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Busy Reading Books
Zafigo Travel
25 episodes
4 days ago
A new podcast by Zafigo.com where we explore the world through words! Join Marina Mahathir weekly as she talks about the books she loves, share insights about them, and sometimes, chat with other interesting book lovers. Whether you have interest in the lives of historical figures, or want to learn about French cooking, join us as we flip through books based on the many genres and themes – proving that there truly is a book for everyone! More information available at zafigo.com/busy-reading-books
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A new podcast by Zafigo.com where we explore the world through words! Join Marina Mahathir weekly as she talks about the books she loves, share insights about them, and sometimes, chat with other interesting book lovers. Whether you have interest in the lives of historical figures, or want to learn about French cooking, join us as we flip through books based on the many genres and themes – proving that there truly is a book for everyone! More information available at zafigo.com/busy-reading-books
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S01E16 | Stories Set Under the African Sun
Busy Reading Books
23 minutes 38 seconds
4 years ago
S01E16 | Stories Set Under the African Sun

In a continent as culturally and ethnically diverse as Africa, it's no surprise that the literature that has come out from it be equally diverse and multifaceted. Dealing with a range of social and cultural issues, from human rights and feminism to post-war and post-colonial identity, here are Marina's suggestions on some books worth diving your nose into from some of Africa's best and upcoming writers.

Mentioned this episode:

  • Nadine Gordimer - Burger's Daughter
  • Alan Paton - Cry, the Beloved Country
  • Donald Woods - Biko
  • Enid Blyton
  • Wilbur Smith
  • Barbara Kingsolver - The Poisonwood Bible
  • Abraham Verghese - Cutting for Stone
  • Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - Half of a Yellow Sun, Americanah, Purple Hibiscus
  • Chinua Achebe
  • Ben Okri
  • Wole Soyinka - Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth
  • Akwaeke Emezi - The Death of Vivek Oji
  • Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi - A Girl Is a Body of Water
  • Nanjala Nyabola - Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move
  • Yaa Gyasi - Transcendent Kingdom, Homegoing
  • Trevor Noah - Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood

More information available at zafigo.com/busy-reading-books

Busy Reading Books
A new podcast by Zafigo.com where we explore the world through words! Join Marina Mahathir weekly as she talks about the books she loves, share insights about them, and sometimes, chat with other interesting book lovers. Whether you have interest in the lives of historical figures, or want to learn about French cooking, join us as we flip through books based on the many genres and themes – proving that there truly is a book for everyone! More information available at zafigo.com/busy-reading-books