Claire and Sophie
Lounging with Books
Two ex-librarians stay in touch through the power of books. Each week Claire and Sophie will recap their thoughts on their current book club book. Join in by picking up the book club book from a library or shop. After they chat about what they're reading and any book-related news. Keep in touch over on Twitter @marriscmarris or our Insta @loungingwithbooks
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We Start Reading: 'Disorientation' by Elaine Hsieh Chou#58 06.11.2023 19:37
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week we review ‘The Den’ by Keith Gray! We have finished our 12th Book Club book. Thanks for reading along with us. Let us know your final verdict. We then let you know what our 13 th Book Club book will be – ‘Disorientation’ by Elaine Hsieh Chou (4.15). We will be reading up to page 51, ch...
We Start Reading: 'The Den' by Keith Gray #57 30.10.2023 21:20
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. We decided to start our own book club with our twelfth book being, ‘The Den’ by Keith Gray. Each week we’ll be letting you know our thoughts on the book. We would love you to join in and get involved so pick this book up from your local library and read along with us! We then chat about what we’v...
Should you enjoy disturbing books? #56 23.10.2023 21:22
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week we review ‘ The Dangers of Smoking in Bed’ by Mariana Enriquez! We have finished our 11th Book Club book. Thanks for reading along with us. Let us know your final verdict. We then let you know what our 12 th Book Club book will be – ‘The Den’ by Keith Gray (10.57). We will be reading u...
The Breadmachine Cameo #55 09.10.2023 21:14
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. We decided to start our own book club with our eleventh book being, ‘The Dangers of Smoking in Bed’ by Mariana Enriquez. Each week we’ll be letting you know our thoughts on the book. We would love you to join in and get involved so pick this book up from your local library and read along with us!...
The Prophet and the Idiot #54 02.10.2023 23:35
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. We decided to start our own book club with our eleventh book being, ‘The Dangers of Smoking in Bed’ by Mariana Enriquez. Each week we’ll be letting you know our thoughts on the book. We would love you to join in and get involved so pick this book up from your local library and read along with us!...
We Start Reading: 'The Dangers of Smoking in Bed' by Mariana Enriquez #53 25.09.2023 20:37
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. We decided to start our own book club with our eleventh book being, ‘The Dangers of Smoking in Bed’ by Mariana Enriquez. Each week we’ll be letting you know our thoughts on the book. We would love you to join in and get involved so pick this book up from your local library and read along with us!...
Our Book Club Anniversary #52 18.09.2023 24:36
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This episode is a special one as it marks our 1 year podcasting anniversary! To celebrate Claire and Sophie go through all 10 book club books they have read so far together! Join us as we summarise our thoughts on these reads. · ‘Convenience Store Woman’ by Sayaka Murata & translated b...
Author Interview: Keith Gray #51 11.09.2023 26:54
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week we are joined by YA and children’s author Keith Gray . Keith joins us for our review of ‘The Machine Gunners’ by Robert Westhall. This book is one of his favourites and still inspires him today. After the review, we ask Keith questions about his new book, writing for reluctant readers,...
Reading Our Big Books #50 04.09.2023 19:06
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. We decided to start our own book club with our tenth book being, ‘The Machine Gunners’ by Robert Westhall. Each week we’ll be letting you know our thoughts on the book. We would love you to join in and get involved so pick this book up from your local library and read along with us! We then chat...
Big Book Fear #49 28.08.2023 20:24
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. We decided to start our own book club with our tenth book being, ‘The Machine Gunners’ by Robert Westhall. Each week we’ll be letting you know our thoughts on the book. We would love you to join in and get involved so pick this book up from your local library and read along with us! We then chat...
What's a bogie? #48 21.08.2023 22:01
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. We decided to start our own book club with our tenth book being, ‘The Machine Gunners’ by Robert Westhall. Each week we’ll be letting you know our thoughts on the book. We would love you to join in and get involved so pick this book up from your local library and read along with us! We then chat...
We Start Reading: 'The Machine Gunners' by Robert Westall #47 14.08.2023 25:58
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week we review ‘To the Lighthouse’ by Virginia Woolf! We have finished our 9th Book Club book. Thanks for reading along with us. Let us know your final verdict. We then let you know what our 10th Book Club book will be – ‘The Machine Gunners’ by Robert Westall (6.16). Make sure to grab your...
After Dinner Pacing Problems #46 31.07.2023 24:13
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. We decided to start our own book club with our ninth book being, ‘To The Lighthouse’ by Virginia Woolf. Each week we’ll be letting you know our thoughts on the book. We would love you to join in and get involved so pick this book up from your local library and read along with us! We then chat abo...
Minta, Marriage and Mayhem #45 24.07.2023 18:43
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. We decided to start our own book club with our ninth book being, ‘To The Lighthouse’ by Virginia Woolf. Each week we’ll be letting you know our thoughts on the book. We would love you to join in and get involved so pick this book up from your local library and read along with us! We then chat abo...
Trying to Understand Stream of Consciousness #44 17.07.2023 20:49
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. We decided to start our own book club with our ninth book being, ‘To The Lighthouse’ by Virginia Woolf. Each week we’ll be letting you know our thoughts on the book. We would love you to join in and get involved so pick this book up from your local library and read along with us! We then chat abo...
We Start Reading: 'To The Lighthouse' by Virginia Woolf #43 10.07.2023 21:10
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week we review ‘Nod’ by Adrian Barnes! We have finished our 8th Book Club book. Thanks for reading along with us. Let us know your final verdict. We then let you know what our 9 th Book Club book will be – ‘To The Lighthouse’ by Virginia Woolf (3.47). Make sure to grab yourself a copy befor...
Will Nod Have A Happy Ending? #42 03.07.2023 21:13
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. We have decided to start our own book club with our eighth book being, ‘Nod’ by Adrian Barnes. Each week we’ll be letting you know our thoughts on the book. We would love you to join in and get involved so pick this book up from your local library and read along with us! We then chat about what w...
Who Are The Cat Sleepers #41 26.06.2023 16:37
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two ex-school librarians staying in touch through the power of books. We have decided to start our own book club with our eighth book being, ‘Nod’ by Adrian Barnes. Each week we’ll be letting you know our thoughts on the book. We would love you to join in and get involved so pick this book up from your local library and read along with us! We then chat...
This Book is Crazy #40 19.06.2023 21:22
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two ex-school librarians staying in touch through the power of books. We have decided to start our own book club with our eighth book being, ‘Nod’ by Adrian Barnes. Each week we’ll be letting you know our thoughts on the book. We would love you to join in and get involved so pick this book up from your local library and read along with us! We then chat...
We Discuss Dystopia #39 12.06.2023 19:11
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two ex-school librarians staying in touch through the power of books. We have decided to start our own book club with our eighth book being, ‘Nod’ by Adrian Barnes. Each week we’ll be letting you know our thoughts on the book. We would love you to join in and get involved so pick this book up from your local library and read along with us! We then chat...
We Start Reading: 'Nod' by Adrian Barnes #38 05.06.2023 22:49
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two ex-school librarians staying in touch through the power of books. This week we review ‘The Humans’ by Matt Haig! We have finished our 7th Book Club book. Thanks for reading along with us. Let us know your final verdict. We then let you know what our 8th Book Club book will be – ‘Nod’ by Adrian Barnes (3.23). Make sure to grab yourself a copy befor...
'The Ideal Castle' #37 29.05.2023 21:28
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two ex-school librarians staying in touch through the power of books. We have decided to start our own book club with our seventh book being, ‘The Humans’ by Matt Haig. Each week we’ll be letting you know our thoughts on the book. We would love you to join in and get involved so pick this book up from your local library and read along with us! This wee...
'The Humans' and Mental Health #36 22.05.2023 19:08
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two ex-school librarians staying in touch through the power of books. We have decided to start our own book club with our seventh book being, ‘The Humans’ by Matt Haig. Each week we’ll be letting you know our thoughts on the book. We would love you to join in and get involved so pick this book up from your local library and read along with us! We then...
A Plane Crashed in Claire's Village #35 15.05.2023 21:02
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two ex-school librarians staying in touch through the power of books. We have decided to start our own book club with our seventh book being, ‘The Humans’ by Matt Haig. Each week we’ll be letting you know our thoughts on the book. We would love you to join in and get involved so pick this book up from your local library and read along with us! We then...
We Start Reading: 'The Humans' by Matt Haig #34 08.05.2023 20:18
Welcome to our Monday morning podcast! We are two ex-school librarians staying in touch through the power of books. We have decided to start our own book club with our seventh book being, ‘The Humans’ by Matt Haig. Each week we’ll be letting you know our thoughts on the book. We would love you to join in and get involved so pick this book up from your local library and read along with us! We then...
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