Is This Book a Classic?
Episodes
Episode 6.2. Sula by Toni Morrison (Classics Edition)
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Grace and Liz read Toni Morrison’s Sula and discuss why it’s been considered a classic. First published in 1973, it follows two ...
Ep 6. My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Grace discuss Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend and talk about whether it will one day be considered a classic. The sto...
Ep 5.2. Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë (Classics Edition)
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Grace and Liz read Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights and discuss why it’s been considered a classic. First published in 1847, th...
Ep 5. The Vegetarian by Han Kang
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Trudy read Han Kang’s “The Vegetarian” and talk about whether it will one day be considered a classic. The story follo...
Ep 4.2. Dracula by Bram Stoker (Classics Edition)
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Grace and Liz read Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” and discuss why it’s been considered a classic. First published in 1897, the nove...
Ep 4. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Trudy read Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” and talk about whether it will one day be considered a classic. The story foll...
Ep 3.2. The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith (Classics Edition)
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Grace read Patricia Highsmith’s “The Talented Mr Ripley” and discuss why it’s been considered a classic. First publi...
Ep 3. The Secret History by Donna Tartt
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Lily discuss Donna Tartt’s iconic novel “The Secret History”. In it, they talk aesthetics, immorality and elitism as th...
Ep 2.2. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (Classics Edition)
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Grace discuss Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” and why it’s been considered a classic. First published in 1813, i...
Ep 2. Normal People by Sally Rooney
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Trudy turn their attention to the ultimate cool girl novel: Sally Rooney’s “Normal People”.Heavily promoted, widely lov...
Ep 1.2. Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy (Classics Edition)
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liz and Grace discuss Thomas Hardy’s “Jude the Obscure”. First published in 1895, the story follows Jude Fawley, a working-clas...
Ep 1. A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Misery porn” or a bona fide classic? Liz and Trudy discuss love, trauma, and friendship as they debate the book that has shaken both critics and ...