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Not Another Book Podcast

by ShoutOut Network

The podcast that says what you're thinking but too afraid to say. Every fortnight we share popular and unpopular opinions about the books you love.Hosted by PostColonialChild, BooksAndRhymes and BookShyBooksGet their reading lists here: http://eepurl.com/dqS8EHFollow them on Bookstagram: @NABookPodcastFollow us on Twitter: @NABookPodcast

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Episodes

  1. S2 EP6 | A Celebration Of #indiebookshopweek :Live Episode With Irenosen Okojie At Housmans

    We sat down with a lot bae, Irenosen Okojie, to get the scoop on her upcoming books but also her writer's journey. We discussed: - Book faves - Bad-ass women of colour in publishing - Changing publishers - Writing process - Writing about London - The magic of short stories Continue the…

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  2. S2 EP 5 | Meet Kalaf Epalanga, the Angolan writer/musician who bought Lisbon for half price

    This week’s episode is a one of a kind as we are joined in the studio by writer Kalaf Epalanga! You might recognise him as one of the Buraka Som Systema group members and co-founder of record label Enchufada. We discussed: Afrolusophone writing and music Being a member of the diaspora Living in...

  3. S2 EP 4 | Literature festivals: Worth it or a total waste of time?

    This week’s episode we finally reveal the ins and outs of the Berlin festival both Postcolonial Child and Books and Rhymes attended and we tell you what festivals you need to save your coins and those you should be supporting. We discuss: Our favourite festivals Our worst festival experiences...

  4. S2 EP 3 | My Self Help Queens at??

    We curled up to discuss our favourite reads, why some of us kiss our teeth at self-help, and why others just live for the genre. We discuss: - Queen Bee! Homecoming -What constitute self-help? -Is self-help for a particular demographic -Why is self-help mocked and not taken seriously? - Are...

  5. S2 EP 2 | Bonus episode: Beyond the label : Navigating Worlds As A Muslim Writer + Critical Muslim

    Back at it with a bonus episode to spoil you after such a long hiatus. We are talking about what it means to be a Muslim writer. We discuss: - The launch of the Critical Muslim issue 30: West Africa on May 15th at LSE. Register here:...

  6. S2 EP 1 | We Back!: The Tea About Nonfiction

    Your girls are back again with sipping hot tea and more laughter and singing plus a few surprises for season 2. This week’s episode we dive into the non-fiction World and we come for some of your problematic faves. We discuss: What is nonfiction? The difference between Creative nonfiction and…

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  7. Bonus Episode | ‘See You On The Other Side‘

    In this bonus episode, Books & Rhymes, PostColonialChild and BookShyBooksexpress our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for engaging with, and spreading the word about us. We share: Our journey so far. What to expect from us in the future Where you can find us during our hiatus.…

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  8. Ep 12: ‘Children of Blood and Bone’: Live with Tomi Adeyemi

    This week’s episode is a real treat! Books & Rhymes, PostColonialChild and BookShyBooks are in Bristol with Tomi Adeyemi, the amazing author of our unanimous favourite and highly recommended book, ‘Children of Blood and Bone’! We discuss: - Reimagining reality in fantasy fiction. - The…

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  9. EP 11 | Ordinary People: live recording with Diana Evans at ShoutOut Live!

    EP 11 | Ordinary People: live recording with Diana Evans at ShoutOut Live! In our first live recorded episode, with our special guest, Diana Evans, author of Ordinary People. Fun fact: the book is named after a song of the same title by John Legend. We discuss: The process of writing ‘ordinary...

  10. EP 10 | 'Young Hearts Run Free’ Reading Kid Lit and YA fiction

    This week we dive into the world of kid lit and YA fiction courtesy of BookShyBooks ! We went down memory lane and came up with some interesting questions and debates on the two genres. We discuss and explore: Favourite books from childhood Adults reading children’s books or YA Adaptation of YA...

  11. EP 9 | “I’m A CoverHoe”

    This week it's all about book covers and our love for them. Books & Rhymes, PostColonialChild andBookShyBooks argue about their respective decision to buy or read books based based on their covers. We discuss and explore: - What it means to be a coverhoe. - Is it superficial to judge Books by…

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  12. EP 8 | How Otaku are you? Manga and Anime lovers this way!

    This week it's all about Japanese mangas and animes. PostColonialChild takes the Not Another Book Podcast on her favourite obssesion, Books & Rhymes loudly judges and BookShyBooks is loving it! We discuss and explore: - The difference between manga from anime? - Must watch anime and manga...

  13. EP 7 | Unlimited Seats At The Table

    To celebrate Not Another Book Podcast’s being number 1 on iTunes Podcast literature chart, Books & Rhymes, BookShyBooks, and PostColonialChild spotlight existing literary platforms, and writers’ collectives whose work we absolutely love and admire. We explore: - Inclusivity in literary spaces…

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  14. EP 6 | It’s A Different World: Reading Sci-Fi and Fantasy.

    This week, Books & Rhymes, BookShyBooks, and PostColonialChild discuss their relationship with science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction (SFF), afrofuturism, and the blurred line between fiction and reality within the genre. We explore: If science fiction, fantasy & speculative fiction…

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  15. EP 5 | Lost In Translation: Finding and Reading Translated Books

    This week, BooksAndRhymes, BookShyBooks and PostColonialChild debate ‘authenticity’ in translated books and the politics of language. We explore: The one-way traffic of literature from the west to the rest of the world. The focus of translation from European languages into ‘dominant’ national...

  16. EP 4 | Clash of the Titans: Independent vs Big Publishing Houses

    Welcome to our fourth episode of "Not Another Book Podcast". This week, BooksAndRhymes, BookShyBooks, and PostcolonialChild debate the differences between independent publishers, big publishing houses, and writers who choose to self publish; as well as and the ways in which the actions of...

  17. EP 3 | The Empire Strikes Back: Britain & The Windrush Generation

    Welcome to the third episode of "Not Another Book Podcast". This week, BooksAndRhymes, BookShyBooks and PostColonialChild provide an insight into the Windrush generation and the contributions of Caribbean writers to the [British] literary landscape. Key takeaways: #MeToo movement in literature:...

  18. EP 2 | BookGasms: Books that Make You Go Ouuuuuh

    Welcome to our second episode of "Not Another Book Podcast". This week, BooksAndRhymes, BookShyBooks and PostColonialChild delve into the world of literary pleasures! They explore literary crushes, writer baes, and sapiosexuality in attempt to discover what constitutes ‘bookgasm’ and how to…

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  19. EP 1.5 | Sneak Peak

    A preview to episode two:Bookgasm AKA books that make you go ooooh. Full episode drops Tuesday 1st May. Make sure you leave a rating and review.

  20. EP 1 | I Like Good Books and I Cannot Lie

    Welcome to our first episode of "Not Another Book Podcast". This week, BooksandRhymes, bookshy and Postcolonialchild discuss their overhyped books and underrated writers to look out for and Postcolonialchild drops the mic on Chinua Achebe and African literature. Key takeaways: Are some African...

  21. EP 0 | Not Another Book Podcast

    The podcast that says what you're thinking but too afraid to say. Every fortnight we share popular and unpopular opinions about the books you love. Hosted by PostColonialChild, BooksAndRhymes and BookShyBooks Get their reading lists here: http://eepurl.com/dqS8EH Follow them on Bookstagram:...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The podcast that says what you're thinking but too afraid to say. Every fortnight we share popular and unpopular opinions about the books you love.Hosted by PostColonialChild, BooksAndRhymes and BookShyBooksGet their reading lists here: http://eepurl.com/dqS8EHFollow them on Bookstagram: @NABookPodcastFollow us on Twitter: @NABookPodcast

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The podcast that says what you're thinking but too afraid to say. Every fortnight we share popular and unpopular opinions about the books you love.Hosted by PostColonialChild, BooksAndRhymes and BookShyBooksGet their reading lists here: http://eepurl.com/dqS8EHFollow them on Bookstagram:...

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