“A Classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say.”--Italo Calvino. We are two moms that love the classics and we believe they are relevant and still have so much to still say to us today–perhaps even more than ever! We want to invite you to read along with us (or maybe just watch the movie) and hope that you will find our discussions fun and accessible and that you will find that there is so much to learn from and love about these transcendent books!
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith - Part 2 (Ch 13-26)
We’re back in Brooklyn with Francie Nolan! In chapters 13–26 of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith, we continue exploring Francie’s world as she grows up amid the hardships, hopes, and everyday moments of life in turn-of-the-century Brooklyn. From family dynamics and neighborhood life to the small experiences that shape Francie’s love of reading and her view of the world, these chapters offer plenty to discuss. Join us as we talk about the characters, the challenges of growing up, and the resilience it takes to find beauty and possibility in an imperfect world.
Titles mentioned in this episode:
Les Miserable by Victor Hugo
The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
16 Oct 2026
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith - Part 1 (Ch 1-12)
Join us as we begin our journey into A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith! In the first 12 chapters, we meet Francie Nolan and her family as they navigate life in early 20th-century Brooklyn. From the comfort of her beloved books to the challenges of growing up in a family with limited means, Francie’s world is full of small joys, hard truths, and the beginnings of big dreams. We’re talking family dynamics, childhood memories, and the ways our surroundings shape who we become. Come settle in as we explore the opening chapters of this beloved classic and discover why Francie’s story continues to resonate with readers.
Titles mentioned in this episode:
The Ginger Pye and Pinky Pie Series by Eleanor Estes
The Moffats by Eleanor Estes
The Wheel on the School by Meindert DeJong
The First Four Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder by Caroline Fraser
The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig
10 Oct 2026
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - Part 2 (Ch 9-15)
The mystery deepens on the moors! Join us as we discuss Chapters 9–15 of The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. As Sherlock Holmes’s investigation unfolds, secrets come to light, suspicious characters abound, and the strange legend of the Baskerville hound becomes harder to dismiss. We’ll talk about the clues, the twists, and the questions that keep us guessing as we get closer to uncovering the truth behind this classic mystery. Will logic and reason prevail, or is there something truly supernatural lurking on the moors?
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