Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

---

In this video, I share the books I have recently read as part of my #readingaroundtheworld project, which coincides with the #invisiblecitiesproject. I specifically talk about a book for Norway and Uganda written by and set in those countries. I also talk about an Iranian movie I saw.

--- BOOKS MENTIONED ---
The Ice palace by Tarjei Vesaas
The First Woman by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree by Shokoofeh Azar
Dead Aid by Dambisa Moyo
Grey Bees by Andrey Kurkov

Video by Jennifer Makumbi about Frist Woman:
youtube.com/watch?v=bAHzx81DAp0

--- Movie mentioned ---
A Hero
Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=mMsQoxy8dN8&ab_channel=FilmForum
Article about plagiarism: theguardian.com/film/2022/apr/05/asghar-farhadi-loses-a-hero-plagiarism-case-in-iranian-court

--- FOLLOW ME ON ---
Instagram instagram.com/readingwithlaurane