On this journey, I’m joined by Safiya as we discuss
- What we can learn when we consider the impact of events across generations;
- Taking an intimate look at history;
- Popularity and book descriptions.
Theme/focus: Multigenerational Sagas
Find out more about Safiya in her guest profile here.
Safiya’s choices
- Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa
- Lyrics Alley by Leila Aboulela
- The Family Tree by Sairish Hussain
What Safiya would like to read next: Roots by Alex Haley
Amina’s choices
- Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
- The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri
- Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
What Amina would like to read next: The Blue Between Sky and Water by Susan Abulhawa
Other books mentioned
- The Plague of Doves by Louise Erdrich
Episodes mentioned
- Ep. 13. India: The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri
- Ep. 18. Sweden: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
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