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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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  • Eurotrash and Claire’s Challenge #150

    Eurotrash and Claire’s Challenge #150
    Mar 23 2026

    We're two friends keeping in touch through the power of books. This week, we're discussing our 30th book club pick, Christian Kracht's 'EuroTrash', translated by Daniel Bowles. Join us as we share our thoughts on the book. Grab your copy from your local library and read along with us!

    After that, we share some interesting stories and facts about Switzerland and finish with Claire’s challenge: who can present the most interesting item beginning with K?

    Follow us on Instagram @LoungingWithBooks for more bookish content and to share your thoughts on EuroTrash. We will be reading up to 'Chapter 5' (page 77)

    Let’s make every week a great week for books. Happy reading! 📚✨
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    20 mins
  • We Start Reading: EuroTrash by Christian Kracht #149

    We Start Reading: EuroTrash by Christian Kracht #149
    Mar 16 2026

    Welcome to our Lounging With Books podcast!

    We’re excited to reveal our next Book Club read: Christian Kracht's 'EuroTrash', translated by Daniel Bowles. Be sure to grab your copy from your local library or bookshop, so you're ready to read with us.

    Follow us on Instagram @LoungingWithBooks for more bookish content and to share your thoughts on EuroTrash. We will be reading up to 'Chapter 2' (page 38)

    Let’s make every week a great week for books. Happy reading! 📚✨
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    18 mins
  • John & Paul: A Love Story #148

    John & Paul: A Love Story #148
    Mar 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 Long Shoe by Bob Mortimer (9.26)

    📖 John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs by Ian Leslie (10.26)

    📖 Ordinary Saints by Niamh Ni Mhaoileoin (15.26)

    📖 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers (19.36)

    Follow us on Instagram @LoungingWithBooks for more bookish content and to share your thoughts on The Other People. We will be reading to the end!

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