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In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn  shares her current reads, a few of her favorites from February and New Releases from March on her radar.  

Books Talked About in this Episode

Only for the Week by Natasha Bishop Amazon | Bookshop.org

Deep End By Ali Hazlewood  Amazon | Bookshop.org

Onyx Storm By Rebecca Yarros Amazon |Booshop.org

Sister Sister By Eric Jerome Dickey Amazon | Bookshop.org
Can’t Get Enough By Kennedy Ryan Amazon | Bookshop.org

Book out in March

Oathbound By Tracey Deonn Amazon | Bookshop

Dream Count By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie  Amazon | Bookshop.org 

Wild Side By Elsie Silver Amazon | Bookshop.org

Tilt by Emma Pattee Amazon | Bookshop.org

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In this episode of Pouring Over Books LaShawn  shares her reading system, which allows  her to read multiple titles simultaneously. The conversation also touches on the recent controversy surrounding digital ownership of Kindle books and Amazon's policies. LaShawn invites listeners to join the Pouring Over Books Club for a community reading experience.

Links for this episode

Colorsoft kindle

The apple ipad mini

The Way of Kings Brandon Sanderson

Cher’s Memoir 

Discovery of Witches By Deborah Harkness

Mind till Midnight Lisa Kleypas 

Cold hearted Rake Lisa Kleypas 

Harry Potter and the Sourcer’s Stone By J.K. Rowling

Bloodmarked By Tracey Deon

Oathbound by Tracey Deon

Can’t  get enough by Kenndy ryan.

 Favorites By Layne Fargo

Book Talk Etc podcast

Throne of glass series by sarah j maas.

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In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn  discusses a few of her favorite Black Romance Novels and why you should read them all. 

00:00
Valentine's Day Reflections and Exciting News

01:21
Celebrating Black Love Stories

02:14
Book Recommendations: A Duke by Default

04:19
Book Recommendations: You Made a Fool Out of Death

05:41
Book Recommendations: The Art of the Scandal

07:16
Book Recommendations: The Perfect Fine

09:28
Book Recommendations: Take a Hint, Dani Brown

10:19
Book Recommendations: The Wedding Date

11:25
Book Recommendations: Long Shot

13:31
Book Recommendations: Disappearing Acts

14:50
Current Reads and thoughts and things. 

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In this episode, LaShawn and Emily delve into the world of romance novels, focusing on the increasingly popular genre of 'smut.' They discuss the definitions and distinctions between smut and traditional romance, explore various sub-genres including closed door romance and hardcore smut, and share their personal recommendations. The conversation highlights the emotional and intimate aspects of romance literature, while also addressing the stigma surrounding it.  

Article that lead to this discussion: In The Midst Of A Sex Recession, Is It Any Wonder We're Obsessed With Smut

Books Mentioned in this episode

The Deep End By Ali Hazelwood 

Closed Door Romance

Emily's Suggestions

Strawberry Fields for Never Kate Watson ( free on kindle unlimited)

Single All the Way Kate Watson 

LaShawn's Suggestions

By the Book by Jasmine Guillary.

General Romance

Emily' s Suggestions

Juniper Hill Devny Perry (The whole Eden series on Kindle Unlimited )

What Saves Us by Maggie Gates

LaShawn's Suggestions

Devil In Winter by Lisa Kleypas

Smooth Talking Stranger By Lisa Kleypas

Married By Morning By Lisa Kleypas

Hardcore Smut

Emily's Suggestions

Nero: The Alliance Series: By SJ Tilly ( kindle Unlimited) 

The Hermit By Michelle Heard ( kindle unlimited)

Praise By Sarah Cate( Kindle Unlimited) 

LaShawn's Suggestions

Forget me not By Karissa Kinwood. ( kindle unlimited)  

Want more suggestions? Slide into Emily's DM's on Instagram

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In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn celebrates Black History Month by sharing a curated list of book recommendations by Black authors. She discusses the importance of recognizing Black history as an integral part of American history and highlights various genres, including biography, romance, fantasy, and classic literature. 

The Fifth Season By N.K. Jemisin

Disappearing Acts By Terry McMillan 

Legendborn By Tracey Deonn

The Color Purple By Alice Walker

The 272 By Rachel Swarns

Parable of the Sower By Octavia Butler

Can't Get Enough By Kennedy Ryan

Onyx Storm By Rebecca Yarros

28 Books By Black Authors That You Need to Read this Month

The Story Graph ( follow me @lashawnwiltz)

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In this episode of Pouring Over Books,  LaShawn discusses books she read in January and introduces romance contributor a Emily Ener 
to discuss the upcoming romance titles they are looking forward to the most. 

Find Emily on IG @withabookandtea


00:00  Monthly Reading Overview
05:01 Reviews of the best Books I read in January.
10:25 Reading Goals and Future Plans
16:18 Introduction of Emily
19:00 Anticipated Romance Releases for 2025

Books Mentioned in this Episode

Quicksilver by Callie Hart
A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young
Good Dirt By Charmaine Wilkerson
Once Smitten, Twice Shy By Chloe Elise
Iron Flame By Rebecca Yarros

Romance Novels We are Looking forward to in 2025

Emily's List

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
Seven of hearts by Maggie Gates
When We Burn by Kristen Proby
SHIELD OF SPARROWS by Devney Perry
The hermit by Michelle heard
Why We Break by Hollie Luckie
Rewind it Back by Liz Tomforde

LaShawn's List

Wild Side Elsie Silver
Say You’ll Remember Me By Abby Jimenez
Can't Get Enough By Kennedy Ryan 
If Tomorrow Never Comes By Allison Ashley
Great Big Beautiful Life Emily Henry 
No Ordinary Love By Mya Ariel 
King of Envy Anna Huang

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 In today's episode ,LaShawn dives headfirst into the world of Romantasy – you know, that magical blend of romance and fantasy. We'll chat about how this genre evolved, what makes it so special, and how romance and fantasy come together to create something truly unique. LaShawn  also shares some of her absolute favorite reads for newbies, including popular series and what makes them so special.

 

00:00 Introduction to Romantasy
02:32 Defining Romantasy and Its Evolution
03:55 Sub-genres and Trends in Romantasy
04:48 Recommended Romantasy Reads: Throne of Glass
08:31 Recommended Romantasy Reads: Legend-Born Cycle
09:25 Recommended Romantasy Reads: The Serpent and the Wings of Night
10:13 Recommended Romantasy Reads: Blood and Ash Series
12:12 Recommended Romantasy Reads: Fourth Wing Series
 
 Books Mentioned in this Episode:

The Circle Trilogy By Nora Roberts

Arcane Series Jayne Ann Krentz ( this is the second book in the series)

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

A Court of Thornes and Roses By Sara J Maas

Throne of Glass By Sara J Maas

Legendborn By Tracey Deonn

The Serpent and the Wings of Night By Carissa Broadbent

From Blood and Ash By Jennifer L Armentrout

The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 

Iron Flame

Onyx Storm 

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 In this episode, LaShawn dives into the world of Kindle Unlimited, discussing its features, benefits, and a variety of book recommendations across different genres that are currently available with a Kindle Unlimited description


00:00 Introduction to Kindle Unlimited and Personal Reflections
06:30 Exploring Kindle Unlimited: Features and Benefits
10:19 Top Book Recommendations on Kindle Unlimited
15:07 Community Engagement and Personal Updates

Books Talked about in this episode 

Fourth Wing

Iron Flame

The Boyfriend By Frieda McFadden

The WIndy City Series by Liz Tomforde

All The Sinners Bleed by SA Crosby

The Handmaid's Tale By Margaret Atwood 

The Perfect marriage by Jeneva Rose

The Fifth Season By N.K. Jemisin

The Silent Patient By Alex Michaelides

Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan

Part of Your World by Abby Jimemez

Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor

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In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn  reflects on her holiday break, discusses her reading goals for 2025, and shares her most anticipated book releases for the year. 

Audiobooks or Reading? To Our Brains, It Doesn’t Matter

04:27: Flyy Girl By Omar Tyree

4:45: Most Anticipated Books of 2025

5:25: Death of the Author By Nnedi Okorafor

07:28: Can't Get Enough By Kennedy Ryan

08:54: Say You'll Remember Me By Abby Jimenez 

11:00: Matriarch Tina Knowles 

12:30: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

Emily's Instagram: 

Pouring Over Books Bookclub 

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LaShawn reflects on and shares her favorite books from 2024. We also get into the her thoughts on the new Kindle Colorsoft, something she is currently side eyeing, and plans for the podcast next year including the Book Club.

Books and Links Mentioned in this episode:

 The Blackbird Oracle By Deborah Harkness
If it Makes You Happy Julie Olivia
The Wedding People Allison Espach 

This Could Be Us By Kennedy Ryan
James By Percival Everett 

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
The First Lie Wins By Ashley Elston

A Love Song For Ricki Wilde By Tia Williams

Forget Me Not Karissa Kinwood

 
The Death of the Author By Nnedi Okorafor
A Sea of Unspoken Things By Adrienne Young
Flyy Girl By Omar Tyree
The Pouring Over Books Bookclub

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