Hong Kong Lit Club
Julia Besnard
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While the city is often portrayed as a busy financial hub where nobody has time to read, the reality is that people do read - and they write, too. Discover the work of both past and contemporary authors, and dive into the the literary heritage of Hong Kong that often gets overlooked. Each episode will feature three parts: a read-aloud ("Words Unfold"), either by your host, Julia, or by guest authors reading their own pieces, a discussion section to delve deeper into the meaning of the text ("Deep Dive"), and a short language section focussing on a Cantonese word or phrase ("Local Lingo").
Ultimately, this podcast is a celebration of Hong Kong's literary landscape and an invitation for listeners to embark on a literary journey that transcends borders.
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S2E3 #11: Who Gets to Speak: Emma Pei Yin on Representation and Writing Beyond the Traditional Narrative (Part 2)
In this episode, Julia and Emma Pei Yin continue their conversation about Emma's debut historical novel, When Sleeping Women Wake.Emma reflects on how readers in Hong Kong have connected with the…
S2E2 #10: Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Courage: Launching ‘When Sleeping Women Wake’ with Emma Pei Yin (Part 1)
When Sleeping Women Wake by Emma Pei Yin follows Mingzhu, Qiang, and Biyu in Japanese-occupied Hong Kong, 1941. Not generals, not politicians, but women fighting to reunite while the world collapses…
S2E1 #9: A Conversation with Siobhan McDermott on Myth, Heritage, and Magic
Join Julia for a captivating interview with Siobhan McDermott, author of the enchanting middle-grade fantasy series, Paper Dragons. We dive deep into the wellspring of her creativity: the rich…
S1E8 *BONUS EPISODE* #8: Three Women, One Wok: Reinventing a Home Kitchen
A follow-up to Episode #7, this is our most personal episode yet. It’s not an interview; it’s a kitchen recording. Inspired by her previous conversation with James Beard-nominated author Christine…
S1E7 #7: Macaroni Soup, Minus the Ham: Christine Wong on Reimagining Hong Kong's Iconic Foods, Plant-Based
Guest: Christine Wong – James Beard Award-nominated author, plant-based cook, food photographer, and sustainability advocate.In this episode, we chat with Christine Wong in a bustling Hong Kong cha…
S1E6 #6: On Othering: Minding the Human Gap with Ritu Hemnani
Award-winning author Ritu Hemnani joins us for a powerful conversation on writing as a tool for empathy and social change.We begin with her poem, "Mind the Gap," which hijacks the London…
S1E5 #5: The Black Line: The Silent Struggles of Family Life with Jennifer Wong
In this heartfelt episode, we explore Jennifer Wong’s short story "Burden", a poignant tale of family tension, cultural identity, and the silent struggles of aging in Hong Kong. Through the eyes of a…
S1E4 #4: A Museum of the Mundane - Hong Kong in 39 Objects with Dr Antony Huen
In this episode, we explore A Personal History of Hong Kong as 39 Everyday Objects, a visually striking poem by Dr. Antony Huen that transforms mundane items—from bamboo scaffolding to Octopus…
S1E3 #3: When Home Is A Language: A Conversation With Wong Yi
In this deeply personal episode, we explore Overseas Bride, a short story by Wong Yi that captures the emotional toll of migration, language loss, and the fragile ties between love and belonging. Set…
S1E2 #2: Dining After Dark: A Dystopian Feast with Rinkoo Ramchandani
Would you break the law for a taste of home?In this episode, we explore dystopian food culture, sibling bonds, and the power of culinary memory through Rinkoo Ramchandani’s Pushcart Prize-nominated…
S1E1 #1: The Sounds of Hong Kong and the Heartache of a Grandchild with Maureen Tai
Malaysian author Maureen Tai reads her prose poem Life We Can No Longer See, a text both poignant and lighthearted about a teenager grappling with the ageing of his beloved grandfather. The poem was…
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Hong Kong Lit Club has published 11 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Arts, Books.
Hong Kong Lit Club is currently moderate with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 54m.
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