Books and Beyond: In search of a better life

Alison discusses books about migration and finds out what it’s like to try for a new start in a new land.

Listen to this episode and read on for the books mentioned in the show.

Books mentioned in the show:

• We have always been here : a queer Muslim memoir by Samra Habib
• Without a country by Ayşe Kulin ; translated by Kenneth Dakan
• Scribe : a novel by Alyson Hagy
• Beirut Hellfire Society : a novel by Rawi Hage
• Do not say we have nothing by Madeleine Thien
• Girls burn brighter by Shobha Rao
• Only killers and thieves : a novel by Paul Howarth

Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond.

Catch us on Planet FM104.6, Sundays at 9.35 pm. Recent shows can be listened to via the Auckland Libraries podcast.