EPISODE · Aug 17, 2021 · 1H 1M
74. The Women of Brewster Place by Gloria Naylor and stories of friendship, community, and resilience
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Today, Sara and Chelsey gush about a new favorite novel-in-short-stories: The Women of Brewster Place by Gloria Naylor. We focus on Naylor's memorable prose and mastery of structure, avoiding spoilers so you can listen before reading. Plus, as always, we offer six contemporary pairings that capture similar themes, featuring short story collections and well-crafted memoirs. For more bonus episodes, nerdy classes, and extra book talk, join our Classics Club: patreon.com/novelpairings.com. Connect with us on Instagram or Twitter. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get updates and behind-the-scenes info. Get two audiobooks for the price of one from Libro.fm. Use our Libro.fm affiliate code NOVELPAIRINGS and support independent bookstores. Skip to the pairings: [34:43] Books mentioned: Thank you for supporting the show by shopping our affiliate links! The Women of Brewster Place by Gloria Naylor (Amazon) The Men of Brewster Place by Gloria Naylor Linden Hills by Gloria Naylor (Amazon) Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead (Amazon) Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty (Amazon) Chelsey The Yellow House by Sarah M. Broom (Amazon) The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw (Amazon) Seven Days in June by Tia Williams (Amazon) Sara Filthy Animals by Brandon Taylor (Amazon) Milk Blood Heat by Dantiel W. Moniz (Amazon) Memorial Drive by Natasha Trethewey (Amazon) Picks of the week: Chelsey: The Women of Brewster Place Reissue Review (NPR) Sara: The Promise podcast
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