Season 2: Episode 21: Vacation Reads and A Problematic Book Community
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Season 2: Episode 21: Vacation Reads and A Problematic Book Community

In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn is back from vacation, talking about reading adventures on board, the book ‘Problematic Summer Romance’ by Ali Hazelwood, and also addresses a troubling incident in the book community where Ali Hazelwood faced bullying over her opinions on fictional characters. Books talked about in this episode One Golden…

Season 2: Episode 19: 2025 Summer Reading Guide Special
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Season 2: Episode 19: 2025 Summer Reading Guide Special

In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn welcomes listeners to the unofficial start of summer and shares her highly anticipated summer reading guide. The guide features 20 books across five categories: the ‘It’ book of the summer, romance, thrillers, literary fiction, and nonfiction. LaShawn discusses her top picks from each category, providing…

Season 2 Episode 17: AAPI Heritage Month Recs, Booktok Tea & What I’m Reading Now
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Season 2 Episode 17: AAPI Heritage Month Recs, Booktok Tea & What I’m Reading Now

In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn discusses the significance of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by recommending books from Asian authors. The episode also features a segment on current reads and future TBRs, along with a discussion on the recent book ‘Silver Elite’ and the reactions it has garnered within the…

Season 2: Episode 16: April Reads and Books on my Radar for May
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Season 2: Episode 16: April Reads and Books on my Radar for May

In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn discusses the books she’s read so far this year, including her top picks and some disappointments. She reviews several titles she read in April and shares her thoughts on upcoming releases for May.   Books Mentioned in this Episode The House of My Mother By Sheri Franke…