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Ep 433: I'm not afraid of a fifty-hour audiobook
Jun 4, 2024
Stephanie Van Parys, an audiobook lover and gardener, discusses pairing audiobooks with gardening, exploring international authors, and embracing lengthy reads. They delve into immersive experiences combining literature with gardening, review '10,000 Doors of January' and 'Oh Beautiful', and explore translated works. The podcast showcases a charming Victorian fairy novel, an intriguing tale of Jacob Frank, the self-proclaimed Messiah, and the impact of books on listeners.
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- Stephanie is keen on exploring translated fiction, especially French literature, to broaden her reading horizons and embrace diverse cultural perspectives.
- Stephanie is excited about delving into mystery and thriller novels with a touch of humor, such as 'Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead' by Olga Tokarczuk, anticipating engaging storytelling and quirky characters.
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Stephanie is eager to explore translated fiction to expand her reading horizons. She enjoys the uniqueness of language and cultural perspectives found in translated works, like those written in French, and is particularly drawn to the writing style of French authors. With a penchant for audiobooks, Stephanie looks forward to immersing herself in French literature with engaging titles like, 'Kristen Livrunstetter's Kristin Lavransdatter'. She is also excited to delve into the rich and intricate world of the French quartet 'The Mirror Visitor Quartet' by Christelle Davos, anticipating a gripping narrative and memorable characters.
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