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Season 3: Episode 6: Banned Books Week : The Stories They Don’t Want You to Read

Season 3: Episode 6: Banned Books Week : The Stories They Don’t Want You to Read

In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn dives into the topic of banned books during Banned Books Week. She discusses the alarming rise in book censorship across the United States, emphasizing the importance of fighting against these bans. LaShawn provides actionable steps for listeners to support local libraries, stay informed about book…

Season 3: Episode 3: Stop Doomscrolling and Read These Books
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Season 3: Episode 3: Stop Doomscrolling and Read These Books

In this episode of Pouring Over Books, host LaShawn discusses the importance of diverse reading in this time in history and shares 5 thought-provoking book recommendations.  Books Mentioned in this Episode ( this list contains affiliate links) The Dream Hotel By Laila Lalami Amazon.com Bookshop.org.  Separation of Church and Hate by  John Fugelsang Amazon.com |…

Season 2:Episode 23:June Reads and Books On My Radar for July

Season 2:Episode 23:June Reads and Books On My Radar for July

In this episode, LaShawn shares her delightful reading experiences from June, discussing her strategies for reading, including her new DNF policy for books that don’t hold her interest. She reviews several books, including Summer in the City, Broken Country, ‘King of Ashes’ and ‘Harlem Rhapsody.’ LaShawn also dives into the dark fantasy genre with the…

Season 2: Episode 10: Listener Request: Why I Switched to The StoryGraph
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Season 2: Episode 10: Listener Request: Why I Switched to The StoryGraph

In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn discusses her experiences with book tracking platforms, particularly comparing Goodreads and StoryGraph. She shares her journey of transitioning to StoryGraph, highlighting its features and benefits, especially for readers who enjoy tracking their reading habits. LaShawn also reflects on her current reads, bookstore experiences, and the importance of…

Pouring Over Books Podcast Episode 2:  Let Me Distract You: 6 Books and a Rant

Pouring Over Books Podcast Episode 2: Let Me Distract You: 6 Books and a Rant

Welcome Back! For this election week,I am sharing six books to distract you from the real world this week and a rant at the water cooler.  The conversation touches on the debate surrounding warning labels on romance novels and the societal perceptions of the genre. Chapters 00:00Welcome and Introduction to the Podcast 02:03Book Recommendations for…