In this week's episode, Skye and Amanda profess their love for New York summers and explain why they are unmatched. They discuss what parts of summer B.C. (Before COVID) they miss the most. From summer camps and first jobs, to water fights and chop cheese sandwiches, the ladies share their fondest summertime memories from their childhoods growing up in East Harlem and the Bronx.

Summer wouldn't be complete without a beach read. Learn about their criterias for a good summer read and get a few book recommendations to end your summer off right. 

Books mentioned in this week’s episode are linked to the Black Owned Bookstore: Mahogany Books

Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson 

Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson 

The Perfect Find by Tia Williams

Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

This week’s ‘Bout That Action! highlight is: Feed Black Futures 

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Book EP: Be sure to stream the songs mentioned in this week’s Book EP playlist on Long Story Short’s Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/user/rz5hp2nppkhd82xmhhoo2euqc?si=olIngYNWSTmbhGqnyK6zgg

Word of the Week: Risible

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