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SUMMARY:PBS Books Readers Club - "Bridget Jones's Diary" by Helen Fielding
DESCRIPTION:PBS Books Readers Club welcomes beloved British author Helen Fielding to discuss her iconic novel Bridget Jones’s Diary—a clever\, laugh-out-loud reimagining of Pride and Prejudice through the eyes of a hilariously imperfect modern heroine. The episode premieres on August 27th at 8PM ET on Facebook\, YouTube\, and the PBS App. \nAs we celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday\, there’s no better time to revisit Fielding’s wildly popular twist on the Mr. Darcy love story. First published nearly 30 years ago\, Bridget Jones’s Diary remains a satirical yet heartfelt exploration of the pressures women face to improve\, adapt\, and appear effortlessly put-together. Fielding’s Bridget is not a self-improvement success story—she’s a cultural mirror held up with charm\, wit\, and emotional honesty. \nWhether you’re a longtime fan or new to the book\, this is a perfect summer read—funny\, familiar\, and still shockingly relevant. Join us for a lively conversation about Bridget’s legacy\, her Austen roots\, and what it means to laugh at life’s messiest moments. \nPBS Watch-Alike: Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th \nJust like Bridget Jones’s Diary\, these PBS Masterpiece adaptations draw inspiration from the wit\, romance\, and rebellious spirit of Jane Austen—whose legacy we’re celebrating in her 250th birthday year. \nStart with Miss Austen\, a moving limited series that explores the untold story of Jane’s devoted sister\, Cassandra\, and the secret behind why she destroyed Jane’s private letters—revealing a tender\, complicated bond between the sisters. \nThen dive into Death Comes to Pemberley\, a gripping whodunit that picks up where Pride and Prejudice left off—just as Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy’s happy marriage is upended by an unexpected murder at Pemberley. \nAnd don’t miss Sanditon\, the lush\, romantic adaptation of Austen’s final\, unfinished novel\, full of strong heroines\, seaside scandal\, and sharp social commentary. \n About the AuthorHelen Fielding \n\nHelen Fielding is a British author\, screenwriter\, and producer best known for her works Bridget Jones’s Diary\, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason\, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy\, and Bridget Jones’s Baby: The Diaries. She has two children and lives in London and Los Angeles.\n\n About the Hosts\nPrincess Weekes\nPrincess Weekes is an award winning writer and video essayist who works at breaking down the intersections between race\, gender\, and pop culture. Formally an Assistant Editor at The Mary Sue\, co-host of Netflix’s The Geeked Podcast\, and co-host and co-writer on the PBS Digital Series It’s Lit. On weekends she works as a bookseller at a local bookstore. When not reading or writing she can be found playing TTRPGs of cuddling with her cat\, Lola. \n\n\nLauren Smith\nExecutive Producer and host of national PBS programming at Detroit PBS\, Lauren develops content for PBS and other distributors of public media for broadcast\, streaming\, and other digital channels and has executive-produced and/or produced over 60 national broadcast and programs. Her passion is to develop inspiring\, entertaining\, and educational content alongside the best national and international talent\, and to engage important content with communities across the country. Lauren loves to read and has worked to develop and produce PBS Books content for nearly ten years!
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