The Books en Vogue Podcast

The Books en Vogue Podcast

The Books en Vogue Podcast is a brand new listening experience all about immersive reading and helping avid and reluctant readers alike imagine book characters like never before.

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October 23, 2025 13 mins

This episode spotlights the sapphic vampire duology,  This Ravenous Fate & Our Vicious Descent by Hayley Dennings.  Book two of this duo was published earlier this week! In celebration of publication week, the author shared tips for setting the reading mood for a Harlem Renaissance vibe and even reenacted a jailhouse interrogation scene from the book. 


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This bonus episode spotlights the spicy Greek mythology retelling of the god of the dead,  Of Prophecies and Pomegranates by T.C. Kraven.  In celebration of publication day, the author shared tips for setting the reading mood for a dramatic dark introspective vibe and even reenacted dialogue introduction spoken by The Fates. 



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This episode spotlight the mysterious speculative fiction,  Needy Little Things by Channelle Desamours.  In this episode the author shared tips for setting the reading mood for a sensory heavy tale of a teenage psychic and even reenacted an after school scene from the book. 


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This is a special bonus episode in celebration of todays publication day!  Love Not Required by Talia Basma is available everywhere books are sold!  In this episode this debut romance contemporary author shared tips for setting the cozy autumn reading mood for an immersive literary experience and even reenacted a mother/ daughter scene from the book. 


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September 25, 2025 12 mins

This episode spotlights, the science fiction fantasy novel, Stars Like Acid by Marissa Lupe. In this episode the author shared tips for setting the reading mood for an immersive out-of-this-world literary experience and even reenacted a luxe scene from the book. 


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This is a bonus episode in celebration of publication day! This episode spotlights the YA mystery/thriller novel Through Our Teeth by Pamela N. Harris, now available everywhere books are sold and/or borrowed. In this episode the author shared tips for setting the reading mood for a thrilling  intentional literary experience and even reenacted...

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September 11, 2025 17 mins

This episode spotlights, the first novel of a paranormal/fantasy romance trilogy entitled, Living Legend by Allie Shante . In this episode the author shared tips for setting the reading mood for a discerning romance reader  and even reenacted a flirty scene from the book. 


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August 28, 2025 19 mins
This episode in celebration of the last week of Black August spotlights, the debut self-published novel, Love Be Damned by Briana Garrett . This novel is a love letter to the Black sitcoms of the 90s. In this episode the author shared tips for setting the reading mood for this romantic fantasy and even reenacted a heavenly scene from the book. 

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This is a special bonus episode in celebration of todays publication day!  Roar of the Lambs by Jamison Shea is available everywhere books are sold! In this episode the author shared tips for setting the reading mood for this mystery thriller and even reenacted a non-spoiler scene from the book. 
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This episode features the 13 short story speculative/ horror collection, Unshod, Cackling, and Naked  by Tamika Thompson. The author shared tips for setting the reading mood such as having a fur-baby within petting distance and even reenacted a scene from the book highlighting a heart pounding scene involving the elderly and pets.

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Kicking off the second full week of Black August with this special holiday podcast episode guest starring author, Fabienne Josaphat!  This episode presents a novel centering a historical revolutionary group from the 1960s, activism, and self-discovery. The author shared tips for setting the reading mood such as a nice glass of Vermouth and even reenacted a scene from the book highlighting a flirtatious scene at the gun range.<...
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Kicking off the first full week of Black August with this bonus podcast episode guest starring author, Rachel Howzell Hall and her young adult romantasy debut novel, The Last One. In this episode we share tips for setting the reading mood, reenacted a dreamy scene from the book, and shared pre-order perks for the sequel releasing later this month.

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July 31, 2025 30 mins
J.R. Rice joins us on his debut's anniversary to talk about his re-imagined Catcher and the Rye inspired novel, Broken Pencils.  In this episode, the guest speaker offered advice on how to create an immersive reading experience, and even acted out a passage from the book with themes of mental illness, law enforcement encounters, and the aftermath of a chaotic prom night!

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Tatiana Obey joins us to talk about her Black and Japanese cultural fusion novel, Sistah Samurai, offer advice on how to create an engaging reading environment, and even act out a cheeky passage from the book!


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Author Darcie Little Badger is here to discuss the novel, Sheine Lende: A Prequel to Elatsoe.  The discussion covers the book's setting in 1970s Texas, the main character's ability to raise the ghosts of animals, and the story's focus on the main character's search for her missing mother, while touching on the historical context of the Lipan Apache people during that time period. Darcie also shares tips for setting the reading...

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June 19, 2025 17 mins

With author Verde Arzu as my special guest, I'm thrilled to kick off Season 3 | Episode 1 of The Books en Vogue Podcast!


Verde Arzu joins us to talk about her debut novel, Rainbow, offer advice on how to create a comfortable reading environment, and even act out an explosive passage from the book!


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In this special Halloween episode Kat Trinidad and author Michele Tracy Berger discusses the short story collection "Doll Seed".The stories collected in "Doll Seed" span several genres of speculative fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and magical realism, and feature female characters of color. As an example of how to get into the spirit of the book, Berger suggests reflecting on one'sancestorswhile listening to e...

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In this podcast episode, the host introduces the book "No One Dies Yet" by Kobby Ben Ben. The book is set in Ghana during the "Year of Return" initiative, where a Black protagonist explores the queer underground scene while a serial killer is on the loose. The author discusses techniques for setting the reading mood, such as reading during the day and using calming sounds like whale sounds or local music. They a...

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In this podcast episode, the host introduces the book All the Fighting Parts by Hannah V. Sawyerr and discusses tips for setting a reading mood. The guest, Isatta @DearBLoveMe, provides a summary of the book, which follows a teenage girl named Amina who becomes withdrawn and scared to speak. The host and guest then discuss various sensory elements that can enhance the reading experience, such as music, nature sounds, aesthetics, fl...

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In this podcast episode, the host introduces a book called "Lore of the Wilds" and discusses tips for setting a reading mood. The author of the book, Analeigh Sbrana, joins the discussion and shares that the book is a romantic fantasy with cozy elements and dark twists. The host and author discuss various ways to engage the senses while reading, such as having a hot beverage, listening to music, and dressing comfortably. ...

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