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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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  • Books That Left Us Unsure #120

    Books That Left Us Unsure #120
    May 5 2025

    We're two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week, we're discussing our 24th book club pick, 'Shuggie Bain' by Douglas Stuart. 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:

    📖 Trespasses by Louise Kennedy (8.24)

    📖 We Do Not Part by Han Kang, translated by E.Yaewon & Paige Aniyah Morris (11.57)

    📖 Bloom Town: Exodus by Ally North (15.11)

    Follow us on Instagram @LoungingWithBooks for more bookish content and to share your thoughts on 'Shuggie Bain'. We'll be reading to chapter 19 (pg 232) next week!

    Let’s make every week a great week for books. Happy reading! 📚✨
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    19 mins
  • Let'sTalk Bloom Town #119

    Let'sTalk Bloom Town #119
    Apr 21 2025

    We're two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week, we're discussing our 24th book club pick, 'Shuggie Bain' by Douglas Stuart. 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:

    📖 Sweet Sweet Revenge Ltd by Jonas Jonasson (9.27)

    📖 Trespasses by Louise Kennedy (11.49)

    📖 We Solve Murders by Richard Osman (13.02)

    📖 Bloom Town: Genesis by Ally North (13.20)

    📖 Bloom Town: Exodus by Ally North (15.08)

    📖 We Do Not Part by Han Kang, translated by E.Yaewon & Paige Aniyah Morris (17.00)

    Follow us on Instagram @LoungingWithBooks for more bookish content and to share your thoughts on 'Shuggie Bain'. We'll be reading to chapter 15 (pg 175) next week!

    Let’s make every week a great week for books. Happy reading! 📚✨
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    21 mins
  • Revenge, Regrets & a Racy Read #118

    Revenge, Regrets & a Racy Read #118
    Apr 7 2025

    We're two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week, we're discussing our 24th book club pick, 'Shuggie Bain' by Stuart Douglas. 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:

    📖The Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna Cannon (6.11)

    📖 Sweet Sweet Revenge Ltd by Jonas Jonasson (7.20)

    📖 What a Way to Go by Bella Mackie (13.14)

    📖 We Solve Murders by Richard Osman (14.52)

    📖 Bloom Town: Genesis by Ally North (16.35)

    Follow us on Instagram @LoungingWithBooks for more bookish content and to share your thoughts on 'Shuggie Bain'. We'll be reading to chapter 11 (pg 127) next week!

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

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