Emma Recap Five
"My dearest Emma, does not everything seem to prove more and more the importance of beauty and sincerity in all our dealings with each other?"
“My dearest Emma, does not everything seem to prove more and more the importance of beauty and sincerity in all our dealings with each other?”
This week, we’re exploring Volume Three, Chapters 1–10 of Jane Austen’s Emma as part of our spring readalong.
We’d love to hear your thoughts—join the discussion in the Instagram comments or share your insights with our community on Patreon Discord!
Recap Schedule
Dates indicate when the recap episode airs, so if you want to keep up and avoid spoilers, you will read each section by that date. Of course you can also read at your own pace and join in whenever you want! We always have asynchronous readers in our group, and we’re excited to have you at any time.
April 8: Volume 3, 1-10 or Chapters 37-46
April 15: Volume 3, 11-19 or Chapters 47-End
Happy Birthday Jane!
As we count down to the 250th birthday of this literary legend, enthusiasts all over the world are throwing a party like no other. We've put together a collection of articles, events, and tributes that honor her novels, life, and lasting impact on literature.
Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday! (Jane Austen’s House)
2025 Jane Austen Festival (Jane Austen Centre)
Celebrating the Life and Legacy (Jane Austen Society of North America)
Bath, balls and Darcy’s pile: where to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary (The Guardian)
Your worldwide guide to Jane Austen 250th Events (Jane Austen Centre)
Patreon Happenings
We have even more Austen content for our Patreon community, including Footnotes Episodes, Classes, and Book Club Discussions.
Every Friday throughout this season, we release bonus episodes called "Footnotes" exclusively on Patreon. These episodes enrich our discussions, offering an additional layer of insight into the world of Emma.
Literature Scholars also have access to these upcoming events:
April 23: Special Guest Lecture (recorded) with Austen Scholar Devoney Looser @ 7 pm on Zoom
Professor Devoney Looser joins us to reveal scholarly insights on Emma, Austen’s life and family, and her legacy in this very special lecture. Check out her Substack newsletter and upcoming book for a preview of what’s in store for our patrons.
April 30: Book Club Discussion on all of Emma @ 7 pm EST on Zoom
Join our Patreon community to get the most out of your readalong experience!
As a reminder…This is our final season of Novel Pairings. We’re still sad to close the book on this passion project, but we are grateful for every listener who joined us to make classic literature readable, relevant, and fun. If you missed this announcement, you can catch up with this video explaining our decision.
We’ll be back on the main feed with the next Emma recap next week! Until then, we declare after all, there is no enjoyment like reading. How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book!
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