Emma Woodhouse is “handsome, clever, and rich,” and quite certain she understands other people’s hearts better than they do themselves. Marriage doesn’t interest her, and her fortune means it doesn’t have to, a freedom almost no other 19th-century heroine is granted. Instead, Emma occupies herself with matchmaking. The novel, published in 1815, is one of Jane Austen’s most intimate. The village of Highbury holds a world of unforgettable characters, sly social comedy, and striking twists. Now, Dame Julie Andrews brings it to life in unabridged weekly episodes from the Noiser podcast network. Whether it’s your first encounter with Emma or your fifth, there’s always something new to discover. —Clara Scholl