Welcome to Novel Pairings, a podcast dedicated to making the classics readable, relevant, and fun. As two nerdy bookworms, we appreciate the role of classic lit, but we but we won't get too academic about it. We'll talk about the books we love and the books we loath, and help stock your TBR pile with old and new reads for every literary taste.
Novel Pairings
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Welcome to Novel Pairings, a podcast dedicated to making the classics readable, relevant, and fun. As two nerdy bookworms, we appreciate the role of classic lit, but we but we won't get too academic about it. We'll talk about the books we love and the books we loath, and help stock your TBR pile with old and new reads for every literary taste.
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Recent Episodes
June 3, 2025
165. Celebrate Novel Pairings with Chelsey and Sara with a Farewell Q&A
Hosts Chelsey and Sara reflect on favorite classics and behind-the-scenes stories from Novel Pairings, sharing what the podcast has meant to them in this farewell Q&A episode.
May 20, 2025
164. Brand New Books with Backlist Pairings: Summer 2025 Edition
<p dir="ltr">Get ready to load your summer totes with compelling reads, both new and old! We’re sharing our anticipated summer releases on today’s episode, carefully curated from a long list of captivating titles to shake up your TBR. As always, we’ve included some perfectly paired backlist favorites to enjoy while you wait for the buzzy new books. </p> <p dir="ltr">Today, we explore an exciting mix of poignant literary fiction, immersive historical narratives, richly layered contemporary stories, and even a touch of magical realism to spark your imagination. You’ll find everything from heartfelt memoirs threaded with nostalgia to sharp, insightful critiques of today’s world, alongside enchanting tales perfect for reading all season long. </p> <p dir="ltr">This is our final season with Novel Pairings, but we are saving all of our episodes right here for you to return to, plus we’re opening a shop for our exclusive classes and recap series. Stay tuned. To learn when our shop opens up and to get all new announcements, make sure you are following <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/novelpairingspod/">@novelpairingspod</a> on Instagram and subscribed to <a href= "http://novelpairings.substack.com/">novelpairings.substack.com</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Find us individually and continue to read with each of us here:</p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> Chelsey – IG: <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/chelseyreads">@chelseyreads</a> | Substack: <a href= "https://chelsey.substack.com/">chelsey.substack.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Sara – IG: <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/fictionmatters/">@fictionmatters</a> | Substack: <a href= "https://fictionmatters.substack.com/"></a><a href= "http://fictionmatters.substack.com">fictionmatters.substack.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Books Mentioned</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780593441299">Great Big Beautiful Life</a> by Emily Henry </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780593834640">Heart, Be at Peace</a> by Donal Ryan (5/20)</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780593652954">The Queen of Dirt Island</a> by Donal Ryan </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780140186475">Dubliners</a> by James Joyce</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9781982182588">I’ll Tell You When I’m Home</a> by Hala Alyan (6/3)</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9781609454517">Disoriental</a> by Négar Djavadi </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780593158715">Atmosphere</a> by Taylor Jenkins Reid</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9781982176617">Challenger</a> by Adam Higginbotham </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9781501161933">The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo</a> by Taylor Jenkins Reid </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9781524798673">Malibu Rising</a> by Taylor Jenkins Reid</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9781524798642">Daisy Jones & the Six</a> by Taylor Jenkins Reid</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780593655504">The Listeners</a> by Maggie Stiefvater (6/3)</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780679731726">The Remains of the Day</a> by Kazuo Ishiguro</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9781536228816">Skipshock</a> by Caroline O'Donoghue (6/3)</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9781250891211">A Darker Shade of Magic</a> by VE Schwab</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780374615406">The Möbius Book</a> by Catherine Lacey (6/17)</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780593852323">Audition</a> by Katie Kitamura</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780593241257">Liars</a> by Sarah Mangusso</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9781639734108">The Tiny Things are Heavier</a> by Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo (6/24)</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9781984899767">Transcendent Kingdom</a> by Yaa Gyasi</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780593084960">El Dorado Drive</a> by Megan Abbott (6/24)</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780063021471">Katabasis</a> by R.F. Kuang (8/26)</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780063347755">Poppy War Trilogy</a> by R.F. Kuang </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780063021433">Babel</a> by R.F. Kuang </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780063250857">Yellowface</a> by R.F. Kuang </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780451531391">The Inferno</a> by Dante Alighieri</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780393356250">The Odyssey</a> by Homer</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9781250373519">The Austin Affair</a> by Madeline Bell</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780141439792">Northanger Abbey</a> by Jane Austen</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780593332368">Minor Black Figures</a> by Brandon Taylor</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780143037743">On Beauty</a> by Zadie Smith</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780802165176">Heart the Lover</a> by Lilly King</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780593469446">The Rachel Incident</a> by Caroline O’Donoghue</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780802165350">The Unveiling</a> by Quan Berry</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780465062881">Endurance</a> by Alfred Lansing</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Also Mentioned</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://fictionmatters.substack.com/">Paperback Summer Reading Guide </a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://libro.fm/?srsltid=AfmBOoqDX6yJGMJ6GmqYlZVdpHq06JkGhZWhDLEEEGiy9M480Cr1c0We"> Libro FM</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://culturestudypod.substack.com/p/the-irishification-of-pop-culture"> The Irishification of Pop Culture</a> (The Culture Study Podcast)</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15213278/">LuLaRich Documentary</a></p> <p> </p>
May 6, 2025
163. Reflections on Emma and 250 years of Jane Austen
<p dir="ltr">We’re wrapping up our Emma readalong with final reflections on rereading, standout themes, and Austen’s legacy. We also chat about how we’re marking the momentous occasion of Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary and the ways this milestone is resonating with us as readers. </p> <p dir="ltr">This is our final season with Novel Pairings, but we are saving all of our episodes right here for you to return to, plus we’re opening a shop for our exclusive classes and recap series. Stay tuned. To learn when our shop opens up and to get all new announcements, make sure you are following <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/novelpairingspod/">@novelpairingspod</a> on Instagram and subscribed to <a href= "http://novelpairings.substack.com">novelpairings.substack.com</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Find Chelsey and Sara on Substack, too! </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Chelsey, The Eclectic Reader: <a href= "http://chelsey.substack.com">chelsey.substack.com</a></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Sara, Fiction Matters: <a href= "http://fictionmatters.substack.com">fictionmatters.substack.com</a></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Books Mentioned</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780684825885">The Custom of the Country</a> by Edith Wharton<br /> <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780451419439">Les Misérables</a> by Victor Hugo</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780593622452">Pride and Prejudice</a> by Jane Austen</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780141439808">Mansfield Park</a> by Jane Austen</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780142403877">The Gruffalo</a> by Julia Donaldson<br /> <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9781338827255">Superworm</a> by Julia Donaldson</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9781982190248">Jane Austen's Bookshelf</a> by Rebecca Romney</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9781250361332">Wild for Austen</a> by Devoney Looser</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780141439686">Persuasion</a> by Jane Austen</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9781107044166">Juvenilia</a> by Jane Austen</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9781847496331">Of Love and Friendship</a> by Jane Austen</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780141439662">Sense and Sensibility</a> by Jane Austen</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/1300/9780141439792">Northanger Abbey</a> by Jane Austen</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Also Mentioned</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "http://www.patreon.com/novelpairings">Novel Pairings Readalongs</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/posts/124794427/edit">Emma Footnotes #4: Foils</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://janeaustens.house/visit/jane-austen-250/">250 Years of Jane Austen</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/pride-and-prejudice-netflix-emma-corrin-jack-lowden-1236187190/"> Pride and Prejudice Series on Netflix</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://hamiltonmusical.com/new-york/">Hamilton</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/pride-prejudice-20th-anniversary-79618"> Pride and Prejudice on the big screen</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9214832/">Emma</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5875444/">Slow Horses</a></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p>
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