Carolina Reads

In this episode I read "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. This is a story written in the 1940s that allows readers to see, in her words; "the pointless violence and general inhumanity in their own lives." Just in time for spooky season...

In this episode I share a short story by Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges, “The Secret Miracle”. This story was written in the 40s and I’m so glad I found it this year, it’s quite beautiful. Enjoy 💛

This season I’m serving as a supplemental instructor for ENG 101 Rhetoric and Composition. I’ve created these guided reading sessions to help students follow along with assigned readings as well as pick up some new reading and note taking skills along the way.

These sessions will work best if you have a physical book/pdf to follow along with and take notes as I skim over some of the details/templates.

I’m reading from They Say, I Say by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein.

This season I’m serving as a supplemental instructor for ENG 101 Rhetoric and Composition. I’ve created these guided reading sessions to help students follow along with assigned readings as well as pick up some new reading and note taking skills along the way.

These sessions will work best if you have a physical book/pdf to follow along with and take notes as I skim over some of the details/templates.

I’m reading from They Say, I Say by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein.

I read a poem from Shake Loose My Skin by Sonia Sanchez. Follow me on Substack for more insights into my reading...https://carolinareads.substack.com/p/1a1c8dc8-5cef-42c5-9325-173f193b392d

“We say we love each other and we do, I don’t doubt it. ”

In this episode I share a story that shows us how elusive love can be. Two couples spend some time trying to define it, but never do reach a conclusion.

Happy Valentine’s Day !

I’m starting the year with one of my favorites. This story is about a young king who learns the true cost of a lavish lifestyle.

Please share your thoughts and as always send story suggestions !

It’s 2026 and that means I’ve been reading to you all for six years!! So excited for what this new season is going to bring.

Thanks for listening 💛

In this episode I read a short story from The Butterfly's Way: Voices from the Haitian Dyaspora in the United States Edited by Edwidge Danticat. This particular story touched me deeply, I am a former zombie girl turned to salt of the earth. I continue to share stories like these in order to revive all the other zombie girls out there. You are not alone.

TRIGGER WARNING: Themes of child sexual abuse.

In this episode I share a story from The Butterfly’s Way: Voices of the Haitian Dyaspora in the United States edited by Edwidge Danticat.