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Brown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadTell me how to be, by Neel PatelWE'RE BACK!! And we got an incredible book discussion for you on "Tell me how to be" by Neel Patel.   Tell me how to be is a story about Akash, an Indian American who lives in LA. He feels an immense shame and guilt about being gay. When his mother tells him she is selling the family home, Akash must return to Illinois to confront his demons and the painful memory of a sexual awakening that became a nightmare. Akash's mum, Renu, is also plagued by guilt. She had it all: doting husband, beautiful house, healthy sons. B...2022-06-2841 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadBurnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, by Amelia & Emily NagoskiWe are back after a long break! Our first book of season 3 is Burnout: The secret to unlocking the stress cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski. This groundbreaking book explains why women experience burnout differently than men—and provides a simple, science-based plan to help women minimize stress, manage emotions, and live a more joyful life.  We discuss the burnout that we experienced that forced us to go on a break, the signs that we encountered that made us identify that we were in a burnout and amazing insights from the book like "the mad woman in the attic", "hum...2022-02-2848 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadAuthor Interview: Soniah Kamal (Unmarriageable)In this episode, we are in conversation with Soniah Kamal, a Pakistani-American writer who is the author of two novels: An Isolated Incident and Unmarriageable. We talk about Jane Austen's classic, the South Asian culture, and the many parallels between the book and real-life, writing life, and much more!2021-10-1828 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadUnmarriageable, by Soniah KamalOur episode today is full of laughs! We discuss our favorite and not-so-favorite characters from #SoniahKamal's retelling of #PrideAndPrejudice, called #Unmarriageable. This Pakistani spin on the #JaneAusten classic is hilarious, witty, and thought-provoking at the same time. Listen now to hear us discuss the many parallels between this book and the South Asian culture: weird universal truths, societal expectations, parental excuses, the fixation of the culture with marriage, and much more! www.browngirlsread.com  - instagram.com/browngirlsreadpod - twitter.com/browngirlsread1 - linktr.ee/browngirlsread2021-10-0432 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadNadia Hashimi (Author Interview)In today's episode, Daman and Khyati talk to Nadia Hashimi about her latest book Sparks like Stars, the stereotypes that both readers and writers can perpetuate, the current situation in Afghanistan with its impact on Afghans all over the world, and more.  www.browngirlsread.com  - instagram.com/browngirlsreadpod - twitter.com/browngirlsread1 - linktr.ee/browngirlsread2021-09-2029 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadSparks like Stars, by Nadia HashimiIn this episode, Daman & Khyati discuss Nadia Hashimi's latest novel: Sparks like Stars, along with the current situation and history of Afghanistan.  www.browngirlsread.com  - instagram.com/browngirlsreadpod - twitter.com/browngirlsread1 - linktr.ee/browngirlsread2021-09-0618 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadCaste, by Isabel WilkersonIn this episode, Daman & Khyati discuss the complexities of caste in India and racism in America, and how they are the two sides of the same coin. This discussion brings up several important issues, including the gatekeeping by dominant castes, normalized yet unfair behaviors, and also how understanding this framework allows us to understand other caste systems, which are more popularly called the "-isms", including sexism, and ableism. They also discuss the 2016 election and the rise of hate crimes in America, the power struggle that was behind several events, and the connection between caste and race. About t...2021-08-1640 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadBraving the Wilderness, by Brene BrownIn this episode, Daman & Khyati discuss what braving and wilderness mean to them, and our common human journey to find belonging. They also touch upon the loneliness that immigrants face, the lack of belonging kids feel in South Asian families, and more! About the book: In Braving the Wilderness, Brown redefines what it means to truly belong in an age of increased polarization. With her trademark mix of research, storytelling, and honesty, Brown will again change the cultural conversation while mapping a clear path to true belonging. If you like this episode, please leave a 5...2021-08-1620 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadThe Courage to Be Disliked, by Fumitake Koga and Ichiro KishimiIn this episode, Daman & Khyati discuss the inferiority complex that social media brings, trauma and its role in shaping lives, the importance of separation of tasks in a parent-child relationship, how meaning and purpose have the power to get us out of depression and the lows of life, and several other things come up as they talk, such as Elon Musk, Ed-Tech and more! About the book: The Courage to be Disliked shows you how to unlock the power within yourself to become your best and truest self, change your future and find lasting happiness. Using the...2021-07-0522 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadCarry On Warrior, by Glennon DoyleIn this episode, hosts Daman Tiwana & Khyati Thakur discuss birthdays and the crazy love some people have for their special day, relationships & intimacy, addiction & alcoholism in South Asia, with Glennon Doyle's Carry On Warrior: An inspirational, sidesplittingly funny exploration of the power of living with love, forgiveness, and honesty. If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1 for updates on future episodes, and on our YouTube channel, Brown Girls Read for more content. You can also support us at patreon.com/browngirlsread a...2021-06-2116 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadCheryl Strayed (Brown Girls Happy Hour)Did you know that we also host virtual happy hours where we invite authors & talk about books and lives? We still can't believe that we had the honor of having Cheryl Strayed as our guest. Listen to our conversation, and follow @browngirlshappyhour on Instagram for more cocktails and conversations with your favorite authors! If you like this episode, please leave a  5-star review and a comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1 for updates on future episodes, and on our YouTube channel, Brown Girls Read for more content. You can also support us at...2021-06-0724 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadChitra Divakaruni (Author Interview)In this episode, author Chitra Divakaruni & hosts Daman Tiwana & Khyati Thakur discuss The Palace of Illusions, which offers a woman’s take on the timeless tale  of Mahabharata. Narrated by Panchaali, wife of the five Pandava  brothers, the novel traces her life from fiery birth and lonely  childhood, where her beloved brother is her only true companion; through  her complicated friendship with the enigmatic Krishna; to marriage,  motherhood, and her secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her  husbands’ most dangerous enemy. If you like this episode, please leave a  5-star review and a comment. Follow us on Instagram...2021-05-2426 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadThe Palace of Illusions, by Chitra DivakaruniIn this episode, hosts Daman Tiwana & Khyati Thakur discuss The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Divakaruni, which offers a woman’s take on the timeless tale of Mahabharata. Narrated by Panchaali, wife of the five Pandava brothers, the novel traces her life from fiery birth and lonely childhood, where her beloved brother is her only true companion; through her complicated friendship with the enigmatic Krishna; to marriage, motherhood, and her secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands’ most dangerous enemy. If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a comment. Follow us on Inst...2021-05-1031 minBetween Friends: Conversations with MaitriBetween Friends: Conversations with Maitri15. How movies and media shape our culture, with Khyati Thakur & Tushar MalikIn this episode, Daman Tiwana is in conversation with two community members, Khyati Thakur and Tushar Malik, about how media and movies influence our thinking, normalize certain behaviors, and eventually shape our culture. Influences, both positive and negative, come in all shapes and forms, like the movies that we watch whether Bollywood or Hollywood, music videos, lyrics, ads, tv shows, magazines— the list is long and some of the messages end up being toxic for our minds, our relationships, and even our future generations, and it's imperative to be selective about the content that we allow our minds to co...2021-05-0750 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadUnfinished, by Priyanka ChopraIn this episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur discuss Priyanka Chopra's refreshing memoir and also share their stories and experiences, and talk about beauty pageants, the importance of confidence in achieving our goals, the role parents can play in our journey, Koffee with Karan, and a lot more! If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1 for updates on future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more content. You can also support us at patreon.com/bro...2021-04-2629 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadRishi Reddi (Author Interview)In this  episode, we talk to the author of the book Karma and Other Stories: Rishi Reddi, and discussSouth Asian literature, her books and the process of developing these stories, and more! If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a  comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1 for  updates on future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more content. You can also support us at patreon.com/browngirlsread and get access to exclusive content! Show notes: https://browngirlsread.wordpress.com 2021-04-1221 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadKarma & other stories, by Rishi ReddiKarma and other stories is a collection of seven short stories about different individuals from the South Asian diaspora. The three stories that we have picked portray women in different stages of their lives. Through their stories, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur share their stories and experiences, and talk about gender discrimination in South Asian communities, a lot of taboos like divorce, sexual harassment aka eve-teased in India, and a lot of other issues that this book highlights. If you like this episode, please  leave a 5-star review and a comment. Follow us on Instagram @bro...2021-03-2924 minThe SSR PodcastThe SSR PodcastEpisode 137: FrindleOn Episode 137, Frindle by Andrew Clements takes the stage! Frindle chronicles the adventures of a fifth-grader named Nick Allen who turns his community upside down when he decides to start using the word “frindle” to describe pens. On this episode, Alli shares why this book is so close to her heart and talks with her guests about troublemakers, cultural differences in the classroom, double standards, strict teachers, the power of a villain, and more. Daman and Khyati are the hosts of Brown Girls Read. On every episode, they discuss the books they’re reading, as well as their...2021-03-1658 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadEve Rodsky (Author Interview)In this episode, we talk to the author of the book Fair Play: Eve Rodsky, and discuss unequal division of unpaid labor that is unfortunately gendered, the fair play system that gives us a chance to rectify this wrong, how personal is political and political is personal for us, the importance of values, and of course, books! If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a  comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1 for  updates on future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more content. You can al...2021-03-1535 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadFair Play, by Eve RodskyIn this   episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur share their stories  and experiences, with the book Fair Play by Eve Rodsky. If you like this episode, please  leave a 5-star review and a   comment.   Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1  for updates on future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more content. You can also support us at patreon.com/browngirlsread and get access to exclusive content! Show notes: https://browngirlsread.wordpress.com2021-03-0123 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadSaumya Dave (Author Interview)In this episode, we talk to the author of the book Well Behaved Indian Women: Saumya Dave. We discuss relationships, brown culture, Saumya's future projects, and also the cast of a well behaved indian women movie.  If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a  comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1 for  updates on future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more content. You can also support us at patreon.com/browngirlsread and get access to exclusive content! Show notes: https://browngirlsread.wordpress.com2021-02-1524 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadWell Behaved Indian Women, by Saumya DaveIn this  episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur share their stories and experiences, with the book Well Behaved Indian Women by  Saumya Dave. If you like this episode, please  leave a 5-star review and a  comment.   Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1  for updates on future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more content. You can also support us at patreon.com/browngirlsread and get access to exclusive content! Show notes: https://browngirlsread.wordpress.com2021-02-0117 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadChelsea Fagan (Author Interview)In this  episode, we have invited the author of the book The Financial Diet: Chelsea Fagan. We discuss TFD, personal finances, FIRE path, books & much more!  If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a  comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1 for  updates on future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more content. You can also support us at patreon.com/browngirlsread and get access to exclusive content! Show notes: https://browngirlsread.wordpress.com2021-01-1820 minRaise Your WordsRaise Your WordsEpisode Eight: Rendezvous with Brown Girls ReadAmani and Andrea (the hosts of Raise Your Words) interview Daman and Khyati from Brown Girls Read. They talk about what it’s like to start a podcast and advice for those who want to start their own podcast. They also talk about mocktail & cocktail recipes that you can try at home to ring in the new year!2021-01-1137 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadThe Financial Diet, by Chelsea Fagan & Lauren Ver HageWe start 2021 on a note of self improvement— In this  episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur share their stories and experiences, with the book The Financial Diet by Chelsea Fagan & Lauren Ver Hage. If  you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a  comment.   Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1  for updates on  future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more  content. You can also support us at patreon.com/browngirlsread and get access to exclusive content! Show notes: https://browngirlsread.wordpress.com2021-01-0423 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadMegha Majumdar (Author Interview)In this episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur are in  conversation with Megha Majumdar, the author of the book A Burning—  a story of three characters (Jivan,  PT sir, and Lovely) who seek to rise in some way—to the middle class, to  political power, to fame in the movies—but a catastrophe changes their  lives. If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a  comment.  Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1  for updates on  future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more  content. You can also suppo...2020-12-2123 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadA Burning, by Megha MajumdarIn this episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur share their stories, culture and experiences, with the book A Burning by Megha Majumdar. If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a  comment.  Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1  for updates on  future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more  content.  You can also support us at patreon.com/browngirlsread and get access to exclusive content! Show notes: https://browngirlsread.wordpress.com2020-12-0722 minSemi-TogetherSemi-TogetherEp. 45: Building Atomic Habits, with Brown Girls ReadMelia and Gill interview Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur, hosts of the excellent podcast Brown Girls Read. They chat about books, cocktails, and cultural differences – plus the habit-changing strategies that have helped them the most after reading the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. Daman and Khyati met for the first time at a women’s book club meetup and started their podcast earlier this year. Both Daman and Khyati lived in India until they moved to the US for their masters programs, and their discussions about books are through the lens of their unique perspectives and expe...2020-11-2758 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadArlan Hamilton (Author Interview)In this episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur are in conversation with, the author of the book It's About Damn Time, Arlan Hamilton. It's About Damn Time is a memoir from Arlan Hamilton who is a black, gay woman who broke into the boys' club of Silicon Valley comes an empowering guide to finding your voice, working your way into any room you want to be in, and achieving your own dreams. Listen in to hear the author's inspiration behind the book and key insights into major events in the book.  If you like this episode, please leave a 5...2020-11-2325 minConversation ex NihiloConversation ex NihiloCreative Reading (with Daman & Khyati)Billy speaks with Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur hosts of the podcast Brown Girls Read about the importance of reading, tragedy fueled creativity and what else? Culture. Indian vs. American. Daman and Khyati give their impressions about American culture from an immigrant's point of view and discuss their early memories of reading. The conversation takes some interesting turns into drug/alcohol abuse and their affects on creativity.  2020-11-131h 02Brown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadIt's About Damn Time, by Arlan HamiltonIn this episode,  our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur share their stories, their culture, and their experiences, with the book It's About Damn Time, by Arlan Hamilton. It's About Damn Time is a memoir from Arlan Hamilton who is a black, gay woman who broke into the boys' club of Silicon Valley comes an empowering guide to finding your voice, working your way into any room you want to be in, and achieving your own dreams. If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a  comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @brown...2020-11-0933 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadShobha Rao (Author Interview)In this episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur are in conversation with the author of the book Girls Burn Brighter, Shobha Rao. Listen in to hear the author's inspiration behind the book and key insights into major events in the book. If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a  comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1 for updates on  future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more  content. Show notes: https://browngirlsread.wordpress.com2020-10-2641 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadGirls Burn Brighter, by Shobha RaoIn this episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur share their stories, their culture and their experiences, and their friendship, with the  book Girls Burn Brighter by Shobha Rao. If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a  comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1 for updates on  future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more  content. Show notes: https://browngirlsread.wordpress.com2020-10-1230 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadBig Friendship, by Aminatou Sow & Ann FriedmanIn this  episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur share their stories,  their culture and their experiences, and their friendship, with the book Big Friendship by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman. If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a  comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1 for updates on  future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more  content. Show notes: https://browngirlsread.wordpress.com2020-09-2821 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadLearned Optimism, by Martin Seligman (ft. Wisdom from a Humble Jellyfish, by Rani Shah)In this episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur share their stories, their culture and their experiences with Learned Optimism, written by Martin Seligman. We also discuss a creative and different perspective on Learned Optimism by Rani Shah in her book Wisdom from a Humble Jellyfish. If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a  comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1 for updates on  future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more  content. Show notes: https://browngirlsread.wordpress.com2020-09-1422 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadSerena Kaur (Author Interview)In this episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur are in conversation with author Serena Kaur about South Asian Culture and her debut novel, All The Words Unspoken, which is a love story that  challenges our  preconceptions of relationships and shows us that the  choices we make  have implications and ramifications far beyond the  horizon we can see. If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a  comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1 for updates on  future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more  content. Show notes: https://browngirlsread.wordpres2020-08-3123 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadAll The Words Unspoken, by Serena KaurIn  this episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur share their stories, their culture, and their experiences with Serena Kaur's debut novel, All The Words Unspoken, which is a love story that challenges our  preconceptions of relationships and shows us that the choices we make  have implications and ramifications far beyond the horizon we can see. If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a  comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1 for updates on  future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more  content. Show notes: https://browngirlsread.wordpress.com2020-08-1728 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadI Feel Bad About My Neck, by Nora EphronIn  this episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur share  their stories, their culture and their experiences with Nora Ephron's collection of personal essays: I Feel Bad About My Neck. Utterly courageous, wickedly funny, and unexpectedly moving in its truth telling, I Feel Bad About My Neck is a book of wisdom, advice, and laugh-out-loud moments, a scrumptious, irresistible treat. If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a  comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1 for updates on  future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more  content. Show notes: https...2020-08-0324 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadAtomic Habits, by James ClearIn this episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur share their stories, their culture and their experiences with James Clear's bestselling self-improvement book: Atomic Habits. If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a  comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1 for updates on  future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more  content. Show notes: https://browngirlsread.wordpress.com/2020/07/20/atomic-habits-by-james-clear/2020-07-2020 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadAlka Joshi (Author Interview)In  this episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur discuss The Henna Artist with the creator of The Henna Artist: Alka Joshi. Together, they share  their stories, their culture and their experiences. If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a  comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter @browngirlsread1 for updates on  future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more  content.2020-07-0837 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadThe Henna Artist, by Alka JoshiIn this episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur share their stories, their culture and their experiences with Alka Joshi's  bestseller— The Henna Artist. If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a  comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter #browngirlsread1 for updates on  future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more  content. Show Notes: https://browngirlsread.wordpress.com/2020/07/12/the-henna-artist-by-alka-joshi/2020-07-0121 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadUntamed, by Glennon DoyleIn  this episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur share their  stories, their culture and their experiences with Glennon Doyle's bestselling memoir— Untamed. If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a  comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod and Twitter #browngirlsread1 for updates on  future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more  content.2020-06-1021 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadDifficult Women, by Roxane GayIn  this episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur share their  stories, their culture and their experiences with a collection of short storied by Roxane Gay— Difficult Women.   If you like this episode, please leave a  5-star review and a comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod  for updates on future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more content.2020-05-2736 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadIkigai, by Hector GarciaIn  this episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur share their  stories, their culture and their experiences with Ikigai, Hector Garcia's bestselling book.  If you like this episode, please leave a  5-star review and a comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod for updates on future episodes, and on our YouTube channel Brown Girls Read for more content! https://browngirlsread.wordpress.com/2020/05/19/ikigai-by-hector-garcia/ Sponsorships: on for this episode2020-05-1034 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadThe Power, by Naomi AldermanIn this episode, our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur share their stories, their culture and their experiences with Power, through Naomi Alderman's bestselling novel.  If you like this episode, please leave a 5-star review and a comment. Follow us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod for updates on future episodes! Episode notes: https://browngirlsread.wordpress.com/2020/04/20/the-power-by-naomi-alderman/2020-04-2031 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadWhat I Know Now: Letters to My Younger Self, by Ellyn SpraginsIn this moving collection, forty-one famous women write letters to the women they once were, filled with advice and insights they wish they had had when they were younger. Our hosts Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur bring their favorites to you in this podcast episode.  If you could send a letter back through time to your younger self, what would the letter say? Share with us on Instagram @browngirlsreadpod or you can email us at browngirlsreadpodcast@gmail.com  Keep Listening!2020-03-2331 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadWild, by Cheryl StrayedIn this episode, Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur discuss Cheryl Strayed's memoir: Wild. Tune in to listen our Brown Girls talk about their experiences and their favorite parts from the book.2020-03-0228 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadA Thousand Splendid Suns, by Khaled Hosseini (Part 2)In this episode, Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur continue their discussion of Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns.2020-02-1630 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadA Thousand Splendid Suns, by Khaled Hosseini (Part 1)In this episode, Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur discuss Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns.2020-02-1038 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadBecoming, by Michelle ObamaJoin our hosts, Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur, in their discussion of Michelle Obama's memoir— Becoming. Show notes: https://bit.ly/2S5WODV2020-01-0132 minBrown Girls ReadBrown Girls ReadTrailer — Brown Girls ReadJoin Daman Tiwana and Khyati Thakur as they bring their favorite books to you. Brown Girls Read premiers January 1st, 2020!2019-12-2800 min