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…
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…
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…
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…
In this episode of Pouring Over Books, host LaShawn shares her birthday celebrations and dives into Emily Henry’s latest book. In celebration of independent bookstores, She discusses the importance of supporting independent bookstores and provides alternatives to Amazon for books, audiobooks, and eBooks. LaShawn also shares her current read, and what she’s currently obsessed with…
In this episode, LaShawn finally gets to review the book ‘Oathbound’, discussing its unexpected twists and the emotional impact it had on her. She also celebrates National Library Week, highlighting the vital role libraries play in communities and what you can do to keep Libraries open. LaShawn shares her recent library haul, sharing a wide…