Hello, listeners—
Happy August! We hope you are making it through the dog days of summer. This week Sara and Chelsey recorded an episode on Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel. They covered all of my favorite R’s: Recipes, Romance, and magical Realism.
If you finished Like Water for Chocolate and you want more, check out these must-read romance novels by Latinx authors.
For those that like a book that sparks their appetite, take a look at these food fiction reads.
Chelsey briefly brought up “Jane the Virgin” on this episode (a show I love!) and it made me think about books for fans of the show.
We love YA at Novel Pairings and it’s interesting to look at the rise of magical realism in YA.
For even more magical realism, check out these 100 magical realism must-reads.
We talked about book and wine pairings last week, but what about book and food pairings?
Coming Up:
On August 11, Sara and Chelsey will be doing a fall book preview! Get excited to have your TBR pile toppled with all of the wonderful classics they’ll be discussing next season. Be sure to subscribe to Novel Pairings in your podcast app so that you never miss an episode.
-Michelle
Currently Reading:
Chelsey here! Did you know that in addition to Women in Translation Month, August is also Read-a-Romance Month? I’m currently reading (and loving) The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai and Would I Lie to the Duke by Eva Leigh. I have plenty more romances on my list to read this month, but I’m also picking up a couple of books in anticipation of our Fall season. You’ll have to wait to hear about those! Here are five of my favorite romance novels, if you’re looking for a place to start for Read-a-Romance month:
The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare
A Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole
Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa
The Rakess by Scarlett Peckham
Where to find us:
Download episodes of Novel Pairings wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Find Sara at @fictionmatters and her newsletter. Find Chelsey at @chelseyreads or @hereadsheread. We love hearing what you’re reading, so feel free to 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!
Have a lovely week, everyone!