The Amateur Austenite

It's pretty clear that Marianne loves Willoughby and there's speculation that Elinor loves someone who's name begins with FWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Marianne and Willoughby shamelessly dance while Elinor plays disapproving wallflower with Colonel BrandonWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

We get to know Willoughby and learn he's not a fan of the ColonelTruth is violently outraged - get it on a notebook, cushion, tote bag, badge or magnetYou are endeavouring to disarm me by reason - get it on a card, cushion, poster, womens shirt or mens shirt (because apparently t-shirts are gendered).Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Finally it seems like a real hero has arrived!Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Colonel Brandon loves Marianne but does Edward love Elinor?Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Dinner at Barton Park to meet Colonel Brandon and Mrs Jennings - both very old.Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

The Dashwood ladies arrive at Barton Cottage, Daisy makes a dash for it and Rachel has her eyes on Sir JohnWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

The Dashwood girls are leaving NorlandCorrection: Lucy’s uncle is at Longstaple near Plymouth I manage to trip Emma into putting on her doctors hat (but it is not medical advice)Agatha Christie has examples of random family members living with the people that have moneyWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Everyone is watching Elinor and Edward very closely.Is Sir John the real hero of the novel? (or is he secretly Santa?)We also touch on how communication has gotten worse in the age of technology and hype the eatchoice app.Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

We are introduced to Edward who Marianne doesn't think is good enough for Elinor.Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Fanny Dashwood emerges as a master negotiator - or is that manipulator?Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Emma Dunning is back to discuss Sense & Sensibility with me. But don't worry! Rachel will be here every second week.Emma gives us definitions of sense, sensibility and sensible while attempting to keep me from discussing spoilers.Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Rachel and I have done the hard work for you; we've watched all the adaptations and now we'll give you our ultimate casting for Emma.Think of it as a valentines present from us to you.I've also written a post on how I made my choices you can read it here. Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Not to be confused with the novel of this same name, this webseries was filmed and posted in 2013. It's about 5 hours long and appears to be set at a religious university. You can view it on YouTubeWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Easily digestible at about 2 hours run time this webseries is set at university again. It feels like it could almost be real people.You can watch it on YouTubeWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

A wild collection of stories about Mrs Elton.Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

The queer Emma of our dreams...Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

I tell Rachel about the very polished Emma Approved webseries from the creators of The Lizzie Bennet Diaries (and we beg for sponsorship)Watch the series on YouTubeWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

A Mr Woodhouse who looks like Scrooge, a greying Mr Knightley, an older Emma and a Harriet who is actually prettier. This sound stage adaptation has a lot to offer.Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

We discuss Rachel's favourite Emma and announce we'll do a our favourite casting in future, plus there's a brief discussion of Spotify Wrapped.Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

The unsexy Andrew Davies adaptation with the exquisite Kate Beckinsale.Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Rachel isn't a fan of the Gwyneth movie - she fell asleep twice!Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Amanda joins us to discuss the 2020 adaptation of Emma. Excellent casting all around and we reiterate our desire for Miranda Hart to do a one woman show of every Austen.Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Rachel tries to argue that Clueless isn't the best adaptation of Emma and fails to convince herself. With special guest Amanda.Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Murder at Donwell Abbey features Emma Knightley (nee Woodhouse) playing detective to solve a murder that occurred at Donwell Abbey during the engagement party of Mr Woodhouse and Miss Bates.Author Vanessa Kelly joins me to discuss her earlier titles, the first book in this series (which you don't need to read before delving into this one) and her future plans.You can read the first chapter and pre-order your copy of Murder at Donwell Abbey on Vanessa's website.Release date: 25 November 2025Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

We discuss the script for Em and beg someone to stage itYou can access the script here: https://www.playmarket.org.nz/bookshop/playmarket-manuscripts/emWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Join us to discuss a few Taylor Swift songs and how they related to Emma.As I love to do at the end of each season I bring my two special interests together and make Rachel join me.Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Dr Alice Nagle of Austen After Dark and Fetch the Smelling Salts joins me to discuss what's going on behind closed bedroom doors in EmmaWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Austen ties up all the loose ends neatlyWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Harriet is engaged, Mr Woodhouse is a proud Grandpa. We discuss who we'd rather date - Knightley or Frank.Plus there's a new t-shirt!Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Mrs Weston has her baby and Mr Woodhouse is babiedWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Mrs Elton is eager to spill the tea and show her superiorityWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Mr Knightley gives more advice on being a good man as he reads Franks letterWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Emma reads Frank’s letter to Mrs WestonRachel forgets that I already made the requested “Mrs Elton Sucks” t-shirt (you can get one here)Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Mr Knightley returns and confesses all! Rachel hijacks the podcast greetings and tells us about Pirates of the Caribbean 3Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

There is a lot of awkward going around and we consider different partnerships than Austen didWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Emma discovers that Harriet is into Mr Knightley just as she discovers that she, herself, is too!Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Frank and Jane are engaged! But we're not sure if he really deserves herWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

The Great Mrs Churchill is Dead. Does Miss Bates know about Jane and Frank?Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Emma flakes on apologising to Miss BatesWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

It’s here, possibly the worst (ie most uncomfortable) chapter Austen ever wrote; BoxhillWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

There is drama in the strawberry fields of DonwellWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Mr Knightley is suspicious but Rachel suspects Miss Bates could keep a secretWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Harriet discards her obsession with Mr Elton and declares she will never marry her new loveWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Frank is a hero, Harriet is a damsel in distress and everyone is using racial slursThe quote from Persuasion was “this pathetic piece of family history”Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

We discuss the dedication of Emma to the Prince Regent and propose that Miranda Hart does a one woman adaptation of Austen which some how segues into the muppets - oh and it's the ball.Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Is Emma vain or does her behaviour make sense based on Frank's behaviour?Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Mrs Elton has a tennis match conversation with Mr Weston, we discuss Frank's childhoodOk so I made another t-shirtTalking about Sense and Sensibility, Austen said: “I can no more forget it than a mother can forget her sucking child.”Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

TW: Slavery, racismMrs Elton is rude and Frank is coming back!And I made a shirt...Want to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix

Mrs Elton sucks and is a bully at the dinner party Emma throws for herOf course I made the tshirtWant to join a private one-on-one book club with Frances? Contact her to request a timeSupport the podcast and hear episodes early on Ko-fiFind Frances on YouTube, Instagram or at her websiteBuy our merch on RedbubbleBook for a Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand event on Humanitix