Book Nomad: Reading the World

Sep 23, 2020

• What we can learn when we consider the impact of events across generations;
• Taking an intimate look at history;
• Popularity and book descriptions.

For a list of all the books mentioned, go to the post for this episode on the website: 

Aug 9, 2020

• What effect does reading upsetting content have on us?
• Should books have content warnings?
• Why do we read such books or scenes? Is it beneficial?

For a list of all the books mentioned, go to the post for this episode on the website: 

Jun 3, 2020

• Reading iconic poems in translation
• Literature as second-hand experience of traumatic and painful events
• Memory and connection in Palestinian writing and experience
• Establishing justice as a fundamental purpose in Palestine and the world

May 6, 2020

• What makes a book a “light read”? Does this reflect on quality?
• Do we find more light books in some cultures or regions than others?
• Is escapism a desirable purpose in reading “light” books?

For a list of all the books mentioned, go to the post for...

Apr 14, 2020

This mini episode is a bit different in tone from the usual. I take my experience listening to the audiobook of The Kingdom of Copper by S.A. Chakraborty as a launchpad to think about where and how we, as Muslims in creative industries, need to really up our game.