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Honest Pages

Honest Pages

By: Johan Ericsson
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Honest Pages is your cozy literary hangout where books come to life! Join us for laid-back, real conversations about the books we're reading, diving deep into stories with humor, heart, and zero pretension. Each episode is like grabbing coffee with your most bookish friends - expect candid reviews, unexpected insights, and plenty of book recommendations that'll have you racing to your nearest bookstore.


Crafted with a blend of human creativity and AI-driven innovation, this podcast delivers a unique listening experience.

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Episodes
  • Crush by Ada Calhoun

    Crush by Ada Calhoun
    Apr 7 2025
    In this episode of Honest Pages, we dive into Crush by Ada Calhoun, a raw, nostalgic, and beautifully candid collection about longing, youth, and the bittersweet ache of memory. Through a series of poems and vignettes, Calhoun captures the messy intensity of first loves, missed chances, and the way certain people linger in our lives long after they’re gone. Set against the backdrop of city streets and inner worlds, this is a book about desire in all its fleeting, electric forms. Can we ever let go of the ghosts we choose to hold onto? Tune in as we explore this intimate, lyrical meditation on infatuation, vulnerability, and the stories we tell ourselves about the ones who got away.

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    17 mins
  • The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

    The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
    Apr 7 2025
    In this episode of Honest Pages, we dive into The Husbands by Holly Gramazio, a sharp, inventive novel that blends wit, wonder, and a touch of the surreal. When a woman discovers a closet in her home that can conjure up different versions of her husband—each one a little different from the last—she’s thrown into a whirlwind of choice, desire, and self-reflection. As the boundaries between love, fantasy, and reality begin to blur, she’s forced to confront not just what she wants in a partner, but who she is when no one’s watching. Can you ever find the perfect match—or are we all just rewriting the same story? Tune in as we unpack this clever, emotionally rich tale of relationships, identity, and the strange magic of second chances.

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    9 mins
  • Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis

    Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis
    Apr 7 2025
    In this episode of Honest Pages, we dive into Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis, a bold and deeply personal memoir that challenges assumptions about faith, identity, and freedom. Tracing her journey from a strict religious upbringing to a life defined by self-discovery and questioning, Younis unpacks the tensions between tradition and autonomy with unflinching honesty and insight. As she confronts the costs of leaving behind what once gave her certainty, she also explores the quiet power of reclaiming one's voice. Can you ever truly break free from the foundations that shaped you? Tune in as we explore this fearless, thought-provoking story about belief, belonging, and the courage to redefine both.

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    14 mins
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