10 episodes already?! That's a wrap on Season 1!! I’d love to hear from you about what you’d like to see in Season 2 and any feedback you have on Season 1. Here's the anonymous feedback form: https://forms.gle/TmFGqt7ZcTeu5oQv7 Looking ahead, I want to focus more on community building in Season 2. During this break, I’ll be exploring different ways to build a community around books through in-person events, book clubs, and more. Make sure to follow me on IG to stay updated on all of that...
Aug 13, 2024•2 min
In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah, an old co-worker of mine from San Francisco, and together we discuss the memoir Educated by Tara Westover, which describes Westover's pursuit of education against all odds, growing up in a survivalist family in rural Idaho. Sarah and I share our personal philosophies on getting through tough times, the power of education, and how the Anxiety character from Inside Out 2 resonates a little too much. Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode...
Jul 30, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, I’m joined by an old friend, Daamini (who I apparently met at a circus-themed summer camp?) to talk about 1984 by George Orwell, a book we read together in our grade 12 English class. Daamini and I talk about how 1984 was impactful to developing political awareness at that stage in our lives, and thinking critically for the first time about what we as a society choose to remember (and forget). We cover surveillance and privacy in the technology age and how we're probably mor...
Jul 16, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, I’m joined by Katherine (@Katherout), a fellow podcaster & Seattle-based content creator, to talk about The Idiot by Elif Batuman. Katherine and I talk about the intimate and lifelike style of this novel and how it compares to novels like Sally Rooney's and movies like Ladybird. Katherine and I also discuss how we approached college, what we wish we'd done differently, and how we keep learning outside of school. Finally, we talk about the complexities and nuances of ...
Jul 02, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, I’m joined by Kosi, a friend of mine from Michigan, and together we discuss bell hooks' book All About Love. Kosi and I talk about the different types of love (romantic, community, platonic), the idea of love as a verb rather than a feeling, and the importance of self-care and self-love. Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, click Follow so you're notified when new episodes come out, and share it ...
Jun 18, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Starting off Pride month strong with Audre Lorde! In this episode, I’m joined by Chase, who insisted I read Zami —and for once, I'm glad I took his advice (unlike the time he insisted it was fine to crash in my dorm while I was out of town, but we’ll get into that in the episode). Together, Chase and I discuss intersectionality, the concept of the "mythical norm," and the powerful act of self-naming within the queer community. We also delve into how Lorde's life story unfolds t...
Jun 04, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Happy AAPI month! What better way to celebrate than to sit down with a fellow South Asian book lover, Shivani, and talk about The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri! Shivani and I discuss growing up in North America as first-generation Indian immigrants, grappling with different parts of our identities at different parts of our lives, and how the idea of the "American Dream" has evolved over time within our families. Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it 5 st...
May 21, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 5
On this episode, my boyfriend Arul and I discuss The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. We talk about the idea of the "personal legend" (pursuing your dreams in the face of challenges), why I deserved my rat girl summer, and ~the quantum nature of the universe~ Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, please rate it 5 stars on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, click Follow so you're notified when new episodes come out, and share it with a friend! Would also love if you could l...
May 07, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4
On this episode, I talk to a friend of mine from high school, Leyla, about how Twilight was accidentally foundational to our friendship. We discuss the strange moral and religious undertones of Twilight, the toxic relationship dynamics it romanticizes, and the way young girls' tastes in books, music, and movies are historically undervalued. Most importantly, we set the record straight on whether we're Team Edward or Team Jacob. Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, pl...
Apr 23, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3
On this episode of Anyone Read This? Grace and I talk about "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin. We cover inclusion and representation in the gaming industry, the struggles of being women in tech (sigh), following creative pursuits, and the idea of platonic soulmates. Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, please rate it 5 stars, click Follow so you're notified when new episodes come out, and share it with a friend! I'd love to hear from y...
Apr 09, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2
On this very special first episode of Anyone Read This? my mom and I talk about "Crying in H-Mart" by Michelle Zauner, a memoir that covers themes of grief, cultural identity, food as a love language, and mother-daughter dynamics. We draw parallels between our own experiences with a cancer diagnosis in the family and Zauner's (oops, gets a little heavy). Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, please rate it 5 stars, click Follow so you're notified when new ep...
Mar 26, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Hi I'm Pratiksha and welcome to my podcast, Anyone Read This? Anyone Read This? is a podcast where I will connect or reconnect with people in my life over books we've both read. This is kind of a personal journey of mine, to reach out to people in my life and strengthen my relationships, using books as a common ground to do so. Don't worry if you haven't read each book, our conversations will be more focused on broader themes and personal stories, though I will provide a synopsis...
Mar 23, 2024•2 min
