This episode we're talking independently released books from Black female authors that run the gamut from romance to urban to work memoir to YA(ish). But first...the news! Articles discussed linked below:Nappily Ever After on Netflix: https://shadowandact.com/netflix-unveils-poster-announces-premiere-date-for-film-adaptation-of-nappily-ever-after-starring-sanaa-lathan/ Victoria Christopher Murray + TD Jakes collaboration:https://shadowandact.com/lifetime-partners-with-robin-roberts-for-original-movies-including-a-mahalia-jackson-film-orders-seven-deadly-sins-anthology-from-t-d-jakes This Anna March malarkey: http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-ca-jc-anna-march/  Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited and its relationship to publishing: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/07/amazon-kindle-unlimited-self-publishing/565664/ 

This episode we're talking independently released books from Black female authors that run the gamut from romance to urban to work memoir to YA(ish). But first...the news! Articles discussed linked below:Nappily Ever After on Netflix: <a href="https://shadowandact.com/netflix-unveils-poster-announces-premiere-date-for-film-adaptation-of-nappily-ever-after-starring-sanaa-lathan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shadowandact.com/netflix-unveils-poster-announces-premiere-date-for-film-adaptation-of-nappily-ever-after-starring-sanaa-lathan/</a> Victoria Christopher Murray + TD Jakes collaboration:<a href="https://shadowandact.com/lifetime-partners-with-robin-roberts-for-original-movies-including-a-mahalia-jackson-film-orders-seven-deadly-sins-anthology-from-t-d-jakes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shadowandact.com/lifetime-partners-with-robin-roberts-for-original-movies-including-a-mahalia-jackson-film-orders-seven-deadly-sins-anthology-from-t-d-jakes</a> This Anna March malarkey: <a href="http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-ca-jc-anna-march/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-ca-jc-anna-march/</a> Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited and its relationship to publishing: <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/07/amazon-kindle-unlimited-self-publishing/565664/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/07/amazon-kindle-unlimited-self-publishing/565664/</a>

EPISODE SEVENTY-FIVE: I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T

Rachel Howzell Hall

Hey hey! This episode is a special one because we got to talk about and to one of our favorite writers, Rachel Howzell Hall. We speak about her creative process, the dearth of Black female crime writers, and her love of Prince!Links to news discussed in show:Lambda Literary Awardshttps://themillions.com/2018/06/2018-lambda-literary-awards-honor-lgbtq-literature.htmlLaundromat Bookshttp://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20180519/nonprofit-creates-libraries-at-laundromats18 Black Music Month Readshttps://bookriot.com/2018/06/07/must-read-books-about-black-music/

Hey hey! This episode is a special one because we got to talk about and to one of our favorite writers, Rachel Howzell Hall. We speak about her creative process, the dearth of Black female crime writers, and her love of Prince!Links to news discussed in show:Lambda Literary Awards<a href="https://themillions.com/2018/06/2018-lambda-literary-awards-honor-lgbtq-literature.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://themillions.com/2018/06/2018-lambda-literary-awards-honor-lgbtq-literature.html</a>Laundromat Books<a href="http://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20180519/nonprofit-creates-libraries-at-laundromats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20180519/nonprofit-creates-libraries-at-laundromats</a>18 Black Music Month Reads<a href="https://bookriot.com/2018/06/07/must-read-books-about-black-music/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bookriot.com/2018/06/07/must-read-books-about-black-music/</a>

EPISODE SEVENTY FOUR: skip to my Lou (featuring Rachel Howzell Hall)

Eric Jerome Dickey

A note from Jeanette: So guys...mea culpa, this show should have been out a couple of weeks ago, but I got slammed with life, which delayed the editing. So some of the things discussed herein are old news, but our takes are still pretty fresh, so yanno, balance. ;-) Today's show is pretty special. If you have been rocking with us from the beginning, you'll remember our very first episode was about the books of one Eric Jerome Dickey. Well friends, our little show has come full circle because we were afforded the opportunity to have a conversation with Mr. Dickey. We played it cool, but we were pretty excited! Hope you enjoy listening.News stories discussed in the show:FOLD Human Lit Library: http://thefoldcanada.org/Pulitzer Winners: http://www.pulitzer.org/news/announcement-2018-pulitzer-prize-winnersGSK Killer Caught: https://www.forbes.com/sites/michellefabio/2018/04/25/true-crime-author-michelle-mcnamaras-legacy-sealed-with-arrest-in-golden-state-killer-case/#78495d32378a8 Books You Should Read in April: http://www.vulture.com/2018/04/best-new-books-april-2018.htmlUniversal Fan Con: https://www.theroot.com/it-be-your-own-people-on-universal-fancon-and-the-perv-1825481924

A note from Jeanette: So guys...mea culpa, this show should have been out a couple of weeks ago, but I got slammed with life, which delayed the editing. So some of the things discussed herein are old news, but our takes are still pretty fresh, so yanno, balance. ;-) Today's show is pretty special. If you have been rocking with us from the beginning, you'll remember our very first episode was about the books of one Eric Jerome Dickey. Well friends, our little show has come full circle because we were afforded the opportunity to have a conversation with Mr. Dickey. We played it cool, but we were pretty excited! Hope you enjoy listening.News stories discussed in the show:FOLD Human Lit Library: <a href="http://thefoldcanada.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thefoldcanada.org/</a>Pulitzer Winners: <a href="http://www.pulitzer.org/news/announcement-2018-pulitzer-prize-winners" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.pulitzer.org/news/announcement-2018-pulitzer-prize-winners</a>GSK Killer Caught: <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/michellefabio/2018/04/25/true-crime-author-michelle-mcnamaras-legacy-sealed-with-arrest-in-golden-state-killer-case/#78495d32378a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.forbes.com/sites/michellefabio/2018/04/25/true-crime-author-michelle-mcnamaras-legacy-sealed-with-arrest-in-golden-state-killer-case/#78495d32378a</a>8 Books You Should Read in April: <a href="http://www.vulture.com/2018/04/best-new-books-april-2018.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.vulture.com/2018/04/best-new-books-april-2018.html</a>Universal Fan Con: <a href="https://www.theroot.com/it-be-your-own-people-on-universal-fancon-and-the-perv-1825481924" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theroot.com/it-be-your-own-people-on-universal-fancon-and-the-perv-1825481924</a>

EPISODE SEVENTY-THREE: a chat with eric jerome dickey

This week we're discussing Gabrielle Union's memoir We're Going to Need More Wine. Articles discussed in news are below:Junot Diaz on the legacy of childhood trauma: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/04/16/the-silence-the-legacy-of-childhood-traumaNew Generations of Black bookstores: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/76545-a-new-generation-of-african-american-owned-bookstores.htmlBlack bookstores directory: https://aalbc.com/bookstores/list.phpLaurie Hernandez's upcoming book: http://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/04/laurie_hernandez_shes_got_this_picture_book_1.htmlAspen Words Literary Prize: http://www.aspenwords.org/programs/literary-prize/RWA and the RITAs clusterfuck: https://www.rwa.org/p/bl/et/blogid=20&amp;blogaid=2170

This week we're discussing Gabrielle Union's memoir We're Going to Need More Wine. Articles discussed in news are below:Junot Diaz on the legacy of childhood trauma: <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/04/16/the-silence-the-legacy-of-childhood-trauma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/04/16/the-silence-the-legacy-of-childhood-trauma</a>New Generations of Black bookstores: <a href="https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/76545-a-new-generation-of-african-american-owned-bookstores.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/76545-a-new-generation-of-african-american-owned-bookstores.html</a>Black bookstores directory: <a href="https://aalbc.com/bookstores/list.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://aalbc.com/bookstores/list.php</a>Laurie Hernandez's upcoming book: <a href="http://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/04/laurie_hernandez_shes_got_this_picture_book_1.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/04/laurie_hernandez_shes_got_this_picture_book_1.html</a>Aspen Words Literary Prize: <a href="http://www.aspenwords.org/programs/literary-prize/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.aspenwords.org/programs/literary-prize/</a>RWA and the RITAs clusterfuck: <a href="https://www.rwa.org/p/bl/et/blogid=20&amp;blogaid=2170" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rwa.org/p/bl/et/blogid=20&amp;blogaid=2170</a>

EPISODE SEVENTY-TWO: the gift of gab

We're finally talking about An American Marriage by Tayari Jones! But first, we discuss this article in The Atlantic in which Tayari talks about writing a feminist article from a man's point of view: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/03/by-heart-tayari-jones/556010/ 

We're finally talking about An American Marriage by Tayari Jones! But first, we discuss this article in The Atlantic in which Tayari talks about writing a feminist article from a man's point of view: <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/03/by-heart-tayari-jones/556010/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/03/by-heart-tayari-jones/556010/</a>

EPISODE SEVENTY-ONE: Jumping the Broom

This week we're discussing Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere, but first...the news! Articles discussed below:Prize for Thrillers with No Violence Against Women?https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/jan/26/staunch-prize-launched-for-thrillers-that-avoid-sexual-violence-against-womenhttps://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/jan/31/staunch-prize-thrillers-no-violence-against-women-sophie-hannah?CMP=twt_books_b-gdnbooksHow to Make Money Self-Publishing Short Romance Novels on Amazon: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2018/02/make-money-writing-romance-novels.html 15 New Theatre-Related Reads Out This Spring: http://www.playbill.com/article/15-new-theatre-related-reads-out-this-springLupita Nyong'o and Danai Gurira are adapting Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Americanah for TV: https://www.avclub.com/lupita-nyongo-and-danai-gurira-are-adapting-chimamanda-1823405299  Thread bout there being more black book reviewers: https://twitter.com/brownbookworm/status/968614017790021635 

This week we're discussing Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere, but first...the news! Articles discussed below:Prize for Thrillers with No Violence Against Women?<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/jan/26/staunch-prize-launched-for-thrillers-that-avoid-sexual-violence-against-women" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/jan/26/staunch-prize-launched-for-thrillers-that-avoid-sexual-violence-against-women</a><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/jan/31/staunch-prize-thrillers-no-violence-against-women-sophie-hannah?CMP=twt_books_b-gdnbooks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/jan/31/staunch-prize-thrillers-no-violence-against-women-sophie-hannah?CMP=twt_books_b-gdnbooks</a>How to Make Money Self-Publishing Short Romance Novels on Amazon: <a href="https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2018/02/make-money-writing-romance-novels.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2018/02/make-money-writing-romance-novels.html</a> 15 New Theatre-Related Reads Out This Spring: <a href="http://www.playbill.com/article/15-new-theatre-related-reads-out-this-spring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.playbill.com/article/15-new-theatre-related-reads-out-this-spring</a>Lupita Nyong'o and Danai Gurira are adapting Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Americanah for TV: <a href="https://www.avclub.com/lupita-nyongo-and-danai-gurira-are-adapting-chimamanda-1823405299" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.avclub.com/lupita-nyongo-and-danai-gurira-are-adapting-chimamanda-1823405299</a> Thread bout there being more black book reviewers: <a href="https://twitter.com/brownbookworm/status/968614017790021635" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/brownbookworm/status/968614017790021635</a>

EPISODE SEVENTY: burn it down

In this episode we talk about a hodgepodge of items, culminating in a little rant about piracy &amp; An American Marriage. Items discussed in this week's show:Jesmyn Ward's Two Book Deal: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/book-deals/article/76000-s-s-signs-jesmyn-ward-to-two-book-deal.html?utm_source=Publishers+Weekly&amp;utm_campaign=9a5d492df5-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_02_07&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_0bb2959cbb-9a5d492df5-305326373Tayari Jones' BIG news: http://www.oprah.com/inspiration/an-american-marriage-by-tayari-jones-oprahs-book-club-2018

In this episode we talk about a hodgepodge of items, culminating in a little rant about piracy &amp; An American Marriage. Items discussed in this week's show:Jesmyn Ward's Two Book Deal: <a href="https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/book-deals/article/76000-s-s-signs-jesmyn-ward-to-two-book-deal.html?utm_source=Publishers+Weekly&amp;utm_campaign=9a5d492df5-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_02_07&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_0bb2959cbb-9a5d492df5-305326373" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/book-deals/article/76000-s-s-signs-jesmyn-ward-to-two-book-deal.html?utm_source=Publishers+Weekly&amp;utm_campaign=9a5d492df5-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_02_07&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_0bb2959cbb-9a5d492df5-305326373</a>Tayari Jones' BIG news: <a href="http://www.oprah.com/inspiration/an-american-marriage-by-tayari-jones-oprahs-book-club-2018" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.oprah.com/inspiration/an-american-marriage-by-tayari-jones-oprahs-book-club-2018</a>

EPISODE SIXTY-NINE: sometimes we rant

Oh hai. It us. We back. Kickin' mad shit in ya ear for the new year. (I'm sorry for that.) We're talking reading, writing, and podcasting goals for 2018 in addition to the news stories below...No more library fines for most young readers in L.A. CountyWHAT TO READ WHEN 2018 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER Fred Bass, Who Made the Strand Bookstore a Mecca, Dies at 89Jacqueline Woodson has been named National Ambassador for Young People’s LiteratureLast of Philly's Black Owned Bookstores Making a Comeback

Oh hai. It us. We back. Kickin' mad shit in ya ear for the new year. (I'm sorry for that.) We're talking reading, writing, and podcasting goals for 2018 in addition to the news stories below...<a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-edu-no-library-fines-20171225-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">No more library fines for most young readers in L.A. County</a><a href="http://therumpus.net/2017/12/what-to-read-when-2018-is-just-around-the-corner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WHAT TO READ WHEN 2018 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER</a> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/03/obituaries/fred-bass-strand-bookstore-dies-at-89.html?smid=tw-nytimes&amp;smtyp=cur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Bass, Who Made the Strand Bookstore a Mecca, Dies at 89</a><a href="https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/75729-jacqueline-woodson-named-national-ambassador-for-young-people-s-literature.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jacqueline Woodson has been named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature</a><a href="http://www.philly.com/philly/news/hakims-bookstore-black-and-nobel-close-survive-20171226.html?mobi=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Last of Philly's Black Owned Bookstores Making a Comeback</a>

EPISODE SIXTY-EIGHT: Back Like We Never Left

This week we’re discussion Sing Unburied Sing by Jesmyn Ward, but first the news! Links to stories discussed below:Updated: Did This Book Buy Its Way Onto The New York Times Bestseller List?Are Book Blurbs Helpful or Harmful?National Book Awards Longlist

This week we’re discussion Sing Unburied Sing by Jesmyn Ward, but first the news! Links to stories discussed below:<a href="http://www.pajiba.com/book_reviews/did-this-book-buy-its-way-onto-the-new-york-times-bestseller-list.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Updated: Did This Book Buy Its Way Onto The New York Times Bestseller List?</a><a href="http://themillions.com/2017/09/book-blurbs-helpful-harmful.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Are Book Blurbs Helpful or Harmful?</a><a href="https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/the-national-book-awards-longlist-fiction-2017" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Book Awards Longlist</a>

EPISODE SIXTY-SEVEN: Singing in the Background

It’s been a minute, but we back with the jumpoff. This week we’re talking villains. But first…the news! Links to articles discussed below:New Books in August 2017: http://blog.mahoganybooks.com/new-books-in-august-2017/ LeVar Burton Sued for Using His Reading Rainbow Catchphrase on His Podcasthttp://www.vulture.com/2017/08/levar-burton-sued-for-using-his-reading-rainbow-catchphrase.html?utm_campaign=vulture&amp;utm_source=tw&amp;utm_medium=s1 Ava DuVernay, Charles D. King’s Macro &amp; Victoria Mahoney To Adapt Octavia E. Butler’s Sci-Fi Novel ‘Dawn’ For TVhttp://deadline.com/2017/08/ava-duvernay-octavia-butler-dawn-tv-series-victoria-mahoney-macro-1202145539/ The Toxic Drama on YA Twitterhttp://www.vulture.com/2017/08/the-toxic-drama-of-ya-twitter.html?utm_campaign=vulture&amp;utm_source=tw&amp;utm_medium=s1 

It’s been a minute, but we back with the jumpoff. This week we’re talking villains. But first…the news! Links to articles discussed below:New Books in August 2017: <a href="http://blog.mahoganybooks.com/new-books-in-august-2017/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.mahoganybooks.com/new-books-in-august-2017/</a> LeVar Burton Sued for Using His Reading Rainbow Catchphrase on His Podcast<a href="http://www.vulture.com/2017/08/levar-burton-sued-for-using-his-reading-rainbow-catchphrase.html?utm_campaign=vulture&amp;utm_source=tw&amp;utm_medium=s1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.vulture.com/2017/08/levar-burton-sued-for-using-his-reading-rainbow-catchphrase.html?utm_campaign=vulture&amp;utm_source=tw&amp;utm_medium=s1</a> Ava DuVernay, Charles D. King’s Macro &amp; Victoria Mahoney To Adapt Octavia E. Butler’s Sci-Fi Novel ‘Dawn’ For TV<a href="http://deadline.com/2017/08/ava-duvernay-octavia-butler-dawn-tv-series-victoria-mahoney-macro-1202145539/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://deadline.com/2017/08/ava-duvernay-octavia-butler-dawn-tv-series-victoria-mahoney-macro-1202145539/</a> The Toxic Drama on YA Twitter<a href="http://www.vulture.com/2017/08/the-toxic-drama-of-ya-twitter.html?utm_campaign=vulture&amp;utm_source=tw&amp;utm_medium=s1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.vulture.com/2017/08/the-toxic-drama-of-ya-twitter.html?utm_campaign=vulture&amp;utm_source=tw&amp;utm_medium=s1</a>

EPISODE SIXTY-SIX: Who's Bad

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We begin with revisiting Eric Jerome Dickey's Cheaters and whether or not it held up for us many years later. We also discuss reading slumps and how we deal with getting back in the groove after being caught in one. This bulk of this week's episode finds us discussing contemporary books that we feel should be considered classics in the years to come. 

We begin with revisiting Eric Jerome Dickey's Cheaters and whether or not it held up for us many years later. We also discuss reading slumps and how we deal with getting back in the groove after being caught in one. This bulk of this week's episode finds us discussing contemporary books that we feel should be considered classics in the years to come.

EPISODE SEVEN: New Classics

In this week's episode, we discuss the launch of the Better Than the Movie book club. We pick our first selection, Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat. We also talk about our nostalgic favorites looks from childhood. From Ann M. Martin to Lois Lowry, we discuss some of our our faves that shaped our literary trajectory.

In this week's episode, we discuss the launch of the Better Than the Movie book club. We pick our first selection, Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat. We also talk about our nostalgic favorites looks from childhood. From Ann M. Martin to Lois Lowry, we discuss some of our our faves that shaped our literary trajectory.

EPISODE FIVE: Tales of a Childhood Bookworm

In this week's episode we tackle the genre of urban fiction aka hood lit. From the origins of Iceberg Slim novels to its stronghold on the Amazon Top 100 African American fiction list, we discuss our gripes with it as well as its...unique traits. We also spend a bit of time reminiscing for authors of days of yore, specifically Trisha R. Thomas, Sheneska Jackson and Lolita Files and we finally get to the root of Jeanette's Zane issues.Intro/Outro music courtesy of Chief waKil. Song: "Good Things"

In this week's episode we tackle the genre of urban fiction aka hood lit. From the origins of Iceberg Slim novels to its stronghold on the Amazon Top 100 African American fiction list, we discuss our gripes with it as well as its...unique traits. We also spend a bit of time reminiscing for authors of days of yore, specifically Trisha R. Thomas, Sheneska Jackson and Lolita Files and we finally get to the root of Jeanette's Zane issues.Intro/Outro music courtesy of <a href="https://soundcloud.com/chiefwakil" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chief waKil</a>. Song: "Good Things"

EPISODE FOUR: FOH [Fiction Outta the Hood]

We have a special guest! Christina Jones is a writer of contemporary romance and romantic suspense who speaks with us regarding her writing career, diversity in publishing, romance stereotypes/tropes, and her Serendipitous Love book series.If you're looking to read more contemporary romance from indie writers of color, check out some authors that Christina recommends: Love Belvin, Nia Forrester, Te Russ, Danielle Allen, Jacinta Howard, Candace Shaw, Perri Forrest, Chicki Brown, Delaney Diamond, Chelle Ramsey, Britni Danielle and Adrienne Thompson. Intro/outro music courtesy of chief waKiL (Song title: "Love").

We have a special guest! Christina Jones is a writer of contemporary romance and romantic suspense who speaks with us regarding her writing career, diversity in publishing, romance stereotypes/tropes, and her Serendipitous Love book series.If you're looking to read more contemporary romance from indie writers of color, check out some authors that Christina recommends: Love Belvin, Nia Forrester, Te Russ, Danielle Allen, Jacinta Howard, Candace Shaw, Perri Forrest, Chicki Brown, Delaney Diamond, Chelle Ramsey, Britni Danielle and Adrienne Thompson. Intro/outro music courtesy of <a href="https://soundcloud.com/chiefwakil" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">c</a><a href="https://soundcloud.com/chiefwakil" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hief waKi</a><a href="https://soundcloud.com/chiefwakil" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">L</a> (Song title: "Love").

EPISODE TWO: Conversing with Mrs. Jones

This week Jeanette and Tahmeka are discussing the world of indie publishing and highlighting some folks for y’all to check out.Articles Discussed in News:Books for Girls, About Girlshttps://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/mar/17/childrens-books-for-girls-publishers-writers-gender-imbalanceBig Little LIeshttp://www.avclub.com/article/murder-only-one-big-little-lies-many-mysteries-252304Kerry Washington, Warner Bros. to Adapt 'The Mothers': http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/warner-bros-kerry-washington-adapt-mothers-984828?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_source=t.co&amp;utm_medium=referralChimamanda and the Trans Communityhttp://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-et-jc-adichie-transgender-20170313-story.htmlHer New Book:https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/15/books/chimamanda-ngozi-adiche-dear-ijeawele.htmlBooks N Bros’ 11-year-old founder wants to help boys love reading at an age when they often don’t: http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/books-n-bros-11-year-old-founder-wants-help-boys-love-reading-age-when-they-often-don-t#stream/0Authors Highlighted:Constance Burris: https://www.amazon.com/Constance-Burris/e/B00P42MYIU Renaldo Christopher: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1?ie=UTF8&amp;text=Renaldo+Christopher&amp;search-alias=digital-text&amp;field-author=Renaldo+Christopher&amp;sort=relevancerankDL White: https://www.amazon.com/DL-White/e/B00RM4Q3J4Alexandra Warren: https://www.amazon.com/Alexandra-Warren/e/B00U6XWUYALove Belvin: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Belvin/e/B00CZDLZO0Té Russ: https://www.amazon.com/T%C3%A9-Russ/e/B008HSBE34Danielle Allen: https://www.amazon.com/Danielle-Allen/e/B00JT0JUZSIndie Love in the A Event Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indie-love-in-the-atl-2017-tickets-28541142325 

This week Jeanette and Tahmeka are discussing the world of indie publishing and highlighting some folks for y’all to check out.Articles Discussed in News:Books for Girls, About Girls<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/mar/17/childrens-books-for-girls-publishers-writers-gender-imbalance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/mar/17/childrens-books-for-girls-publishers-writers-gender-imbalance</a>Big Little LIes<a href="http://www.avclub.com/article/murder-only-one-big-little-lies-many-mysteries-252304" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.avclub.com/article/murder-only-one-big-little-lies-many-mysteries-252304</a>Kerry Washington, Warner Bros. to Adapt 'The Mothers': <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/warner-bros-kerry-washington-adapt-mothers-984828?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_source=t.co&amp;utm_medium=referral" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/warner-bros-kerry-washington-adapt-mothers-984828?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_source=t.co&amp;utm_medium=referral</a>Chimamanda and the Trans Community<a href="http://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-et-jc-adichie-transgender-20170313-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-et-jc-adichie-transgender-20170313-story.html</a>Her New Book:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/15/books/chimamanda-ngozi-adiche-dear-ijeawele.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/15/books/chimamanda-ngozi-adiche-dear-ijeawele.html</a>Books N Bros’ 11-year-old founder wants to help boys love reading at an age when they often don’t: <a href="http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/books-n-bros-11-year-old-founder-wants-help-boys-love-reading-age-when-they-often-don-t#stream/0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/books-n-bros-11-year-old-founder-wants-help-boys-love-reading-age-when-they-often-don-t#stream/0</a>Authors Highlighted:Constance Burris: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Constance-Burris/e/B00P42MYIU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Constance-Burris/e/B00P42MYIU</a> Renaldo Christopher: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1?ie=UTF8&amp;text=Renaldo+Christopher&amp;search-alias=digital-text&amp;field-author=Renaldo+Christopher&amp;sort=relevancerank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1?ie=UTF8&amp;text=Renaldo+Christopher&amp;search-alias=digital-text&amp;field-author=Renaldo+Christopher&amp;sort=relevancerank</a>DL White: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/DL-White/e/B00RM4Q3J4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/DL-White/e/B00RM4Q3J4</a>Alexandra Warren: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Alexandra-Warren/e/B00U6XWUYA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Alexandra-Warren/e/B00U6XWUYA</a>Love Belvin: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Love-Belvin/e/B00CZDLZO0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Love-Belvin/e/B00CZDLZO0</a>Té Russ: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/T%C3%A9-Russ/e/B008HSBE34" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/T%C3%A9-Russ/e/B008HSBE34</a>Danielle Allen: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Danielle-Allen/e/B00JT0JUZS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Danielle-Allen/e/B00JT0JUZS</a>Indie Love in the A Event Info: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indie-love-in-the-atl-2017-tickets-28541142325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indie-love-in-the-atl-2017-tickets-28541142325 </a>

EPISODE SIXTY-THREE: My Book, Yo Book. Everybody Book

After a lengthy hiatus we're back talkin' books. Join us as we discuss Kimani coming to an end and what's currently on our TBR lists.

After a lengthy hiatus we're back talkin' books. Join us as we discuss Kimani coming to an end and what's currently on our TBR lists.

EPISODE SIXTY-FOUR: We Live, Baby!

We're discussing books set out West!Articles discussed in news:Tahmeka’s Literary Heart and Literary Brain Have A Conversationhttp://www.documentjournal.com/article/junot-diaz-and-toni-morrisonA Joy Luck Club TV Showhttp://blog.angryasianman.com/2017/05/a-joy-luck-club-television-series-is-in.htmlWell Read Black Girl Conference Kickstarterhttp://www.themillions.com/2017/06/well-read-well-written.htmlWhy Literary Journals Don’t Payhttp://www.themillions.com/2017/05/why-literary-journals-dont-pay.html

We're discussing books set out West!Articles discussed in news:Tahmeka’s Literary Heart and Literary Brain Have A Conversation<a href="http://www.documentjournal.com/article/junot-diaz-and-toni-morrison" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.documentjournal.com/article/junot-diaz-and-toni-morrison</a>A Joy Luck Club TV Show<a href="http://blog.angryasianman.com/2017/05/a-joy-luck-club-television-series-is-in.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.angryasianman.com/2017/05/a-joy-luck-club-television-series-is-in.html</a>Well Read Black Girl Conference Kickstarter<a href="http://www.themillions.com/2017/06/well-read-well-written.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.themillions.com/2017/06/well-read-well-written.html</a>Why Literary Journals Don’t Pay<a href="http://www.themillions.com/2017/05/why-literary-journals-dont-pay.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.themillions.com/2017/05/why-literary-journals-dont-pay.html</a>

EPISODE SIXTY-FIVE: Wesssssiiiiidddddeeeee!

This week's episodes finds us discussing humorous books written by women writers from all walks of life, but mainly comediennes. We discuss books from Mindy Kaling, Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Issa Rae, Helena Andrews, and a host of others. We also briefly speak about whom we would like to see a book of this ilk from in the future.

This week's episodes finds us discussing humorous books written by women writers from all walks of life, but mainly comediennes. We discuss books from Mindy Kaling, Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Issa Rae, Helena Andrews, and a host of others. We also briefly speak about whom we would like to see a book of this ilk from in the future.

EPISODE SIX: Funny Girls

This week we’re discussing The Mothers by Brit Bennett. 

This week we’re discussing The Mothers by Brit Bennett.

EPISODE SIXTY-TWO: Muthas

It’s Jeanette &amp; Tahmeka, talking’ books.News discussed this episode:Hilary Banks- Sweet Blackberry: http://www.sweetblackberry.org/ Author of An Untamed State Pulls Book From S&amp;S: https://www.buzzfeed.com/jarrylee/roxane-gay-pulls-book-from-simon-schuster-in-response-to-mil?utm_term=.euQj3qgm2#.ogOaJ2RNpPaul Beatty Is Not New to This: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/jan/22/paul-beatty-trumps-america-has-always-existed?CMP=share_btn_fbSilent Book Club  https://www.pw.org/content/dear_readers_you_are_not_alone Marley Dias: 12-Year-Old Founder Of #1000BlackGirlBooks Gets A Scholastic Book Deal: https://www.becauseofthemwecan.com/blogs/stories/marley-dias-12-year-old-founder-of-1000blackgirlbooks-gets-a-scholastic-book-deal 

It’s Jeanette &amp; Tahmeka, talking’ books.News discussed this episode:Hilary Banks- Sweet Blackberry: <a href="http://www.sweetblackberry.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sweetblackberry.org/</a> Author of An Untamed State Pulls Book From S&amp;S: <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/jarrylee/roxane-gay-pulls-book-from-simon-schuster-in-response-to-mil?utm_term=.euQj3qgm2#.ogOaJ2RNp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buzzfeed.com/jarrylee/roxane-gay-pulls-book-from-simon-schuster-in-response-to-mil?utm_term=.euQj3qgm2#.ogOaJ2RNp</a>Paul Beatty Is Not New to This: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/jan/22/paul-beatty-trumps-america-has-always-existed?CMP=share_btn_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/jan/22/paul-beatty-trumps-america-has-always-existed?CMP=share_btn_fb</a>Silent Book Club  <a href="https://www.pw.org/content/dear_readers_you_are_not_alone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pw.org/content/dear_readers_you_are_not_alone</a> Marley Dias: 12-Year-Old Founder Of #1000BlackGirlBooks Gets A Scholastic Book Deal: <a href="https://www.becauseofthemwecan.com/blogs/stories/marley-dias-12-year-old-founder-of-1000blackgirlbooks-gets-a-scholastic-book-deal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.becauseofthemwecan.com/blogs/stories/marley-dias-12-year-old-founder-of-1000blackgirlbooks-gets-a-scholastic-book-deal</a>

EPISODE SIXTY-ONE: No Sephora

This week we’re talking Zadie Smith’s Swing Time.Articles discussed in news section:John Lewis Book Sales: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/bookmark/trump-tweet-sends-john-lewis-book-sales-soaring-964415?utm_source=twitterObama’s Secret to Surviving The White House: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/16/books/obamas-secret-to-surviving-the-white-house-years-books.htmlWhite Lady Anger: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/jan/12/the-secret-lives-of-the-amir-sisters-by-nadiya-hussain-review-what-the-bake-off-winner-did-nextNational Book Critics Circle Awards: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/17/arts/zadie-smith-and-michael-chabon-among-national-book-critics-circle-finalists.html?smid=tw-nytbooks&amp;smtyp=cur&amp;_r=0

This week we’re talking Zadie Smith’s Swing Time.Articles discussed in news section:John Lewis Book Sales: <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/bookmark/trump-tweet-sends-john-lewis-book-sales-soaring-964415?utm_source=twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/bookmark/trump-tweet-sends-john-lewis-book-sales-soaring-964415?utm_source=twitter</a>Obama’s Secret to Surviving The White House: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/16/books/obamas-secret-to-surviving-the-white-house-years-books.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/16/books/obamas-secret-to-surviving-the-white-house-years-books.html</a>White Lady Anger: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/jan/12/the-secret-lives-of-the-amir-sisters-by-nadiya-hussain-review-what-the-bake-off-winner-did-next" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/jan/12/the-secret-lives-of-the-amir-sisters-by-nadiya-hussain-review-what-the-bake-off-winner-did-next</a>National Book Critics Circle Awards: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/17/arts/zadie-smith-and-michael-chabon-among-national-book-critics-circle-finalists.html?smid=tw-nytbooks&amp;smtyp=cur&amp;_r=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/17/arts/zadie-smith-and-michael-chabon-among-national-book-critics-circle-finalists.html?smid=tw-nytbooks&amp;smtyp=cur&amp;_r=0</a>

EPISODE SIXTY: A Swing and a Miss

We're back! And talkin' books...Articles discussed in news section below:Simon &amp; Schuster + That Milo Dudeguy: http://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-ca-jc-yiannopoulos-book-deal-20170104-story.htmlThe Millions Most Anticipated of 2017:http://www.themillions.com/2017/01/most-anticipated-the-great-2017-book-preview.htmlIn 2017, publishing really needs a blockbuster:http://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-ca-jc-publishing-2017-story.html

We're back! And talkin' books...Articles discussed in news section below:Simon &amp; Schuster + That Milo Dudeguy: <a href="http://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-ca-jc-yiannopoulos-book-deal-20170104-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-ca-jc-yiannopoulos-book-deal-20170104-story.html</a>The Millions Most Anticipated of 2017:<a href="http://www.themillions.com/2017/01/most-anticipated-the-great-2017-book-preview.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.themillions.com/2017/01/most-anticipated-the-great-2017-book-preview.html</a>In 2017, publishing really needs a blockbuster:<a href="http://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-ca-jc-publishing-2017-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-ca-jc-publishing-2017-story.html</a>

EPISODE FIFTY-NINE: #bttmpodbestof16

Friend of the show Ashley stops by to give us some recommendations on (mostly) nonfiction titles regarding race relations. White Rage - Carol Anderson: http://amzn.to/2fznsAgMore Beautiful and More Terrible - Imani Perry: http://amzn.to/2fNrIRQ The New Jim Crow - Michelle Alexander: http://amzn.to/2fNoLk2 Southern Horrors and Other Writings; The Anti-Lynching Campaign of Ida B. Wells - Ida B. Wells &amp; Jacqueline Jones Royster : http://amzn.to/2fVAxbBSara Baartman and the Hottentot Venus: A Ghost Story and a Biography - Clifton Crais and Pamela Scully: http://amzn.to/2ePOseO The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration - isabel Wilkerson: http://amzn.to/2ftZyY8 Men We Reaped - Jesmyn Ward: http://amzn.to/2eH6Zww Passing - Nella Larsen: http://amzn.to/2ey2eC4 Stories discussed in news: Claudia Rankine using MacArthur Genius grant to create an institute to study whiteness &amp; its influence on culture: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/oct/19/claudia-rankine-macarthur-genius-grant-exploring-whitenessPaul Beatty Wins Man Booker Prize With ‘The Sellout’: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/26/business/media/paul-beatty-wins-man-booker-prize-with-the-sellout.html?_r=0 Take a look: A 'Reading Rainbow' in the digital age: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/80774b3a6e1a4f058cc8e2c7f98a397a/take-look-reading-rainbow-digital-age Papercuts: A Party Game for the Rude and Well-Read: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/electriclit/papercuts-a-party-game-for-the-rude-and-well-read

Friend of the show Ashley stops by to give us some recommendations on (mostly) nonfiction titles regarding race relations. White Rage - Carol Anderson: <a href="http://amzn.to/2fznsAg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2fznsAg</a>More Beautiful and More Terrible - Imani Perry: <a href="http://amzn.to/2fNrIRQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2fNrIRQ</a> The New Jim Crow - Michelle Alexander: <a href="http://amzn.to/2fNoLk2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2fNoLk2</a> Southern Horrors and Other Writings; The Anti-Lynching Campaign of Ida B. Wells - Ida B. Wells &amp; Jacqueline Jones Royster : <a href="http://amzn.to/2fVAxbB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2fVAxbB</a>Sara Baartman and the Hottentot Venus: A Ghost Story and a Biography - Clifton Crais and Pamela Scully: <a href="http://amzn.to/2ePOseO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2ePOseO</a> The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration - isabel Wilkerson: <a href="http://amzn.to/2ftZyY8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2ftZyY8</a> Men We Reaped - Jesmyn Ward: <a href="http://amzn.to/2eH6Zww" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2eH6Zww</a> Passing - Nella Larsen: <a href="http://amzn.to/2ey2eC4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2ey2eC4</a> Stories discussed in news: Claudia Rankine using MacArthur Genius grant to create an institute to study whiteness &amp; its influence on culture: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/oct/19/claudia-rankine-macarthur-genius-grant-exploring-whiteness" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/oct/19/claudia-rankine-macarthur-genius-grant-exploring-whiteness</a>Paul Beatty Wins Man Booker Prize With ‘The Sellout’: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/26/business/media/paul-beatty-wins-man-booker-prize-with-the-sellout.html?_r=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/26/business/media/paul-beatty-wins-man-booker-prize-with-the-sellout.html?_r=0</a> Take a look: A 'Reading Rainbow' in the digital age: <a href="http://bigstory.ap.org/article/80774b3a6e1a4f058cc8e2c7f98a397a/take-look-reading-rainbow-digital-age" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bigstory.ap.org/article/80774b3a6e1a4f058cc8e2c7f98a397a/take-look-reading-rainbow-digital-age</a> Papercuts: A Party Game for the Rude and Well-Read: <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/electriclit/papercuts-a-party-game-for-the-rude-and-well-read" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/electriclit/papercuts-a-party-game-for-the-rude-and-well-read</a>

EPISODE FIFTY-EIGHT: Recommendations Vol. 4 ft. Ashley

This is a new episode of Better Than the Movie.Stories discussed in news:Lil Wayne Memoir: http://www.vulture.com/2016/09/lil-wayne-rikers-island-journal.html?mid=twitter_vultureThere’s a Word for Buying Books and Not Reading Them: http://www.ozy.com/acumen/theres-a-word-for-buying-books-and-not-reading-them/71898?utm_source=MF&amp;utm_medium=pp&amp;utm_campaign=ppAmazon Prime Members Can Read All They Want For Free: http://www.brit.co/score-amazon-prime-members-can-read-all-they-want-for-free/?utm_content=buffer3d909&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter.com&amp;utm_campaign=bufferSarah Jessica Parker and Ta-Nehisi Coates, on New Literary Paths: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/05/t-magazine/entertainment/sarah-jessica-parker-sjp-hogarth-tanehisi-coates-black-panther.html?_r=0Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Says Her Feminism Is Different Than Beyoncé's Feminism, But Both Women Are Doing It Right: https://www.bustle.com/articles/188446-chimamanda-ngozi-adichie-says-her-feminism-is-different-than-beyoncs-feminism-but-both-women-are-doingRead a chilling excerpt from the Black Lives Matter-inspired YA novel The Hate U Give:http://www.ew.com/article/2016/10/12/the-hate-u-give-black-lives-matter-excerpt?xid=entertainment-weekly_socialflow_twitter

This is a new episode of Better Than the Movie.Stories discussed in news:Lil Wayne Memoir: <a href="http://www.vulture.com/2016/09/lil-wayne-rikers-island-journal.html?mid=twitter_vulture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.vulture.com/2016/09/lil-wayne-rikers-island-journal.html?mid=twitter_vulture</a>There’s a Word for Buying Books and Not Reading Them: <a href="http://www.ozy.com/acumen/theres-a-word-for-buying-books-and-not-reading-them/71898?utm_source=MF&amp;utm_medium=pp&amp;utm_campaign=pp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ozy.com/acumen/theres-a-word-for-buying-books-and-not-reading-them/71898?utm_source=MF&amp;utm_medium=pp&amp;utm_campaign=pp</a>Amazon Prime Members Can Read All They Want For Free: <a href="http://www.brit.co/score-amazon-prime-members-can-read-all-they-want-for-free/?utm_content=buffer3d909&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter.com&amp;utm_campaign=buffer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brit.co/score-amazon-prime-members-can-read-all-they-want-for-free/?utm_content=buffer3d909&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter.com&amp;utm_campaign=buffer</a>Sarah Jessica Parker and Ta-Nehisi Coates, on New Literary Paths: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/05/t-magazine/entertainment/sarah-jessica-parker-sjp-hogarth-tanehisi-coates-black-panther.html?_r=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/05/t-magazine/entertainment/sarah-jessica-parker-sjp-hogarth-tanehisi-coates-black-panther.html?_r=0</a>Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Says Her Feminism Is Different Than Beyoncé's Feminism, But Both Women Are Doing It Right: <a href="https://www.bustle.com/articles/188446-chimamanda-ngozi-adichie-says-her-feminism-is-different-than-beyoncs-feminism-but-both-women-are-doing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bustle.com/articles/188446-chimamanda-ngozi-adichie-says-her-feminism-is-different-than-beyoncs-feminism-but-both-women-are-doing</a>Read a chilling excerpt from the Black Lives Matter-inspired YA novel The Hate U Give:<a href="http://www.ew.com/article/2016/10/12/the-hate-u-give-black-lives-matter-excerpt?xid=entertainment-weekly_socialflow_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ew.com/article/2016/10/12/the-hate-u-give-black-lives-matter-excerpt?xid=entertainment-weekly_socialflow_twitter</a>

EPISODE FIFTY-SEVEN: We just be talkin' & talkin'...

This week we’re reading an idiot &amp; discussing “diversity”. Stories Discussed in News Section:Claudia Rankine Leads This Year’s Class of MacArthur Genius Grant Recipients: http://www.vulture.com/2016/09/heres-2016s-macarthur-genius-grant-recipients.html?mid=twitter_vultureWhat I Pledge Allegiance To (Kiese Laymon essay): http://www.thefader.com/2016/09/19/my-mississippi-pledge-kiese-laymon Who gets to write what: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/25/opinion/sunday/who-gets-to-write-what.html?_r=2 

This week we’re reading an idiot &amp; discussing “diversity”. Stories Discussed in News Section:Claudia Rankine Leads This Year’s Class of MacArthur Genius Grant Recipients: <a href="http://www.vulture.com/2016/09/heres-2016s-macarthur-genius-grant-recipients.html?mid=twitter_vulture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.vulture.com/2016/09/heres-2016s-macarthur-genius-grant-recipients.html?mid=twitter_vulture</a>What I Pledge Allegiance To (Kiese Laymon essay): <a href="http://www.thefader.com/2016/09/19/my-mississippi-pledge-kiese-laymon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thefader.com/2016/09/19/my-mississippi-pledge-kiese-laymon</a> Who gets to write what: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/25/opinion/sunday/who-gets-to-write-what.html?_r=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/25/opinion/sunday/who-gets-to-write-what.html?_r=2</a>

EPISODE FIFTY-FIVE: Can you not?!

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