Reading Around The World

from The Readerly Report · host Nicole Bonia

This week, Gayle and Nicole talk about books set in foreign places— especially those that are evocative of place— and how that enhances or changes the reading experience. Mari Partyka, a passionate reader, intrepid traveler and longtime friend of The Readerly Report joins us, and comes prepared with book recommendations! Books mentioned in this podcast: The Secret Lives Of Baba Segi’s Wives by Lola Shoneyin The Dinner List by Rebecca Searle A Long Way Home by Ishmael Beah The Night Olivia Fell by Christina McDonald Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight Looker by Laura Sims The Girls at 17 Swann Street by Yara Zgheib The Secrets Between Us by Thrity Umrigar Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen American Marriage by Tayari Jones Belonging by Nora Krug The Italian Party Christina Lynch Tangerine by Christine Mangan State of Wonder by Ann Patchett Hausfrau by Jill Alexander Essbaum Do Not Become Alarmed by Maile Meloy Killing It by Camas Davis Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo My Sister The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite The Paris Wife by Paula McLain Love And Ruin by Paula McLain This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therestperpective.substack.com

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