Jane Austen is one of the most well-beloved English writers of the 19th century (and perhaps as far as you can get from ostentatious, but we liked the word-play of today’s episode title). Joanna Kimmerly-Smith (M.A.) is going to be talking with us about Austen’s life, writing, and … zombies?

Harmonica Segment: which monster would you put in which novel? Tweet us your answer @hardcoverradio

Thanks for listening!