Ink&Alfaaz

About Ink&Alfaaz

A cozy podcast for readers who don’t just read books — they feel them. This is a space for honest conversations about the stories that keep us awake at night, fictional characters we get way too attached to, and the scenes we can’t stop replaying in our heads. No academic analysis or pressure to sound intellectual — just genuine reactions, emotional damage from great books, and the kind of late-night book discussions you wish you had with friends. If you’ve ever finished a book and immediately needed someone to talk to about it, you’re in the right place. 📚

Publisher

Vandana

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Sept 2026

Latest episode

2 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Nov 2026

   Tara's Truce | When Ego Wins Over Wisdom

   A closer look at a chapter from the Ramayan, beyond the story itself.The cover of Tara's Truce caught my attention immediately. It was so beautiful that I couldn't wait to get my hands on the book, and I'm happy to say it didn't disappoint.Beautifully written and deeply reflective, the book offers an interesting perspective on a chapter from the Ramayan. It takes us beyond the events of the story and invites us to look more closely at the people, their emotions, their choices and the human nature behind them.In this episode of Ink&Alfaaz, we explore the ideas of ego, desire and wisdom through Vali, Sugriv and Tara and reflect on how easily our judgement can be clouded by what we want or what we believe.

2. 

   10 Oct 2026

   What If You Never Got to Say Goodbye?- Before We Say Goodbye by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

   What if you could go back in time and say the things you never got the chance to say? In this episode, we're visiting the little café at the heart of Before We Say Goodbyeby Toshikazu Kawaguchi, the fourth book in the beloved Before the Coffee Gets Cold series.

3. 

   20 Sept 2026

   Ego Is The Enemy...Maybe You're Getting In Your Own Way

   What if the biggest obstacle standing between us and our growth is… ourselves? In this episode, we’re talking about Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday—a thoughtful book about humility, self-awareness, ambition, success, and the ways our ego can quietly get in the way of learning and growing. I share my personal reading experience, the ideas that stood out to me most, and why this book made me think about the difference between seeking recognition and genuinely improving ourselves. If you enjoy book discussions, personal growth, self-development, and conversations about the ideas that stay with you long after you finish a book, I hope you’ll join me. 📚 Book: Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday What did you think of the book? Let me know in the comments! #EgoIsTheEnemy #RyanHoliday #BookReview #BookPodcast #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement

4. 

   13 Sept 2026

   The Witch You Think You Know...Circe

   What if the stories we tell about women have changed less than we think? In this episode of Ink & Alfaaz, I’m talking about Circe—a story of transformation, loneliness, love, power, and finding your own voice. Circe made me think about women and society today. Despite all the changes we’ve seen, so much of the way women are shaped by their circumstances still feels painfully familiar. On many levels, women like Circe still exist—women shaped by what they endure, what society expects of them, and the choices they’re given. For me, Circe isn’t simply a story about a goddess or a witch. It’s a story about becoming yourself in a world that has already decided who you should be. Come turn a few pages with me. 📖✨

5. 

   13 Sept 2026

   Before the Coffee Gets Cold

   What if you could travel back in time...but only for the length of a cup of coffee? In this episode of Ink&Alfaaz, we're stepping into the cozy little café at the heart of Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi-- a story about time, regret, love and the things we wish we could say before it's too late. We'll talk about the people who visit the café, the conversations they wish they could have, and the beautiful reminder that sometimes, we can't change the past--but we can change what we do with the time we have now. A quiet book with some surprisingly big feels. Have you read Before the Coffee Gets Cold? What would you say if you had one last chance to speak to someone from your past? Welcome to Ink&Alfaaz--where every book leaves us with something to say. beforethecoffeegetsfcold,book,booklover,ToshikazuKawaguchibooks,beforecoffeegetscoldpodcast,bookstore,books to read,book discussion,Japanese fiction,Japanese literature,cozy books,emotional books,time travel,time travel books,books about love,books about regret,Ink & alfaaz,book lovers,reading community,booktube,readers of instagram,bookish,booktok,book podcast,podcasts,podcast

6. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Introducing Ink&Alfaaz

   Welcome to the beginning of a decades-long journey.In this first episode, I share what this podcast is about, why I’m starting it, and what I hope to explore along the way—ideas, books, people, experiences, and the questions that shape a life.This is only the beginning. I hope you’ll join me for the journey.

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