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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
  • Are They in Virtual Reality? #146

    Are They in Virtual Reality? #146
    Feb 9 2026

    We're two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week, we're discussing our 29th book club pick, C.B Everett's 'The Other People'. 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 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:

    📖 Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree (7.59)

    📖The Whitby Trap by C.M Vassie (13.15)

    📖 The Long Shoe by Bob Mortimer (15.40)

    📖 Ordinary Saints by Niamh Ni Mhaoileoin (16.19)

    Follow us on Instagram @LoungingWithBooks for more bookish content and to share your thoughts on The Other People. We will be reading up to 'Cerys Herbert' (page 200)

    Let’s make every week a great week for books. Happy reading! 📚✨
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    20 mins
  • The Tempest Prognosticator #145

    The Tempest Prognosticator #145
    Feb 2 2026

    We're two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week, we're discussing our 29th book club pick, C.B Everett's 'The Other People'. 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 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:

    📖The Whitby Trap by C.M Vassie (8.58)

    📖 Iris Kelly Doesn't Date by Ashley Herring-Blake (15.47)

    Follow us on Instagram @LoungingWithBooks for more bookish content and to share your thoughts on The Other People. We will be reading up to 'Diana Landor' (page 150)

    Let’s make every week a great week for books. Happy reading! 📚✨
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    23 mins
  • When None of the Books Quite Hit #144

    When None of the Books Quite Hit #144
    Jan 26 2026

    We're two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week, we're discussing our 29th book club pick, C.B Everett's 'The Other People'. 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 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:

    📖The Whitby Trap by C.M Vassie (7.12)

    📖 Friends of Dorothy by Sandi Toksvig (10.29)

    📖 Mary Earps: All In by Mary Earps (14.11)

    Follow us on Instagram @LoungingWithBooks for more bookish content and to share your thoughts on The Other People. We will be reading up to 'Part 2' (page 94)

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