Let Me Distract You: 6 Books and a Rant

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn is sharing six books to distract you from the real world this week and a rant at the water cooler.  The conversation touches on the debate surrounding warning labels on romance novels and the societal perceptions of the genre. LaShawn encourages listeners to embrace their reading choices and highlights the significance of civic engagement, particularly in the context of voting.00:00Welcome and Introduction to the PodcastFollow LaShawn on Threads 02:036 Book Recommendations for Escaping RealityThe Love Song for Ricki Wilde By Tia Williams The Gunslinger By Stephen KingThe Unmaking Of June Farrow By Adrienne YoungThe Meaning Of Mariah Carey Atomic Habits James ClearThe Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon15:08The Watercooler: The Debate on Warning Labels for Romance Books ( ie enjoy your Smut without being judged for it) 21:18Current Obsessions and Thoughts This WeekYou can find the show notes and a complete list of books talked about today here on Pouringoverbooks.comSupport 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