The Audio Book Club: Pride and Prejudice

In this mailbag episode of How To!, we get an update from Elizabeth, the 43-year-old listener who contacted us for advice on her plan to have sex for the first time. Then, co-hosts Courtney Martin and Carvell Wallace get listeners’ takes on our most talked-about episodes of the y ... Show More

Emily Bazelon talks with author and Yale professor Judith Resnik about her new book, Impermissible Punishments: How Prison Became a Problem for Democracy. They discuss the history of the prison system’s use of punishments like whipping, how the practice came to an end, and more. ... Show More

When Megan Greenwell was 34 she landed a coveted job in journalism as the editor-in-chief of the sports and culture blog, Deadspin. Just over a year later a post about why she was resigning went viral – a private equity firm had bought Deadspin’s parent company, and was seeking " ... Show More

Harold Bloom called Persuasion "the perfect novel." Virginia Woolf said "In Persuasion, Jane Austen is beginning to discover that the world is larger, more mysterious, and more romantic than she supposed." In this episode, the first of three parts, Jacke takes a look at Jane Aust ... Show More

The Pudding and Pastry Book by Elizabeth Douglas audiobook. Dive into the delightful world of 'The Pudding and Pastry Book' by Elizabeth Douglas, where culinary artistry meets the comforting embrace of nostalgia, inviting you on an enchanting auditory journey through the realms o ... Show More

The Rockspur Eleven by Burt L. Standish audiobook. Dive into the thrilling world of 'The Rockspur Eleven' by Burt L. Standish, where the exhilarating spirit of sportsmanship collides with riveting adventure! This captivating tale centers around a group of spirited young athletes ... Show More

Persuaded by the well-meaning Lady Russell, Anne Elliot turns down prospective suitor Frederick Wentworth. Will life give her a second chance at love? And if so, can she persuade herself to take it? In this episode, Jacke talks to Mike Palindrome, President of the Literature Supp ... Show More

The True Stories of Celebrated Crimes by George Barton audiobook. Dive into the enthralling world of crime and intrigue with George Barton's captivating audiobook, 'The True Stories of Celebrated Crimes,' where each chapter unfolds a riveting tale that blurs the line between real ... Show More

Michael Caines and Catharine Morris celebrate the bicentenary of Jane Austen's magnificent novel and its quixotic heroine.Find out more: www.the-tls.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

In today's episode, Anne is chatting with author, actress, and audiobook narrator Julia Whelan. You may know Julia from her novel My Oxford Year, or her new book releasing August 2nd, Thank You For Listening, and many readers are also familiar with Julia's voice from her many aud ... Show More

The Literature of Arabia by Epiphanius Wilson audiobook. Dive into the mesmerizing world of 'The Literature of Arabia' by Epiphanius Wilson, where the rich tapestry of Arabic culture and its literary treasures come alive in vivid detail. This captivating audiobook invites you on ... Show More

Tarzan and the Lost Empire by Edgar Rice Burroughs audiobook. Dive into the thrilling world of 'Tarzan and the Lost Empire' by Edgar Rice Burroughs, where adventure knows no bounds and the spirit of the wild reigns supreme! This captivating audiobook invites you to journey alongs ... Show More

Jane Austen is arguably the most famous female writer in history. Her novels have gone on to inspire countless films, plays, and dramas all over the world, and have been translated into almost 50 different languages. But how did an 18th Century woman create stories that are still ... Show More