Novel Approach Podcast Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:17:29 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949735 en-us © 2026 Novel Approach Podcast yes 438bd385-e891-51f0-b7a1-6f82d41cebe6 Novel Approach episodic false Welcome to Novel Approach! We are a stress free, no hassle, long distance book club. For those who need someone to rant about books with, we've got your back! We're here to talk about the best, the worst, the most frustrating, tear inducing, laugh out loud funny book moments. Each episode will feature an in depth dive into one of your favorite (or newly discovered favorite) books. While many of the books being discussed will be romances in some way, shape, or form, we reserve the right to delve into any genre (because if you're anything like us, ya need a little variety every once in a while)!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Novel Approach https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ax6kifv08whqr6yy8p2efyywj7py?.jpg Novel Approach Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949735 The Other Side of The Bridge The Other Side of The Bridge The long awaited episode after a very long accidental hiatus! Neither of us were ready for this book, even though Kayla had read it before.  Get ready to cry, laugh, and over analize this book by Camron Wright.

]]> The long awaited episode after a very long accidental hiatus! Neither of us were ready for this book, even though Kayla had read it before.  Get ready to cry, laugh, and over analize this book by Camron Wright.

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-16105238 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0700 3474 3 6 full false Saving Merilee Saving Merilee There were some technical issues on this one.  So parden our roughness, but the book was great! Another swoonworthy book boyfriend.  Though, Annette K. Larsen didn't just write a romance.  Merilee is a full character healing from her past.

]]> There were some technical issues on this one.  So parden our roughness, but the book was great! Another swoonworthy book boyfriend.  Though, Annette K. Larsen didn't just write a romance.  Merilee is a full character healing from her past.

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-15079504 Thu, 16 May 2024 06:00:00 -0600 4993 3 5 full false To Kill a Mockingbird To Kill a Mockingbird It is the Harper Lee classic that most of us had to read in school.  However, perspectives can change as we read it again with an adult perspective.  It is the book club you did not know you wanted to attend.

]]> It is the Harper Lee classic that most of us had to read in school.  However, perspectives can change as we read it again with an adult perspective.  It is the book club you did not know you wanted to attend.

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-14817996 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0600 4618 3 4 full false Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Part 2 Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Part 2 One episode is not enough for the majesty that is Suzanne Collins.  In this section we cover the arena and Snow's time in District 12.  If you need fellow fan girls, we've got you!

]]> One episode is not enough for the majesty that is Suzanne Collins.  In this section we cover the arena and Snow's time in District 12.  If you need fellow fan girls, we've got you!

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-14582777 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0600 3258 3 3 full false The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Part 1 The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Part 1 Join us as we discuss this fan favorite.  Suzanne Collins has written a prequel that fits right in with the classic Hunger Games.  As always, we hope you enjoy listening to our rambling banter.  And yes, we discuss parts of the movie as well.

]]> Join us as we discuss this fan favorite.  Suzanne Collins has written a prequel that fits right in with the classic Hunger Games.  As always, we hope you enjoy listening to our rambling banter.  And yes, we discuss parts of the movie as well.

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-14582698 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700 2680 3 3 full false Lady Susan Lady Susan We finally dig into a novel by Jane Austen!  So much drama and so many social issues to discuss.  Listen along,  then let us know what you think.

]]> We finally dig into a novel by Jane Austen!  So much drama and so many social issues to discuss.  Listen along,  then let us know what you think.

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-14388703 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0700 3010 3 2 full false Against the Tide Against the Tide This book by Elizabeth Camden took us on all the twists and turns.  Listen along as we join Lydia from her immigration to America, the loss of her parents, home, and job to finding love, saving a young boy, and being saved herself.

]]> This book by Elizabeth Camden took us on all the twists and turns.  Listen along as we join Lydia from her immigration to America, the loss of her parents, home, and job to finding love, saving a young boy, and being saved herself.

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-14230301 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0700 3802 3 1 full false Ella Enchanted The Movie Ella Enchanted The Movie BONUS EPISODE ! Come along as we swoon over this perfect film.

]]> BONUS EPISODE ! Come along as we swoon over this perfect film.

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-14145101 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0700 2525 2 11 full false Plot Twist Plot Twist This rom com is one for the ages.  Listen along as we jump into a world full of everything you could ever want.  This book is perfection!

]]> This rom com is one for the ages.  Listen along as we jump into a world full of everything you could ever want.  This book is perfection!

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-13806430 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:00:00 -0600 4317 2 11 full false Ella Enchanted Ella Enchanted This one was a throwback! Listen along as we over analyze this perfect Cinderella retelling.

]]> This one was a throwback! Listen along as we over analyze this perfect Cinderella retelling.

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-13547499 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0600 4052 2 10 full false Dangerous Favor Dangerous Favor Read and listen along as we over share our thoughts on this midevil tail.

]]> Read and listen along as we over share our thoughts on this midevil tail.

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-13317785 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0600 3731 2 9 full false Always Will Always Will Join us as we discuss this friends-to-lovers romance by Melanie Jacobson.  This book made us all laugh and cry.  We would love to hear what you think.  Do you agree with our opinions?  Can you top our awkward dating stories? Let us know in the comments or on our Instagram Page.

]]> Join us as we discuss this friends-to-lovers romance by Melanie Jacobson.  This book made us all laugh and cry.  We would love to hear what you think.  Do you agree with our opinions?  Can you top our awkward dating stories? Let us know in the comments or on our Instagram Page.

]]> Buzzsprout-13161809 Wed, 05 Jul 2023 23:00:00 -0600 3510 2 8 full false Always Forever Maybe Always Forever Maybe Listen along as we discuss a fictional story that is not so fiction; this one is important.

]]> Listen along as we discuss a fictional story that is not so fiction; this one is important.

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-12959713 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0600 4623 2 7 full false Solving Sophronia Solving Sophronia Join us in Victorian England as we discuss Jennifer Moore's novel Solving Sophronia

]]> Join us in Victorian England as we discuss Jennifer Moore's novel Solving Sophronia

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-12830878 Thu, 11 May 2023 11:00:00 -0600 3252 2 6 full false One Last Spring One Last Spring Join us as we discuss Sian Ann Bessey's novel One Last Spring!

]]> Join us as we discuss Sian Ann Bessey's novel One Last Spring!

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-12603196 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0600 3507 2 5 full false Code Name Verity Code Name Verity This month, we read Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein which explores the friendship of two young women during WWII.

]]> This month, we read Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein which explores the friendship of two young women during WWII.

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-12359332 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:00:00 -0700 3503 2 4 full false Twilight Part 2 Twilight Part 2 Just in case you didn't get enough Twilight in Part 1, here's part 2;)

]]> Just in case you didn't get enough Twilight in Part 1, here's part 2;)

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-12175030 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0700 3169 2 3 full false Twilight Part 1 Twilight Part 1 If you haven't read Stephenie Meyer's Twilight, where have you been for the last decade and a half;) Join us in our two part discussion about this cultural phenomena! 

]]> If you haven't read Stephenie Meyer's Twilight, where have you been for the last decade and a half;) Join us in our two part discussion about this cultural phenomena! 

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-12168886 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0700 3477 2 2 full false The Midnight Library The Midnight Library Join us and Nora Seed in the Midnight Library as we discuss Matt Haig's novel about life, death, the in between, and how our choices effect them all.

]]> Join us and Nora Seed in the Midnight Library as we discuss Matt Haig's novel about life, death, the in between, and how our choices effect them all.

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-11983778 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0700 4920 2 1 full true After a Fashion After a Fashion Join us in New York City in 1882 as we discuss Jen Turano's novel, After a Fashion!

]]> Join us in New York City in 1882 as we discuss Jen Turano's novel, After a Fashion!

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-11794830 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0700 2976 1 11 full false Lies Jane Austen Told Me Lies Jane Austen Told Me If you love all things Jane Austen, join us for our latest episode where we discuss Julie Wright's novel, Lies Jane Austen Told Me!

]]> If you love all things Jane Austen, join us for our latest episode where we discuss Julie Wright's novel, Lies Jane Austen Told Me!

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-11622540 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0600 5656 1 10 full false Games in a Ballroom Games in a Ballroom If you are a fan of games, regency romance, or hilarious pranks involving pigs, Jentry Flint's debut novel, Games in a Ballroom, is for you! Go read the book, and then join us as we discuss this fun, light-hearted story. 

]]> If you are a fan of games, regency romance, or hilarious pranks involving pigs, Jentry Flint's debut novel, Games in a Ballroom, is for you! Go read the book, and then join us as we discuss this fun, light-hearted story. 

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-11448375 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 22:00:00 -0600 4002 1 9 full false Royally (Re)Arranged Royally (Re)Arranged For this episode, we had a blast talking and laughing over Emma St. Clair's royal romance--Royally (Re)Arranged!

]]> For this episode, we had a blast talking and laughing over Emma St. Clair's royal romance--Royally (Re)Arranged!

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-11241582 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0600 4491 1 8 full false Someone Else's Secret Someone Else's Secret Join us as we discuss Julia Spiro's debut novel, Someone Else's Secret.


TW: While this book covers many topics and themes, one of the central conflicts revolves around the sexual assault of one of the main characters. 

]]> Join us as we discuss Julia Spiro's debut novel, Someone Else's Secret.


TW: While this book covers many topics and themes, one of the central conflicts revolves around the sexual assault of one of the main characters. 

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-11241225 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 23:00:00 -0600 4858 1 7 full false The Kiss of a Stranger The Kiss of a Stranger This month's book club is all about Sarah M. Eden's The Kiss of a Stranger. Tune in to hear all the heart-wrenching and swoony moments in this book that we love! 

]]> This month's book club is all about Sarah M. Eden's The Kiss of a Stranger. Tune in to hear all the heart-wrenching and swoony moments in this book that we love! 

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-10919838 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0600 3658 1 6 full false Across a Star-Swept Sea Across a Star-Swept Sea Join as we discuss Across a Star-Swept Sea, a post-apocalyptic retelling of The Scarlett Pimpernel, by Diana Peterfreund!

]]> Join as we discuss Across a Star-Swept Sea, a post-apocalyptic retelling of The Scarlett Pimpernel, by Diana Peterfreund!

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-10724941 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0600 4370 1 5 full false Austenland the Movie Austenland the Movie Join us for our special BONUS episode where we chat all about the movie adaptation of Shannon Hale's Austenland!

]]> Join us for our special BONUS episode where we chat all about the movie adaptation of Shannon Hale's Austenland!

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-10644746 Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -0600 1947 1 4 bonus false Austenland Austenland In this month's book club, we talk all about Shannon Hale's masterpiece Austenland!

]]> In this month's book club, we talk all about Shannon Hale's masterpiece Austenland!

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-10563125 Thu, 05 May 2022 02:00:00 -0600 4431 1 3 full false The Giver of Stars The Giver of Stars An in depth discussion on Jojo Moyes' novel The Giver of Stars

]]> An in depth discussion on Jojo Moyes' novel The Giver of Stars

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-10394966 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0600 3580 1 2 full false My Not So Wicked Step-brother My Not So Wicked Step-brother Join us in our very first episode for a conversation about Jennifer Peel's novel, My Not So Wicked Step-brother!

]]> Join us in our very first episode for a conversation about Jennifer Peel's novel, My Not So Wicked Step-brother!

]]> Novel Approach Buzzsprout-10180133 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0700 4271 1 1 full false A Hello, from Us! A Hello, from Us! A short introduction to the hosts of Novel Approach!

]]> A short introduction to the hosts of Novel Approach!

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