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Book Nomad is a monthly podcast by Muslims for those who love reading, culture and the occasional tough question! Each episode, we explore a book, dive into its themes and see how it applies to our real lives and communities.

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Book Nomad: Reading the World Book Nomad

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

Book Nomad is a monthly podcast by Muslims for those who love reading, culture and the occasional tough question! Each episode, we explore a book, dive into its themes and see how it applies to our real lives and communities.

Instagram: @booknomadpodcast

    Mini-episode: Rekiya and Z by Muti'ah Badruddeen (Nigeria)

    Mini-episode: Rekiya and Z by Muti'ah Badruddeen (Nigeria)

    A short episode about Muti'ah Badruddeen's novel, Rekiya and Z, discussing the following:
    Muslim Nigerian and West African portrayals in literature Flawed Muslim characters and their faith Organic portrayals of polygamy rather than emotionally charged, blatantly agenda driven ones

    • 14 min
    Mini-ep: Un homme, ça ne pleure pas by Faïza Guène (France/Algeria)

    Mini-ep: Un homme, ça ne pleure pas by Faïza Guène (France/Algeria)

    A casual tour of this French Algerian novel exploring
    - Alienation between immigrant parents and their children
    - French Algerian representation

    This book has been translated into English as "Men Don't Cry" (translator: Sarah Ardizzone).
    As always, there are many points that were not covered in this episode. I particularly feel I owe an apology to the mother who was only mentioned from a negative perspective but who of course is misunderstood in her love for her children, like her husband!
    Apologies for the strange sound quality - I'm not quite sure what happened there.

    • 25 min
    Audio article: Ayesha Dean: The Istanbul Intrigue by Melati Lum (Australia/Turkey)

    Audio article: Ayesha Dean: The Istanbul Intrigue by Melati Lum (Australia/Turkey)

    Written format on the website here: https://booknomadpodcast.com/reviews/ayesha-dean-istanbul/

    • 5 min
    Audio article: Death is Hard Work by Khaled Khalifa (Syria)

    Audio article: Death is Hard Work by Khaled Khalifa (Syria)

    A new format: articles from the blog read aloud for your listening pleasure.
    Written original available on the website here: https://booknomadpodcast.com/reviews/death-is-hard-work/ 

    • 6 min
    How does getting up for Fajr help the Ummah? (Unofficial Mini-ep: Two Gods (US - documentary film)

    How does getting up for Fajr help the Ummah? (Unofficial Mini-ep: Two Gods (US - documentary film)

    What connects the US city of Newark and Gaza?
    On this journey, I explore the newly-released documentary film Two Gods and discuss
    - How the attitude behind the camera can transform the impact of a documentary film;
    - Getting insight into Muslim communities around the world;
    - Changing the world through worship;
    - Transforming the Ummah by helping those who live next door;
    - Taking an Afterlife-based view of success.
    Film in focus: Two Gods by Zeshawn Ali and Aman Ali.
    Find more information and a link to the film on the website: https://booknomadpodcast.com/reviews/two-gods

    • 19 min
    Mini-ep. Can history ever really be erased? (Focus: China: Beijing Coma by Ma Jian)

    Mini-ep. Can history ever really be erased? (Focus: China: Beijing Coma by Ma Jian)

    On this journey, I considered
    how history continues to exist despite efforts to erase it and  the vulnerability of protests to manipulation. Book in focus: Beijing Coma by Ma Jian (China)
    As always, you can find further resources and other reviews of this book on the website: www.booknomadpocast.com/reviews/beijing-coma
    Disclaimer: book features ≠ endorsements. We speak as readers, not experts.

    • 19 min

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