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This week, Shelbey Monae and Jessica dive into generational trauma, family dynamics, and the complicated portrayal of cults in contemporary literature. We also talk about the importance of supporting Black authors, book marketing, author recognition, and what it means to navigate the publishing world as a reader.
Plus, we share personal reflections on our reading journeys and the books that continue to challenge, surprise, and shape us.
If you love Black literature, diverse books, literary discussions, contemporary fiction, and thoughtful conversations about books and culture, this episode is for you!
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🪩 Church Announcements:
September: The Fantasies of Future Things ( https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-fantasies-of-future-things-a-novel-doug-jones/4cb1057d64dc744c?ean=9781668016299&bkshp-astro=t)
Books Mentioned:
The Waterbearers
The Book of Chuck
Breathe, Eyes, Memory
Kin
Song of Solomon
Meet Me In The Garden
Don’t Cry For Me
Issac’s Song
Sky Full of Elephants
The Deep
99 Problems Finding The Ones
Authors Mentioned:
Tayari Jones
Kiese Laymon
Honoree Jeffers
Angela Flournoy
Rachel Eliza Grifiths
Addie Citchens
Deesha Philyaw
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