Rachel and I are joined by a canine co-host, my niece, Daisy. We discuss the pains of managing family, politeness and unwanted male attention. Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast...

Rachel and I discuss the difficulties of being polite and how Mrs Weston may be the best mother figure in Austen. Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko...

We launch into the new year with un/lucky chapter 13, mixed signals, unclear communication, the Victorianisation of Austen, and the secret horror novel at the centre of Emma.We mention Driving Myself HomeWant to join a private one-on-one book club wi...

Let's pretend I was drunk when we recorded to explain my many mistakes... we discuss gross age differences and segue into talking about Typhoid Mary.Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the po...

As a nod to Christmas we discuss Rachel's Christmas socks (as the Christmas chapter is a couple of chapters away), we discuss visiting the sea for health and forget that we do know one of the middle Knightley children is named George.Documentary ment...

We discuss charity, and how Emma is a woman ahead of her time. Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her web...

Rachel and I talk about communication (ha), compare Mr Collins to Mr Elton (again), I attempt to compare Harriet's book to a mix tape, Rachel tells a story about flat earthers and we talk about the different meaning of charade(s).Corrections:Jillian...

Emma and Knightley fight about Harriet (who thankfully doesn't turn up till after they've finished). Rachel and I compare Mr Elton to Mr Collins (again) and decide Miss Bates would make an excellent matchmaker.Want to join a private one-on-one book c...

Emma begins her meddling, we are unimpressed. Things that suck:- power dynamics- public proposals- EmmaWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Fra...

Emma wants Mr Elton to f*ck off so she can paint Harriet's portrait. Rachel and I discuss flirting, situationships, diagnose Emma with ADHD and compare Mr Elton to Mr Collins.Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to re...