Classics to read with your book club
Hey, listeners!
It’s no secret that we think classic novels make for great discussion, and today’s episode is all about helping book clubs and buddy readers make the most out of classic literature. We’re talking about why classics can make for enjoyable and meaningful book club reads, what classics we’d recommend reading with a book club, and a few tips for better book club discussions.
Listen to the episode here or in your favorite podcast app (don’t forget to rate and subscribe!).
And if you’re looking for more tips for reading classic lit:
Classic novel book club best bets from the Seattle Public Library.
5 tips for reading classic literature from the Novel Pairings blog.
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Coming up:
We weren’t in your inbox last week, but we did drop an episode discussing Part One (chapters 1-6) The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende. Make sure to check that out before listening to Part Two of our discussion, which releases next week. Then, on June 29th, we’re closing out the month with a TBR-toppling episode about our favorite classic and contemporary sweeping family sagas We’re reading this book over the month of June and dividing our discussion into two episodes.
In case you missed it, we shared our summer selections on IGTV and in an Instagram post.
Currently reading:
Chelsey recently loved While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams and is now reading The Guncle by Steven Rowley. Sara is reading out of her comfort zone and tackling Andy Weir’s new space adventure Project Hail Mary.
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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 her 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