
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?
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 77 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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In this episode, Neha and Shruti discuss Annihilation, the first book of Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach trilogy. We discuss its world building, character development, and share our many theories about the central mystery and the book's ending.
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In this episode, Shruti and Neha discuss What We Can Know, Ian McEwan's latest speculative novel about a lost poem, climate change, and the power of stories. We discuss this novel through the themes of memory and preservation, and talk about our diff... more
In this episode, Neha and Shruti discuss Jon Krakauer's famous account of the 1996 Mt. Everest disaster, Into Thin Air. They discuss his chosen narration style, clarify what actually happened on that mountain, and talk about the role of a writer in c... more
New year, new season! In this episode we introduce the theme for our upcoming season, The Natural World - then we get into the eight books we'll be discussing over the next few months.
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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.
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
Funny and insightful. These ladies truly love books like me and it comes through.
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.
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
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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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