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Every book Jumanna Senan recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- Jumanna Senan has recommended or discussed 5 books on podcasts, as of July 18, 2025.
- Jumanna Senan has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of July 18, 2025.
- Those books came up in 1 episode, as of July 18, 2025.
- The 3 books Jumanna Senan has mentioned in the most episodes, as of July 18, 2025: Flesh, The Director and The Sisters.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Jumanna Senan aired on July 18, 2025.
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Jumanna Senan appears on literary review podcasts such as The Book Review to discuss notable recent releases, historical fiction, and biographies. As a commentator on contemporary literature, Senan shares carefully curated recommendations spanning international fiction, art history, and romance. During her podcast appearance, she highlighted Daniel Kehlmann's The Director, translated by Ross Benjamin, as a historical fiction novel inspired by the life of Austrian filmmaker G.W. Pabst. She also brought up Jonas Hassen Khemiri's novel The Sisters, praising its vivid portrayal of three Swedish-Tunisian sisters and their eccentric mother. Turning to non-fiction, Senan recommended Sue Prideaux's Wild Thing as a well-paced biography that captures the life and artistic journey of Paul Gauguin. Her fiction selections further included David Szalay's Flesh, which she recommended as a tactile and global novel following a man's journey from Hungary to London, and Sarah MacLean's These Summer Storms, which she highlighted as an engaging romance novel set against the backdrop of Rhode Island.
Books recommended by Jumanna Senan
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Flesh
Flesh by David Szalay is a sprawling, contemporary novel following its protagonist across various international locations.
Recommended“This is Flesh by David Soloy.”
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The Director
The Director by Daniel Kehlmann is a historical fiction novel inspired by the complex life and career of renowned Austrian filmmaker G.W.
Recommended“This is the director by Daniel Kelman and translated by Ross Benjamin.”
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The Sisters
The Sisters by Jonas Hassen Khemiri is a contemporary novel that explores complex family relationships, cultural identity, and personal histories.
Recommended“So, this is The Sisters by Yonas Hassan Hamiri.”
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These Summer Storms
These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean is a contemporary romance novel set against a scenic Rhode Island backdrop, blending emotional depth with engaging romantic conflict.
Recommended“So, this is called These Summer Storms by Sarah McClean.”
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Wild Thing
Wild Thing by Sue Prideaux is an evocative, meticulously researched biography examining the complex life and artistic evolution of the post-Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin.
Recommended“Okay, so this is a biography that I really liked called Wild Thing by Sue Purau.”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best Books of the Year (So Far) | The Book Review | 2025-07-18 | 5 |