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The year’s best literary podcasts. With the caveat that “best” is a relative—and relatively silly—metric, it’s been a pretty great year for people talking about books. And if you’re the kind of reader whoR…

@britt-kathryn.bsky.social picks some of the year’s best literary podcasts.

Fall in slow motion.

Been listening to Kiran Desai's "The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny" audiobook before bed over the last couple of weeks. Voiced by Sneha Mathan. It's like the radio--great character voices and excellent writing. Also gently lulls me to sleep..💯 Percent recommend. #booksky

Me when I cite myself:

I had the same thing happen during COVID. Except it was an eagle . I also took care of it and then the wildlife sanctuary people took it away. I kept getting updates on its recovery and two months later..it showed up on my balcony with a dead rat 🐁.

This country is so cruel to anyone without resources.

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I'm glad..Neeraj Ghaywan does great work esp. on caste politics in India..I'd recommend anything by him.

Poster for Homebound

So deeply moved by Homebound by the brilliant Neeraj Ghaywan..with surprising (Jhanvi Kapoor), understated performances. A story of people striving to better their lives only to be stymied by religious and caste discrimination at each step. #filmsky

Excellent..You can also listen to him read it on "a writer's voice" podcast

Wonderful! #booksky

BREAKING: There’s a new Netflix show starring Claire Danes as a sad lesbian writer and Matthew Rhys as her shady neighbor. #TheBeastInMe

Bookshop Inc jor bagh delivers

Horrible..So glad I left Delhi 3 years ago. It is an actual gas chamber.

Morning visitor to see Lala #timelinecleanse #dogsofbluesky

🎆 view

Mural

I♥️NY mural

Happy Mamdani Day New York! What a great speech ( Pics from a 2022 trip that culminated in a 4th of July celebration on a Brooklyn rooftop) #newyork #timelibecleanse

India rejoice in first Women’s World Cup triumph as South Africa fall short India won their first Women’s World Cup as the hosts held off South Africa by 52 runs in the final, sparking scenes of joy in Navi Mumbai

What a day!

Congratulations India 🏆

Haha.. Like an uncle, he wants to sing with Jemi.

He seems to be genuine. The rest are just ticking the box

Most of these male cricketers are asses and have not done anything to support Women's cricket. Rohit Sharma seemed to be hanging out during the match on his phone like a sulky teenager who was forced to be there by his parents ( Nita A and Jay Shah)

Also they keep randomly panning to Rohit Sharma looking sulkily at the fireworks..why??

So very glad that most of your predictions have been wrong Syd! 🏆

Yes! Yes! Yes! Finally and emphatically won #CWC25 #cricket

They left 15 runs out there.. However the ball is holding a touch and maybe 300 is par today.

Well said

India search for perfect end in historic Women’s Cricket World Cup final against South Africa Hosts have golden chance after years of grind against institutional misogyny but epic, tiring semi-final makes it a big ask

“Weeping endures for a night, but joy comes in the morning.”

My preview of tomorrow’s #CWC25 final between India and South Africa:

Cutest unicorn

Chinese Unicorn doggie

Your attention please: Lala is a Chinese Unicorn this Halloween 🦄 🎃 . #dogsofbluesky #timelinecleanse

True. Also AUS has backups for days..India's lack of all- rounders will be the problem.

I'm curious --Would you have said the same for Australia if they'd won yesterday?