Pride & Prejudice Book Club Podcast

All Hallow’s Eve - By Wendi Sotis

We wrap up our quad of Supernatural books with a creative variation that imagines Elizabeth as the High Priestess of a very unique and ancient tribe. Rituals, dancing, magic and mayhem ensue!
 
UPCOMING BOOKS*:
Mistaken by Jessie Lewis
Speechless by Jessie Lewis
Epiphany by Jessie Lewis
Fallen by Jessie Lewis
 
Music Credit: Pride & Prejudice Book Club Theme composed, performed, and arranged by Megan Mason.
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Pride & Prejudice & Zombies - by Seth Grahame-Smith and Jane Austen

No real surprises here -- it's Pride & Prejudice *with zombies!*
One of us laughed, and one of us was bored. Do you think the book lived up to the hype?
 
Upcoming Books:
All Hallow's Eveby Wendi Sotis
Mistakenby Jessie Lewis
Speechlessby Jessie Lewis
 
Music Credit: Pride & Prejudice Book Club Theme composed, performed, and arranged by Megan Mason.
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Haunting Mr. Darcy - by KaraLynne Mackrory

A New Year's wish from both Darcy and Elizabeth mash up to create some supernatural hijinks in Haunting Mr. Darcy! While being together 24/7 helps to speed up the development of romantic feelings in our favorite couple, the fact that Elizabeth is a ghost creates some problems. 
This was one of the first Pride and Prejudice variations that Emilie read (and really, one of the first that Alicia read, too!) and when comparing it to the other variations...there are thoughts. Lots of thoughts!
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UPCOMING BOOKS*:
Pride & Prejudice & Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith and Jane Austen
All Hallow's Eve by Wendi Sotis
Mistaken by Jessie Lewis
 
OTHER MEDIA MENTIONED:
Just Like HeavenYou’ve Got MailThe West WingParks and RecreationPride & Prejudice & Zombies (movie)
 
Music Credit: Pride & Prejudice Book Club Theme composed, performed, and arranged by Megan Mason.
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Tempt Me - by Julie Cooper

This week, we take a sharp turn into the world of supernatural Pride and Prejudice variations with Julie Cooper's Tempt Me, a mash up between P&P and vampire lore. Emilie thinks the world building is amazing; Alicia thinks there is a lot of blood. And discussions about blood. But, as Alicia says, we're not here to yuck other people's yum! We're just having fun trying something new.
 
UPCOMING BOOKS:
Haunting Mr Darcy by KaraLynne Mackrory​Pride & Prejudice & Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith and Jane Austen​All Hallow's Eve by Wendi Sotis
 
OTHER MEDIA MENTIONED:
Twilight by Stephenie MeyerHall of Blood and Mercy Trilogy by KM SheaBuffy the Vampire Slayer TV series
 
Music Credit: Pride & Prejudice Book Club Theme composed, performed, and arranged by Megan Mason.
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Seasons of Waiting - by Christina Morland

Much like an onion, this book has layers! It's been 25 years since the events of Pride & Prejudice, and since Darcy never returned to Hertfordshire there was no "Happily Ever After" for our dear couple. But when a chance encounter results in Elizabeth BINGLEY falling in love with WILLIAM Darcy (Georgiana's son), the complications of the past two decades prove to be no match for a couple determined to be happy, no matter their age.
We're not going to lie, this book was HEAVY, but the layers of complicated stories lead to some interesting places! 
UPCOMING BOOKS*:
Tempt Me by Julie CooperHaunting Mr Darcy KaraLynne MackroryPride & Prejudice & Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith and Jane Austen
 
OTHER MEDIA MENTIONED:
Persuasion by Jane Austen
Music Credit: Pride & Prejudice Book Club Theme composed, performed, and arranged by Megan Mason.
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A Quest for Mr Darcy - by Cass Grafton

Darcy is sooooo over Elizabeth Bennet...until he comes back from a trip abroad and discovers that not only has her family experienced great tragedy, but they are now tenants of his estate! Can he resist the siren call of her wit and beauty under such circumstances? And why is Mr Bennet being so secretive?
Aside from discussing the plot and themes, we take a few detours to discuss whether it's wise to "think on the past only as it gives you pleasure," what our enneagram numbers are (as well as what we think the main characters might be), and why authors have so much fun with side characters in Pride & Prejudice variations.
UPCOMING BOOKS*:
Seasons of Waiting by Christina MorlandTempt Me by Julie CooperHaunting Mr Darcy KaraLynne Mackrory
 
OTHER MEDIA MENTIONED:
The Lizzie Bennet Diaries (YouTube Series)
Music Credit: Pride & Prejudice Book Club Theme composed, performed, and arranged by Megan Mason.
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A Short Period of Exquisite Felicity - by Amy D’Orazio

Bonus Episode! Instead of one episode this week, you get TWO!
This variation continues the theme of books where Darcy and Lizzy "meet later," but with a twist: while at Pemberley together, and before Lydia's elopement is revealed, Darcy and Lizzy enjoy a blissful 9 days as an engaged couple. Complications ensue, and Lizzy writes a letter releasing Darcy from the engagement. Will our favorite couple be able to overcome the awful bitterness of spirits that result? And why did Lizzy "cry off"?
Along the way, we discuss whether it is appropriate to share our opinions about the romantic choices of friends and family, if a special "spark" is necessary to keep relationships alive, and whether the name of a book can be too long to remember...
 
UPCOMING BOOKS*:
A Quest for Mr. Darcy by Cass Grafton
Seasons of Waiting by Christina Borland
 
OTHER BOOKS MENTIONED:
Books by Amy D'Orazio--
The Best Part of LoveA Lady's ReputationA Willful MisunderstandingHeart EnoughThe Happiest Couple in the WorldSo Material A ChangeThe Mysteries of Pemberley
 
Music Credit: Pride & Prejudice Book Club Theme composed, performed, and arranged by Megan Mason.
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Ardently - by Caitlin Williams

If you're looking for a low-angst but sweet romance between a slightly older and more mature Lizzy and Darcy, this book is for you!
Ardently asks the question, "What if Lizzy and Darcy never met at Pemberley?" and then has a whole lotta fun with the answer! In our first "real" episode of the podcast, we discuss what we like ("Maybe you ought to keep it short"), what we love ("Miss Bingbong!"), and what we could do without (epilogues: Team Alicia or Team Emilie?)
*Important note: This has been one of Emilie's favorite variations for years…and we didn’t know until *this week* that it’s no longer available on Kindle! If you can track down a copy, DO! It’s a great introduction to the world of P&P Variations.*
Also: As newbies to the podcast world, we hope you won't be too distracted by our technical failings! We are still learning and growing, but it will get better as we go along (promise)!
UPCOMING BOOKS*:
A Short Period of Exquisite Felicity by Amy D'Orazio
A Quest for Mr. Darcy by Cass Grafton
Seasons of Waiting by Christina Borland
 
OTHER BOOKS MENTIONED:
Unequal Affections by Lara S. Ormiston
A Fine Joke by Amy D'Orazio
 
Music Credit: Pride & Prejudice Book Club Theme composed, performed, and arranged by Megan Mason.
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Welcome to Book Club!

If you can't get enough of Jane Austen's masterpiece, Pride & Prejudice, you've come to the right place! Join our first book club meeting where we'll discuss who we are, what we're doing, and what you can expect from us each week.
Next week, we'll kick things off with the book Ardently, by Caitlin Williams.
Please note: As newbies to the podcast world, we hope you won't be too distracted by our technical failings! It will get better as we go along (promise)!
UPCOMING BOOKS:
Ardently, by Caitlin Williams
A Short Period of Exquisite Felicity by Amy D'Orazio
Music Credit: Pride & Prejudice Book Club Theme composed, performed, and arranged by Megan Mason.
Follow us on Facebook, or check out our blog and more at https://www.pandpbookclub.com/!