Kindred Spirits Book Club
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.
Episodes

Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
School may be out in your neighborhood, but it’s back in session in Avonlea with Anne at the front of the classroom. Anne continues on her path to becoming “dazzlingly clever” by embarking on her career as a teacher, and today’s discussion ranges from our own career aspirations to Avonlea school stories to the ambitious heroines of Little Women.
Inspired by:
Ragon is inspired by: the movie Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret
Kelly is inspired by celebrity memoirs written by women including: We're Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle Union, You Got Anything Stronger? By Gabrielle Union, Just Kids by Patti Smith, Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl by Carrie Brownstein, Open Book by Jessica Simpson, and Paris: The Memoir by Paris Hilton.

Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
Avonlea itself, full of big personalities and hilarious happenings, is practically a character in the Anne books. In this episode, we explore how Anne grows into becoming an active member of her community and all the different ways "goodness" looks in a small town. Topics include the Avonlea Village Improvement Society, Davy and Dora Keith, and how Anne of Avonlea fits into the North American regionalist literary tradition.
Inspired By:
Kelly is inspired by local activities, like farmer’s markets so check out what’s happening in your neighborhood! If you’re in the U.S. you can use National Farmers Market Directory to find a local one near you!
Ragon is inspired by the book Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree for a cozy fantasy read!

Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Ragon and Kelly kick off season two of Kindred Spirits Book Club with a breezy recap of Anne of Avonlea. Kelly admits she likes Davy Keith after all, and Ragon wants the ladies from The Home Edit to help Green Gables organize. Come along as we discuss the enchanted picnics, fairytale romances, and childhood mischief that make Anne of Avonlea so much fun.
Inspired by:
Kelly is inspired by Enchantment by Katherine May.
Ragon is inspired by botanical gardens in the spring!

Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
For the Season 1 Finale of Kindred Spirits Book Club, we are excited to introduce you to a new kindred spirit, Katie Stewart, co-founder of Owl’s Next Publishing. Katie, Ragon, and Kelly have the ultimate Anne geek out session, discussing everything from quoting the books in wedding vows to what can you do with an English degree? We rank all the Anne books and fangirl about our other favorite L.M. Montgomery book.
Inspired by:
Katie is inspired by the beautiful pottery of RBD Pottery
Kelly is inspired by The Belle of Belgrave Square by Mimi Matthews
Ragon is inspired by The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett

Friday Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Some of the most exciting adaptations of Anne of Green Gables are illustrated! In this episode, we discuss three gorgeously illustrated graphic novels which bring Anne’s story to life, led by our graphic novel expert, Alice!
Inspired by:
Alice recommends hair chalk
Kelly recommends Kindred Candle Company
Ragon recommends donating to organizations that help kids read like Book Aid International and Reading Is Fundamental and We Need Diverse Books

Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Anne With an E brought Anne of Green Gables to a new generation. Ragon and Kelly discuss how it differs from the source material, what they liked about the show, and where they thought it missed the mark. Come for the thoughtful discussions of childhood PTSD, stay for our dream adaptations of Anne!
Inspired by:
Kelly is inspired by Marilla’s belts: Whipstitch Corset Belt and Leather Corset Belt
Ragon is inspired by the Kindred Spirit sweatshirt from Splendid Bohemians on Etsy.

Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Anne of Green Gables has a long cinematic history but the adaptation we love best is the 1985 CBC miniseries starring Megan Follows and Colleen Dewhurst. We chat about our recent re-watch, how the movie strayed from the book, and the things we still love – the costumes! the scenery! Gilbert! Digressions include favorite movie musicals and how the kids are doing their hair these days.

Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Anne Shirley, “all spirit and fire and dew,” is notorious for her temper and her pride. Ragon and Kelly explore why this is such a challenging character trait for Anne, and how she overcomes it. Side quests include TikTok, duels of honor, and whether Jo March, Mary Lennox or Pippi Longstocking is Anne’s spiritual sister.

Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Wherein our heroine invents ghosts and dryads, fairies and snow queens, and we discuss how her imaginings very likely saved her spirit. We talk about whether embellishments are the same as lies, which Romantic poets Anne was reading, and how Anne made Prince Edward Island iconic with her imaginative descriptions.

Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
New Year, New Anne! We discuss Anne’s preoccupation with her appearance – she’s perfect just the way she is and so are you, listener! – and why Marilla was so worried about Anne’s vanity. We discuss Victorian fashion as well as the terrible haircuts, skincare, and diets we tried in the name of vanity.