34 episodes
Kindred Spirits Book Club Ragon Duffy and Kelly Gerner
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The podcast all about Anne of Green Gables, kindred spirits, and the books that make us who we are! Two grown-ass ladies geek out about Anne of Green Gables. We explore the themes and characters of this enduring classic. Follow us as we discuss all the books by L.M. Montgomery as well as other favorite novels.
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Episode 34: Anne Adaptations: The Sequel (1987 Miniseries)
Canadian literature expert Brenna Clarke Gray joins Ragon and Kelly to recap the bonkers 1987 miniseries: Anne of Green Gables, the Sequel! Are we making the best use of Dr. Gray’s expertise and insight into Anne? Probably not, but we sure had fun. Join us for an irreverent look at Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel – and stick around for a very special KSBC Holiday Gift Guide!
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＜li＞＜a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/anne-an-adaptation-of-anne-of-green-gables-sort-of-kathleen-gros/18273017?ean=9780063057654”＞ Anne, an adaptation (sort of)＜/a＞ a graphic novel by Kathleen Gros
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Episode 33: Anne’s Meddling Era: How To Write A Love Letter
Now engaged to be married, romantic Anne can’t help but get involved in other people’s love lives, and her meddling has hilarious results! Join Ragon and Kelly as they discuss matchmaking – and matchbreaking! – gone wrong, Anne’s love letters to Gilbert, epistolary novels, and our favorite advice column.
Inspired by:
Kelly is inspired by ＜a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-jolly-postman-or-other-people-s-letters-allan-ahlberg/109801?ean=9780316126441”＞ The Jolly Postman＜/a＞ by Allan Ahlberg and by ＜a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/this-is-how-you-lose-the-time-war-amal-el-mohtar/18270911?ean=9781534430990”＞ This Is How You Lose The Time War＜/a＞.
Ragon is inspired by ＜a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/griffin-and-sabine-25th-anniversary-limited-edition-an-extraordinary-correspondence-nick-bantock/7576633?ean=9781452155951”＞ Griffin and Sabine＜/a＞ and by ＜a href=”https://captainawkward.com/”＞ Captain Awkward’s Advice Column＜/a＞.
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Episode 32: Anne’s Meddling Era: Spooky Edition!
Anne loves a thrilling tale, and there are a few in Anne of Windy Poplars that are perfect for a very spooky Halloween episode of Kindred Spirits Book Club. Ragon and Kelly examine Anne’s years on Spook’s Lane through the lens of graveyard stories and haunted mansions. Highlights include Kelly’s discussion of Gothic literature, and Ragon’s upcoming Halloween party!
Inspired by:
Ragon is inspired by spooky games like ＜a href=”https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-Games-Betrayal-House-Hill/dp/B08Q44HS82/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=mWskb&content-id=amzn1.sym.5f7e0a27-49c0-47d3-80b2-fd9271d863ca%3Aamzn1.symc.e5c80209-769f-4ade-a325-2eaec14b8e0e&pf_rd_p=5f7e0a27-49c0-47d3-80b2-fd9271d863ca&pf_rd_r=TQTNM199A6EH13H7CH5S&pd_rd_wg=acgQK&pd_rd_r=65b35cd2-138c-4bd4-a622-8e0c629b78bd&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m”＞ Betrayal At The House On The Hill＜/a＞ and ＜a href=”https://atlas-games.com/product_tables/AG1350”＞ Gloom＜/a＞.
Kelly is inspired to make decisions about the end of life with ＜a href=”https://www.fivewishes.org/”＞ Five Wishes＜/a＞.
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Episode 31: Anne’s Meddling Era: How To Win Friends And Influence People
Anne has a special gift for winning over misfits and misanthropes, but in Anne of Windy Poplars, even her skills are put to the test! Ragon and Kelly discuss how Anne won over the Pringles and Katherine Brook, Kelly teaches us about comedies of manners, and they both marvel at the miracle of buttermilk and pumpkin preserves.
Inspired by:
Kelly is inspired by the kids baking on the spin-off of The Great British Bake Off, ＜a href=”https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2131864/”＞ Junior Bake Off＜/a＞ .
Ragon is inspired by ＜a href=”https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2123774/iced”＞ Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte＜/a＞ .
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Episode 30: Anne’s Meddling Era: How NOT to parent
From her unique vantage point as an engaged woman and a high school principal, Anne observes all kinds of interesting parent-child dynamics in and around Summerside. Ragon and Kelly discuss the takeaways from these relationships, and then Ragon gives us all an in depth parenting lesson – but not before we discuss Fourth Wing and all things dragons!
Inspired by:
Kelly is inspired by ＜a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/adult-children-of-emotionally-immature-parents-lib-e-how-to-heal-from-distant-rejecting-or-self-involved-parents-lindsay-c-gibson/16712089?ean=9781626251700”＞ Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents＜/a＞ by Lindsay Gibson and by ＜a href=”https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3526078/”＞ Schitt’s Creek＜/a＞.
Ragon is inspired by the podcast ＜a href=”https://slate.com/podcasts/mom-and-dad-are-fighting”＞ Mom And Dad Are Fighting＜/a＞ but specifically the episodes between 2017 and 2019 with Carvell Wallace, Rebecca Lavoie and Gabriel Roth.
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Episode 29: Anne’s Meddling Era: Anne of Windy Poplars Recap
Ragon and Kelly boldly go where few podcasters have gone before – deep into Anne of Windy Poplars! Join us as we recap the 4th book in the Anne series--you probably missed this book or have forgotten it so let us help you find the humor and tragedy hidden in the pages. Listeners, be sure to count how many grumps Anne has to win over while presiding over Sunnyside High School. Also, back-to-school vibes, Anne’s meddling era and enough people with dysfunctional families to keep a whole practice of therapists busy for years.
Inspired by:
Ragon is inspired by the 2001 movie ＜a href=”https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0211915/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_amelie”＞ Amelie＜/a＞.
Kelly is inspired by ＜a href=”https://bookshop.org/p/books/mexican-gothic-silvia-moreno-garcia/14205495?ean=9780525620808”＞ Mexican Gothic＜/a＞ by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
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Customer Reviews
Highly Recommend
I’ve really enjoyed listening to this podcast. It’s an amazing combination of “fan girling” over beloved books, and lots of smart analysis of the books themselves and how the books’ themes apply to life today.
Perfect for Anne Fans!
I started listening on my own but quickly knew my 12-year-old Anne fan would love it too! We love the book overviews as well as the deeper character studies. I also really appreciate the sections when they dive into a point of history relevant to the topic. We are learning so much about both the books and the society that they portray. Keep it coming!!
A Must for Anne Fans!
This podcast is both intelligent and accessible! I was a little worried when starting it that it might be crude or mocking, but it is a nuanced and creative look at each book. There is both humor and literary criticism, and each episode includes suggestions for other media or products one might enjoy based on that episode’s themes. I started with the episodes about Anne of the Island and did not feel like I was missing out by not listening to the show from the beginning – some podcasts have so many inside jokes that you can’t just pick up in the middle and enjoy it. Highly recommend this to all kindred spirits, or even those interested in LMM or Anne – listening to one of their recap episodes is the next best thing to reading one of the books!