Thoughtful chats for readers who love good stories. Books & Chat from Gloucester Book Club brings you 10‑minute reviews and personal reflections, plus 30‑minute book club conversations with members and local authors. Follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and never miss a chapter.
Books & Chat
Claim This Podcastby Christina Young - Books and Chat | Short Book Reviews & Literary Discussions
4.7(3 reviews)
76 episodes
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Thoughtful chats for readers who love good stories. Books & Chat from Gloucester Book Club brings you 10‑minute reviews and personal reflections, plus 30‑minute book club conversations with members and local authors. Follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and never miss a chapter.
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4/12/2021
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Recent Episodes
February 21, 2026
The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller
<p>Christina and her guest Angela discuss Andrew Miller's The Land in Winter, shortlisted for the Booker Prize - a spare, wintry novel about endurance, loyalty, and the quiet moral choices people make when the world narrows. A calm, thoughtful conversation about a book that lingers. </p>
January 25, 2026
Bitesize: Top 3 Books of 2025
<p>A concise Books and Chat Bitesize episode exploring the Gloucester Book Club’s Top Three Books of 2025. A reflective look at the stories, themes, and authors that shaped our reading year.</p><p><br /></p><p>About the : Books & Chat is a cosy Gloucester Book Club podcast with short reviews and thoughtful conversations for readers who love good stories.</p><p><br /></p>
December 7, 2025
Bitesize episode - A Review of Intermezzo by Sally Rooney and Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck
<p>A reflective exploration of Intermezzo and Kairos - the pause that gives the meaning and the moment that matters. In this solo episode, Christina shares insights on how timing and intervals shape our experiences.</p>
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