Desert Royal: subtly showing your wealth, women in the Middle East, and when sharing isn't sharing with Dr Marian Makkar

<p>On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with Dr Marian Makkar to discuss Desert Royal by Jean Sasson. Our conversation includes subtly letting people know you're rich, how culture impact rights in the Middle East, and when the sharing economy isn't sharing. Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Book(ish) and give your thoughts on <a href="https://twitter.com/bookishcomedy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bookishcomedy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bookishcomedy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to our newsletter <a href="http://eepurl.com/cM3in9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Join our facebook group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/535280830149669/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.</p><p><br></p><p>Want to help support the show?</p><p><a href="https://sanspantsplus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sanspants+</a> | <a href="https://sanspantsradio.podkeep.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podkeep</a> | <a href="https://audiobooksontape.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">USB Tapes</a> | <a href="https://streamlabs.com/sanspantsradio/merch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Merch</a></p><p><br></p><p>Want to get in contact with us?</p><p><a href="mailto:sanspantsradio@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/sanspantsradio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="http://www.sanspantsradio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/535280830149669/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://reddit.com/r/sanspantsradio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reddit</a></p> &#10;&nbsp;<br /><