In this episode of the Libro.fm podcast, hosts Craig and Karen interview Aaliyah Bilal, author of the 2023 National Book Award finalist “Temple Folk.” Aaliyah discusses her creative process and journey to becoming a writer, why she prefers to write short stories and the inspiration behind her collection, and book recommendations for those interested in exploring Islam in Ghana and Sudan.
Walk into any independent bookshop and you’re likely to see the book James front and center. Written by Percival Everett, the story is a reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and follows Jim, the enslaved man who accompanies Huck on his journey. Not only did the book receive the 2024 National Book Award for […]
The hosts of Marlon & Jake Read Dead People share the classics they can’t live without—and the ones they definitely can!