In this episode, I’m joined by Madjda, a teacher, activist, and passionate bookworm who explores the world of literature with unprecedented curiosity.

We talked about her journey as a reader and writer, how books have shaped her understanding of the world, and why reading can serve both for education and for hobbies. She also shared thoughtful advice for anyone looking to start or return to a reading habit.

Here are the books we discussed in this episode:

• The Bell Jar – Sylvia Plath

• The Burning Girl – Claire Messud

• Atomic Habits – James Clear

• A Little Life – Hanya Yanagihara

• De Profundis – Oscar Wilde

• The Picture of Dorian Gray – Oscar Wilde

• The Song of Achilles – Madeline Miller

• Letters to a Young Poet – Rainer Maria Rilke

• Sand Roses – Hamza Koudri

• Captive – Sarah Rivens

• My Brilliant Friend – Elena Ferrante

• The Lying Life of Adults – Elena Ferrante

• The Grapes of Wrath – John Steinbeck

• Of Mice and Men – John Steinbeck

• The Secret History – Donna Tartt

• Orientalism – Edward Said

You can find Madjda with her lovely monthly wrap ups on instagram @mad.jeda

A big thank you to Dojo Alger⁠  for their generous partnership and for providing the space to make this podcast come to life. Check their instagram ⁠dojo_alger

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