The Books en Vogue Podcast

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...

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...

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...

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 The guest, Isatta @DearBLoveMe, provides a summary of the book, which follows a teenage girl named Amina who becomes withdrawn and scared to speak.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...

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. ...

In this podcast episode, the host introduces the book "The Getaway" by Lamar Giles. The book is set in a near future where the world outside of a vacation resort called Karloff Country is in chaos. The rich people who built the resort flee to it as a luxury doomsday bunker, expecting the protagonist, Jay, and others to continue providing service even as society breaks down. The host and author discuss techniques for setti...

Welcome to Season 2!

In this podcast episode, the host discusses the children's book "La Noche Before Three Kings Day" with author Sheila Coln-Bagley. The book follows a Puerto Rican family on the eve of the Epiphany, as they prepare for the arrival of the Three Kings. The host and author discuss tips for setting a reading mood, the celebratory vibe of the book, the illustrations, and the food and aromas associated ...

In this podcast episode, the host introduces the book "Black Buck" by Mateo Askaripour. The book follows a young Black man named Darren who works at a Starbucks in Brooklyn but is offered a position at a startup company by a white CEO. Darren becomes the only Black person in the company and faces challenges as he tries to succeed without being tokenized. The host and author discuss tips for setting the reading mood, inclu...

In this podcast episode, the host and guest discuss the book "There's No Way I'll Die First" by Lisa Springer. The book is a young adult horror novel set in a creepy mansion on Halloween. The guest, Latesha Dejean, shares her thoughts on the book and how it kept her up all night. The host and special guest then discusses tips for setting the reading mood, including engaging the senses with visuals, sounds, flavors...

In this podcast episode, we discuss the book "Ace of Spades" with author Faridah bk-ymd. The book follows two Black students, Devon and Chiamaka, in their senior year at a prestigious private school. They must come together to stop an anonymous entity from spreading their secrets. The host and special guest discuss techniques for setting the mood while reading the book, such as watching early 2000s media, listening to pia...

Author, Gail-Agnes Musikavanhu is here to discuss debut novel Ride Or Die . Gail-Agnes shares tips for setting the reading mood and even reenacted a favorite scene from the book with me.

You can find this episodes transcript on the Books en Vogue website:

https://booksenvogue.com/2023/09/26/season-1-episode-7/

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