Hey, listeners!
Today we’re talking about fairytale retellings: why we love them, why they have staying power, and why they’re still so much fun to read as adults. We share a ton of titles (a mix of favorites and our own TBR lists) and get nostalgic about the fairytale retelling that started it all.
Every week, we share some nerdy links:
In the mood for a JSTOR adventure? Try Interrogating '“Cinderella” or The Fairytale Language of the Brothers Grimm.
Five fairytale mash-ups that show how all our stories are connected.
Damsels in charge: 40 fairytales starring Mighty Girls.
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Coming up:
Next week, we’re discussing The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter. We loved chatting about this gothic collection of fairytale mash-ups and retellings, and we realized it makes for a twisted, creepy Valentine’s Day episode.
TONIGHT, we’re announcing our spring line-up via Instagram live. We’re also sharing a bunch of info about our brand new, upcoming Patreon community! As newsletter subscribers, you get to see the line-up early:
March 9th & 23rd: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
April 6th: Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin
April 20th: Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut
May 4th: In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
May 18th: The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery
To hear more about our spring season and the launch of our Patreon community, tune in to our Instagram Live tonight 8 pm EST @novelpairingspod.
Currently reading:
We’re eagerly rereading Pride and Prejudice to prepare for all of our Austen-inspired March content. Plus, Sara and Bingley tackle some book piles and Chelsey recommends her favorite audiobooks and eBooks from January.
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 my 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