Hey, listeners!
We loved discussing The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter. It combines a bunch of our favorite things: gothic literature, connections across literary movements and tropes, retellings, discussable symbols, and kick-ass heroines.
If you’ve never read The Bloody Chamber, this episode is a great introduction. We kept it spoiler-free, so listen before or after reading (or instead of reading, if Gothic Lit isn’t your thing). We think you’ll enjoy this super nerdy discussion no matter your reading taste.
We’ve referenced “Gothic Fiction” quite a bit on the podcast. Here are some links for explanation and definitions:
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Coming up:
Next week, we’re sharing our most memorable reads from the winter season in our Quarterly Favorites wrap-up. Then, it’s on to March, when we’re diving into Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, both on the podcast and in our upcoming Patreon community.
Last week, we spilled all the details on Patreon and our spring season in an Instagram Live. We saved it to IGTV, so you can still check it out if you missed it! Here’s our line-up:
March 1st: Patreon launch!
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
Currently reading:
Sara’s book club is reading What We Lose by Zinzi Clemmons, and Chelsey is thoroughly enjoying The Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J.Ryan Stradal.
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