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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. 18. Sweden: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
On this journey: What makes a book become popular? Novels: entertainment vs. education. Where's the balance? Why we need editors. Book in focus: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg...
Ep. 17. Colombia: Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras
On this journey: Do we need background knowledge to read critically? An exploration of childhood trauma. Complex background characters. Book in focus: Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas...
Ep. 16. Mexico/USA: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
On this journey: Writers inspire writing. So much emotion in so few words. What are the limits of Young Adult fiction? Book in focus: The House on Mango Street by Sandra...
Ep. 15. Mexico/USA: Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
On this journey: Free audiobooks from your local library! How to explore two sides of a political story with respect. There's plenty left to learn from children's books. Book in focus:...
Ep. 13. India: The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri
On this journey: You know downloading PDF copies of books is stealing, right? Communists in India?! Parenting means breaking your own heart. Book in focus: The Lowland by Jhumpa...
Ep. 12. Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan: The Dead Lake by Hamid Ismailov
On this journey I'm joined by Houda: Rating books from the heart. Cultural exploration is not always in our comfort zones. We don't know what's real anymore! Book in focus: The Dead Lake by...
Ep. 11. Pakistan: The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid
On this journey I'm joined by Assia: What happens when you're not the reader the book was written for? Muslim representation in popular literature in the West. We need emotional connection! Book in...
Podcast: Ep. 10. Kyrgyzstan: Jamilia by Chingiz Aïtmatov
On this journey: How much use are the quotes on book covers? Writer's conflict: representing reality vs. being a moral voice. Floating along in a rural Kyrgyz summer. Book in focus: Jamilia by...
Ep. 7. Yemen: Banipal 36: Literature in Yemen Today
Pride, power and poverty. Book in focus: Banipal 36: Literature in Yemen Today