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My June reading wrap-up is finally here! Join me as I dive into all the books I finished last month. I'll be sharing my honest thoughts on each one and letting you know if they're worth adding to your TBR (To Be Read) pile.

In this episode, I'll be discussing:

• The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
• Against The Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa
• Finding Me by Viola Davis
• The House Of The Spirits by Isabel Allende

Did you read any of these in June? What did you pick up last month? Let me know in the comments! 👇

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Welcome, Bookworms! ☀️ Is your reading changing with the seasons? Mine certainly is! In this episode, I'm getting super honest about my current reading vibe, which means embracing total spontaneity and ditching the rigid TBR lists for summer!

Join me for a relaxed chat where we'll dive into:

• My Current Reading Stack: What books are literally surrounding me right now? Get a peek at my immediate literary cravings.
• Recent Loves & Honest Reviews: I'm sharing the absolute gems that have stolen my heart lately, plus a few that just didn't quite click for me (we all have them!).
• The "No TBR" Summer Philosophy: Why I'm throwing out my monthly reading plans and how it's bringing the joy back to reading. Could this be your new summer strategy too?
• Big Book World Headlines: Let's discuss the important conversations around the Luke Bateman situation and the exciting news from the 'A Million Lives Book Festival'. Your thoughts on these are so welcome!
• My Summer Plans: What I'm looking forward to this season, both on and off the page.

I'd LOVE to hear what you're reading and what your summer plans look like! Let's connect in the comments or on social media.

Key Topics Covered: Current Reads, Book Reviews, Summer Reading, TBR (To Be Read) Lists, Bookish News, Luke Bateman, A Million Lives Book Festival, Reading Habits, Author Ethics.

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Book Dads: Good, Bad, and Everything In Between

In today's episode, I am taking a fascinating dive into the multifaceted world of fatherhood as depicted across the literary landscape. From the classic novels that shaped our understanding of paternal figures to the raw, honest memoirs of modern dads, we'll explore how writers capture the complexities, joys, and challenges of being a father.

Whether you're a long-time reader, a dad yourself, or simply curious about human relationships and societal roles, this conversation offers a unique lens through which to view one of life's most foundational bonds.

In this episode, I discuss:

1. Traditional Father Figures
Often seen in older literature, traditional fathers are characterized by authority, discipline, and distance. They serve as providers and protectors but are emotionally reserved.

2. Absent or Failed Fathers
Many literary works explore the absence—either physical or emotional—of fathers and the resulting impact on children and families.

3. Nurturing Fathers
These fathers break the traditional mold by being emotionally available and nurturing. They're often seen in contemporary literature.

4. Flawed but Redeemable Fathers
These characters often struggle with personal demons but seek redemption through their relationship with their children.

5. Symbolic or Surrogate Fathers
Sometimes fatherhood is represented symbolically, or through mentors and guardians who fulfill paternal roles.

6. Modern and Subversive Portrayals
Contemporary literature increasingly explores nontraditional families, queer fatherhood, and critiques of patriarchal roles.

Join me for a thought-provoking discussion that might just change the way you look at the fathers in your favorite books – and perhaps even in your own life.

Books Mentioned/Discussed :
Children of Blood And bone by Tomi Adeyemi
A spell of good things by Ayobami Adebayo
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
Butter honey pig bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi
How beautiful we were by Imbolo Mbue
The fishermen by Chigozie Obioma
Educated by Tara Westover
Ghana Must Go by Taiye Selasi
Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh
We are all birds of Uganda by Hafsah Zayan
How to say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair
Violeta by Isabel Allende
Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford
Aftershocks by Nadia Owusu
The island of missing trees by Elif Shafak
The third life of Grange Copeland by Alice Walker

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