Podcasts about one armed sister sweeps her house

Weiße Strände, türkises Meer, Marijuana und Loverboys - so kennen viele die Karibikinsel Barbados. Doch für Lala, die am Strand Touristinnen die Haare flicht, ist dieses Urlaubsidyll nur Kulisse. In ihrem viel gefeierten Debütroman “How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House” (2021, Tinder Press) zeigt die Autorin Cherie Jones, wie eng Paradies und Hölle beisammen liegen… vor allem für Frauen wie Lala, die in einer gewaltvollen Beziehung gefangen sind. Unterstützt uns via Steady! Unabhängiger, feministischer Content wird oft nicht honoriert: Dabei könnt ihr einspringen! Mit einem kleinen finanziellen Beitrag helft ihr uns, schreibenden Frauen eine Plattform zu geben und feministische Literaturkritik zu leisten. Alle Infos findet ihr unter www.steadyhq.com/diebuchpodcast!

Cherie Jones and Myriam Chancy have both written powerful, dynamic, disturbing novels about upheaval and injustice in the Caribbean. Jones, a Barbadian writer, took the world by storm with the publication of her debut novel How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House: an ambitious, layered novel in which her young Barbadian protagonist fights for her life. Chancy, who was born in Port-au-Prince and raised in Haiti and in Canada, teaches at Scripps College in California. Her new novel, What Storm, What Thunder masterfully charts the inner lives of ten characters whose lives are affected by an earthquake that rocks Haiti and its people to the core. Hear them in conversation with Guest Curator Lawrence Hill as they discuss modern Caribbean literature.

February is Black History Month and to recognize the importance of supporting and giving voice to black authors, we are talking about How the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones. Shanna wasn't able to read this book so joining Jen as a guest in the discussion, we have Lacey from the One Page More! Podcast.   Check out One Page More! on Instagram Patreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have.  This week we are discussing celebrity book clubs!  To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Literally Reading: Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby (Traci) Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney (Ellie) The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (Traci) I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott (Ellie) Crack the Book Open:  The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles Good Company by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean Seven Days in June by Tia Williams  The Push by Ashley Audrain  We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones Becoming by Michelle Obama Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout Gilead by Marilynne Robinson  The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates The Love Songs of W.E.B. deBois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers

Happy "The CW has not been profitable since 2006" Day! A very very warm anti-Gyllenhaal welcome to our first guest episode of the podcast - Claire and Elyse's dear friend Mimi! Mimi is yet another connoisseur of trash TV, and in this episode she reveals the intricacies of the long-running non-profitable hit CW TV show, Supernatural. One of the three fabled major Tumblr fandoms, this show is full to the brim with trash - and Mimi certainly delivers on the dirty details explaining why. Definitely not an episode to be missed! (Partly because the plot of this show has a gun. Allegedly.) If you wish to follow along with Mimi's expertly curated analysis, feel free to find her slide deck for this episode here: https://cdn.fbsbx.com/v/t59.2708-21/269747683_284585396990009_5101723175211441471_n.pptx/Supernatural-a-side-eyed-glance-back-at-the-thing-that-will-not-leave.pptx?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=0cab14&_nc_ohc=QowV6Q5vEL0AX_XzD5f&_nc_ht=cdn.fbsbx.com&oh=03_AVJmRURcvto6uBRApVbRIYb8jw_u1_nR3mrQLGB9jnD44A&oe=61E9F180&dl=1  Before we go: Claire: How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House, a compelling novel by Cherie Jones. This "plotless" story follows the tragic aftermath of a robbery gone wrong, diving deep into each character's life and their interconnectedness while trying to move forward past the trauma. Elyse: The Guest List, a murder mystery novel by Lucy Foley. Want a quick, wild murder mystery set at a wedding on a stormy remote island in Ireland? Give this a read! Mimi: 1) Ranking of Kings, a fantasy adventure anime centered around a sweet young prince looking to prove his merit to the throne, written by Sōsuke Tōka. 2) Succession, a dramedy TV series that satirizes the uber-rich elite by following a dysfunctional dynasty of a family. Watch now on HBO Max. Warning: This episode contains major plot spoilers for the television series Supernatural. Have any questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at dontwatchlist@gmail.com!

Happy new year friends! In this episode, the Sarahs discuss their favourite reads of the second half of the year and reflect on how 2021 was for them. Sarah T also shares some sad news with us. Stuff mentionedWomen's Prize episodeBooks mentionedHow the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie JonesConversations on Love by Natasha LunnGreat Circle by Maggie ShipsteadFreshwater by Akwaeke Emezi The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley HellerDevotion by Hannah KentSupport The Bookcast ClubYou can support the podcast on Patreon. Our tiers start at $2 a month. Rewards include early access to the podcast, monthly bonus episodes, tailored book recommendations and books in the post.  If you would like to make a one-off donation you can do so on our website.  A free way to show your support is to mention us on social media or review us on iTunes.NewsletterSign up to our monthly newsletter for more book recommendations, reviews, new releases, podcast recommendations and the latest podcast news.Get in touch Twitter | Instagram | Website | Voice messageWe encourage you to support independent bookshops or libraries. You can find a list of independent bookshops to support on our website, many of which do home delivery.Support the show

Alice and Jenny share they favourite reads of the year so far.  The episode transcript should be accessible from within your podcasting app or directly from Buzzsprout.Support The Bookcast ClubYou can support the podcast on Patreon. Our tiers start at just $2 a month and rewards include, early access, bonus episodes and tailored book recommendations.  If you are happy to donate for no reward you can do so on our website.  A free way to show your support is to mention us on social media or review us on iTunes. You can also buy your books through the Bookshop.org links below, where we earn a small commission.NewsletterSign up to our monthly newsletter for more book recommendations, reviews, new releases, podcast recommendations and the latest podcast news.Get in touchWe love hearing from our listeners. If you have any questions, ideas or book recommendations then we would love to hear from you. You can get in touch on both Instagram or Twitter, by email or you can now leave us a voice message. Please note that we may read your messages out or play voice messages on the podcast.Books mentioned:Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. DanforthDetransition, Baby by Torrey PetersHow the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie JonesNo One Is Talking About This by Patricia LockwoodThe Worst Street in London by Fiona RuleThings We Lost in the Fire by Mariana EnriquezKim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-jooThe Shape of Darkness by Laura PurcellSmall Pleasures by Claire ChambersThe Hoarder by Jess KiddHoneybee by Craig SilveyJasper Jones by Craig SilveyEarly Morning Riser by Katherine HeineyThe Lamplighters by Emma StonexA Theatre for Dreamers by Polly SamsonThe Cazalet Chronicles by Elizabeth Jane HowardWe encourage you to support independent bookshops or libraries. You can find a list of independent bookshops to support on our website, many of which do home delivery.Links mentioned:Gothic Fiction Book ClubThe Worst Street in London episodeWomen's Prize for Fiction episodeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bookcastclub)

Sarah K and Jenny have spent the last three months reading all the short listed Women's Prize for Fiction books. We chat through each of the nominees, reveal our favourites and least favourites and predict the winner.  The episode transcript should be accessible from within your podcasting app or directly from Buzzsprout.Support The Bookcast ClubYou can support the podcast on Patreon. Our tiers start at just $2 a month and rewards include, early access, bonus episodes and tailored book recommendations.  If you are happy to donate for no reward you can do so on our website.  A free way to show your support, and a very effective way of spreading the word, is to mention us on social media or review us on iTunes. You can also buy your books through the Bookshop.org links below, where we earn a small commission.NewsletterSign up to our monthly newsletter for more book recommendations, reviews, new releases, podcast recommendations and the latest podcast news.Get in touchWe love hearing from our listeners. If you have any questions, ideas for future episodes or book recommendations then we would love to hear from you. You can get in touch on both Instagram or Twitter, by email or you can now leave us a voice message. Please note that we may read your messages out or play voice messages on the podcast.Books mentioned:The Vanishing Half by Brit BennettPiranesi by Susannah ClarkeUnsettled Ground by Claire FullerTranscendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiHow the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie JonesNo One Is Talking About This by Patricia LockwoodThe Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna CannonPassing by Nella LarsonLanny by Max PorterDetransition, Baby by Torrey PetersWe encourage you to support independent bookshops or libraries. You can find a list of independent bookshops to support on our website, many of which do home delivery.Where to find us:Instagram | Twitter | WebsiteSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bookcastclub)

The countdown for the winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction is on! Ahead of the announcement on Wednesday 8th September, in this episode Jess and Lauren discuss the books which made it to the short and the longlist, making their predictions for who will win! Books Mentioned in this Episode: Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, Transcendent Kingdom and Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, How the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones, No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood, Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller, Piranesi by Susanna Clark, Detransition Baby by Torrey Peters, Luster by Raven Leilani, Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan, Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers, Because of You by Dawn French Competition Time: We have partnered with Books That Matter to gift one lucky listener a free Books The Matter gift box! To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is subscribe, rate and review this podcast. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts leave a review and put your Instagram handle as your 'Nickname', if you're listening on another platform, subscribe then share our podcast on your instagram story and we'll track your entry that way. Each month a winner will be selected at random and informed via Instagram. Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: bookreccos@gmail.com Jingle written and produced by Alex Thomas licensed exclusively for Book Reccos - you can visit his website here: https://www.alexanderthomasmusic.co.uk/

In this episode, I sit down with writer, Cherie Jones and talk about the story BEHIND the story - as two Barbadians, we tell the story of Barbados as WE know it AND as the backdrop of her novel, "How the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House." She opens up about some of the personal experiences that provided insight into telling the story of her characters.  This critically acclaimed debut author also gives us the privilege of an inside look into something she's working on, her next novel.Cherie Jones is a storyteller and I'm so glad she never stopped following her dreams. Warning: This episode may be triggering for some listeners as it deals with domestic violence. We urge you -  if you know something, say something. Let's be our sister's keeper. It can make a difference.  Originally, this episode was going to be named "Lala's Milieu" as this episode gives a lot of context into the life and environment of the main character of Cherie's book and the actions of the supporting characters. This environment is also the birthplace of the author and provides the setting that enabled harmful attitudes and reactions in a country marketed as paradise. The milieu of most Barbadians is explored with a nod to the 80s but showing that certain aspects of the culture, our values and lack of community still persist while treating locals as mere second-class citizens in the place of their birth.The supporting audio is from a Travelogue shot for the Government of Barbados by CISA Television, Lethbridge. (1985)See exclusive photos and read the article covering the case in Barbados where an employee was fired at www.whitelinen.co/podcast. You'll also find the link on where to buy her book! 

Cherie Jones - author of the How the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House - reveals the seven books that changed her life.

Vanessa and I discuss Island Queen, bringing Dorothy Kirwan Thomas to life, how she pieced together why she created her fabulous Author's Note, how the stunning cover came about, the importance of uncovering stories hidden to history, and much more. Vanessa's recommended reads are: How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones Pack Up the Moon by Kristan Higgins Dating Playbook by Farrah Rochon 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 Sadeqa Johnson, Hazel Gaynor, Natalie Jenner, Judithe Little, and Julia Kelly. Enjoy reading books in the fantasy genre? Check out the Fantasy Inn Podcast. Island Queen can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront.        Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yomi speaks to the six incredible authors who have been shortlisted for the 2021 Prize - Brit Bennett, Patricia Lockwood, Claire Fuller, Cherie Jones, Susanna Clarke and Yaa Gyasi.The winner of this year's prize will be announced on September 8th. The 2021 shortlist: ** The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett** Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller** No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood** How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones ** Piranesi by Susanna Clarke ** Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi Every week, join journalist and author Yomi Agedoke, and inspirational guests including Elizabeth Day, Sara Pascoe and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as they celebrate the best books written by women. The Women's Prize for Fiction is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and has been running for over 25 years, and this series will offer unique access to the shortlisted authors and the 2021 Prize winner. This podcast is produced by Bird Lime Media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're speaking to all the authors shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2021 and tonight it's the turn of Cherie Jones. Her novel, How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House, is set on and around the Barbados beaches of the 80s. Lala braids tourists' hair in the idyllic setting but her home life is blighted by poverty, violence and lack of choices – and when she has a baby, a dangerous chain of events is set in motion. Cherie Jones talks about this debut novel that has been years in the writing. Anish Kapoor wrote an article earlier this month decrying what he described as a “hate-filled campaign to de-Islamify India…via the destruction of a world-class monument.” The monument he was referring to was India's Parliament which he said was “the greatest set of government buildings anywhere in the world.” Professor Sarover Zaidi, from the Jindal School of Art and Architecture, and BBC journalist Geeta Pandey, who is based in the BBC's Delhi bureau, join Samira to discuss the controversial Central Vista Project which aims to redevelop India's Parliamentary district. In Tanika Gupta's new play The Overseas Student the young man who comes from India to study Law is Mohandas Gandhi. While here he strove to fit in as an English gentleman, and was not politically active. But, the playwright tells Samira that his years living in Hammersmith and walking the streets of London shaped the man who became the great leader in India's independence movement. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Julian May Studio Engineer: Duncan Hannant Main image: Esh Alladi in The Overseas Student at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. Image credit: Helen Maybanks

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It's here. After weeks of reading, tons of post-it notes and a WhatsApp group busy with thoughts flying back and forth we proudly present our 2021 Women's Prize episode. We're joined by returning podcast guests Elizabeth Morris and Sarah Oliver to review all six shortlisted titles. This is book club so expect the full range of opinions, find out what we loved, and what we didn't, but we've also worked hard to keep the spoilers away so you can enjoy the show and still enjoy the books. Which are your favourites? Listen in and see if you agree with us as we attempt to pick a winner. Booklist Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi How the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones Piranesi by Susanna Clarke No-One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood Don't miss Crib Notes, the newsletter by Elizabeth Morris for new and busy mothers – an essential monthly run-down of the very best books from the practical to the poetic. She includes just the right information about each, and offers different suggestions according to whether you want something to sink into, or you only have time to scroll. Follow us between episodes on Instagram or Facebook @BookClubReview podcast, on Twitter @bookclubrvwpod or email thebookclubreview@gmail.com. Were you jumping up and down with thoughts on any of the books we discussed today? Drop us a line and let us know, we always love to hear from you. And don't miss our website, thebookclubreview.co.uk for our full archive of shows and to sign up to our weekly newsletter. It comes out on Sundays and is full of reading inspiration for the week ahead.

Bella Mackie, Okechukwu Nzelu and Nell Frizzell join Yomi to dive into the final two books from the 2021 shortlist, Piranesi by Susanna Clarke and How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones. Bella Mackie is a journalist and the author of Jog On and her new book, How to Kill Your Family is out on July 22nd, Okechukwu Nzelu is a teacher and the award winning author of The Private Joys of Nnenna Maloney and Nell Frizzell is a journalist whose work has appeared everywhere from Vice to the Telegraph and who this year released her book,The Panic Years. Listen as they delve into the two incredible books from the 2021 Women's Prize shortlist - in our very own book club where you can learn more about the six titles selected for this year's prize. Please note, this episode includes references to domestic violence and sexual assault. Every week, join journalist and author Yomi Agedoke, and inspirational guests including Elizabeth Day, Sara Pascoe and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as they celebrate the best books written by women. The Women's Prize for Fiction is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and has been running for over 25 years, and this series will offer unique access to the shortlisted authors and the 2021 Prize winner. This podcast is produced by Bird Lime Media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We were absent for two weeks for the best possible reason: Harper wrote a new book! And she had so much fun doing it. She has also discovered the joy of reading her own books, which she’s never done before. This has led to her doing a group readalong of If You Kiss Me Like That in her Facebook Group.   During our two weeks absence we watched a lot of TV. We loved It’s a Sin but tears were shed. We also enjoyed the third and final season of Shrill. And our highlight was Mare of Easttown with a stellar performance from Kate Winslet (and the whole cast.)    Caroline’s book of the week is How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones. It’s a beautifully written book, but a hard read that won’t be for everyone.   Tune in again next time for a new episode of Harper Bliss & Her Mrs.  Get in touch with us with your questions, comments, or suggested topics at harperblissandhermrs@gmail.com.  Get some free books by subscribing to the Harper Bliss mailing list. For more on Harper Bliss visit www.harperbliss.com

Guest: Cherie Jones  Her debut novel is a compelling and unforgettable book. Called How the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House, it is set in the author’s native Barbados, and speaks to so many issues that are relevant to us here in South Africa, including domestic violence, inter-generational trauma, poverty and racism. The book has already been shortlisted for this year’s Woman’s Prize for Fiction., one of the most presitiogus literary awards whose previous winers include the likes of Barbara Kingsolver, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie,  Lionel Shriver, and Maggie O’Farrell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The shortlist for the Women’s Prize for Fiction was announced on April 28th! We are here to bring you what we know about these six books in anticipation for the winner which will be announced on July 7th! The Shortlist includes:Piranesi by Susanna ClarkeThe Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett Unsettled Ground by Claire FullerNo One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood How the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiClick here to find our longlist episodeCurrently Reading:Shanna - Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiJen - The Song of Achilles by Madeline Millerwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

Mums being woke! This is the story of trans woman, Reese, who's lesbian trans partner, Amy, detransitions back to a man, Ames. Ames finds out he's going to become a father and offers Reese the chance to be the mother she's always wanted to be. Jayne and Paula set out to navigate this complicated world and discuss Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters. Plus, Paula's made up for her reading dry spell last month, Jayne's got the latest and greatest in books and they share some literary news! Books they mention: Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters When the Apricots Bloom by Gina Wilkinson Three Women by Lisa Taddeo Consent by Vanessa Springora Girl A by Abigail Dean The Bass Rock by Evie Wyld Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Piranesi by Susanna Clarke Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood Yearbook by Seth Rogan Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri Male Tears by Benjamin Myers A Still Life by Josie George Faking It by Kyle Mewburn Links: Here's a link to the Vulture article Jayne mentions: https://www.vulture.com/2021/01/torrey-peters-detransition-baby.html Here's a link to book into the Kayte Nunn talk on 4 May: https://www.marion.sa.gov.au/things-to-do/events-calendar/library-through-the-lens-gina-wilkinson-in-conversation-with-kayte-nunn-when-the-apricots-bloom Our book for next month is My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix. Happy reading!

For the first time in what feels like a millennia, Kieran and Isabelle have a (COVID-friendly) face to face catch up to discuss their picks so far from the Women's Prize longlist, and pose the question...could this be the strongest longlist yet? Books mentioned: Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters - How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones - Luster by Raven Leilani Remember to rate and leave us a review if you enjoy the podcast!

大家好，欢迎收听普通读者。 3月10日，英国的女性小说奖（Women's Prize for Fiction）的长名单公布啦。这一期我们就一起来聊一聊长名单上的16本书，有些书我们读过，有些想读，有些第一次听说。大家对哪几本书感兴趣呢？又读过哪些呢？欢迎给我们留言，和我们互动。 时间节点，即书单 0:19 介绍一下女性小说奖 （Women's Prize for Fiction） 2:24 Consent, by Annabel Lyon 4:08 Unsettled Ground, by Claire Fuller 6:02 The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett 8:28 No One is Talking About This, by Patricia Lockwood 13:00 Transcendent Kingdom, by Yaa Gyasi 16:01 Luster, by Raven Leilani 17:52 Nothing But Blue Sky, by Kathleen MacMahon 20:03 Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters 22:12 Piranesi, by Susanna Clarke 23:43 Small Pleasures, by Clare Chambers 25:33 How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House, by Cherie Jones 27:15 Exciting Times, by Naoise Dolan 29:10 Summer, by Ali Smith 31:41 Burnt Sugar, by Avni Doshi 33:23 Because of You, by Dawn French 35: 06 The Golden Rule, by Amanda Craig 提到的书和影视： Ali Smith的 四季系列 Strangers On the Train, by Patricia Highsmith 日剧《轮到你了》 美剧《致命女人》 收听和订阅渠道： 小宇宙App，Apple Podcast, Anchor，Spotify，Pocket Casts， Google Podcast，Breaker， Radiopublic；网易云“普通-读者” 电邮：commonreader@protonmail.com 微博： 普通读者播客 欢迎关注普通读者的豆瓣： 豆瓣“普通读者播客”：https://www.douban.com/people/commonreaders/ 片头音乐credit： Flipper's Guitar - 恋とマシンガン- Young, Alive, in Love - 片尾音乐credit：John Bartman - Happy African Village (Music from Pixabay)

Our guest today is Cherie Jones, whose Barbados-set novel How The One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House is hot off the press and has won praise from all quarters. Cosmopolitan calls it “visceral and haunting” and Bernadine Evaristo says that it's “a hard-hitting and unflinching novel from a bold new writer who tackles head-on the brutal extremes of patriarchal abuse”. Cherie and I talked about what it's like to study writing far from home, where to start if you want to read short stories, what it's like to live in Barbados, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: (All available in the UK here and most available in the US here) How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House, by Cherie Jones UK / US / Worldwide In Praise of Love and Children, by Beryl Gilroy UK / US / Worldwide The Girl with the Louding Voice, by Abi Daré UK / US / Worldwide Augustown, by Kai Miller UK / US / Worldwide The Underground Railroad, by Colson Whitehead UK / US / Worldwide Important Artifacts and Personal Property from the Collection of Lenore Doolan and Harold Morris, by Leanne Shapton UK / US / Worldwide Ms Hempel Chronicles, by Sarah Shun-Lien Bynum UK / US / Worldwide Summer Lightning & Other Stories, by Olive Senior UK / US / Worldwide Miguel Street, by V. S. Naipaul UK / US / Worldwide People Like Her, by Ellery Lloyd UK / US / Worldwide Rescue Me, by Sarra Manning UK / US / Worldwide The Lonely Fajita, by Abigail Mann UK / US / Worldwide Alexa, What Is There to Know About Love, by Brian Bilston UK / US / Worldwide (signed!) Little Scratch, by Rebecca Watson UK / US / Worldwide The Humiliations of Welton Blake, by Alex Wheatle UK / US / Worldwide Unscripted, by Claire Handscombe UK / US / Worldwide ***** Want to help the Brit Lit Podcast survive and thrive?  Here are some painless ways. In the US and now the UK, buy your hardbacks and paperbacks from Bookshop.org to support the podcast, as well as independent bookshops! In other countries, you can support the podcast by using this link to buy from Blackwells.com, which ships internationally at inexpensive rates. Get your first two audiobooks for just $14.99 with the code BRITLIT on Libro.fm. Buy Claire's novel, Unscripted. Questions? Comments? Need a book recommendation? Email Claire at britlitpodcast@gmail.com *****   The Brit Lit Podcast Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Website Claire Twitter / Facebook / Blog / Novel Cherie Jones Twitter/ Instagram  / Website   

Cherie Jones' debut novel ‘How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House‘ has been receiving rave reviews from the likes of Bernardine Evaristo, who called it "A hard-hitting and unflinching novel from a bold new writer". Her short stories have variously been published in PANK, Cadenza, Eclectica, The Feminist Wire and broadcast on BBC Radio 4. She's a fellowship awardee of the Vermont Studio Centre and completed her MA with distinction at Sheffield Hallam University, where she was awarded the Archie Markham Award and the A.M Heath prize. We chat to Cherie to hear how she juggles her day job as a lawyer with writing (clue: she gets up VERY early!) and hear about her route to publishing. We also talk about how her stories begin with one character's voice speaking to her, and hear about why she wanted to write such a hard-hitting novel.Links:Buy How the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her HouseVisit Cherie's websiteFollow Cherie on TwitterWatch our video panel Page One Sessions as we discuss writing with great authors: https://youtu.be/gmE6iCDYn-sThe Page One Podcast is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. Learn more and order yours now: https://www.writegear.co.uk/page-oneFollow us on Twitter: @write_gearFollow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WriteGearUK/Follow us on Instagram: write_gear_uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.