Blog, Book Reviews, Podcast Shownotes

Clean Air Review + February Unboxing

Mariquita discusses Clean Air, the new post apocalyptic eco-thriller by Sarah Blake in which the climate catastrophe wasn’t one of rising sea waters or drought, but of a toxic overgrowth of pollen. Oh, and there’s a serial killer on the loose. Then Renee shares everything in our February Women in Sports Box. Books Mentioned: Clean […]

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Blog, Book Reviews, Podcast Shownotes

Books that fit ‘That Girl’ Aesthetic + The Appeal: A Review

Niba gets into books that fit the ‘that girl’ aesthetic. According to Refinery 29, “‘that girl’ isn’t just healthy, she’s professionally successful and looks her best at every moment. She wakes up every morning at 5.30am so she can seize the day and her nails are always uniform, manicured and eternally chip-free.” Being “that girl”

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Podcast Shownotes

In Celebration of Latinx Short Stories

Mariquita loves big, old Russian novels, but who has the time? And, frankly, haven’t we all already read those? (I still love them!) The answer is obviously incredibly rich, beautifully surreal short stories written by Latinx women. Stories that feature strong, flawed, fully-realized characters. Mariquita talks about three collections that she’s really enjoyed, and urges

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Blog, Book Reviews, Podcast Shownotes, Social Justice

Convenience Store Woman: A Review + I Don’t Call Myself an Ally

Mariquita talks about Convenience Store Woman, the English language debut novel by Sayaka Murata, published in 2016 by Grove Press. Convenience Store Woman challenges ideas of capitalism, expectation, and contentment. In Convenience Store Woman, Murata provides readers with a different perspective and a new lens with which to view the world. Then Renee gives us

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Podcast Shownotes

Your Book Recommendation Requests

Renee answers requests from listeners Meagan, Leelyn, and Paulina with way more book recommendations than was probably necessary. But more is more around here! Books mentioned: Lobizona by Romina Garber (author interview) Cazadora by Romina Garber Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang (podcast discussion) The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin

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Author Interview, Blog, Podcast Shownotes

Transforming Your Writing: An Interview with Sarah Wendel

If you’ve ever been curious about publishing a book, going back to school for writing, publishing, this  is for you. Join Sarah Wendel on her journey as a fledgling author. From discussions on fanfiction to academia to her first book, Sarah chats highs and gets real about the lows with Niba. Books mentioned: Phoenix Unbound

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