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EPISODE SEVEN: New Classics
EPISODE SEVEN: New Classics
We begin with revisiting Eric Jerome Dickey's Cheaters and whether or not it held up for us many years later. We also di... Read more
10 Mar 2015
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1hr 17mins
Ranked #2
EPISODE SEVENTY: burn it down
EPISODE SEVENTY: burn it down
This week we're discussing Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere, but first...the news! Articles discussed below:Prize fo... Read more
14 Mar 2018
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Ranked #3
EPISODE SIXTY-SEVEN: Singing in the Background
EPISODE SIXTY-SEVEN: Singing in the Background
This week we’re discussion Sing Unburied Sing by Jesmyn Ward, but first the news! Links to stories discussed below:Updat... Read more
26 Sep 2017
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Ranked #4
EPISODE FIVE: Tales of a Childhood Bookworm
EPISODE FIVE: Tales of a Childhood Bookworm
In this week's episode, we discuss the launch of the Better Than the Movie book club. We pick our first selection, Clair... Read more
24 Feb 2015
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EPISODE FOUR: FOH [Fiction Outta the Hood]
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In this week's episode we tackle the genre of urban fiction aka hood lit. From the origins of Iceberg Slim novels to its... Read more
17 Feb 2015
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EPISODE TWO: Conversing with Mrs. Jones
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We have a special guest! Christina Jones is a writer of contemporary romance and romantic suspense who speaks with us re... Read more
4 Feb 2015
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1hr 18mins
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EPISODE SIXTY-EIGHT: Back Like We Never Left
EPISODE SIXTY-EIGHT: Back Like We Never Left
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, writin... Read more
16 Jan 2018
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Ranked #8
EPISODE SIXTY-THREE: My Book, Yo Book. Everybody Book
EPISODE SIXTY-THREE: My Book, Yo Book. Everybody Book
This week Jeanette and Tahmeka are discussing the world of indie publishing and highlighting some folks for y’all to che... Read more
21 Mar 2017
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Ranked #9
EPISODE SIXTY-FOUR: We Live, Baby!
EPISODE SIXTY-FOUR: We Live, Baby!
After a lengthy hiatus we're back talkin' books. Join us as we discuss Kimani coming to an end and what's currently on o... Read more
23 May 2017
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Ranked #10
EPISODE SIXTY-FIVE: Wesssssiiiiidddddeeeee!
EPISODE SIXTY-FIVE: Wesssssiiiiidddddeeeee!
We're discussing books set out West!Articles discussed in news:Tahmeka’s Literary Heart and Literary Brain Have A Conver... Read more
12 Jul 2017
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Ranked #11
EPISODE SIX: Funny Girls
EPISODE SIX: Funny Girls
This week's episodes finds us discussing humorous books written by women writers from all walks of life, but mainly come... Read more
3 Mar 2015
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Ranked #12
EPISODE SIXTY-SIX: Who's Bad
EPISODE SIXTY-SIX: Who's Bad
It’s been a minute, but we back with the jumpoff. This week we’re talking villains. But first…the news! Links to article... Read more
16 Aug 2017
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Ranked #13
EPISODE SIXTY-NINE: sometimes we rant
EPISODE SIXTY-NINE: sometimes we rant
In this episode we talk about a hodgepodge of items, culminating in a little rant about piracy & An American Marriag... Read more
20 Feb 2018
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Ranked #14
EPISODE SIXTY-TWO: Muthas
EPISODE SIXTY-TWO: Muthas
This week we’re discussing The Mothers by Brit Bennett.
7 Mar 2017
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Ranked #15
EPISODE SIXTY-ONE: No Sephora
EPISODE SIXTY-ONE: No Sephora
It’s Jeanette & Tahmeka, talking’ books.News discussed this episode:Hilary Banks- Sweet Blackberry: http://www.sweet... Read more
21 Feb 2017
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Ranked #16
EPISODE SIXTY: A Swing and a Miss
EPISODE SIXTY: A Swing and a Miss
This week we’re talking Zadie Smith’s Swing Time.Articles discussed in news section:John Lewis Book Sales: http://www.ho... Read more
24 Jan 2017
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Ranked #17
EPISODE FIFTY-NINE: #bttmpodbestof16
EPISODE FIFTY-NINE: #bttmpodbestof16
We're back! And talkin' books...Articles discussed in news section below:Simon & Schuster + That Milo Dudeguy: http:... Read more
10 Jan 2017
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Ranked #18
EPISODE FIFTY-EIGHT: Recommendations Vol. 4 ft. Ashley
EPISODE FIFTY-EIGHT: Recommendations Vol. 4 ft. Ashley
Friend of the show Ashley stops by to give us some recommendations on (mostly) nonfiction titles regarding race relation... Read more
8 Nov 2016
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Ranked #19
EPISODE FIFTY-SEVEN: We just be talkin' & talkin'...
EPISODE FIFTY-SEVEN: We just be talkin' & talkin'...
This is a new episode of Better Than the Movie.Stories discussed in news:Lil Wayne Memoir: http://www.vulture.com/2016/0... Read more
18 Oct 2016
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Ranked #20
EPISODE FIFTY-FIVE: Can you not?!
EPISODE FIFTY-FIVE: Can you not?!
This week we’re reading an idiot & discussing “diversity”. Stories Discussed in News Section:Claudia Rankine Leads T... Read more
27 Sep 2016
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