Hey, listeners!
Today we’re discussing 84 Charing Cross Road by Helen Hanff, the ultimate comfort read for bibliophiles. We cover everything from the epistolary form to Helene’s unique reading habits to the satisfaction of a bittersweet ending. Book lovers, you won’t want to miss our pairings for ultimate bookish comfort reading.
Three links for more literary joy:
Quiz: Can you guess the book based on its original title?
All epistolary novels are mysteries.
The unexpected joys of Little Free Libraries.
(Penny says hello!)
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Coming up:
Next week, we’re sharing a BUNCH of bonus pairings for 84 Charing Cross Road with an episode devoted to nonfiction books about books. Make sure you’re subscribed to Novel Pairings so you don’t miss it. Our next book discussion will air February 2nd when we talk about There Is Confusion, a forgotten classic by Jessie Redmon Fauset. (Spoiler: we loved it!).
Currently Reading:
Some of Sara’s book mail might make an appearance among our pairings soon, and did you see her new reading chair?
Chelsey is still reading this Victorian literary mystery.
Where to find us:
Download episodes of Novel Pairings wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Check out our blog for bonus pairings, reading tips, and book recommendations. Find Chelsey at @chelseyreads or @hereadsheread. Find Sara at @fictionmatters and my newsletter. We love hearing what you’re reading, so tag us in your #bookstagram posts!
We declare after all, there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book!
-Sara and Chelsey