10. The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan and books that feature female friendships and motherhood
Today Chelsey and Sara are chatting about The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. We're discussing iconic literary mothers and the depiction of motherhood in Amy Tan's debut novel. Plus, we talk about the blurr...
5 Mai 20201h 5min
9. Roman Fever by Edith Wharton and book recommendations for fans of Gossip Girl and Gilmore Girls
Today Chelsey and Sara are trying something a little different and discussing a short story. First, we'll deep dive into the dishy, gossipy, and glitzy world of Edith Wharton's Roman Fever (this conv...
28 Apr 202044min
8. Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare and the magic of Young Adult romance novels
Hey listeners! Today we're talking about Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. As you probably know, this play ends tragically with the two star-crossed lovers taking their own lives. Today's episode includ...
21 Apr 20201h 5min
7. Celebrating National Poetry Month with reading tips and poem recommendations
Today Chelsey and Sara are celebrating National Poetry Month. We chat about our strong feelings towards poetry in high school, how our view has changed as teachers, and the ways in which we incorporat...
14 Apr 202053min
6. The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro and books for Downton Abbey fans
Today Chelsey and Sara are chatting about The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro. Set in 1954, this Booker Prize winning novel follows a quintessential English butler named Stevens on a road trip to...
7 Apr 202057min
5. English Major Lingo and getting academic with the feminist and gender lens
Today Chelsey and Sara dig up some well-loved English major lingo and dust it off. We're talking about critical theory and how it enhances our reading lives, starting with the feminist or gender lens...
31 Mar 202036min
4. Comforting Classics and other absorbing reads
Today Chelsey and Sara are toppling your TBR with classics and pairings to keep you company during the pandemic. Comfort reading is different for everyone, so we've got a wide range of books to recomm...
24 Mar 20201h 20min
3. The Awakening by Kate Chopin and books that feature feminine self-discovery
Today Chelsey and Sara are chatting about The Awakening by Kate Chopin. This novella published in 1899 follows Edna Pontellier as she discovers her desires and her identity outside of wifehood and mot...
17 Mar 202058min
