Novel Feelings
Novel Feelings Podcast
Two psychologists take a deep dive into your favourite books.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Novel Feelings episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Novel Feelings for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Novel Feelings episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
08/26/24 • 33 min
Priscilla and Elise sit down with Emma Lord to discuss her debut novel, Anomaly. The novel follows teenager Piper Manning, who wakes up after an apocalyptic pandemic alone - and with an uncontrollable power. We talk about the depiction of grief and PTSD, Piper's isolating experience in the aftermath of a pandemic, Anomaly's cast of lovable characters, and monsters that get inside your head.
Content notes for the episode: Grief; death of family members; post-partum depression, anxiety and insomnia; COVID-19 lockdowns; re-living traumatic memories; bullying
Find Novel Feelings via:
- Our website
- Join our 2024 Reading Challenge on The Storygraph.
Has Novel Feelings entertained you, or taught you something? Show your support with a once-off donation by buying us a coffee. All proceeds go towards making the show stronger and more sustainable for the future.
Our podcast was recorded on Wurundjeri Land, which is home to both of us in Naarm/Melbourne. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.
02/23/25 • 46 min
Tara Calaby joins us on today's episode to discuss her latest novel, The Spirit Circle: a speculative historical fiction on the intersection of spiritualism and grief. The novel features women who are haunted by grief and come together as a church under the charismatic leadership of a medium. Tara discusses writing cult-ish dynamics in the story, marginalised identities in a historical context, and the impact of grief.
- Detailed show notes, and other links: linktree.com/novel_feelings
Content notes for this episode: death of a child.
Our podcast was recorded on Wurundjeri Land, which is home to both of us in Naarm/Melbourne. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.
Novel Feelings Trailer
Novel Feelings
11/03/20 • 1 min
Novel Feelings is a podcast where two psychologists and book nerds discuss representations of mental health issues in fiction, one novel at a time. Season 1 launched November 15 2020.
Website: novelfeelings.com | Twitter, Instagram and Goodreads: @novel_feelings
11/14/20 • 12 min
Welcome to Novel Feelings! In this quick episode, we introduce ourselves, talk about how Novel Feelings was born, and give you an idea of what to expect in future episodes. We also take a very scientifically accurate quiz to learn which fictional book characters describe our personalities.
-> Take the Buzzfeed book quiz.
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Detailed show notes available on our website.
We're diversifying your bookshelf in our 2025 book club
Novel Feelings
01/10/25 • 21 min
You are invited to join Novel Feelings' 2025 Book Club (a.k.a. season 4!) in collaboration with Amplify Bookstore. Tune in to learn about how the book club will work, to hear about our book club choices, and for a special interview with Marina from Amplify about their mission and history.
Amplify is a bookstore dedicated to books by authors who are Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Colour – with the aim to diversify your bookshelf. Get 10% off our book club picks with the code NOVELFEELINGS10.
- Book club info, detailed show notes, and other links: linktree.com/novel_feelings
- Amplify Bookstore: http://amplifybookstore.com/products/novel-feelings-book-club
Our podcast was recorded on Wurundjeri Land, which is home to both of us in Naarm/Melbourne. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.
Growing out of Y.A. Fiction
Novel Feelings
02/02/25 • 25 min
This week, we get on the mic to discuss an unexpected identity crisis: we seem to be growing out of Young Adult (YA) fiction. We try to define what exactly YA is (a tough job!) and what we still love about books in this category, as well as grapple with why we no longer gravitate towards this area in the bookshop. And oh, we took a slight detour into discussing Middle Grade (MG) books as well.
Book club info, detailed show notes, and other links: linktree.com/novel_feelings
Our podcast was recorded on Wurundjeri Land, which is home to both of us in Naarm/Melbourne. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.
50th episode spectacular
Novel Feelings
11/04/24 • 21 min
This week, we're celebrating our 50th podcast episode! Join us for a retrospective into the inception of Novel Feelings, as we celebrate what we've achieved in four years, highlight some of our favourite memories, and revisit some of our best (and worst) books we've covered on the podcast. Plus, you're invited to join our new Facebook community - where we'll be posting announcements, chatting about what we're currently reading, and hosting future book club chat.
Find Novel Feelings via:
- Our NEW Facebook community: facebook.com/groups/novelfeelings
- Our website: novelfeelings.com
- Instagram: @novel_feelings
- Join our 2024 Reading Challenge on The Storygraph.
Has Novel Feelings entertained you, or taught you something? Show your support with a once-off donation by buying us a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/novel_feelings. All proceeds go towards making the show stronger and more sustainable for the future.
Our podcast was recorded on Wurundjeri Land, which is home to both of us in Naarm/Melbourne. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.
Book club: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow (4.1)
Novel Feelings
01/12/25 • 63 min
In this exhilarating novel, two friends—often in love, but never lovers—come together as creative partners in the world of video game design, where success brings them fame, joy, tragedy, duplicity, and, ultimately, a kind of immortality.
Join Priscilla and Elise for a book club discussion on Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow's complex characterisation and video game nostalgia, including an in-depth review of topics like depression, disability and chronic pain, grief, race and class.
- Book club info, detailed show notes, and other links: linktree.com/novel_feelings
- Get a 10% discount through Amplify Bookstore with the code NOVELFEELINGS10: http://amplifybookstore.com/products/novel-feelings-book-club
Content notes for this episode: Mention of characters witnessing a suicide death (minimal detail); mention of war in Gaza; discussion of gun violence, abuse of power in a relationship, and domestic violence.
Our podcast was recorded on Wurundjeri Land, which is home to both of us in Naarm/Melbourne. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.
1.4 The Kiss Quotient | Autism, anxiety and romance
Novel Feelings
12/05/20 • 41 min
Can you practice romance? Stella thinks so. In this episode, we talk about The Kiss Quotient, by Helen Hoang. It tells the story of Stella, an econometrician diagnosed with Asperger’s, who decides to hire Michael, an escort, to teach her intimacy and romance. We discuss autism, the relationship between core beliefs and miscommunication, and the importance of being a decent human.
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Detailed show notes available on our website.
Danielle Binks on writing middle grade, school refusal, and the power of sad stories | Author interview
Novel Feelings
10/21/24 • 53 min
We were thrilled to sit down with Danielle Binks to talk all about her latest novel, Six Summers of Tash and Leopold: a big, hopeful, coming-of-age middle-grade book that features complicated families and life-changing summers. The novel follows the titular characters as they deal with difficult life transitions and school can't (a.k.a. school refusal). Danielle chats about the therapeutic nature of writing, and reflects on the different expectations we place on children and adults when it comes to facing anxieties.
Content notes for this episode: anxiety, depression, gambling addiction, agoraphobia, pet loss.
Find Novel Feelings via:
- Our website
- Join our 2024 Reading Challenge on The Storygraph.
Has Novel Feelings entertained you, or taught you something? Show your support with a once-off donation by buying us a coffee. All proceeds go towards making the show stronger and more sustainable for the future.
Our podcast was recorded on Wurundjeri Land, which is home to both of us in Naarm/Melbourne. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Novel Feelings have?
Novel Feelings currently has 57 episodes available.
What topics does Novel Feelings cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Psychology, Mental Health, Book Review, Podcasts, Books and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Novel Feelings?
The episode title 'We want YOU to join us in Season 3!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Novel Feelings?
The average episode length on Novel Feelings is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of Novel Feelings released?
Episodes of Novel Feelings are typically released every 20 days.
When was the first episode of Novel Feelings?
The first episode of Novel Feelings was released on Nov 3, 2020.
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