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Bookversations

By Suad and Myrihla

Two bookish friends having conversations inspired by the books they're reading. Your one-stop shop for book recommendations and book reviews.
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Love In Colour By Bolu Babalola - Relating To Love Stories As Black Muslim Women

BookversationsFeb 16, 2021

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In The Early Hours - Getting to Know and Love Prophet Muhammad PBUH
Apr 13, 202201:01:09
In The Early Hours - Ditch Toxic Positivity For Gratefulness
Mar 16, 202255:25
If I Had Your Face & The Picture of Dorian Gray - Unrealistic Beauty Standards In The Age of Social Media
Mar 13, 202252:60
Don't Touch My Hair By Emma Dabiri - Baby Hair Bondage, Cultural Appropriation and The Natural Hair Movement
Mar 01, 202201:05:12
In The Early Hours - Remembrance of Allah
Feb 18, 202252:19
The Beekeeper Of Aleppo By Christy Lefteri - The Tory Web Of Lies On The Refugee Crisis
Feb 09, 202250:15
Born A Crime By Trevor Noah - My Mother Taught Me What School Didn't
Feb 02, 202248:22
Insta Live Monthly Round Up - Jan 2022

Insta Live Monthly Round Up - Jan 2022

This episode is an extract from an hour long insta live on Bookversations.

At the end of every month, we’ll be hosting a live on the Bookversations Instagram page to recap all the books we’ve read and interact with you at the same time!

We want to know what books you’re reading, your thoughts on our episodes and everything in between.

Books Mentioned: Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot By Mikki Kendall, Grown by Tiffany D.Jackson, Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam, Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo, House of Stone by Novuyo Rosa Tshuma, How to Pronounce Knife by Souvankham Thammavongsa, Homesick for Another World by Ottessa Moshfegh and At Night All Blood is Black by David Drop.

As always, we're excited to hear your thoughts! Email us at bookversationspod@gmail.com or drop us a message here: https://anchor.fm/bookversations/message

Follow us on Instagram @bookversations for more book reviews.

Jan 26, 202228:01
In The Early Hours By Khurram Murad - My Confidence Comes From Allah And That’s Why No One Can Break It
Jan 19, 202248:48
Second Class Citizen by Buchi Emecheta - Women Are Not Commercial Goods
Jan 16, 202244:54
The Defining Decade By Meg Jay - How To Make The Most Of Your Twenties With Olamide
Jan 05, 202201:02:40
Transcendent Kingdom By Yaa Gyasi - Lifting The Veil On Addiction And Depression
May 12, 202155:09
Accepted Whispers - Don't Worry About The How, Just Ask (How Dua Can Transform Our Lives)
May 04, 202137:29
Intimations By Zadie Smith - PMS And A Post Covid World
Mar 23, 202146:02
The Obstacle Is The Way By Ryan Holiday - Have Self Help Books Run Their Course?

The Obstacle Is The Way By Ryan Holiday - Have Self Help Books Run Their Course?

This episode's conversation is inspired by Ryan Holiday's 'The Obstacle Is The Way.' We discuss issues with self-help books, outgrowing books and practical tips on how to overcome adversity.  We hope you enjoy the episode and as always, email us your thoughts at bookversationspod@gmail.com

Next Bookversations Read: Intimations By Zadie Smith

Mar 16, 202133:03
Travellers By Helon Habila - The Untold Stories Of Black Migrants

Travellers By Helon Habila - The Untold Stories Of Black Migrants

This episode's conversation is inspired by 'Travellers', a novel by Helon Habila which explores the interconnected experiences of migrants. In this episode, Suad shares her experience of feeling unsafe in Berlin, we discuss the importance of empathy, what makes a good ally and how we can make a difference in the world. We hope you enjoy the episode and as always, email us your thoughts at bookversationspod@gmail.com

Next Bookversations Read: The Obstacle Is The Way By Ryan Holiday

Mar 09, 202148:52
The Ruthless Elimination Of Hurry - How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World

The Ruthless Elimination Of Hurry - How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World

In this episode, we discuss John Mark Comer's, 'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry,' focusing on issues with productivity culture. We talk about the impact of capitalism on our attitude towards time, burn-out and practical tips to slow down and find more joy in our lives. We hope you enjoy the episode and as always, email us your thoughts at bookversationspod@gmail.com

Mar 02, 202145:07
Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie - Radicalisation, Politics and Divided Loyalties

Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie - Radicalisation, Politics and Divided Loyalties

This episode's conversation is inspired by Kamila Shamsie's, 'Home Fire', a reworking of Antigone, a tragic greek play written by Sophocles. Set in contemporary London, Home Fire is the tale of two British families, intertwined by fate. Dealing with issues of terrorism, faith and love, Home Fire explores what it means to be loyal to a state.

We discuss the issue of placing too much expectation on authors who write about Muslim characters and what Capitol Hill has made glaring about radicalisation and terrorism.

We hope you enjoy the episode and as always, we would love to hear your feedback and comments at bookversationspod@gmail.com

The next Bookversations will be on: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World) by John Mark Comer

Feb 23, 202134:07
Love In Colour By Bolu Babalola - Relating To Love Stories As Black Muslim Women
Feb 16, 202139:39
Our Favourite Reads From 2020
Feb 09, 202139:31
Anthills Of The Savannah - What is the Role of a Writer in Society?
Dec 02, 201841:22
The Wait - Is Religion Anti-Sex?
Nov 18, 201801:01:26
When Breath Becomes Air - What Makes Life Meaningful?
Oct 28, 201852:20
Americanah - Blackness, Immigration and Love
Oct 14, 201801:12:29
Daring Greatly By Brene Brown – What's Worth Doing Even If You Fail?
Sep 30, 201801:14:32
Ghana Must Go – Compromise vs Sacrifice in Marriage
Sep 16, 201838:39
Teaser: Introduction x Purple Hibiscus
Sep 02, 201816:53