Jane Austen Culture Night

Catherine goes for an unexpected carriage ride. John Thorpe can’t stop talking about his horse. Catherine and Henry dance together at the cotillion. Akina discovers pumpkin spice lattes. This episode was recorded around Halloween, so enjoy our very out of date spooky holiday recommendations!  What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Hopping Vampires of Hong Kong, Encounters of a Spooky Kind, Ross McDonald, Los Espookys, How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix Get in touch! We have a twitter!  We have a TikTok!  Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai

The siblings episode! James Morland, Catherine’s brother, and John Thorpe, Isabella’s brother (not to be confused with the Olympian Jim Thorpe) show up in Bath and hang out with Catherine and Isabella. Henry Tilney reappears with his sister Eleanor, and John Thorpe cock blocks Catherine.  What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Babel by R.F. Kuang, Dimension 20, Suits, Telemarketers, Get in touch! We have a twitter!  We have a TikTok!  Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai

In these chapters, we get acquainted with Catherine’s new friend, Isabella Thorpe. Laurel gives a detailed summary of The Mysteries of Udolpho by Anne Radcliff, and we go on tangents that include horror novels and witchcraft.  What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt,The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab, Trust by Hernan Diaz, Matrix by Laen Groff,  Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult of Sarah Lawrence  Get in touch! We have a twitter!  We have a TikTok!  Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai

Chapters 2 & 3 of Northanger Abbey! We get the annotated version which has lots of fun footnotes. Catherine meets Henry Tilney, a massive flirt and muslin expert. Laurel learns about what “taking the water” means, and Akina tells us all about the history of muslin and her aversion to Christian music.  Culty topics include: cheung pyung, Lovin’ life ministries What we’re reading/watching/listening to: The Secrets of Hillsong, Uncultured by Daniella Mestyanek Young Get in touch! We have a twitter!  We have a TikTok!  Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai

Northanger Abbey was completed in the year 1803 by Jane austen, but was not actually published  until 13 years later. At the beginning of the book, Austen includes a note that says  “the public are entreated to bear in mind that thirteen years have passed since it was finished, more since it was begun, and that during that period, places, manners, books, and opinions have undergone considerable changes.” Much like Austen, we started recording the third season of this podcast over four months ago, but haven't published any of the episodes until now. Our audience is entreated to bear in mind that references to times of the year, current events, and current reads or wates may seem dated…in this digital age, 4 months might as well be 13 years… WIth that said, we are pleased to announce that our third season will feature Northanger Abbey and this is the very first episode! We love to be on theme. Join us in reading this delightful book, Jane Austen’s earliest completed novel. We’re so happy to be back. This episode features chapters 1-2 in Northanger Abbey Get in touch! We have a twitter!  We have a TikTok!  Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

It's the last two chapters of Persuasion! We talk about grief, feelings, the agony of sitting through boring performances/speeches, and possibly the best letter ever written. What we’re reading/watching/listening to: X-Files, Gilmore Girls Get in touch! We have a twitter! We have a TikTok!  Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox Ad Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

Mrs. Smith has some very hot gossip to share. We learn the truth about Mr. Elliot and his past. The Musgroves have come to Bath and brought most of the party from Lyme with them. Anne goes to a party at their place and talks with Captain Wentworth but keeps getting interrupted. Elizabeth and Sir Walter hand out invitations. We talk about love bombing, gossip, and trusting your instincts after being raised in a cult. Akina tells us about her bookstore adventures. What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler, The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton, The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton We have a twitter! We have a TikTok!  Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Captain Wentworth is in Bath! Everyone goes to a concert. Mr. Elliot can’t stop talking to Anne and gives a sort of proposal. Wentworth gets cranky. Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY AKINA! SPOILERS for Fleishman is in Trouble What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Fleishman is in Trouble, If Books Could Kill Podcast,  An Immense World by Ed Yong We have a twitter! We have a TikTok!  Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox Music in Ad by 22842325 from Pixabay

Anne visits an old school friend that, surprise, her family disapproves of. Admiral Croft complains about a painting. Mary gives us the gossip from Lyme, and Ms. Rook gives us the gossip from the Real Housewives of Bath. We get a little existential with a talk about how losing your faith affects your outlook on life and death. What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Scattered Showers by Rainbow Rowell, Horse by Geraldine Brooks We have a twitter! We have a TikTok! Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Elizabeth and Sir Walter give Anne a tour of the house in Bath. Mr. Elliot comes to visit and charms the whole family. Distant cousins of noble rank cause a stir in the Elliot household. Sir Walter’s favorite hobby is people watching and counting how many beautiful faces he sees. What we’re reading/watching/listening to: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb, Either/Or by Elif Batuman, When we Cease to Understand the World by Benjamin Labatut, Annie Ernaux, Sister Wives We have a twitter! We have a TikTok!  Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox Music in Ad by JuliusH

Jane stays with Lady Russel. Louisa is still on the mend. We get to visit Kellynch Hall and spend some time with the Crofts and then have Christmas at Uppercross before heading to Bath! Tangents include: Family gatherings, dissociation, anti-abortion protests, English naval recruitment practices and other boat stuff, Taylor Swift drama What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Happening by Annie Ernaux, Bel Canto by Ann Patchett, 1999 Forever, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, We have a twitter! We have a TikTok!  Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox Music in Ad by Music_For_Videos from Pixabay

We’re off to the seaside! Time for a vacation in Lyme where there will be a mysterious stranger, sad poets, stolen glances, and tragic accidents. Anne makes new friends and gets a book club buddy. Tangents include: The feminine gaze, playlists, and problematic favs  What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Twitter, When we Cease to Understand the World by Benjamin Labatut, The Great British Baking Show, Duolingo We have a twitter! We have a TikTok!  Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Happy Winter Solstice and Merry Holidays! In this week’s chapters: there are so many people named Charles. There’s a rival for Henrieta’s affections. Awkward conversations with Anne and Wentworth. Wentworth saves Anne from a rowdy nephew. Everyone goes for a walk. Eavesdropping, mixed signals, and reconciliations occur. Captain Wentworth is obsessed with a nut. Tangents include memories of matching workshops, personality types, lies of the self-help industry. We also would like your help to manifest a Lilith Fair documentary. My dog has a lot of opinions in this episode as well. What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Sister Wives, Taylor Swift, The Sentence by Louise Erdrich, You’re Wrong About- Flight 571: Survival in the Andes with Clair Braverman Tea!- Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice Tea, Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Rooibos We have a twitter! We have a TikTok!  Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Captain Wentworth has visited Uppercross and the family is smitten. Mary’s son Charles has an unfortunate accident and Anne is left to nurse him while the parents go to the party at Uppercross. Anne can’t escape Wentworth forever though. He has opinions about Women on ships.  We geek out about maps, history, and world war 2 movies. What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Midnights by Taylor Swift, Chouette by Claire Oshetsky, The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Get in Touch: We have a twitter! We have a TikTok!  Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox

Admiral and Mrs. Croft comes to check out Kellynch Hall. Sir Walter, Elizabeth, and Mrs. Clay head to Bath, while Anne goes to stay with her sister Mary. Anne is the on-call therapist at Uppercross. Mary is the most. We find out that Captain Wentworth will soon by visiting. Akina and I go on a bit of a tangent about turning 40, getting married young, and how weird it is to have two anniversaries. What we’re reading/watching/listening to: Severance, Under the Banner of Heaven, The Idiot by Elif Batuman Get in Touch!  LA friends, come see Akina at the Altadena Library with Mary Lattimore on December 17: https://www.bedandbreakfast.life/ We have a twitter! We have a TikTok!  Email us: Janeaustenculturenight@gmail.com Hosted by Laurel Nakai and Akina Cox Music and Production by Laurel Nakai Artwork by Akina Cox