Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen with Alexandra Potter
Podcast: Drinks in the LibraryPublished On: Tue Feb 24 2026
Description: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a sharp, witty exploration of love, class, and social expectation in Regency-era England, centered on the spirited Elizabeth Bennet and the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. As misunderstandings and first impressions give way to self-awareness, the novel reveals how pride and prejudice can obscure, and ultimately illuminate, the path to happiness.Alexandra Potter always dreamed of becoming a writer. After graduating from the University of Liverpool with a degree in English Literature, she moved to London, where she worked for various magazines. A brief detour—sparked by redundancy—led her to travel to Sydney, where she secured a position at Vogue. It was during this time that a chance article about novelists under the age of thirty inspired her to finally take the leap and try her hand at writing a novel.Her latest book, So I Met This Guy, is out now, and she will be embarking on a book tour in both the US and the UK Tickets Here!Nothing pairs more with English sensibility than a cuppa tea, which Alex and I both enjoyed during our conversation across the pond!In This EpisodeBrontë ParsonageLizzy Bennett Diaries - web seriesMe and Mr. Darcy by Alexandra PotterChawton HousePride and Prejudice BBCPride and Prejudice (2005)Bridget Jones Diary by Helen Fielding
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