My parents have actually stopped me in recent months because they're just like,

you're making everybody eat too much sugar.

You need to knock it off.

Hey readers, I'm Ambogal, and this is What Should I Read Next, Episode 183.

Welcome to the show that's dedicated to answering the question that plagues every reader.

What Should I Read Next?

We don't get bossy on the show.

What we will do here is give you the information you need to choose your next read.

Every week we'll talk all things books and reading and do a little literary matchmaking with one guest.

Today's guest, Karuna Riyazzi, is here to talk about magic.

The magic of carrying a book in your bag that can teleport you to another world,

the magic of a beautiful translation, and the magical pairing of a hot cup of tea and a good story.

We're also chatting about pen names, how to keep a book journal if you're a total perfectionist,

and a host of other things, but at the root of it all is everyday magic.

And the books I'm recommending Karuna pick up next are totally on theme.

Let's get to it.

Karuna, welcome to the show.

It's wonderful to be here.

Karuna, would you tell me a little bit about yourself?

Oh sure.

I like to describe myself as a Muslim girl who reads too many books, drinks too much tea, and wears too many hats.

And one of those hats is being the children's book author, Karuna Riyazzi.

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