Amme schools us on linguistics (descriptivism over prescriptivisim) and I prove how very old and out of touch I am with modern language usageI introduce Amme to Jane Austen’s History of England and mention Blackadder beating up ShakespeareSupport the...

Emma and I cheer Catherine as she grows a spine and stands up for herselfSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for an Austen Society event on Humanitix

Amme thinks General Tilney is too smart to fall for John Thorpe’s shit and suggests that John Thorpe is a gambler Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook f...

Emma and I discuss how Mrs Allen has failed as a chaperone and enjoy hating on the ThorpesSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for an Austen Society eve...

Amme and I discuss how Catherine reveals her crush to both Tilney's while the Thorpe's continue to talk too muchSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for...

Emma and I discuss the hyperbole of the Thorpe siblings.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for an Austen Society event on Humanitix

Amme and I discuss the return of Mr Tilney! I struggle with the James/John of it all while Austen takes several stabs at Isabella.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on...

Emma and I discuss how John Thorpe is the worst and Jane Austen's love of tall men.Support the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for an Austen Society event on H...

In this episode we discuss: -How to pronounce Udolpho-Jane Austen’s impact on random books still existing 200 years laterAmme praises the letter format and defines “pick me girls”Amme mentions:Ella Minnow Pea by Mark DunnSupport the podcast and hear...

Emma and I discuss the duties of friendship, Austen's defence of novels, and whether conflict is necessaryWe mention a lot of books:Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony DoerrThe Child that Books Built by Francis SpuffordThe Beach Trap by Ali BradyThe Very Hu...