Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah

• BONUS EPISODE - BOOK EXCERPT

  Excited to share this reading - the foreward from my book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading.I hope you enjoy it, and if you'd like to get a copy of the book, you can do so at all good bookstores or at this link with details of translated versions too: https://linktr.ee/booktherapy_by_bijalAnd do let me know your thoughts/reflections - I always write back!!Email us at [email protected] Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and get new episodes as they are released. If you'd like access to the transcripts, do subscribe to my substack: Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Transcripts on Substack. If you'd like a bibliotherapist in your pocket then you might find my book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading a helpful companion. ****************************************************************************************** Get 10% off with code PODCAST on the following: Online Bibliotherapy Courses Personalised Book Prescriptions Bibliotherapy SessionsYou can also follow us on your preferred platform using the links below: Instagram Facebook

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• My Most Anticipated Books of 2026

  In this episode, we dive into the most buzzworthy and anticipated books shaping the literary landscape this year — a vibrant mix of fiction, nonfiction, history, philosophy, and genre-bending storytelling that reflects our cultural fascinations and anxieties.Join us as we explore towering new releases from acclaimed authors like Mario Vargas Llosa, Amitav Ghosh, Kate Quinn, and Sara Stridsberg, alongside bold, conversation-starting works from emerging and innovative voices.We highlight gripping narratives that confront identity, mental health, colonial legacies, and the mysteries of memory.Across these books, we uncover the themes driving the year’s literary momentum: the quest for belonging, the retelling of overlooked histories, the interplay of science and the soul, and the balancing act between escapism and hard truth.Whether you’re building your reading list, keeping up with literary trends, or searching for your next transformative book, this episode offers a curated, insightful journey through the stories everyone will be talking about.Email us at [email protected] Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and get new episodes as they are released. If you'd like access to the transcripts, do subscribe to my substack: Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Transcripts on Substack. If you'd like a bibliotherapist in your pocket then you might find my book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading a helpful companion. ****************************************************************************************** Get 10% off with code PODCAST on the following: Online Bibliotherapy Courses Personalised Book Prescriptions Bibliotherapy SessionsYou can also follow us on your preferred platform using the links below: Instagram Facebook

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• A Literary and Bibliotherapeutic Gift Guide This Holiday Season

  In this episode of Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah, listeners are invited into a warm, fireside exploration of meaningful literary and bibliotherapeutic gifts for the festive season. Grounded in the belief that stories can heal, soothe, and transform, this episode serves as a heartfelt guide for anyone seeking Christmas gifts that go beyond the material— literary gifts that hold space for growth, reflection, as well as those that honour reading for both pleasure and for bibliotherapeutic purposes.Email us at [email protected] Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and get new episodes as they are released. If you'd like access to the transcripts, do subscribe to my substack: Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Transcripts on Substack. If you'd like a bibliotherapist in your pocket then you might find my book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading a helpful companion. ****************************************************************************************** Get 10% off with code PODCAST on the following: Online Bibliotherapy Courses Personalised Book Prescriptions Bibliotherapy SessionsYou can also follow us on your preferred platform using the links below: Instagram Facebook

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• 40 Books from 2025 You Need to Read in 2026

  In this episode of Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah I reflect on the most powerful, inspiring, and thought-provoking books of 2025 — the ones you’ll want to carry with you into 2026. From breakout literary fiction and moving memoirs to transformative nonfiction and hidden indie gems.I explore how these books can both entertain, and inspire personal growth for the year ahead. Whether you’re looking for comfort reads, bold new voices, or stories that challenge and heal, this episode is your reading prescription for the months to come.Tune in for an insightful, heartfelt conversation about why these books really stood out this year — and discover your next favorite book for 2026. If you'd prefer to read this, you can do so here: https://bibliotherapywithbijal.substack.com/p/40-books-from-2025-you-need-to-readHope you enjoy the listen!Email us at [email protected] Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and get new episodes as they are released. If you'd like access to the transcripts, do subscribe to my substack: Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Transcripts on Substack. If you'd like a bibliotherapist in your pocket then you might find my book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading a helpful companion. ****************************************************************************************** Get 10% off with code PODCAST on the following: Online Bibliotherapy Courses Personalised Book Prescriptions Bibliotherapy SessionsYou can also follow us on your preferred platform using the links below: Instagram Facebook

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• The Romantic Comedy and Bibliotherapy

  In this week’s episode of Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah, we turn our attention to one of the most joyful yet underestimated genres in literature — the romantic comedy. So often dismissed as light or escapist, the rom-com is in fact one of the most powerful forms of emotional storytelling, offering laughter, tenderness, and deep psychological insight.We’ll explore how romantic comedy functions as a form of bibliotherapy — a way of healing through reading and emotional reflection. From Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice to modern favourites like The Flatshare and Bridget Jones’s Diary, these stories trace the journey from chaos to clarity, self-doubt to self-acceptance, and loneliness to connection.I’ll also be unpacking the role of the romantic hero — from the proud, emotionally guarded Mr. Darcy to today’s more vulnerable and emotionally intelligent figures — and how their transformation mirrors our own healing journeys. Along the way, we’ll discuss how humour, hope, and the rhythm of love stories can help us recover from stress, heartbreak, or burnout, teaching us that joy is not frivolous but restorative.Join me as we rediscover the romantic comedy and the role of humour as a therapeutic intervention in bibliotherapy.Email us at [email protected] Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and get new episodes as they are released. If you'd like access to the transcripts, do subscribe to my substack: Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah - Transcripts on Substack. If you'd like a bibliotherapist in your pocket then you might find my book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading a helpful companion. ****************************************************************************************** Get 10% off with code PODCAST on the following: Online Bibliotherapy Courses Personalised Book Prescriptions Bibliotherapy SessionsYou can also follow us on your preferred platform using the links below: Instagram Facebook

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