Reading Partners Podcast

Sunjai and Alison Arif
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A couple’s book podcast released on the first Tuesday of each month. Join husband and wife Sunjai and Alison Arif as they discuss the books they have read. Alison is a keen reader and book reviewer. Sunjai is an award winning stand up comedian and has to be tricked into reading the same book as Alison. Find out what these reading partners like and dislike about the books they’ve shared. This podcast will NOT be spoiler free. We would love you to read and discuss with us. You can get in touch with us at www.instagram.com/readingpartnerspodcast and readingpartnerspodcast@gmail.com

Episodes

  1. Mar 17

    Reading Partners Podcast: Howls moving castle (part 2 with spoilers)

    In this episode we are discussing the iconic fantasy book which you may know from the popular Studio Ghibli movie. This is part 2 of our review where we discuss the book in detail and this episode is full of spoilers! Books discussed: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones The dark tower series by Stephen King Question: What do you think of the new episode format?

    41 min

  2. Mar 3

    Reading Partners Podcast: Howl's Moving Castle (part 1 spoiler free)

    In this episode we are discussing the iconic fantasy book which you may know from the popular Studio Ghibli movie. This episode is completely spoiler free so you can enjoy it without having read the book yet. You can then go on to read the book - please then return for part 2 where we will discuss this book with spoilers.  Books discussed: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Yellowface by RF Kuang  Question:What do you think of the new episode format?

    27 min
  3. Book Chat 2 - Reading Partners Podcast

    Feb 17 ·  Bonus

    Book Chat 2 - Reading Partners Podcast

    Join us for this interim episode between book reviews, discussing audiobooks and the unwritten rules of reading that should be broken. We don't always see 'eye to eye' about audiobooks, who do you agree with?  Books mentioned: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (Audiobook narrated by Dan Stevens) Terrortome by Garth Merenghi (Audiobook narrated by Garth Marenghi) The Beano & The Dandy published by DC Thomson War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy  The Lamb by Lucy Rose (Audiobook narrated by Emma Rydal) Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (Audiobook narrated by Ilyana Kadushin) Daughter of Chaos by AS Webb Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones Yellowface by  R F Kuang Sweetpea by CJ Skuse (Audiobook narrated by Georgia Maguire)

    28 min

  4. Feb 3

    Reading Partners Podcast: The Names

    This episode we are reviewing a beautiful, heart wrenching debut book; The Names by Florence Knapp.  Please be warned we do discuss this book with spoilers as well as dark themes such as domestic violence, death, trauma and the pandemic.  Books discussed:  The Names by Florence Knapp Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones His & Hers by Alice FeeneyAlso discussed, the art installation “With the Name of a Flower” by Vera Hadzhiyskahttps://aspex.org.uk/residencies/vera-hadzhiyska/ Questions: Is your name special to you? How do you believe your life would differ if you had a different name?

    38 min
  5. Book Chat 1 - Reading Partners Podcast

    Jan 19 ·  Bonus

    Book Chat 1 - Reading Partners Podcast

    In this new episode we are chatting about book covers - "never judge a book by it's cover", the popular phrase - do we agree or disagree?  Books mentioned: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Dracula by Bram Stoker Frankenstein by Mary Shelley The Dark Tower by Stephen King Yellow Face by RF Kuang Question: Would you read a book without a cover or blurb?

    20 min

  6. Jan 6

    Reading Partners Podcast: Ready Player One

    In this episode we discuss the nostalgic dystopian book Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.  Please be warned that we do discuss this book with spoilers.  Books discussed:Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline Big question ~ would you turn push the button? Let us know

    38 min

  7. 12/02/2025

    Reading Partners Podcast: Strange Houses

    In this second episode, we are discussing the chilling Japanese mystery sensation Strange Houses by Ukestu and we learn about honkaku novels.  Please be warned we do discuss spoilers as well as dark themes such as murder, mutilation, child abuse, birth defects/deformity, psychological trauma, death and suicide. Books discussed: Strange Houses by Uketsu Strange Pictures by Uketsu Agatha Christie  The Names by Florence Knapp Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan  Links: https://crimereads.com/the-honkaku-and-shin-honkaku-mysteries-of-seishi-yokomizo/ Question: What other honkaku books can you recommend? Instagram: @readingpartnerspodcast

    40 min

  8. 11/03/2025

    Reading Partners Podcast: Strange Pictures

    Strange Pictures by Uketsu. In our first episode we discuss the mystery horror book Strange Pictures by Uketsu.  Please be warned we do discuss spoilers as well as dark themes such as murder, death, suicide, child abuse and domestic abuse.   Books discussed: Strange Pictures by Uketsu. Question: What did you think about this book?

    36 min
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About

A couple’s book podcast released on the first Tuesday of each month. Join husband and wife Sunjai and Alison Arif as they discuss the books they have read. Alison is a keen reader and book reviewer. Sunjai is an award winning stand up comedian and has to be tricked into reading the same book as Alison. Find out what these reading partners like and dislike about the books they’ve shared. This podcast will NOT be spoiler free. We would love you to read and discuss with us. You can get in touch with us at www.instagram.com/readingpartnerspodcast and readingpartnerspodcast@gmail.com

Information

  • Creator
    Sunjai and Alison Arif
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sunjai and Alison Arif
  • Show Website
    Reading Partners Podcast