As Renee enters her late 30s, she craves books with older main characters. In this short segment, she shares four books that center the lives and stories of older women.
After a short message from our sponsor, Ashley speaks with Nic Stone about her novel, Chaos Theory. The conversation includes how class and power play a role in mental health, necessary conversations, and collaboration. They also discuss Nic’s work on “Shuri: A Black Panther Novel” and how she honors Spelman College through her work.
Chaos Theory content warnings: addiction, drinking, suicide, abortion, cognitive disorders
Books & Resources Mentioned:
Renee’s Recommendations:
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Pink Moon by Annabel Chase and Tana Gray
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Bookstores mentioned by Nic Stone
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![Here's a non-fiction suggestion for your TBR as Arab American Heritage Month winds down!📖
LAST TO EAT, LAST TO LEARN: My Life in Afghanistan Fighting to Educate Women by Pashtana Durrani and Tamara Bralo has already hit shelves at your local library or bookstore!
"From young Afghani activist and Amnesty International Global Youth Ambassador Pashtana Durrani, a deeply inspiring memoir about the power of learning and the value of educators in their many forms – from teachers, mentors, and role models, to fathers, mothers, and any one of us with the drive to stand against ignorance…"
What other books are you picking up for Arab Heritage month?
Thank you @kensingtonbooks for sending this title our way!
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