Hey readers!
Join us as we discuss a 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. In addition to classic themes with a contemporary twist, we also discuss what we have learned over the course of this adaptation-themed semester in Novel Pairings University. We are not offering pairings for this episode, but we highly recommend checking out our popular bonus episodes on classic literature from the 1920s for book recommendations related to this month’s read.
As always, here are supplemental links to enjoy before, during, or after you listen to this episode:
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Tomorrow
Tomorrow at 7 pm EST, we will discuss The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo. Our book club discussions are always so lovely, and so so smart. We walk away with all new ideas about what we read, even after our recording sessions. Join our Literature Scholars to participate in these Zoom events.
December & January Calendars
In December, we’re taking a bit of a break (with no formal book selection); however, we have such fun things planned for our Patreon community! For January, we’ve planned our first official J-Term: a study of poetry and prose with Langston Hughes. We will read Not Without Laughter and his first published poetry collection: The Weary Blues. See our calendars below for more details, and sign up to join us for a Novel Pairings Patreon overview, Best Books of the Year Happy Hour event, and Harlem Renaissance literature to ring in the new year!
Have a lovely week, readers. We cannot wait to discuss The Chosen and the Beautiful with you. After all, there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book.
Sara & Chelsey