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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
  • Girl in Pieces, Hotel Avocado, and Murder at the Black Cat Cafe #137

    Girl in Pieces, Hotel Avocado, and Murder at the Black Cat Cafe #137
    Oct 27 2025

    We're two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week, we're discussing our 27th book club pick, 'The Little Book of Miriam' by Miriam Margolyes. 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:

    📖 Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow (8.45)

    📖 Hotel Avocado by Bob Mortimer (10)

    📖 Murder at the Black Cat Cafe by Seishi Yokomizo, translated by Bryan Karetnyk (12.33)

    Follow us on Instagram @LoungingWithBooks for more bookish content and to share your thoughts on 'The Little Book of Miriam'.We will be reading up to 'S' (page 222)

    Let’s make every week a great week for books. Happy reading! 📚✨
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    18 mins
  • Farts, Royalty, and Boatmen with Miriam Margolyes #136

    Farts, Royalty, and Boatmen with Miriam Margolyes #136
    Oct 6 2025

    We're two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week, we're discussing our 27th book club pick, 'The Little Book of Miriam' by Miriam Margolyes. 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 Moon is Making by Storm Jameson (12.20)

    📖 Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow (13.45)

    📖 Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors (19.28)

    Follow us on Instagram @LoungingWithBooks for more bookish content and to share your thoughts on 'The Little Book of Miriam'.We will be reading up to 'M ' (page 145)

    Let’s make every week a great week for books. Happy reading! 📚✨
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    26 mins
  • So Gay For You #135

    So Gay For You #135
    Sep 29 2025

    We're two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week, we're discussing our 27th book club pick, 'The Little Book of Miriam' by Miriam Margolyes. 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:

    📖 Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors (7.43)

    📖So Gay For You by Leisha Hailey & Kate Moennig (8.48)

    📖 The Moon is Making by Storm Jameson (13.35)

    Follow us on Instagram @LoungingWithBooks for more bookish content and to share your thoughts on 'The Little Book of Miriam'.We will be reading up to 'I' (page 104)

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