Em Read: Lewis Percy
In the first of our spin-off series, Em chats to Jess about a novel she has just finished reading; Lewis Percy by Anita Brookner. Does Em recommend th...
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In this podcast, Em and Jess take it in turns to pick a book for both to read and talk about. The choices are random and the conversation far-ranging. No reading required (although watch out for spoilers!)
Ep. 13: The Group
Em and Jess dive into the world of upper-middle class New York circa 1930s. Mary McCarthy's most infamous novel, The Group, features the lives of eigh...
Ep. 12: Ethan Frome
Once again, Em and Jess explore the pages of a tragic love story. Ethan Frome is Edith Wharton's best-known work and for such a short book it raises a...
Ep. 11: Giovanni's Room
Love, sex, intimacy, shame and oysters are just some of the topics we encounter as we delve into James Baldwin's Giovanni's Room. So pour yourself a l...
Ep. 10: Time's Arrow
Join Em & Jess for a discussion about Martin Amis' Time's Arrow. At once harrowing, thought-provoking and hilarious – it's one not to be missed!
Ep. 9: The Mezzanine
Our second long-distance episode has landed! This time we're riding the escalator in Nicholson Baker's The Mezzanine, where we discuss the intricacies...
Ep. 8: Housekeeping
We discuss one of the Guardian's top 100 novels, Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson. This is our first episode recorded long distance – sorry if you c...
Ep. 7: L.A. Confidential
We're back with a new, sexier name and we’re celebrating in L.A.! Join us in the darkest of Disneylands for a chat about our latest read: L.A. Confide...
Ep 6: And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos
There’s disharmony in Flat 26 again! This time we’re disagreeing about John Berger’s And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos. Listen on for scintilla...
Ep 5 Pond
Em and Jess discuss Pond by Claire Louise Bennett...and finally disagree with each other about something. Will their friendship survive?