Meeting 37: "Junie" Pt. 1

In this episode, we dive into the first half of Junie by Erin Crosby—a haunting, lyrical, and deeply emotional coming-of-age story set in the rural South. We unpack Junie's complex world: a place where grief lingers, where Black girlhood collides with trauma, resilience, and the supernatural.Join us as we explore parallels between modern and antebellum times. We judge the characters and decide who can be trusted. Tap in—we're only halfway through, and things are already getting real.Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of grief, trauma, and violence. Please listen with care.