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This week on the KPL Podcast we have Deanna Raybourn to discuss her latest novel, Kills Well with Others. This book is the sequel to Killers of a Certain Age. The assassins are back, retirement was not what they expected and unresolved aspects of an old case pulls the ladies back together.Author reads1. The Girl from Greenwich Street by Lauren Willig2. A Royal Experiment: The Private Life of King George III by Janice Hadlow
In this episode, I explore The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow. It starts as a reimagining of Pride and Prejudice through the eyes of the overlooked middle sister, Mary. The story continues after the death of Mr Bennet, with Mary discovering that being the only unmarried sister leaves you in a vulnerable position. Throughout the book, Mary emerges from the shadows of her more outgoing sisters to find her own path in a world that values beauty and charm. I'll discuss her journey toward self-discovery, love, and independence, offering insight into how Hadlow deepens Mary's character and reshapes her narrative. To find out what I thought of this rather chunky historical sequel, give this more lengthy episode a listen. Episode links My Vinted Raye Loves Reading (YouTube) Being Bookish (the Website) My Storygraph (join me!)
Jane Austen week continues! Janice Hadlow gives us a new perspective on familiar parts of Pride and Prejudice--then goes beyond to imagine a whole new world. Join Kimberly for insights on history, usage of the source material and levity in the original.
They were the best of books; They were the worst of books! This is our end-of-year roundup, and we can't wait to share which works we loved (AND HATED WITH A PASSION)! Does our list match yours? Let us know! A few episodes we mention include: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi: https://www.litsocietypod.com/homegoing-by-yaa-gyasi/ Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead: https://www.litsocietypod.com/harlem-shuffle-by-colson-whitehead/ His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie: https://www.litsocietypod.com/his-only-wife-by-peace-adzo-medie-and-arranged-marriages/ The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow: https://www.litsocietypod.com/the-other-bennet-sister-by-janice-hadlow-part-1/ The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris: https://www.litsocietypod.com/the-other-black-girl-by-zakiya-dalila-harris/ Let's GET LIT! Find Alexis and Kari online: Alexis: https://www.instagram.com/alexisistraveling/ Kari: https://www.youtube.com/@chicagoings?sub_confirmation=1 The Show: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod/; Twitter — twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod/; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conversation by using #booksanddrama.
Listen to our episode on Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen here: https://www.litsocietypod.com/pride-and-prejudice/. In this passionate conclusion, we discover if the ugliest of the Bennett sisters will finally find her place in the world or if repeated disappointments will find her lost and alone for eternity. Or will she learn to make room for love by first loving herself? The Book: The other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow You're listening to LIT Society. LET's GET LIT! Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod/; Twitter — twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod/; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conversation by using #booksanddrama.
Listen to our episode on Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen here: https://www.litsocietypod.com/pride-and-prejudice/. The ugliest of the Bennett sisters, long forgotten by time, will have her story told. Just like her sisters, matters of pride and prejudice threaten to ruin her life, but will she prevail with the man she loves, or will circumstances forcer her into a painful spinsterhood under the thumb of a cruel, empty-headed mother? Before diving into this week's book, we'll discuss women historians of the past and present. Super inspiring stuff. The Book: The other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow You're listening to LIT Society. LET'S GET LIT! Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod/; Twitter — twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod/; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conversation by using #booksanddrama.
Over two hundred years since Pride & Prejudice was first released, Mary now gets a chance to stand on her own as the main character. Part retelling and part new material, Mary must make her own Jane Austin Main Character journey to find happiness and love. BBC writer Janice Hadlow's debut novel strives to be on the same level as its inspiration, but does the book stand up or fall flat? Follow the Author: Website: https://us.macmillan.com/author/janicehadlow GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6153122.Janice_Hadlow IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1367082/ 00:00 Intro 01:00 Background 01:26 Age Level & Content Warning 02:37 Discussion 01:16:26 General Thoughts 01:19:20 One Question for the Author 01:21:55 Rating 01:22:40 Read Again? 01:24:00 Outro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ewm_bookclub TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ewm-bookclub/support
The news is getting out all over town that Wickham is a cad. Mr. Collins sticks his nose in. Jane's Janeness is overflowing. The Bennets finally get news that Lydia and Wickham have been found and will be married. Jane and Elizabeth debate whether or not Wickham's intentions are at all honorable. Spoiler: They're not! Akina and Laurel talk about things they have no idea about like European military history- thanks, American school system! We also talk about things we know a lot about, like toxic positivity, mental health, and coping mechanisms...thanks, cult! What We're Reading: Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton, The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow, Kudos by Rachel Cusk Referenced in the episode: The Jane Austen Podcast The Militia in Jane Austen's England, by Regina Jeffer We have a twitter! https://twitter.com/janecultpod Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox
Writer and artist Sarah Geringer is on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by Rachel Anna. Sarah discusses her journey to creating full-time and how she differentiates art for "commercial" purposes and for "pleasure." She reminds listeners that creating just for the sake of creating is a great form of self-care, so it's important to take time for artistic expression. Sarah Geringer is a writer, speaker, podcaster, artist, book launch manager, creative coach, and author. She's written Christmas Peace for Busy Moms, Newness of Life, The Fruitful Life, and Transforming Your Thought Life. Her two podcasts are Finding Peace in God's Word and Heart in a Drawer: Exploring Hurt, Healing and Hope as an Adult Child of Divorce. This episode can also be found on YouTube. Show Notes The following resources were mentioned in the show or are useful resources recommended by the guests. Links might be marked as affiliates, meaning we earn a commission if you buy through the link. The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow - https://amzn.to/3rjpe0a Learn More About Our Guest You can follow this guest on several platforms, including: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahgeringercreatesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sgeringerTwitter - https://www.twitter.com/sarahgeringerYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/sarahgeringercreatesGoodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/sarah_geringerPodcasts - https://www.sarahgeringer.com/podcasts Credits This show is produced by Theophany Media. The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. This show is hosted by are Brannon Hollingsworth, Andrea Sandefur, Dave Ebert, and Rachel Anna. Jake Doberenz produces. Follow Theophany Media and the podcast on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
The world turns upside down in this episode as Shannon takes on hosting duties and Marcia leads us on random tangents about Target. Friend of the Pod, Karianna Frey, returns to talk with the ladies about how much we all love liturgy; how it can be a place both of refuge and of marginalization; and how we can all better welcome people to worship with us.OffertoryKarianna - Ted Lasso (Apple+), American Shadows podcast, Little Office of the Blessed Virgin MaryShannon - Schmigadoon (Apple+), The Sunday Website (St. Louis University), Forest PreservesMarcia- The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow, Starbucks Shaken Espresso with Oat MilkFollow Us On InstagramPodcast: @psbbpodcastKarianna: @kariannafreyShannon: @teamquarterblackMarcia: @stylishlyciaSupport Our Podcast:Merch: shop.spreadshirt.com/psbbpodcastPatreon: www.patreon.com/psbbpodcast
How would Jane Austen fit in with our modern #MeToo movement? It's an interesting question which led us, in this episode, to look at Jane Austen and the #MeToo, breaking it down into terms which make sense in her era: the context of feminist thought and sexual harassment in the late 18th and early 19th century. We discuss the shockingly unequal legal framework in which women lived, early feminists and empowered women such as Mary Wollstonecraft and Caroline Herschel, and then go on to discuss incidents in Jane's life and novels that illustrate #MeToo moments. Find out what Mr Collins got wrong, what Fanny got right, and who was the novelist's narcissistic sociopath! We go on to award our Lizzy and Lady Catherine of the month and review Janice Hadlow's The Other Bennet Sister (Pan).Links mentioned are: https://www.the-tls.co.uk/articles/jane-austen-family-slavery-essay-devoney-looser/https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Jane-Austen-the-Secret-Radical-by-Helena-Kelly-author/9781785781889https://janeaustens.house
This week Catrina and Elle take a look at Pride and Prejudice from a different point of view. Well, actually, two different points of view. We have moved on from film adaptations to looking at a few book adaptations. Catrina tackled "The Other Bennet Sister" by Janice Hadlow. This novel takes readers through most of the events of Pride and Prejudice through Mary Bennet's point of view. However, this book goes far beyond P&P's happy ending. Don't worry though, Catrina won't spoil a thing.Elle takes a look at "Mr. Darcy's Diary" by Amanda Grange. This book follows the original text very closely, so there aren't too many spoilers to be had, however there is certainly a lot of insight into our favorite romantic hero. Both books are available for purchase in our bookshop store - https://bookshop.org/shop/booksnbull
This week the girls continue their discussion on Pride and Prejudice, supplementing their discussion with Rose Servitova's "The Longbourn Letters" and Janice Hadlow's "The Other Bennet Sister” Topics discussed (while Saoirse's next door neighbour aggressively cuts their hedge and what ever chair Cliodhna is sitting in squeaks obscenely loudly) include: - Mary Bennet, heroine extraordinaire - Mr Bennet as a secret leading man - Why unsympathetic characters become unsymapthetic in the first place, and should we laugh at them? Additional tangents include: - The highly improbable existence of the Illuminati - How Chloe is bearing up without the MOTS7 world tour - Online gaming with your family like a loser - a la Casa de Flannery - Katie's hidden past as a Harry Potter fanfic author Oh it's all VERY exciting gang! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lc-lewis/message
It is well known that the novels of Jane Austen (1775–1817), which enjoyed at best a modest success during her lifetime, have become ever more popular in the last fifty years or so. They support a small industry of remakes, spinoffs, and retellings. As Janice Hadlow notes while discussing The Other Bennet Sister (Henry Holt, 2020), one reason for that interest lies with Austen herself. A genius at characterization, Austen drops tiny pearls of insight into one secondary character or another throughout her novels, and these seeds, when properly nurtured, can develop in unexpected ways. The Other Bennet Sister focuses on the life of the middle sister in Pride and Prejudice. Stuck between an older pair—beautiful, gentle Jane and pretty, sprightly Lizzie—and a younger duo whose good looks and sheer love of life compensate for a certain lack of decorum, Mary is bookish, awkward, and plain. In a family where the daughters’ only future requires them to marry well without the plump dowries that would make them attractive to men of their own gentry class, Mary’s traits doom her (at least in her mother’s eyes) to an unhappy and lonely spinsterhood. Even her scholarly father underestimates Mary, because she lacks the wit and self-confidence that so distinguishes Lizzie, his favorite. Hadlow has given deep thought to what it would mean to grow up as Mary—what she wants, how she feels, which twists of fate and family turn her into the character we meet so briefly in Austen’s novel. But then The Other Bennet Sister goes beyond Pride and Prejudice to imagine how the Marys of the world might find happiness, even in the early nineteenth century. It is a captivating and heartening story, and you need not be an Austen fan to appreciate the journey. C. P. Lesley is the author of ten novels, including Legends of the Five Directions, a historical fiction series set during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible. Her latest book, Song of the Shaman, appeared in 2020. Find out more about her at http://www.cplesley.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is well known that the novels of Jane Austen (1775–1817), which enjoyed at best a modest success during her lifetime, have become ever more popular in the last fifty years or so. They support a small industry of remakes, spinoffs, and retellings. As Janice Hadlow notes while discussing The Other Bennet Sister (Henry Holt, 2020), one reason for that interest lies with Austen herself. A genius at characterization, Austen drops tiny pearls of insight into one secondary character or another throughout her novels, and these seeds, when properly nurtured, can develop in unexpected ways. The Other Bennet Sister focuses on the life of the middle sister in Pride and Prejudice. Stuck between an older pair—beautiful, gentle Jane and pretty, sprightly Lizzie—and a younger duo whose good looks and sheer love of life compensate for a certain lack of decorum, Mary is bookish, awkward, and plain. In a family where the daughters’ only future requires them to marry well without the plump dowries that would make them attractive to men of their own gentry class, Mary’s traits doom her (at least in her mother’s eyes) to an unhappy and lonely spinsterhood. Even her scholarly father underestimates Mary, because she lacks the wit and self-confidence that so distinguishes Lizzie, his favorite. Hadlow has given deep thought to what it would mean to grow up as Mary—what she wants, how she feels, which twists of fate and family turn her into the character we meet so briefly in Austen’s novel. But then The Other Bennet Sister goes beyond Pride and Prejudice to imagine how the Marys of the world might find happiness, even in the early nineteenth century. It is a captivating and heartening story, and you need not be an Austen fan to appreciate the journey. C. P. Lesley is the author of ten novels, including Legends of the Five Directions, a historical fiction series set during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible. Her latest book, Song of the Shaman, appeared in 2020. Find out more about her at http://www.cplesley.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is well known that the novels of Jane Austen (1775–1817), which enjoyed at best a modest success during her lifetime, have become ever more popular in the last fifty years or so. They support a small industry of remakes, spinoffs, and retellings. As Janice Hadlow notes while discussing The Other Bennet Sister (Henry Holt, 2020), one reason for that interest lies with Austen herself. A genius at characterization, Austen drops tiny pearls of insight into one secondary character or another throughout her novels, and these seeds, when properly nurtured, can develop in unexpected ways. The Other Bennet Sister focuses on the life of the middle sister in Pride and Prejudice. Stuck between an older pair—beautiful, gentle Jane and pretty, sprightly Lizzie—and a younger duo whose good looks and sheer love of life compensate for a certain lack of decorum, Mary is bookish, awkward, and plain. In a family where the daughters’ only future requires them to marry well without the plump dowries that would make them attractive to men of their own gentry class, Mary’s traits doom her (at least in her mother’s eyes) to an unhappy and lonely spinsterhood. Even her scholarly father underestimates Mary, because she lacks the wit and self-confidence that so distinguishes Lizzie, his favorite. Hadlow has given deep thought to what it would mean to grow up as Mary—what she wants, how she feels, which twists of fate and family turn her into the character we meet so briefly in Austen’s novel. But then The Other Bennet Sister goes beyond Pride and Prejudice to imagine how the Marys of the world might find happiness, even in the early nineteenth century. It is a captivating and heartening story, and you need not be an Austen fan to appreciate the journey. C. P. Lesley is the author of ten novels, including Legends of the Five Directions, a historical fiction series set during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible. Her latest book, Song of the Shaman, appeared in 2020. Find out more about her at http://www.cplesley.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow. A new perspective on Pride and Prejudice, this tells the story of Mary Bennet who had the misfortune to be borne plain, but smart, which was not a quality valued for women in that era. It is a sad fact of life that if a young woman is unlucky enough to come into the world without expectations, she had better do all she can to ensure she is born beautiful. To be handsome and poor is misfortune enough; but to be both plain and penniless is a hard fate indeed. On the occasion of her father's death she becomes homeless as there were no male heirs and so his estate passes to a nephew and poor old Mary is thrown out, looking for a place to call home. It's beautifully done and will appeal to anyone who loved the original – full of the period mores and with the full cast of characters that we've all come to love – Mr Darcy, Mr Collins, Longbourn (the family home) and the rest.Uncanny Valley by Anna Wiener. True story by a young woman who in 2013 left her job with a literary agency in NYC and went to San Francisco to work for an e-book start up run by young men who were totally uninterested in reading books. That job led to another move where she worked in customer support at a data analytics start-up, then at a start-up that focused on software development. She writes about the employee perks at the office (“a miniature theme park” with a wraparound bar, a roof deck, a speakeasy) and of how she struggled to be taken seriously in a male-dominated industry; attended ludicrously lavish work events while San Francisco's homeless population increased; of the weird cultures pervasive in these places – she and her colleagues communicated using just emojis; and watched 20-somethings get rich overnight. It's a cautionary tale, and it's really good.
Happy New Year everyone! After starting 2020 with a nasty bug, I’m happily feeling myself again and am so pleased to be back with a brand new Tea & Tattle episode, which I’ve been dying to share for ages. This week on the podcast, I’m joined by the author, Janice Hadlow, to discuss Janice’s debut novel, The Other Bennet Sister, which tells the story of the most overlooked of Jane Austen’s famous Bennet sisters - Mary Bennet. Janice Hadlow worked as a television producer for the BBC for many years. During her time in television, Janice received a number of awards and commissioned hit shows such as the Great British Bake Off, Wolf Hall and Line of Duty. Now focused on writing, The Other Bennet Sister is Janice’s first novel, and it was just published last week on the 9th of January. I read a proof copy of The Other Bennet Sister last autumn, and I absolutely adored it! In fact, it was my favourite read of 2019, so I was absolutely thrilled to get to chat to Janice about her marvellous book. The Other Bennet Sister is a must read for anyone who loves Pride & Prejudice. It throws the plain, dull Mary Bennet into an entirely new light: shown to be an introvert in a family of extroverts, Mary Bennet grapples with her fate as the expected spinster of her family, forced to manage her domineering mother and yearning for an outlet for her intellectual ambitions. Set partially within the world of Pride & Prejudice and then continuing beyond the timeframe of Jane Austen’s novel, The Other Bennet sister examines what happens to Mary as she refuses to accept her fate and bravely sets out to discover her own happiness. I loved Mary’s story, but I also thoroughly enjoyed Janice Hadlow’s portrayal of other well-known characters from Pride & Prejudice: Mr & Mrs Collins, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Miss Bingley and the Gardiner family all make wonderful reappearances, alongside a host of charming new characters that could just as easily have been the products of Austen’s pen. I had such a fun conversation with Janice, chatting about her mutual love for Jane Austen and the inspiration behind her book, and I guarantee that The Other Bennet Sister is sure to chase away any January blues! Read the show notes: teaandtattlepodcast.com/home/122 Get in touch! Email: teaandtattlepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @teaandtattlepodcast If you enjoy Tea & Tattle, please do rate and leave a review of the show on Apple Podcasts, as good reviews help other people to find and enjoy the show. Thank you!
Former BBC Two controller Janice Hadlow talks about her new book The Strangest Family, which explores the private lives of King George III and his family. Meanwhile, we speak to Adam Rutherford about his BBC Four series The Beauty of Anatomy that describes the connections between anatomical study and great works of art. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The latest Talking TV podcast reflects on a busy week for the broadcasting industry, which included some seismic news at BBC2 and another ITV channel launch. Host Jake Kanter is joined by new Broadcast editor Chris Curtis and Steven D Wright, the creative director of Whizz Kid Entertainment, to look back on Janice Hadlow’s BBC2 legacy. ITV’s new female-friendly channel ITVBe also comes under the microscope, while there is praise for Channel 5’s opportunistic benefits commissions. Elsewhere, World Productions’ creative director Simon Heath pops by to discuss the second series of BBC2’s hit drama Line of Duty. He also reveals that creator Jed Mercurio has further series in the works. Finally, two new shows get the preview treatment. Find out why BBC4’s Infested: Living with Parasites is gut-churning stuff, while there’s a lukewarm reception for ITV’s new comedy drama Edge of Heaven.
Mediabeat - Episode 7Show notes/Sources:Glenn Greenwald's new website launches with fresh NSA revelationshttp://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/feb/10/the-intercept-glenn-greenwald-nsa-revelationsBenefits Street ending pulls in 4.5 millionhttp://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/feb/11/benefits-street-tv-ratings-channel-4-love-productionMichael Grade calls for smaller BBChttp://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/feb/11/michael-grade-bbc-channel-4 BBC Two controller Janice Hadlow to step down after 5 yearshttp://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/news/a550312/bbc-two-controller-janice-hadlow-to-step-down-after-5-years.html?rssExclusive: Flappy Bird Creator Dong Nguyen Says App 'Gone Forever' Because It Was 'An Addictive Product'http://www.forbes.com/sites/lananhnguyen/2014/02/11/exclusive-flappy-bird-creator-dong-nguyen-says-app-gone-forever-because-it-was-an-addictive-product/
Steve Hewlett talks to Janice Hadlow, the controller of BBC Two and Four about losing The Great British Bake Off to BBC1 and her priorities for the channels. How can BBC2 and BBC4 be distinctive in a multi-channel world?Sir Ray Tindle joins Steve to explain how his local newspapers have remained profitable when many around him are losing money - and what he thinks of plans to regulate local news. Martin Moore, director of the Media Standards Trust, picks up on issues affecting local papers and discusses the findings of the MST's recent poll which appears to show support for the Royal Charter. Earlier today, The Sun published its poll appearing to show the opposite. Producer: Katy Takatsuki Editor: Andy Smith.
BBC2 controller Janice Hadlow revives the documentary strand as part of a new schedule – and not a moment too soon, argues Broadcast editor Lisa Campbell. Plus, have you ever had a worse interviewee than Rhys Ifans?