Pouring Over Books
Welcome to Pouring Over Books, a podcast where we dive into the books we love…and maybe a few we didn’t. Every week I’ll be deep diving into what I’m reading, recommendations, and talking about all the things we love about books! .
Podcasting since 2024 • 57 episodes
Pouring Over Books
Latest Episodes
Black Romantasy Recommendations for Black History Month
Today, LaShawn discusses her love for the Romantasy genre, particularly Black Romantasy books since it is Black History Month. She critiques the derogatory term 'fairy smut' and addresses the elitism surrounding literature, emphasizing the imp...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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23:43
Banned Books By Black Women
In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn discusses the alarming rise of book censorship in the United States, particularly targeting works by Black authors. She highlights five significant books by Black women that hav...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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22:38
January Reads and 5 New Books By Black Authors coming in February
vIn this episode, LaShawn talks about how she got over two reading slumps in January, and celebrates Black History Month by emphasizing the importance of amplifying Black voices in literature with 5 new books by Black Authors comi...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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22:59
5 Books to Read in Times of Resistance
In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn shares five books to read in times of resistance — stories that challenge power, question truth, and remind us why paying attention matters. From censorship to memory to survival, these pi...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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18:53
The Well Read Debate, 5 Easy Classics and a Personal Reading Project
In this episode of the Pouring Over Books Podcast, LaShawn reflects on her reading goals for the year, particularly her intention to read three classic novels. She discusses the ongoing debate in the literary community about...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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24:51