Description

In this episode we talk about our October translated tale Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo and translated by Jamie Chang. We chat about translated books and what they can teach us about different cultures as well as our own, and Jen and Mags finally get to discuss a book they have different opinions on.

Books Mentioned:

• Blindness by José Saramago
• Everyday Sexism by Laura Bates 
• Fix The System, Not The Women by Laura Bates 
• Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
• I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Sehee

References:

• Breaking Down Patriarchy podcast episode with Jamie Chang 
• Gender pay gap in South Korea 
• Article about Molka, the spy cam problem in South Korea 
• Kpop Bookshelf podcast episodes about Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982: Part 1 & Part 2 

Join us for our colourful December book club book Of Monsters And Mainframes by Barbara Truelove!

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