Reconsidering the "fun, sarcastic dad" of Pride and Prejudice — and why his charm might be covering for some serious neglect.

• Why being funnier than Mrs. Bennet isn't the same as being a good father
• What he saw coming with Lydia, and why he let it happen anyway
• A personal detour: discovering this book at nine, thanks to a dog in a tiny cravat

Discussion prompt: Too harsh on Mr. Bennet, or right on the money? Bring your citations to the Society of Kindred Spirits.

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Chatting about my impressions of The Other Bennet Sister (the mini-series show, not the book), and why gently wanting what you shouldn't is better and hits way harder than a love triangle.

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I can and have and will read all spice levels, but hand me a book with no yearning, and I just. can. not. What's the deal? Great question, let me tell you why.

Listen to my guest episode on Sara Rosette's podcast, How I Met my K-drama, titled, "Why K-dramas are modern Jane Austen: Slow burn romances and yearning heroes with Belinda Kroll"

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