What does it mean to truly bear witness – especially to something that defies comprehension?
This month on the Service95 Book Club, Dua is joined by legendary Australian writer Helen Garner to discuss This House Of Grief – a haunting account of a father on trial for the murder of his three young sons. The book is part true crime, part literary reportage, a ... Show More
Jun 23
From The Archives: Paul Murray on family secrets, loneliness and The Bee Sting
From the archives this month: Dua’s February 2025 conversation with Irish author Paul Murray, on his novel The Bee Sting. An epic family saga set in contemporary Ireland, the novel follows the Barnes family through financial collapse, fractured relationships and the secrets that ... Show More
45m 56s
Jun 9
Kae Tempest On His Latest Novel, ‘Having Spent Life Seeking’
For the Service95 Book Club this month, Dua is joined by writer, poet, playwright and musician Kae Tempest to discuss his latest novel, Having Spent Life Seeking, which is Dua’s Monthly Read for June. Together, Dua and Kae explore the novel’s core themes: forgiveness and atonemen ... Show More
1h 7m
May 22
From The Archives: Malorie Blackman on race, language and the legacy of Noughts & Crosses
From the archives this month, we revisit Dua’s conversation with Malorie Blackman, the former Children’s Laureate and author of the groundbreaking young adult series Noughts & Crosses. The novel follows Callum and Sephy, childhood friends growing up on opposite sides of a violent ... Show More
35m 17s
Feb 2023
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen
<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the drudges, dead bodies, and demigod heroes in The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen. Plus, football players and Galentine's. <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom<br/>Facebook Group: Not Your Mom&apo ... Show More
1h 7m
Jun 2024
Understanding Grief and the Depths of Humanity
On this week's episode, we welcome Dr. Saliha Afridi, clinical psychologist and chairwoman of The Lighthouse Arabia in Dubai. Dr. Afridi shares her personal journey and professional insights, diving deep into topics such as grief, moral injury, and the human capacity for empathy ... Show More
39m 57s
Mar 2024
The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros (with special guest, Dad!)
<p>Ellen and Mom are joined by Dad to talk to about the tragedy, trauma, and torn up checks in The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros! Plus, we test our knowledge of each other and get some military perspective. <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsro ... Show More
2h 12m
Feb 2023
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi
<p>Ellen and Mom discuss exceptional food, emotional complications, and encountering grief in You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi. Plus, kitchen shenanigans and having to put up with Ellen's moaning. <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Inst ... Show More
1h 4m
Jul 2021
A Heartbreaking Novel About Mothers, Daughters and Secrets
<p>The latest pick for Group Text, our monthly column for readers and book clubs, is Esther Freud's <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/13/books/i-couldnt-love-you-more-esther-freud-group-text.html" target="_blank">“I Couldn’t Love You More,”</a> a novel about three generati ... Show More
56m 44s
Sep 2024
Exploration of Life, Love, and Grief
Brittani Ard shares her interview on Peaceful Exit, a podcast about death, dying, and grief. Brittani and host Sarah Cavanaugh discuss how grief and loss shaped who she is and how she views the world. They also dive into the power of sharing personal narrative on the path to heal ... Show More
45m 48s