It Was Me, I Was Dumb

Welcome to The League of Extraordinary Readers — a literary podcast hosted by two Black women passionate about diverse storytelling, literary fiction, Black authors, and the books that shape culture. 📚✨In this episode, we discuss the evolution of rappers and storytelling, the power of science fiction and horror in contemporary literature, and why reading diverse books matters more than ever. We also share recent reads, book recommendations, cultural insights, reflections on complex narratives, and celebrate Caribbean author Earl Lovelace.If you love literary fiction, Black fiction, thoughtful book discussions, and discovering new authors, this episode is for you.#BookPodcast #BlackReaders #LiteraryFiction #BlackAuthors #DiverseBooks #BookTube #ReadingPodcast #CaribbeanLiterature #ScienceFictionBooks #HorrorBooksBooks Mentioned:The Hospital at the End of the World Sky Full of ElephantsOut There Screaming Sing, Unburied, SingBelovedThe Johnson FourThe Devil In SilverThere Is Rio Grande in HeavenKrik KrakAfrica is Not a CountryThe Love Songs WEB DuBoisLeave Your Mess At HomeA Guardian and A ThiefA BurningWhile Gods Are FallingSaltGiovanni’s RoomChapters: 00:00 The Evolution of Rappers02:48 Podcast Announcements and Upcoming Events06:07 Book Discussions: The Hospital at the End of the World08:56 Reading Comprehension and Literary Insights11:54 Exploring Toni Morrison's Beloved25:38 Understanding Toni Morrison's Impact29:22 Personal Growth Through Literature33:15 Exploring Diverse Literary Voices39:00 The Role of Community in Literature41:33 Navigating Personal Challenges and Literature44:21 Critical Perspectives on Oprah's Book Club Picks50:56 The Art of Storytelling52:39 Cultural Influences in Literature54:13 Exploring Diverse Narratives56:23 The Johnson Four: Expectations vs. Reality01:00:27 The Ghost Story That Wasn't01:02:50 Perception vs. Reality in Book Recommendations01:08:35 Celebrating Earl Lovelace's Legacy💬 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:May Book Pick: (The Fervent Whites)https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-fervent-whites-a-novel-de-shawn-charles-winslow/be2d0ea2636cf5be?ean=9780593977910&next=t(Decent People) https://bookshop.org/p/books/decent-people-de-shawn-charles-winslow/0e1094ad4dbc167c?ean=9781639733040&next=t In West Mills https://bookshop.org/p/books/in-west-mills-de-shawn-charles-winslow/57f091916a251a72?ean=9781635575286&next=t Big Boi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTkWc6uBY/ TV/Movies:The PittHouseNature Boy Documentary#TheLeagueOfExtraordinaryReaders #BookPodcast #BlackLiterature #DiverseReaders #BookReviews