Podcast: Reading Women

Reading Women releases new episodes every Wednesday. Each month features two episodes on the same theme—one highlighting a range of titles and one discussing two titles more in depth—and two author interviews with women writers whose work we’ve loved.

Ep. 75 | Cross-Cultural Dualities

For October’s  theme, Kendra, Sumaiyya, and new Reading Women contributor Bezi discuss books that feature characters experiencing cultural dualities. You can find the complete show notes and transcript over on our website. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the…

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Interview with Carolina De Robertis

Autumn and Kendra talk with Carolina De Robertis about her new novel Cantoras, which is out now from Knopf. This episode is sponsored by Novellic. Learn more about Novellic over on their website. Books MentionedCantoras by Carolina De Robertis Carolina RecommendsDominicana by Angie CruzSpider Love Song and Other Stories by Nancy Au Carolina De Robertis: Website | Twitter |…

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Ep. 74 | An American Sunrise and Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia

To close out our month on Indigenous women writers from around the world, Kendra and Jaclyn chat about this month’s discussion picks. The sponsor of this episode of Reading Women is TheNewsWorthy. Search for TheNewsWorthy wherever you listen to your podcasts or go to thenewsworthy.com to check it out. Check out our Patreon page to…

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Interview with Kira Jane Buxton

Autumn and Kendra talk with Kira Jane Buxton about her debut novel Hollow Kingdom, which is out now from Grand Central Publishing. You can find the transcript and the complete show notes for this episode over on our website. This episode of Reading Women is sponsored by HealthTea Book Crate. Use code “ReadingWomen” to get…

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Ep. 73 | Indigenous Women Writers from Around the World

For September’s  theme, Kendra, Jaclyn, and special guest Mallory Whiteduck discuss books by Indigenous women from around the world. Things MentionedReading Prize for FictionDr. Brittany Jock on Getting Curiousnative-land.ca Books MentionedAn American Sunrise by Joy HarjoGrowing Up Aboriginal in Australia edited by Dr. Anita HeissTrail of Lightning by Rebecca RoanhorseBlack Marks on a White Page edited by Witi Ihimaera and…

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Interview with Tina Kover, Translator of Disoriental by Négar Djavadi

Autumn and Kendra talk with Tina Kover, the translator of Disoriental by Négar Djavadi. Books Mentioned Translated by Tina KoverDisoriental by Négar DjavadiOlder Brother by Mahir GuvenIn the Shadow of the Inferno by Hervé Le Corre Tina RecommendsThe Remainder by Alia Trabucco Zerán, Translated by Sophie HughesFlights by Olga Tokarczuk, Translated by Jennifer CroftHomesick by Jennifer Croft Tina Kover:  Website…

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Ep. 72 | Ask Me About My Uterus and The Collected Schizophrenias

To close out our month on chronic illness and mental health, Kendra and Sachi chat about this month’s discussion picks. You can find the show notes and transcript for this episode over on our website. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on…

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Interview with Madhuri Vijay

Autumn and Kendra talk with Madhuri Vijay about her debut novel The Far Field, which is out now from Grove Press. You can find the complete show notes and transcript for this episode over on our website.The Far Field by Madhuri Vijay About the Author: Madhuri Vijay | Website | Buy the Book Be sure to…

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Ep. 71 | Chronic Illness and Mental Health

For August, Kendra, Sachi, and special guest Joce discuss books about chronic illness and mental health. You can find the complete show notes and the transcript for this episode over on our website. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the…

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Interview with Sujata Massey

Autumn and Kendra talk with Sujata Massey about her new book The Satapur Moonstone, which is out now from Soho Crime. You can find the complete show notes and a transcript for this episode over on our website. Books MentionedThe Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata MasseyThe Satapur Moonstone by Sujata MasseyThe Sleeping Dictionary by Sujata Massey Sujata…

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