Aaron Rice, Jake

The Novel Series

Arts EN ↓ 6 episodes

A monthly book club podcast for readers who finish the series. One book a month, one book series at a time—until the saga is complete. Hosted by journalist Aaron Rice (Bookies’ Favourite) and bookworm Jake, each episode features a “First Edition” reader new to the story and a “Novel Guest” super-fan. Fantasy, sci-fi, romance, crime, mystery, horror, and more!

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Aaron Rice, Jake

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On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle | Book Club Roundtable 10.06.2026 1:12:05

Welcome back to the 18th November. The Novel Series book club discuss the first 4 books published in English in the series On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle. Books I & II are translated from the Danish by Barbara J Haveland, while III & IV are translated by Sophia Hersi Smith and Jennifer Russell. Published New Directions in the US & Faber & Faber in the UK. This is expe...

On the Calculation of Volume IV by Solvej Balle, translated by Sophia Hersi Smith & Jennifer Russell 20.05.2026 58:58

Welcome back to the 18th November. The Novel Series book club discuss On the Calculation of Volume IV by Solvej Balle, translated from the Danish by Sophia Hersi Smith and Jennifer Russell. Published New Directions in the US & Faber & Faber in the UK. This is book 4 of a 7 book series. Jake is our First Edition reader for this series, stepping into the world for the first time. Bob (⁠ @bob...

On the Calculation of Volume III by Solvej Balle, translated by Sophia Hersi Smith & Jennifer Russell 15.04.2026 1:01:29

Welcome back to the 18th November. The Novel Series book club discuss On the Calculation of Volume III by Solvej Balle, translated from the Danish by Sophia Hersi Smith and Jennifer Russell. Published New Directions in the US & Faber & Faber in the UK. This is book 3 of a 7 book series. Jake is our First Edition reader for this series, stepping into the world for the first time. Lucy ( @bo...

On the Calculation of Volume II by Solvej Balle, translated by Barbara J. Haveland 15.03.2026 1:00:00

Welcome back to the 18th November. The Novel Series book club discuss On the Calculation of Volume II by Solvej Balle, translated from the Danish by Barbara J. Haveland. Published New Directions in the US & Faber & Faber in the UK. This is book 2 of a 7 book series. Jake is our First Edition reader for this series, stepping into the world for the first time. Eleni (@books.andcaffeine.matte...

On the Calculation of Volume I by Solvej Balle, translated by Barbara J. Haveland 15.02.2026 1:00:49

Welcome to the 18th November. The Novel Series book club discuss On the Calculation of Volume I by Solvej Balle, translated from the Danish by Barbara J. Haveland. Published New Directions in the US & Faber & Faber in the UK. This is book 1 of a 7 book series. Jake is our First Edition reader for this series, stepping into the world for the first time. Hannah (@ certifiedbookyapperhannah )...

The Novel Series Book Club 02.02.2026 8:01

Welcome to The Novel Series book club! Join Aaron & Jake as they tackle book series, reading one book per episode, one episode a month, until they’ve completed the series. New episodes on the 15th of every month . Starting with On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle , the 7-novel Danish series. They’ll read the first 4 volumes published in English, then move onto a new series. Returning...