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an English Publishing House in Algeria | The Story of Atlas House

Welcome to a new episode of Readers’ Co, where we nurture your reading culture. In this episode, we sit down with Lokmane and Walid, the founders of Atlas House, to explore their relationship with literature and their vision for English books within the Algerian literary sphere. We dive into how their reading journeys shaped them, what led them to found Atlas House, and why they believe there is space and need for a stronger presence of English literature in Algeria. We also discuss the challenges of building a literary project locally. This conversation offers insight into the behind-the-scenes of founding a literary space, the power of access to books, and the future of English literature in Algeria. Discover Atlas House here: https://www.atlashouse.net A big thank you to ⁠Dojo Alger⁠⁠ for their generous partnership and for providing the space to make this podcast come to life. Check their instagram ⁠⁠dojo_alger⁠ Don’t forget to leave your opinion in the comments and tell me about your experience. Let’s connect together and show me your progress: ⁠https://beacons.ai/sabrine_reads⁠ Readers’ Co, where we nurture your reading culture.

From gaming to Tour Guide through History Books

Welcome to another episode of Readers’ Co, where we nurture your reading culture.In this episode, we welcome Rushdi, a tourist guide and history lover whose passion for antiquity—especially Roman history—began through video games and evolved into deep historical reading.We talk about learning history through books, how Rushdi transitioned from gaming to serious historical research, and why sources, authors, and historical credibility matter when choosing history books. This episode is ideal for readers who want to explore history beyond popular myths and approach it with curiosity and critical thinking.Rushdi also shares his favorite history books, insights into Roman emperors, and advice for readers who want to start—or deepen—their journey into historical reading.Books discussed in this episode: • SPQR — Mary Beard • Histoire de l’Algérie — Michelle Pierre • Insane Emperors, Sunken cities and earthquake machines— Garrett Ryan • Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants — Garrett Ryan • Late Antiquity — Peter BrownDon’t forget to leave your opinion in the comments and tell me about your experience.A big thank you to ⁠Dojo Alger⁠⁠ for their generous partnership and for providing the space to make this podcast come to life.Check their Instagram: ⁠⁠dojo_alger⁠Let’s connect together and show me your progress:👉 https://beacons.ai/sabrine_reads [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFZkNXQ3UFhrQVpFcUwxS3pCYVZFRU5LRzBZZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttSDFqSnpwY3RkQ2hPSzFiU1dWclgya2pJTmpZZXBqcFlJRjFUNGlVWnFUODg1Si1EVkZPaDVVbC05RmFjaUV0bUxITGdpSXZRRWVROHRsaTdyOEdyUmt0MTN0emZVNElwMVFkdlhqX3ZYclN5dFRqUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbeacons.ai%2Fsabrine_reads&v=gLVqtxl6sD4]Readers’ Co, where we nurture your reading culture.

How reading can save your life | With Marie

A big thank you to ⁠Dojo Alger⁠⁠ for their generous partnership and for providing the space to make this podcast come to life. Check their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dojo_alger/ Welcome to another episode of Readers’ Co where we meet with Marie, a passionate booktoker and mental health advocate. We explore her relationship with books, how reading has supported her mental health, and the ways in which she uses content creation to inspire others to read. Marie shares her favorite genres, her take on reading relatable books, and how she navigates the world of literature with empathy and curiosity. Books mentioned in this episode include: - Collected Poems- T.S. Elliott- Harry Potter series – J.K. Rowling - Hamlet – William Shakespeare - Looking for Alaska – John Green - S. – Doug Dorst & J.J. Abrams - Almond – Sohn Won-pyung - A Little Life – Hanya Yanagihara - Six of Crows – Leigh Bardugo - Girl, Interrupted – Susanna Kaysen - Inferno – Dante Alighieri - The Terrors of the Night – Thomas Nashe - Women Much Missed – Thomas Hardy - Descendants of the Fates – Rhiannon Hardigon - The Bell Jar – Sylvia Plath - The Lottery – Shirley Jackson - Home for the Bewildered – Michelle Tobin - We Have Always Lived in the Castle – Shirley Jackson Special Offer for Readers’ Co listeners – If you want to get your books at great prices, use code READER at Dz Book Dealer for: - 5% off new custom order books over 5K - 10% off books in stock - 1 book free for every 2 thrifted books you buy (This is not commissioned or affiliated — I earn nothing from it. It’s just for you to enjoy a discount!) Don’t forget to leave your opinion in the comments and tell me about your experience. Let’s connect together and show me your progress: ⁠https://beacons.ai/sabrine_reads⁠. Readers’ Co, where we nurture your reading culture.

Reading for knowledge, leisure and writing - With Madjda

In this episode, I’m joined by Madjda, a teacher, activist, and passionate bookworm who explores the world of literature with unprecedented curiosity. We talked about her journey as a reader and writer, how books have shaped her understanding of the world, and why reading can serve both for education and for hobbies. She also shared thoughtful advice for anyone looking to start or return to a reading habit. Here are the books we discussed in this episode: * The Bell Jar – Sylvia Plath * The Burning Girl – Claire Messud * Atomic Habits – James Clear * A Little Life – Hanya Yanagihara * De Profundis – Oscar Wilde * The Picture of Dorian Gray – Oscar Wilde * The Song of Achilles – Madeline Miller * Letters to a Young Poet – Rainer Maria Rilke * Sand Roses – Hamza Koudri * Captive – Sarah Rivens * My Brilliant Friend – Elena Ferrante * The Lying Life of Adults – Elena Ferrante * The Grapes of Wrath – John Steinbeck * Of Mice and Men – John Steinbeck * The Secret History – Donna Tartt * Orientalism – Edward Said You can find Madjda with her lovely monthly wrap ups on instagram @mad.jeda [https://www.instagram.com/mad.jeda/] A big thank you to Dojo Alger⁠ [https://www.mehdihachid.com/dojo]  for their generous partnership and for providing the space to make this podcast come to life. Check their instagram ⁠dojo_alger [https://www.instagram.com/dojo_alger/#] Don’t forget to leave your opinion in the comments and tell me about your experience. Let’s connect together and show me your progress: https://beacons.ai/sabrine_reads [https://beacons.ai/sabrine_reads] Readers’ Co, where we nurture your reading culture.

Why you should stop sanctifying books? With Reslane

Welcome to the another episode of Readers’ Co, where we nurture your reading culture.  In this episode, I’m joined by communication expert, writer, creative director, workshop curator and reader Reslane Lounici for a conversation challenging the way we see and treat books. We explore the idea of “sanctifying” literature, why we put books on pedestals, and how that can hold us back from engaging with them. We talk about writing, annotating, and interacting with books as living objects, and the way books are marketed and consumed today. A big thank you to  Dojo Alger [https://www.mehdihachid.com/dojo] for hosting my podcast and supporting my mission to nurture a better reading culture. Check their instagram dojo_alger [https://www.instagram.com/dojo_alger/#] Here’s a list of the books we discussed in the episode: * Daughter of the Moon Goddess – Sue Lynn Tan * The Kite Runner – Khaled Hosseini * Le Maître et Marguerite – Mikhaïl Boulgakov * Nouvelles – Anton Tchekhov * Nous – Evgueni Zamiatine * Amine – Samir Toumi * Aménorrhée – Salah Haidar * Sorcières – Mona Chollet * Tristan Garcia (multiple works) * Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind – Yuval Noah Harari * Bai’ Al-Hawa (بيع الهوى) – Jameel Nahra (جميل نهرا) * Noktat Ennour (نقطة النور) – Bahaa Taher (بهاء طاهر) * Salah Badis (multiple works) * Never Let Me Go – Kazuo Ishiguro * Le sermon sur la chute de Rome – Jérôme Ferrari * Mémoires d’Hadrien – Marguerite Yourcenar * Frankenstein – Mary Shelley * Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde – Robert Louis Stevenson * The Museum of Innocence – Orhan Pamuk * Alda Merini (multiple works) * The Artist’s Way – Julia Cameron Don’t forget to leave your opinion in the comments and tell me about your experience. Let’s connect together and show me your progress: https://beacons.ai/sabrine_reads [https://beacons.ai/sabrine_reads]