White Kindred

🎙️ The League of Extraordinary Readers with Shelbey Monae & Jess is back with a lively, culture-forward conversation on books, publishing, and the evolving literary landscape.This week, we dive into urban fiction, representation, ARCs, and book marketing, unpacking how social media shapes reading trends and the book community. We also highlight recent book festivals, including the LA Book Festival, and discuss the rise of celebrity imprints in publishing.Plus, we honor Ernest J. Gaines in a special Praise For segment—reflecting on his life, legacy, and impact on African American literature, alongside comparisons to Zora Neale Hurston and James McBride.✨ Expect book recommendations, industry insights, and real conversations about where literature is headed next.Book Mentioned:The Hospital at the End of The WorldThe Johnson FourErasedThe Fervent WhitesThe Great Wherever YesteryearKindredBeloved ParadiseLoveA Guardian and A ThiefA Lesson Before DyingOf Love and DustBits and PiecesPignon Scorbion & the Barbershop DetectivesMurder in HaxfordSoundtrackMatriarchChapters00:00 Urban Fiction and Representation02:27 Personal Updates and Bookish Adventures06:24 Reading Challenges and Library Experiences09:15 Upcoming Interviews and Author Discussions12:07 The Role of ARCs in Book Promotion17:04 Trad Wives and Social Media Influences25:40 The Journey to Healthier Living29:14 Literary Reflections and Social Media Influences37:09 Celebrating Ernest J. Gaines and His Legacy45:01 Whoopi Goldberg's New Publishing Venture50:08 Family Matters: Milestones and Memories51:53 Literary Adventures: The LA Book Festival Experience56:48 Insights from the Festival: Youth and Literature01:02:27 Mama Tina: Family Dynamics and Humor01:07:44 Book Festivals: Future Plans and Reflections💬 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 Nikesha Williams IG: @nikesha_elise Nikesha’s Website: https://www.newwrites.com/ 🪩 Church Announcements:April Book Pick: https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-guardian-and-a-thief-oprah-s-book-club-a-novel-megha-majumdar/f0a2f151e6ca281c?ean=9780593804872&next=t#TheLeagueOfExtraordinaryReaders #BookPodcast #BlackLiterature #DiverseReaders #BookReviews