Revisiting a horror classic

and how to read Frankenstein

Hey, listeners!

This season we’ve been getting into the autumnal mood with Gothic short stories, Victorian fiction, and an upcoming exploration of horror literature. Today, we’re rereleasing our episode on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, a work that fits perfectly into our seasonal theme. 

We hope listening or relistening to our discussion about this classroom staple will be enhanced by all the additional Gothic content in the Novel Pairings feed this fall.

Interesting links:

• This Frankenstein first edition sold for 1.17 million dollars. Whoa.

• Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an amazing woman.

• A fun graphic tee to celebrate your love of the monster (or cult classic film).

• We love these Vintage Classics editions.

And if you just can’t get enough of Gothic literature, you can relisten to our episode on The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter and twisted Gothic fairytales to read in one sitting.

We’re on maternity leave! Here’s 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!

Ginny is making sure everything runs smoothly while we’re on maternity leave. You can find her at @ginnyreadsbooks.

If you have questions, please email novelpairingspod@gmail.com. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can, upon our return.

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