The podcast all about Anne of Green Gables, kindred spirits, and the books that make us who we are.
Kindred Spirits Book Club is your cozy podcast escape into the timeless world of Anne of Green Gables.
Hosts Ragon Duffy and Kelly Gerner blend modern perspectives with classic storytelling in their engaging discussions of beloved stories and characters.
So grab a cup of tea, settle in, and listen to two best friends as they share their passion for all things Anne.
Get ready for a fun, culture-rich discussion as we explore Anne of Green Gables and its role in Canadian identity! Kelly and Ragon are joined by Brenna Clarke Gray and an amazing lineup of Canadian scholars, actors, and artists to share their unique insights. Learn why Anne is considered a national icon, the fascinating history of “CanCon,” and how Anne’s story of finding a welcoming home beautifully reflects core Canadian values of inclusivity, diversity, and care. This is an episode packed with reflections on Anne, Canadian culture, and finding kinship with a beloved character.
We have lots of guests pop by with their thoughts about Anne’s place in CanCon and our line-up includes: Andrea McKenzie, Laura Robinson, Kate Scarth, Brenton Dickieson, Jennifer Villaverde, Briana Corr Scott, Caroline Toal and Kat Sandler! What a rockstar roster!
You can find more from our guest Brenna Clarke Gray on Bluesky or by listening to her podcast Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr all about YA literature and adaptations.
We are inspired by CanCon!
Brenna recommends: Oh What A Feeling Box Set (if you can find it, or use this link to create a playlist for yourself!) for a buffet of Canadian music. She recommends Canadian TV shows Degrassi High, Degrassi: The Next Generation and its other iterations as well as Being Erica and she recommends the movies Women Talking, Last Night, and Bon Cop, Bad Cop.
Kelly recommends: Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen for some Canadian pop music, North of North and Orphan Black as TV shows and the movie Take This Waltz.
Ragon recommends Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett for some cozy fantasy based in Montreal.
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