21 episodes
Not Another Book Podcast ShoutOut Network
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- Society & Culture
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4.8 • 27 Ratings
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The podcast that says what you're thinking but too afraid to say. Every fortnight we share popular and unpopular opinions about the books you love.Hosted by PostColonialChild, BooksAndRhymes and BookShyBooksGet their reading lists here: http://eepurl.com/dqS8EHFollow them on Bookstagram: @NABookPodcastFollow us on Twitter: @NABookPodcast
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S2 EP6 | A Celebration Of #indiebookshopweek :Live Episode With Irenosen Okojie At Housmans
We sat down with a lot bae, Irenosen Okojie, to get the scoop on her upcoming books but also her writer's journey. We discussed:
- Book faves
- Bad-ass women of colour in publishing
- Changing publishers
- Writing process
- Writing about London
- The magic of short stories
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S2 EP 5 | Meet Kalaf Epalanga, the Angolan writer/musician who bought Lisbon for half price
This week’s episode is a one of a kind as we are joined in the studio by writer Kalaf Epalanga! You might recognise him as one of the Buraka Som Systema group members and co-founder of record label Enchufada.
We discussed:
Afrolusophone writing and music
Being a member of the diaspora
Living in Berlin/ Lisbon
How is latest musical novel is an ode to Afrolusophone dances such as Kizomba, kuduro and why he thinks white people can dance too
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S2 EP 4 | Literature festivals: Worth it or a total waste of time?
This week’s episode we finally reveal the ins and outs of the Berlin festival both Postcolonial Child and Books and Rhymes attended and we tell you what festivals you need to save your coins and those you should be supporting.
We discuss:
Our favourite festivals
Our worst festival experiences
Gatekeepers at festivals
Accessibility and audiences
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S2 EP 3 | My Self Help Queens at??
We curled up to discuss our favourite reads, why some of us kiss our teeth at self-help, and why others just live for the genre.
We discuss:
- Queen Bee! Homecoming
-What constitute self-help?
-Is self-help for a particular demographic
-Why is self-help mocked and not taken seriously?
- Are self-help gurus dangerous?
-Marie Kondo and the magical or not so art of tidying up?
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S2 EP 2 | Bonus episode: Beyond the label : Navigating Worlds As A Muslim Writer + Critical Muslim
Back at it with a bonus episode to spoil you after such a long hiatus. We are talking about what it means to be a Muslim writer.
We discuss:
- The launch of the Critical Muslim issue 30: West Africa on May 15th at LSE. Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/launch-of-cm30-west-africa-at-lse-tickets-61150405509
-What is a Muslim writer ?
- Anti-blackness and perceptions of Muslim writers
- West Africa's rich cultural historical links to the Islamic world
Books mentioned:
- Elsewhere, Home by Leila Aboulela
- So long a letter and Scarlet Song by Mariama Bâ.
- Born on A Tuesday by El Nathan John
-Seasons of Crimson Blossoms by Abubakar Adam Ibrahim
-Black Docker by Sembene Ousmane
-Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih
-The Wedding of Zein by Tayeb Salih
-Too Black to Be Arab, Too Arab to be Black’ by Leena Habiballa publishes in ‘From the Lines of Dissent’ published by Media Diversified.
-Zaynab Alkali
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S2 EP 1 | We Back!: The Tea About Nonfiction
Your girls are back again with sipping hot tea and more laughter and singing plus a few surprises for season 2.
This week’s episode we dive into the non-fiction World and we come for some of your problematic faves.
We discuss:
What is nonfiction?
The difference between Creative nonfiction and other types of non fiction.
Any self help Queens in the building?
The rise of African creative nonfiction and the narrative gaps in Black British nonfiction
Books mentioned:
- The Other Americans by Laila Lalami
- David Mogo, Godhunter by Suyi Davies Okungbowa
- Editing Africa by Keguro Macharia (in Popula.com)
https://popula.com/2019/03/28/editing-africa/
- These Bones Will Rise Again by Panashe Chigumadzi
-Widow Basquiat by Jennifer Clement
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Customer Reviews
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I love the evolution of the show. I wish it was weekly, but I understand the production requirements may not allow this to happen.
I love the wit, banter, and especially the recommendations and resources that each of the hosts provide.
I think every african book lover should listen to this podcast. You make me want to speed up my own podcast launch. :D
Keep at it!
Thanks!
I looooove This podcast. I listened to 3 back to back to back. I have LITERALLY bought all the books listed in the Bookgasm episode. It’s opening me up to so many authors and genres. The dialogue is always on point. Thanks for putting this out! When is the merch dropping.
Love it!!!
Saw this podcast on a tumblr list and subscribe before I even listened. This podcast is such a fun, personable one. It’s like we’re just sitting around and have a conversation over books. They are informative, knowledgeable and make me laugh. A+ and I can’t wait for more podcast.
PS- As a black woman it really warm my heart that these three are also black Women. I subscribe to a few podcast and to come across another black woman is rare.