Hey, listeners!
Today we’re diving into a delightfully gothic, perfectly seasonal Short Story Club episode with “The Fall of the House of Usher” by Edgar Allan Poe. We discuss the importance of atmosphere in horror stories, the creepy tropes Poe introduces, and what the heck is up with that ending.
Read the story and then tune in! Listen to the episode in your favorite podcast app (don’t forget to rate and subscribe!).
Supplementary links:
How to deal with rejection and get revenge like Edgar Allan Poe.
Three new horror books in October 2021 (these look way too scary for us).
This is the perfect season to curl up with a blanket, a warm beverage of your choice, and a lovely book. If you want a new blanket to celebrate this readerly season, we recommend the soft and cozy Snuggle & Read Blanket from Bas Bleu. It even comes with a pouch for your book!
No baby news to share, but we’ll be on maternity leave this month! 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. Find Sara at @fictionmatters and her newsletter. We love hearing what you’re reading, so tag us in your #bookstagram posts!
Ginny has offered to help us hold down the fort and take care of some administrative work while we’re on maternity leave. You can find her at @ginnyreadsbooks.
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 (and Ginny)