47. There is Confusion by Jessie Redmon Fauset and ambitious family stories that span generations
Today Chelsey and Sara are discussing There is Confusion by Jessie Redmon Fauset. We loved this Austen-like Harlem Renaissance novel, and we kept this episode spoiler free in the hopes that it'll enco...
2 Feb 202155min
46. Love letters to books: nonfiction books about the reading life
Readers, today's episode is inspired by Helene Hanff's love of books, nonfiction, and observation. We're sharing a bunch of nonfiction books about books, reading, and readers. Some of these are longti...
26 Jan 202142min
45. 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff and charming books for devoted bibliophiles
Today Chelsey and Sara are discussing 84 Charing Cross Road by Helen Hanff, the ultimate comfort read for bibliophiles. Chelsey can't believe she hadn't read it sooner, and Sara revels in her rereadin...
19 Jan 202156min
44.5 Anticipated book releases for winter 2021 and backlist books to read while you wait
Today Chelsey and Sara are ready to topple your TBRs with highly anticipated winter releases and backlist books. Our goal is to hype up the buzzy new books and under-the-radar releases while offering ...
15 Jan 202153min
44. Short Story Club: The Hunter's Wife by Anthony Doerr and wintry books to cozy up with this season
Today in Short Story Club, Chelsey and Sara are discussing "The Hunter's Wife" by Anthony Doerr. This wintry, atmospheric story is absolutely absorbing and highly discussable. We talk about the beaut...
12 Jan 202152min
43. Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde and books that center intersectional feminism
Today Chelsey and Sara are discussing Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde. This collection of essays, speeches, and other writings is highly discussable and totally re-readable. We loved diving into this s...
5 Jan 202156min
42. Superlatives for underrated, surprising, and well-loved books we read in 2020
Instead of the "best books of the year" or our "favorite reads from 2020," we're sharing 12 bookish superlatives to highlight some underrated gems, popular favorites, academic reads, and more. Whether...
29 Des 20201h
41. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott and contemporary book recs inspired by the March sisters
Today Chelsey and Sara are discussing Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. We share what we admire about Alcott and her iconic children's classic, as well as the reasons why it doesn't hold a fond place...
22 Des 20201h
