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In today's episode, Jay sits down with Bookstagrammer Mysia from BlackGirlBuJos to chat about holiday reading. Tune in to hear them discuss books they are excited to read this holiday season and some of their end-of-year- reading hopes. Mysia also shares her journey to content creation, gives tips on how to connect with book tours, and book suggestions for different types of readers. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 00:44 Immersion reading 5:28 Mysia's content journey 7:04 Reading YA novels 10:05 Creating diverse reading list suggestions 13:37 Joining book promotion tours 17:10 Favorite reading seasons 23:57 Reading set up and annotating 36:29 Holiday book recommendations 39:44 Cozy book recommendations 40:48 End of the year book recommendations 54:12 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 59:08 Final Thoughts 1:03:28 Books mentioned in this episode: I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming Mistlefoe by Kimberly Lemming This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings Chosen by a Vampire by Wynta Tyme The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin Bluford High series Author Tia Williams Author Kennedy Ryan Author Lamar Jones Author Kalynn Bayron Author Kimberly Lemming Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma Monsters Under Mistletoe - Holiday Anthology Second Chance Christmas by Jahquel J Christmas in Spite of You by K.C. Mills Author Beverly Jenkins A Christmas to Remember by Beverly Jenkins Indigo by Beverly Jenkins Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala A Novel Christmas by Charity Shane Only for the Holidays by Abiola Bello The Most Wonderful Time by Jayne Allen I'll Be Gone for Christmas by Georgia K. Boone The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna The House of Frank by Kay Synclaire Author Kennedy Ryan Author Kimberly Lemming Mismatched by Anne Camlin The Terrifying Tales of Vivian Vance by Josh Ulrich Author James Baldwin The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin Weirdo by Tony Weaver Jr. Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair The Grim Reaper's Lawyer by Mea Monique Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi Come Home Safe by Brian G. Buckmire The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna Where Your Eyes Linger by Dani M. Ward Tender Beasts Liselle Sambury Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi Hell's Diva by Anna J. All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: Episode 36. Reading and Exploring YA Novels + Books That Left A Mark Hear Our Voices Book Tour The Nerd Fam Colored Pages Book Tour Black Odyssey Media Episode 31. Writing Graphic Novels & Being a Weirdo With Author Tony Weaver Jr. Connect with today's guest:  Connect with Mysia on Instagram @blackgirlbujos Follow Mysia on TikTok @blackgirlbujos Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join our November buddy read discussion on Instagram for Bitter and Sweet by Rhonda McKnight. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with author J.S. Jasper to discuss her journey from a reader to a published author. They also talk about Jasper's latest novel, Perfectly Candid. Tune in to hear how Jasper approaches the writing process, where she draws inspiration, and what we can expect from her next. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 1:03 Author journey 6:29 The writing process 10:25 The editing process 20:56 About Perfectly Candid 26:24 Favorite scene 36:39 The books cover 39:53 What's next - Spring Awakening 42:14 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 45:44 Final thoughts 49:55 Books mentioned in this episode: A Love Most Fatal by Kath Richards Perfectly Candid by JS Jasper Bite Me Twice by JS Jasper Spring Awaking by JS Jasper Diamond Brother Series by Anthony Horowitz Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Connect with today's guest:  Connect with JS Jasper on Instagram @jsjsprwrts Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions  Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join our November buddy read discussion on Instagram for Bitter and Sweet by Rhonda McKnight. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Bridget to chat about her thoughts on finding joy in reading. Tune in to hear them discuss how Bridget creates a joyful reading experience and her unique approach to content creation. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 00:41 The joy of reading 12:09 Reading routines 17:00 Balancing heavy reads 23:30 Book expectations 28:59 Thoughts on tropes 32:36 Intention behind content 43:35 Book clubs and buddy reads 47:27 Final recommendations 50:46 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 54:31 Final Thoughts 1:00:47 Books mentioned in this episode: The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable The Attic Child by Lola Jaye Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson Clear Water by Nina The Reformatory by Tananarive Due Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin Author Kennedy Ryan Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen Author Beverly Jenkins Indigo by Beverly Jenkins I Did a New Thing by Tabitha Brown Reel by Kennedy Ryan The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali The Love Songs of W. E. B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers Well Read Black Girl by Glory Edim The Attic Child by Lola Jaye James by Percival Everett Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto Forget Me Not by Julie Soto A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin Finding Me by Viola Davis Wildflower by Aurora James Over the Influence by Joanna Jojo Levesque Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Connect with today's guest:  Connect with Bridget on Instagram @knotabookclub Follow Bridget on Fable Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions  Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join our November buddy-read discussion on Instagram for Bitter and Sweet by Rhonda McKnight. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay sits down with fellow content creator Schae Love to chat about romance series and their appreciation for the authors who write them. Tune in to hear them talk about the series that has captivated their hearts and share tips for using rating systems. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 00:43 Thoughts on popular books 19:57 Changes in reading habits 24:51 Introduction to romance reading 28:56 Series and interconnected standalones 41:07 Buddy reading 48:25 Star rating systems 50:32 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 1:02:22 Final Thoughts 1:07:19 Books mentioned in this episode: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Author Cassandra Clare Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rea Around the Way Girl by Taraji P. Henson We're Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle Union Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish The Twisted Series by Ana Huang So Not Meant To Be by Meghan Quinn A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover Verity by Colleen Hoover Author Freida McFadden The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah Disappearing Acts by Terry McMillan Flyy Girl by Omar Tyree Midnight by Sister Souljah A Deeper Love Inside by Sister Souljah Life After Death by Sister Souljah Filthy Rich Vampires by Geneva Lee Artifacts of Ouranos Series (Trials of the Sun Queen) by Nisha J. Tuli Just for The Summer by Abby Jimenez So Not Meant To Be by Meghan Quinn Bridesmaid Undercover by Meghan Quinn Bridesmaid for Hire by Meghan Quinn Twisted Lies by Ana Huang A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson The Brutal Birthright Series (Brutal Prince) by Sophie Lark The Kingmaker Series by Sophie Lark Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn A Love Like the Sun by Riss M. Neilson Seven Days in June by Tia Williams Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett The Rokesby's Series by Julia Quinn So Not Meant To Be by Meghan Quinn I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: Girl What's Up With That Podcast CAWPILE Rating System The Read Joy System Relatability, Enjoyment, Atmosphere, Depth Journey, Originality, Yearning Connect with today's guest:  Connect on Instagram @schaelove Follow on TikTok @schaelove Schae Love social links Final Thoughts:  Shop the Cover Snob's Special Editions Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join our November buddy read discussion on Instagram for Bitter and Sweet by Rhonda McKnight. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with debut author O'Junea Brown. They are chatting about her journey to becoming an author and what inspired her first novel, A Fate of Onyx & Ivory. They also discuss O'Junea's writing process and the joys and challenges of self-publishing. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 00:44 Author journey 5:21 Dealing with imposter syndrome 10:05 Authors writing process 14:06 Being a published author 22:39 About A Fate of Onyx & Ivory 24:03 The next books in the series 41:44 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 44:18 Final Thoughts 46:53 Books mentioned in this episode: The Canary Cowards by Jescie Hall Living Legend by Allie Shante A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Mass Spare by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien Twilight by Stephenie Meyer That Sik Luv by Jescie Hall Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: The Last Chapter Bookshop Sinners and Stardust Book Harvest Boozy Book Tour C2E2 Writers Block  Connect with today's guest:  Connect with O'Junea on Instagram @fit.and.fiction Purchase A Fate of Onyx & Ivory on Amazon, Bookshop.org, or Barnes & Noble Visit the Author's Website  Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join our September buddy read discussion on Instagram or the Geneva App for Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond For inquiries please email [email protected] Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast

In today's episode, you'll be listening to a buddy-read discussion on The Color of Law. This book explores the historical laws and policies that enforced racial segregation in America. Tune in to hear Jay and the other book club members chat about their personal experiences with these types of zoning laws, white flight, and gentrification. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:40 Knowledge and experience with housing segregation 01:53 White Flight 12:02 Proximity to whiteness 20:40 Zoning of Black neighborhoods 23:45 Freeway and transportation segregation 27:12 Housing segregation and the HOA 35:30 2008 Housing Crisis 43:58 Tips for reading & final thoughts 48:34 Closing credits 50:50 Books mentioned in this episode: The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join our September buddy read discussion on Instagram or the Geneva App for Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. For inquiries please email [email protected] Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast 

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Bree to chat about exploring the different genres of YA novels. Tune in to hear them discuss their thoughts on representation in this category. They also touch on how best to approach reading YA novels and the books that have left a lasting impression on them. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 00:43 Memorable YA reads 12:00 Having empathy for YA characters 15:24 YA author appreciation 25:41 Thoughts on representation in YA novels today 29:52 Bree's favorite YA books 36:17 Annotating in books 41:16 Book recommendations 43:13 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 51:42 Final thoughts 58:00 Books mentioned in this episode: Sleep Like Death by Kalynn Bayron Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron My Dear Henry: A Jekyll & Hyde Remix by Kalynn Bayron You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron Children of Anarchy and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi This Side of Home by Renée Watson Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington City of Bones (Shadow Hunter Series) by Cassandra Clare Love Radio by Ebony Ladelle Author Elise Bryant Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant Reggie and Delilah's Year of Falling by Elise Bryant Author Angie Thomas The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas On The Come Up by Angie Thomas Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi The Revolution of Birdie Randolph by Brandy Colbert All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah Children of Anarchy and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi Nothing Like The Movies by Lynn Painter Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter Finding Me by Viola Davis Legendborn by Tracy Deonn The Davenports by Krystal Marquis Kindred by Octavia Butler The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson You've Been Served by Kristen Alicia All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Connect with today's guest:  Follow Bree on Instagram @breesbookshelf_ Follow Bree on TikTok @breesbookshelf_ Connect with Bree on GoodReads Stay up to date with all Bree's reading and life journey   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join our September buddy discussion on Instagram or the Geneva App for Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. For inquiries please email [email protected] Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast 

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagramer Aleka from @actbookshelf to talk about the journey of getting back into reading after taking a hiatus. Tune in to hear them discuss the books that reignited Aleka's love of reading and the challenges of finding new authors and genres to explore. They also chat about the inspiration behind her new bookish Instagram account. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 2:51 Dyslexia and Aleka's reading journey 19:05 Exploring different genres 24:03 Thriller book suggestions 27:32 Setting reading goals 35:37 Tracking the books you read 41:47 Historical fiction books 45:16 Reading with book clubs 49:08 Starting a Bookstagram 53:43 Final book recommendations 58:16 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 1:04:53 Final thoughts 1:09:26 Books mentioned in this episode: Author Eric Jerome Dickey Author Sister Souljah Author Zane Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan Block Shot by Kennedy Ryan The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein Power Moves by Sarah Jakes Roberts The Power of Moments by Dan Heath and Chip Heath You Are Always Mine by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy Author Christina Lauren The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray Women Evolve Sarah Jakes Roberts Do The New You by Steven Furtick The Good Ones Are Taken by Taj McCoy Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell by Taj McCoy Outdrawn by Deanna Grey Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D Jackson White Smoke by Tiffany D Jackson When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole 101 Essays That Will Change Your Life by Brianna Wiest Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop The Reformatory by Tananarive Due The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Transcendent Kingdom Yaa Gyasi Hood Feminist by Mikki Kendall Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan Seven Days In June by Tia Williams Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks Do The New You by Steven Furtick Rest Is Resistance by Tricia Hersey Not Without Laughter by Langston Hughes This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)? by Jay Ellis The Babysitters Club by Ann M. Martin Fighting for Our Friendships by Danielle Jackson All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: Podcast Episode - The Personal Librarian Discussion The Photograph movie The Nap Ministry Connect with today's guest:  Aleka's Bookish Instagram account - @actbookshelf Aleka's Instagram account - @naturallyact Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our September buddy read of Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode Jay is sitting down with fellow Booksagrammer Shonna to chat about the joy of buddy reading. Shonna is an avid reader with the preferred genres of fantasy, romance, and dark academia and participates in several buddy reads monthly. Tune in to hear their thoughts on how buddy reading and getting different perspectives enhances the reader experience. Shonna also gives fantasy book recommendations for all types of readers. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro 0:58 Reading from your TBR 8:37 Current reads 16:16 Reading with others 21:41 Budding reading Lore of the Wilds 38:18 Giving authors second chances 42:29 Fantasy favorites and recommendations 50:41 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 1:07:45 Final Thoughts 1:16:51 Books mentioned in this episode: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer City of Bones (Shadow Hunter Series) by Cassandra Clare Lord of the Flies by William Golding The Ever King by LJ Andrews Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Rookie Recovery by Lex Easton Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston The City of Brass (The Daevabad Trilogy) by S. A. Chakraborty Red Rising by Pierce Brown Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri An Ember in the Ashes Sabaa Tahir Kaikeyi by Vista Patel Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Elantris by Brandon Sanderson When in Rome by Sarah Adams The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert A Girl Like Her by Talia Hibbert The Three Billy Goats Gruff by P C Asbjornsen Work For It by Talia Hibbert All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Connect with today's guest:  Connect with Shonna on Instagram @shonnareads Follow Shonna on GoodReads Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our September buddy read of Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer and dark romance lover, Yaniris. They are chatting about reading romance books with dark and spicy themes. Tune in to hear them talk about how to identify potentially triggering content and books they suggest for all types of readers. Due to the subject matter, this episode is intended for mature audiences (18+). The subjects, books, and themes mentioned in this episode could be potentially triggering for some listeners.  What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Episode content warning 0:55 Guest intro and current reads 1:59 Being a mood reader vs. planned reader 8:10 Thoughts on what dark romance 10:53 Reading why-choose romances 17:51 Genre favorites 28:37 Balancing trigger warnings 31:11 Exploring the term "dark romance" 34:07 Are all dark romances full of smut? 43:14 Reading retellings, paranormal, and monster romances 48:15 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 1:12:40 Final Thoughts 1:21:04 Books mentioned in this episode: Crying in the Bathroom by Erika L. Sánchez Come Out, Come Out by Alexia Onyx Born a Crime by Trevor Noah A Promised Land by Barack Obama This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan Haunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton Industrial November on Tour Series by Ofelia Martinez Heartless Heathens by Santana Knox Give Me More by Sara Cate Author Zane Author Kennedy Ryan Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan The Book of Azrael by Amber Nicole Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti The Vampire Diaries by L. J. Smith The Book of Azrael by Amber Nicole I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St Clair A Touch of Chaos by Scarlett St Clair Author Katee Robert Neon Gods Series by Katee Robert The Dragons Bride by Katee Robert That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming Desperate Measures by Katee Robert Author H.D. Carlton Author Santana Knox The Dark Place by Britney S. Lewis Little Women by Louisa M. Alcott Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron Amari and the Knight Brothers by B. B. Alston The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory The Sacrifice by Rin Chupeco A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks Flowers in the Attic by VC Andrews The Ugly Cry by Danielle Henderson Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Dominicana by Angie Cruz Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Connect with today's guest:  Connect with Yaniris on Instagram @rulerof_booksandfantasy Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our September buddy read of Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, you'll be listening to a buddy-read discussion on Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana De La Rosa. Tune in to hear Jay and the other book club members chat about their thoughts on this book, what they learned, and the impression it left on them. Please keep in mind that this episode will contain spoilers. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Reading Historical Romance 2:04 The French Occupation in Mexico 3:10 Liana De La Rosa's writing 4:18 Historical references + feminism themes 8:29 Thoughts on the characters + overall story 13:35 Listing to the story on audio + the next books 30:36 Final thoughts and ratings 39:05 Books mentioned in this episode: Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana De La Rosa Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn Author Beverly Jenkins Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De La Rosa Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Escaping Mr. Rochester (Jane Eyre Remix) by L. L. McKinney A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our September buddy read of Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with author Tony Weaver Jr. to talk about his new graphic novel, Weirdo, which tackles bullying and mental health themes. Tune in to hear them chat about Tony's journey to becoming an author and the inspiration behind Weirdo. They also discuss Tony's writing process, the importance of representation in literature, and the impact of storytelling for young readers. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro 1:50 Current reads and shows 6:24 The intention behind Weirdo 14:33 Writing mental health representation for young readers 19:50 Finding your weird community 25:41 Writing a Graphic Novel 28:23 The illustration process 39:56 How to support the release of Weirdo 46:28 Importance of pre-orders 50:20 Final Thoughts 52:35 Books mentioned in this episode: Weirdo by Tony Weaver Jr. Talli, Daughter of the Moon by Sourya This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose Princess Jellyfish by Akiko Higashimura The Bluford Series The War for Art by Steven Pressfield Ouran High School Host Club by Bisco Hatori All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: Weird Enough Productions Nichijou by Keiichi Arawi Connect with today's guest:  Pre-order Weirdo on Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, or Amazon  Connect with Tony on Instagram and TikTok (@TonyWeaverJr) Follow Tony on Youtube (@TonyWeaverJr) Visit online at www.tonyweaverjr.com Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our September buddy read of Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

The podcast is back! After a few weeks off, we're back and excited to bring you new episodes every Monday. In today's episode, Jay is chatting with her sister Janette to do a mid-year check-in on their reading goals. Tune in to hear them discuss the books they've loved and what they hope their reading life will look like for the remainder of the year. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 3:55 General thoughts on our reading so far 5:56 Being introduced to new authors and content creators 8:30 Recapping on our reading goals 14:07 Reading nonfiction 21:34 Janette's new Booksatagram account 24:18 Other thoughts on nonfiction books 27:09 Books we hope to read soon 34:55 Lightning Round - Mid-Year Freakout 39:03 Final Thoughts 55:43   Books mentioned in this episode: The Thing About Home by Rhonda McKnight Triple Sec by Tj Alexander The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan All About Love by Bell Hooks Communion by Bell Hooks Salvation by Bell Hooks The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein The Broken Earth Trilogy by N. K. Jemisin The Brothers Curse Saga by Christine M. Germain Blackguard by R. S. Cobb The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter Dracula by Bram Stoker Carmela by Sheridan Le Fanu Author Jane Austin Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez Author Nikki Payne Pride and Protest by Nikki Payne Sex, Lies and Sensibility by Nikki Payne Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé One Week in Paradise by Anise Starre Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi Collide by Bal Khabra Powerless by Lauren Roberts The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi The Hoops Series by Kennedy Ryan Restore Me by J. L. Seegars Revive Me by J. L. Seegars Jade City by Fonda Lee Oathbound by Tracy Deonn Silver Under Nightfall by Rin Chupeco All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: Episode #6 - Reading Goals for the New Year Cover Snob Book Box Follow Shawnaci on Instagram and YouTube Follow Ann Marie on Instagram (AmAboutBooks) Episode #26. Reading LGBTQ+ and Diverse Stories with Ann Marie Follow Shelby on Instagram (BooksWith_Shelby) The Story Wanderer on Instagram (TheStoryWanderer) Follow Jananie on Instagram (ThisStoryAnitOver) Reel - JayJay's TBR cart progress The Ripped Bodice in Brooklyn LA Times Festival of Books Follow Detonation Crenshaw on Instagram Follow Elliot Brooks on YouTube Six Crimson Cranes - UK Cover Satisfiction Book Box Connect with today's guest:  Follow Janette on Instagram (BookishBraggs) Shop Cover Snob: Shop current special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our September buddy read of Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

It's time for our summer podcast break. Don't fear, new epsides will resume in a few weeks. Today, Jay also shares a quick and exciting announcement with you so make sure you listen to full audio clip. Wishing everyone a wonderful reading adventure until we meet again! Links mentioned in this episode: Send Jay podcast suggestions via email ([email protected]) Send Jay podcast suggestions on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Grab the Cover Snob special edition of A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams. Follow Satisfiction Box on Instagram Shop Satisfiction's special editions Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our June - July buddy read of The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay is joined by her book bestie Brittany to discuss their shared love of reading celebrity books and memoirs. Tune in to hear them chat about what elements they look for in these stories and how they go about rating and recommending them.  What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 2:06 Reading Celebrity Memoirs 11:27 Should we always expect dramatic stories 16:50 Rating celebrity memoirs 24:24 Listening to memoirs on audio 38:56 Favorite memoirs 42:28 Reflection on Obama's books 58:06 Final thoughts and book recommendations 1:03:40 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 1:14:52 Books mentioned in this episode: Bride by Ali Hazelwood Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine The Blood Trials by N. E. Davenport The Divergent Series by Veronica Roth Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker Blood Justice by Terry J. Benton-Walker Just as I Am by Cicely Tyson My Name Is Barbra by Barbra Streisand A Promised Land by Barack Obama The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones The Woman in Me by Britney Spears Spare by Prince Harry I'm Glad My Mom Died Jennette McCurdy The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey More Myself by Alicia Keys The Mother of Black Hollywood by Jenifer Lewis Born a Crime by Trevor Noah #Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso Brazen by Julia Heart Life in Motion by Misty Copeland Dear Black Girls by A'Ja Wilson Life in Motion (Young Readers Version) by Misty Copeland Becoming by Michelle Obama More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth I Am These Truths by Sunny Hostin Will by Will Smith Worthy by Jada Pinkett Smith Walking with the Wind by John Lewis A Man Called White by Water White My Own Words by Ruth Bader Ginsburg The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X Bits and Pieces by Whoopi Goldberg I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai Solito by Javier Zamora Votes of Confidence by Jeff FLetcher Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Beverly Daniel Tatum Ana María and the Fox by Liana De La Rosa All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Connect with today's guest:  Follow Brittany on Instagram @britt.kirkland .  Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs . Join us on the Geneva App for our June - July buddy read of The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay is chatting with fellow Bookstagrammer Tori from @readnoted. They're talking about the inspiration behind Tori's monthly themed TBR (to be read) list, how she selects books to focus on, and her self-proclaimed title as a Literary Hype Girl. They also discuss the intention behind Tori's monthly newsletter, which includes reading recommendations and book-themed playlists. What we talked about:  Episode intro + housekeeping 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 2:33 Planning monthly TBR lists 20:58 Curating monthly bookish playlists 30:44 Listening to music as you read 33:29 Favorite reading playlists 37:57 Go to reading genre 42:24 Being a literary hype girl 48:31 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 1:00:26 Final Thoughts 1:09:37 Books mentioned in this episode: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Seven Days in June by Tia Williams Author Kennedy Ryan Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin When Crack Was King by Donovan X Ramsey The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa Real Americans by Rachel Khong Goodbye Vitamins by Rachel Khong Biting the Hand by Julia Lee Making a Scene by Constance Wu Author S. A. Cosby Sympathy of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb Gathering of Waters by Bernice L. McFadden Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby Gathering of Waters by Bernice L. McFadden Wildflower by Aurora James When Crack Was King by Donovan X Ramsey Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey How The Word Is Passed by Clint Smith The God of Good Looks by Breanne MC Ivor The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan Hold My Girl by Charlene Carr Three Girls from Bronzeville by Dawn Turner The Upcycled Self by Tariq Trotter The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan Sympathy of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin Author Octavia Butler Dawn by Octavia Butler A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler Kindred by Octavia Butler   All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: Listen to the Read+Noted playlists on Spotify Listen to the Read+Noted playlists on Apple Connect with today's guest:  Follow Tori on Instagram @readnoted Sign up for Tori's newsletter HERE   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our June - July buddy read of The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Bri from @briisbooked to chat about reading books that evoke strong emotions. Tune in to listen to them chat about the books that have given them a range of emotions and how those emotions enhance their reading experience. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 1:18 Exploring new genres 5:06 Books that make us emotional 17:06 What makes a 5 star read 19:30 Having strong reactions to books 24:51 Reading historical stories from the Black perspective 27:16 Our favorite emotional books + recommendations 36:20 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 1:00:02 Final thoughts 1:07:45 Books mentioned in this episode: All The Lonely People by Mike Gayle Next of Kin by Kia Abdullah Not So Perfect Strangers by L.S. Stratton One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole The Good Ones Are Taken by Taj McCoy Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse A Love Song For Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates The American Queen by Vanessa Miller Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez All The Lonely People by Mike Gayle All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir An Ember in the Ashes Series by Sabaa Tahir Hurricane Summer by Asha Ashanti Bromfield Author Tracy Brown Hold You Down by Tracy Brown The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers When I Think of You by Myah Ariel Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride Deacon King Kong by James McBride Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston The Attic Child by Lola Jaye Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Black Girl You Are Atlas by Renée Watson All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: The National Book Festival Sybil the movie Split the movie Frankie and Alice the movie The Currently Reading Podcast Connect with today's guest:  Follow Bri on Instagram @briisbooked Follow Bri on Goodreads and/or StoryGraph Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our May - June buddy read of The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein For inquiries please email [email protected] Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast 

Happy Pride Month! In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Ann Marie to talk about LGBTQ+ books, representation, and reading diverse stories. Tune in to hear them chat about Ann Marie's favorite books, authors, and her passion for highlighting these stories on her platform. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 1:47 Books that Ann Marie is excited about 20:12 Being a champion for queer stories 25:02 Reading different types of LGBTQ+ stories 29:47 "Reading diversity is a joy, it's not a chore" 34:21 Finding exciting stories to read 36:11 Utilizing our libraries and requesting diverse stories 41:24 Thoughts on diversifying your shelf 43:46 Discussion on tropes and contemporary romance 53:59 Book recommendations 01:00:42 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 01:09:21 Books mentioned in this episode: A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King Devourer of Men by Nikki St. Crowe The Vicious Lost Boys Series by Nikki St. Crowe Darling Girl by Liz Michalski Napkins & Other Distractions by M. A. Wardell Teacher in Love Series by M.A. Wardell Mistletoe & Mishigas by M.A. Wardell Author TJ Alexander The Shadow Cabinet by Juno Dawson The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston Legondborn by Tracy Deonn Author Emily Henry My Dear Henry by Kalynn Bayron This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa Mistletoe & Mishigas by M.A. Wardell Author Olivia Dade The Spoiler Alert Series by Olivia Dade All the Feels by Olivia Dade Mantras & Minotaurs by Ashley Bennett Author M.A. Wardell Author TJ Alexander Author Ashley Bennett Author Gabe Cole Nova Samantha Allen Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen Outdrawn by Deanna Grey Sundial by Catriona Ward Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne Skater Boy by Anthony Nerada The Truthspoken Heir by Novae Caelum The Chemist Stephenie Meyer Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa Cinder by Marissa Meyer Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: TikToker teaching himself to read Episode 17. Reading BIPOC Stories Bookstagrammer @shonnareads Connect with today's guest:  Follow Ann Marie on Instagram Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our June - June buddy read of The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Join my email list as to be the first to hear about the special project I've been working on for romance lovers. Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

If you are a lover of romance, or looking to read more from the genre, then this episode is for you. Today Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Niah to chat about their shared love of romance books. Tune in to hear them discuss what attracted them to the genre, their favorite books, and what authors they can't get enough of! What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 1:28 Requesting and reading ARCs 8:00 Books that sparked Niah's love of romance 12:14 Reading young adult romances 13:39 Romance elements that we love 21:28 Discussion on tropes 31:37 Reading based on your mood and vibes 39:10 BIPOC romance authors 41:36 Romance book recommendations 46:24 Niah's Etsy store 54:54 Lightning round - There's a book for that 58:56 Books mentioned in this episode: Author Emily Giffin The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux by M. J. Robotham The Good Ones Are Taken by Taj McCoy Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell by Taj McCoy Zora Books Her Happily Ever After by Taj McCoy A Love Song for Riki Wilde by Tia Williams This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert Love Radio by Ebony Ladelle Reggie and Delilah's Year of Falling by Elise Bryant Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks Author Zane Author Eric Jerome Dickey Author Carl Weber Author Mary Monroe Author Beverly Jenkins Destiny's Embrace (The Destiny Series) by Beverly Jenkins Rebel by Beverly Jenkins Indigo by Beverly Jenkins Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan Author Christina Lauren Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren The Paradise Problem - Newest book by Christina Lauren The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez Author Scarlett St Clair A Touch of Darkness (Hades and Persephone retelling) by Scarlett St Clair Clause and Effect by Piper Rayne Forget Me Not by Julie Soto The Brutal Birthright Series by Sophie Lark Broken Vow by Sophie Lark Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark Kingmakers Series by Sophie Lark Author Kristina Forest The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan Women of Good Fortune by Sophie Wan Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen The Partner Plot by Kristina Forest The Bromance Book Club Series by Lyssa Kay Adams Reel by Kennedy Ryan Reggie and Delilah's Year of Falling by Elise Bryant Hold You Down by Tracy Brown Brooklyn by Tracy Brown Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby 32 Candles by Ernessa T. Carter A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini Kiss and Spell by Celestine Martin A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas The House in the Cerulean Sea by Tj Klune The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley It's Elementary by Elise Bryant Author Elizabeth Acevedo All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: Something Borrowed Movie  Connect with today's guest:  Follow Niah on Instagram @niahraereads Check out Niah's Etsy Store Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our May - June buddy read of The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Bianca to chat about exploring new and indie authors. Tune in to hear how Bianca has discovered new favorite books and her passion for sharing works from indie authors.   What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 1:59 Our reading taste 8:51 Exploring the library 15:58 Exploring different types of authors and reading ARCs 17:52 Finding similar and indie authors 26:36 Reading epic fantasies 34:36 Bianca's reason for starting a Bookstagram 42:13 New favorite authors 48:22 Final book recommendations 51:49 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 54:06 Final Thoughts 01:06:28   Books mentioned in this episode: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno Dear Vicky by Octavia Grant Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera Bridgerton - The Duke and I (Book 1) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Books by Talia Hibbert An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir Blackguard by R. S. Cobb Rising by Nelle Nikole Ecos of War by Nelle Nikole Living Legend by Allie Shante The Brother's Curse Saga by Christine M. Germain Author John Gwynne The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne The Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne The Fury of the Gods by John Gwynne Malice - The Faithful and the Fallen Series by John Gwynne The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin Author AJ Kelley The Inevitability Of: Death's Gate by Neka Marie We Are the Origin by C. M. Lockhart Author Jessica Cage In the House of Transcendence by Amanda Ross The Vampire Diaries by L. J. Smith Author Britney S. Lewis The Dark Place by Britney S. Lewis Blood Moon by Britney S. Lewis Sociopath by Patric Gagne The City of Brassy (The Daevabad Trilogy) by S.A. Chakraborty Author Tananarive Due The Reformatory by Tananarive Due The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury Blood Sisters by Vanessa Lillie The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St James Don't Call Me Crazy by Octavia Grant The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang Avatar: The Last Airbender by Bryan Koneitzko All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.    Other links mentioned in this episode: Netgalley Britney S. Lewis on Instagram   Connect with today's guest:  Follow Bianca on Instagram @b.ham.reads Follow on StoryGraph and GoodReads   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our May read of Ana Maria And The Fox by Liana De La Rosa. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Be sure to join the email list. Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

Around here we like thick books (books over 500 pages). But if you aren't used to reading books of that size, they can be a little intimidating. In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with Bookstagrammer Stephany to chat about reading books with large page counts. Tune in to hear them talk about why they love thick books, how they approach reading them, and books they'd suggest picking up. Also - There is an exciting announcement coming soon. Be sure to join the email list to be the first to hear the news. What we talked about:  Episode intro 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 1:10 Wanting to see older and diverse protagonists in books 8:10 Reading books with large page counts 13:07 What is considered a thick book 30:38 Thick books and series 36:24 The Shadowhunter Series by Cassandra Clare 49:39 Other book recommendations 53:40 Annotating and our reading styles 57:24 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 01:08:59 Final Thoughts 01:15:44 Books mentioned in this episode: Androne by Dwain Worrell Essence and Runes by Taylor Lynn Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty Pucking Around by Emily Rath Pucking Wild by Emily Rath The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander War Against All Puerto Ricans by Nelson A. Denis Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones The Shadowhunter Series by Cassandra Clare The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare The Last Hours Series by Cassandra Clare Faking with Benefits by Lily Gold An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Legendborn by Tracy Deonn City of Bones by Cassandra Clare Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare The Wicked Powers Trilogy by Cassandra Clare These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong A Court of Thrones and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood Series) by JR Ward Game of Thrones Series by George R. R. Martin A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams American King by Sierra Simone Priest Series by Sierra Simone American Queen (New Camelot series) by Sierra Simone Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampire series) by Chloe Neill Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria Babel by R. F. Kuang All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: Pizza Hut Book It Reading Program Instagram post about big books Author Brandon Sanderson Connect with today's guest:  Follow Stephany on Instagram @booksteantravel Check out Stephany's book reviews online at www.loveleighly.com Follow Stephany on Storygraph and/or GoodReads Check out Stephany's Pango Store Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our May read of Ana Maria And The Fox by Liana De La Rosa For inquiries please email [email protected]  Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast

In today's episode, Jay is joined by fellow Bookstagrammer Amber and they're chatting about the joy of collecting special edition books. Tune in to learn how Amber started building her collection and tips on how you can start adding copies of your favorite books to your personal library. Also - There is an exciting announcement coming soon. Be sure to join the email list to be the first to hear the news. What we talked about:  Intro and announcement 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 1:35 Taking aesthetically pleasing book photos 10:37 Collecting special editions + styling your shelves 15:43 Special edition book boxes 22:45 The lack of diversity in the industry 28:34 Finding special editions online 37:12 How to get started with collecting special editions 43:51 Book journaling 54:19 Lightning Round - There's a book for that 01:08:57 Books mentioned in this episode: Infinity Alchemist by Kacen Callender The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker The Blood Trials by N. E. Davenport Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron My Dear Henry by Kalynn Bayron Forth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop Faebound by Saara El-Arifi Sing Me To Sleep by Gabi Burton The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang Forged By Blood by Ehigbor Okosun Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi Infinity Alchemist by Kacen Callender A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan Holes by Louis Sachar Addy - The American Girl Doll All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: Preset from Analeigh Sbrana Booked and Busy on YouTube Satisfiction Book Box Book of the Month Author Kalynn Bayron Hoops Series by Kennedy Ryan - Special Editions Author Beverly Jenkins Pango Books Mercari Books Fairyloot Book Box Illumicrate Book Box Fox & Wit Book Box Dazzling Book Box Page And Wick (UK) Book Shop Author N. K. Jemisin Happy Planner Bookish Signs on Instagram Custom Sprayed Edges Ink Stone Books Connect with today's guest:  Follow Amber on Instagram @amber.imagines Check out the books Amber has on Pango Connect with Amber on Storygraph Look out for Amber's book clog coming soon! Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our May read of Ana Maria And The Fox by Liana De La Rosa. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, you'll be listening to a buddy-read discussion on Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall. This book addresses the blind spots within the feminist movement. Tune in to hear Jay and the other book club members chat about their thoughts on this book, what they learned, and the impression it left on them. What we talked about:  Intro 00:00  First impressions of the book 1:31 Our thoughts on feminism and the book 4:14 Where we think feminism is today 13:32 The importance of knowing history 24:08 Discussion about history and what we felt the book lacked 28:35 Discussion on what our parents taught us about race and history 40:41 Our star rating 49:31 Books mentioned in this episode: Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall How The Word Is Passed by Clint Smith When Crack Was King by Donovan X Ramsey When They Call You a Terrorist by Patrisse Cullors Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.    Other links mentioned in this episode: Reading BIPOC Stories + Getting Comfortable With The Uncomfortable - Episode # 17 The Fearless Funds Info on Rachel Dolezal Info on Brett Kavanaugh Info on Anita Hill   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our May read of Ana Maria And The Fox by Liana De La Rosa. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

Do you ever feel like you're on a never-ending quest for the perfect read? And that "popular" books don't always live up to the hype? We know that feeling all too well. Today Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Kina to talk about how to discover your unique reading taste. Tune in to hear them discuss their reading preferences and share tips to help you find new books that you'll love. What we talked about:  About today's episode 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 2:38 Finding your reading taste 7:21 Sharing negative book reviews 20:17 Utilizing the library 23:03 Kina's reading style 25:21 Books that surprised Kina 32:39 Tips for figuring out your reading taste 38:38 Book recommendations from Kina 44:22 Lightning Round - There's A Book For That 45:49 Books mentioned in this episode: Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez Perfect Little Lives by Amber & Danielle Brown The Family She Found by Lauren Lacey Verity by Colleen Hoover Happy Place by Emily Henry Funny Story by Emily Henry Carved In Scars by Elle Mitchell Sign of the Slayer by Sharina Harris The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan The Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes Never Never by Colleen Hoover Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers Charlotte's Web by Kate DiCamillo Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote Girls with Bad Reputations by Xio Axelrod Nikki Chronicles by Cherayla Dear Vicky by Octavia Grant All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: Author Emily Henry Author Kennedy Ryan Netgalley Pango Books Connect with today's guest:  Follow Kina on Instagram @litnlisten Follow Kina on TikTok @litnlisten Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs. Join us on the Geneva App for our May read of Ana Maria And The Fox by Liana De La Rosa. For inquiries please email [email protected]. Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

This week on What Ya Reading? we're jumping into the exciting and sometimes tense world of Black horror and thriller novels. Jay sat down fellow Bookstagrammer Chanel to chat about some of the books they've been loving in this genre. They also chat about what attracts them to the horror and thriller genre and the elements they look for when picking up these books. What we talked about:  About today's episode 00:00 Guest intro and current reads 1:37 What attracts us to Black horror and thriller novels 6:25 Recent Black thriller and horror reads 9:59 The connection between dark academia and thrillers 20:50 Going into books blind (without reading the synopsis) 28:56 Other Black thrillers and horror recommendations 31:52 Reading gothic books 37:11 Other BIPOC book thriller recommendations 44:36 Our desire to share diverse book options online 48:15 Lighting Round - There's A Book For That 57:49 Books mentioned in this episode: The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson Lakewood by Megan Giddings A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson Jackal by Erin E. Adams I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington Babel by R. F. Kuang Yellowface by R. F. Kuang The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio The Undead Truth of Us by Britney S. Lewis House of Cotton by Monica Brashears Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia None of This is True by Lisa Jewell My Dear Henry by Kalynn Bayron You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron Things We Do In The Dark by Jennifer Hillier Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai Forth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr Seuss The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell The Martian by Andy Weir Dune by Frank Herbert Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: Narrator from The Weight of Blood - Karen Malina White The movie Black Swan Britney S. Lewis on TikTok and Instagram Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia Connect with today's guest:  Follow Chanel on Instagram @chanels.library Follow Fiction Fanatics Podcast on Instagram @fictionfanaticspod Listen to Fiction Fanatics Podcast on Spotify or Apple Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our March read of Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

Sometimes a book makes you feel seen. In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with her friend Leah to talk about The Garden Within by Anita Phillips; a book that connects nature, science, and spirituality. Tune in to hear them chat about their main takeaways from the book and how it made them both feel seen. They also talk about the concept of being the "strong woman" and the pressure to continue to "just keep moving forward".   What we talked about:  Episode intro - 00:00 Guest and topic intro - 1:56 Book setup - 10:10 First impression of the book - 20:20 The practice of "just keep moving forward" - 25:43 The integration of science, nature, and spirituality - 41:26 The struggle of being the "strong woman" - 42:02 Lighting round game - There's A Book For That - 55:45   Books mentioned in this episode: The Garden Within by Anita Phillips The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones Hey Friend: 100 Ways to Connect with 100 People in 100 Days by Keisha Mabry Satisfied: Finding Hope, Joy, and Contentment Right Where You Are by Alyssa Bethke Dog Man by Dav Pilkey Profit First by Mike Michalowicz We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers More: Do More of What Makes You Feel Alive by Kobi Yamada How Are You Really by Jenna Kutcher Managing Your Emotions by Joyce Meyers The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.    Other links mentioned in this episode: Episode with Shanell - 7. Reading Big Magic + Books That Spark Creativity Orange Collab podcast episode - Making Friends as an Adult   Connect with today's guest:  Connect with Leah on Instagram @leahhall.co Find Leah online at leahhall.co   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our March read of Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman For inquiries please email [email protected] Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast 

In today's episode, Jay is chatting with a friend and fellow book club member Rissa about reading from BIPOC narratives and how it has impacted their worldview. Tune in to hear them chat about how they've had to get comfortable with being uncomfortable when reading certain stories. They also talk about how they lean on books to expose them to different narratives and how Rissia uses books to teach her children about racial injustices.  What we talked about:  Rissia's recent reads Finding impactful and educational narratives to read Reading stories even when they are uncomfortable Finding books that also portray joy  Utilizing the book community to help process as we read Educating kids on racial injustices and having tough conversations Books mentioned in this episode: Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone A Promised Land by Barack Obama Freedom Is a Constant Struggle by Angela Y. Davis The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini Something Happened In Our Town Marianne Celano and Marietta Collins The Colors We Share by Angélica Dass The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton In Order to Live by Yeonmi Park and Maryanne Vollers One in a Millennial by Kate Kennedy Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech The Giver by Lois Lowry Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor Zlata's Diary by Zlata Filipovic Beloved By Toni Morrison Indigo by Beverly Jenkins Rebel by Beverly Jenkins The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Dracula by Bram Stoker The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.    Other links mentioned in this episode: Daisy Jones & the Six TV show on Amazon Libby App Hoopla App Author Beverly Jenkins Connect with today's guest:  Follow Rissa on Instagram @rissagunderson Follow Rissa's home decor account @our_mountain_retreat   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our March read of Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

Finding the time to read in busy seasons can be difficult. We can't always plan for the busy moments but as we learn about our reading style we can find ways to adapt to those seasons. This week on the podcast, your host Jay is joined by fellow bookworm Brittany, to chat about making reading adjustments during life's busy chapters. They talk about how they identified their reading preferences and give the listeners suggestions for finding the best books to pick up when they're short on time. What we talked about:  Reading when you have a full schedule.  Using books to break up your day. Picking books that are enjoyable and easy to comprehend. Implementing audiobooks into your routine. Building a reading habit and finding books for your busy seasons.  Books mentioned in this episode: The Dance of the Dolls by Lucy Ashe I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me by Jamison Shea Biting the Hand by Julia Lee Finding Me by Viola Davis More Myself by Alicia Keys The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory Hello Stranger by Katherine Center Restore Me by JL Seegars The Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn The Destiny's Series by Beverly Jenkins Falling by T. J. Newman The Woman in Me by Britney Spears The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa Silver Under Nightfall by Rin Chupeco All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.  Other links mentioned in this episode: Books by Jasmine Guillory Connect with today's guest:  Follow Brittany on Instagram @britt.kirkland. Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs. Join us on the Geneva App for our March read of Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

Kennedy Ryan is known for crafting captivating and empowering romances with strong female leads. In this episode, Jay is joined by fellow Bookstagrammer, Tristen, for a deep dive into what makes Ryan's books so irresistible. Tune in to hear them chat about their favorite books from her catalog and how they admire her female characters who overcome challenges to claim their happily ever afters. They also have a spoiler-free discussion about Ryan's new book, This Could Be Us.   What we talked about:  Jump right to the episode discussion - 7:31 Why Kennedy Ryan is one of our favorite romance authors. What we look for in romance novels. Our appreciation of Black Romances. Thoughts on the Kennedy Ryan books we've read. Non-spoiler discussion on This Could Be Us.   Books mentioned in this episode: The Reformatory by Tananarive Due We Are the Origin by C. M. Lockhart Seven Days in June by Tia Williams Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan The Seven Month Itch by Tanvier Peart Forget Me Not by Julie Soto The Perfect Find by Tia Williams The Hoops Series by Kennedy Ryan Reel by Kennedy Ryan The Skyland Series by Kennedy Ryan The Kingmaker by Kennedy Ryan The Grip Series by Kennedy Ryan Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan Hook Shot by Kennedy Ryan Block Shot by Kennedy Ryan Sympathy of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb Behind The Scenes by Christina C. Jones Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop All the Light We Can Not See by Anthony Doerr Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney Confessions of an Alleged Good Girl by Joya Goffney Neverwraith by Shakir Rashaan Sign of the Slayer by Sharina Harris All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.    Other links mentioned in this episode: StoryGraph Author Kennedy Ryan Author Tia Williams The Perfect Find on Netflix Author Emily Henry Netgalley Instagram Interview with Kennedy Ryan and Booked Til Dawn on Instagram Natasha Bishop Website All The Light We Can Not See on Netflix Connect with today's guest:  Follow Tristen on Instagram @her.shelfindulgence Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our March read of Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

Atomic Habits by James Clear has been one of the most influential personal development books over the last few years. And for good reason! In today's episode, Jay is chatting with Penelope, a fellow reader and online business owner, about how transformative this book has been for both of them. They discuss the concept of habit stacking and the importance of building small habits to achieve larger goals. They also discuss Penelope's desire to incorporate more fiction novels into her reading life and a few books that Jay suggests she begins with.   What we talked about:  What we look for in personal development books. Finding books that challenge our beliefs and way of thinking. The concept of habit stacking. How to implement what we learned from Atomic Habits into our lives. Finding new fiction books to read.   Books mentioned in this episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker A Good Mom's Guide to Making Bad Choices by Jamilah Mapp & Erica Dickerson Yellowface by R. F. Kuang All About Love by Bell Hooks When Crack Was King by Donovan X. Ramsey Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan Destiny's Embrace by Beverly Jenkins The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Restore Me by J.L Seegars Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington The Housemaid by Freida McFadden You're Not Supposed To Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.    Other links mentioned in this episode: Good Mom's Bad Choices Podcast Mattie James on Instagram The Libby App Underworld - The Movie Scream - The Movie The StoryGrapy App GoodReads App   Connect with today's guest:  Connect with Penelope on Instagram @penelope.connects   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our December Buddy Read - The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray For inquiries please email [email protected] Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, you'll be listening to a buddy-read discussion of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray. Tune in to hear Jay and the other book club members chat about their thoughts on this book and the impression it left on them. *Some of the contents discussed in this episode could be considered a spoiler.    What we talked about:  Our first impressions of the book. Belle as a confident and powerful female figure. The dangers of passing. The mental toll of passing. Our thoughts on Belle's life with her family.   Books mentioned in this episode: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray The First Ladies by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.    Other links mentioned in this episode: The Gilded Age on HBO Downton Abbey on Prime Photo of Richard Theodore Greener (Belle's father) Photos and more info on Belle da Costa Greene More info on The Morgan Library & Museum Art Collection of Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz National Museum of African America History & Culture   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our February read of Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

Time management is a skill that we could all improve on. In today's episode, Jay and her guest Erica dive into the world of productivity and the books that can help us create more effective practices. Tune in as they chat about the reads that can support our goals of mastering our time, prioritizing  tasks, and carving out space for self-care. This episode is especially for those who are multi-passionate and who are juggling content creation, business building, and/or chasing their dreams.   What we talked about:  What we look for in personal development books Why we should care about learning to manage our time better Creating time and space for the things we want to do Learning to create structure and routines that work for us Learning to be flexible as content creators   Books mentioned in this episode: Fractional Leadership by Ben Wolf 100 Days of Believing Bigger by Marshawn Evans Daniels Atomic Habits by James Clear The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Drop The Ball by Tiffany Dufu Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo Push by Sapphire Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson The Color Purple by Alice Walker The Woman in Me by Britney Spears Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan Dog Man by Dav Pilkey Spare by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex Thicker Than Water by Kerry Washington The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey More Myself by Alicia Keys   All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.    Connect with today's guest:  Connect with Erica on Instagram @edmconsulting Connect with Erica on Facebook Download Erica's freebie - Dream & Thrive Visit Erica online edmconsultingllc.com   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our February read of Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall For inquiries please email [email protected]  Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast

In honor of Black History Month, I wanted to share some reading suggestions. Tune in to hear recommendations from a variety of genres, including romance, historical fiction, thriller, horror, fantasy, and non-fiction. I also share some recommendations from a few of my bookish friends.    Books mentioned in this episode: Anything by author Kennedy Ryan This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan Anything by author Tia Williams A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams   Romance Recommendations  Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop Fake It Til You Bake It by Jamie Wesley A Legend in the Baking by Jamie Wesley Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy The Good Ones Are Taken by Taj McCoy Indigo by Beverly Jenkins Restore Me by JL Seegars Revive Me by JL Seegars   Other Book Recommendations  Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington The Blond Dies First by Joelle Wellington The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb Amari and the Night Brothers B. B. Alston Amari and the Great Game by B. B. Alston The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez   Non-Fiction Recommendations  When Crack Was King by Donovan X. Ramsey How The Word Is Passed by Clint Smith Caste by Isabel Wilkerson Black AF History by Michael Harriot   Recommendations From Bookish Friends @janettebraggs - Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop @shesareader_ - The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson @thriftsandtangles - Even The Rat Was White by Robert Guthrie @blackbiracialandbookish - The American Daughters by Maurice Carlos Ruffin @chanels.library - Jackal by Erin E. Adams   Books On My February TBR The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin The Reformatory by Tananarive Due All About Love by Bell Hooks This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan Passing by Nella Larsen The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon American Royalty by Tracey Livesay Kindred by Octavia Butler Sing Me To Sleep by Gabi Burton Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.    Other links mentioned in this episode: Episode 5 - Reading Wrap Up Episode 6 - Reading Goals for the New Year StoryGraph to check potential trigger warnings The Ripped Bodice Bookstore   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our February read of Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

African mythology has always been a major influence on literature. In today's episode, Jay sits down with fellow book club member Taylore to talk about some of their favorite books that draw upon African Mythology and Folklore. Tune in to hear them chat about the books they believe embody the theme of Black Girl Magic and their thoughts on seeing African Mythology represented more in mainstream books. What we talked about:  Exploring the term Black Girl Magic Finding African Mythology novels The role of women in African Mythology The concept of the divine feminine African-American Folklore Writing similarities between N. K. Jemisin and Toni Morrison Mermaids in current books Should African Mythology be considered classical literature   Books mentioned in this episode: Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Othello by William Shakespeare The Changeling by Victor Lavalle The Changeling by Thomas Middleton Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan Kane Chronicles (Rick Riordan Egyptian Series) by Rick Riordan Author Alice Walker Author Toni Morrison Author Paule Marshall Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin The City We Became N. K. Jemisin Beloved by Toni Morrison Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen Soul of the Deep by Natasha Bowen The Deep by Rivers Solomon Sing Me to Sleep by Gabi Burton Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker High on the Hog by Jessica B. Harris Circe by Madeline Miller The Witch's Heart (Book about Lokis wife) by Genevieve Gornichec Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi Legendborn by Tracy Deonn West African Religion by Geoffrey Parrinder & Edwin Smith Forged By Blood by Ehigbor Okosun Daughters of Nri by Reni K. Amayo Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi Fablehaven by Brandon Mull Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.    Other links mentioned in this episode: The Little Mermaid High on the Hog on Netflix Percy Jackson on Disney+   Connect with today's guest:  Follow Taylore on Instagram @taylore_fox   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our February read of Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

On today's episode, Jay sits down with MJ, a multi-passionate influencer and online creator. They talk about The Big Leap by Gay Hendrix, which focuses on conquering hidden fears and taking life to the next level. Tune in to hear them chat about how this book helped them explore the concept of self-sabotage with the hopes of overcoming it.   What we talked about:  Being a multi-passionate person Overcoming hidden fears Understanding our upper limit Recognizing moments of self-sabotage   Books mentioned in this episode: Addy by Connie Porter The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins Books links above may be affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.    Other links mentioned in this episode: American Girl Doll Series Mel Robbins on Instagram   Connect with today's guest:  Follow MJ on Instagram @lifebymj Follow MJ on Facebook @lifebymj Check out MJ on Pinterest Watch MJ on YouTube Listen to MJ's podcast Life By MJ Visit MJ's website http://lifebymj.com/   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our February read of Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall. For inquiries please email [email protected] . Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

Living a more sustainable lifestyle may not sound very attainable, especially for a book lover. Our book collections bring us joy. But maybe there is a way that we can be more sustainable when adding to our collections. Today, I'm sitting down with my friend Tyler to chat about what sustainability may look like for a book lover. We also discuss overconsumption, how it may apply to the book industry, and potential ways to be more eco-conscious.    What we talked about:  What is sustainable living  What happens to the books that we send to thrift stores Is overconsumption an issue in the book industry Exploring alternative ways to own books Remembering to shop in alignment with our values   Books mentioned in this episode: Financial Feminist by Tori Dunlap The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers Caste by Isabel Wilkerson The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X  Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan Big Thrift Energy by Virginia Chamlee Live Beautiful by Athena Calderone Biting The Hand by Julia Lee Historically Black Phrases by Jarrett Hill (Author) Tre'vell Anderson 10 Things I Love About You! by Danielle McLean The Afro Minimalist Guide to Living with Less by Christine Platt Consumed by Aja Barber Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler All About Love by Bell Hooks Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Wear It Well by Allison Bornstein   All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.    Other links mentioned in this episode: Tori Dunlap on Instagram The True Coast Documentary River Blue Documentary Essence Magazine Jet Magazine Libby library app Bookshop.org Thriftbooks.com Allison Bornstein on Instagram Tyler's sustainable wedding content    Connect with today's guest:  Follow Tyler on Instagram Follow Tyler on YouTube Visit Tyler's website www.thriftsandtangles.com   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our February read of Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall For inquiries please email [email protected]  Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast 

When I sat down to record Episode 7 with Shanell, we had no idea that the conversation would take us in so many different directions. While the main content can be found in the original episode, I also wanted to share some of the other things we talked about.   This conversation is what happens when I sit down with girlfriends to chat about a book and then up talking about life. This bonus content is a more personal episode.   Quick warning that some of the topics covered are about grief and struggles with Christianity. If that could potentially be triggering to you, please look at the timestamps below to skip over those sections.   What we talked about:  0:00 - Introduction 1:38 - Big Magic & Flowers in the Attic 3:12 - Remembering the challenges of adolescence 4:54 - The importance of empathy for children 6:20 - Exploring the book It's Not Supposed to Be This Way + shifting away from "the church" 7:16 - Reading with the Women's Ministry 9:11 - Passing of Shanell's mother and grief 16:26 - Writing a book 20:34 - Closing chapters and pivoting 24:39 - A book that Shanell wouldn't want to read 27:47 - Outo   Books mentioned in this episode: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst Untamed by Glennon Doyle Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis   All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.    Other links mentioned in this episode: Luvvie on Instagram Luvvie's Book Academy program Episode transcript   Connect with today's guest:  Connect with Shanell on Instagram @shanelltyus Visit Shanell's website www.talentamplifyher.com Learn more about the Strength to Strategy Collab Grab Shanell's affirmation cards HERE.   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our December Buddy Read - The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray For inquiries please email [email protected] Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

We all have creative dreams. But sometimes we struggle taking action on those ideas. In today's episode, I sat down with my guest Shanell to explore the mindset shifts that she learned from Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. She reveals how this book helped her in her life, her business, and on her creative journey. We also talked about other books that ignite creativity and spark our imagination when we need it most.     What we talked about:  Our thoughts on Big Magic. Learning what we need from the books we pick up. How Big Magic suggests we deal with fear. The concept of "feeling the fear, and doing it anyway". Understating failure and success when it comes to doing something that you are passionate about. 4 core principles in Big Magic - Courage, Enchantment, Permission, and Persistence What you will not get from reading this book and how that could be beneficial.   Books mentioned in this episode: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Twilight by Stephenie Meyer It's Not Supposed To be This Way by Lysa TerKeurst Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Feeding the Soul by Tabitha Brown Brave Enough by Cheryl Strayed The Four Agreements by Janet Mills and Don Miguel Ruiz Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy by Geronimo Stilton The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary and Jacqueline Rogers Roald Dahl Set (Fantastic Mr. Fox) by Roald Dahl Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser Untamed by Glennon Doyle   All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.    Other links mentioned in this episode: Shop Jay's Pango page   Connect with today's guest:  Connect with Shanell on Instagram @shanelltyus Visit Shanell's website www.talentamplifyher.com Learn more about the Strength to Strategy Collab Grab Shanell's affirmation cards HERE.   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our December Buddy Read - The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray For inquiries please email [email protected] Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

2024 is gearing up to be an amzing reading year. At least, that's what it feels like.   In today's episode, I'm thrilled to introduce you to a special guest: my little sister! We sat down over the holidays to chat about our general reflections on our 2023 reads and unveil our goals for 2024.   Tune in to hear us discuss our thoughts on bookish trends on social media and the adjustments we're eager to implement in our reading lives.   What we talked about:  General thoughts about our 2023 reading. Our reading goals for 2024. Book trends on social media. What we do and don't want to see in books in 2024. Changes we want to make to our reading life.   Books mentioned in this episode: Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser & Robyn Smith The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D Jackson A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir A Christmas to Remember by Beverly Jenkins Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-García I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin (The Great Cities Dualogy) Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan Restore Me by Janil Seegars Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest The Art of Scandal by Regina Black The Nanny by Lana Ferguson Legendborn by Tracy Deonn The Firth Season by N. K. Jemisin Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk The Maidens by Alex Michaelides Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker Twilight by Stephenie Meyer The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Wicked by Gregory Maguire Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas Snow King Catches His Snowflake by A.E. Valdez   2024 releases we are excited for: This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan The Partner Plot by Kristina Forest A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi Blood Justice by Terry J. Benton-Walker So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly X. Chang A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington Sleep Like Death by Kalynn Bayron All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.    Other links mentioned in this episode: Storygraph The Ripped Bodice   Connect with today's guest:  Follow Janette on Instagram @janettebraggs   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our December Buddy Read - The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray For inquiries please email [email protected] Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

Reading to support our mental health journey is important. But, it can be difficult to find helpful and relatable options. Our guest Arienne works closely with mental health professionals and is here to share her thoughts about the evolving nature of "self help" books. Tune in to hear about what we look for in supportive mental health materials and the reads that have helped us on our self-exploration journey.   What we talked about:  Mindset shifts around finances and creating wealth. What we consider a mental health book. Figuring out what we need from materials that support our wellness journey. The shift in the self-help and mental wellness space. Thoughts around the terms self-exploration and discovery. The stigma around self-help books. Tips for finding supportive mental wellness books.   Books mentioned in this episode: We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel All About Love by Bell Hooks The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Shifting: The Double Lives of Black Women in America by Charisse Jones & Kumea Shorter-Gooden The Doll House Murders by Betty Ren Wright An American Marriage by Tayari Jones The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas   Some book links above may be affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast will earn a small commission.    Other links mentioned in this episode: Living Single episode with Jasmine Guy (Season 3 - Episode 19)   Connect with today's guest:  Follow Arienne on Instagram and Facebook @thememorablepractice Connect with Arienne online at  https://thememorablepractice.com/  Business inquires at https://thememorablepractice.com/schedule   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our December Buddy Read - The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray For inquiries please email [email protected] Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

In today's episode, you'll listen to a buddy read discussion on Biting the Hand by Julia Lee. In this memoir, Julia shares her experience growing up Asian in a black-and-white America. Tune in to hear Jay and the other book club members chat about their thoughts on this book and the impression it left on them. *Some of the contents discussed in this episode could be considered a spoiler.   What we talked about:  Our first impressions of the book. Julia's parent's immigration story. Dealing with the emotional trauma of our ancestors. The stereotypes of "the angry Asian Woman" and "the angry Black Women". Have we become overly sensitive when it comes to race? The LA riots. The killing of Latasha Harlins in LA. Our final ratings and thoughts on the book.   Books mentioned in this episode: Biting the Hand by Julia Lee By The Book by Julia Sonneborn Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zaune   All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.    Final Thoughts:  Connect with Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Connect with Brittany on Instagram @britt.kirkland Connect with on Instagram @thriftsandtangles Join us on the Geneva App for our December Buddy Read - The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray For inquiries, please email Jay at [email protected] .  Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.   

In today's episode, Jay sits down with her book bestie Brittany to chat about their winter reading. Tune in to hear the books they'd recommend to other readers and what they have on their TBR list this winter and holiday season.   What we talked about:  Introducing you to one of my book besties. What we look for in our winter reading. The struggle of finding good holiday books. Winter books we suggest. Winter books we're excited to read.   Books mentioned in this epsiode: The Heir (Kingmakers Series) by Sophie Lark Brutal Birthright Series by Sophie Lark My Dear Henry by Kalynn Bayron Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox Indigo by Beverly Jenkins Long Live The Pumpkin Queen by Shea Ernshaw Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine Two PartsSugar, OnePart Murder by Valerie Burns Below Zero by Ali Hazelwood Wreck The Halls by Tessa Bailey The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett You Make It Feel Like Christmas by Toni Shiloh Love Light Farms by B. K. Borison Snow King Catches His Snowflake by A.E. Valdez A Christmas To Remember by Beverly Jenkins All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.    Other links mentioned in this episode: Let's Talk Orange Podcast Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Recap on YouTube   Final Thoughts:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Follow Brittany on Instagram @britt.kirkland Join us on the Geneva App for our December Buddy Read - The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray For inquiries, please email Jay at [email protected] .  Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

It's the first episode of the podcast! Today Jay is sitting down for a solo episode to chat about her top tips for increasing your reading volume. If you are looking to get back into the habit of reading, or if you want to improve your reading journey, tune in to hear Jay discuss the five things that have helped her read more books each year.   What I talked about:  My reading background. Building a strong reading habit. How reading has helped me relax. 5 tips on how to increase your reading volume. Accepting that I'm a slower reader. Exploring your local library.   Books mentioned in this episode: None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir Long Shot (Hoops Series) by Kennedy Ryan The Housemaid by Freida McFadden How the Word Is Passed by Clint Smith The Meaning of Mariah Carey Yellow Face by R. F. Kuang Falling by T. J. Newman Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast will earn a small commission.    Other links mentioned in this episode: The Libby App The Storygraph Sabaa Tahir on Instagram   Today's Host:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs   Final Thoughts:  Join us on the Geneva App for our December Buddy Read - The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray. Our virtual meet-up will be on Sunday, January 14, 2024. For inquiries, please email Jay at [email protected] .  Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

Description:  Welcome to What Ya Reading?, a new podcast where I'll connect with fellow book enthusiasts to chat about our latest reads, the topics that fuel our book obsession, and all the things that keep us glued to those pages. What Ya Reading? premiers on Monday, December 4, 2023, with new episodes releasing weekly. Connect with Jay:  Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs Join us on the Geneva App for our December Buddy Read - The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.