There Is Confusion| Jessie Redmon Fauset

🎙️ The League of Extraordinary Readers continues its Black History Month conversations with an in-depth discussion of There Is Confusion by Jessie Redmon Fauset.In this episode, we reflect on our Black History Month collaboration, our evolving reading journeys, and even a few behind-the-scenes technical difficulties. We dive deep into themes of classism, societal expectations, ambition, and character development—especially Joanna’s arc—and examine the novel’s pacing and cultural significance within early 20th-century Black literature.We close with thoughts on what worked, what surprised us, and what’s next on our reading list.✨ Perfect for readers interested in classic Black literature, thoughtful analysis, and intentional reading.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Technical Difficulties and Introduction02:27 Book Club Collaboration and Black History Month05:33 Personal Reading Experiences and Recommendations11:28 Discussion on Current Reads and Upcoming Books25:00 In-Depth Review of 'There is Confusion'27:01 The Journey to Chaos30:29 Navigating Relationships and Aspirations34:01 The Consequences of Actions35:58 The Struggles of Goodness in Society37:57 Corporate Realities and Personal Growth39:34 Reflections on Literature and Expectations45:52 Comparative Literature and Influences📚 Books & Topics Mentioned:There Is ConfusionThe Seven Daughters of DupreeTrinityAugust LaneThe WeddingBurn Down Master’s HouseThe True Confession of First Lady FreemanArt on My MindModel HomeOn Sundays She Picked FlowersCasualties of TruthYellow WifeSevenTherapy SessionSession TwoKinThe SalteatersGiovanni’s RoomCountry PlaceAnother CountryTheir Eyes Were Watching GodA More Perfect UnionInharmoniusTV Shows:My Strange AddictionsThe PittLove Is BlindA Knight of Seven KingdomsShrinking💬 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:March Book Pick: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-salt-eaters-toni-cade-bambara/16131820da64c6bc?ean=9780679740766&next=t #TheLeagueOfExtraordinaryReaders #BookPodcast #BlackLiterature #DiverseReaders #BookReviews