The Novel Series

Aaron Rice, Jake
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A monthly book club podcast for readers who finish the series. One book a month, one book series at a time—until the saga is complete. Hosted by journalist Aaron Rice (Bookies’ Favourite) and bookworm Jake, each episode features a “First Edition” reader new to the story and a “Novel Guest” super-fan. Fantasy, sci-fi, romance, crime, mystery, horror, and more!

Episodes

  1. 18 Aug

    Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman

    Jake & Aaron dive into their first duology, the queer romance Call Me By Your Name series by André Aciman. While Jake has read both books before it's Aaron's first time reading the novels - although he has seen the film adaption. We'll be completing this duet with the sequel book Find Me. We'll also have a couple of bonus episodes coming; we'll review the 2017 film adaption by Luca Guadagnino, comparing the novel to the movie and we'll also be bringing you an episode on the newly published graphic novel adaption by Sarah Maxwell, who also illustrated it. Aaron & Jake also pitch which book series they'll be diving into next on The Novel Series. Have your say & vote on Spotify, Instagram stories & on their poll on Instagram. Jake pitched Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman - This 10-book series has 8 already published - Currently being adapted for the small screen as a TV series - It would be our first fantasy novel series Aaron pitched the Dune series by Frank Herbert - A 6-book series - Currently being adapted for the big screen with the third film by Denis Villeneuve due to be released this December - It would be our first sci-fi novel series Share your thoughts on Call Me By Your Name, the film and graphic novel adaptions, Find Me and our book series pitches Aaron & Jake tackle book series, reading one book per episode, one episode a month, until they’ve completed the series. New episodes on the 15th of every month. (Sorry about the very late upload of this episode!) The Novel Series book club will take on sagas & series, complete chronicles and tackle all prequels & sequels that come their way. Fantasy, crime, sci-fi and more - no genre is off limits. 📚 Join the Book Club Subscribe on your podcast platform of choice Email Us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠⁠⁠Email: thenovelseries@gmail.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow @TheNovelSeries on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Aaron @AaronRiceMedia⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Jake @ajek_reads⁠⁠

  2. 10 Jun ·  Bonus

    On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle | Book Club Roundtable

    Welcome back to the 18th November. The Novel Series book club discuss the first 4 books published in English in the series On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle. Books I & II are translated from the Danish by Barbara J Haveland, while III & IV are translated by Sophia Hersi Smith and Jennifer Russell. Published New Directions in the US & Faber & Faber in the UK. This is expected to be a 7-book series with book V to be published in English this November. We’re joined by some of our Novel Guests, who discussed the books with us, Eleni (@books.andcaffeine.matter⁠) & Bob (⁠⁠@bobthebookerer⁠), from Youtube (⁠Bob The Bookerer⁠). Next we’re diving into André Aciman's duology Call Me By Your Name & Find Me. Then we’ll move onto a new book series. Send us your recommendations! Aaron & Jake tackle book series, reading one book per episode, one episode a month, until they’ve completed the series. New episodes on the 15th of every month. The Novel Series book club will take on sagas & series, complete chronicles and tackle all prequels & sequels that come their way. Fantasy, crime, sci-fi and more - no genre is off limits. 📚 Join the Book Club Subscribe on your podcast platform of choice ⁠⁠⁠Email: thenovelseries@gmail.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow @TheNovelSeries on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Aaron @AaronRiceMedia⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Jake @ajek_reads⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Eleni @books.andcaffeine.matter⁠ ⁠Bob @bobthebookerer⁠ Previous Novel Guests for this series: ⁠⁠Hannah @certifiedbookyapperhannah⁠⁠ ⁠Lucy @bookz2026⁠

  3. 20 May

    On the Calculation of Volume IV by Solvej Balle, translated by Sophia Hersi Smith & Jennifer Russell

    Welcome back to the 18th November. The Novel Series book club discuss On the Calculation of Volume IV by Solvej Balle, translated from the Danish by Sophia Hersi Smith and Jennifer Russell. Published New Directions in the US & Faber & Faber in the UK. This is book 4 of a 7 book series. Jake is our First Edition reader for this series, stepping into the world for the first time. Bob (⁠@bobthebookerer), from Youtube (Bob The Bookerer), joins us as our Novel Guest. We're moving onto aa new book series. Send us your recommendations! We'll be posting a bonus episode of our book club roundtable with our novel guests for this series so far, discussing the entire book series of On the Calculation of Volume. Send us your thoughts & questions for that episode! Before we choose the next novel series we're going to read a duology, a 2-book series. Jake has selected André Aciman's: - Call Me By Your Name - Find Me Aaron & Jake tackle book series, reading one book per episode, one episode a month, until they’ve completed the series. New episodes on the 15th of every month. (Sorry about the late upload of this episode!) The Novel Series book club will take on sagas & series, complete chronicles and tackle all prequels & sequels that come their way. Fantasy, crime, sci-fi and more - no genre is off limits. 📚 Join the Book Club Subscribe on your podcast platform of choice Send Email">⁠⁠Email: thenovelseries@gmail.com⁠ ⁠Follow @TheNovelSeries on Instagram⁠ ⁠Aaron @AaronRiceMedia⁠ ⁠Jake @ajek_reads⁠ Bob @bobthebookerer Previous Novel Guests for this series: ⁠Hannah @certifiedbookyapperhannah⁠ ⁠Eleni @books.andcaffeine.matter Lucy @bookz2026

    On the Calculation of Volume IV by Solvej Balle, translated by Sophia Hersi Smith & Jennifer Russell

  4. 15 Apr

    On the Calculation of Volume III by Solvej Balle, translated by Sophia Hersi Smith & Jennifer Russell

    Welcome back to the 18th November. The Novel Series book club discuss On the Calculation of Volume III by Solvej Balle, translated from the Danish by Sophia Hersi Smith and Jennifer Russell. Published New Directions in the US & Faber & Faber in the UK. This is book 3 of a 7 book series. Jake is our First Edition reader for this series, stepping into the world for the first time. Lucy (@bookz2026), from Bookies' Favourite (@bookiesfavouritebookclub) joins us as our Novel Guest. Volume III won the Nordic Council Literature Prize 2022 along side Volumes I & II, as well as being shortlisted for the National Book Award for Translated Literature 2025. It was also a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Fiction Award 2025, as well as the PEN Translation Prize 2026 Aaron & Jake tackle book series, reading one book per episode, one episode a month, until they’ve completed the series. New episodes on the 15th of every month. The Novel Series book club will take on sagas & series, complete chronicles and tackle all prequels & sequels that come their way. Fantasy, crime, sci-fi and more - no genre is off limits. 📚 Join the Book Club Subscribe on your podcast platform of choice 📷 Follow @TheNovelSeries on Instagram Email Us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">📧 Email thenovelseries@gmail.com Aaron @AaronRiceMedia Jake @ajek_reads Lucy @bookz2026 Previous Novel Guests for this series: Hannah @certifiedbookyapperhannah Eleni @books.andcaffeine.matter

    On the Calculation of Volume III by Solvej Balle, translated by Sophia Hersi Smith & Jennifer Russell

  5. 15 Mar

    On the Calculation of Volume II by Solvej Balle, translated by Barbara J. Haveland

    Welcome back to the 18th November. The Novel Series book club discuss On the Calculation of Volume II by Solvej Balle, translated from the Danish by Barbara J. Haveland. Published New Directions in the US & Faber & Faber in the UK. This is book 2 of a 7 book series. Jake is our First Edition reader for this series, stepping into the world for the first time. Eleni (@books.andcaffeine.matter) joins us as our Novel Guest. Volume II won the Nordic Council Literature Prize 2022 along side Volumes I & III. Aaron & Jake tackle book series, reading one book per episode, one episode a month, until they’ve completed the series. New episodes on the 15th of every month. The Novel Series book club will take on sagas & series, complete chronicles and tackle all prequels & sequels that come their way. Fantasy, crime, sci-fi and more - no genre is off limits. 📚 Join the Book Club Subscribe on your podcast platform of choice 📷 Follow @TheNovelSeries on Instagram 📧 Email thenovelseries@gmail.com Aaron @AaronRiceMedia Jake @ajek_reads Eleni @books.andcaffeine.matter

    On the Calculation of Volume II by Solvej Balle, translated by Barbara J. Haveland

  6. 15 Feb

    On the Calculation of Volume I by Solvej Balle, translated by Barbara J. Haveland

    Welcome to the 18th November. The Novel Series book club discuss On the Calculation of Volume I by Solvej Balle, translated from the Danish by Barbara J. Haveland. Published New Directions in the US & Faber & Faber in the UK. This is book 1 of a 7 book series. Jake is our First Edition reader for this series, stepping into the world for the first time. Hannah (@certifiedbookyapperhannah) from Bookies' Favourite bookclub podcast (@bookiesfavouritebookclub) joins us as our Novel Guest. Volume I has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2025, long-listed for the National Book Award for Translated Literature 2024 & won the Nordic Council Literature Prize 2022 along with Volumes II & III. Aaron & Jake tackle book series, reading one book per episode, one episode a month, until they’ve completed the series. New episodes on the 15th of every month. The Novel Series book club will take on sagas & series, complete chronicles and tackle all prequels & sequels that come their way. Fantasy, crime, sci-fi and more - no genre is off limits. 📚 Join the Book Club Subscribe on your podcast platform of choice 📷 ⁠Follow @thenovelseries on Instagram⁠ 📧 ⁠Email thenovelseries@gmail.com⁠ Aaron @aaronricemedia Jake @ajek_reads certifiedbookyapperhannah

    On the Calculation of Volume I by Solvej Balle, translated by Barbara J. Haveland

  7. 2 Feb

    The Novel Series Book Club

    Welcome to The Novel Series book club! Join Aaron & Jake as they tackle book series, reading one book per episode, one episode a month, until they’ve completed the series. New episodes on the 15th of every month. Starting with On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle, the 7-novel Danish series. They’ll read the first 4 volumes published in English, then move onto a new series. Returning when more of Balle’s works are published in English. Every episode will feature a First Edition reader - someone brand new to the fictional world with no previous knowledge of the series. And they’ll also be joined by some super-fan Novel Guests from the fandom - someone that has already read all of the books & can share some inside details. Aaron has already tackled the first chapter in this story on his literary award shortlist book club podcast Bookies’ Favourite, when it was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize. The Novel Series book club will take on sagas & series, complete chronicles and tackle all prequels & sequels that come their way. Fantasy, crime, sci-fi and more - no genre is off limits. 📚 Join the Book Club Subscribe on your podcast platform of choice 📷 Follow @thenovelseries on Instagram 📧 Email thenovelseries@gmail.com

  • 7 Episodes

About

A monthly book club podcast for readers who finish the series. One book a month, one book series at a time—until the saga is complete. Hosted by journalist Aaron Rice (Bookies’ Favourite) and bookworm Jake, each episode features a “First Edition” reader new to the story and a “Novel Guest” super-fan. Fantasy, sci-fi, romance, crime, mystery, horror, and more!

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  • Creator
    Aaron Rice, Jake
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Aaron Rice, Jake
  • Show Website
    The Novel Series