July Reads and Books on My Radar for August

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn Wiltz reflects on her reading journey in July, discussing 5 of the 14 books she read, including notable titles like 'What Kind of Paradise' and 'Everyone is Lying to You.' She shares her ratings and thoughts on each book, highlighting her favorites and those that didn't meet her expectations. LaShawn also looks ahead to her August reading list, featuring a mix of fiction and non-fiction, and emphasizes the importance of reading what resonates with you rather than following trends.BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE What Kind of Paradise by Janelle BrownEducated by Tara WestoverWhere the Crawdad’s sing by Delia OwensRose In chains by Julie SotoPen Pal by J.T. Geissinger Hissy Fit By Mary K AndrewsEveryone is Lying to You by Joe PiazzaBlessings and disasters by  Alexis Okeowo People like Us: by jason Mott Dominion by Addie E. CitchensBaldwin a love story by Nicholas Boggs Positive obsession : the life and times of Octavia E Butler by Susana M Morris Katabasis By RF Kuang Dire Bound by Sable SoresnenRazorblade Tears By SA CosbyHow Fascism Works by Jason StanleyThe Jasid Heir by sara hasemSupport 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