Welcome to Lounging with Books! Join Claire and Sophie, two former librarians, as they reconnect through their shared love of literature. Every week, they dive into discussions about their latest book club read, sharing insights, reviews, and the latest book-related news. Get involved by picking up the current book club selection from your local library or bookstore. Stay connected with us on Twitter @marriscmarris and Instagram @loungingwithbooks. Happy reading!
We Start Reading: The Axeman's Carnival by Catherine Chidgey #163
Welcome to our Lounging With Books podcast!
We’re excited to reveal our next Book Club read: Catherine Chidgey's 'The Axeman's Carnival'. Be sure to grab your copy from your local library or bookshop, so you're ready to read with us.
But that's not all; we chat about what we've been reading, share exciting book-related news, and rate all our reads with our signature system: Return, Fine, Renew, or Overdue (fingers crossed for no Returns!).
This week’s reading highlights include:
📖It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell (13.30)
📖 The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (17.46)
📖We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman (15.44)
Follow us on Instagram @LoungingWithBooks (https://www.instagram.com/loungingwithbooks) for more bookish content and to share your thoughts on The Axeman's Carnival. We'll be reading up to 'Chapter 6' (page 51)
Let’s make every week a great week for books. Happy reading! 📚✨
21 Sept 2026
Can The Silent Patient Break Our Reading Slump? #162
We're two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week, we're discussing our 32nd book club pick, Alex Michaelides's 'The Silent Patient'. Join us as we share our thoughts on the book. Grab your copy from your local library and read along with us!
But that's not all. Every episode is packed with bookish goodness. We chat about what we've been reading and rate all our reads using our signature system: Return, Fine, Renew, or Overdue (fingers crossed for no Returns!).
This week’s reading highlights include:
📖Rewind it Back by Liz Tomforde (5.27)
📖 Talk of the Town by Lynn Hilton (9.07)
📖 When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Rizden (16.05)
📖 Exodus: The Archimedes Engine byPeter F. Hamilton (14.00)
📖 The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (14.45)
Follow us on Instagram @LoungingWithBooks (https://www.instagram.com/loungingwithbooks) for more bookish content and to share your thoughts on The Silent Patient. We will be reading to the end of the book!
Let’s make every week a great week for books. Happy reading! 📚✨
24 Aug 2026
We Start Reading: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides #161
Welcome to our Lounging With Books podcast!
We’re excited to reveal our next Book Club read: Alex Michaelides's 'The Silent Patient'. Be sure to grab your copy from your local library or bookshop, so you're ready to read with us.
But that's not all; we chat about what we've been reading, share exciting book-related news, and rate all our reads with our signature system: Return, Fine, Renew, or Overdue (fingers crossed for no Returns!).
This week’s reading highlights include:
📖 Rewind it Back by Liz Tomforde (12.10)
📖Tea you at the Altar by Rebecca Thorne (15.44)
Follow us on Instagram @LoungingWithBooks (https://www.instagram.com/loungingwithbooks) for more bookish content and to share your thoughts on The Silent Patient. We'll be reading up to 'Part 2' (page 60)
Let’s make every week a great week for books. Happy reading! 📚✨
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