Novel Pairings
Novel Pairings is a book podcast by Chelsey and Sara that makes classic literature approachable, pairing classics with new releases and covering Jane Austen, Edith Wharton and others. The show has 171 episodes with an episodic, roughly weekly feed, typical length near 65 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 12,000 per episode, implying a rate of $90 to $300 per episode.
A devoted book audience reading classics and new releases every week
- 555 Apple ratings averaging 4.8 stars signal an engaged listener base.
- Episodes run around 65 minutes, giving sponsors room for a full host-read mid-roll.
- Recap series and reading recommendations suit publishers and bookish brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, book recap series, listener Q&A, new release roundup
- Tone
- conversational, bookish
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover classic novels such as Emma and Sense and Sensibility with no explicit flags.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | novelpairings.libsyn.com/website |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1500764291 |
| RSS feed | novelpairings.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 21 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 166. Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 10 min |
| 165. Celebrate Novel Pairings with Chelsey and Sara with a Farewell Q& | 2025-06-03 | 1 h 6 min |
| 164. Brand New Books with Backlist Pairings: Summer 2025 Edition | 2025-05-20 | 1 h 2 min |
| 163. Reflections on Emma and 250 years of Jane Austen | 2025-05-06 | 56 min |
| 162. Emma by Jane Austen Recap Six: A Perfect Union | 2025-04-15 | 1 h 22 min |
| 161. Emma by Jane Austen Recap Five: Badly Done, Emma | 2025-04-08 | 1 h 9 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Welcome to Novel Pairings, a podcast dedicated to making the classics readable, relevant, and fun. As two nerdy bookworms, we appreciate the role of classic lit, but we but we won't get too academic about it. We'll talk about the books we love and the books we loath, and help stock your TBR pile with old and new reads for every literary taste.
About Novel Pairings
Novel Pairings is a book podcast hosted by Chelsey and Sara, two readers who make classic literature approachable and relevant. According to the show's website, the podcast pairs classics with brand new releases and recommends books for a range of literary tastes. The feed lists 171 episodes, with a typical episode running about 65 minutes and a stated cadence of roughly one episode per week.
The show has an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 555 ratings, according to Apple Podcasts. Listener size is an estimate only: about 5,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, based on the rating count. Sponsors were not seen in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll would cost an estimated $90 to $300 per episode on Starbooked. This suits book publishers, bookish subscription brands and reading apps looking for an engaged literary audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Novel Pairings can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Novel Pairings
How much does Novel Pairings charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates $90 to $300 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing is set with the show.
What is Novel Pairings about?
Novel Pairings is a book podcast that makes classic literature readable and fun, pairing classics with new releases and recommending books across many tastes.
How do I contact Novel Pairings about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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