Oct 21, 20261h 9mS2
In this episode of Hong Kong Lit Club, Julia welcomes acclaimed author Xu Xi to discuss her short story collection, Horizon Hong Kong . Spanning six decades of Hong Kong's history from the 1960s to the present, the...
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Hong Kong Lit Club
Hosted by Julia Besnard · arts · EN
About this Podcast:
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. Learn more here .
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What is Hong Kong Lit Club about?
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.
Who hosts Hong Kong Lit Club?
Hong Kong Lit Club is hosted by Julia Besnard. The show has published 13 episodes to date.
What has Hong Kong Lit Club covered recently?
Recent episodes include "#13: "On quiet nights, you will hear us speak": Xu Xi on Horizon Hong Kong" (21 October 2026, 69 minutes), "#12: Dead Girl Walking: Liann Zhang on Satire, Surviving the Internet, and Finding Your People" (27 June 2026, 49 minutes), and "#12: Dead Girl Walking: Liann Zhang on Satire, Surviving the Internet, and Finding Your People" (27 June 2026, 49 minutes).
How often does Hong Kong Lit Club publish?
Hong Kong Lit Club publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 13 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Hong Kong Lit Club?
Booking probability for Hong Kong Lit Club is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hong Kong Lit Club requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hong Kong Lit Club's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Hong Kong Lit Club?
The strongest fits for Hong Kong Lit Club are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. Hong Kong Lit Club has an arts audience.
About the host
Julia Besnard hosts Hong Kong Lit Club, an arts podcast with 13 episodes published.
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Episode #4
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