Welcome to my very first podcast episode! I'm so excited to share my articles in a new way, especially for those who find listening easier. We're diving straight into a story that truly stopped me in my tracks: a Ukrainian publisher destroying 30,000 books by author Sophie Lark. But was the initial online outrage about Brutal Prince and a supposed 'Crimea is Russian' line the full story, or was there more beneath the surface?
In this episode, I explore what really might have sparked such a drastic decision, digging into another of Lark's books, Monarch, and the incredibly sensitive context of a nation at war. It’s a complex look at artistic freedom, national pain, and a publisher's difficult stand. Curious about what I uncovered and how these powerful forces collide? Click through to listen to the full discussion!
