Talking of Books

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Talking of Books is a weekly review show which showcases some of Dubai’s most intrepid readers. From new releases to chats with local and international authors, this is a must-listen for any bibliophi... more

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How many episodes does Talking of Books have?

The podcast currently has 593 episodes available.

Talking of Books episodes:

November 25, 2017 Tom Fletcher Interview, 25.11.2017
British Diplomat and author Thomas Fletcher joins us for a live interview during our Arab World segment. He offers unique insights on the Middle East as well as details about his book, The Naked Diplomat.
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12min
November 25, 2017 Book of the Week, 25.11.2017
If you’re looking for a holiday gift for a book lover then you want to miss our Book of the Week segment where Maan Jalal, Gillian Henney, Daisy Line, give us their top 10 book gifting suggestions for the holiday season!
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29min
November 25, 2017 Young Reviewer, 25.11.2017
Join us as our young reviewer Olivia Hackett weighs in on Never Say Die by 2018 Emirates Airline Festival of Literature author Anthony Horowitz. Never Say Die is the 11th book in Horowitz’s mega-popular Alex Rider series and we can’t wait to hear Olivia’s insight on the super anticipated read!
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23min
November 25, 2017 The Big Question, 25.11.2017
Legendary gaming author Rhianna Pratchett, daughter of Terry Pratchett joins us for a live interview! Hear what it’s like to be the creative force behind some of the most popular video games of our time including Tomb Raider and the Heavenly Sword by the writer herself.
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22min
November 18, 2017 Book of the Week, 18.11.2017
Julie Lewis joins Maan Jalal during our Book of the Week segment as we review two different stories of travel and adventure – Wild, by Cheryl Strayed, and Eastern Horizons: Hitchhiking the Silk Road, by Levison Wood.
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28min
November 18, 2017 Arab World, 18.11.2017
During our Arab World segment, our guest, Maan Jalal give us his thoughts on Ibrahim Nasrallah’s epic tale of Palestinian history – Time of White Horses which spans the collapse of the Ottoman Rule and goes all the way until the British Mandate of 1948.

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8min
November 18, 2017 Castaway, 18.11.2017
Maan Jalal is with us to reveal the three books he would take with him if he were ever stranded on a deserted island. There are some classics as well as some childhood favorites amongst his list that you’ll be sure to recognize…
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31min
November 11, 2017 Castaway, 11.11.2017
Special guest Jasper Hope, chief executive of Dubai Opera is with us today during our Castaway Segment. Jasper reveals the three books he would take with him to a desert island.
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30min
November 11, 2017 Book of the Week, 11.11.2017
Yvette Judge and Gillian Henney from the Emirates Literature Foundation are with us for our Book of the Week Segment. They’ll be recreating a book club segment from Britain’s foremost daytime TV duo, Richard and Judy in honor of their attendance at the 2018 Festival. Gillian and Yvette will be discussing Kevin Kwan, Shari Lapena, and Kate Mosse on the show.
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39min
November 11, 2017 Arab World, 11.11.2017
Award winning Emirati poet and spoken word artist Afra Atiq is with us during our Arab World segment. After having spoken to Jasper Hope from Dubai Opera and the Festival Team about the 6th March 2018 ‘For the Love of Words’ event, in this segment she wows us with a two-performance punch of things to come…
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10min

FAQs about Talking of Books:

How many episodes does Talking of Books have?

The podcast currently has 593 episodes available.