109. Reading classic children's literature with Alice, Anne and Aslan
This spring semester, we are trying something a little different. We hope you all are up for venturing into uncharted territory together as we spend a few months reading Classic Children's Literature!...
10 Jan 202334min
108. Our favorite (and least favorite) books of 2022
Today we enter the towering stack of "Best Book" lists, but we like to think our annual episode stands out from the crowd. Instead of narrowing down a list of favorites every year, we share superlativ...
13 Des 20221h 11min
107. The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo and adapting the classics for modern readers
Join us as we discuss the sumptuous, sexy, and speculative adaptation of The Great Gatsby: The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo. We adored Vo's language, voice, and inventive storytelling and will ...
29 Nov 202239min
106. Revisit West Egg with Novel Pairings: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Readers, today we are taking it way back to September 2020 (a lifetime ago!) when we discussed The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This month's book club is The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi V...
15 Nov 20221h 15min
105. A stack of sparkling novels set in the Roaring 20s
In anticipation of this month's book club read, we're sharing a whole stack of novels set in the 1920s. We are giving you a little bit of everything in this list: historical fiction, romance, mystery,...
8 Nov 202240min
104. The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare and pairings for theatrical, political, or fantastical readers
Today, Chelsey and Sara discuss Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth. It's been awhile since we discussed a Shakespeare play and we're thrilled to be back with the Bard for spooky season to chat about...
25 Okt 20221h 10min
103. Shakespearean titles to topple your To Be Read stack
Today, we are toppling your TBR with Shakespeare-inspired stories, retellings, and adaptations. We have ten books for you today, but there are so many more we could have discussed. Join our community ...
18 Okt 202248min
102. Perplexed by Persuasion on Netflix
Today, Chelsey and Sara are discussing the new Netflix film adaptation of Persuasion starring Dakota Johnson, Cormo Jarvis, and Henry Golding. We lament the anachronistic language, mull over the casti...
11 Okt 202231min
