Pride, Prejudice & Plot Twists

This week, Joe is joined by returning guest and friend of the show Jananie K. Velu for a literary love letter to classic femme-driven fiction. From Jane Austen to the Brontë sisters and beyond, we're talking about our relationships with the classics, and what happens when contemporary authors take familiar literary foundations in unexpected new directions. 

We're diving into modern retellings, feminist reimaginings, swoony romances, gothic twists, queer adaptations and stories that turn everything you thought you knew about a classic on its head. Plus, we're sharing a whole stack of recommendations for readers who love a little literary history with their plot twists. 

Whether you're a lifelong Austen devotee or someone who has never quite made it through Wuthering Heights, there's something here for you. Consider this your invitation to revisit the classics, rethink the stories and add a few new favorites to your reading list. 

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Who’s in this episode:  

Joe – Instagram 

Jananie K. Velu – Links  

Book recommendations: 

Jananie's picks:   

Much Ado About Nada – Uzma Jalaluddin  

Ayesha At Last – Uzma Jalaluddin  

The Earl That Got Away – Diana Quincy