Literary Discussions
A Conversation with Natalie Jenner, author of The Jane Austen Society
Breathing new life into the world of a literary genius, Natalie Jenner's The Jane Austen Society is a celebration of the written word and its power to comfort and connect us. Only a few months after the end of the Second World War, a new battle is beginning in the little village of Chawton. Once the final home of Jane Austen, the Chawton estate is dwindling, and the last piece of Austen’s heritage is at risk of being sold to the highest bidder. Drawn together by their love of her novels, eight very different people must unite to attempt something remarkable. As new friendships form, and the griefs of the past begin to fade, they rally together to create the Jane Austen Society, and to save the beloved novelist’s home and legacy. In this inspiring episode, you'll learn about Natalie Jenner's remarkable writing process (it's not what you might expect!), how she became an international bestselling author at the age of 50, and more. | This conversation was recorded July 24, 2021.
A Conversation with Pen Vogler, author of Dinner with Mr. Darcy
Pen Vogler is a critically acclaimed food historian. She edited the Penguin’s Great Food series and writes and reviews on food history for a wide range of national newspapers. She has recreated recipes from the past for BBC Television, and writes about it on her blog, Pen’s Great Food Club. Step back into the Regency era as we discuss Dinner with Darcy, a cookbook that takes authentic recipes from the Regency period, inspired by the food from Austen's novels and letters and updates them for contemporary cooks! | This conversation was recorded July 10th, 2021.
A Conversation and Virtual Tour of Orchard House with Jan Turnquist, executive director of Orchard House: Home of Little Women
Louisa May Alcott lived in and wrote Little Women at The Orchard House. She also used it as the setting for Little Women. In this episode, we chat with Jan Turnquist, Executive Director of The Orchard House about keeping Louisa's legacy alive, what a tour of The Orchard House is like, and so much more. Three years after this discussion took place, The Enchanted Book Club made a visit to Orchard House in real life. Jan played a significant role in our unforgettable experience! | This conversation was recorded May 21st, 2021.
A Conversation with Miko Osada & Jenne Bergstrom, authors of The Little Women Cookbook
Authors of The Little Women Cookbook, Jenne Bergstrom & Miko Osada, share the process behind developing recipes that are both historically accurate and inspired by the beloved March Sisters! | The conversation was recorded May 8th, 2021.
A Conversation with Emma Walton Hamilton, Julie Andrews' daughter and co-author of her memoirs
Meet Julie Andrews' daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton! Emma has written over 30 children’s books with her mother, co-authored her mother’s memoirs, co-hosts her podcast, Julie’s Library, and has made incredible contributions to the literary community in her own right as a children’s literature professor and writing coach. Enjoy this episode filled with literary inspiration in which we discuss Emma's writing and work as a literacy advocate. | This conversation was recorded March 26th, 2021.
A Conversation with Annie Barrows, author of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Experience the magic of one of The Enchanted Book Club's favorite books, The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society! Annie Barrows co-authored Guernsey with her aunt Mary Ann Shaffer, which was published The Dial Press in 2008. A New York Times best-seller, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society has been published in thirty-two countries and twenty-six languages, and was adapted to screen in a beautiful adaptation starring Lily James. | This conversation was recorded February 22nd, 2021.
A Conversation with Jane Austen's great niece, Caroline Jane Knight
Jane Austen's great niece, Caroline Jane Knight, joins The Enchanted Book Club to share fascinating stories about her upbringing, what it was like to grow up where Jane wrote some of her most famous works, and the inspiration behind her non-profit, The Jane Austen Literacy Foundation. | This conversation was recorded January 21st, 2021.
A Celebration of The Secret Garden with Frances Hodgson Burnett's granddaughter, Keri Wilt
The first-ever episode of The Enchanted Book Club's Literary Conversation series, we invite Keri Wilt, great-great granddaughter of Frances Hodgson Burnett. Frances was an American playwright and author who wrote beloved children's book, The Secret Garden. In this conversation, Keri Wilt explains how to apply inspiration from The Secret Garden to our own lives. | This conversation was recorded January 17th, 2021.