GWTW Readalong Ch. 53-56: The most shattering scandal Atlanta had ever seen

Happy birthday GWTW! 90th anniversary celebration

The classic novel was officially published 90 years ago on June 30th, 1936. I chat with special guest Thea (thank you for joining me!!) about the story and play some trivia! Due to issues with volume discrepancies, this one required some serious editing. Apologies if the sound is wonky in any places.

Movie vs. Book! All the changes from page to screen in Gone with the Wind

Being an extremely long novel, many changes were made when Gone with the Wind was adapted to screen - appearances differed, events were telescoped, significant characters were axed entirely. This episode examines each alteration individually and seeks to answer the question: which were for the better and which were for the worse? If interested in joining the 90th anniversary celebration, shoot me a message!: https://www.reddit.com/user/Charming_Ignoramus/ [https://www.reddit.com/user/Charming_Ignoramus/]

GWTW Readalong Ch. 61-63: After all, tomorrow is another day

No summary on this one. Enjoy the last episode of the readalong! A sincere thank you to everyone who has listened, commented, and read along with me.

GWTW Readalong Ch. 57-60: Something was wrong with the world

Summary: Scarlett briefly goes to Tara to recuperate from her miscarriage. Rhett tricks Scarlett into selling her mills to Ashley. Rhett buys Bonnie a pony and she takes to the sport of jumping immediately. After several tantrums, Rhett acquiesces to a bar higher from the ground, resulting in Bonnie's death. Rhett refuses to let Bonnie be buried because she is afraid of the dark, and can only be persuaded by Melanie to allow the funeral to take place. Scarlett is frightened as Rhett lapses into alcoholism.

GWTW Readalong Ch. 53-56: The most shattering scandal Atlanta had ever seen

Summary: Melanie prepares a surprise birthday party for Ashley. Scarlett and Ashley are caught in a platonic embrace at the mill, spurring rumors of adultery. Rhett forces Scarlett to attend the birthday party, where Melanie loyally stands by her side. At home, a drunken Rhett carries Scarlett up the stairs and they get freaky with each other. Rhett leaves home for three months, taking Bonnie with him. Melanie publicly defends Scarlett in the face of the Old Guard. Upon Rhett's return, Scarlett reveals to him that she is pregnant, resulting in an argument in which Scarlett falls down the stairs and miscarries. Rhett drunkenly cries on Melanie's lap.