The Essential Reads

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 29 "A Ray of Sunshine" narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on KO-FI and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:Margaret receives a letter from her cousin Edith. Edith writes all about her new baby and remin...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 28 "Comfort in Sorrow" narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on KO-FI and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:Margaret goes to the Higgins’ house to see Bessy’s body. She is glad that she came. Bessy, who...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 27 "Fruit-Piece", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:The following day, Mr Thornton goes about all of his business deals with great skill and vivacity....

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 26 "Mother and Son", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:Mr. Thornton leaves the house dizzy, almost as if Margaret had punched him. He has a headache...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 25 "Frederick", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:Margaret reflects on her relationship with Mr. Henry Lennox and is at least relieved that he seemed...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 24 "Mistakes Cleared Up", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:The following morning Margaret wakes up. She is by no means rested, but at least her mothe...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 23 "Mistakes", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:Mr Thornton comes home after talking with his Irish workers. He instantly asks where Margaret has go...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 22 "A Blow and Its Consequences", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:Margaret waits for a long time before anyone of the Thornton family comes to see h...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 21 "The Dark Night", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:Margaret and her father walk home from the Thornton residence, feeling very happy. They talk to...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 20 "Men and Gentlemen", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D⁠ https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:Margaret goes home heavy hearted and wondering how she can keep a positive mindset to help...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 19 "Angel Visits", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:Mrs. Hale is very excited about her husband and Margaret going to a dinner at Mr. Thornton’s resi...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 18 "Likes and Dislikes", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:When Margaret returns home, she finds two letters on the table and starts to read one of th...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 17 "What is a Strike?", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:Margaret is really not feeling like going out but eventually livens up a little in the hustl...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 16 "The Shadow of Death", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:A doctor has finally come to see Mrs. Hale, but in spite of how close Margaret and her mot...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 15 "Masters and Men", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:Mr Hale and Margaret go to repay a visit to Mrs. Thornton. Mr Hale finally starts to talk abou...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 14 "The Meeting", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:Margaret and her mother are growing closer in her illness, and Margaret is finally feeling like sh...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 13 "Soft Breeze In A Sultry Place", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:Margaret goes to the Higgins’ house to spend as much time and she can with Bessy...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 12 "Morning Calls", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D⁠ https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:Mr. Thornton has some difficulties in convincing his mother to visit the Hale’s. Though he bought...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 11 "First Impressions", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:Mr. Hale talks to his family about Mr Thornton, and he says to his daughter that he half ex...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 10 "Wrought Iron and Gold", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:Mr Thornton comes over for tea rather late and is very anxious. At half past 7 the door...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 9 "Dressing for Tea", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:The next day Mr Hale is hesitating to tell his family something. Eventually, much to Mrs. Hal...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 8 "Home Sickness", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:The change is wallpaper is not enough to convince the family that Milton is their new home. It wo...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 7 "New Scenes and Faces", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary: The family has gone to Heston where they plan to settle themselves while they find a hous...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 6 "Farewell", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:The Hale family are preparing for their final departure from Helstone. Mrs. Hale and Dixon are slow in...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell chapter 5 "Decisions", narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join ⁠Summary:Margaret listens to her mother’s plans during the rest of the evening and her thoughts linger on the...