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Mentioned in 5 episodes

The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny

Book • 1996

Mentioned by

Maureen Corrigan

Klaus Brinkbäumer

Stephanie Skenderis

Mentioned in 5 episodes

Recommended by

Joumana Khatib

as a sweeping, time spanning, continent jumping, rich kind of romantic epic.

Sunday Special: Gifting Books for the Holidays

Described by

Dave Kim

as a great old-fashioned novel and romance set in the late 90s, early 2000s.

The 10 Best Books of 2025

Mentioned as

Kiran Desai

's latest novel, which has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize.

Two decades later, Booker Prize winner Kiran Desai returns

Empfohlen von

Klaus Brinkbäumer

als ein großer, fantastischer Roman über zwei indische Migranten in den USA.

Die nächste Krise für den Kriegsminister

Mentioned by

Nala Aied

, introducing Kiran Desai, the author, and the theme of solitude.

Massey Lecture Part 3 | Human rights don’t have to be earned

Mentioned by Kate as the third book and summarizes the storyline.

The 2025 Booker Prize: From Shortlist to Spotlight

Mentioned by

Erika Barootes

when introducing the topic of solitude and its potential benefits.

Three Conservatives reflect on Pierre Poilievre not reflecting

Mentioned by

Matt Galloway

to introduce Kiran Desai, who suggests solitude can be a gift.

How a luxury hotel in Afghanistan tells the story of a nation

Mentioned by

Matt Galloway

when introducing Kiran Desai's perspective on solitude.

Gen Z wants you to know where they are

Mentioned by

Samira Ahmed

as one of the shortlisted books for the Booker Prize 2025.

Winner of the 2025 Booker Prize announced live from the ceremony

Mentioned by

Samira Ahmed

as a novel by Kiran Desai about young Indian students in America.

All the authors shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2025

Mentioned as a sprawling love story about two Indian nationals trying to find their place in the world.

Who will win the Booker Prize?

Mentioned by

Kiran Desai

as a love story in today's globalized world.

The Grand Egyptian Museum opens in Cairo

Mentioned by Nikki Sheard as the last book from the Booker Prize shortlist she hasn't read yet.

EP 62: BBC's Nicki Sheard on Building Up Bluey, The Most-Streamed Show in the U.S.

Reviewed by

Maureen Corrigan

, describing it as a novel about exile and displacement.

Al Pacino & Sidney Lumet: 'Dog Day Afternoon' At 50

Mentioned by Deborah Treisman as Kiran Desai's new novel, from which the story was adapted, and will be published this fall.

Kiran Desai Reads "An Unashamed Proposal"

Mentioned by

Joumana Khatib

as the long-awaited new novel by Kiran Desai.

10 Novels We're Looking Forward To This Fall

Mentioned by

Emily Eakin

as a sprawling, maximalist, sensual epic.

Welcome to Literary Award Season

Mentioned by

Stephanie Skenderis

as a book written by Kiran Desai, where solitude can be a gift.

Canada at COP, PBO on budget, CFL rules change, and more

Mentioned by Speaker 3, noting that Kiran Desai, is the author.

Buttons give the illusion of power but hide the consequences

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