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! .
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In today's episode ,LaShawn dives headfirst into the world of Romantasy – you know, that magical blend of romance and fantasy. We'll chat about how this genre evolved, what makes it so special, and how romance and fantasy come together to create something truly unique. LaShawn also shares some of her absolute favorite reads for newbies, including popular series and what makes them so special.
In this episode, LaShawn dives into the world of Kindle Unlimited, discussing its features, benefits, and a variety of book recommendations across different genres that are currently available with a Kindle Unlimited description
00:00 Introduction to Kindle Unlimited and Personal Reflections
06:30 Exploring Kindle Unlimited: Features and Benefits
10:19 Top Book Recommendations on Kindle Unlimite...
In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn reflects on her holiday break, discusses her reading goals for 2025, and shares her most anticipated book releases for the year.
Audiobooks or Reading? To Our Brains, It Doesn’t Matter
04:27: Flyy Girl By Omar Tyree
4:45: Most Anticipated Books of 2025
5:25: Death of the Author By Nnedi Okorafor
07:28: Can't Get Enough By Kennedy Ryan
08:54: Say You'll Re...
LaShawn reflects on and shares her favorite books from 2024. We also get into the her thoughts on the new Kindle Colorsoft, something she is currently side eyeing, and plans for the podcast next year including the Book Club.
Books and Links Mentioned in this episode:
The Blackbird Oracle By Deborah Harkness
If it Makes You Happy Julie Olivia
The Wedding People Allison Espach
Guess what? Audiobooks can be just as good as reading a regular book! In this episode, I'm sharing all you need to know about Audiobooks. From why you should start listening to audio books, where to find them and a few of my favorites to get you started.
Books and Links from the Episode
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Hey bookworms! In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn spills the tea on her latest adventures t including her first and last marathon. She dives into her favorite books read last month and what she is currently reading.
Today's theme is Christmas Romance novels with LaShawn highlighting her top Christmas romance picks. Plus, she's super excited to announce a new book club focusing on Black Girl...
In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn talks about the scary trend of book banning in American schools. She discussed how this affects students and points out the importance of seeing yourself in books.
LaShawn dives deep into books by Black women that have been banned, like Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye and Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and more. She stresses how importa...
In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn is 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. LaShawn encourages listeners to embrace their reading choices and highlights the significance of civic engagement, particularly in the context of v...
On this Episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn is discussing:
- what it means to be a reader in today's online world,
- my unconventional book rating system, emphasizing that a book's worth isn't solely measured by a five-star rating
- literary snobbery
- and ratings and reviews of recent reads.
Show notes are time stamped below for your convenience. Read a full transcript of the show here.
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Well, friends I'm starting a podcast to talk about my favorite thing: BOOKS.
So tune in for weekly discussions where we dive into the books we love and even the ones we don't. Every week ( or so) we'll chat about my latest reads, share some recommendations, and even bring on a friend or two for a good old-fashioned book chat. So get comfy, grab a warm cup of something and let's chat!
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