In this double header episode, we get to hear about two changemakers, Dr. Dorothy Horstmann and Empower Her* Voice! First, Mariquita talks with author Lynn Cullen about her new book, The Woman with the Cure. The Woman with the Cure is a historical fiction novel that examines the life and contributions of Dr. Dorothy Horstmann. […]
Sometimes you just wanna chat about books with other book lovers. Renee crafted a list of 12 or so questions about books and put Natalia and Mariquita in the hot seat. Get your TBRs ready because this hilarious chaotic mess is full of great recommendations. Books mentioned in this episode: The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas
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It’s the beginning of the week and we have two more great author interviews to share with you! First Niba chats with the author of LOKI’S RING, Stina Leicht. Then Jordy and Rachel Koller Croft discuss her novel, STONE COLD FOX which is soon to be a TV series. Niba chats with author Stina Leicht
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This podcast episode includes not just one, but TWO author interviews that let us peek behind the scenes of the books that we love Mariquita sits down with Rebecca Makkai for a discussion about Murder, Mystery, and Feminism! They discuss Rebecca’s recently released novel, I Have Some Questions for You, a literary feminist boarding school
This episode includes back to back author interviews! First up, Mariquita talks with poet Maggie Smith about the pain of loss, the recovery of self, and her new memoir, You Could Make This Place Beautiful. Books mentioned by Mariquita & Maggie Smith: You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith Goldenrod by Maggie Smith
Ashley sits down with Andrea Dunlop, the author of Women Are the Fiercest Creatures. During their conversation they talk about community and social commentary pertaining to women. Andrea also speaks about journalism and her true crime podcast, “No One Should Believe Me.” Get a copy of WOMEN ARE THE FIERCEST CREATURES by Andrea Dunlop Bookstores
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It’s National Poetry Month! Get your creativity flowing with Niba and Adhya Kona, 18-year-old poetic genius. Adhya shares her verses and explores the fascinating intersection of art and science. And as if that’s not enough, Adhya even spills the tea on some pro-tips for tapping into your own creative potential. Don’t miss out on this
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Mariquita and Steph sit down to discuss Szilvia Molnar’s debut novel, The Nursery, which examines one woman’s struggles with overwhelming postpartum fear and disconnection. They reflect on how the book mirrored their own experiences and the disservice we do by not discussing the daunting reality of new parenthood. Books mentioned: The Nursery by Szilvia Molnar
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What is copaganda? And why do so many thrillers feel like copaganda? Mariquita and Renee discuss these questions plus how to spot copaganda in our literature. They also share some books that they loved that don’t pass the test and some great books that do. In the second segment, Ashley interviews Diane Marie Brown, author
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Ashley interviews Cecile Pin about her debut novel, Wandering Souls. Wandering Souls follows siblings Anh, Minh, and Thanh as they journey to Hong Kong after the last American troops leave Vietnam. The conversation includes making a girl the oldest child, creating community through food, making a home amidst assimilation, and recalling memories. Book content warning:
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In this episode Natalia interviews Lily Brooks-Dalton, author of The Light Pirate. They talk about what it means to be resilient, what even *is* good infrastructure, hope, ecology, that dream we have of sawing Florida off the nation as a whole, and so much more. We hope after listening to the conversation you love this
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Jordy sits down with Kanchan Bhaskar to discuss her book Leaving: How I Set Myself Free from an Abusive Marriage. Kanchan is from New Delhi, India and she shares with us her story of escape and the struggles faced by women in India today. This conversation discusses domestic violence and abuse, addictions, and mental health.
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