Yumna Kassab is a neuroscientist and teacher who has published one book, 'The House of Youssef' which is a collection of short stories that was long-listed for the 2020 Stella Prize. From pondering about isolation to the beauty of first person narrative, Olivia and Yumna chat all things libraries, quarantine and writing.

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 •The House of Youssef by Yumna Kassab

Yumna Kassab is a neuroscientist and teacher who has published one book, 'The House of Youssef' which is a collection of short stories that was long-listed for the 2020 Stella Prize. From pondering about isolation to the beauty of first person narrative, Olivia and Yumna chat all things libraries, quarantine and writing. Books mentioned: •The House of Youssef by Yumna Kassab

Isolation Special: Yumna Kassab

Talking Words features interviews with an array of fascinating authors. From oral story-tellers, to memoir writers, from fictional autobiographies to reference writing, Talking Words is a haven for people who love storytelling. We dive into the importance of literature whilst celebrating its quirks along the way, getting elbow-deep in the exploration of reading, writing and everything that happens in between. They've been writing them, we've been reading them. Now, let's talk about them.

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Isolation Special: Yumna Kassab

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