about love.

Funniest Quote: "But you have never asked me one word about our dinner at the Pooles yesterday.” “Did you go then? I have made no enquiries, because I concluded you must have been obliged to give up the party.” “Oh yes! I went. I was very well yesterday; nothing at all the matter with me till this morning. It would have been strange if I had not gone.” “I am very glad you were well enough, and I hope you had a pleasant party.” “Nothing remarkable."

Questions Moving Forward: Will Mrs. Clay become the lady of Kellynch Hall? Will Wentworth be at Kellynch? Will he be married?

Who wins the chapters? Mary Musgrove

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Welcome to season FOUR of Pod and Prejudice! Today, we're diving into Persuasion, starting with the first three chapters. We meet the Elliots, get ready for a trip to Bath, and the navy comes to town.

Topics discussed include: family history fans, our first certifiable DADDY, eternal life cults, the tale of William Walter Elliot Esquire, the Elliots' money problems, Elizabeth's gay romance, the Croft family and their connections to the area.

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

Engrafted (v): incorporated in a firm or permanent way.

Retrench (v): to reduce costs or spending in response to economic difficulty.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: 23andMe, Gilderoy Lockhart, Hugh Grant, Jenna Maroney (30 Rock), Jerry (Parks and Rec), Toby (The Office), Gwyneth Paltrow, Nobu, The Napoleonic Wars

Patron Study Questions:

From Joanna: Why does Austen focus the reader's attention on the Baronetage?

From Megan R: What do we think of the use of narrative voice in these chapters?

From Emily: Best guess so far on who the villain of the story is / will be?

Becca's Study Questions: Topic discussed include the Elliots' status and what Austen is getting at by showing them in their fallen state, the status of the navy, how the stakes are changed by the age and marital status of our main characters, and who HE is.

Funniest Quote: “A lady without a family was the very best preserver of furniture in the world.”

Questions Moving Forward: Why does Anne hate Bath? Why was William Walter the worst? What is wrong with Mrs. Clay?

Pod and Prejudice is sponsored this week by the Ballarat National Theatre in Australia. They've created a 13-episode audiobook version of Persuasion featuring a cast of 20 actors, plus original music and sound design. It's made entirely by volunteers, and it's available for free on all major podcast platforms. You can find all links at www.bnt.org.au.

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