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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2025 · 38 MIN

Auntie Em’s Untold Story: Hazel Gaynor on Before Dorothy

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Hazel Gaynor. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Before Dorothy. Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own grand adventure, leaving gritty Chicago behind for Kansas and a life that will utterly change her. Paired with this episode:Hazel: Aunt Emily -- gin, calvados, apricot brandy, orange juiceEliza: Irish CoffeeHazel's Book: Before DorothyWhat Hazel is Reading:The Antidote by Karen RussellAtmosphere by Taylor Jenkins ReidFind Hazel Online!Find links to Eliza's social media on her website and sign up for her newsletter!Eliza Knight Follow History, Books and Wine on Social Media!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/HistoryBooksandWineInstagram: @HistoryBksWineSend us Fan MailSupport the show

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Hazel Gaynor. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Before Dorothy. Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own grand adventure, leaving gritty Chicago behind for Kansas and a life that will utterly change her. Paired with this episode: Hazel: Aunt Emily -- gin, calvados, apricot brandy, orange juice Eliza: Irish Coffee Hazel's Book: Before Dorothy What Hazel is Reading: The A...

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