Reading Women
247 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 260 ratingsReading Women releases new episodes every Wednesday. Each month features two episodes on the same theme—one highlighting a range of titles and one discussing two titles more in depth—and two author interviews with women writers whose work we’ve loved.
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Ep. 122 | Farewell, Dear Listeners
December 15, 2021 14:38 - 47 minutesIn Reading Women’s final episode, Kendra and a very special guest reminisce about episodes across Reading Women’s six seasons. Things Mentioned Team Page Books Mentioned Plum Pudding Murder by Joanne Fluke Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey Binti by Nnedi Okorafor CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email us [email protected]. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Website Music by Miki Saito with Isaac Greene Learn more about your ad ...
Interview with Helen Hoang
December 12, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutesIn this week’s episode, Joce talks with Helen Hoang about her latest novel, The Heart Principle, which is out from Berkley Books. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang The Bride Test by Helen Hoang The Heart Principle by He...
Interview with Denise Williams
December 08, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutesIn this week’s episode, Joce talks with Denise Williams about her latest novel, The Fastest Way to Fall, which is out from Berkley Romance. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned The Fastest Way to Fall by Denise Williams How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Wi...
Interview with Kyle Lucia Wu
December 01, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Kyle Lucia Wu about her book, Win Me Something, which is out from Tin House. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned Win Me Something by Kyle Lucia Wu Kyle Recommends Such a Fun Age by Kylie Reid Overpour by Jane Wong...
Ep. 121 | Looking Back: Author Interviews
November 17, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutesIn this week’s episode, we look back at past author interviews throughout the years, and Kendra shares some behind-the-scenes memories around some of her most memorable interviews. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Things Mentioned Interview | Min Jin Lee Interview | L...
Interview with Myriam J. A. Chancy
November 10, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Myriam J. A. Chancy about her book, What Storm, What Thunder, which is out from Tin House. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J. A. Chancy Framing Silence: Revolutionary Novels ...
Interview with Jung Yun Pt. 2
November 03, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutesIn this week’s episode, Joce talks with Jung Yun about her novel, O Beautiful, which out now from St. Martin’s Press. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned Shelter by Jung Yun O Beautiful by Jung Yun Jung Recommends The Evening Hero by Marie Myung-Ok Lee ...
Interview with Jen Campbell Pt. 2
October 27, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Jen Campbell about her book, The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers, which is out from Thames & Hudson. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers: And Other Gruesome Tales by Jen Campbell The Gir...
Ep. 120 | Quicksand and The Unquiet Dead
October 20, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra and Sumaiyya discuss Quicksand and The Unquiet Dead. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Things Mentioned The JCB Prize for Literature Interview with Alice Bolin, Dead Girls Video Interview with Ausma Zehanat Khan Books Mentioned The Unqui...
Interview with Alexis Daria
October 13, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutesIn this week’s episode, Joce talks with Alexis Daria about her novel, A Lot Like Adios, which out now from Avon. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned A Lot Like Adios by Alexis Daria You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria Alexis Recommends The Wedding Crasher...
Ep. 119 | She Writes Crime
October 06, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra and Sumaiyya, with special guest, Abby, discuss crime fiction for October’s theme She Writes Crime. Thanks to Our Sponsor! For a limited time, our listeners can use promo code – Funjet75 – for $75 off your next Funjet vacation to RIU hotels and resorts. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsl...
Interview with Lauren Groff
September 29, 2021 11:44 - 34 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Lauren Groff about her book, Matrix, which is out now from Riverhead Books. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff Florida by Lauren Groff Matrix by Lauren Groff Lauren Recommends ...
Introducing True Love, Season 2
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutesHow do you hide a love affair when you’re two big-name Hollywood stars? True love is a new scripted podcast from Wondery that brings you stories of scandal, romance, and drama. In the new season, Abby and Erik are co-stars in a new blockbuster superhero franchise. The last thing either of their careers need is an on-set romance … but they just can’t help themselves. Each season of True Love is passionate, scandalous, and inspired by a real-life love story. This is just a preview, but you can ...
Interview with Paula Hawkins
September 22, 2021 11:08 - 36 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Paula Hawkins about her book, A Slow Fire Burning, which is out now from Riverhead Books. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Into the Water by Paula Hawkins A Slow Fire Bur...
Ep. 118 | Incarceration Nations & Prison By Any Other Name
September 15, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra and Jaclyn discuss Incarceration Nations and A Prison By Any Other Name. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned Prison By Any Other Name: The Harmful Consequences of Popular Reforms by Maya Schenwar and Victoria Law Incarcerati...
Interview with Crystal Wilkinson
September 08, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Crystal Wilkinson about her book, Perfect Black, which out now from the University of Kentucky Press. Thanks to our sponsors! Sign-up now and browse more Literary Events and Workshops at literatureandpen.com! Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra ...
Ep. 117 | Incarceration
September 01, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra and Jaclyn discuss books around the theme of incarceration. Thanks to Our Sponsors! Go to http://talkspace.com and use the code READINGWOMEN for $100 off your first month. Try MUBI for 30 Days at MUBI.com/ReadingWomen. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extr...
Interview with Meron Hadero
August 25, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Meron Hadero about her short story, “Street Sweep”, which recently won the AKO Caine Prize for African Writing. Plus, Didi sent along questions for Meron too! #TeamWork Thanks to our sponsors! Try MUBI for 30 Days at MUBI.com/ReadingWomen Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter...
Ep. 116 | World of Wonders & The Way Through the Woods
August 18, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra and Sachi discuss World of Wonders and The Way Through the Woods. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Things Mentioned Information on #StopLine3 Milkweed Editions Books Mentioned The Way Through the Woods: Of Mushrooms and Mourning by Lo...
Interview | Zakiya Dalila Harris
August 11, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutesIn this week’s episode, Joce talks with Zakiya Dalila Harris about her novel, The Other Black Girl, which out now from Atria Books. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris Zakiya Recommends Passing by Nella Larsen ...
Ep. 115 | Nature Writing
August 04, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra and Sachi discuss books around this month’s theme of Nature Writing! Our guest spot will be on the next episode, so stay tuned! Thanks to Our Sponsors! Go to http://talkspace.com and use the code READINGWOMEN for $100 off your first month. Try MUBI for 30 Days at MUBI.com/ReadingWomen. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, an...
Interview with Pik-Shuen Fung
July 28, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Pik-Shuen Fung about her book, Ghost Forest, which out now from One World. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books MentionedGhost Forest by Pik-Shuen Fung Pick-Shuen Recommends A Feather on a Breath of God by Sigrid Nunez How t...
Ep. 114 | The Parisian & Against the Loveless World
July 21, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra and Sumaiyya discuss The Parisian and Against the Loveless World. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Things Mentioned Document of Resources about Palestine Palestine Resources Decolonize Palestine Templates to Contact Your Elected Repres...
Interview with Tia Williams
July 14, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutesIn this week’s episode, Joce talks with Tia Williams about her novel, Seven Days in June, which out now from Grand Central Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned Seven Days in June by Tia Williams Tia Recommends Beach Read by Emily Henry One Day by David Nic...
Ep. 113 | Reading Palestine
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra and Sumaiyya, with special guest, Yara, discuss books by Palestinian women writers. Thanks to Our Sponsors! Go to http://talkspace.com and use the code READINGWOMEN for $100 off your first month. Try MUBI for 30 Days at MUBI.com/ReadingWomen. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for...
Interview with Daisy Hernández
June 30, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Daisy Hernández about her book, The Kissing Bug, which out now from Tin House. Read the Transcript Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! New Merch!Share your love for reading women authors with the world! Our custom Reading Women t-s...
Interview with Kristen Arnett
June 23, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Kristen Arnett about her most recent novel, With Teeth, which out now from Riverhead. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! New Merch!Share your love for reading women authors with the world! Our custom Reading Women t-shirts are ava...
Ep. 112 | Room for a Stranger & The Erratics
June 16, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra and Jaclyn discuss Room for a Stranger and The Erratics. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! New Merch!Share your love for reading women authors with the world! Our custom Reading Women t-shirts are available several distinct styles with a wi...
Interview with Jenny Lawson
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Jenny Lawson about her most recent book, Broken (in the Best Possible Way), which out now from Henry Holt. Thanks to our sponsors! Go to AncientNutrition.com right now and enter promo code readingwomen at checkout. Listen to Orphan Black: The Next Chapter, available wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in ...
Ep. 111 | Golden Girls
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra, Jaclyn, and the rest of the Reading Women team share books by or about older women. Thanks to Our Sponsors! Get $10 off StoryWorth by going to storyworth.com/readingwomen. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Things Mentioned List of Readi...
Interview with Elizabeth Miki Brina
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutesIn this week’s episode, Sachi talks with Elizabeth Miki Brina, the author of Speak, Okinawa, which out now from Knopf. Thanks to our sponsors! Go to AncientNutrition.com right now and enter promo code readingwomen at checkout. Go to http://talkspace.com and use the code READINGWOMEN for $100 off your first month. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and b...
Ep. 110 | Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen & Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls
May 19, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra and Sachi discuss Hawaii’s Story by Hawaii’s Queen and Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls. Plus, special guest T Kira Madden recommends two books by Native Hawaiian authors. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Things Mentioned Interview ...
Interview with Elissa Washuta
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Elissa Washuta the author of White Magic, which out now from Tin House Thanks to our sponsors! Go to AncientNutrition.com right now and enter promo code readingwomen at checkout. Go to Acorn.tv and use the code ReadingWomen to get your first thirty days free! Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to sub...
Ep. 109 | Pacific Islander & Pasifika Authors
May 05, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra, Sachi, and special guest Chloe Fergusson-Tibble share books by Pacific Islander and Pasifika authors. Thanks to Our Sponsors! Go to http://talkspace.com and use the code READINGWOMEN for $100 off your first month. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book...
Interview with Julia Turshen
April 28, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutesKendra talks with Julia Turshen the author of Simply Julia, which out now from Harper Wave. Thanks to our sponsors! FSAstore.com amazon.com/readingwomen Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned Simply Julia by Julia Turshen Julia Recommends In Bibi's Kitchen...
Ep. 108 | Once Upon an Eid and The Girl and the Ghost
April 21, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra and Sumaiyya discuss Once Upon and Eid and The Girl and the Ghost. Thanks to Our Sponsors! FSAstore.com Get $10 off StoryWorth by going to storyworth.com/readingwomen Find The Henna Artist or pre-order The Secret Keeper of Jaipur wherever books are sold. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our n...
Interview with Quan Barry
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutesKendra talks with Quan Barry the author of We Ride Upon Sticks, which is out now in paperback from Vintage. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Thanks to our sponsors! FSAstore.com Go to audible.com/readingwomen for a 30-day trial Books Mentioned We Ride Upon Sticks by ...
Ep. 107 | Middle Grade Magic
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra, Sumaiyya, and special guest Afoma Umesi share books around April’s theme, Middle Grade Magic. Thanks to Our Sponsors! Go to http://talkspace.com and use the code READINGWOMEN for $100 off your first month. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews!...
Interview with Hala Alyan
March 31, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutesKendra talks with Hala Alyan the author of The Arsonists’ City, which is out now from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Thanks so our sponsor! FSAstore.com Things Mentioned Q&A with Hala Alyan about Salt Houses Books Mentioned Salt Houses by ...
Ep. 106 | Fairest and Detransition, Baby
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra and Jaclyn discuss Fairest and Detranstion, Baby. Thanks to Our Sponsors! FSAstore.com Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Some links are affiliate links. Find more details here. Things Mentioned Debutiful, Interview with Torrey Peters Book...
Interview with Talia Hibbert
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutesKendra and Joce chat with Talia Hibbert, the author of Act Your Age, Eve Brown, which is out now from Avon. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Many thanks to our sponsor, FSAstore.com! Books Mentioned Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert Take a Hint, Dani Brown by T...
Ep. 105 | Reading Trans Women
March 10, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra, Jaclyn, and our special guest Rosemary Ketchum talk about books written by trans women and femmes. Thanks to Our Sponsors! Go to Acorn.tv and use the code ReadingWomen to get your first thirty days free! Go to audible.com/readingwomen for a 30-day trial Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our n...
Interview with Patricia Engel
March 03, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutesKendra chats with Patricia Engel, the author of Infinite Country, which is out now from Avid Reader Press. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Thanks so our sponsors! Go to prose.com/readingwomen to get 15% off your first order! Go to http://talkspace.com and use the cod...
Interview with Jenny Offill
February 24, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutesKendra chats with Jenny Offill, the author of Weather, which is out now in paperback from Vintage. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned Weather by Jenny Offill Jenny Recommends Picnic Grounds by Oz Shelach The Last Wolf by László Krasznahorkai Bluets by M...
Ep. 104 | You Should See Me in a Crown and Take a Hint, Dani Brown
February 17, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra and Sachi discuss our two discussion books You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson and Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert. And our special guests Evelyn Bradley and Mérinda Dutton share books around the theme Black Joy. Thanks to Our Sponsors! Go to Acorn.tv and use the code ReadingWomen to get your first thirty days free! Go to Literati.com/ReadingWomen to get 25% off of your first two orders! Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our boo...
Interview with Emma Copley Eisenberg
February 10, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutesIn this episode, Kendra chats with Emma Copley Eisenberg, the author of The Third Rainbow Girl, which is out now from Hachette. Things Mentioned Black in Appalachia “Fact Checking Is the Core of Nonfiction Writing. Why Do So Many Publishers Refuse to Do It?” (Esquire) “The Tale of Queer Appalachia: A popular Instagram account raises funds for LGBTQ people in Appalachia. But does the money really go where it’s supposed to?” (Washington Post Magazine) “I was an AmeriCorps Member in West Vir...
Ep. 103 | Black Joy
February 03, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra, Sachi, and our special guest Cindy talk about books around the theme Black Joy. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Thanks to Our Sponsors! Go to Betterhelp/com/readingwomen to get 10% off your first month. Go to prose.com/readingwomen to ...
Ep. 102 | Most Anticipated Reads of 2021 Pt. 1
January 27, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutesKendra and Joce talk about their most anticipated books for the first half of 2021. Read the Transcript Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors! Go to Acorn.tv and use the code ReadingWomen to get your first thirty days free! Go to audible.co...
Interview with R.F. Kuang
January 20, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutesTo kick off our 2021 season, Kendra chats with R.F. Kuang, the author of The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, and The Burning God, which are all out now from HarperVoyager. Read the Transcript Thank you to The House of Chanel for sponsoring this episode. Find out more at inside.Chanel.com. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our n...
Interview with Lyssa Kay Adams
December 16, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutesIn this week’s episode, Kendra and Joce chat with Lyssa Kay Adams, the author of The Bromance Book Club series. (Note: While we enjoyed this series, the title third book includes ableist language. The title has very little to do with the content, but we just wanted to give you a heads up.) Thanks so our sponsor! Acorn TV - Use code readingwomen at https://acorn.tv to receive your first 30 days free! Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodi...