Asia and Mirka started The Public Intellectual out of a shared curiosity for literature and a desire to create access to Spanish literature.
Our desire to create a literary community took shape during our weekly runs as we prepped for a half marathon. Those long runs were the canvas for what came to be The Public Intellectual. Our name was inspired by a Substack article that discussed the death of the Public Intellectual.
About the Founders
Asia (she/her)
Asia is the co-founder of The Public Intellectual alongside her friend Mirka. Asia has always found comfort in books and is glad to have the opportunity to share her love of reading with others. Asia is inspired by her travels throughout South America and the Carribbean.
Mirka (she/her)
Mirka is co-founder of The Public Intellectual alongside her friend Asia. Originally from Texas, she has called St. Louis home for the last three years, here she reconnected with her love of reading and was inspired by her friends to delve into new genres and authors. You can find her reading three books at the same time, and unsuccessfully finishing any of them.
