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The Blythes Are Quoted Explainer
May 1, 2026
1h 16m 43s
The Blythes Are Quoted Recap
Apr 17, 2026
1h 25m 06s
Wrap-up of Rilla of Ingleside
Apr 3, 2026
1h 24m 22s
Susan Baker: Loyalty and Main Character Energy
Mar 20, 2026
1h 25m 03s
Prophecy, Providence and Public Opinion in Rilla of Ingleside
Mar 6, 2026
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| 5/1/26 | The Blythes Are Quoted Explainer | We’re joined by Dr. Benjamin Lefebvre to dive into the mysteries of L.M. Montgomery’s final, unconventional work, The Blythes Are Quoted. We explore the book’s journey to publication, its surprisingly dark themes, and how it reshapes the legacy of our beloved Anne Shirley. It’s a fascinating look at the complex reality behind one of Montgomery’s most controversial works. You can see more from our guest, Dr. Benjamin Lefebvre over at <a href=”https://lmmonline.org/”> L.M. Montgomery Online</a>. Inspired by: Ragon is inspired by the Love’s Academic series by India Holton, starting with the first one, <a href=”https://bookshop.org/a/117816/9780593547281”> The Ornithologist’s Field Guide To Love</a>. Kelly is inspired by <a href=”https://bookshop.org/a/117816/9781250751362”> Ninth House</a> by Leigh Bardugo. Ben is inspired by <a href=”https://bookshop.org/a/117816/9781771087704”> Imagining Anne</a> by Elizabeth Rollins Epperly for peak inside Maud’s scrapbooks and the novel <a href=”https://bookshop.org/a/117816/9780143191261”> Maude</a> by Melanie J. Fishbane for a fictionalized account of Maud’s teenage years. You can support the pod by shopping through our <a href=”https://bookshop.org/shop/kindredspiritsbookclub”> Bookshop</a> link for any books we’ve recommended! If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 1h 16m 43s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 | The Blythes Are Quoted Recap | Kelly and Ragon are recapping The Blythes Are Quoted, the final book in the Anne series. We break down the book’s atypical structure and wild short stories – which feature fake paralysis, a literal kidnapping, and a deathbed murder confession! – and they discuss how the Blythes fit into it all. We also reflect on the heartbreaking power of Walter’s wartime poetry, and how this complex book is a startling finish for the series that began with Anne of Green Gables. Inspired by: Kelly is inspired by the musical Songs For A New World, particularly this performance of <a href=”https://youtu.be/4BURE0n36Fw?si=kscG0Y6WLSa5CKOn“> The Stars And The Moon</a>. Ragon is inspired by the <a href=”https://byoma.com/products/bio-collagen-mask?srsltid=AfmBOooNmECgU8ezAFzJM11JtXqHRSJ_0PUx9MKM0xBY4LRaJ26yIxW5”> Byoma Bio-Collagen Facial Radiance Mask</a>. You can support the pod by shopping through our <a href=”https://bookshop.org/shop/kindredspiritsbookclub”> Bookshop</a> link for any books we’ve recommended! If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 1h 25m 06s | ||||||
| 4/3/26 | Wrap-up of Rilla of Ingleside | For our final episode discussing Rilla of Ingleside, we invited our friend Dr. Emily Woster for a good old-fashioned geek out on everything we love about this book. Our conversation is all over the place in the best way – from the books that we think would be great companion reads to Rilla, to the folklore that influenced Walter’s prophetic visions, to deep dives on a few of our favorite scenes, to L.M. Montgomery’s wartime diaries. It’s a freewheeling and fun conversation you won’t want to miss! You can find more of Emily Woster’s work at <a href=”https://annemanuscript.ca/“>The Anne Manuscript </a> for high quality scans of LMM’s original handwritten manuscript and notes. <a href=”https://kindredspaces.ca/bookshelf“> The L.M. Montgomery Bookshelf</a> where you can find scans of books from LMM’s library including some of her own notations in the books and Emily’s information and notes about history and context of these books! An amazing resource! And you can follow Emily on<a href=”https://bsky.app/profile/emilywoster.bsky.social“> bluesky</a> for updates about her work. Registration for the <a href=”https://lmmontgomery.ca/upcoming-conference/2026-l-m-montgomery-and-change/”> 2026 L.M. Montgomery Conference</a> is now open so come join us there! Or register for a free virtual viewing of Megan Follows keynote address! Inspired by: Ragon is inspired by Rilla’s vanity and recommends the <a href=”https://tymobeauty.com/collections/hair-curler/products/tymo-curlpro”> Tymo CurlPro Hair Curler</a> and the <a href=”https://tymobeauty.com/collections/hair-straighteners/products/tymo-hair-straightening-comb”> Tymo Ring Hair Comb</a> for easy, polished hair. Kelly is inspired by the splurgy <a href=”https://softservices.com/products/theraplush-set-hold”> Theraplush hand cream</a> for soft hands. Emily is inspired by <a href=”https://welcome.storyworth.com/”> Storyworth</a> for guided memory books. You can support the pod by shopping through our <a href=”https://bookshop.org/shop/kindredspiritsbookclub”> Bookshop</a> link for any books we’ve recommended! If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 1h 24m 22s | ||||||
| 3/20/26 | Susan Baker: Loyalty and Main Character Energy | Susan Baker, the unsung heroine of Rilla of Ingleside, gets her due in today’s episode. Dr. Kate Scarth of the University of Prince Edward Island and the L.M. Montgomery Institute joins Ragon and Kelly to chat about Ingleside’s faithful, fearless housekeeper, and how Susan’s domestic skills and homely philosophies support Rilla and the Blythes during The Great War. Kate also shares biographical information about Montgomery’s own reactions to the war, and how those views came to life in this novel. Want to hear more from our awesome guest, Kate Scarth? Her Audible book is <a href=”https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Life-and-Works-of-LM-Montgomery-Audiobook/B0FFV7MTRJ?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp” The Life and Works of L.M. Montgomery</a> , a great listen! Her book <a href=”https://bookshop.org/a/117816/9781442649767”> Romantic Suburbs</a> comes out on April 21, 2026. You can find her on <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/katescarth?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==”> Instagram</a> or at <a href=”https://lmmontgomery.ca/”> The L.M. Montgomery Institute</a>. Registration for the <a href=”https://lmmontgomery.ca/upcoming-conference/2026-l-m-montgomery-and-change/”> 2026 L.M. Montgomery Conference</a> is now open so come join us there! Inspired by: Kelly is inspired by the <a href=”https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/exhibits/show/glennotes”> University of Guelph digital exhibit</a> about life on the Canadian home front in the context of Rilla of Ingleside. There’s a great section about Susan specifically! Ragon is inspired by her favorite recipe blog, <a href=”https://smittenkitchen.com/”> Smitten Kitchen</a> and her newest cookbook, <a href=”https://bookshop.org/a/117816/9780593318782”> Smitten Kitchen Keepers</a>. Kate is inspired by a recipe for <a href=”https://www.anneofgreengables.com/recipes/walter-blythes-monkey-face-cookies”> Monkey Face Cookies</a> and by the book <a href=”https://bookshop.org/a/117816/9781443452977”> Irish Chain</a> by Barbara Haworth-Attard. You can support the pod by shopping through our <a href=”https://bookshop.org/shop/kindredspiritsbookclub”> Bookshop</a> link for any books we’ve recommended! If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 1h 25m 03s | ||||||
| 3/6/26 | Prophecy, Providence and Public Opinion in Rilla of Ingleside | Kelly and Ragon are diving into prophecy, patriotism, and porch-debate energy in Rilla of Ingleside. From Miss Oliver’s eerie dreams to Norman Douglas’s keyboard-warrior vibes, we unpack all the different ways the Glen justifies — and questions — the war. Is it fate? A moral necessity? A cosmic inevitability? As we start wrapping up our Rilla season, we zoom out to listen to the full chorus of opinions shaping wartime life at Ingleside. Inspired by: Kelly is inspired by Heated Rivalry! Whether you watch the show on HBO/Crave or read the <a href=”https://bookshop.org/a/117816/9781335534637”> book</a> by Rachel Reid, enjoy some fun, romantic, spicy distraction. Kelly especially recommends the third book in the series, <a href=”https://bookshop.org/a/117816/9781335534590”> Tough Guy</a>, for some Anne of Green Gables references! Ragon is inspired by the game, <a href=”https://www.explodingkittens.com/products/swords?srsltid=AfmBOorPYKgIg41R8ZERw_O3JESOBQY1X7XCIWkmx_0BA4q1zFGLBnoG”> Let’s Hit Each Other With Fake Swords</a> for some silly family fun. You can support the pod by shopping through our <a href=”https://bookshop.org/shop/kindredspiritsbookclub”> Bookshop</a> link for any books we’ve recommended! If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 1h 16m 41s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 | The Girls of Glen St. Mary: Part 2 | Our fascinating discussion with Dr. Andrea McKenzie continues in this episode. We returned to making connections between living through war and living through the Covid-19 pandemic. We discussed the extraordinary Red Cross and nursing work taken on by the young women of Rilla of Ingleside, and Andrea teaches us about what would have happened to the young women who took on so many new roles during the war once the men returned home. If you want even more of Andrea’s expertise, check out the absolute goldmine of information on the <a href=”https://www.facebook.com/groups/512319292977623/”> L.M. Montgomery Readathon Facebook Page</a>. Inspired by: Kelly is inspired by the Red Cross and recommends donating to either the <a href=”https://www.icrc.org/en”> International Red Cross </a> or your national chapter like the <a href=”https://www.redcross.org/”> American Red Cross</a> or the <a href=”https://www.redcross.ca/”> Canadian Red Cross</a>. Ragon is inspired by the war-time fantasy duology <a href=”https://bookshop.org/a/117816/9781250857439”> Divine Rivals</a> by Rebecca Ross. Andrea is inspired by the community care in Rilla of Ingleside and recommends finding community in your area! You can support the pod by shopping through our <a href=”https://bookshop.org/shop/kindredspiritsbookclub”> Bookshop</a> link for any books we’ve recommended! If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 51m 02s | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | The Girls of Glen St. Mary: Part 1 | What were Faith Meredith, Nan and Di Blythe and Mary Vance doing while Rilla was raising a war baby and running the Junior Reds? We get some expert knowledge from Dr. Andrea McKenzie as she joins the Kindred Spirits to discuss the remarkable young women of Rilla of Ingleside, and the causes they took up to support a nation at war. We are discussing the parallels between the homefront experience of WWI and our own experiences of Covid-19 and how Andrea’s founding of the L.M. Montgomery Readathon on Facebook during lockdown became a runaway hit. We learned so much from Andrea about that we couldn’t bear to cut our conversation short, so this is only Part 1! Stay tuned for Part 2! If you want even more of Andrea’s expertise, check out the absolute goldmine of information on the <a href=”https://www.facebook.com/groups/512319292977623/”> L.M. Montgomery Readathon Facebook Page</a>. You can support the pod by shopping through our <a href=”https://bookshop.org/shop/kindredspiritsbookclub”> Bookshop</a> link for any books we’ve recommended! If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 1h 04m 08s | ||||||
| 1/23/26 | Anne Of A Different Island Author Talk with Virginia Kantra | New York Times bestselling author Virginia Kantra joins the Kindred Spirits today to discuss her new book, Anne of a Different Island. We talk Anne of Green Gables, adaptation vs. homage, and idyllic summers on Mackinac Island. With digressions covering everything from book bans to ADHD representation to the inspiring power of Jonathan Crombie, this is a discussion you won’t want to miss. Want more from Virginia Kantra? You can find her on her <a href=”https://virginiakantra.com/”> website</a>, on <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/virginiakantra/”> instagram</a>, on <a href=”https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaKantraBooks”> Facebook</a> or on her <a href=”https://substack.com/@virginiakantra”> substack</a>. And of course you can find Anne of a Different Island anywhere you buy books, but especially at the KSBC <a href=”https://bookshop.org/a/117816/9780593816493”> bookshop</a>. Inspired by: Ragon is inspired by the candy shop in Anne of Different Island and recommends the <a href=”https://smittenkitchen.com/2012/10/apple-cider-caramels/”> Smitten Kitchen Apple Cider Caramels</a> to make at home. Virginia is also inspired by that candy shop and her substack offers a <a href=”https://substack.com/home/post/p-184577467”> Chocolate Fudge Cookie Recipe</a> created just to celebrate the book by her amazing husband! Kelly is inspired by the <a href=”https://www.michigan.org/upper-peninsula”> Upper Peninsula</a> of Michigan for summer vacation! You can support the pod by shopping through our <a href=”https://bookshop.org/shop/kindredspiritsbookclub”> Bookshop</a> link for any books we’ve recommended! If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 53m 19s | ||||||
| 1/9/26 | Walter Blythe: Conscience and Courage | Walter Blythe stands as the moral conscience of Rilla of Ingleside. In this episode, Dr. Corey McEleney joins us to examine Walter’s transformation from a conflict-averse college student into a celebrated war hero, and how his empathetic reflections on war allowed L.M. Montgomery to to wrestle with her own doubts. We also turn to WWI battlefield poetry, tracing its evolution from patriotic fervor to some of the most searing critiques of the war. The poems mentioned or discussed by Corey McEleney are here: <a href=”https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47380/in-flanders-fields” In Flanders Fields</a> by John McCrae <a href=” https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/57270/the-poet-as-hero” The Poet As Hero</a> by Siegfried Sassoon <a href=”https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/57368/glory-of-women” Glory of Women</a> by Siegfried Sassoon <a href=”https://allpoetry.com/%27They%27” They</a> by Siegfried Sassoon <a href=”https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/57217/the-general-56d23a7de4d1c” The General </a> by Siegfried Sassoon <a href=”https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46560/dulce-et-decorum-est?query=in%20flander” Dulce et Decorum Est </a>by Wilfred Owen You can find more about Corey McEleney at <a href=:https://www.fordham.edu/academics/departments/english/faculty/corey-mceleney/” Fordham University </a>. Inspired by: Corey is inspired by the novel <a href=”https://bookshop.org/a/117816/9780142180594”> Regeneration</a> by Pat Barker for a fictionalized account of the WWI poet/soldier Siegried Sassoon. Kelly is inspired by the movie <a href=”https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8579674/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_1917”> 1917</a> directed by Sam Mendes for a realistic portrayal of WWI inspired by Sam Mendes own grandfather. Ragon is inspired by the novel <a href=” https://bookshop.org/a/117816/9781250799081”> The Everlasting</a> by Alix E. Harrow for a fantastical time travel love story that’s also a reflection on war, heroism and propaganda. You can support the pod by shopping through our <a href=”https://bookshop.org/shop/kindredspiritsbookclub”> Bookshop</a> link for any books we’ve recommended! If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 1h 26m 34s | ||||||
| 12/26/25 | Jem Blythe: Chivalry and Devotion | Youthful idealism, the horror of war, the power of propaganda, and the unbreakable bond between a young man and his faithful dog – that’s right, we are discussing brave Jem Blythe and loyal Dog Monday on Kindred Spirits Book Club. And because it’s the perfect time of year to do it, we also tell the story of the Christmas Truce of 1914. We can’t promise you won’t cry, but we are here for you with tissues! Inspired by: Kelly is inspired by some incredible fanfic that imagines some of the letters the older Blythes write to each other throughout the war. It’s called <a href=”https://archiveofourown.org/works/18087167/chapters/42752939”> Dispatches</a> by elizasky over on Archive Of Our Own. And, you guys, it’s so good. Ragon is inspired by <a href=”https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/”> Doctors Without Borders</a> and <a href=”https://help.rescue.org/donate”> International Rescue Committee</a>, both organizations that help victims of wars and disasters. You can support the pod by shopping through our <a href=”https://bookshop.org/shop/kindredspiritsbookclub”> Bookshop</a> link for any books we’ve recommended! If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 1h 13m 02s | ||||||
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| 12/12/25 | Anne and Gilbert: Parenting and Perseverence | Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe are a love story for the ages, but what does that love story look like 24 years later? Today’s episode is all about the challenges of parenting teen and young adult children in a time of crisis, and Anne and Gilbert’s shared commitment to their values and to each other. Digressions include a Muppet Anne of Green Gables and our foolproof holiday gifts. Inspired by: Ragon is inspired by the parenting books <a href=”https://bookshop.org/a/117816/9780593500033”> The Emotional Lives Of Teenagers</a> by Lisa Damour and <a href=”https://bookshop.org/a/117816/9780593719367”> Hello Cruel World</a> by Melinda Wenner Moyer. And for teen approved holiday gifts, her daughter and friends recommend super fuzzy blankets and oversized sweatshirts. Kelly is inspired by the party game, Wavelength <a href=”https://www.wavelength.zone/”> Wavelength <a/> and for some holiday spirit she recommends helping others by adopting a family in need through a local organization or doing an Angel Tree gift in your community. You can support the pod by shopping through our <a href=”https://bookshop.org/shop/kindredspiritsbookclub”> Bookshop</a> link for any books we’ve recommended! If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 1h 16m 24s | ||||||
| 11/28/25 | Rilla's Goodness and Growth | The final part of our Rilla Blythe character arc is here! We can’t wait for you to join us in this wide-ranging conversation about Rilla’s moral growth arc in Rilla of Ingleside. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome back the phenomenal Dr. Laura Robinson—a celebrated L.M. Montgomery expert and professor—whose unparalleled insights bring Rilla’s sacrifices and moral courage to life. If you want to know more about what Laura is doing, you can check out the L.M. Montgomery Institute <a href=”https://lmmontgomery.ca/”> L.M. Montgomery Institute</a> for all sorts of amazing resources! Inspired by: Laura is inspired by the wartime cake recipe that was a Canadian specialty during WWI and is sharing it here! Recipe for Wartime Cake, straight from the Robinson family archives! 2 cups white sugar 4 tbsp margarine (butter?) 1 cup chopped dates 1lb raisins 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp cloves and allspice (I put one of each) 2 cups boiling water 1 tsp salt 3 cups whole wheat flour 2 tsp soda (so Mum was notoriously bad at recording recipes, so I actually use 2 tsp of baking powder and ½ of salt and ½ of soda, as per a banana cake recipe I have) Boil for 10 min, sugar, dates, raisins, water. When cool, add salt flour and soda. Mix well. Makes one ring cake or two loaves. Bake one hour in slow oven 300degrees or until done. Kelly is inspired by Rilla’s coalition building with the Junior Reds so she recommends getting to know your neighbors and community, especially those you might not otherwise have anything in common with. Ragon is inspired by Rilla making change close to home and recommends fostering kittens through the ASPCA or local animal rescues. You can support the pod by shopping through our <a href=”https://bookshop.org/shop/kindredspiritsbookclub”> Bookshop</a> link for any books we’ve recommended! If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 1h 15m 24s | ||||||
| 11/14/25 | Clever and Capable Rilla | Rilla’s character arc continues in our episode about how cleverness can take many forms, and we are redefining “geeking out” by framing our conversation with Dungeons and Dragons! Rilla’s intelligence, wisdom, and charisma may not take an academic bent, but she’s brilliant and capable in her own way. Come for the LM Montgomery deep dive, stay for the dragons. You can check us out on the <a href=”https://linktr.ee/swoonworthypodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=34457440-61a8-4ac4-a2a6-830044930c33”> Swoon-worthy Podcast</a> to hear our fun conversation about why the 1985 Anne of Green Gables mini-series is the perfect nostalgic period piece! Inspired by: Ragon is inspired by the brain game <a href=”https://bookshop.org/a/117816/4005556765829”> Rush Hour</a> , fun for all ages. Kelly is inspired by the logic games at <a href=”https://murdle.com/”> Murdle online</a> and the <a href=”https://bookshop.org/a/117816/9781250892317”> Murdle books</a> for pen and paper puzzle solving. You can support the pod by shopping through our <a href=”https://bookshop.org/shop/kindredspiritsbookclub”> Bookshop</a> link for any books we’ve recommended! If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 1h 10m 54s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | BONUS: Swoon-Worthy Podcast X Anne of Green Gables | Kelly and Ragon paid a visit to the Swoon-Worthy podcast to talk about, what else? Anne of Green Gables! We had a blast geeking out with host Carly Renaud about why we love the 1985 Anne of Green Gables mini series so take a listen to this trailer and then hop on over to the <a href=”https://linktr.ee/swoonworthypodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=34457440-61a8-4ac4-a2a6-830044930c33”> Swoon-Worthy Podcast</a> and listen to the whole episode! | 0m 43s | ||||||
| 10/31/25 | Rilla's Beauty and Romance | We are launching into Rilla of Ingleside with one of our signature character studies! Rilla Blythe is the family beauty, and she knows it. But what good is being pretty and popular in the midst of a terrible war? We’re discussing parties and weddings, courtships and crushes, and the way World War I changed everything. We’re also comparing Rilla to a similar heroine – Jane Austen’s Emma. Inspired by: Kelly recommends war romances like <a href=”https://bookshop.org/a/117816/9780679745204”> The English Patient</a> by Michael Ondaatje and the Survivor’s Club series by Mary Balogh, the first one is <a href=”https://bookshop.org/a/117816/9780440245308”> The Proposal</a>. Ragon recommends the Nyx Smushy Soft Matte Lip Balm <a href=”https://www.nyxcosmetics.com/lip/lip-balm/smushy-matte-lip-balm/NYX_1143.html?dwvar_NYX__1143_color=Silly-Sippin”> Nyx Smushy Soft Matte Lip Balm</a> for a blurred lip moment. You can support the pod by shopping through our <a href=”https://bookshop.org/shop/kindredspiritsbookclub”> Bookshop</a> link for any books we’ve recommended! If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 1h 15m 58s | ||||||
| 10/17/25 | Rilla of Ingleside Recap | Join us for a deep dive into Rilla of Ingleside, the final book in the Anne of Green Gables series! We’re recapping Rilla Blythe’s coming-of-age journey on the Canadian homefront of World War I, and discussing how Rilla, Anne, and the Blythe family handle love, loss, and adversity, all while finding moments of joy and heroism. This episode is a great place to catch up on the book and sets the stage for the deeper discussions of themes and characters in the episodes to come! No inspired bys this week but you can check out our interview on <a href=”https://annehelen.substack.com/p/the-unexpected-benefits-of-starting-6f6“> Culture Study </a> for a behind the scenes peek into the pod! If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 1h 11m 33s | ||||||
| 10/3/25 | Welcome to Season 5! | Hey there Kindred Spirits, we’re back in your feed and ready for a brand new season! On today’s episode, we share our favorite summer reads and summer essentials, reflect on the unexpected pleasures of starting a niche Anne of Green Gables podcast, and preview our season to come. Big News! We were featured on our favorite substack, Culture Study so go read our <a href=”https://annehelen.substack.com/p/the-unexpected-benefits-of-starting-6f6“> Interview </a> for a behind the scenes look at the pod! What we’ve read: Kelly has read: <a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/untitled-8715/72852333144840f3?ean=9780593158715&next=t“> Atmosphere </a> by Taylor Jenkins Reid, <a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/great-big-beautiful-life-reese-s-book-club-emily-henry/57d8b57f547bfb34?ean=9780593441299&next=t“> Great Big Beautiful Life </a> by Emily Henry, <a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/these-summer-storms-a-novel-sarah-maclean/b7d9a29f7c2e1444?ean=9780593972250&next=t“> These Summer Storms </a> by Sarah MacLean and <a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/katabasis-a-novel-r-f-kuang/869e65f8211dce8b?ean=9780063446243&next=t“> Katabasis</a> by R.F. Kuang. Ragon has read: <a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/emily-wilde-s-map-of-the-otherlands-heather-fawcett/0625d0896df5cc9a?ean=9780593500217&next=t“> Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands</a> by Heather Fawcett , <a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/rules-for-ruin-mimi-matthews/a937e49e8b6f6c9e?ean=9780593639290&next=t“> Rules For Ruin</a> by Mimi Matthews, <a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/an-enchantment-of-ravens-margaret-rogerson/d4b057da524816f2?ean=9781481497596&next=t“> An Enchantment of Ravens </a> by Maggie Rogerson and <a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/when-the-world-tips-over-jandy-nelson/4963d776d59f5872?ean=9780525429098&next=t“> When the World Tips Over </a> by Jandy Nelson. She also saw Sarah Beth Durst talk about her new book <a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-enchanted-greenhouse-sarah-beth-durst/62f86bfe3ba37154?ean=9781250333988&next=t“> The Enchanted Greenhouse </a> and Sangu Mandana talk about her new book <a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-witch-s-guide-to-magical-innkeeping-sangu-mandanna/3d4d326e0c4d04ab?ean=9780593439371&next=t“> A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping </a>. . Inspired by: Kelly is inspired by summer beach days with the Sun Ninja <a href=” “> </a> beach shade. Ragon is inspired by the best popsicle ever: Smitten Kitchen’s Peach Melba Popsicles <a href=” “> </a> . If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 34m 25s | ||||||
| 9/19/25 | Official Trailer: Kindred Spirits Book Club | Kindred Spirits Book Club is an inviting escape into the timeless world of Anne of Green Gables. Hosts Ragon Duffy and Kelly Gerner blend modern perspectives with LM Montgomery’s classic storytelling in their engaging discussions of these beloved books. With their signature bookish enthusiasm, they dive deep into plot, characters, and why these classics remain relevant today. | 2m 14s | ||||||
| 9/5/25 | Season 5 is coming soon! | We’re popping in to let you know that we are hard at work on season 5! We are giving you a sneak peek to the season ahead so you can get to reading! | 1m 58s | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | BONUS Kindred Aunties: Talking Found Families with The Auntie Bulletin | Kindred Spirits Book Club joins forces with The Auntie Bulletin for a lively Substack Live conversation about the many “aunties” in Anne of Green Gables—from Marilla to Aunt Josephine to Miss Stacey—and how nontraditional families can offer love, guidance, and community to a child. We share favorite moments from the books, swap stories about real-life aunties, and explore the lasting impact of these relationships. If you loved hearing from Lisa Sibbett of The Auntie Bulletin, check out her <a href=”https://theauntie.substack.com/”> substack</a> for more of her amazing writing about the communities we build for ourselves. You can also see the video of our conversation there as well! If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 58m 25s | ||||||
| 7/11/25 | Applause for Anne | It’s the last episode of Season 4 and we’re back from the Stratford Festival and diving headfirst into Anne of Green Gables—the play! We dive into everything we loved, from the production’s inventive stagecraft to the standout performances. And of course we share the moments that made us laugh, cry, and geek out with other Kindred Spirits. Whether you’ve seen the show or just wish you had, this episode is your front-row seat. And we wrap up this final episode of Season 4 with our recommendations for summer reading! Inspired by: We are inspired by summer reading! Kelly recommends: <a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/rilla-of-ingleside-l-m-montgomery/11412366?ean=9780553269222&next=t“> Rilla of Ingleside</a> to get a jump on our 5th season! Also, <a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-god-of-the-woods-liz-moore/20696242?ean=9780593418918&next=t“> The God of the Woods </a> by Liz Moore for a juicy, thrilling read, <a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/james-percival-everett/20246670?ean=9780385550369&next=t“> James </a> by Percival Everett for a beautiful and heartbreaking reimagining of Huckleberry Finn from Jim’s perspective, and <a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/magpie-murders-anthony-horowitz/18279718?ean=9780062645234&next=t“> Magpie Murders </a> by Anthony Horowitz for a book within a book twisty mystery. Ragon recommends: <a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-spellshop-sarah-beth-durst/20658850?ean=9781250333971&next=t“> The Spellshop </a> by Sarah Beth Durst for a cozy fantasy world, <a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/kills-well-with-others-deanna-raybourn/21550882?ean=9780593638514&next=t“> Kills Well With Others </a> by Deanna Raybourn for the adventures of retired female assassins, and <a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/buried-deep-and-other-stories-naomi-novik/20984713?ean=9780593600351&next=t“> Buried Deep </a> by Naomi Novik for a collection of wildly diverse fantasy short stories by one of our favorite fantasy writers. If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 1h 19m 18s | ||||||
| 6/27/25 | The Illustrated Anne | It’s the penultimate episode of this season and we are geeking out about Anne of Green Gables with Briana Corr Scott, whose gorgeous illustrations bring Anne to life in a new book for children - on shelves now! We discuss Briana’s work as an artist, collaborating with a descriptive writer like LM Montgomery, and how we use art and literature to understand our own lives. KSBC and Briana are also joining forces for a giveaway - be sure to check us out on <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/“> Kindred Spirits Book Club Instagram </a> to enter! Inspired by: Ragon is inspired by the book vases at <a href=”https://bibliobloom.com/?_atid=mWKZvSaLCburRMIEnM4bL1Sjeqx9DQ“> Biblio Bloom </a> to hold all your summer flowers. Kelly is inspired by the Handwritten Classics <a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/anne-of-green-gables-the-complete-novel-featuring-the-characters-letters-and-mementos-written-and-folded-by-hand-l-m-montgomery/21150090?ean=9781797227689&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwt4a2BhD6ARIsALgH7DoRIdd9ZxewU-s86D7g4T_EfRnY9ERcwbOEtRUGh2W6qmvTQrFyPToaArz5EALw_wcB“> Handwritten Classics </a> edition of Anne of Green Gables by Barbara Heller with hand-folded letters tucked inside! Briana is inspired by vintage shopping and WE are inspired by her gorgeous art that you can find on her <a href=”https://brianacorrscott.com/“> website </a> . Check it out to buy her beautiful prints, cards and other items. You can also find her illustrated books at <a href=”https://nimbus.ca/?s=briana+corr+scott&post_type=product“> Nimbus Publishing </a> , and look for her new <a href=”https://nimbus.ca/store/anne-of-green-gables.html“> illustrated Young Readers edition </a> of Anne, as well as the beautiful bindups of <a href=”https://nimbus.ca/store/anne-of-green-gables-and-anne-of-avonlea.html“> Anne of Green Gables/Avonlea </a> and <a href=”https://nimbus.ca/store/anne-of-the-island-anne-of-windy-poplars.html“> Anne of the Island/Windy Poplars</a>. You can also follow Briana on Instagram at <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/brianacorrscott/“> BrianaCorrScott</a> to see more of her lovely work! If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 59m 55s | ||||||
| 6/20/25 | The Unlikeable Girls | Felicity King in The Golden Road inspired today’s episode about unlikeable girls in L.M. Montgomery’s fiction. We talk about what makes these girls and young women challenging, why we often end up liking them anyway, and what we think Montgomery was doing by including depictions of girlhood that break the mold. Inspired by: Kelly is inspired by the podcast <a href=”https://novelpairings.com/”> Novel Pairings</a> and their current read along of Emma, by Jane Austen. Ragon is inspired by the new musical <a href=”https://cluelessonstage.com/”> Clueless</a> currently on the West End in London. But if you can’t get there, you should rewatch the 90’s classic <a href=”https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112697/”> Clueless the movie</a>. If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 1h 14m 23s | ||||||
| 6/13/25 | Anne of Green Gables in the Spotlight | Curtains up, Kindred Spirits! We went to the prestigious Stratford Festival to attend the opening of the new stage adaptation of Anne of Green Gables and had a magical time. Join us to hear about our whirlwind trip, our first impressions and review of Anne of Green Gables (spoiler-free), and our interview with a true Kindred Spirit: Caroline Toal, who plays Anne in the new production. Caroline is thoughtful, funny, and truly understands Anne, and we can’t wait to introduce you to her. See <a href=”https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/Anne-of-Green-Gables”> Anne of Green Gables</a> at the Stratford Festival for yourself! If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 1h 06m 10s | ||||||
| 5/30/25 | Nostalgia for The Golden Road | While many of L.M. Montgomery’s novels depict romanticized childhoods, perhaps no book is more wistfully nostalgic about a childhood on Prince Edward Island than The Golden Road. We discuss the characters’ transition from childhood to adulthood, the ways their childhood was captured in real time and in memory, and our own nostalgia for golden moments of youth. Inspired by: Kelly is inspired by: the old-fashioned art of flower pressing! You can use a <a href=”https://www.rainbowresource.com/018952.html?trackcode=googleBase&srsltid=AfmBOopGeT1dPmfDIELLaNigM4yM30ETntTZkAp5aGY03lAO1mOuHfd6424&gQT=1”> kit</a> or go old-school and just use a heavy book! Ragon is inspired by: the show <a href=”https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8740614/”> The Residence</a> on Netflix for some quirky detective hijinks. If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media! Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/kindredspirits.bookclub/”> KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram</a> | 1h 03m 16s | ||||||
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