Pride & Prejudice Book Club Podcast

In a pinch-me-I'm-dreaming kind of way, we're delighted to bring you the Pride and Prejudice Book Club's first ever author interview! And who better to kick it off with than Jessie Lewis, author of Speechless , Fallen , Epiphany , Unfounded , and both Alicia and Emilie's favorite variation-- Mistaken . In this interview we discuss how and when she first fell in love with Pride and Prejudice, what...

It's GROUNDHOG DAY! Actually, it's market day, but the premise of the famous movie makes its way into the world of Pride and Prejudice when Lizzy begins experiencing the same day over and over and over... Will she ever escape the madness? Enjoy the ride as we discuss clever plot points, the impish character of Colonel Fitzwilliam, and a surprisingly sympathetic Caroline Bingley, along with a LOT o...

We've been teasing this mashup for a while, and it's finally here—P&P meets Freaky Friday! Sarah Courtney takes us for a delightful spin in a story where Caroline Bingley swaps bodies with Lizzy. A confused Darcy begins to wonder whether he is engaged to the right woman when Caroline Bingley is suddenly more appealing than his own fiancee... Reading this story makes our hosts wonder: would we...

Have you ever wondered what Pride and Prejudice would be like if you added magic and characters from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream? ...no? Well, you may want to try this book out anyway! This book by prolific JAFF author Abigail Reynolds is truly unique in its premise, world building, and character roster. Emilie thinks it is a complex delight. Will it overcome Alicia's aversion of fanta...

It's time for us to discuss the fifth (and final) book by Jessie Lewis—Fallen! A chance meeting with a young girl softens Elizabeth's heart towards Darcy early on in the story. As the truth of the young girl's origins comes to light, Lizzy must grapple with how to reconcile her feelings for Darcy with what she feels she owes to her family...and herself.  As always, the themes and quotes in this bo...

Anne de Bourgh gets a chance to...shine(?) in this variation that has her travel to Hertfordshire to confront Elizabeth after discovering Darcy's interest in her. Chaos, of course, ensues. UPCOMING BOOKS: Fallen by Jessie Lewis Mr. Darcy's Enchantment by Abigail Reynolds   Music Credit: Pride & Prejudice Book Club Theme composed, performed, and arranged by Megan Mason. Follow us on Facebook an...

Love, betrayal, and forgiveness take center stage in Jessie Lewis's most recent release, Unfounded, and Alicia and Emilie have thoughts! Do you agree or disagree with our views? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram , or check out our blog and more at https://www.pandpbookclub.com/ ! Music Credit: Pride & Prejudice Book Club Theme composed, performed, and arranged by Megan Mason. UPCOMING BOOKS*...

This week in book club we are discussing Speechless, by Jessie Lewis, and Alicia points out some unique elements in the book Emilie's never noticed before. Plus, Emilie goes on a rant about a variation pet peeve (so be prepared). Note for newcomers: We had some undetected issues with our mics for a few episodes, but we promise the sound quality will improve again :)   UPCOMING BOOKS*: ​ Unfounded...

If Emilie is being honest, she started this podcast partly so she could geek out over this book — Mistaken, by Jessie Lewis. Will Alicia find it as complex and enjoyable as Emilie? Or will it fail to meet her expectations? Also: As mentioned on a previous episode, we had an undetected issue with our microphones for a few weeks, so sound quality is a little off, but the conversation is as lively as...

For a special BONUS episode, Alicia and Emilie welcome their husbands (Bryce and Logan, respectively) to talk about the movie Pride and Prejudice and Zombies! SPOILER WARNING: Only listen to this episode if you've watched Pride & Prejudice & Zombies (or don't care if we spoil all the twists and turns)!   Movie Link: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies on Amazon   Music Credit: Pride & Prej...

We wrap up our quad of Supernatural books with a creative variation that imagines Elizabeth as the High Priestess of a very unique and ancient tribe. Rituals, dancing, magic and mayhem ensue!   UPCOMING BOOKS*: Mistaken by Jessie Lewis Speechless by Jessie Lewis Epiphany by Jessie Lewis Fallen by Jessie Lewis   Music Credit: Pride & Prejudice Book Club Theme composed, performed, and arranged b...

No real surprises here -- it's Pride & Prejudice *with zombies!* One of us laughed, and one of us was bored. Do you think the book lived up to the hype?   Upcoming Books: All Hallow's Eve by Wendi Sotis Mistaken by Jessie Lewis Speechless by Jessie Lewis   Music Credit: Pride & Prejudice Book Club Theme composed, performed, and arranged by Megan Mason. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram , or chec...

A New Year's wish from both Darcy and Elizabeth mash up to create some supernatural hijinks in Haunting Mr. Darcy! While being together 24/7 helps to speed up the development of romantic feelings in our favorite couple, the fact that Elizabeth is a ghost creates some problems.  This was one of the first Pride and Prejudice variations that Emilie read (and really, one of the first that Alicia read,...

This week, we take a sharp turn into the world of supernatural Pride and Prejudice variations with Julie Cooper's Tempt Me, a mash up between P&P and vampire lore. Emilie thinks the world building is amazing; Alicia thinks there is a lot of blood. And discussions about blood. But, as Alicia says, we're not here to yuck other people's yum! We're just having fun trying something new.   UPCOMING BOOK...

Much like an onion, this book has layers! It's been 25 years since the events of Pride & Prejudice, and since Darcy never returned to Hertfordshire there was no "Happily Ever After" for our dear couple. But when a chance encounter results in Elizabeth BINGLEY falling in love with WILLIAM Darcy (Georgiana's son), the complications of the past two decades prove to be no match for a couple determined...

Darcy is sooooo over Elizabeth Bennet...until he comes back from a trip abroad and discovers that not only has her family experienced great tragedy, but they are now tenants of his estate! Can he resist the siren call of her wit and beauty under such circumstances? And why is Mr Bennet being so secretive? Aside from discussing the plot and themes, we take a few detours to discuss whether it's wise...

Bonus Episode! Instead of one episode this week, you get TWO! This variation continues the theme of books where Darcy and Lizzy "meet later," but with a twist: while at Pemberley together, and before Lydia's elopement is revealed, Darcy and Lizzy enjoy a blissful 9 days as an engaged couple. Complications ensue, and Lizzy writes a letter releasing Darcy from the engagement. Will our favorite coupl...

If you're looking for a low-angst but sweet romance between a slightly older and more mature Lizzy and Darcy, this book is for you! Ardently asks the question, "What if Lizzy and Darcy never met at Pemberley?" and then has a whole lotta fun with the answer! In our first "real" episode of the podcast, we discuss what we like ("Maybe you ought to keep it short"), what we love ("Miss Bingbong!"), and...

If you can't get enough of Jane Austen's masterpiece, Pride & Prejudice, you've come to the right place! Join our first book club meeting where we'll discuss who we are, what we're doing, and what you can expect from us each week. Next week, we'll kick things off with the book Ardently, by Caitlin Williams. Please note: As newbies to the podcast world, we hope you won't be too distracted by our te...