{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63dc10d32dba3100108683e2/6742134b041fb70e9c90997d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Parisian by Isabella Hammad: belonging and edification","description":"<p>Neha and Shruti discuss <a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9780802148803\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Parisian</a> by Isabella Hammad, a book that follows Midhat Kamal, a Palestinian man, between the First and Second World Wars. We talk about the 19th century European novel, prominent themes we noticed in the book, and our thoughts on the characters and their development. We also get into the historical context of the events unfolding in the book.</p><p><br></p><p>Links</p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGAL9TcH76MBKR5hywFZ4CA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">IsraelPalestine For Critical Thinkers</a> on Youtube</p><p>Empire Podcast [<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/empire/id1639561921\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a>] [<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/0sBh58hSTReUQiK4axYUVx?si=5cd1b10fe80e4283\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>]</p><p><br></p><p>Books Mentioned &amp; Shelf Discovery</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9781400079988\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">War and Peace</a> by Leo Tolstoy</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9781517914134\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sentimental Education</a> by Gustave Flaubert</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9780802124944\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Sympathizer</a> by Viet Thanh Nguyen</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9781616207502\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits</a> by Laila Lalami</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9781501117015\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The House of the Spirits</a> by Isabel Allende</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9780811228152\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Our Riches</a> by Kaouther Adimi</p><p><br></p><p>If you would like to get additional behind-the-scenes content related to this and all of our episodes, <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/6290f10b889cc00014eaca8c/shows/63dc10d32dba3100108683e2/episodes/subscribe%20to%20our%20free%20newsletter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">subscribe to our free newsletter</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>We love to hear from listeners about the books we discuss - you can connect with us on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thenoveltea.pod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> or by emailing us at thenovelteapod@gmail.com.</p><p>This episode description contains links to Bookshop.org, a website that supports independent bookstores. If you use these links we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.</p>","author_name":"Neha & Shruti"}