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Guess what? Audiobooks can be just as good as reading a regular book! In this episode, I'm sharing all you need to know about Audiobooks. From why you should start listening to audio books, where to find them and a few of my favorites to get you started.   

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Books Mentioned in this episode

Born a Crime By Trevor Noah Get on Audible 

Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Get on Libro FM or Get on Audible 

Their Eyes Were Watching God By Zora Neale Hurston Get on Libro FM or Get on Audible 

Fourth Wing By Rebecca Yarros : The Graphic Audio Edition  Get on Graphic Audio or Get on Audible 

Will By Will Smith Get on Libro FM or Audible.com

House of Dragons KA Linde Get on Libro FM or Get on Audible 

This Motherless Land By Nikki May Get on Libro FM or Get on Audible 

Mansfield Park 

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Fly Girl Omar Tyree Get on Bookshop.org or Amazon.com

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Hey bookworms! In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn spills the tea on her latest adventures t  including her first and last marathon. She dives into her favorite books read last month and what she is currently reading. 
Today's theme is Christmas Romance novels with LaShawn highlighting her top Christmas romance picks. Plus, she's super excited to announce a new book club focusing on Black Girl Chick Lit – you should totally join!

00:00
Marathon Reflections and Reading Adventures

04:21
Exploring New Romance Reads

09:01
Christmas Romance Recommendations

13:24
Announcing the Book Club: Black Girl Chick Lit

17:51
Current Reads and Personal Updates

Books Mentioned in this episode

From Air By Jewel E Ann
Variation by Rebecca Yarrows
Fourth Wing By Rebecca Yarrows
A Jingle Bell Mingle By Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
All I Want is You by Fallon Ballard
Cruel Winter with You Ali Hazelwood
A Wallflower Christmas By Lisa Kleypas
Royal Holiday By Jasmine Guillory
Lovelight Farms By B.K Borison

Lights Out Into Darkness Novel By Navessa Allen
This Motherless Land bY Nikki May

10 of the Best Christmas Romance Books

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Purchasing at any of the links above supports this podcast at no additional cost to you. 

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In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn talks about the scary trend of book banning in American schools. She discussed how this affects students and points out the importance of seeing yourself in books.

LaShawn dives deep into books by Black women that have been banned, like Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye and Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and more.  She stresses how important it is for communities to fight against censorship and support the right to read diverse stories.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Book Bans in America
06:05 Highlighting Banned Books by Black Women
11:49 Exploring Specific Banned Books
17:15 The Importance of Representation in Literature
22:48 Personal Reflections and Current Interests



Books Discussed

The Bluest Eye By Toni Morrison

Monday's Not Coming By Tiffany D Jackson

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings By Maya Angelou

Hood Feminism By Mikki Kendall

A Raisin in the Sun By Lorraine Hansbury

Other links for reference

20 Banned Books by Black Women

 Banned and Challenged Books from the American Library Association

United Against Book Bans Dot Org

Show notes can be found here at Pouring Over Books

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Purchasing at any of the links above supports this podcast at no additional cost to you. 

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In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn is sharing six books to distract you from the real world this week and a rant at the water cooler.  The conversation touches on the debate surrounding warning labels on romance novels and the societal perceptions of the genre. LaShawn encourages listeners to embrace their reading choices and highlights the significance of civic engagement, particularly in the context of voting.

00:00
Welcome and Introduction to the Podcast

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02:03
6 Book Recommendations for Escaping Reality

The Love Song for Ricki Wilde By Tia Williams
The Gunslinger By Stephen King
The Unmaking Of June Farrow By Adrienne Young
The Meaning Of Mariah Carey
Atomic Habits James Clear
The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon

15:08
The Watercooler: The Debate on Warning Labels for Romance Books ( ie enjoy your Smut without being judged for it) 

21:18
Current Obsessions and Thoughts This Week

You can find the show notes and a complete list of books talked about today here on Pouringoverbooks.com

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Purchasing at any of the links above supports this podcast at no additional cost to you. 

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On this Episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn is discussing:

•  what it means to be a reader in today's online world, 
• my unconventional book rating system, emphasizing  that a book's worth isn't solely measured by a five-star rating
• literary snobbery 
• and ratings and reviews of recent reads.

Show notes are time stamped below for  your convenience. Read a full transcript of the show here.



00:00 Introduction to Pouring Over Books Podcast
02:58 Book Rating System Explained
07:14 Book Reviews: Ministry of Time
10:13 Book Reviews: God of Fury
14:59 Book Reviews: Parable of the Sower
17:24 Book Reviews: Blood and Steel
22:10 Book Reviews: The Wedding People
24:15 Book Reviews: The God of the Woods
27:08 Discussion: Who is a Real Reader?
31:17 Current Obsessions and Upcoming Reads
31:31 Kindle Colorsoft
35.39: The Blueprint

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Purchasing at any of the links above supports this podcast at no additional cost to you. 

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Well, friends I'm starting a podcast to talk about my favorite thing: BOOKS.
So tune in for weekly discussions where we dive into the books we love and even the ones we don't. Every week  ( or so) we'll chat about my latest reads, share some recommendations, and even bring on a friend or two for a good old-fashioned book chat. So get comfy, grab a warm cup of something and let's chat!  

Support the show

Purchasing at any of the links above supports this podcast at no additional cost to you. 

Join the Pouring Over Books Bookclub. We are reading Toni Morrison in 2026. 

Follow  LaShawn on IG @lashawnwiltz and Threads @lashawnwiltz
Substack: Letters From LaShawn