Ever felt Interested in dark academia and all that encompasses it? Us too. In this episode, Niba recommends 5 books that fit the dark academia aesthetic. Then Mariquita reviews Miriam Toews’s new book, Fight Night, published October 5th by Bloomsbury. She strongly urges you to read it. Listen in and find out why. Books mentioned: […]
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In today’s episode, Renee reveals the book of the month and the special collaboration for November’s box! After the reveal, Phalin brings on a very special guest today! Drum roll please….her daughter, Jordyn! Jordyn is a bright, sometimes shy, 11 year old that loves to read. She’s currently fascinated with graphic novels and *any* manga
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Are you a Ted Lasso fan? You’re not alone. Renee shares five books that will give you the same warm fuzzy feelings and also discusses why it’s a feminist show. Then Mariquita reviews Christina Henry’s new book, Horseman: A Tale of Sleepy Hollow, a reimagining of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. Books
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Niba and Emma sit down to talk about immigration and what you don’t want to know (but might already know) about America. **CW: Racism, Immigration Books mentioned: (already affiliate links) Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During The Crisis (and the Next), Dean Spade Orgs that help The Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health Immigrants Rising Mental Health
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Renee and Emma team up for a *SPOILER HEAVY* discussion of The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang. Books mentioned: The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang The Dragon Republic by R. F. Kuang The Burning God by R. F. Kuang Ring Shout by P. Djeli Clark A Master of Djinn by P. Djeli Clark
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Mariquita and Natalia join forces once again to talk about True Crime: who consumes true crime, which group or groups of people are deemed worthy of coverage (and what does that say about how we value individual life), what is ethical consumption, and how can we do better? Our October pick: We Keep the Dead
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Listen in while Niba talks about books that fit the Cottagecore aesthetic. Then stick around for Emma’s recommendations on Japanese literature that might have to be added to your reading list. Cottagecore books mentioned: Wild Beauty by Anna-Marie McLemore Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan Garden
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Renee shares three books that she thinks deserve way more love in the online book community, Bookstagram and BookTok specifically. Then Emma gives a few horror, thriller, and spooky recommendations just in time for fall. Books mentioned by Renee: The Beauty of Your Face by Sahar Mustafah The Rib King by Ladee Hubbard The House
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An unreliable narrator who makes terrible choices, a haunted orphanage in Sri Lanka, plus a twist you won’t see coming? These are some of Renee’s favorite things, so she was thrilled to chat with Amanda Jayatissa about her brand new book My Sweet Girl, out now from Berkeley Books. Follow and support our host: Renee:
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![It's our November theme!🏳️⚧️
This November we'll be uplifting trans voices as we dive into our books of the month.
Any idea what they might be?
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