The Thing About Austen is a podcast about Jane Austen's world — the people, objects, and culture that shape Austen's fiction. Come... more
Harriet has been talking a lot about this nice guy she met, which means that Emma has questions. In addition... more
Fanny's brother is headed back to sea, and Lady Bertram has a request (or two) for him. Poet and arts... more
Lizzy is officially engaged, and Mrs. Bennet has pound signs for eyes. Grab your marriage settlement and your preferred negotiator,... more
Happy 100! To celebrate this auspicious occasion, we are thrilled to share our conversation with Lizzie Dunford, Director of Jane... more
Mr. Bingley is planning to hold a ball at Netherfield Park, and white soup is obviously on the menu. This... more
THE CALL IS COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE. And the person calling is General Tilney. For this year's spooky season... more
Anne is in Bath, and surprise, surprise, so is Captain Wentworth. Everyone has fortuitously converged at Molland's, and we're here... more
John Thorpe has recently purchased a gig, and he has a full list of (obviously extremely impressive) features to review... more
Mary Bennet is ready to wow the audience with her concerto, but it's not receiving the rousing reception she might... more
Anne Steele has one thing on her mind, and she would like to tell you all about it. No, really.... more