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Lounging with Books

Lounging with Books

By: Claire and Sophie
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Welcome to Lounging with Books! Join Claire and Sophie, two former librarians, as they reconnect through their shared love of literature. Every week, they dive into discussions about their latest book club read, sharing insights, reviews, and the latest book-related news. Get involved by picking up the current book club selection from your local library or bookstore. Stay connected with us on Twitter @marriscmarris and Instagram @loungingwithbooks. Happy reading!

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Episodes
  • The Salt Path Controversy #127

    The Salt Path Controversy #127
    Jul 14 2025

    We're two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week, we review our 25th book club pick, 'Vanishing World' by Sayaka Murata. Join us as we share our thoughts on the book.

    But that's not all. Every episode is packed with bookish goodness. We chat about what we've been reading, share exciting book-related news, and rate all our reads using our signature system: Return, Fine, Renew, or Overdue (fingers crossed for no Returns!).

    This week’s reading highlights include:

    📖 Where'd you go, Bernadette by Maria Semple (13.21)

    📖 Dream on Ramona Riley by Ashley Herring Blake (16.55)

    We also touch upon one of the latest book controversies about 'The Salt Path' by Raynor Winn. (20.37)

    Follow us on Instagram @LoungingWithBooks for more bookish content and to share your thoughts on 'Vanishing World'. We'll be taking a break for a week and will return on 28 July with our new read, 'The House in the Cerulean Sea' by TJ Klune.

    Let’s make every week a great week for books. Happy reading! 📚✨
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    32 mins
  • What Does Family Even Mean? #126

    What Does Family Even Mean? #126
    Jul 7 2025

    We're two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week, we're discussing our 25th book club pick, 'Vanishing World' by Sayaka Murata. Join us as we share our thoughts on the book. Grab your copy from your local library and read along with us!

    But that's not all. Every episode is packed with bookish goodness. We chat about what we've been reading, share exciting book-related news, and rate all our reads using our signature system: Return, Fine, Renew, or Overdue (fingers crossed for no Returns!).

    This week’s reading highlights include:

    📖 Where'd you go, Bernadette by Maria Semple (7.01)

    📖 Godkiller by Hannah Kaner (13.47)

    📖 Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci (17.44)

    Follow us on Instagram @LoungingWithBooks for more bookish content and to share your thoughts on 'Vanishing World'. We'll be reading to the end of the book by next week!

    Let’s make every week a great week for books. Happy reading! 📚✨
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    20 mins
  • Why I'm obsessed with Godkiller by Hannah Kaner #125

    Why I'm obsessed with Godkiller by Hannah Kaner #125
    Jun 30 2025

    We're two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week, we're discussing our 25th book club pick, 'Vanishing World' by Sayaka Murata. Join us as we share our thoughts on the book. Grab your copy from your local library and read along with us!

    But that's not all. Every episode is packed with bookish goodness. We chat about what we've been reading, share exciting book-related news, and rate all our reads using our signature system: Return, Fine, Renew, or Overdue (fingers crossed for no Returns!).

    This week’s reading highlights include:

    📖 Butter by Asako Yuzuki, translated by Polly Barton (7.01)

    📖 Where'd you go, Bernadette by Maria Semple (8.11)

    📖 Murder on the Marlow Belle by Robert Thorogood (13.28)

    📖 Godkiller by Hannah Kaner (15.58)

    Follow us on Instagram @LoungingWithBooks for more bookish content and to share your thoughts on 'Vanishing World'. We'll be reading up to Part 3 next week!

    Let’s make every week a great week for books. Happy reading! 📚✨
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    23 mins

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