In today's episode, we introduce a segment called Tangents, where I talk about books in general with friend and fellow book blogger Mehreen Shaikh (@theliteraturesnob2.0 on Instagram). 

Check out my Instagram page @thepapercut.club for a full list of the books we discussed!

This episode was created in partnership with 90.4 Oman FM, with thanks to Abdullah Al Maawali for his mad editing skills.

We’re back with a new and improved season of The Papercut Club, this time in partnership with 90.4 Oman FM! 

For our radio premiere, I sat with friends Ammar Al Naimi, Mehreen Shaikh and Rawiya Al Amri to discuss our 2022 reading resolutions. Later, I speak with local book club founder Anisha to find out more about her online community, Oman Book Lovers Club.

In this episode, I'm joined by Omani author Ammar Al Naimi to talk about his very exciting new project, his debut full-length novel, Sarim. In true Ammar style, this will be an urban fantasy set in Oman, and there will be plenty of adventure (really, a lot). Ammar reads an excerpt from his novel and we talk about it, and many other things besides.

Books referenced: 

• The Famished Road by Ben Okri

Co-host: Ammar Al Naimi

Instagram: @naimihero

Twitter: @ammar_al_naimi

In this special episode, Omani author Ammar Al Naimi reads one of his short stories from his first collection, Unoriginal Tales. 

You can pick up a copy of his book on Amazon, and even borrow it for free from the Amazon library if you have a subscription! Otherwise, look for Ammar on social media and you can order the book directly from him!

Twitter: @ammar_alnaimi

Insta: @naimihero 

Music: Epidemic Sound 

Books mentioned in the episode:

• Celestial Bodies by Jokha Al Harthi

In this second episode of #theNAPseries, aka the ‘Not A Problem’ series, I take a look at Sudan through the lens of the novel Telepathy by Dr Amir Tag Elsir. 

Music: 

In this first episode of my new series, #theNAPseries, aka the ‘Not A Problem’ series, I take a look at Iran through the lens of Iraj Pezeshkzad’s masterpiece, My Uncle Napoleon.

I talk to Sami Al Asmi for Oman English FM about all things books. These include my top tips on establishing a lasting reading habit, as well as a list of 10 books that will rekindle your love for reading.

If you know of any books that you think would go well on that list, please let us know on our Instagram @thepapercut.club or contact us through our website www.thepapercut.club

Another one! Day two at the Emirates Literature Festival was action-packed and I recap everything that went down!

Authors and books mentioned:

It’s a bonus episode live from the 12th year of the Emirates Literature Festival! Listen in on a whistle-stop tour of my first day at this literary extravaganza, classic Dubai style. I sat in on wonderful sessions with Esi Edugyan, Fatima Bhutto and Jokha Al Harthi. Listen in for some of the highlights of those sessions!

Books mentioned:

- Washington Black, by Esi Edugyan