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“What a delightful and fortuitous find this podcast is! The hosts are worthy of their subject: thoughtful, eloquent, witty, knowledgeable, engaging and thoroughly pleasant. Whether discussing text, context or adaptations they bring insights that enrich my experience of Austen and her contemporary...”Read full review »
Aleksandra Tintinfan i UK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/13/24
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“Finding new ways of looking at Jane Austen’s work from their close readng!!”
Mcher611 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/24
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“This is the podcast where I make coffe, get comfortable, and listen carefully to every word. The care and intelligence with which Ellen and Harriet examine the canon is exquisite, from explanations of what was happening in the historical period to examinations of specific sentences for clues and...”Read full review »
SacTownGrandma via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/23
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“As someone who has just started reading Jane Austen in my 30s, I’m having a bit of a deep dive and am in want of people to talk to about it all. With this podcast I feel I am getting the commentary, historical context and analysis of adaptations that I’ve been craving. Thank you for the smart and...”Read full review »
DB NP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/23
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“Very enjoyable listen. Both hosts are warm and engaging. Lots of interesting historical asides and insights as well. More so than on some other podcasts, our hosts appreciate that, for example, P&P was penned with a light touch and tongue firmly planted in cheek and is not serious social...”Read full review »
JJ Jadeway via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/23
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“I love this show. The mother daughter duo offer not only wonderful insights into Jane Austen’s novels and world, but also are a great example of a working partnership with chemistry and mutual admiration. I always learn something new and interesting and thoroughly enjoy their repartee. Well done!”
HarbinLaoshi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/22
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“Offers intelligent discussion of a complex author. One of my favorite relaxation treats. Like sitting down with old friends!”
pointilissma via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/22
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“Glad I discovered this podcast”
lship88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/22
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“Adds to the pleasure of the stories.”
macnsak via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/22
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“I am a lifelong Austen fan, and I’ve been so delighted to listen to these very smart and engaging women share their thoughts and ideas. Thank you, Harriet and Ellen, for sharing this wonderful podcast!”
DeedeeB. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/21
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“Ladies, your podcast is so well done, and thank you. I enjoy it so much that you engage in actual conversations, stick closely
to your topic, and invite all of us eavesdrop for a while.”
Anita - R via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/21
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“Perfect for Jane Austen fans. Good mix of literary analysis, social historical context and discussing pop culture. Would recommend!!”
cerhc via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/08/21
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“I am really enjoying this podcast! I love the knowledge they share about different things from the time period. And I enjoy their insights and discussion! It’s a delight to listen to!”
Sarah.67 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/21
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“These ladies are intelligent, well informed, and easy to listen to. They do not giggle or laugh all the time (like some podcasters I have heard), and when they disagree they do so very respectfully. I appreciate their research, their organization and their love of Jane Austen. I look forward to...”Read full review »
PhysicsFriend via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/08/21
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“This mother-daughter team from Australia are a pleasure to listen to. Close readings of the novel, well-informed and articulate. Ellen gives social/historical background and Harriet compares the novels to the modern adaptations. I look forward to the entire series.”
Lona from China via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/23/21
“To my own surprise, this is a really fantastic Austen podcast. The icon graphic and opening music suggested something dowdy, but Ellen and Harriet have a completely enjoyable, highly informed and intriguing podcast. Even covering multiple chapters at a time they provide a lot of insight and...”Read full review »
Joe Mondo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/21
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“I love listening to this podcast as I do chores or get ready for bed. Harriet and Ellen are easy to listen to and I love their insights into the history or the time as well as the story itself.”
dofgv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/20
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“I just love this conversation. I've reread this novel several times and never have anyone to discuss it with, like this. It feels like I'm part of Harriet and Ellen's erudition. Yay!”Read full review »
ATuson via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
06/01/20
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