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brb crying014: parents are people? / hammy pt 1Arns is distraught over A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza and the tender words our parents leave unspoken. Nins eases us into Act 1 of the most millennial musical of all time: Hamilton.Content warning: grief, lossReferenced in this episode: A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen MirzaPodcast "BOOKS WITH JEN" ep 12 ft. Fatima Farheen MirzaFatima Farheen Mirza on "A Place For Us" at the 2018 Miami Book FairHamilton: An American Musical"Hamilton: Casting After Colorblindness", Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic0:00 - Intro9:43 - Arns: A Place f...2024-10-0857 min
Brown History PodcastEP 67: Fatima Farheen MirzaFatima is the acclaimed author of the New York Times Bestseller novel, ‘A Place for Us’, which offers a profound and deeply insightful look into the lives of an Indian-American Muslim family navigating their cultural and personal identities in contemporary America. Her debut work has garnered praise for its richly drawn characters and its ability to capture the intricacies of family dynamics and the immigrant experience. In the latest episode, we sit down with Fatima Farheen Mirza and dive into her creative process, the themes she explores in her work, and her journey as a writer.In addi...2024-05-2740 min
Brown History PodcastFatima Farheen MirzaToday, we have the pleasure of welcoming Fatima Farheen Mirza to our podcast. Fatima is the acclaimed author of the New York Times Bestseller novel, 'A Place for Us', which offers a profound and deeply insightful look into the lives of an Indian-American Muslim family navigating their cultural and personal identities in contemporary America. Her debut work has garnered praise for its richly drawn characters and its ability to capture the intricacies of family dynamics and the immigrant experience. In the latest episode, we sit down with author Fatima Farheen Mirza and dive into her creative process, the themes...2024-05-2740 min
Book Talk, etc.⭐ The 5+ Star Challenge ⭐Send us a textIn Episode 139 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share their possible 5+ star reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about trying to find 5-star reads. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode!**If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed, What's in the M...2024-02-201h 04Book Talk, etc.Complicated Love StoriesSend us a textIn Episode 138 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee share their recent complicated love story reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about what makes a good complicated story. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode!**If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and bonus episodes, including Books We DNFed, W...2024-02-1356 min
Thoughts from a Page PodcastKelly Hooker - Standout Debut NovelsIn this episode, Kelly and I chat about standout debut novels.Kelly’s selections:
Lucky Girl by Irene Muchemi Ndirtu
How To Be Remembered by Michael Thompson
Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
Last Summer On State Street by Toya Wolfe
Shadows Of Pecan Hollow by Caroline Frost
Landslide by Susan Conley
Raft of Stars by Andrew J. Graff
Shiner by Amy Jo Burns
A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza
I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes
2024 preview: Northwoods by Amy Pease Cindy’s selections:
Banyan Moon by Thao Thai
The Golden Spoon by Jessa...2023-11-2842 min
Mostly FictionalEp. 36: Hallie Has a Huge Book Haul and We Choose Our #TenBeforeTheEndHallie has nine books to haul and Pam lets Hallie choose one of her final reads of the year.Books mentioned, in orderThe Berry Pickers by Amanda PetersThe Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki TsujimuraThe School for Good Mothers by Jessamine ChanYou Have to Be Prepared to Die Before You Can Begin to Live: Ten Weeks in Birmingham That Changed America by Paul KixLady Chatterley’s Lover by DH LawrencePeople of the Book by Geraldine BrooksInterpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa LahiriPossession by...2023-11-0857 min
Zwei Seiten - Der Podcast über Bücher | WDRGeschwister – über eine ganz besondere BeziehungDieses Mal geht es um ein oft gewünschtes Thema: die Menschen, mit denen wir uns die Eltern teilen und deshalb oft auch große Teile unseres Lebens. Wir sprechen über Eifersucht und Konkurrenz, über Verantwortung füreinander und einen unteilbaren Pfannkuchen. Außerdem klären wir darüber auf, warum Einzelkinder vielleicht doch nichts verpassen, wenn sie ohne Geschwister aufwachsen und natürlich stehen auch im Zentrum dieser Folge zwei Bücher.
Mona empfiehlt: „Worauf wir hoffen“ von Fatima Farheen Mirza
Christine empfiehlt: „Brüderchen“ von Clara Dupont-Monod
In beiden Geschichten geht es um jeweils drei Geschwister, die unterschiedlicher nicht sein könnten...2023-09-0545 minZwei Seiten - Der Podcast über Bücher | WDRAngst – über das, wovor wir uns fürchtenSpinnen, Flugzeuge, Enge, Geldsorgen, Zukunft, Krieg, Sterben. Es gibt so vieles, wovor wir Menschen Angst haben, und von Anfang an war uns klar: diesem Gefühl möchten wir eine unserer Folgen widmen. Zu Beginn gehen wir die zehn größten Ängste der Deutschen durch und reden darüber, wie sehr sie uns jeweils betreffen. Danach besprechen wir wie immer zwei Bücher zum Thema, die wir uns gegenseitig rausgesucht haben:
Christine empfiehlt: „Königin außer Dienst“ von Martine Bijl
Mona empfiehlt: „Kukolka“ von Lana Lux
Beide Bücher haben es in sich und behandeln das Thema „Angst“ auf unterschiedliche Weise...2023-08-2950 min
First Pages Readings PodcastEpisode 58: FictionIn this episode, the first page of three novels will be read:At Dusk by Hwang Sok-Yong, translated by Sora Kim-RussellA Place for Us by Fatima Farheen MirzaMy Heart by Semezdin Mehmedinovic, translated by Celia Hawkesworth2023-08-0309 min
Poured OverElysha Chang and Sarah Jessica Parker on A QUITTER'S PARADISEElysha Chang’s debut, A Quitter’s Paradise, is the story of one woman’s journey through family secrets, grief and love told with humor and heart. Chang and her publisher, Sarah Jessica Parker, join us live at Barnes & Noble Union Square to talk about the challenges of writing this novel, what they look for in books, getting into the publishing industry and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasio...2023-06-2438 minMostly FictionalEp. 15: Pairing Songs with Books, Plus an Awards UpdateIn this episode, Pam and Hallie talk about recent book awards and pair off songs and books to fill your TBR and playlists.Books mentioned, in order:Trust by Hernan DiazDemon Copperhead by BarbaraBoulder by Eva Baltasar, translated from Catalan by Julia SanchesWhale by Cheon Myeong-kwan, translated from Korean by Chi-Young KimThe Gospel According to the New World by Maryse Condé, translated from French by Richard PhilcoxStanding Heavy by GauZ’, translated from Ivoirian by Frank WynneTime Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov, translated from Bulgarian by Angela Rod...2023-05-2450 min
Everyone Loved It But MeAre You there God? It's Me, Margaret: RevisitedLisa discusses the popular book Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. The New York Times shares how Judy Blume finally convinced Hollywood to turn her book into a movie.Lisa speaks with Annie B. Jones, who owns The Bookshelf in Thomasville, Georgia. Annie hosts the From the Front Porch Podcast where she discusses business and life in the South. In this article, author Blume shares how she came up with the novel. Time Magazine ranked the book in the top 100 best books released since 1923. This article discusses unique facts about the book. ...2023-04-2652 min
In the Arena with the Eyre Sisters22. Adult Kids: Parenting/Coaching/CheeringParenting adult kids is a whole new ballgame, folks! We talk about how our parents approached parenting us in our adulthood then Saren and Shawni share their experiences with adult kids as they've moved from parenting to coaching to cheerleading. Saydi chimes in with a lot of great questions she's been thinking about as her oldest is about to head off to college soon. Do you have adult kids? What works for you? Share your ideas and thoughts on Instagram @eyresisters. Show Notes: Grandparenting course by our parents Shawni’s post on parenting adul...2023-03-211h 04
Literature & Libations27.5 Adding To Your TBR: Notable Debut NovelsIn this week’s bonus episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss more debut novels that you should add to your TBR! Plus, Taylor reveals her criminal past…Books, etc. discussed in this episode:Sense and Sensibility by Jane AustenEileen by Ottessa MoshfeghLincoln in the Bardo by George SaundersThe Tiger’s Wife by Tea ObrehtNightbitch by Rachel YoderT...2023-01-3136 min