10 WOMEN AUTHORS I WANT TO READ II Saumya's Bookstation | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Saamiya shares her priority list of ten women authors she wants to read, including Margaret Atwood, Toni Morrison, Amrita Pritam, and more.

Key Insights

• 🫠 Saamiya is an avid reader and constantly discovers new authors and books she wants to read.
• 🧔‍♀️ Margaret Atwood, Toni Morrison, Asma Chu, and Amrita Pritam are among the women authors Saamiya prioritizes reading.
• ❓ Saamiya appreciates the significance of an author's pseudonym, such as Elena Ferrante's hidden identity.

Transcript

hi guys on saamiya and I'm back again so in today's video I am going to be talking about the ten women authors that I want to read so I've always had a list of authors whose works I've always wanted to discover and in all my years of reading I have discovered quite a few of them but the list is never-ending and new names keep getting added to the l... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: Who is Margaret Atwood and what are her notable works?

Margaret Atwood is a renowned author known for her book "The Handmaid's Tale," which was also adapted into a popular TV series. She has written over 50 books, including fiction, poetry, critical essays, and graphic novels.

Q: Why does Saamiya want to read Toni Morrison's work?

Saamiya wants to explore Toni Morrison's work because of her focus on the black female experience. Despite not having any of her books yet, Saamiya plans to start with "Beloved."

Q: Why is Asma Chu an interesting author for Saamiya?

Saamiya discovered Asma Chu through an essay by Siddhartha Sonmanto. They were contemporaries and progressive writers who both wrote in Urdu. Saamiya is intrigued by Asma Chu's themes and wants to explore her representation of the female voice.

Q: What is significant about Amrita Pritam's work?

Amrita Pritam was known for writing poems, novels, and essays in Punjabi and Hindi. Her novel "Pinjar" addresses the theme of violence against women. Saamiya admires Pritam's unapologetic approach to life and is interested in exploring how it reflects in her writing.

Q: What attracts Saamiya to Alicia Fox's books?

Alicia Fox, a Turkish-British author, has gained acclaim for her books "The Bastard of Istanbul" and "The 40 Rules of Love." Saamiya has owned "The 40 Rules of Love" for a few years and wants to finally read it, especially after learning that another one of her books was longlisted for the Booker Prize.

Q: What impact has "The Fountainhead" by Ayn Rand had on readers?

"The Fountainhead" is highly recommended by those who have read it. Saamiya is interested in exploring this book to understand the impact it has had on readers and to experience Ayn Rand's objectivist ideas firsthand.

Q: Why is Elena Ferrante's pseudonym significant?

Elena Ferrante is an Italian author who keeps her actual identity hidden. Her most famous works are the Neapolitan novels, and Saamiya owns the first two books in the series. Saamiya agrees with the importance of respecting the author's decision to remain anonymous.

Q: What interests Saamiya about PD James' crime fiction?

As a fan of Agatha Christie's murder mysteries, Saamiya wants to explore crime fiction by other authors, such as PD James. Saamiya plans to read "Death Comes to Pemberley," a spinoff of "Pride and Prejudice" that involves a murder mystery at Pemberley.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Saamiya discusses ten women authors she wants to read, including Margaret Atwood, Toni Morrison, Amrita Pritam, and Alicia Fox.

• She provides background information on each author and their notable works.

• Saamiya mentions books she already has on her bookshelf and expresses her excitement to read them.