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Q&A | Megha Majumdar

September 19, 2020 Reading Women
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A Burning by Megha Majumdar is America’s new favourite novel set in India. This raging debut is an illuminating read on the current state of Indian society and politics, which is experiencing dark times under the pressure and influence of right-wing extremism. Modern democracies are becoming corrupt under fascist leaders, making this a story that brings out unmissable parallels between India and the US. Majumdar’s novel has received wide recognition (which it deserves!) and was most recently longlisted for the JCB Prize for Literature, one of India’s prestigious literary prizes. Our co-host Sumaiyya asked Megha a few burning questions we’ve all been thinking about!

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In Author Q&A, Reading Women Award Tags Megha Majumdar, A Burning, Sumaiyya Naseem

Ep. 93.5 | Weekend of Words Live Show with the Shuffle Collective

August 16, 2020 Reading Women
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As a special episode, here is a live show that Kendra and Jaclyn recorded at the Weekend of Words virtual book festival this spring. The episode is only lightly edited to give listeners the feel of really being there as the episode was recorded. A special thanks to the Shuffle Collective who hosted this event.

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In Show Notes Tags conjure women, afia atakora, Deepa anappara, djinn patrol on the purple line, a burning, Megha Majumdar, saltwater, Jessica andrews, when I hit you, Meena kandasamy, the yield, tara June winch, black sunday, tola Rotimi abraham

Ep. 92 | The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree and A Burning

July 15, 2020 Reading Women
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To close out July, Kendra and Sumaiyya discuss The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree by Shokoofeh Azar and A Burning by Megha Majumdar.

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In Show Notes Tags sumaiyya naseem, the enlightenment of the greengage tree, a burning, Megha Majumdar
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