In this episode, Emily and I compare Dracula and Carmilla, the earliest novels about Vampires in the English language. Even though Brahm Stoker was heavily influenced by Sheridan La Fenu, he took the vampire in an entirely new direction that continues to inspire us today! We take a look at the fears each of these monsters represent and the strengths and weaknesses of these narratives.

Important note: In this episode we discuss themes of sex, sexuality, assault, and abuse. Please listen with caution.

This month, Emily and Alexandra discuss their favorite Jane Austen novel, Persuasion. Written at the end of her lifetime, Persuasion follows Anne Elliot as she is heading toward the end of her marriageable age. She is still carrying the torch for Captain Wentworth from her youth, who she was persuaded not to marry. Anne Elliot, older and wiser, is now able to stand apart from her shallow and oppressive father and older sister.

We discuss themes of the decay of the aristocracy and the rise of new money, the connections to Jane's own life, and the cult of youth.

Please note there are spoilers for the book in this episode. Have a question, recommendation or request? Email us at [email protected]

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Welcome to a special episode of The Novel Tea Podcast where Alexandra interviews Emily on one of her all time favorite topics: The Phantom of the Opera. Emily recently returned from a trip to The Paris Opera House and she shares all her insights, experiences, and obsession with this story.

In this episode, we discuss the fascinating person and works of Agatha Christie, the best selling novelist ever.

In this episode, Emily and Alexandra discuss King Leopold’s Ghost by Adam Hochschild. This book explores the terrible reign of violence and exploitation as a Belgian colony and the continued legacy today. It was an extremely influential book for both of us in uncovering the ways in which our education has been incomplete. It created a desire to more fully understand the dark history of colonialism and the way it impacts current politics.

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Welcome to episode two of The Novel Tea podcast! Emily and Alexandra discuss a variety of books that suffer from the problem of having main characters without any flaws. Not only are these characters frequently insufferable, but it creates problems for the plots as well. Hear our analysis now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify!

Welcome to the first episode of The Novel Tea podcast! Emily and Alexandra discuss their divergent opinions on the Tenant of Wildfell Hall, which was the book that ignited the realization that each approaches reading very differently! This episode covers the structure, major themes, it’s revolutionary spot in history, and even the ways it could be improved. Please note there are spoilers for the book in this episode.

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