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The Book Date

The Book Date

Av: Simay Çetin and Nick van Rijn
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Welcome to The Book Date, a podcast by a bookish couple who love discussing all kinds of book-related things! Reading fiction is such a big part of our relationship that some of our favourite dates are spent wandering bookstores in search of our next great read. We created this podcast as a space to share our thoughts and spark conversations about the stories we love. This podcast may NOT be for you if: you’re looking for spoiler-free discussions, you’re bothered by the pronunciation mistakes of two non-native English speakers, or you mind the occasional swooning over our cat, Muffin.Simay Çetin and Nick van Rijn Kunst
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  • The Story of a New Name by Elena Ferrante

    The Story of a New Name by Elena Ferrante
    Oct 14 2026

    Do you remember that time when, as a 16-year-old teenager, you went on holiday with your parents to the beach and there was this one pretty boy every girl was swooning over and then your best friend ended up stealing him away from you and you were all upset? On the surface, that’s pretty much the plot of The Story of a New Name, except Elena Ferrante takes it one step further, weaving in a story of abuse, depression, and class. Join us as we dig into what makes this book so compelling, why we hate Nino Sarratore, and what dissolving margins might really mean. As always, spoilers ahead.


    If you'd like to get in touch follow us on instagram @simayandnicksbookdate or e-mail us at thebookdate@proton.me

    Artwork by @yami_illustrated

    Music by Nick van Rijn

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    47 min
  • 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak

    10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak
    Sep 16 2026

    Istanbul is not just a backdrop but a character on its own in this powerful novel by Elif Shafak. She gives us an intimate and tender portrayal of a city that literally bridges the European and Asian continents, seen through the eyes of the marginalised. Nor does she shy away from being critical (and the people of Turkey have not let that go unnoticed). Join us as we discuss gender, politics and the ways in which we might think differently about family. As always, spoilers ahead.

    If you'd like to get in touch, follow us on instagram @simayandnicksbookdate or e-mail us at thebookdate@proton.me

    Artwork by @yami_Illustrated

    Music by Nick van Rijn

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    46 min
  • Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

    Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
    Aug 19 2026

    Do you really form an intimate relationship if you only connect through gaming? Can it be, as Sam Mazer says, more intimate than sex? Here's what we think this book gets right (and wrong) about platonic relationships. Get ready for Nick going on a philosophical tangent about play, life and death. As always, spoilers ahead.

    If you'd like to get in touch, follow us on instagram @simayandnicksbookdate or e-mail us at thebookdate@proton.me

    Artwork by @yami_Illustrated

    Music by Nick van Rijn

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    43 min
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