If aesthetics, British aristocracy and nostalgia sounds like an appealing combination, Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh is the book for you. In today's episode, we talk through the key themes, relationships, Waugh's stated purpose for writing Brideshead, and we ask: is Brideshead Revisited a satire or a novel with satirical elements? Plus, today’s pairings include a fantasy novel, historical fiction and a psychological thriller.

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Books Mentioned:

The Other Significant Others by Rhaina Cohen

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Come and Get It by Kiley Reid

This Must Be the Place by Maggie O’Farrell

American Gods by Neil Gaiman

Slippery Creatures by KJ Charles

The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles

Also Mentioned:

Downton Abbey

Brideshead Revisited Mini Series

The Crown

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