79. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Part Two
Today, Sara and Chelsey discuss chapters 27 through the end of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. We discuss Jane’s journeys from coming of age to literally hiking on the moors, the juxtaposition of Rochester and another romantic interest, the ending (of course), and whether or not we think this qualifies as a “feminist text.” Plus,… Continue reading 79. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Part Two →
78. Raising Readers with biblio therapist Anne Bogel
When Chelsey and Sara found out we were both expecting new family members, literally just a few days apart, many conversations of course turned to all things pregnancy and baby. We wanted to consider how motherhood would impact our reading lives and today we’re thrilled to have Anne Bogel on the podcast to talk about… Continue reading 78. Raising Readers with biblio therapist Anne Bogel →
77. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Part One
Today, Sara and Chelsey discuss chapters 1-26 of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. We’ve each read this Victorian Gothic novel multiple times, learning something new with each reread. In today’s conversation, we reflect on past reading experiences and dive into analysis. We share our thoughts on the early coming of age chapters, Jane and Rochester’s… Continue reading 77. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Part One →
75. Wrapping up summer with our favorite reads and reflections
Today, Sara and Chelsey reflect on their summer reading season with short reviews of their favorite reads, and they look ahead to their upcoming fall season. Do you enjoy hearing about our recent reads? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get weekly reading updates and podcast news or joining our Patreon community, where we share… Continue reading 75. Wrapping up summer with our favorite reads and reflections →
74. The Women of Brewster Place by Gloria Naylor and stories of friendship, community, and resilience
Today, Sara and Chelsey gush about a new favorite novel-in-short-stories: The Women of Brewster Place by Gloria Naylor. We focus on Naylor’s memorable prose and mastery of structure, avoiding spoilers so you can listen before reading. Plus, as always, we offer six contemporary pairings that capture similar themes, featuring short story collections and well-crafted memoirs.… Continue reading 74. The Women of Brewster Place by Gloria Naylor and stories of friendship, community, and resilience →
73. Greek mythology-inspired novels to topple your To Be Read list
Influenced by a delightful book club discussion with Stacey Swann, author of Olympus, Texas, Chelsey and Sara share a pile of mythology-inspired books in today’s TBR toppling episode. Myth retellings and adaptations might be a hot trend in publishing right now, but their popularity dates back centuries. In today’s discussion, Chelsey and Sara explore the… Continue reading 73. Greek mythology-inspired novels to topple your To Be Read list →
72. A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams and contemporary novels with plenty of drama
Today, Chelsey and Sara discuss a melodramatic classroom staple: A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. We relive our classroom experiences, investigate why this play is still taught, and dig into the iconic characters made famous by Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh in the 1951 film adaptation. Plus, as always, we offer six contemporary pairings… Continue reading 72. A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams and contemporary novels with plenty of drama →
71. Superlatives for the best books of 2021 so far
Today, Sara and Chelsey share their favorite books of the year (so far) with a series of bookish superlatives to guide them. From most surprising to most disappointing, we discuss the books that have shaped our reading lives in the first half of 2021. We love this low pressure format for sharing “the best” books and… Continue reading 71. Superlatives for the best books of 2021 so far →
70. The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton and glittering contemporary books full of social commentary
Chelsey and Sara discuss The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton*, a glittering Gilded Age classic that feels particularly relevant today. We chat about our experiences rereading one of Wharton’s early novels, how we felt about the divisive character Lily Bart, and our recommendations for contemporary pairings—including one of our favorite essay collections and a… Continue reading 70. The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton and glittering contemporary books full of social commentary →
69. A summer short story to read in one sitting: The Prairie Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld
Today in “Short Story Club,” Chelsey and Sara are discussing “The Prairie Wife” by Curtis Sittenfeld. It’s a quick, absorbing read about summer camp, social media, and how stories shape our identities. We’d love to hear your thoughts on it! Note: Short Story Club episodes do contain spoilers. Read the story first, and then come… Continue reading 69. A summer short story to read in one sitting: The Prairie Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld →
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