A What Should I Read Next favorite! From the publisher: “A chance meeting between mythical beings takes readers on a dazzling journey through cultures in turn-of-the-century New York. Marvelous and compulsively readable, Helene Wecker’s debut novel weaves strands of Yiddish and Middle Eastern literature, historical fiction and magical fable, into a wondrously inventive and unforgettable tale.”
Today I’m talking with Aaron White, a runner, content developer, INTJ, and married father of two who lives in Minnesota.
Chakraborty masterfully includes history and cultural symbolism in this fantasy novel (for a peek into her research process, check out Chakraborty’s reading list). This book subverts expectations in the best way. Eighteen year old Nari makes her living as a con artist on the streets of Cairo. When a job goes horribly awry, she accidentally conjures a djinn warrior who transports her to the magical city of brass. If you love a feisty heroine and rich world-building, this is the book for you.
New York City has inspired thousands upon thousands upon thousands of books, movies, and TV shows. It’s no wonder we
Today’s guest Elizabeth Smith – she told me I could call her Liz – is an English Major living a
Hello readers, it’s the first Tuesday of 2017! What better way to kick off the new year than a new episode
Guest and journalist Melody Warnick has been tracking what she reads in an excel spreadsheet since 2004. If you find
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