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📚 Happy Friday Bookworms! This week marked reaching 5k followers on the How To Be… podcast channel on Instagram! It’s been fantastic to meet so many amazing people and hear all your stories and views. What’s more, we have some INCREDIBLE guests coming your way. Episode 2 of season 2 is out this Sunday! To […]
“You Are a Reader” theme picked for World Book Day 2022 to get more kids reading
It’s the 25th anniversary of World Book Day in the United Kingdom and Ireland, which was celebrated in the US yesterday. What began as a UNESCO-sponsored day on April 23, 1995, has expanded to more than 100 countries worldwide, a global celebration of reading for pleasure. For the March celebration, it’s an occasion to appreciate […]
Book Club: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
I had a great time hosting the seventh How To Be…IG Live Book Club with Alex O’Connor, host of podcast The Lit Journal, where we discussed Meditations by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1/2 out of five, described as an important read during the pandemic, as a vehicle in “arming yourself with tools”. PS. I […]
Rebirth of Ukrainian literature: Top authors from Ukraine
We live in harrowing times. As the country faces horrific conflict, we remember the incredible people living in the region or have a connection to the area. The following writers emerged following the Soviet Union, showcasing truths and highlighting the importance of arts and creativity in helping us understand the situation better. 📚 Moscoviad – […]
Visible: What it means to be seen – with Brown Girl Like Me author Jaspreet Kaur
“Disability is pain, struggle, brilliance, abundance, and joy. Disability is sociopolitical, cultural, and biological. Being visible and claiming a disabled identity brings risks as much as it brings pride.” Alice Wong in Disability Visibility Welcome back to season two, where we begin tackling tricky subjects from the get-go. We’re told it’s a fundamental need in […]
Awesome anti-Valentine’s Day reads
For many people out there, the Hallmark holiday of Valentine’s Day is just the kind of norm-confirming, rude baloney that deserves to be relegated to the back of the calendar. Hence, we’re here to help! Here are some books that will get you through this irritating, “romance”-focused, is-it-over-yet ordeal of a day. 📚 Why Not […]
Awe-inspiring Women in STEM books
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11 allows us to honour women’s significant achievements in science and place a much-needed focus on girls entering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. One of the best ways to support them is to know their names and buy their work, where possible. […]
Top reads from experts for Black History Month
“We have to talk about liberating minds as well as liberating society”. Angela Davis February is Black History Month, so I turn to some of the formidable organisations and personalities who know these works of fiction and nonfiction best. The daughter of a librarian, Janet Webster Jones began Source Booksellers in Detroit, Michigan, and is […]
Book Club: The State of Affairs by Esther Perel
Fantastic hosting the sixth How To Be…IG Live Book Club with life coach Jessica Elizabeth, where we discussed psychotherapist Esther Perel’s controversial book The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of five, described as “challenging, and grounded in experience as well as science”. PS. I do not receive commission for reviewing books and talks.
Vote in the Podcasting for Business Awards!
It’s that time of year! Vote for your favourite podcast in the podcasting for business awards. The awards inspire and motivate new and seasoned podcasters by celebrating their creativity and achievements and helping them to reach wider audiences. The Podcast Boutique aim to champion people behind the podcast – the indie podcasters and their teams, […]