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This month I'm joined by Alka Joshi, author of our May book club pick, Six Days in Bombay. I loved our conversation, and learned so much from her.This episode includes spoilers for Six Days in Bombay.Thank you for listening! Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirlFollow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalbookgirl/Follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayreadwhat/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@professionalbookgirlpod

Thank you for listening and understanding! The May book club pick is Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi. The episode will be out on 5/26.Buy the books Kayla covered here: https://bookshop.org/shop/professionalbookgirlFollow Professional Book Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalbookgirl/Follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayreadwhat/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@professionalbookgirlpod

Sona Falstaff, a hospital nurse in Bombay, has things more or less where she wants them. Yes, she faces a certain discrimination, positive and negative, because of her mixed heritage, which makes her a “half-half” in the lingo of 1930s India. She lives in a poor section of the city, and she must work to support herself and her aging mother. India itself is a state of flux as the British Raj comes to an end and demands for independence increase in intensity and volume. But all in all, Sona wants nothing more than to cling to the job and the life she knows. Yet when the painter Mira Novak is admitted to the hospital, she upends Sona's carefully constructed world. Mira's vibrancy, passion, and generosity awaken a yearning to explore that Sona didn't even know she had. But just as she begins to cherish the possibility of friendship, Mira dies, six days after entering the hospital. The job Sona loves is threatened by suspicion that she somehow contributed to the painter's death. Sona soon discovers that Mira has left her a set of four paintings with instructions to deliver them to their rightful owners. Now she faces a choice: fight for her job and play it safe at home, or take a chance on finding her true self in the wider world, whatever risk that involves? The contrast between Sona and Mira, the friendship that develops between them, and the slowly revealed history that lies beneath Sona's reluctance to take chances are all beautifully laid out in this well-written novel, making Six Days in Bombay (Mira Books, 2025) a delight to read. Alka Joshi is the internationally bestselling author of the Jaipur Trilogy: The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, and The Perfumist of Paris. Six Days in Bombay is her fourth novel. C. P. Lesley is the author of two historical fiction series set during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible and four other novels. Her next book, Song of the Steadfast, is due in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Sona Falstaff, a hospital nurse in Bombay, has things more or less where she wants them. Yes, she faces a certain discrimination, positive and negative, because of her mixed heritage, which makes her a “half-half” in the lingo of 1930s India. She lives in a poor section of the city, and she must work to support herself and her aging mother. India itself is a state of flux as the British Raj comes to an end and demands for independence increase in intensity and volume. But all in all, Sona wants nothing more than to cling to the job and the life she knows. Yet when the painter Mira Novak is admitted to the hospital, she upends Sona's carefully constructed world. Mira's vibrancy, passion, and generosity awaken a yearning to explore that Sona didn't even know she had. But just as she begins to cherish the possibility of friendship, Mira dies, six days after entering the hospital. The job Sona loves is threatened by suspicion that she somehow contributed to the painter's death. Sona soon discovers that Mira has left her a set of four paintings with instructions to deliver them to their rightful owners. Now she faces a choice: fight for her job and play it safe at home, or take a chance on finding her true self in the wider world, whatever risk that involves? The contrast between Sona and Mira, the friendship that develops between them, and the slowly revealed history that lies beneath Sona's reluctance to take chances are all beautifully laid out in this well-written novel, making Six Days in Bombay (Mira Books, 2025) a delight to read. Alka Joshi is the internationally bestselling author of the Jaipur Trilogy: The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, and The Perfumist of Paris. Six Days in Bombay is her fourth novel. C. P. Lesley is the author of two historical fiction series set during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible and four other novels. Her next book, Song of the Steadfast, is due in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Sona Falstaff, a hospital nurse in Bombay, has things more or less where she wants them. Yes, she faces a certain discrimination, positive and negative, because of her mixed heritage, which makes her a “half-half” in the lingo of 1930s India. She lives in a poor section of the city, and she must work to support herself and her aging mother. India itself is a state of flux as the British Raj comes to an end and demands for independence increase in intensity and volume. But all in all, Sona wants nothing more than to cling to the job and the life she knows. Yet when the painter Mira Novak is admitted to the hospital, she upends Sona's carefully constructed world. Mira's vibrancy, passion, and generosity awaken a yearning to explore that Sona didn't even know she had. But just as she begins to cherish the possibility of friendship, Mira dies, six days after entering the hospital. The job Sona loves is threatened by suspicion that she somehow contributed to the painter's death. Sona soon discovers that Mira has left her a set of four paintings with instructions to deliver them to their rightful owners. Now she faces a choice: fight for her job and play it safe at home, or take a chance on finding her true self in the wider world, whatever risk that involves? The contrast between Sona and Mira, the friendship that develops between them, and the slowly revealed history that lies beneath Sona's reluctance to take chances are all beautifully laid out in this well-written novel, making Six Days in Bombay (Mira Books, 2025) a delight to read. Alka Joshi is the internationally bestselling author of the Jaipur Trilogy: The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, and The Perfumist of Paris. Six Days in Bombay is her fourth novel. C. P. Lesley is the author of two historical fiction series set during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible and four other novels. Her next book, Song of the Steadfast, is due in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/historical-fiction

New York Times Bestselling author ALKA JOSHI returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to talk about SIX DAYS IN BOMBAY! Thoughtful, fascinating, riveting … just some of the words to describe this incredible interview with Alka! We talk about Indian Culture – the rich layers, the art, the different facets historically, the importance of honoring family, the reverberations of colonialism … and we talked about all of these through both a western and eastern viewpoint. What about those who were half British and half Indian during a tumultuous time in Indian history? And what did Alka mean when she talked about “generation skipping advice”? We discussed wanting the best for our children, and sometimes that's the opposite of what we experienced as parents. We talked about marrying for love versus an arranged match, and so much more. Alka also shares some exciting developments – don't miss it! Join us!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

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Alka Joshi, the instant New York Times best-selling author of The Henna Artist is back on the podcast to discuss her most recent book, Six Days in Bombay, which will be out in 2025. She gives up an update on her Netflix series, her best writing tips for aspiring writers, and her advice on making the most out of life. Alka says it's important not to let age define you and to go for whatever dreams you have. Just do it! She shares how we can live more intentionally and with more joy and success. Alka became a published writer at 62 and has a lot of wisdom to share in this is an empowering interview that will leave you feeling inspired! Be sure to share this conversation with your friends.   JOIN THE NEWSLETTER + Receive A List of 52-Selfcare Tips CONNECT WITH MICHELE ON IG Buy Michele's Book, Design a Life You Love   Resources Mentioned: The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi Alka's Website Alka on IG   Guest Bio: Alka Joshi is the internationally bestselling author of the Jaipur Trilogy: The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and The Perfumist of Paris. Her debut novel, The Henna Artist, immediately became a New York Times Bestseller, a Reese Witherspoon Pick and was LongListed for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. It has been translated into 29 languages and is currently in development at Netflix as a tv series. In 2023, Forbes selected Joshi as one of 50 over 50 women empowering other women. Joshi was born in India and came to the U.S. with her family at the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. She lives in California. Thank you for listening to the show! Please take a moment to leave a rating + review.

In which we watch the final film. Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of the DH films or even what you think of us! We'd love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and review! SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/therestrictedsection THANK YOU LOVE YOU BUY OUR MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/restricted-section-podcast THANK YOU LOVE YOU IG: https://www.instagram.com/restrictedsectionpod/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rspoddetentioncrew/   Check out our other amazing Deus Ex Media podcasts! www.deusexmedia.org   This episode featured: Christina Kann https://linktr.ee/christinakann Christina plugged The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi https://bookshop.org/a/97181/9780778331476 Mary Clay Watt IG @mcturndownforwatt https://www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt/ Hit up That's What I'm Tolkien About for some War of the Rohirrim coverage https://tolkienaboutpod.podbean.com/ Jason Hilton IG @negativeselections https://www.instagram.com/negativeselections/ Jason plugged Katamari Damacy https://store.steampowered.com/app/848350/Katamari_Damacy_REROLL/

My guest today is Taran Matharu, New York Times bestselling author with over 3 million copies sold. Taran is also co-founder of a small publishing house, Portal Books.Today, we talk about:* how Taran got his start on Wattpad during NaNoWriMo, and then landed multiple book deals with traditional publishers,* advice for anyone participating in a novel writing challenge this month,* why he decided to start his own publishing house* what he's learned about the book industry since becoming a publisher* how he balances his work as a writer and as a publisher,* and so much more.I hope you enjoy the show!»Watch here, or listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Podcasts! (please leave a rating for me on Apple or Spotify

My guest today is Alka Joshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, and The Perfumist of Paris. The Henna Artist was a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick and is currently in development at Netflix as a series.Today we talk about:* beginning a writing career later in life* what it's like to work with Reese Witherspoon and her book club team* Alka's ideal writing schedule,* advice for getting started as a writer, and so much more.✍

Sure, you might not have made the cut for "5 Under 35," but that certainly doesn't mean you need to give up on your dreams of writing and publishing a book! In the first installment of our ongoing "How They Did It" series, Litquake and LitCamp have brought together six authors who found their way to publishing success after the age of 40. Recorded live at Page Street Co-Working's space in Berkeley this spring, Alka Joshi, Anita Amirrezvani, Barbara Graham, Jacqueline E. Luckett, and Mark Ernest Pothier shared practical advice and inspiration in this lively discussion moderated by LitCamp's Janis Cooke Newman. 

A Trilogy, 3rd Time Around and we have Internationally bestselling author Alka Joshi. The Jaipur Trilogy to be exact: The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and The Perfumist of Paris. 2020 saw the publication of Alka's debut novel The Henna Artist, 10 years in the making. The last of the trilogy was released this past October. The rest is, as they say, history. Named one of Forbes 2023 Women 50/50, Alka says 'Life takes unexpected turns, and some only take place in your 60s.' Alka Joshi is a graduate of Stanford University and received her MFA from the California College of the Arts. She has worked as an advertising copywriter, a marketing consultant and an  illustrator. Alka was born in India, in the state of Rajasthan. Her family moved to the USA when she was nine, and she now lives on California's Monterey Peninsula with her husband and two misbehaving pups.

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Roxanna are discussing: Bookish Moments: new library cards and new projects Current Reads: so many books we convinced each other to read Deep Dive: tropes that we usually like, but might diverge into something we hate The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 2:16 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 3:30 - Roxanna's Substack The Purpose Project 3:36 - Roxannathereader on Instagram 8:31 - Current Reads 8:52 - Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes (Roxanna) 8:58 - Rachel's Holiday by Marian Keyes 12:44 - Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb 15:06 - Sushi for Beginners by Marian Keyes 15:44 - Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn Leiloglou (Kaytee) 18:25 - Currently Reading Patreon 21:38 - The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi (Roxanna) 21:46 - The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi 21:49 - The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi 27:08 - The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister 28:11 - I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron (Kaytee) 32:13 - Open Book by Jessica Simpson (Roxanna) 38:47 - The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope (Kaytee) 38:53 - Back of Beyond Books 41:02 - Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li 42:26 - Deep Dive: Two Tropes Diverge In A Wood 43:30 - Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center 43:32 - Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes 43:33 - The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher 44:07 - The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney 44:08 - Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson 45:26 - Maame by Jessica George 45:54 - Sea Change by Gina Chung 47:16 - Notes From A Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwauchi 47:44 - Open Book by Jessica Simpson 51:44 - Search by Michelle Huneven 51:51 - House of Brede by Rumer Godden 53:25 - The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope 54:07 - The Mermaid, The Witch and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall 54:14 - Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong 56:25 - City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty 58:00 - Nora Goes Off Script by Ananbel Monaghan  1:00:10 - Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult  1:01:13 - Life of Pi by Yann Martel 1:01:25 - Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 1:03:21 - Meet Us At The Fountain 1:03:53 - I wish everyone would check out the William Hannah Notebook (Roxanna) 1:03:54 - William Hannah Limited 1:07:14 - Filofax 1:08:06 - I wish I could give out staff picks like a bookstore employee (Kaytee) 1:09:07 - The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister 1:09:08 - The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredithmondayschwartz on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcastand www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading  

Looking for a captivating book that will inspire your senses? Tune in for a discussion with New York Times Bestselling, award-winning, author Alka Joshi, on her third book in the Jaipur Trilogy series: The Perfumist of Paris. #MomentswithMarianne airs in the Los Angeles area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM ABC Talk Radio! From the New York Times Bestselling, and author of the Resse Witherspoon book pick comes the final book in the Japiur Trilogy; The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi. Born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, Alka Joshi has lived in the U.S. since the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of the Arts. She ran her own advertising and PR agency for 30 years. The Henna Artist was her first novel. Currently, she is working on the third book of the trilogy and a screen adaption of The Henna Artist. https://alkajoshi.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #bookish #readinglist #love #novel #fiction #books #bookworm #booklover #hennaartist #India #perfume #Paris #mustread #bookcommunity #bookstagram #bookofthemonth

Alka Joshi is a literary sensation, celebrated for her bestselling Jaipur Trilogy series, which includes The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, and The Perfumist of Paris. With her debut novel, The Henna Artist, Joshi quickly gained widespread recognition, earning a coveted spot on the New York Times bestseller list and being chosen as a Reese Witherspoon Pick. The book has since been translated in 29 countries and 35 territories, and its success has led to a Netflix adaptation currently in development. Born in India, Joshi moved to the U.S. with her family as a child, and went on to receive a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. She currently resides on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula. Joshi's work continues to captivate readers around the world with its rich storytelling, vibrant characters, and unique cultural perspective. Find out more at: http://www.alkajoshi.com/ The Storytellers hosted by Grace Sammon focuses on individuals who choose to leave their mark on the world through the art of story. Each episode engages guests and listeners in the story behind the story of authors, artists, reporters, and others who leave a legacy of storytelling. Applying her years of experience as an educator, entrepreneur, author, and storyteller herself, Grace brings to listeners an intimate one-on-one experience with her guests. Visit Grace at her website www.gracesammon.net. Contact Grace about being a guest on the show, email her at grace@gracesammon.net Follow Grace: On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GSammonWrites On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-sammon-84389153/ #TheStorytellers #Storyteller #Storytellers # Storytelling #AuhtorInterview #LetsTalkBooks #LeaveYourMark #AuthorLife #StorytellerLife #ArtofStory #AuthorTalkNetwork #BookishRoadTrip #AuthorTalkNetwork #AuthorsOnTheAirGlobalRadioNetwork #fiction #inda #NYTBestseller #reesewitherspoonpick #thehennaartist #netflick #stanford The Storytellers is a copyrighted work © of Grace Sammon and Authors on The Air Global Radio Network.

Alka Joshi is a literary sensation, celebrated for her bestselling Jaipur Trilogy series, which includes The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, and The Perfumist of Paris. With her debut novel, The Henna Artist, Joshi quickly gained widespread recognition, earning a coveted spot on the New York Times bestseller list and being chosen as a Reese Witherspoon Pick. The book has since been translated in 29 countries and 35 territories, and its success has led to a Netflix adaptation currently in development. Born in India, Joshi moved to the U.S. with her family as a child, and went on to receive a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. She currently resides on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula. Joshi's work continues to captivate readers around the world with its rich storytelling, vibrant characters, and unique cultural perspective. Find out more at: http://www.alkajoshi.com/ The Storytellers hosted by Grace Sammon focuses on individuals who choose to leave their mark on the world through the art of story. Each episode engages guests and listeners in the story behind the story of authors, artists, reporters, and others who leave a legacy of storytelling. Applying her years of experience as an educator, entrepreneur, author, and storyteller herself, Grace brings to listeners an intimate one-on-one experience with her guests. Visit Grace at her website www.gracesammon.net. Contact Grace about being a guest on the show, email her at grace@gracesammon.net Follow Grace: On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GSammonWrites On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-sammon-84389153/ #TheStorytellers #Storyteller #Storytellers # Storytelling #AuhtorInterview #LetsTalkBooks #LeaveYourMark #AuthorLife #StorytellerLife #ArtofStory #AuthorTalkNetwork #BookishRoadTrip #AuthorTalkNetwork #AuthorsOnTheAirGlobalRadioNetwork #fiction #inda #NYTBestseller #reesewitherspoonpick #thehennaartist #netflick #stanford The Storytellers is a copyrighted work © of Grace Sammon and Authors on The Air Global Radio Network.

In Episode 180, Greg and Pam discuss Taylor Swift, glass heads, and the summer shawl along. Many thanks to kbamr Keri for the episode introduction! You can see Keri's blanket and learn about her fundraising raffle here. You can find Keri'd From Fleece designs here. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. We would also love us to submit questions for us to answer on a future episode. You can ask us with this form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. 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The pattern will eventually be released for individual purchase in his Ravelry shop. Greg has a pattern in an upcoming book–The Disney Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Knitting Guide to Halloween Town and Christmas Town by Tanis Gray! Release date is September 26, 2023. Go ahead and preorder it from your LYS or Amazon.com. Pam's Projects Pam ordered yarn and knit a swatch for the Terrazzo Afghan by Tinna Thórudóttir. She will be using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted and Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted. Tinna has good tutorials on her YouTube channel. Pam also mentioned the blanket pattern Isometric. Pam started the Cuddle Puddle Wrap by Darci Does It. She is using yarn from Passion Knits Yarn. Pam is spinning some BFL. Pam worked on Freeform Favorite Crochet shawl by Lisa Doherty. If you are curious about Freeform Crochet you should check out Lisa's Instagram account. Lisa has some virtual classes coming up. Pam worked on Blackjack by Romi Hill. She is using Windy Valley Muskox 100% Quiviut. Pam finished her Spring Lantern Cardi by Fran Mori. She used Vidalana Linen Jewel. Pam worked on on Coral Reef Wrap by Lisa Hannes. She is using Lana Grossa Chiara. Pam is pretty much always working on a SC Thermal Crochet Potholders using tutorials and patterns from My Crochet Space. Summer Shawl Along Join us for our Summer Shawl Along! Pam and Greg are both making the Cuddle Puddle Wrap but you can choose whatever pattern you want! Add pattern ideas to our bundle on Ravelry. Enter for prizes using this Google Form. Use the hashtag #UPSummerShawl on social media to share your projects! Book Club We are enjoying our book club book, Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. Tune in next episode for next installment in the club. Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous Pam and Greg mentioned the Fix-A-Stitch tool. Greg raved about Be My Eyes. Greg raved about the new Doritos chips. 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Hey, book club besties! This month, we read the incredible debut novel by Alka Joshi titled, The Henna Artist. Following protagonist Lakshmi - one of Jaipur's most in-demand Henna Artists - the novel tells the story of a woman running away from her past in 1950s India in order to forge her own path. But of course, there's only so far she can run before her ex-husband and a sister she didn't know existed turn up on her doorstep. So, does their arrival mark the beginning of the end for Lakshmi's new life? It's a story about freedom of choice, domestic abuse, and arranged marriage, and boy was it a riveting read. Today on the show, Mich, Zara, and Annabelle chat about the book's exploration of the female experience in India during the 1950s, standout characters, and plot twist execution. Join us in the all the book chat over on our Insta, @theshamelessbookclub, and our TikTok, @theshamelessbookclub. Or, if you're after some variety, here's a link to record a voice message via our website, too. You can browse the eBook and audiobook versions of past book club picks in our room on Apple Books! Have a look-see right here. (You might spot our little baby, The Space Between, in the mix there, too.) Want to support our show? We are sending air kisses, air tea, and air hugs (too far?) to anyone who clicks ‘subscribe' on Apple (bonus hugs for anyone who leaves a five-star review, too) or ‘follow' on Spotify.  Still not enough? Well! Our hearts! See below for everything else. Click here to subscribe to ShameMore: http://apple.co/shamelesspod Subscribe to the weekly ‘ASK SHAMELESS' newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gFbYLT  Join our book club: https://www.instagram.com/theshamelessbookclub/  Check out our website: https://shamelessmediaco.com/ Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss current events in energy security, including the prospect of refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and a recent report from the IEA about the outlook for oil through 2028. For the interview section of the podcast, Kelly talks with Anne-Raphaëlle Audouin about Nukik Corporation and the planned Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link to link Nunavut to the Manitoba grid. Guest Bio: - Anne-Raphaëlle Audouin is the CEO of Nukik Corporation Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Reading Recommendations - "The Henna Artist: A Novel", by Alka Joshi: https://www.amazon.ca/Henna-Artist-Novel-Alka-Joshi/dp/0778310205 Interview recording Date: June 12, 2023 Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi joins Jane Healey to talk about her new novel, The Perfumist of Paris.Paris, 1974. Radha is now living in Paris with her husband, Pierre, and their two daughters. She still grieves for the baby boy she gave up years ago, when she was only a child herself, but she loves being a mother to her daughters, and she's finally found her passion—the treasure trove of scents.She has an exciting and challenging position working for a master perfumer, helping to design completely new fragrances for clients and building her career one scent at a time. She only wishes Pierre could understand her need to work. She feels his frustration, but she can't give up this thing that drives her.Tasked with her first major project, Radha travels to India, where she enlists the help of her sister, Lakshmi, and the courtesans of Agra—women who use the power of fragrance to seduce, tease and entice. She's on the cusp of a breakthrough when she finds out the son she never told her husband about is heading to Paris to find her—upending her carefully managed world and threatening to destroy a vulnerable marriage.

Alka Joshi moved to the United States at age nine, but the author's native Rajasthan, India looms large in her chart-topping historical fiction. Many readers know her best for The Henna Artist (2020), the first entry in The Jaipur Trilogy. It follows dye artisan and herbal healer Lakshmi Shastri, who flees an abusive marriage and […]

This interview with Alka Joshi and Annette Chavez Macias was recorded live at the Southwest Florida Reading Festival in Fort Myers.

Anita and Alka discuss their books, their history as mentor and student, the family histories in their homelands of Iran and India, and the importance of exemplary storytelling.  You won't want to miss one scent of this episode!

In today's episode, Catherine (Gilmore Guide to Books) and I circle back to the 16 books we featured in the Winter 2023 Book Preview. We'll be sharing our reading stats and thoughts on the books we've read (or attempted), to help you decide which ones to add to your reading list and which ones to skip. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Sarah's favorite books from 2022 are impacting her expectations. Catherine and Sarah share their Winter 2023 reading stats and success rates. Sarah had stellar results with four 5-star books! Plus, their #1 picks from winter! They name their best and worst books from the Preview. Books We Read Before the Preview [5:03] Sarah's Picks: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (January 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:25] Maame by Jessica George (January 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:31] Winter 2023 Circle Back [10:31] January Sarah's Pick: The Sense of Wonder by Matthew Salesses (January 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:46] Catherine's Picks: Ghost Season by Fatin Abbas (January 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:38] Margot by Wendell Steavenson (January 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:40]  February Sarah's Picks: I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (February 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:50] Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head (February 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:09]  Catherine's Picks: Victory City by Salman Rushdie (February 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:00]  Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes (February 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:39] On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel (February 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:53] All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley (February 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:05]  March Sarah's Picks: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (March 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:27] All That Is Mine I Carry with Me by William Landay (March 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:00]  Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (March 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:04]  Catherine's Picks: Dust Child by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai (March 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:02] The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi (March 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:08] Other Books Mentioned Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [2:58] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [2:59] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [3:01] The Measure by Nikki Erlick [3:06] The One by John Marrs [3:11] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [26:34] The Secret History by Donna Tartt [29:36] Circe by Madeline Miller [33:16] Betty by Tiffany McDaniel [37:54] Watergate by Garrett M. Graff [44:26] The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne [51:05] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane [51:08] Little Women by Louisa May Alcott [51:28] Dear Edward by Ann Nepolitano [53:01] The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi [53:58]

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.About the guest author:Alka Joshi the bestselling author of The Henna Artist and The Secret Keeper of Jaipur. Her most recent book, The Perfumist of Paris, completes The Jaipur Series which launched her writing career and immediately endeared her to the world. Alka's debut novel, The Henna Artist, immediately became a New York Times bestseller, a Reese Witherspoon Bookclub pick, was Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and was acquired by Netflix for a series starring Freida Pinto which is due in 2023.  Alka Joshi was born in India and raised in the US since she was nine, having spent her formidable years assimilating into American culture in Iowa before she came west and earned her BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband. You can find her at alkajoshi.com and on Instagram: @thealkajoshi Facebook: alkajoshi2019  Twitter: @alkajoshi and LINKEDIN: thealkajoshi. About the host:Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup built to help authors succeed. She is an internationally published author of four historical fiction novels. Her debut, The Virgin's Knot, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book. She recently finished her first YA crossover novel inspired by her nephew with Down syndrome. She lives in Marin County with her daughter and enjoys mountain biking, surfing and hiking with her dog. To learn more about her books and private writing coaching services, please visit hollylynnpayne.com or find her at Instagram and Twitter @hollylynnpayne.If you have a first page you'd like to submit to the Page One Podcast, please do so here.As an author and writing coach, I know that the first page of any book has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. So I thought to ask your favorite master storytellers how they do their magic to hook YOU. After the first few episodes, it occurred to me that maybe someone listening might be curious how their first page sits with an audience, so I'm opening up Page One to any writer who wants to submit the first page of a book they're currently writing. If your page is chosen, you'll be invited onto the show to read it and get live feedback from one of Page One's master storytellers. Page One exists to inspire, celebrate and promote the work of both well-known and unknown creative talent.  You can listen to Page One on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and all your favorite podcast players. Hear past episodes.To get updates and writing tips from master storytellers, follow me onFacebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and Instagram.Until then, be well and keep reading!In service with love,Holly

BOOKSTORM Podcast welcomes back NYT bestselling author ALKA JOSHI to discuss The Perfumist of Paris!  Once again, Alka transports us to another place  and time, infused with the complex and enticing scents of perfume in the making: lavender, geranium, violet, cedar, sage, musk, sandalwood, vetiver, incense … a mud hut … a person you love. We talk about how these scents, both the good and the bad, comprise our lives.  We dive deep into the role of women in the 1970s, particularly as they were negotiating career choices and family responsibilities. Can parents have it all? Maybe so, but it's easy to lose oneself in the process. How do we reclaim that lost part? Perhaps by pursuing a long-held dream or developing a talent? We talk about being intentional. A quote: “The measure of us isn't in the day-to-day. And it's not in our past or our future. It's in the fundamental changes we make within ourselves over a lifetime.” Wow! Have you struggled with shame over a past decision? What about something that happened that was out of your control?  Are we as a society equipping young people to dismantle negative self-talk and turn those once-shameful experiences into something inspiring? Join us for an incredible discussion!

Tifani and Lindsey discuss The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. Happy Reading!

Welcome to the Winter 2023 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books!   In this episode, Catherine and I share 16 of our most anticipated books releasing January through March.   This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement Join our Patreon Community to get our bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here! Highlights Catherine has 6 repeat authors from her 8 books, and Sarah has 4! Catherine's picks are leaning more literary, while Sarah is focusing on more commercial fiction. One 5-star book already from Sarah's selections. Plus, their #1 picks for winter release. Winter 2023 Book Preview [4:34] JANUARY Sarah's Picks: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (January 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:56] Maame by Jessica George (January 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:48] The Sense of Wonder by Matthew Salesses (January 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:39] Catherine's Picks: Ghost Season by Fatin Abbas (January 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:05] Margot by Wendell Steavenson (January 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[16:02]  FEBRUARY Sarah's Picks: I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (February 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:08] Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head (February 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:10]  Catherine's Picks: Victory City by Salman Rushdie (February 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[21:38]  Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes (February 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:25] On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel (February 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:43] All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley (February 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:56]  MARCH Sarah's Picks: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (March 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:31] All That Is Mine I Carry with Me by William Landay (March 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:31]  Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (March 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:04]  Catherine's Picks: Dust Child by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai (March 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:26] The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi (March 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:46] Other Books Mentioned The One by John Marrs [7:24]  Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli [14:29]  People Person by Candice Carty-Williams [14:31]  Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong [14:52] Ghosts by Dolly Alderton [15:13] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [18:13] Winterland by Rae Meadows [18:49] The Power by Naomi Alderman [23:16] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [24:14] The Secret History by Donna Tartt [25:22] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain [25:40] We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper [26:29] Betty by Tiffany McDaniel [33:06] Metropolitan Stories by Christine Coulson [37:12] Defending Jacob by William Landay [39:00] The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai [42:40] Dear Edward by Ann Nepolitano [45:23] The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi [48:05] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [49:34] Other Links Golden Age of Detective Fiction | Knox's 10 Commandments

O que lê uma pessoa que é cega? Apesar dos limites - não gosta de audiobooks, prefere o Braille - lê mais do que imaginei. Que bom. Aprendi muito com esta atleta paralímpica medalhada, espero que sintam o mesmo. As leituras da maratonista: Cisnes Selvagens, de Jung Chang; As Vinhas da Ira, John Steinbeck; Servidão humana, Somerset Maugham; A filha da fortuna, Isabel Allende; Vendidas, Zana Munssen. Os que recomendei: Terra Americana, Jeanine Cummins; A tatuadora de Jaipur, Alka Joshi; O amante, Marguerite Duras; Annie Ernaux, Os Anos. Referi o Eu, Malala. Ainda a tentar encontrar um em Braille para oferecer, tem sido de facto um desafio...

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Puja Shah is a visionary poet who shares her voice through written and spoken word, guided meditations, and teaching. Born in Queens, New York, to immigrant parents, she defied teachers who questioned her English skills by winning countless poetry and short story awards in her youth. With over 10 years of nonprofit experience and a long public health career, she has created a campaign aligned with girl trafficking awareness causes for her upcoming debut novel, For My Sister, which launches on October 18th 2022.We talk about our relationship to our culture as adults and parents to daughters, how there was always an undertone of some traditional expectations growing up, why she wanted to work in public health, and her eye-opening experiences in Uganda and India.She talks to me about what drove her to write her debut novel, why other South Asians still  have a hard time supporting one another, how her online community, Chai Mommas, was built, and our mutual love for Zarna Garg and Alka Joshi. We also agreed that thepla (spicy Indian roti) is the best food ever.  Even on planes.

What does it take to design a meaningful life? I believe that is why we are here and yet, it can feel out of reach. Alka Joshi, the New York Times best-selling author of The Henna Artist and her most recent book The Secret Keeper of Jaipur is on to share her journey from successful entrepreneur to full time author. Alka believes that the energy we put out into the world is what we attract back in. She shares how we can live more intentionally and with more joy and success. She also shares her writing practice and much more! This is a beautiful interview that will leave you feeling inspired! Tune in now and access the show notes at thegoodlifecoach.com/139. Alka Joshi was born in India and raised in the U.S. since the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. At age 62, Joshi published her debut novel, The Henna Artist, which immediately became a New York Times bestseller, a Reese Witherspoon Bookclub pick, was Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and is being developed into an episodic series by Miramax TV. The sequel, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, premieres June 2021, and will be followed by the third book in the trilogy in 2022. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, I would love your review on Apple Podcasts. It only takes a minute. 1. Click on this link 2. Click “View in iTunes” button 3. Click “Subscribe” button 4. Click “Ratings and Reviews” text 5. Click to rate and leave short review and you're done! Thank you for listening to the show! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How Alka went from full time entrepreneur to full time writer. Why she wrote “The Henna Artist” and why she called it a love letter to her mother. Why the energy we put out into the world is important. What Alka remembers about living in India and what she wanted people to understand about India and it's rich culture and heritage. Why we need to keep learning every day. Go back and reignite passions from the past. Why need to live our lives from a place of clear intention. How her book became a Reese Witherspoon pick and what Reese said to her. How Alka's book is being turned into a TV series. Why you should have friends of all ages. Her advice to women who want more out of life and much more! ALKA'S 3 BEST TIPS FOR LIVING A MEANINGFUL LIFE Don't let life happen to you. Have an intention for what you want to happen.  Ask yourself, “What kind of life do I want to create?”  You have to clarify the intention and have it inside your brain all of the time. Always try to have joy in your life every day.  Learn something new every single day.  Always be learning. RESOURCES MENTIONED The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi Alka's Website Alka on IG Michele on Instagram Thank you for listening to the show!

Join us as we discuss The Secret Keeper of Jaipur with best-selling author Alka Joshi! This story, although it stands alone, is a follow up to The Henna Artist, her immensely popular novel that was published in 2020. We explore universal themes of power, class, respect, corruption, and parenthood … all against the backdrop of 1960s India. We were fascinated by Alka's thoughts on Indian society (did you know that families may work with a jeweler for generations?), the natural world, and western versus eastern medicine. Are these different approaches to medicine mutually exclusive? We broached the study of healing plants, biodiversity, and ethnobotany. We also addressed finding your way in life, the importance of mentors, integrity, and letting go of our children to allow them to be who they were meant to be. Beautiful and riveting! 

Nach dem langen und steinigen Weg in ein selbstbestimmtes Leben in Jaipur 1955, steht alles auf dem Spiel, als die Vergangenheit mit voller Wucht auf den Plan tritt. Das ist unser Hörbuch der Woche: „Die Hennakünstlerin“ von Alka Joshi.In der aktuellen Podcastfolge geht es nach Indien. Lakshmi ist vor vielen Jahren ihrem gewalttätigen Ehemann entflohen und hat sich in der Metropole Jaipur einen Namen als außergewöhnlich gute Hennakünstlerin gemacht. Doch dann taucht plötzlich ihre jüngere Schwester auf, von deren Existenz sie nichts wusste. Ihr hart aufgebautes Leben steht auf der Kippe, ihre Schwester hatte bei ihrer Suche Hilfe – von Lakshmis Ehemann.Warum dieses Hörbuch mehr als ein Historienroman ist und wieso Benny und Felicitas positiv überrascht wurden, erfährst du in dieser neuen Folge der Hörbuchwelten Shorts.Alle vorgestellten Hörbücher findest du in der Playlist „Hörbuch der Woche“ in voller Länge.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/66iCjElasf9LWya5TlRCjE?si=2752a268c0d64e74Einfach auf Spotify oder Deezer abonnieren, so verpasst du nie wieder einen spannenden Hörbuchtipp.Kannst du anhand eines Satzes das nächste Hörbuch der Woche erraten? Folge Hörbuchwelten auf Facebook, Instagram und TikTok und diskutiere am kommenden #FragenFreitag mit!https://www.instagram.com/hoerbuchwelten/https://www.facebook.com/hoerbuchweltenhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hoerbuchwelten Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blossom Your Awesome Podcast #60 Creativity And Success With Alka JoshiI had the great pleasure of having Best Selling Author Alka Joshi on the Blossom Your Awesome Podcast. We had an incredible conversation that left me feeling inspired and wanting to read more of her work and write more of course. I'll start by saying not only because I'm a fan, but because I'm an avid reader. Herbook The Henna Artist was an exceptional read. She is a phenomenal writer and I was truly drawn head first into this marvelous story that takes you off into a colorful world in the heart of India's Rajasthan. I of course had dozens of questions for Alka Joshi. I wanted to know what success tasted like as a writer later in life?In her previous life Alka had spearheaded a successful marketing firm and did the whole corporate thing for decades before leaning into her writing.She shared very candidly about her journey from the corporate world to this nudging feeling of needing to create having wanted to be an artist in her younger years. We agreed that she is a true artist and the page her canvas, her poetically crafted sentences her paint. She shared great insights about creativity, her own right process. We talked about her second book which lead to her sharing about a third one that is coming out soon and a fourth one that is in the making. I also wanted to know as a writer and creative myself what she does to stay inspired? And of course, the obvious question - what advice she has for aspiring writers?It was an insightful conversation full of great insights and wonderful thoughtful guidance. If you'd like to know more about Alka you can check her out on her website or on instagram where she is very active and always posting helpful tips and tricks for writers. Her instagram To see more of my work go to Blossom Your Awesome. I actively write about optimizing health and wellness and self-improvement. I on a very regular basis suggest books and the takeaways. And I will be more actively breaking down my 3 favorite takeaways from each episode for those who are limited on time and may not have 35-45 minutes to listen in.Although these days - technology makes it almost impossible to not be able to tune in. Your cell, your car, bluetooth, AirPods and the train or your evening jaunt with your device on speaker phone. Or you can see some of my other work at suesblues.com Or follow me on instagram where I post fairly regularly and ask an inquisitive question or two weekly in hopes of getting you thinking about your life and going deeper with it. My Instagram - i_go_by_skd

Two rockstar authors of historical fiction join the show. Meet Alka Joshi author of the blockbuster bestseller THE HENNA ARTIST and Martha Hall Kelly, author of the 1.5-million copy bestseller LILAC GIRLS. As authors of historical fiction, of triliogies whose debuts exploded onto the literary scene, and as former advertising executives, Martha and Alka have so much in common. We talk to them all about their career shifts, their writing & research process, and the challenges of craftng their triliogies, particularly after each of their debuts were so successful. We hear all about Alka's latest, THE SECRET KEEPER OF JAIPUR, and Martha's latest, SUNFLOWER SISTERS, and even get a sneak pek at each of their forthcoming 2023 novels. Then on the after show we meet the charming and hilarious Canadian debut novelist Nita Prose whose #1 bestselling heartwarming whodunnit, THE MAID, has taken the world by storm.

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Roxanna are discussing: Bookish Moments: an Oprah moment and an interesting reading experience Current Reads: a beach read with teeth, serial killers, joy as protest, gosh, this episode is GOOD Deep Dive: Meet Roxanna! Book Presses: a stunning mystery and a chocolate chonker As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . .   2:14 - Bookish Moment of the Week 2:57 - Season 3: Episode 5 of Currently Reading w/Roxanna 3:46 - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 4:45 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 5:54 - Current Reads 6:13 - The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi (Roxanna) 8:24 - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 9:30 - The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi 11:00 - The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino 11:39 - The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie (Meredith)  16:13 - Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki (Roxanna) 21:38 - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke 22:10 - Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer (Meredith) 25:35 - Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer 25:37 - The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson  28:25 - Season 3: Episode 38  28:44 - A Dead Djinn in Cairo by P. Djeli Clark (Roxanna) (direct link to the story online but it's also available as a kindle item!) 33:20 - A Master of Djinn by P. Djeli Clark  35:29 - All Systems Red (Murderbot #1) by Martha Wells 36:16 - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree (Meredith) 42:28 - The Fellowship of the Ring (LOTR pt.1) by J. R. R. Tolkien 43:02 - Deep Dive: Roxanna's Reading Life  44:49 - What Should I Read Next 45:21 - Roxanna's TED Talk 46:11 - currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com  46:42 - Season 2: Episode 47 about book twins 46:58 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 47:48 - A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas 55:57 - Rules of Civility by Amor Towles 57:06 - Currently Reading Patreon 57:34  - Books We'd Like to Press Into Your Hands 58:00 - Among the Ruins by Ausma Zehanat Khan (Roxanna) 1:00:22 - The Unquiet Dead by Ausma Zehanat Khan 1:02:07 - The Eighth Life by Nino Haratischvili (Meredith) 1:08:08 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles  1:08:48 - @roxannatheplanner on Instagram 1:09:04 - Currently Reading Zazzle store Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and get some merch at www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Alka Joshi was inspired by the richness of Indian culture and her own Indian heritage for her writing. Her book The Henna Artist is a beautiful homage to the women of India who fought for sufferage by fighting for their own dignity and personal freedom. In this interview we talk about how much her mother impacted the story behind her trilogy, the impact of India on America, why she pivoted to writing fiction and so much more. You can find The Henna Artist trilogy and more information about Alka Joshi on her website here. Findn the transcript here. Find Alka Joshi on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Want to support the show? Become a patron! Looking for tips on writing, publishing, and storytelling? Join my writers' newsletter! Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I'm reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter.  

Alka Joshi - The Henna Artist - Part IIThanks for listening to Part II of my two-part episode featuring my conversation with New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi. In this episode, Alka continues her discussion about her path to publishing her debut novel The Henna Artist. It's a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick.Reese Witherspoon said, “Captivated me from the first chapter to the final page.” Alka talks about hiring two developmental editors for her manuscript after she had been working with her agent for several years on changing her novel. Initially she resisted the feedback, but she realized the comments were nuances and brushstrokes that could help elevate her novel to bestseller status. Now she encourages everyone to find a developmental editor, but particularly ones that are interested in the genre they're writing.Alka discusses the reasons she cut almost 150 pages from her novel, and it wasn't because of the reason I imagined. We discuss the publication of The Henna Artist and the novel's meteoric rise to bestseller although it looked like the 2020 launch might not succeed after the pandemic caused everything to shut down in March. We talk about the Netflix series in the works for The Henna Artist and book two in the trilogy The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, and we discuss the third novel that Alka will publish in 2023. Alka shares the ways readers can find her online and she encourages writers to visit her YouTube channel to see the videos she made about traditional publishing vs. self-publishing. She talks about how to get an agent and how to deal with self-doubt. She encourages every woman to write her story.Make sure to listen to Part I of the conversation with New York Times best-selling author Alka Joshi. www.alkajoshi.comwww.thehennaartist.comNow a Netflix ProjectNew York Times BestsellerReese Witherspoon Bookclub PickLA Times BestsellerUSA Today BestsellerToronto Star BestsellerGlobe & Mail BestsellerIndie Bookstores BestsellerPublishers Weekly BestsellerLonglisted: First Novel, Center for FictionAmazon Summer 2020 Readers PickGoodreads Finalist Choice Awards 2020: Best Debut Novel & Best Historical FictionIndigo 10 Best Books of 2020HCC Spring 2020 Fan Choice WinnerFollow Alka: Instagram Facebook Twitter Bookbub

In Episode 142, Greg and Pam discuss pickles, poetry, and power tools. Many thanks to PhoenixFire Tracy for the episode introduction! Tracy hosts the Serenknitty Podcast on Youtube. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. ***Please help us manage the group by answering the questions when you request to join!*** SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Our next quarterly Zoom call for Shawl and Sweater Patrons will be on Saturday, June 18. Stay tuned for an opportunity to share your time preference!*** Yarn in the News Saturday, April 30, 2022 is Local Yarn Store Day! Greg's Projects Greg is working on socks for his mom. He is using yarn from Twist Fiber Studio. It will incorporate the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg is working on several design projects and asked for feedback about potentially designing a shawl in public, taking suggestions from listeners as we go. Greg picked up another embroidery kit from M Creative J. This one is the DIY Desert Landscape Pin Embroidery Kit. We also mentioned Knitted Bliss. Pam's Projects Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. Pam worked on her Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. She is using Stylecraft Special DK. Pam worked on the Reyna Shawl by Noora Backlund. She is using yarn from PassionKNITS Yarn. Pam is trying to make a cowl. She has finally found a pattern that is perfect but it is a test knit and she can't share any more details. Book Club In episode 143 we will continue Section 3 of The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. We will discuss Cable plied and Textured yarns. We try to host book club so you don't need the book to enjoy the discussions but this book is such a wealth of knowledge we highly recommend it! We are nearing the end of the our current book club and are looking for suggestions for the next book! We try to choose a reference type of book that will have broad appeal to many knitters, can be broken into segments and is readily available. If you have any suggestions, please email us! info@unravelingpodcast.com. Miscellaneous Designer PAKnitWit Sarah Jordan shared her newest geometry Sock pattern, SOHCAHTOA Pam mentioned the book The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. Pam mentioned getting her new Tom Bihn Bag, The Swift. Pam mentioned the music festival MerleFest. Greg just bought an electric lawnmower. Greg loves the new pickle fries and dillicious Big Dill Cheeseburger from Sonic Drive-In. Greg and his family went to see the touring Hamilton. We mentioned the Imagined Landscapes podcast because Greg was super excited about Katie's post about eating popcorn with chopsticks. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. 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NYT Bestselling Author Alka Joshi, The Henna Artist and The Secret Keeper of JaipurIn Episode I of this two-part episode of Bollywood and Books, New York TImes best-selling author Alka Joshi talks about her novel The Henna Artist. In our conversation, Alka talks about her childhood in India and her path to publishing her debut novel The Henna Artist. It's a New York Times bestseller and a Reese Witherspoon Bookclub Pick. It's also an LA Times Bestseller and a USA Today Bestseller. The Henna Artist is now a Netflix Project. We'll talk about that in part two of the conversation.Alka discusses the reasons she launched an ad agency and hired women to help her implement projects for clients. It was all about empowering women. She created the character Lakshmi to give her mother the chance she never had--to lead her life in the independent way in which Alka has been able to lead her own life. She wanted her mother to experience that independence. She talks about her fascinating journey to publication. She advises writers that they need passion, patience, and perseverance--stick-to-itiveness, to get good at what they're doing. Make sure to tune in next week for part two of the episode with author Alka Joshi. We'll talk about the Netflix project for The Henna Artist and book two in the trilogy The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and we'll discuss the third novel that Alka will publish in 2023. www.alkajoshi.comwww.thehennaartist.comNow a Netflix ProjectNew York Times BestsellerReese Witherspoon Bookclub PickLA Times BestsellerUSA Today BestsellerAlka shares her writing tips on her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNLMIc32Z-y4hzkiE3o6rQ. Follow Alka Joshi: Instagram Facebook Twitter BookbubYouTubeOrder on: Amazon Barnes&Noble Goodreads Indiebound Target BooksAMillion Walmart & your favorite indie bookstore.Listen to Episode 11 of the podcast on your favorite podcast players or by visiting the podcast page...

Det vänliga avsnittet med många goda handlingar och en ondsint gul container Bokspanarna frågar sig vad som är en god handling? Är det at att lyssna på andra hemligheter samtidigt som man inte avslöjar sina egna för någon? Eller handlar om att kartlägga en avliden släktnings liv samtidigt som man försöker tar reda på var den där kartongen fylld med pengar kommer ifrån egentligen? Men det är kanske så enkelt att en god handling är en omgång Pokemon tillsammans med gänget? Veckans gäster: Agneta Krohn Strömshed och Helén Lagerqvist. Vi pratar om följande böcker: Vänligheten av John Ajvide Lindqvist Klänning för korta kvinnor av Kristina Appelqvist Hennakonstnären av Alka Joshi

In today's Books with Hooks, guest agent Veronia Park joins us from Fuse Literary to review four submissions. During the segment, Veronica discusses having the query vibe matching the sample pages vibe; under-promising and over-delivering with the sample; ensuring you have stakes at the end of each POV paragraph in the query; when not to include the prologue in the sample pages; and the three-part rule: what does your MC want more than anything, why can't they get it, and what will happen if they do/don't get it?After which, Bianca chats with Alka Joshi, author of The Henna Artist and The Secret Keeper of Jaipur about how there isn't a ticking clock for publishing; having and listening to external cheerleaders; tooting your own horn; when an MFA is worth it, and when it's not; five crucial tips for emerging writers; taking time away to recharge and then coming back to appreciating your story; and the importance of knowing the story behind the story.Find us on our socials: Twitter: @SNOTYAW @BiancaM_author @carlywatters @ceciliaclyra Instagram: @biancamarais_author @carlywatters @cece_lyra_agent @ the_shit_about_writingFacebook: @tsnotyawWebsite: www.biancamarais.comVeronica Park on Twitter: @veroniKaboomFuse Literary on Twitter: @FuseLiterarywww.fuseliterary.comAlka Joshi on Twitter: @alkajoshi and on Instagram: @thealkajoshi

The saga of The New York Times Bestselling book The Henna Artist, continues in this novel. Born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, Alka Joshi has lived in the U.S. since the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of the Arts. She ran her own advertising and PR agency for 30 years. The Henna Artist was her first novel. Currently, she is working on the third book of the trilogy and a screen adaption of The Henna Artist. https://alkajoshi.com Along with all the perks of becoming an adult come challenges and the need to learn skills that help you self-regulate as you venture into new experiences. Kristi Hugstad is the author of Beneath the Surface: A Teen's Guide to Reaching Out when You or Your Friend Is in Crisis. Ever since her husband completed suicide in 2012, she has dedicated her life to helping to abolish the stigma of mental illness and suicide. A certified grief recovery specialist and a grief and loss facilitator for recovering addicts at South Coast Behavioral Health, Kristi frequently speaks at high schools. https://www.thegriefgirl.com

Alka Joshi describes why she decided to write her best-selling book The Henna Artist and then what led to the next book The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and what led to the third book in the trilogy. She also describes the differences in how older women are treated in India and in the US.

This week we're talking about conviction—and why it's something writers generally start their writing journeys with, but which tends to get a bit eroded along the path to publication. This week's guest, Alka Joshi, reinvented herself after sixty with her debut novel, The Henna Artist—a book that started with plenty of conviction, and also needed passion and perseverance on Alka's part to get to the finish line. And what an extraordinary result. This fun and upbeat interview is inspiring and hopeful—and reminds us of a truth that how we write is how we live our lives, too.

In this talk, you will learn to: Be disciplined about your 'me' time. Learn to say 'no'. Buck convention. Go it alone. Try new things. Say 'yes' to new experiences. Embrace the lessons, rather than fight them. Be kind to yourself. If you make a mistake, move on take stock of your values so you can prioritize. I'm in conversation with author Alka Joshi, author of the "Henna Artist" and "The Secret Keeper of Jaipur." It's fascinating trilogy that is a Reese Witherspoon Bookclub Pick and set to become a Miramax TV production.

Hey, book club besties!This month, we read the incredible debut novel by Alka Joshi titled the Henna Artist. Following protagonist Lakshmi - one of Jaipur's most in-demand Henna Artists - the novel tells the story of a woman running away from her past in 1950s India in order to forge her own path. But of course, there's only so far she can run before her ex-husband and a sister she didn't know existed turn up on her doorstep. So, does their arrival mark the beginning of the end for Lakshmi's new life? It's a story about freedom of choice, domestic abuse, and arranged marriage, and boy was it a riveting read.Today on the show, Mich, Zara, and Annabelle chat about the book's exploration of the female experience in India during the 1950s, standout characters, and plot twist execution.Got some thoughts on our November pick, ‘In Order To Live' by Yeonmi Park? We're allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta, @theshamelessbookclub. Or, if you're after some variety, here's a link to record a voice message via our website, too.Big thanks to Häagen-Dazs for making this episode possible. If you want to try Häagen-Dazs DUO ice cream collection for yourself, head to your local Coles, Woolies and select IGA stores.You can browse the audiobook versions of past book club picks in our Apple Room! Have a look-see right here. (You might spot our little baby, The Space Between, in the mix there, too.)Want to support our show? We are sending air kisses, air tea, and air hugs (too far?) to anyone who clicks ‘subscribe' on Apple (bonus hugs for anyone who leaves a five-star review, too) or ‘follow' on Spotify.Still not enough? Well! Our hearts! See below for everything else.Subscribe to the weekly ‘ASK SHAMELESS' newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gFbYLTFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shamelesspodcast/?hl=enCheck out our website: https://shamelessmediaco.com/Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

SPECIAL GUESTS Alka Joshi, New York Times Bestselling Author The Henna Artist The Secret Keeper of Jaipur ABOUT ALKA Alka Joshi was born in India and raised in the U.S since the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts and spent 30 years working in advertising and marketing. Joshi’s debut novel, The Henna Artist, became a New York Times bestseller, a Reese Witherspoon Bookclub pick and is being developed into a limited TV series. The sequel, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, released June 2021, will be followed by a third book in the trilogy in 2023. HER LIST! Now a Miramax TV Project New York Times Bestseller Reese Witherspoon Bookclub Pick LA Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller Toronto Star Bestseller Globe & Mail Bestseller Indie Bookstores Bestseller Publishers Weekly Bestseller Longlisted: First Novel, Center for Fiction Amazon Summer 2020 Readers Pick Goodreads Finalist Choice Awards 2020: Best Debut Novel & Best Historical Fiction Indigo 10 Best Books of 2020 HCC Spring 2020 Fan Choice Winner LEARN MORE! https://alkajoshi.com https://thehennaartist.com

The Henna Artist, by Alka Joshi. Check us out on Instagram at WasItGoodPodcast and let us know what your thoughts!

Why hello there, book clubbers!This month, we read ‘You and Me on Vacation' by Emily Henry, and boy oh boy did it deliver on its promise to be a sugary, frothy read. Protagonists Alex and Poppy have nothing in common. She's a wild child; he wears khakis. She has insatiable wanderlust; he prefers to stay home with a book. And somehow, ever since a fateful car-share home from college many years ago, they are the very best of friends. For most of the year they live far apart—she's in New York City, and he's in their small hometown—but every summer, for a decade, they go on holiday together. It's a story of girl meets boy, girl befriends boy, girl falls in love with boy, girl loses boy, and then, finally, girl gets boy back.Today on the show, Mich, Zara, and Annabelle discuss the book's structure, believability, ending, and eeeverything in between.Got some thoughts on our October pick, ‘The Henna Artist' by Alka Joshi? We're allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta, @theshamelessbookclub. Or, if you're after some variety, here's a link to record a voice message via our website, too.Big thanks to FOREO for making this episode possible. FOREO has been kind enough to offer a discount of 20% when you use the code ‘SHAMELESS20' at the checkout right here, available until December 31st this year.You can browse the audiobook versions of past book club picks in our Apple Room! Have a look-see right here. (You might spot our little baby, The Space Between, in the mix there, too.)Want to support our show? We are sending air kisses, air tea, and air hugs (too far?) to anyone who clicks ‘subscribe' on Apple (bonus hugs for anyone who leaves a five-star review, too) or ‘follow' on Spotify.Still not enough? Well! Our hearts! See below for everything else.Subscribe to the weekly ‘ASK SHAMELESS' newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gFbYLTFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shamelesspodcast/?hl=enCheck out our website: https://shamelessmediaco.com/Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

Alka Joshi is a NY Times Bestselling author. Her debut novel The Henna Artist is a Reese Witherspoon Bookclub pick. Her book The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, released June 2021 is already on bestseller lists. Today we talk about the journey of writing her novels. Invite Alka to your bookclubs, your local bookstores, libraries for an author talk and discussion. She can be reached at www.alkajoshi.com It does take a lot of effort to produce these episodes. Your support means the world to me. How about Buy Me A Coffee, I would greatly appreciate it. THANK YOU. If you have any questions about this or any other episode, please contact me by email at livingalifethroughbooks@gmail.com. Join Libro.FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2 audiobooks for the price of one. When you click on the link, please double check that it says "Get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 from Living A Life Through Books" at the top of the page. Or make sure you add the code. I had some issues in the past. If you enjoyed this episode or any of my previous episodes, please write me a review on Apple Podcasts. I thank you for it. My website is being worked on. I'm getting help. YAY. So, watch out for that. Please follow me on a new app called Swell. I'm @bookishpodcast. You can interact with me there also. On TikTok, I'm @drshahnazahmed. I'm so new to TikTok, I'll be fumbling with it for months to come. haha. Oh Clubhouse, look me up by name: Shahnaz Ahmed --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livingalifethroughbooks/message

BONUS EPISODE!Before we begin our fall interviews in September, we wanted to post some of our favorite chats from this past year for the next 5 days. Next in line for our "highlight" series is my interview with author, Alka Joshi.Alka Joshi was born in India and raised in the U.S. since the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. At the age of 62, Joshi published her debut novel, The Henna Artist, which immediately became a New York Times bestseller, a Reese Witherspoon Bookclub pick, was long listed for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and is being developed into an episodic series by Miramax TV starring Frieda Pinto. The sequel, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, premieres June 2021, and will be followed by the third book in the trilogy in 2022. We talk about what it was like growing up in India and the transition to Iowa, how her family viewed dating and relationships, why she decided to break the glass ceiling on her own terms, and how she became an "accidental writer". She talks about the origins of The Henna Artist and how the main character, Laxmi, is an ode to her mother, her mother's own journey finding herself, why she believes women are better leaders, and how she hopes these books will be her legacy. www.alkajoshi.com

Get stoked for Goblet of Fire with us! We answer listener emails and questions about the first three books and our expectations for/memories of Goblet of Fire. Special shoutout to everyone who sent us emails and DMs! Please enjoy the complete episode transcript here. Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of this episode or even what you think of us! We'd love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and review! SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON (now supporting episode transcriptions!): https://www.patreon.com/therestrictedsection THANK YOU LOVE YOU BUY OUR MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/restrictedsectionpod/ THANK YOU LOVE YOU IG: https://www.instagram.com/restrictedsectionpod/ TW: https://twitter.com/restrictedpod FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rspoddetentioncrew/ Check out our other amazing Movie Night Crew Network podcasts! This episode featured: Christina Kann: IG @christinathekann TW @christina_kann TikTok @sproutsprivatestash Christina plugged Ariadne by Jennifer Saint. Brooke: IG @passion_for_parks TW @grumpybrooke Brooke plugged The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. Grace: Email Grace at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com. Grace plugged Noble Blood. Mary-Peyton: IG @richmondreads TW @crookmp Mary-Peyton plugged The Haunting of Bly Manor. Hey consider checking out Haast's eagles.

     The Secret Keeper of Jaipur is author Alka Joshi's follow-up to The Henna Artist, her hot-selling debut. Both are stories of love, work, class, and struggle in mid-20th-century India. Joshi's work has been touted by Reese Witherspoon and is being adapted for television.      This talk was presented by the Friends of the Ferguson Library via Zoom on June 29, 2021. An expanded version of the talk (complete with Q&A) can be found at the library's YouTube channel.       alkajoshi.com     fergusonlibrary.org     Music: "Speed Energy" by Winnie the Moog, "Chinese Blues (1916 George Gershwin Piano Roll)" by Moore and Gardner              

In the Summer 2021 Book Preview (Ep. 86), Catherine and I shared our most anticipated books coming out June – July 2021. But, we often haven't read the books we share in the Preview Episodes. So, in this new series, we will “circle back” to update you on all the books we presented in the previous season's Book Preview now that we've at least attempted to read them. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Bonus Books Join our Patreon Community ($5/mo) to get our bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books (we're sharing 5 this month) that we're excited about that we did not share in the regular Preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to our patrons and sign up here! Highlights Sarah's and Catherine's success rates from the Summer Preview. Our Best and Worst picks from the Summer 2021 Preview episode. How Sarah differentiates between a DNF and a sample. How Catherine and I would prefer teenage characters speak in YA books. Summer 2021 Books We Had Already Read When We Recorded the Preview [5:31] Sarah's Picks: Falling by T.J. Newman (July 6) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [5:34]  The Second Season by Emily Adrian (July 27) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [7:22] Catherine's Picks: The Husbands by Chandler Baker (August 3 – Catherine's Review) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [8:54] Circling Back: Summer 2021 Books [10:29] June Sarah's Picks: Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike Iyimide (June 1) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [11:11]  One Last Stopby Casey McQuiston (June 1) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [18:49] Catherine's Picks: One, Two, Threeby Laurie Frankel (June 8) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [14:25] God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney (June 22) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [21:10] The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi (June 22) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [26:47] July Sarah's Picks: Embassy Wife by Katie Crouch (July 13) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [30:01] Intimacies by Katie Kitamura (July 20) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [40:51] Catherine's Picks: Dear Miss Metropolitan by Carolyn Ferrell (July 6) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [33:51] The Startup Wife by Thamima Anam (July 13) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [43:53] Other Books Mentioned Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win by Jo Piazza [8:34] This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel [17:13]  Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston [20:03] The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir [25:43]  The Dearly Belovedby Cara Wall [26:07] The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi [26:07] The Expatriates by Janice Y.K. Lee [33:35] A Separation by Katie Kitamura [41:43] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.

How have your family roots and ethnic culture influenced your life? Embracing your culture and where you came from will lead you to a higher self-awareness and may even bring you inspiration to share your culture with the world. Today, I'm joined by the incredible author, Alka Joshi. She was born in India and raised in the US from the age of 9. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from the College of Arts. At the age of 62, Alka Joshi left her corporate advertising career to become an author. She published her debut novel, The Henna Artist, and it soon rose to the top of the bestselling lists and was featured in the Reese Witherspoon book club. The Henna Artist was shortlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and is being developed into an episodic series of TV. The sequel, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, continues the incredible storyline from The Henna Artist that caught the world's attention. Alka's story is about embracing your cultural identity and sharing it with the world, which is something all of us Amigas should feel empowered to do. Throughout this episode, Alka explains her background growing up in an Indian family, the familial inspiration for her books, why she believes in arming yourself with information, and so much more. Tune in to Episode 44 of Amiga, Handle Your Shit, to learn about Alka's amazing wisdom and how she is sharing her profound messages within her books! Some Questions I Ask:How did you go from a career in advertising to writing? (18:24)What is your advice for amigas to handle their shit? (42:17) In This Episode, You Will Learn: Alka's background (6:34)About Alka's first book, The Henna Artist (21:55)How Alka learned the ropes of the film industry (27:15)A story from when Alka traveled to India (34:25)About the evolution of The Henna Artist (37:51) Connect with Alka WebsiteBooksLet's Connect!FREE Masterclass - How to Handle Your Shit Amiga & Live A Better Life!WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Reese Witherspoon says someone's work is "captivating," you have to check them out. Enter Alka Joshi, the New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist. She joins the pod to talk about her new novel The Secret Keeper of Japiur, as well the move to America from India as a young girl. I love this convo so much, especially the part about writing craft.  Check her out at www.alkajoshi.com and get her books! Btw, The Henna Artist has been picked up by Miramax for a TV series starring Freida Pinto. Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bestselling author Alka Joshi discusses her new novel "The Secret Keeper of Jaipur."

Alka Joshi returns to Writers Voices with the second installment of her historical fiction trilogy – The Secret Keeper of Jaipur. She talked with us about her novels and her writing process. ” I am not a good person for routines. I've never been good with routines. So for me the best thing to do Read More

Welcome to the August Business of Writing edition.  Today's guest is Alka Joshi,  author of The Henna Artist and The Secret Keeper of Jaipur. Born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in India, Alka has lived in the U S since the age of nine. She spent many years working in advertising and marketing copy after being encouraged by her husband to try writing fiction. Alka took evening workshops before enrolling in an MFA program in creative writing at the age of 51. The Henna Artistt, Alka's debut novel published by Mira books, a division of Harper Collins right ot the beginning of the Covid 19 outbreak. Alka followed this release with The Secret Keeper... and she's now working on the third book in the trilogy. In just over 12 months Alka has amassed 15,000 followers on Instagram. Her posts are colorful and animated, like her book covers, and feature video interviews with fellow authors. They're  posts that make you want to click and find out more, just as her books make you want to keep reading. Join Alka and Pam on the Convo Couch as they discuss Alka's books, of course, and  the world of author branding, social media, and in particular, Instagram.   SHOW NOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast   W4W Patreon https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon   Alka Joshi Website: click here Instagram: click here Facebook: click here Twitter:  click here       Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook: click here Twitter: click here  Instagram: click here   This episode produced by  Pamela Cook for Writes4Women.       Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/writes4women?fan_landing=true See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Secret Keeper Of Jaipur: By Alka Joshi Website: https://gobookmart.com “Alka Joshi returns with a triumphant follow-up to her New York Times bestselling debut... [Her] magnificent writing gives voice to the too-often silenced while telling an engaging and powerful story.”--Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris “Joshi excels at creating strong characters, the addition of Nimmi being no exception. As Lakshmi and Malik uncover the cause of the disaster, their loyalties are put to the test in this applause-worthy encore.”—Booklist “Alka Joshi is a master story-teller. I was completely mesmerized by The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and could not put it down! It is a story of love, family, money and power, told with such poise, beauty and page-turning suspense... It touched my heart and it will stay with me for a long time.” —Christy Lefteri, award-winning author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo. "With its beautifully complex cast of characters, THE SECRET KEEPER OF JAIPUR plunges readers back into the sumptuous world of THE HENNA ARTIST, where power, money, and secrets abound — and where carefully cultivated reputations balance on the knife edge of influence."–-Bryn Turnbull, bestselling author of The Woman Before Wallis “In this timeless tale of loyalty, ambition, and love, Joshi explores what it means to create and build--from architectural marvels to chosen families--in a way that not only endures but inspires.”-- Nancy Jooyoun Kim, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Story of Mina Lee PRAISE FOR ALKA JOSHI'S THE HENNA ARTIST --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/support

New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi has done it again with The Secret Keeper of Jaipur. A sequel to her award winning debut novel The Henna Artist, Alka takes us on a journey with Malik. A street child in her previous novel, Malik is now a grown man living a life among the wealthy. As with The Henna Artist, Alka explores the culture among the classes in India.

In this episode, New York Times Bestselling author, Alka Joshi, shares insights on "The Henna Artist" and "The Secret Keeper of Jaipur."With thoughtfulness and an open dialog, Alka walks listeners through the development of her beloved characters in the first two books of the Jaipur Trilogy. She shares how the stories develop in her mind before they come to life on paper, and offers lessons to both the western and eastern listener.Connect Online:Website: https://alkajoshi.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealkajoshi/

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes back author Alka Joshi to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her literary success, love of history and the new book THE SECRET KEEPER OF JAIPUR. 

Join me as I chat with bestselling novelist Alka Joshi, author of two novels listed on Art In Fiction: The Henna Artist and the The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, both set in India in the 1950s and 1960s. Highlights:Overview of The Henna Artist (Decorative Arts)Inspiration for The Henna Artist Women and independenceIndia in the 1950s and India todayResourcefulness of the characters in The Henna Artist and The Secret Keeper of JaipurNovels as a metaphor for IndiaSuccess of The Henna ArtistThe role played by henna in The Henna ArtistReading from The Henna ArtistThe genesis of The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, sequel to The Henna ArtistAdvice for authorsPress Play now & be sure to check out Alka Joshi's novels on Art In Fiction.Alka Joshi's WebsiteGet a free audiobook from AudibleMusic CreditsIntro: Paganology, performed by The Paul Plimley Trio; composed by Gregg SimpsonAd: Celtic Calypso, performed by Lunar Adventures; composed by Gregg SimpsonSubscribe to Art In Fiction to find out about upcoming podcast episodes, blog posts, featured authors, and more.This website contains affiliate links. If you use these links to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Patricia L. Gentile, CPA, Attorney at Law joins us again today to discuss the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. It's part 3 in our 10 part series - Taxpayers have the right to know what they need to do to comply with the tax laws. Not just during filing season but all year. www.newenglandtaxrelief.com Fran Greene, dating Expert and author of the Flirting Bible is talking flirting, dating and relationships. Greene has appeared on Dateline NBC, The Today Show, Wingman, and The Travel Channel and has been featured in the New York Times, Seventeen, Cleo, Self, In Touch Weekly and Cosmopolitan. https://www.frangreene.com/about-fran/Alka Joshi is here discussing her debut novel, The Henna Artist - a Reese Witherspoon Hello Sunshine Book Club pick and a New York Times bestseller! The Secret Keeper of Jaipur is her second novel. Alka was born in India, in the state of Rajasthan. Her family moved to the USA when she was nine. She has worked as an advertising copywriter, a marketing consultant and an illustrator. She is a graduate of Stanford University and received her MFA from the California College of the Arts. https://alkajoshi.com/

Have you considered writing a book? Best-selling author Alka Joshi talks about creativity and what it took to write her novel, “The Henna Artist,” based upon her native country of India and her mother's experience re-imagined. Alka became a first-time author at age 62 and her book became an immediate best-seller. Today she talks about being an immigrant to the USA, the honoring of traditions, the plight of young women in Southeast Asia with education and arranged marriages, and her second book, “The Secret Keeper of Jaipur.” She is currently working on the third novel in the trilogy and happily shares her creative writing process. Info: alkajoshi.com

Author of the hit book The Henna Artist Alka Joshi joins BAWM to explore the difficulties and nuances of being a South Asian woman, a theme in her book, alongside reflecting on starting a new career in her 50's, growing up in a desi household and breaking stereotypes in South Asian culture.

Alka and I discuss The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, providing Malik with his own story and his popularity with readers, finding the balance between wearing her reader hat and her writer hat while writing, the inspiration for the Royal Jewel Cinema, launching her Reimagine series on Instagram, and much more. Alka's recommended reads are: The Last Exiles by Ann Shin The Bombay Prince by Sujata Massey Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here.   Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.   If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Stephanie Dray, Chanel Cleeton, Sanjena Sathian, Kate Quinn, and Hala Alyan. The Secret Keeper of Jaipur can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront.        Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to design a meaningful life? I believe that is why we are here and yet, it can feel out of reach. Alka Joshi, the New York Times best-selling author of The Henna Artist and her most recent book The Secret Keeper of Jaipur is on to share her journey from successful entrepreneur to full time author. Alka believes that the energy we put out into the world is what we attract back in. She shares how we can live more intentionally and with more joy and success. She also shares her writing practice and much more! This is a beautiful interview that will leave you feeling inspired! Tune in now and access the show notes at thegoodlifecoach.com/139.

On this Complicated Conversation we welcome New York Times bestselling author, Alka Joshi, the author of The Henna Artist and now The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, the second novel in what will be a trilogy. We chat with Alka about what it felt like to be a coveted Reese Book Club pick, how she aspires “to matter” in her life, the cinematic way she writes, the ways her parents inspired her, how she's living her second act as a writer with her true partner in life, her birth chart and a eerie prediction she received about her future. Finally, we get an update on the screen adaptation of The Henna Artist, which will start the amazing Frieda Pinto. Support this podcast

"I read books so that I could learn from those characters and what they decided to do with those obstacles in their lives. Now, I get to write those characters." Alka Joshi joins Zibby and shares how her latest book, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, stemmed from her readers' requests for more stories about the characters in her first novel, The Henna Artist. Alka and Zibby also discuss why sometimes it's better to become a writer later in life and where we'll see Alka's characters in the trilogy's third and final book. Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3fVkgQqBookshop: https://bit.ly/3hYWxl0Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books has teamed up with Camp Slumberkins! Use code CAMPZIBBY for 15% off until July 31st!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, @TheAlkaJoshi has lived in the U.S. since the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of the Arts. She ran her own advertising and PR agency for 30 years. The Henna Artist was her first novel. Currently, she is working on the third book of the trilogy and a screen adaption of The Henna Artist.  Her second book, The Secret Keeper on Jaipur, comes out next week on June 22nd— and you don't want to miss it!   

Page One, hosted and produced by Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.In Ep. 3, we hear bestselling author Alka Joshi discuss all that went into the first page of her bestselling debut novel, The Henna Artist. Alka was born in the desert state of Rajasthan in India. In 1967, her family immigrated to America. She earned a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts in San Francisco. Prior to writing The Henna Artist, Alka ran an advertising and marketing agency for 30 years. She has spent time in France and Italy and currently lives with her husband on the Northern California Coast. See her on YouTube and Instagram or visit her at alkajoshi.com.About the host:Holly Lynn Payne is the CEO and founder of Booxby , a startup helping authors succeed. Holly is also an internationally published novelist in eleven countries whose work has been translated into nine languages. In 2008, she founded Skywriter Books, an award-winning small press, publishing consultancy and writing coaching service. To learn more about her writing coaching services, please visit hollylynnpayne.com.

Fairfield Public Library Fairfield, CT https://fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/learning-and-research/find-a-good-book/ Jennifer Laseman, Head of Teen Services Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling The Girls I've Been By Tess Sharpe Linda Quinn, Reference Associate Falling by TJ Newman Hostage by Clare Mackintosh Mrs. March by Virginia Feito Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica Mary Coe, Branch Reference Librarian Mercy House by Alena Dillon The Happiest Girl in the World by Alena Dillon Morningside Heights by Joshua Henkin The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi (brief mention) The Searcher by Tana French Upcoming: When Ghosts Come Home by Wiley Cash (September 21st) The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles (October 5th) Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr (September 28th) Philip Bahr, Head of Adult Services (host) Films of Endearment: A Mother, a Son and the '80s Films That Defined Us by Michael Koresky also discussed a film with Anne Bancroft: The Turning Point (1977)

Jennifer and I discuss her debut novel Ariadne, putting women from Greek mythology at the center of their stories, the complexity of building a Bronze Age world, ensuring that readers are not pulled out of the story and instead stay immersed in the world she has created, her favorite Greek myths, and much more. Jennifer’s recommended reads are:  The Stranding by Kate Sawyer A Dark and Secret Place by Jen Williams Support or sponsor an episode of the podcast here.  If you enjoy reading historical fiction and want to listen to more episodes, try Signe Pike, Alka Joshi, Bryn Turnbull, and Stephen P. Kiernan. Ariadne can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rochelle chats about her latest release, This is Not How It Ends, how writing every book is different, and she has great advice for writers, and on kindness and life in general. Find This is Not How it Ends on bookshop.org, along with the novels Rochelle mentions; Becoming Duchess Goldblatt, The Push by Ashley Audrain, Eliza Starts a Rumor by Jane L Rosen, and The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.  As well as those on her To Be Read list: The Art of Happy Moving by Ali Wenzke, The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi, Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig, The Kindest Lie by Nancy Johnson, Mom's Don't Have Time To by Zibby Owens, and Everything After by Jill Santopolo. Connect with Rochelle and learn more about her books at www.rochelleweinstein.com or on Instagram @rochellebweinstein Find all episodes and more notes at www.bestofwomensfiction.com

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.  In this episode, Nicole is joined by Deputy Director Molly Meyers-LaBadie. They talked to Joy Kelch from the Community and Family Outreach Services Department about her Smile Button project and her bookclub 'Around the World in Books and Bites.' Books recommended include Patina by Jason Reynolds, A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole and The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. Read more about today's episode here: https://libraryaware.com/28M6P7  Listen live every Friday morning at 9am https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on February 12, 2021.

Just as with Hollywood, the fiction landscape is changing rapidly! Just this year, we had a series of books by South Asian authors hit the literary landscape and make waves throughout the world. In this episode, Shabnum sits down with Alka Joshi, author of "The Henna Artist," and Saumya Dave, author of "Well Behaved Indian Women." Both of these pieces of work came out in 2020, are works of fiction that feature almost all South Asian characters and families, and explore the role of the South Asian woman and all that is expected of her. This is true in Joshi's "The Henna Artist," a historical fiction book set in 1950s India, and Dave's "Well Behaved Indian Women," set in modern day America. It's striking how much similarity there is in what the characters face despite the different settings of each book.  Alka and Saumya both discuss the inspirations for their work as well as what is causing the widening of the publishing market that we are seeing today, allowing for more South Asian authors to tell stories from their perspective, and to talk about history from a perspective that is not just European. Host: Shabnum Gulati Guests: Alka Joshi, Saumya Dave Illustration: Hanifa Abdul HameedMusic: AnAkkiN on SoundCloud 

In this episode, Mariah and Eryn give you a peek into who they are, where they are at in their brain injury recovery journeys, and all their favorite binges from 2020.  Get to know your hosts and some of the books, podcasts, shows, and food that got them through this year.   In This Episode: Mariah and Eryn talk about where they are at in their brain injury recovery journies Wading through the trauma Mental health Lessons learned this year Resources for recovery https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0452295548/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=makingheadway-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0452295548&linkId=ea381d1d281728ba62d19ac43aae7440 (My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D.) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/039957400X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=makingheadway-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=039957400X&linkId=93d0f6178a9ddcc09c0d4ab0fe84dab3 (Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power by Lisa Mosconi, Ph. D.) The Passion Planner https://passionplanner.com/ (https://passionplanner.com/)  Joanne Soucy: https://h4hp.org/ (https://h4hp.org/) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0979624150/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=makingheadway-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0979624150&linkId=f6340965c38b8fe4b56b6464ea38470e (Brainstorm: From Stroke to my Trusting Place by Joanne M. Susi) Favorite Books this Year https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1501181831/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=makingheadway-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1501181831&linkId=4bcc6639562004d47638820cbad006ba (The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0778309452/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=makingheadway-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0778309452&linkId=3838381b2639648187abf7b7ac2f840c (The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/052554190X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=makingheadway-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=052554190X&linkId=a5fb45b6f7af85957d22cb103dcc6052 (Such a Fun Age by Keily Reid) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316453692/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=makingheadway-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0316453692&linkId=2db55b85b7242f33bf10e8eed444d348 (Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning by Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062080237/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=makingheadway-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0062080237&linkId=9dd1f9ae20142b449886edbebf2ec278 (American Gods by Neil Gaiman) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1984801252/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=makingheadway-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1984801252&linkId=43e15ad036becfa136210a8050a84a06 (Untamed by Glennon Doyle) Favorite Podcasts https://katebowler.com/podcasts/ (Everything Happens by Kate Bowler) https://facesoftbi.com/podcast-series/ (Faces of TBI) https://www.theneuronerds.com/ (NeuroNerds) https://open.spotify.com/show/79ZRMS7fMysZMx70av90mK (Life With No Filter) https://open.spotify.com/show/3PnZGf5hEp4Bd4O4eu81H8 (My Brain Injured Friend) https://www.stitcher.com/show/slow-burn (Slow Burn) https://open.spotify.com/show/71mvGXupfKcmO6jlmOJQTP (Michelle Obama Podcast) https://open.spotify.com/show/2uAMVIo2ZopNriGs7nEX1J (Everyday Intuition) https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/ (Anxiety Coaches Podcast) Favorite Shows Dead to Me The Queen's Gambit Shrill MTV's The Challenge Queer Eye The Flight Attendant  Love Life Workouts Obe https://obefitness.com/ (https://obefitness.com/) Running (app): Couch to 5K program Boho Beautiful https://www.youtube.com/user/cexercize/videos

Born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, Alka has lived in the U.S. since the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and and MFA from California College of Arts in San Francisco. Her debut novel,The Henna Artist, became a NYT Bestseller and a Reese Witherspoon book club pick in 2020. The sequel, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, premieres in July 2021, and she's at work on the third book of the trilogy. An episodic TV series of The Henna Artist starring Freida Pinto is in development by Miramax TV. In this episode Alka shares why she believes in the beauty of binge reading, how she reacted when she learned that Reese Witherspoon had picked her book for the book club and how important it is to see people of color in powerful positions. Click here to purchase The Henna Artist. Stay connected with Alka: Instagram Facebook Twitter www.alkajoshi.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beingbalanced/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beingbalanced/support

Alka Joshi started out her life as an artist. Painting and drawing allow her to see colors, where everything is located in a scene, what people are wearing, the designs, patterns, then she “transfers them down to the paper.” On this episode, Joshi talks to Mitchell Kaplan about marrying her writing and art director past to create her first book, The Henna Artist, a loving tribute to her mother. Recorded in Miami and Monterey. Host: Mitchell Kaplan Producer: Carmen Lucas Editor: Justin Alvarez, Lit Hub Radio https://booksandbooks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to be an author? Hear all the tips and knacks of being one from an author itself.Join us on Alka's overwhelming journey of becoming an author and about her book here.Its a ride worth taking!!!