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A podcast focused on diversifying your reading and letting you in on our voice notes and banter. We'll interview your favorite authors/creators, connect pop culture to literature, and of course laugh.
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The Church Ladies Gon LOVE This One Ft. Deesha Philyaw (opens the original)
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🎉 Happy Pub Day to The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman by Deesha Philyaw! 📚 In this episode of The League of Extraordinary Readers , Shelbey Monae sits down with acclaimed author Deesha Philyaw to discuss her latest book, The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman . Together, they explore writing, faith, sexuality, identity, marriage, happiness, and the pressure of societal expectations—especially within the Black church. Deesha also shares insights into her creative process, character de
Maybe They Really Don't Know (opens the original)
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Welcome back to The League of Extraordinary Readers ! 📚✨ This week, Shelbey Monae and Jessica dive into Sky Full of Elephants , exploring racial identity, systemic racism, injustice, and the ways society shapes our understanding of Black identity. We discuss the importance of perspective, challenging assumptions, and understanding how childhood, mental health, community, culture, and access to technology can shape our experiences. Plus, we talk about recent reads, re-reading and decolonizing nar
We Are Really Doing HRCYED! (opens the original)
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Welcome back to The League of Extraordinary Readers ! 📚✨ This week, Shelbey Monae and Jessica check in on their HRCYED reading challenge , sharing their progress, favorite diverse book selections, and strategies for tackling those tricky themed prompts. We also get into favorite books, author debates, upcoming reads, and how we’re planning our TBRs for the months ahead. Whether you’re participating in a reading challenge or simply looking for your next great read, this episode is packed with boo
Motherhood and Generational Tales w/ Sasha Bonet (opens the original)
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Welcome back to The League of Extraordinary Readers ! 📚✨ 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. I
LaToya Watkins Is The GOAT. (opens the original)
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Welcome back to The League of Extraordinary Readers ! 📚✨ 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. I
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