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Living A Life Through Books
by Dr. Shahnaz Ahmed
Welcome to Living A Life Through Books. This podcast is about a life-changing journey. The journey of starting, sustaining, and learning from the habit of reading.
Episodes
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S8E9 - Book Club: Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
Have you ever bought a book and watched it on your book shelf? This book, I purchased at a book fair and used the book club as the perfect opportunity/excuse to read. I didn't know what I was getting into. Neither did my other book club members. Here's our session. Here's some information you…
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S8E8 - Book Club: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
A retelling of Charles Dickens book David Copperfield. We talk about themes, favorite characters, and favorite scenes. Have you read this book? Here's some information you might find helpful or ways to support the podcast or to reach me: Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in. Get a...
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S8E7 - Book Club: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
An all 5 star book from our book club. We couldn't stop gushing. Have you read this one? What are you thoughts on it? Here's some information you might find helpful or ways to support the podcast or to reach me: Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for...
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S8E6 - Book Club: An Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
Last year's book club selection. I'm still catching up. This book was historic fiction set in Cyprus. Take a listen and tell me what you thought. Here's some information you might find helpful or ways to support the podcast or to reach me: Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in. Get a...
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S8E5 - Book Club: Together Tea by Marjan Kamali
All members of the book club can suggest a book and we picked this one. Hope you enjoy the listen. It does help if you've read the book. Here's some information you might find helpful or ways to support the podcast or to reach me: Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in. Get a Libro.FM...
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S8E4 - Book Club: 1Q84
Welcome to Book Club. Today is Murakami's book. It's been a long time coming for myself to read it. I'm super glad I got to do it for book club. Here's some information you might find helpful and/or ways to support the podcast and/or to reach me: Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in....
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S8E3 - Book Club: Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
This episode was recorded on 11/21/24. This is a new favorite fantasy author of mine and I hope you enjoy the listen and her books as much as we did. Here's some information you might find helpful or ways to support the podcast or to reach me: Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in.…
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S8E2 - Book Club: New Nigeria County by Clare Brown
This book was so much fun. Most of our members gave this one 5 stars and for good reason. Take a listen to our podcast and put this audiobook on your next reading list. Notes to get in touch, support me, and other platforms I support. Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in. Get a...
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S8E1 - Book Club: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Book Club is a great way to appreciate or not appreciate a book and it's great to hear everyone's point of view. The Picture of Dorian Gray is a classic that has stood the test of time and we talk about how it might have been viewed when it was first published. Take a listen. Here's the Be…
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S7E3 - Book Club: Finding Me by Viola Davis
Today's book is a celebrity memoir. We discussed our thoughts and reflected on her journey from the bottom to become whom she is now. Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Credit bundles are perfect...
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S7E2 - Book Club: The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza
SPOILER ALERT This is book club and we discuss the full book. We had lively discussions about themes and what we liked and/or disliked about the book. OTHER NOTES: Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your…
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S7E1 - Book Club: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
SPOILER ALERT. Here's where we discuss The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. We have difference in opinions and that's what makes bookclubs interesting. Have you read this book? Thoughts? Here are some ways you can reach me or support me and some of the projects I'm passionate about....
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S6E22 - For Palestine, Broken Olive Branches, an Anthology
This episode is a conversation between myself Alex Wallace, Rachel Roth and Stephanie Rabig for the benefit of the Palestinian children. Please see below for links to support Palestine. Find Stephanie Rabig: http://stephanierabig.weebly.com Links to support Palestine: Palestine Children's…
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S6E21 - Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
SPOILER ALERT: Today we are doing a book about an octopus. If you have read this book, it's charming and will make you smile. If you haven't, I would recommend you pick it up. Our book club has done some heavy book and it was the request of some of our members that we did a lighter read. This…
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S6E20 - Book Club: The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
SPOILER ALERT: Today we are discussing an Oprah Book Club pick. The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese was recommended by a friend. He had done it for his book club. His thoughts are recorded towards the end when he joined us briefly. This book is long and so is our discussion. It was good to...
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S6E19 - Book Club: Wellness by Nathan Hill
Wellness by Nathan Hill is a book that explores all elements of relationships. This book was very interesting to discuss because there was a lot to dissect and not everyone in the book club had the same opinions. That's what makes book club interesting. Hope you enjoy the discussion as much as we...
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S6E18 - Author Conversations: Erin Young (Original Sins)
Erin Young is the author of The Fields, and now Original Sins. Both thriller novels set in Iowa. Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Credit bundles are perfect for any occasion or just because. Check…
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S6E17 - Author Conversations: Christina Baker Kline
Today, I'm chatting with the NY Times Best Selling Author of Orphan Train. We had done the book earlier for our book club and it put me in her path. Today's conversation goes to writing, story telling and of course as always, books. Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in. Get a Libro.FM...
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S6E16 - Book Club: Weyward by Emilia Hart
SPOILER ALERT: Weyward by Emilia Hart is a debut novel that became one of Goodread's top books of 2023. It follows the journey of 3 women, in 3 different timelines. Hope you enjoy our discussion of the book. Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for…
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S6E15 - Author Conversations: JP Maxwell (Water Street)
JP Maxwell has run a newspaper kiosk, worked for a Californian software company and studied Russian language at the University of London. Now he writes books, makes films and lectures in Creative Writing and Digital Writing at Liverpool John Moores University.p He has a passion for the more...
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S6E14 - Book Club: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
SPOILER ALERT This book about stealing a manuscript and publishing it as your own was a fun discussion. We had some interesting points of views and discussed some emotions that came up as we read the book. Podcast notes: Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in. Get a Libro.FM credit…
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S6E13 - Book Talk: Verity by Colleen Hoover
SPOILER ALERT: In this episode, I discuss the book Verity with a friend of mine, Cheri Haas. The book has a very interesting twist at the end. I didn't predict it. And we discuss how we felt about the characters and their motivations and who the villain was and just general things about the book....
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S6E12 - Book Club: Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
SPOILER ALERT As with all our book clubs, we discuss the whole book. Today we worked on Orphan Train. It was interesting to hear the different perspectives. Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Credit...
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S6E11 - Bookish goal setting for 2024
How do you decide on how many books to read in the new year? Here are my thoughts. Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Credit bundles are perfect for any occasion or just because. Check out…
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S6E10 - Year in Review: Top 10 of 2023
Going over all my books read and finding my top favorites of 2023. Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Credit bundles are perfect for any occasion or just because. Check out WriteSeen. It's a…
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S6E9 - December 2023 (Month in Review)
My books read in December. My final numbers for book goals. Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Credit bundles are perfect for any occasion or just because. Check out WriteSeen. It's a platform that...
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S6E8 - Book Club: As Long as the Lemon Tree Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
SPOILER ALERT: Book club. This book talks about Syria and the war influence there and the journey to be a refugee. Super excited that this book is now an international bestseller. Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person...
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S6E7 - Book Club: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
SPOILER ALERT This was probably our first sci-fi of this book club and we wanted to do a light hearted comedy and I felt it hit the spot. Hope you all enjoy the episode. Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your...
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S6E6 - Book Club: A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende
SPOILER ALERT: Our book club discusses our thoughts about this book. Themes and favorite scenes are talked about. I was on a podcast about my writing journey a few months ago. Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in...
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S6E5 - October, November 2023 (Months in Review)
Doing 2 months in review. I read 5 books each month and that makes 10 books total. My new favorite fantasy is mentioned in this episode. Check it out. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Credit bundles are perfect for any occasion or just because....
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S6E4 - September 2023 (Month in review)
September in review. 13 books down. Mostly short ones. A few poetry books. Here's the Be Seen Podcast episode I was in. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Credit bundles are perfect for any occasion or just because. Check out WriteSeen. It's a...
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S6E3 - Book Club: Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor and White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
This is a double book club episode, although we lean more heavily on Age of Vice. We had done White Tiger as one of our first books for book club so please check out that episode. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Credit bundles are perfect for any...
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S6E2 - July, August 2023 (Month in Review)
Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Credit bundles are perfect for any occasion or just because. Check out WriteSeen. It's a writing platform that is growing in support of the writing community worldwide. It does take a lot of effort to produce these...
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S6E1 - Start of Season 6
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S5E22 - Book Club: The Rise and Fall of Great Powers by Tom Rachman
SPOILER ALERT. We discuss the whole book, including the end. The Rise and Fall of Great Powers by Tom Rachman was chosen by Rifhat in our book club. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Credit bundles are perfect for any occasion or just because. It...
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S5E21 - Book Club: The Measure by Nikki Erlick
Once again, a lively discussion of the book The Measure by Nikki Erlick. Hope you enjoyed our conversation. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Credit bundles are perfect for any occasion or just because. It does take a lot of effort to produce these...
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S5E20 - June 2023 (Month in Review)
Discussing the 5 books read this month. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Credit bundles are perfect for any occasion or just because. It does take a lot of effort to produce these episodes. Your support means the world to me. How about Buy Me A...
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S5E19 - April, May 2023 (Month in Review)
Discussing the books I read in the last two months ending on May 28th, 2023. I read 12 books between the two months and have to get back into reading more to hit my 100 book goal. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Credit bundles are perfect for any...
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S5E18 - Book Club: Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
SPOILER ALERT. Book Club. Book: Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy. This is a literary eco-fiction story. Hope you enjoy the discussion of our book club. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Credit bundles are perfect for any occasion or…
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S5E17 - Book Club: No Man's Land by Eula Biss
This is a series of non-fiction essays about the American reality. The history of this country and how race is perceived. Good read, but slow and heavy. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Credit bundles are perfect for any occasion or just because.…
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S5E16 - White Out Discussion
This was an impromptu book discussion about the book White Out by several authors. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Credit bundles are perfect for any occasion or just because. It does take a lot of effort to produce these episodes. Your support...
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S5E15 - Feb, Mar 2023 (Month in Review)
Catching up on my month in review. This episode has both February and March books. It's got a nice mix, I think. I'm hosting an intimate professional women's only retreat. It's going to be in Gatlinburg, TN Sept 28 to Oct 1st. Email me or get in touch with me on DM if you want more information.…
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S5E14 - Book Club: The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont
Another lively discussion of an interesting book. Different points of view always make discussions fun. I'm hosting an intimate woman's only retreat. It's more for wellness and growth, but if you are interested email/message me on social media and we can chat. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for...
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S5E13 - Book Club: True Biz by Sara Novic
True Biz is about where the hearing and the non-hearing communities intersect. It was a great read to learn and understand the plight of the individuals and their families. As always we had a lively discussion. Hope you enjoy it. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special…
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S5E12 - Book Club: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Lively discussion. One of my personal favorite book club episodes. Take a listen. This book was loved by many. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Also, you can buy credit bundles for your loved ones for any occasion or just because. It does take a…
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S5E11 - January 2023 (Month in Review)
Books I read this past January. It's an interesting mix. Take a listen. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Use code LLTBPODCAST on the Libro.FM site. Also, you can buy credit bundles for your loved ones for any occasion or just because. It does take…
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S5E10 - Book Club: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
We discuss the book Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow. We talk about the themes and our favorite characters and ultimately our rating of the book. This episode is rated explicit because of a couple of F words. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life for...
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S5E9 - Top 20 of 2022
As the name suggests, I go over my top 20 books of last year and my reasons for choosing them. It's never an easy decision but here we are. Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for yourself and/or that special person in your life. Use code LLTBPODCAST on the Libro.FM site. Also, you can buy credit…
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S5E8 - December 2022 (Month in Review)
The last month in review of 2022. Read 8 books. Different genres. Some 5 star reads and some 3 star reads. Looking for a perfect gift: Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for that special person in your life. Use code LLTBPODCAST. Also, you can buy credit bundles for your loved ones for any occasion or...
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S5E7 - November 2022 (Month in Review)
This has been a great reading month for me. 14 books is not shabby at all. Yes, some were super short, but hey, it is what it is. Take a listen. Have you read any of these books? Or do your want to? Looking for a perfect christmas gift: Get a Libro.FM credit bundle for that special person in your...
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