The Novel Tea
Neha & ShrutiWelcome 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?
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 82 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksLeisureArtsHobbies | |||
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Shruti and Neha discuss Barbara Kingsolver's Prodigal Summer, a novel of three stories that unfold over the course of one Appalachian summer. We discuss themes of female desire, fertility, familial love, and harmony. We also make connections between ... more
In this episode, Shruti and Neha discuss The Seedkeeper by Diane Wilson, exploring themes of reclamation, integration, and motherhood. We share some historical context, discuss the book's structure, and weigh in on the key relationships in the novel.... more
Shruti and Neha discuss Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy, a story of a young woman trying to reintroduce wolves into the wild in the Scottish Highlands, only to find a darker side of the town that has troubling echoes with her own past. ... more
Author Alli Hoff Kosik joins us to discuss her new book Too Blessed to Stress, a novel following four Christian influencers as they navigate their online lives and deal with private struggles becoming public.
We talk about communication and the inte... more
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- Definitely recommend if you want to wind down and talk books
Such a delightful and relaxing listen. Neha and Shruti have such a great dynamic. They provide excellent insight and interesting takes on classics and also provide great recommendations as per their themes as well.
Apple Podcasts5Denim&co45
United States10 months ago - Novel Tea
I love your podcast Neha and Shruti!! Such interesting insights. You have opened my eyes to new books. Season 3 and Season 5 are my faves!! Keep it up!! 🩷♥️
You guys are definitely filling the void left by Sara and Chelsea of Novel Pairings
Apple Podcasts5Dogs.Books.Cats.CoffeeUnited Statesa year ago - Perfect!
Funny and insightful. These ladies truly love books like me and it comes through.
Apple Podcasts5mgwood123United Statesa year ago - Love it!
Love these book discussions. An absolute gem for both casual readers and bookworms - just the right balance of context and analysis with genuine reactions and fun topics! And Neha and Shruti have pointed me towards some great new books! Highly recommend tuning in.
Apple Podcasts5Rums2United Statesa year ago - Truly exquisite *sips tea*
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a reader in possession of a love for literature must be in want of a most agreeable podcast. Such a delight I have found in *The Novel Tea*, whereupon each episode, hosted with wit and wisdom by the esteemed Neha and Shruti, renders discourse as invigorating as the first cup of tea upon a fine morning.
With the care of a well-penned novel, these ladies dissect each chosen work with an attention to detail most commendable. Their insights, ever though... more
Apple Podcasts5RahulAmbatiUnited Statesa year ago
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Two hosts discuss a wide range of books, from classics to contemporary voices, with a signature approach that treats each episode as a focused deep-dive into a single work or a tightly themed set. Content often centers on character, theme, and writing craft, with season-long arcs like urban settings and adaptation discussions shaping the conversations. Listeners value the warm, thoughtful dynamic between hosts, the calm pacing, and the blend of literary analysis with personal recommendations, making it approachable for both casual readers and bookworms. A notable strength is the deliberate, slower exploration of individual titles rather than rapid-fire lists, plus occasional guest perspectives that broaden the literary lens. This show proba... more
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