The Audio Book Club: Pride and Prejudice

David Plotz talks with author Alison Bechdel about her new book, Spent. They discuss what’s memoir and what’s less than memoir in the comic novel, David’s own contribution to the book, and more. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages cou ... Show More

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are joined by Wired senior writer and producer of Black Twitter: A People’s History, Jason Parham, to attempt to explain the enigma that is “international bestselling author” Quan Millz. With titles like Old THOT Next Door and My Baby Daddy Is A Bedbu ... Show More

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are joined by Sara Petersen, author of Momfluenced, to chat about season two of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Mormon women once pioneered mommy blogging, so how did we get from vlogging to…swinging? The influencers who make up the reality show cas ... 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