
Anonymous Was A Woman with Jamila Rizvi and Astrid Edwards is a conversation on books by, and about, women.
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This podcast is brought to you by Future Women and Hachette Australia. The podcast is produced by Bad Producer Productions.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 103 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | ArtsBooks | ||||

Astrid Edwards interviews Samah Sabawi about her memoir Cactus Pear For My Beloved which is shortlisted for the 2025 Stella Prize.
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Astrid Edwards interviews Melanie Cheng about her novel The Burrow, which is shortlisted for the 2025 Stella Prize.
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Astrid Edwards interviews Amy McQuire about Black Witness: The Power of Indigenous Media, which is shortlisted for the 2025 Stella Prize.
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Astrid Edwards interviews Jumaana Abdu about Translations, which is shortlisted for the 2025 Stella Prize.
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This is one of my new favourite podcasts, which has inspired me to read more broadly and more often. Jam and Astrid are thoughtful presenters who weave their own experiences and perspectives into their literature reviews and recommendations and the interviews in this podcast are beautiful deep dives into a wide variety of societal issues.
Jamila & Astrid are really on a roll. The format is down pat, and this listen just gets better and better!
Such variety of authors, opinions and ideas. Thanks Jam and Astrid for bringing us this fab podcast. xBelinda
Loving listening to you both, the insights, the chats, the info, the books, the insights! whats not to love!
Thank you, please keep going !! xx
Love the podcast!
Is there a booklist somewhere? As I don’t always get a chance to jot down the books when I’m on the go.
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A rich exploration of literature and its connections to societal issues, hosted by two insightful women who engage deeply with books written by or about women. The conversations often spotlight authors, discussing their works within the context of gender, identity, and contemporary challenges, such as gender inequality and parenting. Noteworthy episodes include in-depth discussions on the complexities of Indigenous media, historical narratives surrounding Australia, and the struggles associated with childcare, demonstrating a commitment to highlighting women's voices and experiences within a literary framework. This series is likely to resonate with listeners who appreciate both literary insights and the broader implications of the themes p... more
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