Why We Are The Snobby Sisters (And Why We Love Books)

In the very first episode of The Snobby Sisters Book Club, Pesha and Rachel introduce themselves and their shared love of books, especially those about “impoverished women in third-world countries” and other delightfully depressing genres.They share childhood memories of banned books, the family bookshelf of “inappropriate” reads, a Little Women–themed birthday party, and how reading became both an escape and a family tradition.You’ll also hear their all-time favorite books (yes, Ruth Reichl makes the list), their guilty pleasures, the books they couldn’t finish, and the unique genres that have shaped their literary tastes including healthcare nonfiction and not always poor, but definitely witty women trapped in gilded cages.Books mentioned in this episode:Children’s / YA / School BooksHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (referred to as “the first Harry Potter book”)The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – C.S. LewisThe Giver – Lois LowryNumber the Stars – Lois LowryClassics & Older LiteratureLittle Women – Louisa May AlcottSiddhartha – Hermann HesseLiterary FictionI Capture the Castle – Dodie SmithStation Eleven – Emily St. John MandelWe Are Not Ourselves – Matthew ThomasLoving Frank – Nancy HoranThe Shadow King – Maaza MengisteThe Women – Kristin HannahDaisy Jones & The Six – Taylor Jenkins ReidMemoir / NonfictionTender at the Bone – Ruth ReichlBeing Mortal – Atul GawandeThe Hot Zone – Richard PrestonFrom Beirut to Jerusalem – Thomas L. FriedmanJewish / Israeli LiteratureA Tale of Love and Darkness – Amos OzDear Zealots - Amos Oz Challenging / Banned BooksThe Bluest Eye – Toni MorrisonThe Relief of Unbearable Urges - Nathan EnglanderA Blessing on the Moon - Joseph Skibell If you love book talk that’s funny, heartfelt, and just a little bit snobby, then grab a cup of tea and listen in.Have questions, feedback, or just want to say hi? Email us at [email protected].