0. Introducing Novel Pairings, a podcast dedicated to making the classics readable, relevant, and fun

27. Anticipated Fall 2020 Reads and backlist books to pair with them: Today Chelsey and Sara are back to topple your TBRs with highly anticipated fall releases and backlist books. We know hardback books are pricey and library waitlists for the hottest new releases are long, so we’re going to be pairing the books... by Novel Pairings

57 min listen

3. The Awakening by Kate Chopin and books that feature feminine self-discovery: Today Chelsey and Sara are chatting about . This novella published in 1899 follows Edna Pontellier as she discovers her desires and her identity outside of wifehood and motherhood. Our discussion includes how this book illustrates the constraints... by Novel Pairings

58 min listen

0. Introducing Novel Pairings, a podcast dedicated to making the classics readable, relevant, and fun: Welcome to Novel Pairings, a podcast dedicated to making the classics readable, relevant, and fun. In this welcome episode, Chelsey and Sara introduce themselves and the podcast format, and share exactly what they mean by "pairings." by Novel Pairings

31 min listen

22. Like Water for Chocolate and mouth-watering fiction books about food, cooking, and romance: Today Chelsey and Sara are kicking off Women in Translation Month by discussing Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel. This romantic, sensuous novel was so much fun to discuss, and our pairings include some of our absolute favorite books! We... by Novel Pairings

59 min listen

25. Quarterly Favorites: The Best Books We Read in Summer 2020: We love to take time to reflect here at Novel Pairings. Each season, we stop and consider our favorite episodes, our favorite reads, and what we’ve learned. Today we’re sharing some personal updates, gushing about our favorite reads of the summer,... by Novel Pairings

63 min listen

23. On Campus with Novel Pairings, a preview of our back to school fall season and books that feel like Autumn: Today Chelsey and Sara are sharing the lineup for Novel Pairings’ fall season. We share our plans for an extra nerdy back-to-school-inspired season and which books we selected to feature. The books include a book seemingly everyone read in high... by Novel Pairings

30 min listen

1. Emma by Jane Austen and our favorite modern romantic heroines: In this episode, we're discussing Jane Austen's final novel, Emma. We admit our love for Emma's sass and bossiness, debate her potentially problematic friendship with the orphan Harriet Smith, and swoon over Mr. Knightley. Plus we're offering six... by Novel Pairings

60 min listen

43. Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde and books that center intersectional feminism: Today Chelsey and Sara are discussing Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde. This collection of essays, speeches, and other writings is highly discussable and totally re-readable. We loved diving into this seminal Black Feminist text, though our conversation... by Novel Pairings

56 min listen

67. Sweeping family sagas for classic and contemporary reading tastes: Today, Sara and Chelsey share their favorite classic and contemporary sweeping family sagas. We recommend intergenerational stories that take place over decades or centuries—or across multiple continents. We also define and discuss this sub genre... by Novel Pairings

46 min listen

24. The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien and fantasy novels for readers who love strong characters and complex worlds: Today Chelsey and Sara are discussing The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. We’re not shy about sharing our lack of experience with the fantasy genre. It’s not the go-to genre for either of us, but we love to branch out and try new... by Novel Pairings

73 min listen

33.5 Discussing the new Netflix adaptation of Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier, starring Lily James and Armie Hammer: Readers, today we have a special treat, a bonus episode! We watched the new Rebecca adaptation on Netflix, and we have OPINIONS. We’re talking about how we feel about DuMaurier’s original, what we loved about the movie, what we hated, which spooky... by Novel Pairings

43 min listen

33. Reading challenges and books for every fall reading mood with Courtney Wallace, The Incessant Bookworm: Today we are thrilled to welcome Courtney Wallace, also known as The Incessant Bookworm on her blog, Youtube, and Instagram account where she shares what she’s reading, tips for the reading life, and reading challenges. We’re chatting with... by Novel Pairings

60 min listen

30. The Crucible by Arthur Miller and witchy books to read this fall: Today Chelsey and Sara are kicking off the spooky season by discussing The Crucible by Arthur Miller—a play about the infamous Salem witch trials. We get pretty nerdy in this episode. Full of drama, history, and high school English class nostalgia,... by Novel Pairings

60 min listen

29. Campus novels to read in the fall and why we love books about school: Today Chelsey and Sara are toppling your TBRs with campus novels. We know this back to school season is weird for students, teachers, parents, and the rest of us as we navigate new seasons during a pandemic. So let’s go back to school safely... by Novel Pairings

55 min listen

26. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and books about The American Dream by Novel Pairings

74 min listen

28. Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich, books by Indigenous authors, and intergenerational family stories: Today Chelsey and Sara are discussing by Louise Erdrich, which we selected for our back-to-school season as “a book we wish we read in high school.” Love Medicine is a novel made up of interconnected stories that span generations of two... by Novel Pairings

63 min listen

2. The New Emma Movie and our favorite Austen adaptations: Today Chelsey and Sara are chatting about the new Emma movie directed by Autumn de Wilde. In this sparkling new film adaptation, Emma is just as snarky and delightful as she is in the book. Our discussion includes us gushing over the vivid colors and... by Novel Pairings

37 min listen

37. Quarterly Favorites: the best books we read in Fall 2020: Today, we reflect on our favorite reads from the last three months. These quarterly reflections might be our favorite episodes to record. It’s lovely to take time to consider our favorite episodes, our favorite reads, and what we’ve learned over... by Novel Pairings

61 min listen

21. Book & Wine Pairings with Jamise Harper and book recommendations from our recent reads: Today Chelsey and Sara are chatting with Jamise Harper of @spinesvines and @diversespines. Jamise is a champion for independent bookstores, for authors, and for the books she loves. We’re delighted to have her on the podcast today to share more... by Novel Pairings

44 min listen

47. There is Confusion by Jessie Redmon Fauset and ambitious family stories that span generations: Today Chelsey and Sara are discussing There is Confusion by Jessie Redmon Fauset. We loved this Austen-like Harlem Renaissance novel, and we kept this episode spoiler free in the hopes that it’ll encourage you to pick it up! Plus, as always, we’re... by Novel Pairings

56 min listen

38. The Best Audiobooks We Read in 2020: Have we mentioned how much we love audiobooks? We’ve both been avid listeners for a long time, but between pandemic life and Sara’s Aspen Words reading, this has been a banner year for audiobooks. Today, we’re each sharing twelve of our... by Novel Pairings

53 min listen

32. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and eerie books to read with the lights on: Today Chelsey and Sara are discussing Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. We admit to some bad English major habits in this episode, and we get super nerdy with a discussion on Gothic novels and the Romantic literary movement, modern horror, and the history... by Novel Pairings

69 min listen

31. Short Story Club: Horror Story by Carmen Maria Machado and spooky book recommendations: Today Chelsey and Sara are discussing “” by Carmen Maria Machado for this season’s installment of Short Story Club. Each quarter, we choose a short story that’s widely available and discuss its genre, themes, and important moments before... by Novel Pairings

51 min listen

53. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Part Two: In today’s episode, Chelsey and Sara discuss Part Two of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and share their contemporary pairings for romantic and insightful books that feature similar themes. We talk about the sweeping drama, swoony moments, and... by Novel Pairings

76 min listen

61. The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery, plus books about complicated families, romance, and boundaries: Today Chelsey and Sara discuss The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery. This classic Cinderella story follows Valancy Stirling as she receives life-changing news that shakes up her whole world and leads her to happiness. Her coming-of-age story includes a... by Novel Pairings

64 min listen

39. My Antonia by Willa Cather, plus books about community and survival to read this winter: Today Chelsey and Sara are discussing My Antonia by Willa Cather with a special guest: Michelle Timmins, English literature student and Novel Pairings assistant extraordinaire. There’s plenty to discuss in this wintry classic, including stunning... by Novel Pairings

58 min listen

34. And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie and twisty, atmospheric mystery novels: Today Chelsey and Sara are discussing by Agatha Christie. We’re sipping some red wine while we talk about this classic locked-room mystery and pair it with some atmospheric, page-turning reads. We discuss Christie’s legacy in the mystery world... by Novel Pairings

71 min listen

41. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott and contemporary book recs inspired by the March sisters: Today Chelsey and Sara are discussing Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. We share what we admire about Alcott and her iconic children’s classic, as well as the reasons why it doesn’t hold a fond place in our readerly hearts. We know that many... by Novel Pairings

61 min listen

49. The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter and twisted Gothic fairytales to read in one sitting: Today Chelsey and Sara are discussing The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter. This collection of twisted, Gothic fairytales is perfect for fans of Rebecca, Jane Eyre, or Edgar Allan Poe. We’re keeping this episode spoiler-free, though we do discuss... by Novel Pairings

61 min listen

45. 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff and charming books for devoted bibliophiles: Today Chelsey and Sara are discussing 84 Charing Cross Road by Helen Hanff, the ultimate comfort read for bibliophiles. Chelsey can’t believe she hadn’t read it sooner, and Sara revels in her rereading experience. We cover everything from the... by Novel Pairings

57 min listen

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