Today, Robin and Joa discuss the 5 thousand things they would like to see in books. The episode starts out with some banter between them before getting into an insightful conversation about what we can do better when it comes to diversity within literature. Despite the technical difficulties, this week's podcast is still a fascinating one that provides you with new insights on reading while also being very entertaining! Stick around for part two.

Hosted by Robin Castle and Johanny 'Joa' Ortega.

You can email Robin and Joa at: [email protected]

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Robin: https://www.instagram.com/robincastle55/

Joa: http://instagram.com/haveacupofjohanny/

You can support the show by buying the hosts coffee: https://ko-fi.com/therobinandjoapodcast

The Robin and Joa Podcast is spoiler-free and sponsored by QOROS Books

Music intro and outro courtesy of Free-Use music from Joseph Mcdade if you like what you hear, please consider supporting him on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/josephmcdade

Robin and Joa discuss Ace of Spades, by Faridah Àbíké-íyímídé. Through discussing this character-rich story, the ladies spill the beans on what they are up to while not podcasting. 

Hosted by Robin Castle and Johanny 'Joa' Ortega.

You can email Robin and Joa at: [email protected]

Or follow them on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/robinandjoa/

Robin: https://www.instagram.com/robincastle55/

Joa: http://instagram.com/haveacupofjohanny/

You can support the show by buying the hosts coffee: https://ko-fi.com/therobinandjoapodcast

The Robin and Joa Podcast is spoiler-free and sponsored by QOROS Books

Music intro and outro courtesy of Free-Use music from Joseph Mcdade if you like what you hear, please consider supporting him on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/josephmcdade

Which came first the Robin or the Nancy? Is Robin's turn on the hot seat and she gives listener's a glimpse into the magically weird hippyish path that led her to where she's at now. Listen in as two strangers get to know one another through books.

Hosted by Robin Castle and Johanny 'Joa' Ortega.

You can email Robin and Joa at: [email protected]

Or follow them on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/robinandjoa/

Robin: https://www.instagram.com/robincastle55/

Joa: http://instagram.com/haveacupofjohanny/

The Robin and Joa Podcast is spoiler-free and sponsored by QOROS Books

Music intro and outro courtesy of Free-Use music from Joseph Mcdade if you like what you hear, please consider supporting him on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/josephmcdade

Robin and Joa discuss a book so bad it makes them giggle, a lot. Joa reveals her actual job, and Robin admits she doesn't speak English. Or Irish. This episode is certain to Pinterest you!

Hosted by Robin Castle and Johanny 'Joa' Ortega.

You can email Robin and Joa at: [email protected]

Or follow them on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/robinandjoa/

Robin: https://www.instagram.com/robincastle55/

Joa: http://instagram.com/haveacupofjohanny/

The Robin and Joa Podcast is spoiler-free and sponsored by QOROS Books

Music intro and outro courtesy of Free-Use music from Joseph Mcdade if you like what you hear, please consider supporting him on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/josephmcdade

In this episode, Robin and Joa discuss Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin. While it is marketed as a modern-day Muslim Pride and Prejudice with maple donuts, the book's real story is about family expectations. Listen in while they discuss how love can be found even when you least expect to find it!

Contact information:

You can email Robin and Joa at: [email protected]

Or follow them on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/robinandjoa/

Robin: https://www.instagram.com/robincastle55/

Joa: http://instagram.com/haveacupofjohanny/

You can support the show by buying the hosts coffee: https://ko-fi.com/therobinandjoapodcast

Music intro and outro courtesy of Free-Use music from Joseph Mcdade if you like what you hear, please consider supporting him on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/josephmcdade

When Joa is in the hot seat, Robin takes a break from her usual book discussions to get to know this woman by discussing what she reads. Tune in as they have an interesting and engaging conversation about literature that changed their lives!

The poet Joa mentions in the discussion is Yesika Salgado. She can be found on Instagram https://instagram.com/yesikastarr/

Contact information:

You can email Robin and Joa at: [email protected]

Or follow them on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/robinandjoa/

Robin: https://www.instagram.com/robincastle55/

Joa: http://instagram.com/haveacupofjohanny/

Music intro and outro courtesy of Free-Use music from Joseph Mcdade if you like what you hear, please consider supporting him on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/josephmcdade

What are the best and worst books that you have read? In this episode, Robin and I share memorable books.

What do you know? we are discussing everyone's favorite topic...books! 

Have you read a book that is like warm butter on a toast and you just have to lather it on everything? Or one that was like frozen butter tearing the bread until all you have is the crust? I think you have and Robin and me, too. So, listen in as we share with each other those ahhh-so-good, and get-that-thing-out-of-my-face-books.

Contact information:

You can email Robin and Joa at: [email protected]

Or follow them on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/robinandjoa/

Robin: https://www.instagram.com/robincastle55/

Joa: http://instagram.com/haveacupofjohanny/

You can support the show by buying the host coffee: https://ko-fi.com/therobinandjoapodcast

Music intro and outro courtesy of Free-Use music from Joseph Mcdade if you like what you hear, please consider supporting him on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/josephmcdade

Blood Like Magic is a fresh new take on the teenage witch. It's an amazing book that I know will be loved by not only me but many others as well! Robin and I got to dive deep into this one together and we wanted you all to listen in too and enjoy our conversation and this gem of a book.

Contact information:

You can email Robin and Joa at: [email protected]

Or follow them on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/robinandjoa/

Robin: https://www.instagram.com/robincastle55/

Joa: http://instagram.com/haveacupofjohanny/

Music intro and outro courtesy of Free-Use music from Joseph Mcdade if you like what you hear, please consider supporting him on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/josephmcdade

Evie thought she was done with love when she dumped her romance novels in a little free library. But that all changes when she meets a stranger who gives her a peculiar gift, one which will force her to acknowledge both sides of love; the light and dark—the sweet feeling of falling for someone and the inevitable pain from losing them. While the book cover is 'cutsie,' the story plunges headfirst and asks the reader: Is it better to have loved and lost or to avoid love and mitigate the pain from a future heartbreak? 

Listen in as Robin and Joa get philosophical and discuss the book's theme and shimmy in their seats while they talk about infinity hips.

Contact information:

You can email Robin and Joa at: [email protected]

Or follow them on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/robinandjoa/

Robin: https://www.instagram.com/robincastle55/

Joa: http://instagram.com/haveacupofjohanny/

You can support the show by buying the hosts coffee: https://ko-fi.com/therobinandjoapodcast

Music intro and outro courtesy of Free-Use music from Joseph Mcdade if you like what you hear, please consider supporting him on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/josephmcdade

Emoni Santiago knew that tough choices come with sacrifices and she would have to be willing to make those hard decisions. As a teenage mother at fourteen years old, Emoni had just given up her dream of being a chef in order for it not to take over any more than it already did - but then the cooking elective made things different: She was faced with more tough choices where there were no easy answers which is something that many can relate to. 

Listen, as Robin and Joa find out how much they connected with the story and characters.

And after you listen to the episode, you need to listen to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY2-mrsXgMM

If you know, you know.

Contact information:

You can email Robin and Joa at: [email protected]

Or follow them on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/robinandjoa/

Robin: https://www.instagram.com/robincastle55/

Joa: http://instagram.com/haveacupofjohanny/

Music intro and outro courtesy of Free-Use music from Joseph Mcdade if you like what you hear, please consider supporting him on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/josephmcdade