Welcome to Middlemarch! In this episode, Shari and Rhea lay the groundwork for R&W’s first yearish-long read. They discuss the author, George Eliot, the origin story of Middlemarch, and all the things they will be looking for while they read. Oh, and they try and figure out exactly what “provincial” means.

To find the reading schedule, bookmarks, and other resources mentioned in the podcast, visit R&W’s Middlemarch page:

For a list of R&W’s entire 2026 year of reading click here:

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