Joumana Khatib
Editor at The New York Times Book Review who reads widely in translated and long-form fiction and provides book recommendations and commentary for the episode.
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Nov 30, 2025 • 50min
Sunday Special: Gifting Books for the Holidays
Joumana Khatib and Sadie Stein, editors at The New York Times Book Review, dive into the world of holiday gifting through books. Joumana praises the evocative writing in Annika Norlin's "The Colony" and highlights Kiran Desai's sweeping immigrant epic. Sadie recommends thought-provoking titles like "Perfection" and quirky options for those hard-to-shop-for friends. They share strategies for personalized gifts and celebrate cozy mysteries for moms, while exploring culinary-themed books and unique finds for dads. Plus, a fun quiz wraps up their recommendations!
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Dec 2, 2025 • 1h 18min
The 10 Best Books of 2025
In this lively discussion, Joumana Khatib, Dave Kim, Greg Coles, and Emily Aiken, editors from The New York Times Book Review, share insights on the top fiction and nonfiction of the year. They dive into Charlotte Wood's meditative novel 'Stone Yard Devotional,' exploring themes of silence and artistic survival in Daniel Kehlmann's 'The Director.' The panel also highlights the harrowing yet beautiful 'Angel Down' and revisits impactful nonfiction, including Arundhati Roy's memoir and the poignant tale of survival in 'A Marriage at Sea.'
