99. Literary adaptations we can't wait to read this fall
Novel Pairings13 Sep 2022

99. Literary adaptations we can't wait to read this fall

Welcome to fall, readers! Today, Sara & Chelsey dive into all things adaptations: why we enjoy them, when they fall short, and how adaptations fit into literary and pop culture conversations. We discuss how literature thrives on adaptations, and Sara shares some salty opinions. Subscribe to our newsletter for more resources on adaptations and the topics we covered in this episode.

Books Mentioned

Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor (The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald)

Pride by Ibi Zoboi (Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen)

Chelsey:

Epically Earnest by Molly Horan (The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde)

The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells)

Two Wrongs Make A Right by Chloe Liese (Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare)

Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne (Frankenstein by Mary Shelley)

Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese (The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne)

Marmee by Sarah Miller (Little Women by Louisa May Alcott)

Sara

What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher (The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe)

Ben and Beatriz by Katalina Gamarra (Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare)

Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix by Anna-Marie McLemore (The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald)

Ithaca by Claire North (The Odyssey by Homer)

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (David Copperfield by Charles Dickens)

Pride and Protest by Nikki Payne (Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen)

Coming Up

September: Persuasion by Jane Austen

October: Macbeth by William Shakespeare

November: The Chosen and The Beautiful by Nghi Vo

To support Novel Pairings:

Det här avsnittet är hämtat från ett öppet RSS-flöde och publiceras inte av Podme. Det kan innehålla reklam.

Avsnitt(172)

167. Austen on Film: Sense and Sensibility (2026)

167. Austen on Film: Sense and Sensibility (2026)

We're back to discuss the brand new film adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esme Creed-Miles. We chat about what we liked, what we hated, what we loved, and what we wa...

3 Nov 1h 4min

166. Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

166. Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Chelsey and Sara are back in the (long distance) podcast studio to discuss Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen! In this episode, we share whether we identify with Elinor or Marianne, ask what themes ...

6 Okt 1h 9min

165. Celebrate Novel Pairings with Chelsey and Sara with a Farewell Q&A

165. Celebrate Novel Pairings with Chelsey and Sara with a Farewell Q&A

For our final episode of Novel Pairings, we opened up the mailbag to answer your thoughtful listener questions. From reflections on our favorite classics to behind-the-scenes stories, we're sharing a ...

3 Juni 20251h 6min

164. Brand New Books with Backlist Pairings: Summer 2025 Edition

164. Brand New Books with Backlist Pairings: Summer 2025 Edition

Get ready to load your summer totes with compelling reads, both new and old! We're sharing our anticipated summer releases on today's episode, carefully curated from a long list of captivating titles ...

20 Maj 20251h 1min

163. Reflections on Emma and 250 years of Jane Austen

163. Reflections on Emma and 250 years of Jane Austen

We're wrapping up our Emma readalong with final reflections on rereading, standout themes, and Austen's legacy. We also chat about how we're marking the momentous occasion of Jane Austen's 250th anni...

6 Maj 202556min

162. Emma by Jane Austen Recap Six: A Perfect Union

162. Emma by Jane Austen Recap Six: A Perfect Union

In this episode, we reach the culmination of Jane Austen's Emma, where secrets are revealed, relationships evolve, and characters face pivotal choices that will shape their futures. We discuss shiftin...

15 Apr 20251h 22min

161. Emma by Jane Austen Recap Five: Badly Done, Emma

161. Emma by Jane Austen Recap Five: Badly Done, Emma

In this episode, we're unpacking so many juicy moments—from Frank Churchill's restless return to Highbury and the long-awaited ball at the Crown Inn to Harriet's shocking misadventure and Mr. Knightle...

8 Apr 20251h 8min

160. Emma by Jane Austen Recap Four: Jane Fairfax & Mrs. Elton

160. Emma by Jane Austen Recap Four: Jane Fairfax & Mrs. Elton

In this episode, we're savoring the drama and intrigue of Emma, Volume Two, Chapters 9 through 18. The aftermath of the Cole's party has Emma rehashing every social triumph and misstep, from her jealo...

1 Apr 20251h 4min

Populärt inom Fritid

husmodern-med-amanda-schulman
somna-med-henrik
man-i-grupp
svenska-fpl-podden
roda-vita-rosen
bilar-med-sladd
rss-livsreglerna
billgren-wood
rss-max-tant-med-max-villman
travpodden
rss-algjagare-emellan
kontrollbehov
rss-horrujeje
sexet
jordkommissionen
avsuttet-med-elsa-johanna
elbilsveckan
tp-podden
jaktvloggen-podcast
rss-vara-klassiker