Literary Discussions
A Celebration of Jo March with Louisa May Alcott biographer, Liz Rosenberg
If you’re a fan of Little Women, you will love this discussion! We’re joined by the delightful Liz Rosenberg (author of multiple Louisa May Alcott biographies) who bestows her insights and inspiration upon us as we discuss why Jo rejected Laurie, the beautiful moment Louisa May Alcott found our her book was a success, what we can learn from classic heroines, and so much more. | This conversation was recorded January 9th, 2024.
A Conversation with Susan Branch on the importance of having heroes
Enjoy this discussion with a dear friend of The Enchanted Book Club, New York Times bestselling author & illustrator, Susan Branch. We discuss the inspiration we can seek from heroes, both real and fictional, and celebrate the literary heroines who have touched our hearts. | This conversation was recorded January 6th, 2024.
A Celebration of Elizabeth Gaskell with Libby Tempest of the Gaskell Society
Here at The Enchanted Book Club, we have a passion for celebrating women authors and providing a platform for lesser-known and neglected writers. Elizabeth Gaskell is known as an “unjustly overlooked Victorian novelist.” She was the type of woman who inspires others to be better people – a real-life heroine. During this conversation with Libby Tempest of The Gaskell Society, you’ll deeply inspired as we understand why Gaskell isn’t as well-known as her counterparts such as Jane Austen and the Brontës, read aloud quotes from Gaskell’s collection of letters, learn about her wonderful philanthropic work, and more. | The conversation was recorded November 19th, 2023.
A Conversation with Kathryn Aalto, author of The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh
Learn all about real-life Winnie-the-Pooh locations, how the real Christopher Robin (A.A. Milne's son) felt about being a character in his books, and so much more, during this insightful conversation with Kathryn Aalto, author of The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh. | This conversation was recorded November 4th, 2023.
A Celebration of Mary Shelley with women-owned publisher, Bond & Grace
Celebrate Mary Shelley with the founders of Bond & Grace, a publishing house that releases the classics as beautiful coffee table books. During this conversation, we discuss the creative process behind publishing classic editions, what makes Mary Shelley's writing so inspiring, and more. | This conversation was recorded October 30th, 2023.
A Celebration of Thomas Hardy with Mark Chutter of The Thomas Hardy Society
Immerse yourself in the world of Thomas Hardy with chair of the Thomas Hardy Society, Mark Chutter. Mark is incredibly passionate and knowledgable about Hardy’s work, sharing the stories behind Hardy's beloved writings. Mark even treated us to reading aloud from Far From the Madding Crowd— you will love it! | This conversation was recorded on October 21st, 2023.
Recap of our first England trip
Recorded live from the English Countryside, Hayley meets with The Enchanted Book Club via Zoom to recall stories of their first tour of literary England. | This conversation was recorded September 30th, 2023.
A Conversation with Ruth Wilson, author of The Jane Austen Remedy
The Jane Austen Remedy is an uplifting and delightfully bookish memoir about an 89-year-old woman who reclaims her life by re-reading each of Jane Austen's novels. During this conversation, Ruth Wilson discusses how she resolved to re-read Austen's six novels and rediscover the heroines who had inspired her; to read between the lines of both the novels and her own life. | This conversation was recorded September 18th, 2023.
A Conversation with Alex Johnson, author of Rooms of Their Own: Where Great Writers Write
Rooms of Their Own travels around the world examining the unique spaces, habits and rituals in which famous writers created their most notable works. The perennial question asked of all authors is, 'How do you write?. What do they require of their room or desk? Do they have favorite pens, paper or typewriters? We explore these questions and learn about beloved writers in a new way with author, Alex Johnson in this delightful discussion. | This conversation was recorded September 10th, 2023.
Show and Tell: Anne of Green Gables editions
Enchanted Book Club members share their favorite beautiful editions of Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. | This conversation was recorded August 23rd, 2023.
A Conversation with Liz Rosenberg, author of House of Dreams: The Life of L.M. Montgomery
Anne of Green Gables fans, enjoy this discussion with Liz Rosenberg on her wonderful L.M. Montgomery biography, House of Dreams: The Life of L.M. Montgomery. Liz is also known for her work as a children's book author and her accomplishments in poetry. Her poetry collections have won many prizes, including the Claudia Lewis Poetry Prize and the Patterson Prize, and her long list of children's books and young adult novels have earned great commercial success. Equally committed to teaching as to writing, Rosenberg has taught all over the world and at colleges throughout the US. In 1984, she received the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching and she currently teaches as a full Professor of English at the State University of New York at Binghamton (SUNY - Binghamton). | This conversation was recorded August 11th, 2023.
A Conversation with Julia Kelly, author of The Last Garden in England
Julia Kelly is the international bestselling author of emotional historical fiction about extraordinary women and thrilling historical whodunnit mystery novels. In this discussion, Julia shares the inspiration behind The Last Garden in England, her writing process, and more. | This conversation was recorded July 30th, 2023.