Episode 21 - The Lost Love of Akbar Manzil by Shubnum Khan
Reading this book feels like watching rain streak across your window – quiet, melancholic, and strangely comforting. It’s a gothic tale that weaves together themes of love, loss, memory, and haunting presences both real and imagined. At its heart is Sana, a lonely girl navigating grief, family secrets, and the eerie legacy of Akbar Manzil. Through her, we uncover Meena’s tragic love story, one that lingers like a ghost over the crumbling house. It’s a slow burn, beautifully written, and a haunting read that stays with you long after you’ve closed the pages.
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Episode 20 - Book People by Paige Nick
“Book People” by Paige Nick is a sharp, satirical novel about an ordinary woman thrown into extraordinary chaos. Norma Jacobs becomes the accidental admin of a wildly popular online book club—just as a bestselling author starts to unravel after a bad review. As cancel culture, literary feuds, and digital drama explode, the lines between readers, writers, and reputations blur. Norma’s life—and the club—spiral hilariously out of control. A witty, thought-provoking read about the power (and danger) of words in the digital age. This is an independent podcast and all views and opinions expressed are my own
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Episode 19 - Finding my Supergrrl by Chené Tuck
In this episode, I sit down with Chené Tuck, author of Finding My Supergrrl, a raw and powerful travel memoir. We talk about identity, healing, and the courage it takes to rebuild yourself—one country and one moment at a time.
Chené shares how eight years of writing and soul-searching shaped her journey through grief, growth, and grace. From navigating loss to finding strength in vulnerability, this conversation is as inspiring as the pages of her book. Whether you’re feeling lost or just longing for something more, this episode is a reminder: your supergrrl is already within you.
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Episode 18 - A Conjuring of Light by VE Schwab
The balance of power teeters as darkness descends on Red London.
In A Conjuring of Light, V.E. Schwab delivers a heart-racing finale to the Shades of Magic trilogy. Allies become enemies, secrets unravel, and magic takes center stage. It’s a story of sacrifice, survival, and the light we fight for.
Because some powers fade — but legacy endures long after the final spell.
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Episode 17 - More Confessions of a Forty-something F##k Up by Alexandra Potter
She thought rock bottom was behind her — but life had other plans.
In More Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up, Alexandra Potter returns with a powerful sequel. Friendships are tested, love gets complicated, and the search for meaning grows louder. It's raw, real, and a reminder that reinvention doesn't come with an expiry date.
Midlife isn't a crisis — it's a reckoning.
This is an independent podcast and all views and opinions expressed are my own.Trigger warnings: miscarriage, cancer
If you love reading as much as I do and want to hear reviews and opinions about books you’ve read, or if you’re looking for some great recommendations, this is the podcast for you. Created for the love of books and reading.
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