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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 1H 8M

Moni & Kat review "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

from The Fake Ass Book Club · host Moni & Kat

Welcome back FAB friends, this week the ladies reviewed one of the most important and enduring books of the 20th century. "Their Eyes Were Watching God" brings to life a Southern love story with the wit and pathos found only in the writing of Zora Neale Hurston. Out of print for almost thirty years, due largely to initial audiences’ rejection of its strong black female protagonist, Hurston’s classic has since its 1978 reissue become perhaps the most widely read and highly acclaimed novel in the canon of African-American literature. The story follows Janie's journey from a voiceless teenage girl to a self-actualized woman through three marriages in the American South. Tune in to hear why this book is so beloved by the hosts. Cheers!*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!Moni:To all of those in the commentt section after Steven Miller’s wife said Liberal men were unattractive. No notes...well done!🙌🏽😂💜🎤Kat: To Indiana's own Michael Jackson.About the Book:https://www.zoranealehurston.com/books/their-eyes-were-watching-god/About the Author:https://www.zoranealehurston.com/about/Audio Book: approx 7 hours read by the Legendary Ruby Dee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Dee  Original Publication Year: 1937/ Original Publisher: J.B. Lippincott/ Genre: American Literature, Literary Fiction Setting: Central and southern Florida in the early 20th centuryPage Count: Typically 219 to 256 pages in modern paperback editions (e.g., Harper Perennial, Amistad) Current Primary Publisher: Amistad (an imprint of HarperCollins)  Writing Context: Written in seven weeks while Hurston was in Haiti.**Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at [email protected] with your book suggestions and "Stranger Than Fiction" stories; we would love to share them on the show!! Please reach out and let us know how we are doing!! You can find us online by clicking here 👉🏾 https://linktr.ee/Fabpod Please subscribe to www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.com to enjoy bonus content and weigh in on upcoming topics. Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you! 

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