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Lost Ladies of Lit

Amy Helmes & Kim Askew
Women Writers
Women's Literature
Literature
Feminism
Literary Analysis
Marie Bashkirtseff
Elaine May
Hollywood
Eliza Haywood
Poetry
Literary Classics
Lost Classics
Lizzie Borden
Lost Literature
Christina Rossetti
Ursula Parrott
The Country Girls Trilogy
Nora May French
Jane Austen
Literary History

A book podcast hosted by writing partners Amy Helmes and Kim Askew. Guests include biographers, journalists, authors, and cultural historians discussing lost classics by women writers. You can support Lost Ladies of Lit by visiting www.patreon.com/c/LostLadiesofLit339.

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Considered one of the greatest crime novels of all time, Josephine Tey’s The Daughter of Time flipped 450 years of British history on its head by re-examining Richard III’s purported involvement in the murder of his two young nephew... more

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Recent Guests

Sara Kippur
Professor of French literature and culture at Wellesley College, author of New York Nouveau
Wellesley College; Stanford University Press
Episode: Consuelo de Saint-Exupéry—The Tale of the Rose with Sara Kippur
Lisa Endo Cooper
Founder, Quite Literally Books
Quite Literally Books
Episode: María Amparo Ruiz de Burton — Who Would Have Thought It? with Quite Literally Books
Bremond Berry MacDougal
Co-founder, Quite Literally Books
Quite Literally Books
Episode: María Amparo Ruiz de Burton — Who Would Have Thought It? with Quite Literally Books
Debre H. Sussman
Timpe-based writer, editor, and longtime creative writing instructor; works include The Washington Post and Art in America
Independent writer/critic
Episode: Magda Szabó — Abigail with Deborah H. Sussman
Kristine Huntley
Television writer and critic; Booklist reviewer
Booklist
Episode: Mary Elizabeth Braddon — Lady Audley's Secret with Kristine Huntley
Lori Harrison-Kahan
Professor at Boston College; editor and author of works on Elizabeth Garver Jordan and related topics
Boston College
Episode: ENCORE and updates! Elizabeth Garver Jordan — The Case of Lizzie Borden and Other Stories with Jane Carr and Lori Harrison-Kahan
Jane Greenway Carr
Former senior opinion editor at CNN Digital; editor and writer with outlets like Slate and The Atlantic
CNN, Slate, The Atlantic
Episode: ENCORE and updates! Elizabeth Garver Jordan — The Case of Lizzie Borden and Other Stories with Jane Carr and Lori Harrison-Kahan
Allison Bass-Riccio
High school English teacher and writing center coordinator, steward of the Hazel Hawthorne Archive
Episode: Hazel Hawthorne — Salt House with Allison Bass-Riccio and Livia Tenzer
Livia Tenzer
Editor at Duke University Press, board member of the Provincetown Arts Press
Duke University Press
Episode: Hazel Hawthorne — Salt House with Allison Bass-Riccio and Livia Tenzer

Hosts

Amy Helmes
Co-host and one half of the production team, engaged in vibrant literary discussions focusing primarily on women authors and cultural contributions.
Kim Askew
Co-host and one half of the production team, known for engaging storytelling and insightful contributions about women's literature and historical context.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • Always Interesting

    This podcast is always enlightening, entertaining, and educational; my favorite 3”E”s!!! Hosts do excellent research, guests are authoritative leaders in their fields, and the combination creates exciting conversations that I love listening to. 5*s

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sarahelize
    United States7 months ago
  • Credible, Cool

    I’ve been listening to the show for a few years, and I really appreciate that the guests are scholars who are experts in writer recovery. I can listen to the discussion for my own interest and feel comfortable bringing the information into my college classroom. I also think that Amy and Kim are fantastic hosts. I really enjoy this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    An Educator & Lifelong Learner
    United Statesa year ago
  • Smart, relevant, and teeming with insight

    I discovered the podcast a few months ago. Now it is a definite favorite. I check for a new episode every time I open my podcast manager. My TBR list has grown considerably as a result!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NJMastro
    United States2 years ago
  • One of the best literary podcasts I know

    I’ve been a bookseller for years, and owned a bookshop in Paris. With each episode of Lost Ladies I learn something new and fascinating. Their guests are always top notch. Thanks to them, my book knowledge and my collection are expanding.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paris Bookseller
    France2 years ago
  • So good, so smart, so fun

    My new fave pod! It’s smart, light, interesting and a perspective I haven’t heard or seen elsewhere. Def worth the time & a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CSSF2012
    United States2 years ago

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Comments emphasize the insightful and authoritative nature of guest discussions, especially on female writers' recovery.
Reviews repeatedly mention the podcast's originality in spotlighting 'lost' women authors in an accessible and enjoyable way.
Many listeners report an expanded reading list and increased literary knowledge as a result of the episodes.
Listeners praise the podcast for its enlightening and entertaining content, highlighting the thorough research by the hosts.
The hosts are appreciated for their engaging camaraderie and relatable, non-pompous delivery.

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#50
Sweden/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#158
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Consuelo de Saint-Exupéry—The Tale of the Rose with Sara Kippur
Q: Why is Oppède considered such a unique artifact in Consuelo's oeuvre, and how did its publication history affect its reception?
Oppède stands out as a semi-autobiographical, illustrated wartime document that offers a rare female perspective; its initial publication in New York with wartime constraints and later translation and marketing choices altered how readers perceived Consuelo as a writer, sometimes reducing her to a spouse of a famous man rather than recognizing her artistry.
Consuelo de Saint-Exupéry—The Tale of the Rose with Sara Kippur
Q: Can you tell us how Consuelo met Antoine and how that meeting shaped The Tale of the Rose?
Their meeting in Buenos Aires, followed by a whirlwind romance and a flight together, became the seed of a story that would later morph into a memoir written in a deeply intimate, letter-like voice that framed her life with him as both inspiration and emotional center.
Malachi Whitaker — And So Did I with Valerie Waterhouse
Q: What is the significance of the title 'And So Did I'?
The title reflects themes of existential loneliness and the author's search for meaning, drawing connections to a line from a Coleridge poem about life after death.
Malachi Whitaker — And So Did I with Valerie Waterhouse
Q: What was the book's reception like, Valerie?
Initially, most reviews of 'And So Did I' were positive, with some prominent critics appreciating its charm and wit, despite some early skepticism.
Djuna Barnes — Nightwood with Margaret Vandenburg
Q: What do you remember about first reading Djuna Barnes?
Margaret Vandenburg recalls discovering Barnes while writing her dissertation at Columbia, which focused on gender fluidity in modernism.

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The podcast features engaging discussions centered around the lives and works of previously overlooked women writers, reflecting a commitment to literary rediscovery. The hosts, alongside a rotation of guests including authors, biographers, and cultural historians, explore significant literary contributions often eclipsed by their male counterparts. Episodes traverse various themes, including feminism, literary history, and cultural impact, as they shed light on both modern and historical figures in literature. The lively and knowledgeable hosts bring an accessible yet academic approach to conversations, making it a valuable resource for literature enthusiasts seeking to broaden their understanding of women's roles in literary history.

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2. Lisa Endo Cooper
3. Bremond Berry MacDougal
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