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Books & Chat: Short Book Reviews & Literary Discussions

Books & Chat: Short Book Reviews & Literary Discussions

By: Christina Young - Books and Chat | Short Book Reviews & Literary Discussions
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 Books & Chat 🎙️from Gloucester Book Club 📚 Your perfect literary companion in two formats: ☕ Bitesize Book Bites 10-minute solo episodes featuring: - Quick, thoughtful book reviews - Standout passages worth revisiting - Personal reflections from our club shelves 📖 Book Club Chats 30-minute community conversations with: -Our book club members and occasionally local authors - Lively discussions about themes and characters Be part of our story! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts ~ follow to never miss a chapter. Happy reading from our bookshelf to yours!Christina Young - Books and Chat | Short Book Reviews & Literary Discussions Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Women’s Prize for Fiction Winner Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

    Women’s Prize for Fiction Winner Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
    Jun 22 2021
    In this episode we discuss the themes contained in Hamnet which won the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2020. We also talk about the history of the time and some truths about Shakespeare!
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    29 mins
  • Bitesize episode - A Review of Intermezzo by Sally Rooney and Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck

    Bitesize episode - A Review of Intermezzo by Sally Rooney and Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck
    Dec 7 2025

    A reflective exploration of Intermezzo and Kairos - the pause that gives the meaning and the moment that matters. In this solo episode, Christina shares insights on how timing and intervals shape our experiences.
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  • Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver

    Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver
    Oct 30 2025

    Christina sit downs with Ang for a candid conversation about what it means to live on the margins - socially, physically, and politically. From the realities of housing insecurity to the quiet resilience of those navigating systems not build for them, this dialogue blands lived experience with sharp insight and gentle wit.
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    28 mins
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