Set in part in a hairdresser's salon in regional France this engaging novel about how Proust changes Clara's life answers many questions including: Why read Proust?; how can a book change your life?; the beauty of Proust's descriptions; Proust and Ernaux as observers of the zeitgeist; what lies behind the image; Proust suffering from the Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome and its impact; Proust's sexuality; Gallimard's publication in 2021 of never-before-published work by Proust; differences and parallels between the reading cultures of England and France; Proust: A Family Novel by Laure Murat, and more.

34:41 minutes

BookBlast Hatchards Podcast

Translation Book Club

Clara Reads Proust, Stephane Carlier, Translation Book Club

A Dictator Calls by Ismail Kadare translated by John Hodgson discussed at the BookBlast® Translation Book Club, Hatchards, Piccadilly 
Ismail Kadare, the renowned Albanian novelist and poet, navigated the oppressive environment of communist Albania under dictator Enver Hoxha. This unusual book is based around Stalin’s alleged three-minute telephone call to Boris Pasternak. The discussion examined the relationship between dictators and writers, the power of fear and the game of divide and rule and everyone playing off each other, Osip Mandelstam and the gulag, Stalin’s purges of the intelligentsia, whether Stalin favoured Pasternak the way Lenin favoured Gorky, Putin’s regime today, Anna Politkovskaya and censorship, methods of eliminating those who speak out against a dictator, and more. 
The discussion includes insights from publisher Christopher MacLehose.
33 minutes

A Dictator Calls, Ismail Kadare

A Dictator Calls, Ismail Kadare, Translation Book Club

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Hi, friends! Today we’re diving into Lisa Marie Presley’s book From Here to the Great Unknown. Michelle is taking the lead on this episode, but I just finished the book on Audible a couple of days ago and absolutely loved it. We’ll explore the heart-wrenching yet beautiful journey of Lisa Marie’s life, her relationships, and the legacy she left behind.

Stick around until the end because we’ll be sharing some exciting updates on the upcoming books in our mini book club series. Hint: Our next read is The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom. It's a bit longer, so we encourage you to start soon! Find out more in the show notes at: https://www.tamiwest.com/post/bookclub-1-lisamariepresley

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Hug 193 Book Club #1: From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley & Riley Keough

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!

WELCOME TO SEASON SIX!!! In our first session of 2025, we’re kicking off the Geoff Johnaissance with the prologue to GEOFF JOHNS’ TEEN TITANS!

When the Titans and Young Justice teams are brought together by a twist of fate, the DC Universe’s premiere teams of legacy characters face their darkest chapter yet! Heroes will live, heroes will die, and a new era will rise from the ashes of the old one!

Covers Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day (2003) by Judd Winick and Alé Garza

Time Stamps:
00:00:30 Catching Up
00:37:51 Book Club Begins
02:19:57 Titanic Mailbag

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Geeksplained Book Club

GIANT-SIZED Book Club: Geoff Johns' Teen Titans Part 1 (Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day)

Welcome Back! We’re so glad you’re here for another episode of our book club series. This week, Michelle and I are diving into another powerful and thought-provoking book, and we can’t wait to share our thoughts with you. As always, we’ll sprinkle in some fun and laughter because, let’s face it, life can be messy and unpredictable—but that’s what makes it beautiful.

Take a moment to grab your coffee, tea, or favorite drink (Michelle’s been sipping on soda while I’ve been stretching out my "super skinny" Caramelicious from Scooters over several days). Let’s settle in and talk books, faith, and everything in between.

Book Club Overview: This week’s focus is The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom. Last week, we discussed From Here to the Great Unknown, and next week, we’ll dive into The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires. The transition from a Christian inspirational memoir to a quirky vampire-themed novel feels like emotional whiplash, but that’s part of the fun, right? Expect some laughs and deep conversations as we navigate these very different genres.
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Hug 194 The Hiding Place: Book Club #2

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!

With “Graduation Day” behind them, join the Book Club Bois for the official start of GEOFF JOHNS’ TEEN TITANS!

Still reeling from the events that broke apart two superhero teams, the former members of Young Justice (Robin, Superboy, Wonder Girl and Impulse) are summoned to San Francisco to take part in building something new. It’s time for an all new team of TEEN TITANS to assemble!

Covers Teen Titans (2003) #1-6 by Geoff Johns and Mike McKone

Time Stamps:
00:00:29 Intro & Whatcha Doin’?
00:44:20 Book Club begins
02:54:24 Titanic Mailbag

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GIANT-SIZED Book Club: Geoff Johns' Teen Titans Part 2 (Teen Titans #1-6)

Welcome back, friends! This week, Michelle and I are recording from the beautiful (and snowy) Orange Beach, Alabama, during our first annual (hopefully) women’s retreat. It’s been an incredible mix of relaxation, brainstorming, and… well, some adventures we didn’t quite plan for. Who knew sticky notes and snow could be so memorable (you’ll have to watch/listen to hear THAT story! 🤣)!

But this episode isn’t just about sticky notes or Alabama snow (the first since the 1800s, by the way!). Today, we’re diving into the latest book from our mini book club: The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix. Listen for more. Show notes with more details at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/southern-book-club-bookclub3.

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Tami West, PhD Stress and Mental Health Expert 
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Hug 195 The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires: Book Club #3

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!

Now that the team has been assembled, it’s time to find a long-lost friend. Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss Volume 2 of GEOFF JOHNS’ TEEN TITANS!

Following their run-ins with Jericho and Deathstroke, the new Teen Titans set their sights on rescuing OG Titan Raven from the Church of Blood! A new Brother Blood has risen, and seeks to take control of Raven and use her connections to the demon realm for his own gain. Can our titanic teens rescue their friend before time runs out?

Covers Teen Titans (2003) #7-12 by Geoff Johns, Mike McKone, Tom Grummett, Ivan Reis

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00:20:28 Book Club Begins
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Book Club: Geoff Johns' Teen Titans Part 3 (Teen Titans #7-12)

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Stress and Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses her entertaining and 
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Tami has worked in a variety of industries including healthcare, school nutrition, corporate sales, and 10 years as a public-school teacher. In 2013 she received her PhD in Human Development, studying the connections among stress, emotions, and identity. 

Dr. West has spoken in 48 states across the US, as well as the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. 

Dr. West is the author of several successful publications including two books: The Stress Club, Life Without the Monsters and Thrive. She is a mother of eight in a blended family and enjoys reading historical fiction, traveling with her husband Tim and family, and watching The Big Bang Theory.

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