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Bestsellers & BrewsThe Lion Women of Tehran - Marjan KamaliEpisode Overview
In this episode, TS analyzes Marjan Kamali's bestselling novel The Lion Women of Tehran. This examination explores the powerful friendship between two Iranian women set against the backdrop of three transformative decades in Tehran, from the 1950s through the Islamic Revolution and beyond.
Key Topics Covered
The premise and historical context of The Lion Women of Tehran
Character analysis of Ellie and Homa and their complex friendship
The "lioness" metaphor and its significance
Iranian political history and how it shapes the characters' lives
The betrayal that fractures the friendship and its consequences
Structural issues with the...2025-05-1534 min
Mark As Read4.4 The Lion Women of Tehran4.4 The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan KamaliThis is my favorite type of historical fiction. Kamali takes a tumultuous period in the history of Tehran and explores it through the lens of two women growing up in this society. It is part history, part political narrative, and a lot of interpersonal dynamics between two friends dealing with their changing lives and country. Also check out the Pink Card podcast for another perspective on this historical moment. If you want to watch this episode, you now can on our YouTube channel or listen here as alw...2025-05-0226 min
Bookreporter Talks ToBookaccino Live Book Group: Marjan KamaliMarjan Kamali joined us for April’s “Bookaccino Live” Book Group to discuss THE LION WOMEN OF TEHRAN. This national bestseller and a 2024 Bookreporter Bets On selection is a heartfelt novel of friendship, betrayal and redemption set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran. Marjan talks about her inspiration for the book, which came from a childhood friendship. She also explains how she developed the storyline and fleshed it out from there. And in addition to sharing her writing process, Marjan fills us in on what she is working on now. Our Latest “Bookreporter Talks To” Interviews: Nita...2025-04-301h 02
Books and BobaThe Stationery Shop by Marjan KamaliOn this episode, we discuss our March 2025 book club pick The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamal, a sweeping historical & contemporary novel about a woman who meets her first love again 60 years ago after he stood her up on the day of their marriage in the midst of political upheaval in 1953 Tehran. Join us as we dive into this not-quite second chance romance as we discuss our own thoughts on the existence of destiny and true loves.Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authorsSupport the...2025-03-291h 15
Book Read Online - au90310210Book ~ The Lion Women of Tehran PDF Free Download - Marjan KamaliDownload or Read Online # The Lion Women of Tehran Free Book (PDF ePub Mobi) - Marjan Kamali, A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK 'As heart-wrenching as it is achingly beautiful' Sadeqa Johnson, author of The House of Eve 'Heartbreaking and life affirming' Adrienne Brodeur, author of Little Monsters 'Courage, friendship, loyalty, hardship, love – this novel has everything'... Download >> https://get.eibok.com/au-6736409144/the-lion-women-of-tehran-marjan-kamali-soundon.html2025-02-0100 min
Let’s Try That AgainLion WomenFor this last episode of 2024 I had the great pleasure of sitting down with Marjan Kamali, the author of one of the best-selling novels of the year, "The Lion Women of Tehran." The novel, which spans three tumultuous and transformative decades of Iranian history, centers on the friendship between two women, Ellie and Homa, as they grow up, grow close, and then grow apart: "Together, the two young women come of age and pursue their own goals for meaningful futures. But as the political turmoil in Iran builds to a breaking point, one earth-shattering betrayal will have enormous consequences."...2024-12-3055 min
Historical Happy HourThe Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan KamaliMarjan Kamali joins Jane Healey to talk about her latest novel, The Lion Women of Tehran. From the nationally bestselling author of the “powerful, heartbreaking” (Shelf Awareness) The Stationery Shop, a heartfelt, epic new novel of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran.2024-12-1739 min
The Radio 2 Book ClubAuthor Marjan Kamali discusses her new novel 'The Lion Women Of Tehran'Marjan Kamali joins Sara from Boston USA to talk about her brilliant new novel, 'The Lion Women Of Tehran'. This book has been four years in the making and Marjan is thrilled to have it out in the world. It's a story of friendship, feminism, and political activism, set against three transformative decades in Tehran - and we think it's a cracking read! Marjan interviewed her Mum a lot for research, to learn about Tehran in the 50s and 60s - and also delved into the family recipe book to make the food as authentic...2024-12-1018 min
Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Literature, Literary FictionThe Lion Women of Tehran: The life-affirming BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick by Marjan KamaliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/821787to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Lion Women of Tehran: The life-affirming BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick
Author: Marjan Kamali
Narrator: Mozhan Navabi, Nikki Massoud
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes
Release date: November 21, 2024
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK 'As heart-wrenching as it is achingly beautiful' Sadeqa Johnson, author of The House of Eve 'Heartbreaking and life affirming' Adrienne Brodeur, author of Little Monsters 'Courage, friendship, loyalty, hardship, love – this novel has everything' Mary Beth Keane, Ask Again, Yes From the author of The Stationery Shop of Tehran, a hea...2024-11-2110h 15Access Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+The Lion Women of Tehran: The life-affirming BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick by Marjan KamaliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/821787to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Lion Women of Tehran: The life-affirming BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick
Author: Marjan Kamali
Narrator: Mozhan Navabi, Nikki Massoud
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes
Release date: November 21, 2024
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK 'As heart-wrenching as it is achingly beautiful' Sadeqa Johnson, author of The House of Eve 'Heartbreaking and life affirming' Adrienne Brodeur, author of Little Monsters 'Courage, friendship, loyalty, hardship, love – this novel has everything' Mary Beth Keane, Ask Again, Yes From the author of The Stationery Shop of Tehran, a heart...2024-11-2110h 15Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalThe Lion Women of Tehran: The life-affirming BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick by Marjan KamaliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/821787to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Lion Women of Tehran: The life-affirming BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick
Author: Marjan Kamali
Narrator: Mozhan Navabi, Nikki Massoud
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes
Release date: November 21, 2024
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK 'As heart-wrenching as it is achingly beautiful' Sadeqa Johnson, author of The House of Eve 'Heartbreaking and life affirming' Adrienne Brodeur, author of Little Monsters 'Courage, friendship, loyalty, hardship, love – this novel has everything' Mary Beth Keane, Ask Again, Yes From the author of The Stationery Shop of Tehran, a heart...2024-11-2110h 15
What Ya Reading?40. Reading That Brings Joy + Creating Fun Bookish ContentIn today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Bridget to chat about her thoughts on finding joy in reading. Tune in to hear them discuss how Bridget creates a joyful reading experience and her unique approach to content creation. What we talked about: Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 00:41 The joy of reading 12:09 Reading routines 17:00 Balancing heavy reads 23:30 Book expectations 28:59 Thoughts on tropes 32:36 Intention behind content 43:35 Book clubs and buddy reads 47:27 Final recommendations 50:46 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 54:31 Final Thoughts 1:00:47 Books mentioned in this episode: The Instrumentalist by H...2024-10-281h 02
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Historical[French] - La Librairie de Téhéran by Marjan KamaliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/818827to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [French] - La Librairie de Téhéran
Author: Marjan Kamali
Narrator: Anoushka Rava
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 12 minutes
Release date: October 24, 2024
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Dors-tu, ô toi qui m'aimes depuis si longtemps ? Téhéran, 1953. Pour leur fille, les parents de Roya veulent le meilleur : ils l'inscrivent dans le meilleur lycée de la capitale, espérant bien faire d'elle la future Marie Curie de ce monde. Une savante, une intellectuelle, une femme capable de changer le cours de l'histoire. Après ses cours, la jeune fille fréquent...2024-10-249h 12
FVRL ReadRadio PodcastThe Stationery ShopThis episode of Read Radio explores The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali, an emotional read about long lost love with historical elements.
The Stationery Shop is a poignant tale set against the backdrop of 1950s Tehran, exploring love, loss and the enduring power of memories. The story follows Roya, a young woman who falls in love with Bahman in a quaint stationery shop filled with dreams and hopes. As political turmoil and personal tragedies unfold, their love faces unimaginable challenges. Through richly drawn characters and vivid descriptions, Kamali weaves a narrative that reflects on the impact of history on personal...2024-10-1103 min
Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read RecommendationsBFF Book Club - Darkness Calls the Tiger with Janyre Tromp (E106)Send us a textWelcome to today’s episode of Bookish Flights! This is a special one—our first BFF Book Club Meeting! The BFF Book Club is a monthly literary adventure where you read the book, join the club, and meet the author. I am thrilled to have Janyre Tromp on the show today to discuss her evocative novel, Darkness Calls the Tiger. Janyre is the award-winning and best-selling writer and veteran editor with a deep love for history. Her mid-20th century historical novels always simmer with a healthy pinch of deliciously creepy suspe...2024-10-0454 min
Book BumbleSummer Close Out - Season 2, Episode 49Send us a textIn this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of books that we enjoyed to close out the summer. Let's celebrate summer reading together!Featured Books:The Night in Question by Susan Fletcher (LP)The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali (LP)House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen (LH)Gone Wolf by Amber McBride (LH)The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan (LP)My Darling Girl by Jennifer McMahon (LH)2024-09-2550 min
Best Friends and Their BooksThe Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali (August 2024)Join us in discussing our book for August, The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali. We discuss books we have recently read, books we have added to our TBR, our book of the month, and much more bookish fun! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @bestfriendsandtheirbooks! See ya next month for our discussion on We Used To Live Here by Marcus Kliewer.2024-09-2054 min
BookwildMarjan Kamali's The Lion Women of Tehran: Friendship, Feminism and Religious FundamentalismThis week, I talk with Marjan Kamali about her beautiful novel about friendship, The Lion Women of Tehran. We dive into how the book covers the nature of childhood friendships, the vast spectrum of being a Lion Woman, and the jarring aftermath of women losing their rights almost overnight to religious fundamentalists in Iran.The Lion Women of Tehran SynopsisIn 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her m...2024-09-1750 min
Totally Booked with ZibbyNational bestselling author! Marjan Kamali, THE LION WOMEN OF TEHRANPurchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3WSrCuzShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books.
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Friends & FictionFriends & Fiction with Marjan KamaliOn this episode, Kristin Harmel and Patti Callahan Henry welcome award-winning, internationally bestselling author Marjan Kamali to discuss her new book, THE LION WOMEN OF TEHRAN, a heartfelt, epic novel of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran. Marjan Kamali is the author of several novels, including The Stationery Shop, a national and international bestseller, and Together Tea, a Massachusetts Book Award finalist. Born in Turkey to Iranian parents, Marjan was raised in Turkey, Iran, Germany, Kenya, and the U.S. The 2022 recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Fellowship, her...2024-08-0239 minBookreporter Talks ToAmy Neff: The Days I Loved You MostAmy Neff joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss THE DAYS I LOVED YOU MOST, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Amy talks about her 10-year journey to write this beautiful debut novel and the influences that she had for it. She expounds upon why she chose the time frame that she did for the storyline and what she changed along the way. Amy also shares the story behind the artwork on the stunning cover and what it means to her. Book groups will want to consider this book for a discussion! Our Latest “Bookreporter Talks To” In...2024-08-0157 min
Ink Drinkers: A Literary Tea Party PodcastEp. 131: The GroundBooks Mentioned
The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
Lies & Weddings by Kevin Kwan
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
Tea
Royal Assam Black Tea
TV Shows Mentioned
Succession (HBO)
2024-07-2924 minBookreporter Talks ToBeatriz Williams: Husbands and LoversBeatriz Williams joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss her new novel, HUSBANDS & LOVERS, which is a Bookreporter Bets On pick. Here, for the first time, she sets one of her story threads in the present day, while the other takes place in 1950s Cairo. Beatriz loves reading about history and actually began developing the older storyline before moving over to the later one. Readers of THE SUMMER WIVES will note at least one character who finds his place in HUSBANDS & LOVERS. Carol asks about Beatriz’s inspiration for Monk, the rock star in the book, as well as the iconic br...2024-07-261h 08Bookreporter Talks ToCaro Carver: Bad TouristsCaro Carver joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss her debut thriller, BAD TOURISTS, which is a Bookreporter Bets On pick. Her inspiration for the book came from a trip to the Maldives. It seems like an idyllic setting, but one where a lot more nefarious things might happen. Caro talks about her three characters, who are bound together by a past event, and why she chose a “divorce trip” as the reason for all of them to get away. She also explains how another couple on vacation at the resort worked for her storytelling. Caro shares a lot about her writ...2024-07-191h 12
Behind the Mic with AudioFile MagazineTHE LION WOMEN OF TEHRAN by Marjan Kamali, read by Mozhan Navabi, Nikki MassoudMozhan Navabi performs Marjan Kamali’s audiobook with the right tone and tempo. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss how this audiobook evokes the contemporary history of Tehran and Iran, from the 1950s to 1970s. Navabi captures the guilt-ridden Ellie, who is tormented by her past. Ellie’s best friend Homa, voiced with a younger sound and tone by Nikki Massoud, is an Iranian revolutionary who champions women’s rights and is jailed for her beliefs. An immersive listen.Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Simon...2024-07-1706 minBookreporter Talks ToMarjan Kamali: The Lion Women of TehranMarjan Kamali joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest novel, THE LION WOMEN OF TEHRAN, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. We are told the genesis of the story and how Marjan built on it from there. She delves into her personal history coming to the US as a child and what it means to be a “lion woman.” We learn about how class and culture mattered in the relationship between Ellie and Homa, as well as how motherhood would change Homa. Marjan also discusses how she parsed some of the story to add intrigue --- and what...2024-07-101h 02
Book Talk, etc.Easily Distracted By New Releases (July 2024)Send us a textIn Episode 158 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah share some new book releases that they have read and what they thought of them. For this week’s Book Talk, Tina and Hannah give each other some fun bookish “would you rather” questions!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Reader Rejected (books we did not finish) and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsi...2024-07-0954 min
Quick PicksEpisode 58: Hot Summer New ReleasesTana and I share some of our favorite ARCs we've read and other books that will be published this summer (and beyond).
Discussed:
Midnight Feast, by Lucy Foley
Night Guest, by Hildur Knutsdottir
Daughter of Fair Verona, by Christina Dodd
The Glassmaker, by Tracy Chevalier
The Next Mrs. Parrish, by Liv Constantine
Briar Club, by Kate Quinn
Maria, by Michelle Moran
Lion Women of Tehran, by Marjan Kamali
Eddie Winston is Looking for Love, by Marianne...2024-07-0544 min
Experience the Story, Anywhere, Anytime With Free AudiobookLion Women of Tehran Audiobook by Marjan KamaliListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 719081
Title: Lion Women of Tehran
Author: Marjan Kamali
Narrator: Mozhan Navabi, Nikki Massoud
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10:15:34
Language: English
Release date: 07-02-24
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Own Voices
Summary:
From the nationally bestselling author of the “powerful, heartbreaking” (Shelf Awareness) The Stationery Shop, a heartfelt, epic new novel of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran.
In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move...2024-07-0210h 15
All the Books!New Releases and More for July 2, 2024This week, Liberty and Danika discuss The God of the Woods, Cash Delgado is Living the Dream, Just Playing House, and more great books!Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading recommendations from Tailored Book Recommendations! Our bibliologists (aka professional book nerds) are standing by to help you find your next...2024-07-0253 min
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan KamaliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/719081to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Lion Women of Tehran
Author: Marjan Kamali
Narrator: Mozhan Navabi, Nikki Massoud
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 29 minutes
Release date: July 2, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.77 of Total 22
Ratings of Narrator: 4.8 of Total 10
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
NATIONAL BESTSELLER An “evocative read and a powerful portrait of friendship, feminism, and political activism” (People) set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran—from nationally bestselling author Marjan Kamali. In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move t...2024-07-0210h 29Download Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalThe Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan KamaliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/719081to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Lion Women of Tehran
Author: Marjan Kamali
Narrator: Mozhan Navabi, Nikki Massoud
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 29 minutes
Release date: July 2, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.71 of Total 24
Ratings of Narrator: 4.82 of Total 11
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
NATIONAL BESTSELLER An “evocative read and a powerful portrait of friendship, feminism, and political activism” (People) set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran—from nationally bestselling author Marjan Kamali. In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move t...2024-07-0210h 29
The 7am NovelistMarjan Kamali on Handling the Passage of TimeToday, we hear from one of our most beloved Boston-area writers, Marjan Kamali, whose lates novel, THE LION WOMEN OF TEHRAN, will be released on July 2. We’re talking to Marjan about how she handled the passage of time in writing the book.Watch a recording here. This audio/video version is available for one week. Missed it? Check out the podcast version above or on your favorite podcast platform.To find Kamali’s latest and many other books by our authors, visit our Bookshop page. Looking for a writing community? Join our Facebo...2024-06-2639 min
Le thé livresqueChapitre 49 : Sortez les mouchoirs, ça chiale en lisant aujourd'huiHellooooVoici la liste des livres cités dans ce chapitre : Half Bad de Sally GreenLes détectives du Yorkshire 9La toile des femmes de soleyne joubertNos plus belles années de Clara HérautThe way I used to be de Amber SmithRilla ma Rilla de Lucy Maud MontgomeryBD Traverser la route de l’aventureBD Les yeux fermés d’Heloïse MartinLe consentement de Vanessa SpringoraUne belle vie, Et qu...2024-06-241h 27
Well-ReadEpisode 138 - Summer 2024 Book PreviewIt’s that time again…the books we’re looking forward to, publishing June through August!
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Ann’s picks:
Enlightenment by Sarah Perry (releases June 4)
– The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry
– The Essex Serpent (show)
Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay (releases June 11)
– A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay
– The Blair Witch Project (film)
It’s Elementary by Elise Bryant (releases July 9)
Nicked by M.T. Anderson (releases July 23)
– Feed by M.T. Anderson
Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell (releases July 30)
– Landline by Rainbow Rowel...2024-06-1951 minBook Talk, etc.Summer Bonanza IV: 20 Books to Read This Summer!Send us a textIn today’s episode of Book Talk, etc, we’re sharing 20 books to add to your summer reading lists with our fourth annual Summer Book Bonanza! 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 Even More Summer Bonanza. Plus, invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and Bookstore Browsing, and a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other listeners of the show... all for just $5 a mon...2024-05-281h 03
Weirdo Book ClubReading Recap for January, February, MarchI am in a reading slump yet again, but here are the 24 books I've read so far this year! Don't worry, there are no spoilers in this review!
B O O K L I S T
Galatea by Madeline Miller
One of Our Own by Lucinda Berry
Grimstone by Sophie Lark
Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman
Way Down Deep by Charlotte Stein and Cara McKenna
Satan's Affair by HD Carlton
Double Dare You by Ruby Dixon
Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter
Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas
The Warm Hands o...2024-04-2218 min
Thoughts from a Page PodcastMary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger Horn - Spring/Summer Recommended ReadsMary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of Spring and Summer 2024.Mary's selections:AprilDays of Wonder by Caroline LeavittSomehow by Anne LamottMayLong Island by Colm ToibinLong After We Are Gone by Terah Shelton HarrisThe Klanman's Son by R. Derek BlackJuneBear by Julia PhillipsService by Sarah GilmartinSwift River by Essie ChambersOne-Star Romance by Laura Hankin...2024-04-041h 00
The Joys of Binge ReadingRochelle B. Weinstein – Bitter Sweet RomanceRochelle Weinstein loves bitter sweet women's stories about finding identity through love and loss and her latest, What You Do To Me introduces pioneer female Rolling Stone magazine, journalist Cecilia, who obsessively pursues the story while – unacknowledged - her closest relationship crashes and burns around her,
Hi, I'm your host Jenny Wheeler, and in today's Binge Reading episode, Rochelle, a former music industry exec, talks about how popular music forms a soundtrack to our lives and why she finds sweet stories of women's lives so alluring.
Our Giveaway This Week
Our Giveaway this week is an action and adventure giveaway, fi...2024-01-3027 min
The 7am NovelistJealousy and Exhaustion with Marjan Kamali, Liesl Swogger, and Alex FerraroJealousy and Exhaustion are two of the most common, and most difficult, obstacles to deal with in your writing career, yet we all suffer from them at one time or another. How do you tamp down your jealousy of other writers when the feeling makes you feel like an awful person in the first place? How do you deal with the long process of writing and publishing when you’re already exhausted by the idea of it? We’ve got writers Marjan Kamali, Liesl Swogger, and Alex Ferraro to help us out.Watch a recording of our live...2024-01-1537 minBook Talk, etc.Patrons Pick Our Reads + Recommending Books To OthersSend us a textIn Episode 128 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their reads chosen by patrons. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about recommending books. 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! You get access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and we have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in the Mailbag, + Criminally Booked! Plus, w...2023-11-281h 04
Literary Escapes with BeckiEp 88: Author Interview with Marjan KamaliListen in as author Marjan Kamali joins us for a book club meeting!
Marjan takes us on a journey through her international childhood, sharing how her upbringing influenced her writing and the characters in her books. We delve into the heartwarming story of her novel "The Stationery Shop," exploring themes of grief and healing that resonate with readers worldwide.
Marjan also discusses her creative process and her experiences living in Iran (and several other countries during her childhood). We also get a sneak peek into her upcoming third novel, which is a tale of friendship...2023-11-1652 min
Book Lounge by LibbyNo-Brainer Book BuysEmma is joined by Sydney and Tiffany to talk about what makes an author an "always buy." They also discuss the different ways they interact with an author or their titles, including placing holds at the library, using Libby tags, reading in print versus digital versus audiobook, personal connections to books, and go on a slight tangent to recommend some horror reads. It's a grab bag book-ish chat with a very long list of recommended authors and titles!Books mentioned:
The Korean Vegan Cookbook by Joanne Lee Molinaro
Joshua Weissman
Molly Wizenberg
Happy Place by Emily Henry...2023-10-1258 min
Learn Persian with Chai and ConversationInterview | Growing Up Irooni: Marjan KamaliHost: Leyla ShamsGuest: Marjan KamaliIntroduction:Leyla Shams, host of Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation, introduces her guest Marjan Kamali, the award-winning author of the Stationary Shop.Topics Discussed:Marjan Kamali's The Stationary ShopRecommended by the founder of Ketab Club, Kimia, as the number one book by a middle eastern author.Leyla shares her experience reading the book with a dozen other women and the emotions it evoked.Setting and Historical ContextUnlike the common discourse about the 1979 revolution, this novel is set during the 1953 coup in Iran.Discussion...2023-06-2249 min
The Diverse BookshelfEp34: Marjan Kamali on Iran, love and representationThis week, I spoke to the incredibly warm and super inspiring author, Marjan Kamali. Marian's latest novel, The Stationery Shop of Tehran has been adored by readers all over the world, and praised for its epic and beautiful love story. The book is set amidst massive political upheaval in Iran in 1953. We follow two young lovers, Roya and Bahman, who become estranged for decades, until they are reunited 60 years later in the United States. The Stationery Shop of Tehran is a really stunning novel, exploring what happens when we lose our homes and our country, finding and rebuilding ourselves...2023-06-131h 05
Books Without Borders30. TRAGEDY Strikes in Nina’s Shelves! + we make a book cakeWelcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books!
In this episode, Nina has finally read a good book, Emma has read a proper stinker, and we discuss the tragedy that is shoddy book craftsmanship. PLUS we do the Book Cake Book Tag!
Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com
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Books mentioned in this episode:
An Emotion of Great Delight - Tahereh Mafi
When Women Were Dragons - Kelly Barnhill
The Power - Naomi Alderman
Damsel - Elana K. Arnold
The Haunting of Tram Car 015 - P. Djèjí Clark
The Dead Djinn Universe...2023-05-2459 minLe thé livresqueChapitre 26 : Nos lectures du premier trimestre 2023Hello tout le monde ! Bienvenue dans un nouvel épisode spécial récap de nos précédentes lectures. Vous le verrez, y a déjà quelques coups de coeur et quelques déceptions mais on est sur un début d'année de lecture top ! Les livres cités :- ACOTAR et ACOMAF de Sarah J. Maas- Beach Read de Emily Henry- House of Lies and Sorrow de Emily Blackwood- Hotel Magnifique de Emily J. Taylor- Rose & Cr...2023-04-021h 21
best i've ever read podcastreading updates & book quizzeswelcome back to the best i've ever read podcast! this week we dive into some reading updates, chat about what books we want to read next, and we end the podcast with some buzzfeed book quizzes.
we chat about a week off from recording, liv's trip to montreal, kim's trip to madrid, and her time with a fellow bookstagrammer, @pierrereads! we also chat about kim's clock adjusting to spain time, eating spanish mcdonalds, and our love for used books.
books mentioned in this episode:
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon2023-03-291h 07
Women & Theatre PodcastS2 Episode 5: Thalia RanjbarIn this episode, Hayley and Amy speak with theatre writer, director, and choreographer Thalia Ranjbar about using art to challenge cultural conventions, elevating underrepresented perspectives, and building cultural specificity and diversity into the DNA of theatrical works. As a bonus, we celebrate Women’s History Month by spotlighting influential Cuban American playwright, director, and educator María Irene Fornés. Click here for a transcript of the episode!
Episode Notes
Guest: Thalia Ranjbar
Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews
Music: Chloe Geller
Episode Resources:
Women’s History Month Spotlight: María...2023-03-2823 min
Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read RecommendationsFamily Dynamics with a Splash of Romance with Anne Nolan (E17)Send us a textIn today’s episode, I am chatting with Anne Nolan. Anne and I met this past year and instantly hit it off. She has floated so many great book recommendations my way, that I knew we had to have her on the show. She provides us with an excellent book flight focused on themes of family dynamics, romance, and learning about other cultures. These books would make great book club picks. We hope you enjoy them. Happy listening!If you want more Bookish Flights, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon! St...2023-03-2249 min
Le Bruit des PagesEpisode #23 - Des livres qui parlent de livresC’est un thème qui nous trottait dans la tête depuis un moment : pour cet épisode on avait envie d'évoquer avec vous des livres qui parlent de livres mais aussi de librairies, de bibliothèques et tout ce qui s’en rapproche. Et le moins que l'on puisse dire, c'est que le choix est vaste !
Dans ce Bruit des Pages numéro 23, on vous parle donc de :La collectionneuse de mots oubliés, de Pip Williams (Editions Fleuve en VF - Chatto and Windus en VO)La Librairie de Téhéran, de Marjan Kam...2023-02-0636 min
Thoughts from a Page PodcastInterview with Erika Bolstad - WINDFALLIn this interview, Erika and I discuss Windfall, how she decided to write this book and the ways it changed over time, how everyone yearns to know where they come from, her internal conflicts about her family's inheritance, her book cover, climate change, her visits to North Dakota, and much more.Erika's recommended reads are:
Boys in Oil by Taylor Brorby
O Beautiful by Jung Yun
My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali:
The Last Days of Cafe Leila by Donia Bijan
The Mountains Sing by Nguyen...2023-01-1737 min
What's The Coffee Talk?About Change, TV Series & A Book | عن التغيير و مسلسلات و كتابIn this episode I share my thoughts on "change" and the pressure of wanting to change but feeling guilty of that change. And how society pressure can truly leave a negative impact on your life. I also share my thoughts on few shows I have watched on Netflix titled "28 days haunted" & "Echos" And then I talked a bit about The Stationary Shop a book By Marjan KamaliI hope you enjoy this episode. Can't wait for your feedback on instagram @ Whatsthecoffeetalk2022-10-2941 min
The 7am NovelistDay 8: Character Desire with Ilan Mochari & Marjan KamaliIlan Mochari is the author of the acclaimed debut novel Zinsky the Obscure which earned rave reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, and Booklist. Boston’s NPR station named it one of 10 “Good Reads for the Summer.” Ilan’s short stories, poems, and essays have been widely published, appearing or forthcoming in McSweeney’s, Salamander, Solstice, Hobart, Juked, J Journal, Slate, Valparaiso Fiction Review and elsewhere. His work has been nominated for multiple Pushcart Prizes as well as the Derringer Award, and he is the recipient of a Literature Artist Fellowship grant from the Somerville Arts Council.Marjan Kamali is the award-w...2022-10-1130 min
Coffee with HeatherMy 30 Favorite Books I Read My First Year of my ThirtiesLast June I turned 30, and I shared a personal episode on the podcats about the 30-things books have taught me in my life. In celebration of my birthday and turning 31, I'm sharing my personal favorite 30 books I've read this last year with all of you. Some of these books made me cry, some of them shocked me, and some gave me the spooks, but all of these books' characters, plots, and stories stuck about because they sank into my soul leaving me to feel that wild and beguile feeling of bewilderment.
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A Secret History by...2022-06-1121 min
Një Libër e Një BisedëNjë Hot Girl Summer plot me libraEpisodi i kësaj rradhe është plot me armiq në të dashur, emocione, dashuri verore dhe zhurmat e punimeve të pafundme të komshinjëve të mi.
Kujdes: Hot Girl Summer nuk është vetëm për gocat por është edhe për çunat! Nuk duhet të ndihet asnjë i veçuar 2022-06-1145 min
The Drew Pearlman ShowThe Way of the Writer with Marjan Kamali
2022-05-2035 min
Quick PicksEpisode 29: Books Turned Into Movies or TV ShowsMost of us have strong feelings about movies and TV shows made from books we've read, and opinions are as wide-ranging as ever. Today we're sharing our choices of the bad, the meh, the good, and the even better adaptations than books.
Streaming info will need verification because it changes so often. We recommend the website JustWatch to see where you can find a movie to stream; check with your local library.
Bad:
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty -- Big Little Lies
All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Ha...2022-04-2929 minQuick PicksEpisode 27: Historical Fiction Not WWIIThere seems to be two types of historical fiction, these days: WWII, and everything else. Today we're going to talk about everything else, from ancient history to the 20th Century. Some are lighter than others, many have female protagonists, and some will surprise you with a glimpse at the women behind the famous men in history.
Discussed:
Author, Marie Benedict
The Personal Librarian
The Other Einstein
Her Hidden Genius
Author, Susan Messiner
The Nature of Fragile Things
As Bright as Heaven
A Fall of Marigolds
Hamnet, by Maggie...2022-04-0126 min
Anti-Social Book ClubThe Stationery ShopIn this fun episode, we discuss the Stationery shop by Marjan Kamali and the foods found in the novel. Roya is a teenager growing up in Tehran during 1953. The Stationery Shop has become Roya’s favorite spot in the world. One day Bahman walks into the shop and her life starts to change. Where will it take her? We discuss our love for the book and the foods found in it!2022-01-091h 07
Thoughts from a Page PodcastElizabeth Barnhill - Our Historical Fiction FavoritesIn this episode, Elizabeth and I chat about some of our favorite books in the historical-fiction genre.Elizabeth’s selections:
The Light Between Oceans by ML Steadman
The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek Kim Michele Richardson
Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum
The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
As Bright As Heaven by Susan Meissner
The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley
The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani
Roses by Leila M...2021-12-281h 02
Let It Shine with Angie ElkinsEpisode 159: Reading All the Things with Anne BogelSend us a textAnne is an author, the creator of the Modern Mrs. Darcy blog, and the host of the What Should I Read Next? Podcast. She is a lover of books and helps us diagnose our reading tastes. She says there is no “should” in reading and it’s meant to be a place of joy. We talk about the shame that comes along with reading and how we can ditch the shame and read what we actually like to read. Anne gives us great advice on reading goals and talks all about her new journa...2021-11-0232 minCoffee with Heather2021 Summer TBR FailsEvery summer, I compile a list of books to read. Sometimes their classics I've missed out on, or want to revisit. Sometimes their brand spanking new, just published that year, but ultimately it's always a list of 15-20 books I'm dying to read while I lounge at the pool, by a lake while my family goes fishing, or on an airplane as I hope from one corner of the world to the next.
My list for 2021 was filled with almost 20-books I was dying to read, but in the wake of 2020, my summer didn't provide ample reading...2021-10-1816 minQuick PicksEpisode 12: International Settings: Sweden, Australia, Nigeria & IranTana and I both read a lot of books that have settings outside the US and we give you our first installment of books from other countries.
Discussed:
Sweden: Fredrik Backman
Beartown series
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry
Australia: Liane Moriarty
What Alice Forgot
Truly Madly Guilty
Nigeria: Oyinkan Brainthwaite
My Sister, the Serial Killer
Iran: Marjan Kamali
Stationery Shop
Nikki's Pick
Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro
Nick's Library Suggestion:2021-09-0338 min
Play SkillfullyMotherhood Ramblings with Kathy, Keri Vasek, and Rachel RyderRecently, Kathy had the privilege of spending the weekend with Rachel and Keri. During the visit they decided that their topics of conversation would make a great podcast, so they grabbed a computer and pushed record. In this episode, Kathy discusses many “hot” topics of today. They talk about reading, parenting, self-care, podcasts, and the balance of it all. You will want to listen to this podcast as soon as possible. Podcasts currently in their library:• Popcast• Crime Junkie• Up and Vanished• The Bible Binge•...2021-08-2050 min
Chai Time with MomsEp 7 - Summer Reading - Part IIIn this episode we continue our Summer Reading Part II with our three guests: Amara Kashif, Sadia Anwar and Mariam Raza. They discuss 3 books from their Summer Reading Mom’s Book Club.
Book#1: Verity by Colleen Hoover. It was Amazon’s top 100 bestseller. It is about a character Lowen Ashleigh a struggling writer who is hired by a husband of a best selling author Verity Crawford to complete a book series the wife could not complete as she is now injured.
Book#2: The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen. This is a crazy thril...2021-08-1113 min
Book Chat with Ita and AmandaBook Chat #7 May 2021"The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath, "Benevolence " by Julie Janson, "The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse" by Charlie Mackesy, "Khaki Town" by Judy Nunn, "The last migration" by Charlotte McConaghy, "Loud" by Tana Douglas, "The lost flowers of Alice Hart" by Holly Ringland, "The other side of beautiful" by Kim Lock, "The Promised Land" by Barack Obama, "Second place" by Rachel Cusk, "The Stationary Shop of Tehran" by Marjan Kamali, "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman, "We need to talk about Kevin" by Lionel Shriver, "Where the dead go" by Sarah Bailey, and "You need to...2021-05-2555 minBook Talk, etc.Universal RecommendationsSend us a textOn Episode 1 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Renee share what they’re loving lately, talk about their latest reads, have an in depth discussion of four books they each recommend to a wide range of readers, and list their recent shelf additions- books they’ve each recently added to their own to be read (TBR) shelves.Loving LatelyBook Buddy ProThe Dial Bookshop (now closed- but there's a new bookstore in their spot called Exile in Bookville!)Latest Read 7:07 Hooked by Michael Moss10:46 When...2021-05-2451 min