classic novels

Unearth the magic of autumn with three classic novels that capture the essence of this beautiful season.  Navigate the moors of Yorkshire, immerse yourself in the community of seven African-American women, and get lost in an engaging and entertaining gothic satire.  Each book, though different, offers a unique perspective on the human condition, making them ideal companions for those cozy, introspective autumn evenings.  So get ready to wrap yourself in a cozy blanket, brew a warm cuppa, and delve into the world of classics that perfectly resonate with the changing weather and vibes of autumn!
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THE BIBLIOLIFESTYLE 2024 SPRING READING GUIDE
Spring into reading this season!  Download your free copy of The 2024 Spring Reading Guide when you visit springreadingguide.com.  This year's guide has twenty-one books organized across six categories, plus fun recipes, spring activities, lifestyle tips, and more.   So download your free copy and discover your next favorite book!

😳 😳 😳 THE LODGER by Marie Belloc Lowndes.
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London, 1884. A mysterious lodger arrives at the Buntings' house on a foggy night, renting rooms on the upper floor. The Buntings, struggling to make ends meet, are eager for the extra income. Yet something about the enigmatic Mr. Sleuth puts Mrs. Bunting ill at ease. His strange habits and secretive ways unsettle her, especially when a series of brutal murders grips the city - the victims all young women, slain at night, by a killer known only as "The Avenger."

Could their lodger be the killer? Mrs. Bunting begins to suspect Mr. Sleuth's guilt, yet her husband scoffs at her suspicions. As the bodies pile up, Mrs. Bunting becomes consumed by dread. Should she give up her lodger to the police? Or could the murderer be someone far more sinister, someone hiding in plain sight?

In this chilling gothic tale, author Marie Belloc Lowndes delivers thrills and suspense at every turn. Will the Buntings realize the killer's true identity before it's too late? The Lodger is a taut, unforgettable thriller that will keep readers guessing until the very last page.

Video & Media content Copyright 2023 BOOKtv. ( https://BookTV.co ) All Rights Reserved. Written by Marie Belloc Lowndes. The text of this book is in the public domain. Please note that while the text of this book is in the public domain, certain editions, translations, or adaptations may still be protected by copyright. Always check the copyright status of the edition, translation, or adaptation that you are using.

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😳 😳 😳 THE LODGER by Marie Belloc Lowndes.
Reimagined by BookTV 🪄

London, 1884. A mysterious lodger arrives at the Buntings' house on a foggy night, renting rooms on the upper floor. The Buntings, struggling to make ends meet, are eager for the extra income. Yet something about the enigmatic Mr. Sleuth puts Mrs. Bunting ill at ease. His strange habits and secretive ways unsettle her, especially when a series of brutal murders grips the city - the victims all young women, slain at night, by a killer known only as "The Avenger."

Could their lodger be the killer? Mrs. Bunting begins to suspect Mr. Sleuth's guilt, yet her husband scoffs at her suspicions. As the bodies pile up, Mrs. Bunting becomes consumed by dread. Should she give up her lodger to the police? Or could the murderer be someone far more sinister, someone hiding in plain sight?

In this chilling gothic tale, author Marie Belloc Lowndes delivers thrills and suspense at every turn. Will the Buntings realize the killer's true identity before it's too late? The Lodger is a taut, unforgettable thriller that will keep readers guessing until the very last page.

Video & Media content Copyright 2023 BOOKtv. ( https://BookTV.co ) All Rights Reserved. Written by Marie Belloc Lowndes. The text of this book is in the public domain. Please note that while the text of this book is in the public domain, certain editions, translations, or adaptations may still be protected by copyright. Always check the copyright status of the edition, translation, or adaptation that you are using.

#audiobook #audiobooksfree #freeaudiobooks #audiobookthriller #classicnovels #britishmystery #jacktheripper #booktv 

Use code BOOKTV for 20% off your first order at https://NovelNutrition.co

Code BOOKTV gets you 20% off your first order at https://novelnutrition.co/booktv

Use code "BOOKTV" for 20% your first order at https://NovelNutrition.co 

Every purchase supports an author ✍️

Supplements made for book lovers, by book lovers: https://NovelNutrition.co

Every purchase supports an author.

😳 😳 😳 THE LODGER by Marie Belloc Lowndes.
Reimagined by BookTV 🪄

London, 1884. A mysterious lodger arrives at the Buntings' house on a foggy night, renting rooms on the upper floor. The Buntings, struggling to make ends meet, are eager for the extra income. Yet something about the enigmatic Mr. Sleuth puts Mrs. Bunting ill at ease. His strange habits and secretive ways unsettle her, especially when a series of brutal murders grips the city - the victims all young women, slain at night, by a killer known only as "The Avenger."

Could their lodger be the killer? Mrs. Bunting begins to suspect Mr. Sleuth's guilt, yet her husband scoffs at her suspicions. As the bodies pile up, Mrs. Bunting becomes consumed by dread. Should she give up her lodger to the police? Or could the murderer be someone far more sinister, someone hiding in plain sight?

In this chilling gothic tale, author Marie Belloc Lowndes delivers thrills and suspense at every turn. Will the Buntings realize the killer's true identity before it's too late? The Lodger is a taut, unforgettable thriller that will keep readers guessing until the very last page.

Video & Media content Copyright 2023 BOOKtv. ( https://BookTV.co ) All Rights Reserved. Written by Marie Belloc Lowndes. The text of this book is in the public domain. Please note that while the text of this book is in the public domain, certain editions, translations, or adaptations may still be protected by copyright. Always check the copyright status of the edition, translation, or adaptation that you are using.

#audiobook #audiobooksfree #freeaudiobooks #audiobookthriller #classicnovels #britishmystery #jacktheripper #booktv 

Use code BOOKTV for 20% off your first order at https://NovelNutrition.co

Code BOOKTV gets you 20% off your first order at https://novelnutrition.co/booktv

Use code "BOOKTV" for 20% your first order at https://NovelNutrition.co 

Every purchase supports an author ✍️

Supplements made for book lovers, by book lovers: https://NovelNutrition.co

Every purchase supports an author.

😳 😳 😳 THE LODGER by Marie Belloc Lowndes.
Reimagined by BookTV 🪄

London, 1884. A mysterious lodger arrives at the Buntings' house on a foggy night, renting rooms on the upper floor. The Buntings, struggling to make ends meet, are eager for the extra income. Yet something about the enigmatic Mr. Sleuth puts Mrs. Bunting ill at ease. His strange habits and secretive ways unsettle her, especially when a series of brutal murders grips the city - the victims all young women, slain at night, by a killer known only as "The Avenger."

Could their lodger be the killer? Mrs. Bunting begins to suspect Mr. Sleuth's guilt, yet her husband scoffs at her suspicions. As the bodies pile up, Mrs. Bunting becomes consumed by dread. Should she give up her lodger to the police? Or could the murderer be someone far more sinister, someone hiding in plain sight?

In this chilling gothic tale, author Marie Belloc Lowndes delivers thrills and suspense at every turn. Will the Buntings realize the killer's true identity before it's too late? The Lodger is a taut, unforgettable thriller that will keep readers guessing until the very last page.

Video & Media content Copyright 2023 BOOKtv. ( https://BookTV.co ) All Rights Reserved. Written by Marie Belloc Lowndes. The text of this book is in the public domain. Please note that while the text of this book is in the public domain, certain editions, translations, or adaptations may still be protected by copyright. Always check the copyright status of the edition, translation, or adaptation that you are using.

#audiobook #audiobooksfree #freeaudiobooks #audiobookthriller #classicnovels #britishmystery #jacktheripper #booktv 

Use code BOOKTV for 20% off your first order at https://NovelNutrition.co

Code BOOKTV gets you 20% off your first order at https://novelnutrition.co/booktv

Use code "BOOKTV" for 20% your first order at https://NovelNutrition.co 

Every purchase supports an author ✍️

Supplements made for book lovers, by book lovers: https://NovelNutrition.co

Every purchase supports an author.

😳 😳 😳 THE LODGER by Marie Belloc Lowndes.
Reimagined by BookTV 🪄

London, 1884. A mysterious lodger arrives at the Buntings' house on a foggy night, renting rooms on the upper floor. The Buntings, struggling to make ends meet, are eager for the extra income. Yet something about the enigmatic Mr. Sleuth puts Mrs. Bunting ill at ease. His strange habits and secretive ways unsettle her, especially when a series of brutal murders grips the city - the victims all young women, slain at night, by a killer known only as "The Avenger."

Could their lodger be the killer? Mrs. Bunting begins to suspect Mr. Sleuth's guilt, yet her husband scoffs at her suspicions. As the bodies pile up, Mrs. Bunting becomes consumed by dread. Should she give up her lodger to the police? Or could the murderer be someone far more sinister, someone hiding in plain sight?

In this chilling gothic tale, author Marie Belloc Lowndes delivers thrills and suspense at every turn. Will the Buntings realize the killer's true identity before it's too late? The Lodger is a taut, unforgettable thriller that will keep readers guessing until the very last page.

Video & Media content Copyright 2023 BOOKtv. ( https://BookTV.co ) All Rights Reserved. Written by Marie Belloc Lowndes. The text of this book is in the public domain. Please note that while the text of this book is in the public domain, certain editions, translations, or adaptations may still be protected by copyright. Always check the copyright status of the edition, translation, or adaptation that you are using.

#audiobook #audiobooksfree #freeaudiobooks #audiobookthriller #classicnovels #britishmystery #jacktheripper #booktv 

Use code BOOKTV for 20% off your first order at https://NovelNutrition.co

Code BOOKTV gets you 20% off your first order at https://novelnutrition.co/booktv

Use code "BOOKTV" for 20% your first order at https://NovelNutrition.co 

Every purchase supports an author ✍️

Supplements made for book lovers, by book lovers: https://NovelNutrition.co

Every purchase supports an author.

Ever found yourself searching for the perfect classic novel to immerse yourself in during the summer months?  Look no further!  I share three summer classics that are even better when read during the long summer days in this episode.  So get ready to spice up your summer reading list with three iconic classics.  Plus, I'll share my recommendations and insight on why these timeless masterpieces are perfect for your next beach day or cozy afternoon at home.
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SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
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THE BIBLIOLIFESTYLE 2024 SPRING READING GUIDE
Spring into reading this season!  Download your free copy of The 2024 Spring Reading Guide when you visit springreadingguide.com.  This year's guide has twenty-one books organized across six categories, plus fun recipes, spring activities, lifestyle tips, and more.   So download your free copy and discover your next favorite book!

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I'm sharing 5 Classic Christmas Stories to Read this holiday season, plus links to where you can find some nonfiction books about the holidays, Christmas, Hanukah and Kwanza books, romance books, and lots more.  

• Classic Christmas Stories To Read
• 12 Nonfiction Books About The Holidays
• 2021 Romance Holiday Novels To Read
• 2020 Christmas Books and Hanukkah Books

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THE BIBLIOLIFESTYLE 2024 SPRING READING GUIDE
Spring into reading this season!  Download your free copy of The 2024 Spring Reading Guide when you visit springreadingguide.com.  This year's guide has twenty-one books organized across six categories, plus fun recipes, spring activities, lifestyle tips, and more.   So download your free copy and discover your next favorite book!

Louise and Virginia conclude their dive into Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes in this Book Club episode. They discuss Part 2 of Don Quixote, published over 10 years after Part 1, after an imposter had published a fake sequel. Virginia and Louise discuss several characters, the infamous cave scene and much more .

We start off this week, as always, by talking about our most recent reads. Marissa discusses Grand Union: Stories by Zadie Smith and Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki. Megan takes her turn to discuss The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante. From there, the readers dive into this week's topic: Who are your favourite, go-to authors? These are the authors who you always buy no matter what. 

Marissa starts off, as usual, by breaking down the topic. This leads her to discuss an author who was previously a go-to read of hers until the author lost her trust: Gayle Forman. Megan counters with an actual answer, taking the opportunity to discuss Susan Dennard. It returns to Marissa with her turn to discuss Zadie Smith and how she first encountered this witty writer. Megan explores her fave mystery writer, Ruth Ware, and how this author came to carve out a spot in her heart. 

Marissa then goes off on a John and Hank Green tangent to discuss her love of the Green brothers. Megan takes an opportunity to bring Joan He back up in this podcast, because we can't possibly go too many weeks without mentioning this star-studded author. From there, she pivots to a TikTok fave: Adrienne Young. To close it out, the bookworms discuss their final few authors, including Garth Nix and Liz Howard. 

From there, the readers discuss new books, up-next reads, and draw for the next podcast's topic. 

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We open, as always, with a dive into our most recent reads. Megan discusses Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz. Marissa discusses two very recent reads: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy and Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening by Marjorie Liu with illustrations by Sana Takeda. After that, they dive into this podcast's topic: What books did you hate at first but you're glad you finished the series for? 

Marissa begins the discussion by bringing up the weirdness of her willingness to DNF series, even when she won't DNF books themselves. Megan starts off by discussing The Maze Runner by James Dashner and how the series kept her on her toes.  Marissa brings up a popular novel: A Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. In her first reading, she didn't hate it... but it also took her about ten years to want to continue the series. Megan discusses The Remnant Chronicles by Mary E. Pearson, which disappointed her at the start but pulled her back in with force. Marissa recalls a children's series that she did finish, and did love, but never really hated: A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler). Megan dives back into her Mulan-Esque novels with Realm of Knights by Jennifer Anne Davis. Marissa finishes off her list with Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi and Megan mentions her honourable mention. 

From there, the readers discuss new books, up-next reads, and draw for the next podcast's topic. 

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We're back with another episode of The Book Jar Podcast and we're discussing our most spectacular DNFs. We start this week's podcast with a review of our most recent reads: Marissa's got a long list and Megan has a modest one. 

From there, we dive into DNF lists. Marissa takes a brief moment to discuss why she is a "carry-on" type reader with books she doesn't love and Megan defends the lost art of putting down a book to never, ever pick it up again. 

Megan and Marissa then dive into an account of all the books they've ever not finished. Megan cites some terrible romance scenes in a popular series, Marissa discusses how backpacking through Scotland inadvertently led to her never finishing Cloud Atlas, and both discuss some novels that they WISH they had never picked up in the first place.

The readers finish it off by discussing their reading goals for the next two weeks and pull the next topic from the Book Jar. 

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**Content Warning** In this episode, we discuss novels with a variety of themes, including domestic abuse, incest, rape, sexual assault/harassment, and toxic relationships. Please be advised if these topics may be triggering to you. 

The bookworms are back, and this time they are discussing romances that make or break books. First, though, Marissa and Megan review the books they've read in the past two weeks, including The Poppy Wars by R. F. Kuang, Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao, Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen, Elizabeth Lim's Spin the Dawn, and others.

Next, the two avid readers dive into the question of the podcast: can romance make or break a novel? Marissa starts off by explaining her own take on this question and how it lends to her reading experience. From there, the readers bring up a variety of books from Cassandra Clare's City of Bones, Sarah J. Maas' Throne of Glass, Morgan Rhodes' The Falling Kingdoms, George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones, Cora Carmack's Roar, and others. Then, we move on to common romance tropes that ruin (or make!) a novel for us, including Accidental Pregnancies, A Love Interest Cures Trauma, and others.

From there, we wrap it up by discussing what books we're looking to read next, and we finish it off by drawing our next podcast topic.

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We talk in detail about most of the books in this episode, but definitely expect spoilers for: 

• City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
• Sabriel by Garth Nix
• Dinner with a Vampire by Abigail Gibbs

On this episode, we review "The Little Things" and "The Gentleman" for this week's Crossing the Streams.  For current events, we discuss Fantastic Beasts 3 casting news, the Godzilla vs Kong trailer, and Justice League 2.0 getting an R rating.  For our main topic, we take 5 classic novels and play a game of genre roulette, retelling the core story with a new genre twist.  The novels include: The Great Gatsby, Bram Stoker's Dracula, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Scarlet Letter, and Oliver Twist.