If you&apos;re going to turn someone into a bioweapon, consent is key!!! We&apos;re talking about Nathanial Hawthorne, poisonous ladies, and--you guessed it--even more Daddy Issues in this pre-spooky-season chat with Galen Canham.  For sources cited, visit us at didntreaditpod.com. Totally bitchin&apos; episode artwork courtesy of https://rapideyes.bigcartel.com/. Go buy her stuff, it&apos;s amazing! XOXO

Jane Austen's "Persuasion," with Kayleigh Hughes

A guided tour through the stories that have shaped our culture and the world we live in.&nbsp;Whether you’re a literature nerd, a romance aficionado, or just Not That Into Books, there’s no denying that the “great works” of literature have played a part in influencing everything from public policy to superhero movies. If you’ve ever wanted to know whether that pretentious guy on Twitter is correct in referring to news stories as “Orwellian,” wondered what stories inspired shows like Bridgerton, or just been curious about why, exactly, your high school English teacher was so insistent about assigning books by Dead White Guys, Didn’t Read It is the podcast for you.&nbsp;