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PODCAST Listen to the podcast episode here. READ THE TRANSCRIPT BELOW. Hello, and welcome to Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah! I’m your host, Bijal, and this is the podcast where we explore the power of stories to heal, inspire, and connect. Today, I’m doing something a little different—I’m sharing some of my personal favourites from 2024. That’s right, we’re diving into the books, movies, TV shows, and quotes that left a mark on me this year. Favourite Books of 2024 Let’s start with books, because, as a bibliotherapist, I could not resist sharing my personal favourites! This year, three books resonated deeply with...

    Listen to the podcast episode here. It’s that time of the year when we are thinking of gifts for friends and family, and I thought it might be helpful to suggest some bookish and bibliotherapeutic gifts that might be received with delight and gratitude by our loved ones! Hi! I’m Bijal Shah, your host, and today we’re diving into a world of gift ideas for book lovers. That’s right—we’re talking about the best gifts for book lovers! Whether your favourite bibliophile loves classics, thrillers, romance, or fantasy novels, I’ve got a treasure trove of ideas to help you find...

Happy Friday! As the festive season begins, many of us are thinking about possible gifts for loved ones. This Book Therapy gift guide might offer inspiration for that special someone who might appreciate all things books :) Watch the Gift Guide here:  And browse all gifts here. And if you'd like something a little more customised, please don't hesitate to reach out! Some of the gift ideas listed are: - The Book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading- Bibliotherapy Session Gift Card- A Personalised Book Prescription for that Special Someone- Unlimited Access to ALL Our Online Bibliotherapy Courses for 1 Year- A Book...

Happy Friday!Hope you're doing well and looking forward to the start of the festive season. I wanted to share a few items that might be of interest as we wind down for the holidays :)1. Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Season 2 is out now!After a short break, the podcast is back with fresh content and bibliotherapy resources. To recap in this podcast, I share my knowledge and research on bibliotherapy, including the latest developments, science and book recommendations. We release two episodes a week:1. Voice Notes from Me, Your Resident Bibliotherapist.2. Ask the Bibliotherapist: Book Recommendations for What's On Your MindIf you'd...

Best Literary Fiction Book of 2024… Intermezzo (Literary Fiction) by Sally Rooney  Sally Rooney's Intermezzo is a poignant exploration of family, grief, and human connection, centered on two Irish brothers, Peter and Ivan Koubek. Following their father's death, the brothers grapple with their strained relationship, personal struggles, and the emotional weight of their past. Peter, a successful yet emotionally troubled lawyer, navigates his grief and complicated romantic entanglements with Naomi, a university student, and Sylvia, his first love. Meanwhile, Ivan, a socially awkward former chess prodigy, begins a passionate relationship with Margaret, an older woman working at a local art...