I Said What I Said: Bookish Takes I’m Done With

Send us Fan MailIn this episode LaShawn is  talking about the bookish conversations online that she is  am officially tired of having. From whether audiobooks “count,” to the constant question of how people read so many books, to the way we talk about romance and who gets labeled as “smut”, she's getting into all of it.This isn’t just a rant (okay, maybe a little), but more of a real conversation about the double standards, repetitive debates, and takes that feel way past their expiration date. If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at the same book discourse popping up again and again… this one’s for you.Books Mentioned in this Episode Chloe by Connie BriscoeThe art of Loving you by Natasha BishopSlanting Towards the Sea by Lidija HiljeWuthering HeightsFury Bound by Sable SorrensonDirebound By Sable Sorrenson Archangel’s Eternity by Nalani SIghnYesteryear By Caro Claire BurkeInto the Blue by Emma BrodieScore By Kennedy Ryan The Secret World of Maggie Grey by GrangerBeloved by Toni Morrison You ou can find today’s books at Bookshop.org. Purchasing through these links supports this show with a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Audiobooks count as reading: Harvard Review What is a romance noveFrom now until May 31st, 2026, get the Pouring OVer Books Bookclub for 50% off. Support the showJoin the Pouring Over Books Bookclub. We are reading Toni Morrison in 2026. Follow  LaShawn on IG @lashawnwiltz and Threads @lashawnwiltzSubstack: Letters From LaShawn