Books Are Pop Culture

By Books Are Pop Culture

Books Are Pop Culture is a show that provides insight into and cultural commentary on the latest and greatest in books, book news, and book culture—rightfully placing books at the center of the popula... more

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The podcast currently has 110 episodes available.

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July 07, 2023 BAPC | James Hannaham | Episode 99 | "Black Eggs"
BAPC x James Hannaham

Didn't Nobody Give a Shit About Carlotta is a novel that opens the door to interesting conversations on the carceral system being the real cancel culture, marginalized individuals being more concerned with being human than being marginalized, Friendship, Change, New York City as an identity, James Joyce, Little, Brown, and Company being "a little more brown" and much more. James Hannaham was a blast to talk to. Full of wisdom, humor, a Jennifer Egan anecdote, and great vibes.

*** Recorded on 5.13.23 ***

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1h 21min
June 30, 2023 BAPC | David Santos Donaldson | Episode 98 | "Overrate Happiness"
BAPC x David Santos Donaldson

David Santos Donaldson's debut novel Greenland is a literary gift that keeps on giving. Through Kip Starling's journey towards publishing and the wilderness we are able to discuss the pursuit of art-making, the idea of a sacrificial pen, happiness being overrated, and several other interesting topics. Another episode not to be missed.

*** Recorded on 3.26.23 ***

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1h 43min
June 23, 2023 BAPC | Claire Jiménez | Episode 97 | "Don't Believe the Hype"
BAPC x Claire Jiménez
One of the joys of recording is coming out with a new homie. One of the joys of being BAPC is that we seemingly come out with more new homies more times than not after a recording. Claire Jiménez, our newest homie, did some awesome work within What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez. In this conversation we talk about not believing the hype, writing the work that is truly interesting to you, what's really real, what does real representation of Puerto Rican women look like, the impact of colonialism when it comes to the languages we speak and have access to, & much more!

*** Recorded on 6.22.23 ***

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1h 26min
June 16, 2023 BAPC | Rakia Clark | Episode 96 | "Big Player"
BAPC × Rakia Clark
What's beautiful about book land is its expansive nature. An aspiring literary citizen doesn't just have to work toward becoming an author. They can work toward becoming a publisher, a publicist, a marketer, a salesperson, even an editor. In this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with The Great One herself, Rakia Clark, Executive Editor at Mariner Books (HarperCollins) about her route to becoming an executive editor, the type of books she likes to acquire, what it means to stay true to her tastes, what's hot in the world of book publishing, and more.

*** Recorded on 6.14.23 ***

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1h 8min
June 09, 2023 BAPC | Joseph Earl Thomas | Episode 95 | "Super Saiyan Joey"
BAPC × Joseph Earl Thomas

Sink is a memoir that you couldn't forget if you tried. You'll remember it for the content, you'll remember it for the narrative style, for its untapped level of honesty, and for the twists and turns included within the journey of Joseph Earl Thomas' formative years.

*** Recorded on 6.1.23 ***

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1h 31min
June 01, 2023 BAPC | Theresa Runstedtler | Episode 94 | "Sources"
BAPC × Theresa Runstedtler

The benefit of having a show about books that you control is that you get to talk about all the books that appeal to your specific interests as long as the there is mutual interest between you and the author. Thankfully there was mutual interest between BAPC and Theresa Runstedtler because we got to talk basketball again through her recently ⁠Black Ball⁠, served to you all right on time since today is Game One of the 2023 NBA Finals.
*** Recorded on 4.13.23 ***
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1h 28min
May 25, 2023 BAPC | Tembe Denton-Hurst | Episode 93 | "Off Air"
BAPC x Tembe Denton-Hurst

Tembe Denton-Hurst is the author of Homebodies. She is also the homie and quite awesome.

*** Recorded on 5.10.23 ***

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1h 36min
May 18, 2023 BAPC | Stephen Buoro | Episode 92 | "Clockwork"
BAPC x Stephen Buoro

Stephen Buoro spent time with us discussing his marvelous novel, The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa, and I think it's safe to say that we are all droogs now.

*** Recorded on 4.22.23 ***

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1h 15min
May 11, 2023 BAPC | Brianna Holt | Episode 91 | "Better On Me"
BAPC x Brianna Holt

When you are a real reader you learn that relatability isn't limited to an identity. Sure, a work can be aimed at a target audience, but that doesn't mean that you wont' see yourself reflected and/or identify with the work at hand—not that those things should matter in the first place. Alas, Brianna Holt wrote In Our Shoes with Black women in mind, but anyone can pick this book up and find themselves reflected within the work she did. It was a true pleasure to spend time with her.

*** Recorded on 5.1.23 ***

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48min
May 04, 2023 BAPC | Asale Angel-Ajani | Episode 90 | "Privilege"
BAPC x Asale Angel-Ajani

One of the most immense pleasures of doing a bookish show is being joined by a guest who is unpredictable in the best ways. Asale Angel-Ajani is one of those guests. On and off camera she was real, awesome, thoughtful, honest. Asale's debut novel, A Country You Can Leave, is all of those things as well.

*** Recorded on 3.11.23 ***

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1h 10min

FAQs about Books Are Pop Culture:

How many episodes does Books Are Pop Culture have?

The podcast currently has 110 episodes available.