The Novel Tea

Neha & Shruti
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The Novel Tea

Welcome to The Novel Tea, where your favorite English class meets your neighborhood book club. Join us as we go beyond the traditional classics, exploring books from diverse authors and backgrounds. Each episode, we'll talk about a book through different themes, analyzing characters, plot, and writing styles, to determine: does it stand the test of time? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. HACE 19 H

    The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka: dignity and chance

    Neha and Shruti discuss The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, a book that starts with the death of a photographer and follows him in the afterlife as he attempts to find his murderer and his missing photographs. We talk about the nature of death and the afterlife, and share historical context about the Sri Lankan Civil War. We also explore why people might be afraid to critize books, particularly works by marginalized communities. Books mentioned & Shelf Discovery Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton The Great Indian Novel by Shashi Tharoor The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut If you would like to get additional behind-the-scenes content related to this and all of our episodes, subscribe to our free newsletter. We love to hear from listeners about the books we discuss - you can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing us at thenovelteapod@gmail.com. This episode description contains links to Bookshop.org, a website that supports independent bookstores. If you use these links we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h

  2. 13 NOV

    Another Country by James Baldwin: love and pain; grief and forgiveness

    Neha and Shruti discuss Another Country by James Baldwin, a book that follows a group of friends and lovers in New York City in the mid-20th century. We talk about the characters and their relationships, the inaction that fills the novel, and the importance of having 'difficult' conversations with the people you love. We also go on a brief Gossip Girl tangent as we attempt to better understand the characters in this book :) Links: Another Country by Claudia Roth Pierpont [The New Yorker] Jazz by Toni Morrison: violence and ambition [The Novel Tea] Books mentioned & Shelf Discovery: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton Jazz by Toni Morrison The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway If you would like to get additional behind-the-scenes content related to this and all of our episodes, subscribe to our free newsletter. We love to hear from listeners about the books we discuss - you can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing us at thenovelteapod@gmail.com. This episode description contains links to Bookshop.org, a website that supports independent bookstores. If you use these links we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h y 5 min

  3. 30 OCT

    Daughters of the Deer by Danielle Daniel: survival and mistrust

    Neha and Shruti discuss Daughters of the Deer, by Danielle Daniel, a work of historical fiction that follows an indigenous woman and her daughter in a 17th century French colony that is now Quebec, Canada. We talk about the historical context of the book, discuss the characters and their journeys, and reflect on the importance of telling these stories. Shelf Discovery: East by Edith Pattou Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson Hope Leslie; Or Early Times in Massachusetts by Catharine Maria Sedgwick If you would like to get additional behind-the-scenes content related to this and all of our episodes, subscribe to our free newsletter. We love to hear from listeners about the books we discuss - you can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing us at thenovelteapod@gmail.com. This episode description contains links to Bookshop.org, a website that supports independent bookstores. If you use these links we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  4. 16 OCT

    The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolaño: youth and narcissism

    Neha and Shruti discuss The Savage Detectives, the story of two poets and the people and world that surrounds them, as they journey across Mexico. We talk about some of the cultural context of this book, the challenges we faced while reading, and share some strong opinions. Shelf Discovery American Gods by Neil Gaiman If you would like to get more in-depth analysis, book recommendations, and cultural commentary, subscribe to our free newsletter. We love to hear from listeners about the books we discuss - you can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing us at thenovelteapod@gmail.com. This episode description contains links to Bookshop.org, a website that supports independent bookstores. If you use these links we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  5. 2 OCT

    The Other Americans by Laila Lalami : memory and protection

    In this episode, Shruti and Neha discuss The Other Americans by Laila Lalami, a novel about an immigrant family that includes a romance, family drama, and a mystery. After a quick discussion of the It Ends With Us drama, we share a quick summary and dive into some themes we noticed in The Other Americans, including memory, regret, and protection. We talk about some of the key relationships and conflicts, major plot points, and Lalami's writing style. Shelf Discovery The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri If you would like to get more in-depth analysis, book recommendations, and cultural commentary, subscribe to our free newsletter. We love to hear from listeners about the books we discuss - you can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing us at thenovelteapod@gmail.com. This episode description contains links to Bookshop.org, a website that supports independent bookstores. If you use these links we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  6. 18 SEPT

    The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai: class and entitlement

    In this episode, Shruti and Neha discuss The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai, which follows four characters from different social and financial classes, whose stories are linked through familial relationships and employment. As the book continues, their lives become more intimately intertwined and political unrest starts to reach their homes. We talk about the themes of class and entitlement, the historical landscape of India in the post-independence decades, and discuss how this book is descendant from British literary giants such as PG Wodehouse and Jane Austen. Shelf Discovery: A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie If you would like to get more in-depth analysis, book recommendations, and cultural commentary, subscribe to our free newsletter. We love to hear from listeners about the books we discuss - you can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing us at thenovelteapod@gmail.com. This episode description contains links to Bookshop.org, a website that supports independent bookstores. If you use these links we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  7. 4 SEPT

    The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen: loyalty and duality

    Neha and Shruti discuss The Sympathizer, the 2016 Pulitzer winner for fiction, through the themes of loyalty and duality. This book is a thriller and a satire, following a mixed race narrator who moves to the United States after the fall of Saigon, and must navigate his identity and his role as a communist spy. We talk about the book's historical context, its commentary on race and pop culture, and more. Links: Interview with Viet Thanh Nguyen [NPR] Shelf Discovery: The Great Indian Novel by Shashi Tharoor The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver If you would like to get more in-depth analysis, book recommendations, and cultural commentary, subscribe to our free newsletter. We love to hear from listeners about the books we discuss - you can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing us at thenovelteapod@gmail.com. This episode description contains links to Bookshop.org, a website that supports independent bookstores. If you use these links we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  8. 20 AGO

    Season 4: Beyond Borders

    In this episode, Neha and Shruti introduce the theme for Season 4: Beyond Borders! We talk about the books we've selected to read in this theme, and share what we're excited about in the upcoming months. Books Mentioned: The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nyugen The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai The Other Americans by Laila Lalami The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolaño Daughters of the Deer by Danielle Daniel Another Country by James Baldwin The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka The Parisian by Isabella Hammad If you would like to get more in-depth analysis, book recommendations, and cultural commentary, subscribe to our free newsletter. We love to hear from listeners about the books we discuss - you can connect with us on Instagram or by emailing us at thenovelteapod@gmail.com. This episode description contains links to Bookshop.org, a website that supports independent bookstores. If you use these links we may earn a small commission (which helps support our work) at no additional cost to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
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Welcome to The Novel Tea, where your favorite English class meets your neighborhood book club. Join us as we go beyond the traditional classics, exploring books from diverse authors and backgrounds. Each episode, we'll talk about a book through different themes, analyzing characters, plot, and writing styles, to determine: does it stand the test of time? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creador
    Neha & Shruti
  • Años de actividad
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodios
    46
  • Clasificación
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  • Copyright
    © Shruti Koti, Neha Ambati
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