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EPISODE · Aug 8, 2026 · 1H 1M

Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen - Part 1 (Ch 1-14)

from Out of the Best Books · host Amity Hulse and Laura Leon

We’re diving into Jane Austen’s Sense & Sensibility! Nan joins us for this episode as we discuss the first 14 chapters and meet the Dashwood sisters—practical Elinor and passionate Marianne—as they navigate family, finances, heartbreak, and the complicated world of marriage and social expectations. We talk about the Dashwoods’ move to Barton Cottage, the men that enter their lives, and the very different ways Elinor and Marianne respond to love and life. Along the way, we share our favorite moments, discuss Austen’s wit and social commentary!Titles mentioned in this episode:Eligible by Curtis SittenfeldOne True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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