79. Is reading political? With special guest Briana N Cox

Are books political? Is reading smut and spice political?Special guest Briana N Cox joins Krystle Hope to discuss the historical, cultural, and political significance of the freedom to read what we want – including smut!Welcome to Books Are Political 101.Stay tuned for Briana Cox’s debut novel INDIGENT, releasing March 2026 by Graveside Press. Pre-orders available October 2025. https://graveside-press.comRecommended Reading and Resources:-         Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda (comp novel to Indigent)-         Lust on Trial: Censorship and the Rise of American Obscenity in the Age of Anthony Comstockby Amy Werbel-         American Library Association www.ala.orgwww.ilovelibraries.org-         Authors Against Book Bans https://www.authorsagainstbookbans.com@ authorsagainstbookbans📌 Important Links 📌Briana N CoxInstagram:@pedroparo2Threads: @pedroparo2Website: https://briana-n-cox-writer.carrd.coKo-Fi (book updates and reviews and book mail): https://ko-fi.com/writerbrianancox Must Love Books Social Medias:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.com🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy