About this episode

The episode discusses the longevity of Jane Austen, the impact of screen adaptations on reading, and the latest book club reads.

Presenters Jane Parbury, Di Ellison and Karen Lateo talk about the longevity of Jane Austen; when screen adaptations lead you to (or back to) a book; those rage-bait word-of-the-year lists; and their latest book club reads. KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

People in this episode

Hosts: Jane Parbury, Di Ellison, Karen Lateo

Topics covered

• Jane Austen
• screen adaptations
• book club
• literature
• word-of-the-year lists

Keywords

• Jane Austen
• screen adaptations
• book club
• literature
• word-of-the-year

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Jane Austen

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