Letters from a Double Moon: A Literary Podcast

by Nahima

Welcome to Letters from a Double Moon. Join your host, Nahima, as she explores the ins and outs of what’s sitting on her bookshelves and her TBR pile. It’s all about books that challenge, books that are beloved, and books that have the power to move. This podcast seeks to uncover truths about what makes books tick, and how we can enjoy them most. All music, sound, imagery, and assets are property of the creators of Letters f ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Episode VIII: On the Shores of the Sea…There was Murder

    Episode VIII: On the Shores of the Sea…There was Murder

    S01 E08
    23:32

    In the 8th edition of Letters from a Double Moon, Nahima explores a special ebook that she found from an old Publishing Imprint she used to intern with. In Dorothy Blewett’s Death of a Nom de Plume try to solve a grisly mystery with Superintendent Penney, and a colorful cast of characters. Listen on to find out why Nahima chose this book and what Cornwall, Murder, and Books have in common. Perfume of the Day: Mystic Sugar - Coreterno Game of the Month: Ghostwire Tokyo Tea of the Day: Yorkshire black

  • Episode VII: To The Edge of the Disc... and Beyond?

    Episode VII: To The Edge of the Disc... and Beyond?

    S01 E07
    21:20

    In the seventh episode of Letters From a Double Moon, Nahima brings to the table an audiobook version of Sir Terry Pratchett’s The Colour of Magic. Published in 1983, it’s a take on the Blazing Saddles of Westerns but make it Fantasy. Listen on to find out how Nahima felt after taking it all in for the first time and what tourists, hack wizards, and dragons have in common. Perfume of the Day: Miller et Bertaux - Green Green Green and Green Game of the Month: Knitting a scarf Tea of the Day: Yorkshire black

  • Episode VI: Sherlock, and Mysteries, and Bees, Oh My!

    Episode VI: Sherlock, and Mysteries, and Bees, Oh My!

    S01 E06
    21:47

    In the sixth episode of Letters From a Double Moon, your favourite indie freelance publisher, Nahima, dives into a book that is not quite ready to drink in the U.S.A. Published in 2005, A Slight Trick of the Mind by Mitch Cullen is a fabulous take on an iconic character. “To bee or not to bee” is just one question you’ll have in mind as you read along. Listen on to find out what Sherlock Holmes, post-war Japan, and bees have in common. Perfume of the Day: Miller et Bertaux - Green Green Green and Green Game of the Month: Mail Time Tea of the Day: COFFEE

  • Episode V: Embrace your Inner Mammal

    Episode V: Embrace your Inner Mammal

    S01 E05
    24:35

    In the fifth episode of Letters from a Double Moon, Nahima explores a (new) book from a (new) author... Your Inner Hedgehog by Alexander McCall Smith is a satirical glance into the silly goings on in the academic milieu of Professor Dr Dr Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld. Follow the hilarious goings-on in a stuffy, stoic world where change is undermining “ The Norm”. Listen on to find out why the Hedgehog, and why this short novella is what you need in this current perfect storm. Perfume of the Day: Bastille - Bataille Game of the Month: N/A Tea of the Day: Honeybush

  • Episode IV: Three Oddballs and a Priest

    Episode IV: Three Oddballs and a Priest

    S01 E04
    25:11

    In the fourth episode of Letters from a Double Moon, Nahima takes you on an epic journey through an ancient and mythological China. Journey to the West is indeed epic in proportions, and tonight we take a peek into the very first installment, translated by W. J. F. Jenner. Follow the adventures of the Handsome Monkey King, Pig, Friar Sand, and Priest Sanzang, their master, as they journey to fetch their scriptures for a holy mass. Listen on to find out more about their madcap adventures and why this 16th century book has stood the test of time. Join us for a wild ride into a vast and undeniably superb world. Perfume of the Day: Guerlain - Shalimar Game of the Month: Dreamlight Valley Tea of the Day: Twinings - Camomile, Honey, and Vanilla