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Novel Pairings

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 a... Read more

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127. 1920s classics to challenge and delight your To Be Read list

127. 1920s classics to challenge and delight your To Be Read list

Today, we’re sharing six classic titles from the 1920s that make excellent additions to your late summer or early fall r... Read more

8 Aug 2023

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126. Leaving a Legacy: The Odyssey in modern literature

126. Leaving a Legacy: The Odyssey in modern literature

It’s the last stretch of our Slow Down Summer with The Odyssey, and for this week’s discussion, we’re sharing final thou... Read more

25 Jul 2023

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