Episode 106 - Well-Earned Escapism and Relaxation by Reading Summer Fiction
It’s time for another quarter of The Aligned Women Book Club—a free, low-touch, low-effort space for women who love to read. In this episode, Clara dives into our third book club selection, Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors, and shares reflections from both her personal reading experience and the broader book club community.
This episode is perfect for anyone who loves literary fiction, emotional depth, and stories that explore relationships, identity, and personal growth. Plus, Clara shares recommendations for books and TV shows with similar themes, so if you loved Blue Sisters, you’ll want to stick around for the extra picks!
Tune in to hear:
What Blue Sisters is all about and why it was chosen for the book club.
Thoughts and reflections from Clara and the book club community.
More book and TV recommendations for similar vibes.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why reading fiction is an act of well-earned escapism and relaxation.
How Blue Sisters resonated with the Aligned Women Book Club.
Similar books and shows to dive into next.
Themes & Time Stamps:
[00:00] Introduction to the Aligned Women Book Club
[01:19] The Importance of Reading
[02:14] Book Club Focus: Blue Sisters
[04:53] Personal and Book Club Readers' Reflections on Blue Sisters
[08:01] Comparative Literature: Sweetbitter and Hello Beautiful
[16:27] Upcoming Book Club Selection
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