Mikail Atiyeh & Aisha Al Mazmi spoke with U.S Liaison of Sharjah's Book Authority, Seth J. Russo, about his contributions of connecting renown and diverse authors to the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival and bridging the cultural gap of Sharjah to the world as a means to enrich the reading public, and so much more! Tune in to listen to the full discussion. ... Show More
Nov 26
Chris Pavone: Crafting Global Thrillers and Characters on the Edge
In this episode, bestselling thriller author Chris Pavone — known for The Expats, The Paris Diversion, and Two Nights in Lisbon — reflects on his transition from a publishing career to becoming a full-time novelist. He shares how his life abroad shaped his early storytelling, why ... Show More
21m 57s
Nov 26
Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai: Storytelling, Healing, and the Voices of Vietnam
In this episode, Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai — award-winning author of The Mountains Sing, Dust Child, and The Secret of Hoa Sen — shares how her journey across poetry, fiction, and nonfiction grew out of a deep need to tell the stories Vietnam carries within its history. She discuss ... Show More
26m 6s
Nov 26
Moudhy Al-Rashid: Bringing Ancient Mesopotamia to Life Through Story
In this episode, Moudhy Al-Rashid, ancient historian and author of Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History, shares what first drew her into the world of early civilizations and why the stories of ordinary people — not kings — became the heart of her work. ... Show More
13m 45s
May 2021
Unleashing Your Child's Imagination at SCRF21 with HE Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri (20.05.21)
Mikail Atiyeh and AIsha Al Mazmi spoke to Sharjah Book Authority's Chairman, HE Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, about the 12th Edition of Sharjah Children's Reading Festival under the theme "Your Imagination" in addition to highlighting the numerous authors, activities, workshops and ... Show More
11m 11s
Dec 2018
Table Tales with Hanan Sayed Worrell (12.12.18)
Hanan Sayed Worrell, author of Table Tales: The Global Nomad Cuisine of Abu Dhabi, takes Sally through the amazing personalities and recipes that paint a picture of the history of the UAE’s capital over the last half-century, as she brings her book to Sharjah’s Al Rawi.
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40m 37s
Oct 2019
Life Beats 10 - Oct 2019 Sheikha Jawaher Bint Abdulla Al Qassimi Podcast
It will be all lights, camera and action in Sharjah as we see the Opening Ceremony of the 7th Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth get underway with media personalities, actors and celebrities all in attendance. Sally speaks to the Director of FUNN, the Shar ... Show More
28m 35s