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 no...
20 Jul 20211h 13min
69. A short story to read in one sitting this summer: 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 identitie...
13 Jul 202148min
68. The Summer Book by Tove Jansson and contemplative books for moody summer reading
Today, Chelsey and Sara discuss The Summer Book by Tove Jansson*, a contemplative and vivid book in translation about a young girl, her grandmother, and the little island they inhabit. We discuss our ...
6 Jul 20211h
67. Sweeping family sagas for classic and contemporary reading tastes
Today, Sara and Chelsey share their favorite classic and contemporary sweeping family sagas. We recommend intergenerational stories that take place over decades or centuries—or across multiple contine...
29 Jun 202146min
66. The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende Part Two
Today Chelsey and Sara discuss the second half of The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende, Chapters 7 through 14. In this episode, we cover new characters, prominent themes, and final thoughts on s...
22 Jun 20211h 14min
65. Classic novels to read with your book club and tips for getting more out of book club discussions
Today, Chelsey and Sara discuss: when it comes to the classics, what makes a great book club pick? They also share a handful of highly discussable classics, plus their top tips for better book club ...
15 Jun 202143min
64. The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende Part One
Today Chelsey and Sara discuss the first half of The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende, Chapters 1 through 6. There's so much to discuss in this jam-packed, sweeping family novel. In this episode...
8 Jun 20211h 2min
63. Brand new summer books and backlist pairings to topple your TBR
We're kicking off the summer reading season with a TBR toppler full of highly anticipated summer releases and backlist pairings! This episode is full of books we haven't read and our best guesses at w...
1 Jun 20211h 8min
