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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 39 MIN

WUTHERING HEIGHTS FOR DUMB DUMBS! | A Beginner’s Reading Guide to Literary Classics

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Send us Fan MailHave you officially jumped on the Wuthering Heights bandwagon yet? If you’re anything like us, reading this classic novel by Emily Brontë for the first time, you may find yourself thinking “WTF!?” on every other page, confused about the point of view, the narrator, the timelines, and the ghosts…? And we get it! So do not fret; we’ve got you! Welcome to our newest bonus series where we’re taking deep dives into some of the most beloved classics of our time, kicking it off with Wuthering Heights! We’re just in time for the new and controversial movie written and directed by Emerald Fennell… starring Margo Robbie and Jacob Elordi and marketed as “the greatest love story of all time.” 🤔We decided that rather than attempt to become overnight experts we would phone a friend! And today Rebecca @novelbakery is here to give us a crash course in Wuthering Heights and provide us with the tips and tricks we need to go into this novel with a leg up. Rebecca breaks down the main characters, the setting and timelines, gives us some background on Emily Brontë herself, outlines central themes, and gives us all her advice on how to truly immerse yourself in this story. And then answers the question: Is Wuthering Heights actually a romance? Follow Rebecca over  ⁨@NovelBakery⁩ | https://www.instagram.com/novelbakery?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==We hope that you enjoy this bonus mini episode, and will join us for our future deep dive into the novel and movies! And don’t forget to go follow @novelbakery for some more amazing bookish and baking content! Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Shop our Merch line | *  https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out these author interviews? ⬇️Penn Cole talks with us about Strong Female Characters, Feminist Themes, and her debut bestselling Spark of the Everflame Series! https://youtu.be/7ukNImyoObw?si=7C3Y9kOUMN4hfcKbWe interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4____Shop Bookish Merch we are wearing:Ashley is wearing: Ashley is wearing our Besties and the Books Zip Hoodie | https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.com/products/zip-hoodie-grey-besties-anti-social-crowLiz is wearing :  “I like my men tall, dark, and stabby” crew by @readbyerin_ | shopreadbyerin.comAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!Support the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix

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