The Diverse Bookshelf
The show that connects you with incredible authors from diverse backgrounds, and does a deep-dive into the issues they write about.
Podcasting since 2022 • 86 episodes
The Diverse Bookshelf
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Ep86: Tasneem Abdur-Rashid on writing romance, female friendships & family dynamics
If you’re looking for a book that’s wholesome, hilarious, real, authentic and based on finding love, this week’s episode is definitely for you. On the show today, I’m joined by Tasneem Abdur-Rashid, author of the newly published Thirty Before T...
September 09, 2024
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Episode 86
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Ep85: Ilan Pappé on the 1948 Nakba, speaking out & the future of Palestine
On this week’s episode, I’m speaking to Israeli, anti-zionist historian and academic, Professor Ilan Pappé . Professor Pappé has dedicated dedcades of his life to writing and speaking about the Nakba of 1948, shedding light on what actual...
September 02, 2024
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Episode 85
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Ep84: Safia Elhillo on poetry, language, friendship & Sudan
This week, my guest on the show is the incredibly talented, Safia Elhillo. Safia’s work always leaves me mesmerised and craving for more. In her beautiful poetry, she explores themes of belonging, identity, home, friendship, love, pain, sufferi...
June 25, 2024
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Episode 84
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Ep83: Taiba Bajar on rewiring the brain and unlocking autism
On the show this week, I'm talking to researcher, brain health trainer and parent coach, Taiba Bajar about her book, Unlock Autism. Taiba has developed a unique seven-step action plan to helping unlock a child's potential within 12 months. Taib...
June 18, 2024
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Episode 83
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Ep82: Saima Mir on strong women, crime, vengeance & morality
On this week’s episode, I’m speaking to Saima Mir, journalist and crime novelist, author of The Khan, and its sequel, Vengeance.In her books, Saima introduces us to Jia Khan. A successful lawyer, her London life is a long way from the gr...
June 11, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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