Readers' Co – Details, episodes & analysis

Kicking off season 2 of Readers' Co with our first guest ever. I was honored to host Sara Rahnama for a short interview, during her visit in Algeria where we briefly discussed her book The Future Is Feminist, her reading club and journey as a writer.

Check the Author's Website at Sara Rahnama

You can order the book from Cornell Press Website , from the Fnac Website or through third party with Dz Book Dealer

• Your feedback about the podcast episode would be much appreciated.

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In this 8th Episode of Readers’ Co we dive into why reading other genres, other authors and stepping out of your comfort zone is crucial for a reader.

With a voice that is quite sickly, I share with you my little selection of books as well in hopes that you may find a way to pick your next read :

- no longer human by ozamu dazai

- belly of fire by Shafinaaz Hassim

- HP lovecraft writings (novels mostly or poetry)

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In this special episode of Readers’ Co, We highlight exciting news about FIBDA and its conferences, the importance of reading comics, and some must-check-out new releases.

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In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of non-fiction, breaking common misconceptions , sharing with you how I choose the right non-fiction book and how to make the most of your non-fiction reading journey.

Below is the reading list recommended during the episode:

- The Autobiography of Malcolm X – Malcolm X

- On Writing – Stephen King

- Never Split the Difference – Chris Voss

- This is Marketing – Seth Godin

- When Women Ruled the World – Kara Cooney

- Le Dérèglement du Monde – Amin Maalouf

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In this episode of Readers’ Co, we dive into the fascinating world of translated fiction. exploring why translating fiction matters, how it broadens our understanding of different cultures, why it opens up opportunities for global dialogues and how it allows readers to experience stories from all corners of the world.

I also share a list of some of my favorite translated works—classics and modern gems.

Books mentioned in this episode:

• The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

• The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi

• Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

• Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes

• Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

• The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

• The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

• Almond by Won-pyung Sohn

• Minor Detail by Adania Shibli

• The Running Man by Stephen King

• Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed

Further reading:

• Edith Grossman article: https://wordswithoutborders.org/read/article/2010-04/from-why-translation-matters/
• Algerian translations to English: https://arablit.org/2019/01/28/a-look-at-80-books-algerian-literature-in-english-translation/

• Palestinian women in translation: https://www.worldliteraturetoday.org/2024/march/palestinian-womens-voices-translation-mai-al-nakib

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Welcome to the 4th episode of Readers’ Co, where we explore how to make reading a priority and carve out reading time in a busy schedule and what kind of time we can sacrifice for reading.

Books mentioned in the episode are:

- Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://shorturl.at/IoNoo

- Why We Sleep by Mathew Walker: https://shorturl.at/I2NQe

Disclaimer: the second book is a bit dense so may want to read it parallel to other books.

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Don’t forget to leave your opinion in the comments and tell us about your experience.

Welcome to the 3rd episode of Readers' Co, where we nurture your reading culture.

in this episode, we explore in a subjective and experimental approach the ups and downs of reading fast and the benefits of reading slow, trying to find balance in between.

Don't forget to leave your opinion in the comments and tell us about your experience.

The ressources mentioned throughout the episode:

• Tim Ferris video on fast reading : https://youtu.be/ZwEquW_Yij0?si=KU_SpEaUyhtyigzO

• Jim Kwok limitless book on storygraph: https://shorturl.at/WugNg

• Jack Edwards and Stephen fry video : https://youtube.com/shorts/hieCQWLm9jw?si=Z2YOJcWfQ8zVvRNr

• Speed reading test: http://www.freereadingtest.com

Welcome to the 2nd episode of Readers' Co, where we help you nurture your reading culture.

in this episode we curate a set of criteria to select the perfect book for the summer, from sci-fi to young adult and we offer you a selection of books you can read for the summer.

Books listed in this podcast episode are:

- Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

- Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

- Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil Degrass Tyson

- The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

- Hitchhicker's Guide to The Galaxy by Douglas Adams

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Welcome to the first episode of Readers' Co.

we tackle a long awaited question from everyone, how can you effectively build a reading habit?

we break it down to 5 essential steps, explain how these steps connect to one another and eventually a little 20 days challenge to start your reading habit.

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Welcome to Readers' Co, the ultimate podcast for book lovers! I'm Sabrine, your guide on this literary journey and I’m here to help you nurture your reading culture.

Whether you're a seasoned reader or just getting started, At Readers' Co we help you discover the best books, offer reading advice and explore diverse genres to make the most of your reading experience.

tune in with us every week and let Readers' Co guide you to your next book adventure. Subscribe now to Readers' Co on your favorite podcast platform and let’s turn pages together.