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Around here we like thick books (books over 500 pages). But if you aren't used to reading books of that size, they can be a little intimidating.
In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with Bookstagrammer Stephany to chat about reading books with large page counts. Tune in to hear them talk about why they love thick books, how they approach reading them, and books they'd suggest picking up.
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In today's episode, Jay is joined by fellow Bookstagrammer Amber and they're chatting about the joy of collecting special edition books.
Tune in to learn how Amber started building her collection and tips on how you can start adding copies of your favorite books to your personal library.
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In today's episode, you'll be listening to a buddy-read discussion on Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall. This book addresses the blind spots within the feminist movement.
Tune in to hear Jay and the other book club members chat about their thoughts on this book, what they learned, and the impression it left on them.
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Do you ever feel like you're on a never-ending quest for the perfect read? And that "popular" books don't always live up to the hype? We know that feeling all too well.
Today Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Kina to talk about how to discover your unique reading taste. Tune in to hear them discuss their reading preferences and share tips to help you find new books that you'll love.
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This week on What Ya Reading? we're jumping into the exciting and sometimes tense world of Black horror and thriller novels. Jay sat down fellow Bookstagrammer Chanel to chat about some of the books they've been loving in this genre.
They also chat about what attracts them to the horror and thriller genre and the elements they look for when picking up these books.
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Sometimes a book makes you feel seen. In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with her friend Leah to talk about The Garden Within by Anita Phillips; a book that connects nature, science, and spirituality.
Tune in to hear them chat about their main takeaways from the book and how it made them both feel seen. They also talk about the concept of being the "strong woman" and the pressure to continue to "just keep moving forward".
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In today's episode, Jay is chatting with a friend and fellow book club member Rissa about reading from BIPOC narratives and how it has impacted their worldview.
Tune in to hear them chat about how they've had to get comfortable with being uncomfortable when reading certain stories. They also talk about how they lean on books to expose them to different narratives and how Rissia uses books to teach her children about racial injustices.
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Finding the time to read in busy seasons can be difficult. We can't always plan for the busy moments but as we learn about our reading style we can find ways to adapt to those seasons.
This week on the podcast, your host Jay is joined by fellow bookworm Brittany, to chat about making reading adjustments during life's busy chapters. They talk about how they identified their reading preferences and give the listeners suggestions for finding the best books to pick up when they're short on time.
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Kennedy Ryan is known for crafting captivating and empowering romances with strong female leads. In this episode, Jay is joined by fellow Bookstagrammer, Tristen, for a deep dive into what makes Ryan's books so irresistible.
Tune in to hear them chat about their favorite books from her catalog and how they admire her female characters who overcome challenges to claim their happily ever afters. They also have a spoiler-free discussion about Ryan's new book, This Could Be Us.
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Atomic Habits by James Clear has been one of the most influential personal development books over the last few years. And for good reason!
In today's episode, Jay is chatting with Penelope, a fellow reader and online business owner, about how transformative this book has been for both of them. They discuss the concept of habit stacking and the importance of building small habits to achieve larger goals.
They also discuss Penelope's desire to incorporate more fiction novels into her reading life and a few books that Jay suggests she begins with.
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