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Podcast Episodes
Once a month, I discuss a new book, sometimes with a guest, and explore the themes it evokes, what it has taught me and anything else that comes up! Sometimes, we also explore a theme in our themed episodes.
Book and guest details, all the books mentioned in an episode and related resources can be found in the episode blog posts.
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Book-Focused Episodes
Ep. 30. Canada: Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin
On this journey I'm joined by Safiya: Do we read certain book genres more critically than others? Workplace struggles: a Muslim experience. When a character's transformation makes us go "hmm..."!...
Ep. 29. Malaysia: The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf
On this journey I'm joined by Sofina: Exploring Malaysia's ethnic landscape, Tackling mental disorders in literature, Navigating sensitive historical events. Find out more about Sofina in her guest...
Podcast: Ep. 27. Algeria/UK: A Hen in the Wardrobe by Wendy Meddour
On this journey: Why read children's books? Representing diversity within minority communities. Seeing yourself in a book changes everything. Book in focus: A Hen in the Wardrobe by Wendy...
Ep. 26. Morocco/USA: The Moor’s Account by Laila Lalami
On this journey I'm joined by Zakia, The manifestations of power extend beyond physical influence. Can fiction fill the silences in history's narratives? Projecting today's perspectives onto a...
Ep. 25. Japan: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata (Japan)
On this journey: Book blurbs destroy books! What is a "good job"? Humans are social beings. Book in focus: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
Ep. 24. Algeria: Au Café by Mohammed Dib (Part 2/2) ft. Assia
On this journey, I'm joined by Assia: How do we decide what misrepresentation looks like? These elections are not for you. Do you have to understand everything you read? Because we don't! Book in...
Ep. 23. Algeria: Au Café by Mohammed Dib (Part 1/2) ft. Assia
On this journey I'm joined by Assia: Are we more critical of writers from our own social groups? Discover Western Algeria. This writer expects you to be patient! Book in focus: Au Café by Mohammed...
Ep. 22. USA: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
On this journey: What is it about "self-help" books? Respect the teacher? The place for traditional values today. Book in focus: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom (USA)
Ep. 21. China: China in Ten Words by Hua Yu
On this journey: Do you think about the author's personal bias when reading? An unusual style of exploring autobiography and history. Putting an author in a box. And an announcement! Book in focus:...