Kindred Spirits Book Club

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 Betrayal At House On The Hill and  Gloom.
Kelly is inspired to make decisions about the end of life with Five Wishes.
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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,  Junior Bake Off.
Ragon is inspired by Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte.
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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 Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson and by Schitt's Creek.
Ragon is inspired by the podcast Mom and Dad Are Fighting 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 Amelie.
Kelly is inspired by Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
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Episode 28: One Year Anniversary Party!

Happy Anniversary to US! To celebrate, Kelly and Ragon are throwing a podcast party, with special guests, games, trivia, and best of all, prizes. You’re invited to the Anne of Green Gables themed party of the year! 
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Episode 27: Anne, The College Years: The One About The Boy

After everything Gilbert has been through over the past three books, we knew he needed his own episode! Ragon and Kelly discuss the making of a classic romance hero, from the infamous “carrots” scene to the swoon-worthy final proposal. We round out the conversation with stories from our weddings and an exploration of Victorian courtship rituals.  
Inspired by:  
Ragon is inspired by the songs: Home by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Feels Like Home by Randy Newman and Heads Carolina, Tails California by JoDee Messina.
Kelly is inspired by the songs: Wagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine Show and I'll Follow You Into The Dark by DeathCab for Cutie
Additionally, Kelly recommends the books Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld and Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane.

Episode 26: Anne, The College Years: The One With All The Proposals

Anne’s childhood wish to become “divinely beautiful” is coming true - at least in the eyes of one particular gentleman. We love the romance in Anne of the Island, not just for Anne but for her friends Diana and Phillippa as well. Ragon and Kelly chat about all of Anne’s would-be beaux, and unpack why she doesn’t seem ready for any of them yet. We also compare this book to one of our other all time favorite classics: Pride and Prejudice.
Inspired by:
Kelly is inspired by The New York Public Library Shop for bookish goodies.
Ragon is inspired by the movie  Roxanne (1987)  for some more fun romance.

Episode 25: Anne, the College Years: The One With The Baking Soda Company

It might be summer where you are, but in Anne of the Island, it’s always September, and we are headed back to school with Anne. In this episode, Ragon and Kelly explore Anne’s ambitions as a writer and a scholar – including, of course, her embarrassing first experience as a published author! Kelly and Ragon also share stories from their own college years and talk about the history of women in higher education. 
Inspired by:
Kelly is inspired by the pretty stationary of Felix Doolittle | Stationery & Gifts | Shop and Open Sea Design Co.
Ragon is inspired by the Big Dipper and Little Dipper rings at Bryan Anthonys.  
 

Episode 24: Anne, The College Years: The One With All The Roommates

Join us at Patty's Place, where Anne and her friends have "all the fun of homemaking and none of the bother of a husband." Kelly and Ragon discuss female-centered communities and spaces that make way for young women to become themselves, from Anne and her Redmond College chums to New York's famous Barbizon Hotel. We also share stories of our own college roommate days and some of our favorite bon mots from Aunt Jamesina. 
 
Inspired By:
Ragon recommends: The movie  Pitch Perfect and the book Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell.
Kelly recommends:  The movie Legally Blonde and the book Check Please by Ngozi Ukazu

Episode 23: Anne: The College Years, The One About Anne Of The Island

Anne of the Island – or Anne, the College Years – is one of our very favorite books. With its stately collegiate setting, delightful celebration of female friendships, and deliciously slow burn romance, who can blame us? Join us as we recap Anne's four years at Redmond College, complete with baking soda company shenanigans, tomcat tomfoolery, and a happily ever after ending.
Inspired by:
Kelly recommends:  People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry
Ragon recommends:  Smitten Kitchen's Strawberry Summer Cake