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 The League of Extraordinary Readers | We’re Back! Summer Reads, Real-Life Romance Recs & MoreWe’re back from our summer break with a brand-new episode of The League of Extraordinary Readers! In this episode, we catch up on everything we’ve been reading and watching—from powerful books by Black authors to thought-provoking documentaries. Plus, we share real-life romance recommendations that go beyond the page. Whether you’re deep into your reading era or just looking for a new Black book community to vibe with, this is the episode for you!🎧 What We Cover in This Episode: • Books we read over the summer 📖 • Documentaries that made us think 🎬 • Romance recommendations with real-life flavor ❤️ • Why we love storytelling that centers Black lives and joy✨ Join the League:If you’re a reader who loves diverse stories, literary analysis, and a space that uplifts Black voices—welcome home.👇🏾 Drop your favorite summer reads in the comments!📌 Support the Show & Stay Connected:🎧 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:July’s Book Pick: The Weight by Jeff Boyd https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-weight-jeff-boyd/18667844bJess’s Pango Shop: Check it out!📖Books Mentioned:The Weight Blood at the RootBones at the CrossroadsSoundtrackThe Ghosts of Gwendolyn MontgomeryYou Made A Fool of Death with Your BeautyTar BabyGreat Black HopeMake Your Way HomeNo Sense In WishingA Girl Within a Girl Within a Girl24 Seconds from Now…Great Black HopeCaponeWashington BlackHarmattan SeasonSomadinaPet BitterEmergence and Ascendance Only For The WeekMeant To Love You Implied ConsentI Fucked Somebody’s WifeFreaked Out: This Is SingleThe Weekend Omnibus CutthroatViolent Little ThingFor His PleasureWhere Love Blooms📝Authors Mentioned:Victor LaValleDeesha PhilyawKiese LaymonDawnie WaltonCarrie R. MooreLawrence BurneyHanif Abdurraqib Irvin Weathersby Jr.📺TV Shows/Movie:Love IslandThe SandmanThe Poop CruiseAmerican Manhunt: Osama Bin LadenTitan: The Oceangate DisasterLand of BadGold & Greed: The Hunt For Fenn’s Treasure