
Welcome to The Diverse Bookshelf. I’m Samia Aziz, celebrating the power of literature and the voices of authors and change makers from the global majority. Join me as we explore the stories that inspire, connect, and transform our world. Each week I interview an inspiring guest about a whole host of themes and issues while focusing on diverse literature.
Let’s uncover the stories that truly mat... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 113 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksEducationArts | |||

Today, I’m so honoured to welcome Hala Alyan to the podcast. Hala is an award-winning Palestinian American writer, poet, and clinical psychologist whose work has long explored the intimate spaces between memory, home, displacement, and the inner worl... more
This week, I'm joined by Ova Ceren, whose debut novel The Book of Heartbreak is a raw, tender, and compelling exploration of love, loss, and healing amid a fantasy world of angels and the other side. With lyrical prose and unflinching honesty, Ova ta... more
Today I’m joined joined by Saima Begum, a British-Bangladeshi writer whose voice is courageous, lyrical, and intent on bringing untold histories out of the silence.
Saima Begum lives in London, and though The First Jasmines is her debut novel, she h... more
This week, I'm thrilled to be in conversation with Professor Sunny Singh.
Sunny Singh was born in India and over the years her life has spanned continents and languages. She earned a BA in English and American Literature at Brandeis University, fol... more
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Samia is such a gentle and insightful interviewer who manages to get right to the heart of what writing and literature are about-our shared humanity. Such a welcome relief from more strident voices on radio and such respect for the authors she interviews.
I’m addicted and in awe of the breadth and depth of discussion in the podcast. So much to think about in each episode and Samia is the most generous and perfect host. Highly recommend this for readers and writers. So much valuable content. Thank you Samia!!
Love this podcast :) Samia is a great interviewer and brings such amazing writers to us :) such great conversations:)
Really enjoying this podcast! So many great guests and voices being shared! I love it!
Amazing podcast, just what I was looking for! Sister truly this is beautiful.
May Allah bless you and all of your guest with ease, grace, and everything wonderful in the Akhira and now, Aleem. Amin.
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This podcast focuses on amplifying the voices of authors and change-makers from the global majority, promoting diverse literature and storytelling. Each episode features a guest who shares insights and personal stories around various themes such as identity, resilience, social justice, and cultural representation, all while highlighting underrepresented narratives. The engaging format invites listeners to explore the complexities of human experiences and fosters a deeper understanding of the world through literature, making it a valuable resource for readers, writers, and anyone interested in the transformative power of storytelling.
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Recent guests on The Diverse Bookshelf include:
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2. Ova Ceren
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