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The Big SnoreI’m glad my mom died, Jennette McCurdyThis biography was all the rage when it came out last year. It’s Jennette McCurdy’s life as a child star and her complicated relationship with her mother.2023-05-1414 minThe Big SnoreRodham, Curtis SittenfeldRodham is a historical fiction novel that imagines a world where Hillary Rodham never marries Bill Clinton. Enjoy!2023-05-0818 minThe Big SnoreThe Notebook, Nicholas SparksWho hasn't heard of The Notebook! I'm a big fan of the movie, and was told repeatedly by everyone on the Internet that the novel is so much better. I respectfully disagree. The movie is a masterpiece and far exceeds the book in character development, depth, and pace. Regardless, the book is a sweet little love story and this episode features some of it. I hope you enjoy listening to it.2023-04-2317 minThe Big SnoreDaughters of the Samurai, Janice P NimuraThis episode features a reading from Janice P Nimura's fascinating book Daughters of the Samurai. It's a book that chronicles the lives of five young girls who were sent by the Japanese government to the United States to learn the customs of the Americans and come back to Japan to teach them to local society. Thanks for listening!2023-04-1617 minThe Big SnoreMaps for Lost Lovers, Nadeem AslamThis episode features the start of Nadeem Aslam's acclaimed novel Maps for Lost Lovers. It's a tale of a small Muslim community in England where two lovers, Jugnu and Chanda, have gone missing. Enjoy!2023-04-0917 minThe Big SnoreHana Khan Carries On, Uzma JalaluddinHana Khan Carries On is Jalaluddin’s second novel. This reading features Hana’s podcast, “Brown Girl Rambles” and a dramatic confrontation with her frenemy, Aydin. Enjoy!2023-04-0217 minThe Big SnoreIf an Egyptian cannot speak English, Noor NagaThis episode features a reading from Noor Naga’s acclaimed novel If an Egyptian cannot speak English. Thanks for listening!2023-03-2715 minThe Big SnoreOn Rotation, Shirlene ObuobiOn Rotation takes us on Angie’s journey through med school and residency and finding love somewhere in there. This episode features her first encounter with Ricky. Enjoy!2023-03-1920 minThe Big SnoreAll the Lonely People, Mike GayleThis episode features a reading of an excerpt from Mike Gayle’s very charming novel, All the Lonely People. You’ll hear about Hubert and Joyce and their budding romance.2023-03-1216 minThe Big SnoreThe Sanctuary, Andrew Hunter MurrayFrom Murray’s second novel, The Sanctuary, we learn about Ben Parr’s journey to discover the mysterious island that has convinced his fiancée to leave him. Enjoy!2023-03-0516 minThe Big SnoreWe hunt the flame, Hafsah FaizalThis episode features a reading from the wildly popular Sands of Arawiyah duology. Enjoy!2023-02-2818 minThe Big SnoreThis Woven Kingdom, Tahereh MafiThis Woven Kingdom is a beautifully crafted story about Alizeh and her journey as a being made of fire in a world full of humans. I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoyed reading it.2023-02-1917 minThe Big SnoreCaesar’s last breath, Sam KeanIn this episode, we venture back to the late 18th century to the real-life story of Beddoes and the discovery of laughing gas.2023-02-1219 minThe Big SnoreRun Towards the Danger, Sarah PolleyIn honor of Sarah’s 2023 Academy Award nomination, this episode features her account of a trip to PEI. Enjoy!2023-02-0519 minThe Big SnoreThe Maid, Nita ProseThis episode features a very descriptive first-person account of a hotel maid going about her daily routine. Our maid is a character, raised by her late Gran, and oddly naive about the world around her. Hope you enjoy listening.2023-01-2918 minThe Big SnoreIf I disappear, Eliza Jane BrazierIt’s been a hot minute! The first episode back is a real treat and very meta. Eliza Jane Brazier’s debut novel features a true-crime podcast host who has gone missing. Enjoy!2023-01-2320 minThe Big SnoreBread Men, Charles DaviesThere are some families that change the face of an entire country. The Weston’s are one such family. “Bread Men” is a captivating read on their rise and struggles in growing an empire. Our latest episode features a rare reading from the very beginning of the book. Enjoy!2019-07-1818 minThe Big SnoreGrapes of Wrath, John SteinbeckThis episode features a reading from Steinbeck’s undisputed masterpiece, The Grapes of Wrath. A story of migrant struggle from the 1930’s, some of the passages could ring true for migrants around the world today - almost a hundred years later.2019-07-1218 minThe Big SnoreGmorning, Gnight! By Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jonny SunThis episode features a number of short, feel-good morning and night wishes. Enjoy!2019-07-0817 minThe Big SnoreStation Eleven, Emily St. John MandelThis episode features a reading from Emily St. John Mandel’s dystopian fiction novel, “Station Eleven,” set in Toronto, home of the Raptors, the 2019 NBA Champions!2019-06-2414 minThe Big SnoreThe Yiddish Policemen’s Union, Michael ChabonComing up for air from a busy work week! This episode features a reading from Michael Chabon’s well-known novel, The Yiddish Policemen’s Union. Enjoy!2019-06-1820 minThe Big SnoreEnder’s Game, Orson Scott CardThis episode features a reading from the book Orson Scott Card is best known for- Ender’s Game.2019-05-2915 minThe Big SnoreThe Body Keeps the Score, Bessel Van Der KolkThis episode features a reading for Dr. Van Der Kolk’s book on treating trauma and abuse. Enjoy!2019-04-2718 minThe Big SnoreRiding the Bullet, Stephen KingThis episode features a reading from Stephen King’s short story, Riding the Bullet. Enjoy!2019-04-2419 minThe Big SnoreReflecting on one very, very strange year at Uber, Susan FowlerOn the heels of International Women’s Day, it seemed fitting to dedicate an episode to Susan Fowler’s game-changing, history-making blog post.2019-03-1119 minThe Big SnoreIn the Garden of Beasts, Erik LarsonThis episode features a reading from Erik Larson’s In the Garden of Beasts - set in Berlin against the backdrop of World War II.2019-03-1118 minThe Big SnoreTurbulence, Samit BasuThis episode features a passage from Samit Vasu’s book, Turbluence. It’s especially timely given the Pakistan-India war scare of late.2019-03-0419 minThe Big SnoreLands of Lost Borders, Kate HarrisThis episode features a reading from Kate Harris’s incredible travel book, Lands of Lost Borders.2019-02-2418 minThe Big Snore1Q84, Haruki MurakamiThis episode features a reading from Haruki Murakami’s 1Q84.2019-02-1819 minThe Big SnoreThe Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Ann BrasharesThis episode features a reading of a passage from Ann Brashares’s book, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.2019-02-1716 minThe Big SnoreKindred, Octavia E. ButlerThis episode features a reading from Octavia E. Butler’s book, Kindred.2019-02-1716 minThe Big SnoreEducated, Tara WestoverOur pilot episode features a 20 minute reading of a passage from Tara Westover’s book, Educated.2019-02-1719 min