I Will Not Buy It

Learn how to critique books without letting your feelings take over — and whether authors should ever be in review spaces. Join us as we share what we’re reading and break down the real rules of book criticism, literary boundaries, and honest reviewing. A must-watch for readers, reviewers, and anyone who loves smart, nuanced book discussions.In this week’s episode of The League of Extraordinary Readers, we break down everything we’ve been reading (or starting!) over the past week — and dive into a deeper conversation on how to critique books, why it matters to separate personal feelings from reviews, and whether authors should participate in review spaces.We explore literary analysis, boundaries in the book community, and how thoughtful critique strengthens reading culture. If you love honest book discussions and conversations rooted in Black literary perspectives and diverse reading, this episode is for you.📚 Books & Topics Mentioned:FrankensteinThe Love Songs of WEB DuBoisThe WaterbearersThe WIldernessCursed DaughtersSuccessful FailuresJackalThe Weight of BloodMonday’s Not ComingThe ScammerWhat Storm What ThunderNo Kingdom For TOmorrowWold HustleThe Farming of BonesThe Three MothersSleepless in AltonHamnetTrinityRed CLayAll We Were Promised107 DaysMake Your Way HomeThe Girls Who Grew BigAdonisA Small PlaceNo Sense In WishingRage of DragonsSky Full of Elephants Morning Glory Milking FarmBefore I Let GoSula DominionCaul BabyReckless ForeverHeart of a Goon💬 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:November Book Club Pick: Successful Failure by KevOnStage (https://bookshop.org/p/books/successful-failure-lessons-learned-flat-on-my-face-kevin-fredericks/3eed0a2ca051558b) #TheLeagueOfExtraordinaryReaders #BookPodcast #BlackLiterature #DiverseReaders #BookReviews