Happy Black History Month

🎙️ The League of Extraordinary Readers returns with a rich conversation about books, culture, and intentional reading—just in time for Black History Month.In this episode, Jessica and Shelbey Monae break down their recent book hauls, February reading plans, and anticipated releases while reflecting on the power of literature to shape personal and cultural conversations. They discuss the importance of uplifting Black authors, the emotional connections readers form with books, and the difficulty of letting go of stories that matter.The conversation also touches on broader cultural moments, including discussions around Kamala Harris, political perspectives, and why diverse voices in literature remain essential. Thoughtful, honest, and bookish to the core, this episode is perfect for readers looking for new recommendations and meaningful literary dialogue.✨ Ideal for readers, African American readers, and anyone seeking thoughtful book conversations and new reads.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction and Book Haul02:30 Exploring Black History Month Reads05:32 Diving into Personal Reading Experiences08:17 Discussion on Black-Owned Bookstores11:19 Reflections on Recent Reads14:07 Kamala Harris's Book and Political Reflections23:55 Exploring Influential Literature25:29 The Political Landscape and Celebrity Influence26:52 Conservative Views in the Rap Community28:45 Cultural Perspectives on Voting29:10 Book Recommendations and Upcoming Reads31:20 Anticipating February's Literary Events35:33 Diving into New Releases and Author Events44:35 Book Attachment and the Struggle to Let Go46:41 Exploring New Reads and Recommendations47:53 The Importance of Women’s History Month in Literature49:45 Comparative Analysis of Historical Fiction53:08 Diverse Themes in Contemporary Literature55:16 Supporting Black Authors and Upcoming Releases📚 Books & Topics Mentioned:On Sunday’s She Picked FlowersVigilWe Inherit The FireBurn Down Master’s HouseA Beast Slinks Towards BeijingBlack OwnedThe True Confessions of First Lady FreemanIt’s Love I’m AfterThe WaerbearersThe Seven Daughters of DupreeThe Wedding107 DaysA More Perfect PartyJazzAll We Were PromisedGreat Black HopeThe Ghosts of Gwendolyn MontgomeryThe Grand Paloma ResortTrinityIn Open ContemptThere is ConfusionGrown WomenThe Hospital At The End of the WorldThe People’s LibraryModel HomeThe Battle of the Black MindMoonrise Over New Jessup ErasedThree MothersThe BlueprintThe Unsettled Twelve Tribes of HattieHomegoingHoney Butter Pig BreadI’ll Make a Spectacle of YouLucyWith Love From HarlemIf I Ruled The WorldSurrender to MeSurrender Your Heart💬 Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers:📸 🎧 https://beacons.ai/tloer📧Email Us: [email protected]📱Follow us on socials:IG&Threads: @theleagueofreadersShelbey’s IG&Threads: @shelbeymonaeJess’s IG&Threads: @literaturenoirclub 🪩 Church Announcements:February BOTM is There Is Confusion by Jessie Remon Fauset#TheLeagueOfExtraordinaryReaders #BookPodcast #BlackLiterature #DiverseReaders #BookReviews