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Podcast book club, come sit with Carina and Kimberly as we discuss the book of the week and give our opinions. Raise your glass with us as we explore different topics and books.


    • Mar 7, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Final Thoughts & Ranking | S2E18

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 58:56


    Tonight we close out season 2 with a ranking and rating of all books from this season! We also let you know what genre we will be reading next season! Grab a drink and join us!Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen Glassesup

    All You Can Ever Know Extra | S2EP17

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 53:52


    For the  last research episode of this season we discuss the documentary Found, transracial adoptions and Nicole Chung's additional writings.  Grab your favorite drink and unwind with our newest episode!Links:https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/private/pdf/264526/MEPA-Data-report.pdfhttps://ifstudies.org/blog/the-changing-face-of-adoption-in-the-united-stateshttps://longreads.com/2018/10/02/i-didnt-have-the-language-to-call-it-racism-an-interview-with-nicole-chung/https://newsletters.theatlantic.com/i-have-notes/62115c1b3a37470020ce1c79/mourning-violence-against-asian-women/https://www.npr.org/2018/10/07/655345623/family-and-identity-in-all-you-can-ever-knowhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/apr/04/transracial-adoption-listen-understandhttps://newsletters.theatlantic.com/i-have-notes/61b0d4b4dd6c7f002330d82a/adoption-birth-parents-choice/Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen Glassesup

    All You Can Ever Know | S2 EP 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 45:18


    Grab your favorite drink and come with us as we discuss all of our thoughts after reading All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung.Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen Glassesup

    Allegedly Extra Episode | S2E15

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 43:43


    What exactly does it mean to be a ward of the state? What happens when children are convicted of murder? What services do pregnant women in prison receive? What factor did race play in Mary's story? All the questions we had after reading Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson, answered tonight. Settle in, grab a drink, and learn a little with us!Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions surrounding death of an infant, sexual abuse, and physical abuse. Links:https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/for-most-women-who-give-birth-in-prison-the-separation-soon-follows/ https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jan/24/shackled-pregnant-women-prisoners-birthhttps://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Raped-behind-bars-4795883.phphttps://txchildren.org/posts/2020/2/17/state-report-shows-tx-must-address-teen-parents-in-foster-carehttps://irb.duhs.duke.edu/policies-and-regulations/policies/children-who-are-wards-statehttps://www.guttmacher.org/gpr/2011/06/teen-pregnancy-among-young-women-foster-care-primerhttps://www.sentencingproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Youth-in-Adult-Courts-Jails-and-Prisons.pdf Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen Glassesup

    Allegedly | S2E14

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 55:39


    Join us as we discuss the twists and turns in Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson!Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions surrounding death of an infant, sexual abuse, and physical abuse. Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen Glassesup

    Not "A Nation of Immigrants" Extra Episode| S2E13

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 67:48


    In this episode we discuss the research we did after reading Not "A Nation of Immigrants". We discuss things ranging from Opera stars to  Lin Manuel Miranda's response to critiques of Hamilton. Links referenced in the episode:https://apnews.com/article/nyc-wire-california-ny-state-wire-nj-state-wire-lin-manuel-miranda-db3c9d7573334b55a651d7ceba4dc66b https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a33218336/lin-manuel-miranda-hamilton-slavery-controversy/https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4298561472?book_show_action=true&from_review_page=1https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4217377227?book_show_action=true&from_review_page=1 https://www.brookings.edu/research/new-census-data-shows-the-nation-is-diversifying-even-faster-than-predicted/ https://www.amnestyusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/You-Dont-Have-Any-Rights-Here.pdf   https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/paul-robeson-about-the-actor/66/https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/robeson https://historynewsnetwork.org/article/177832 http://www.sfmuseum.org/hist1/walker.html https://timeline.com/harlon-carter-nra-murder-2f8227f2434fhttps://timeline.com/harlon-carter-nra-murder-2f8227f2434f  https://history.state.gov/milestones/1914-1920/haiti Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesup

    Not "A Nation of Immigrants" PT 2| S2E12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 76:23


    Catch up on our thoughts for the second half  of Not "A Nation of Immigrants" by Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz. This second episode we go over chapters four through six.Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesup

    Not "A Nation of Immigrants" PT 1| S2E11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 81:21


    Today we discuss the first half  of Not "A Nation of Immigrants" by Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz. We learned so much we had to split this book into two episodes!Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesup

    A Thousand Splendid Suns Extra Episode | S2E10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 47:19


    Come hear about what we found when researching Afghanistans history and author Khaled Hosseini.Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesup

    A Thousand Splendid Suns | S2E9

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 70:26


    Come with us on the emotional rollercoaster that is A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini! And you can't get on a rollercoaster without some kombucha right? We try it for the first time! Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesup

    It's Not About the Burqa Extra Episode | S2E8

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 42:58


    This week we discuss all the things we researched after reading It's Not About the Burqa. We discuss some of the amazing women who wrote the essays as well as learn some of the biggest misconceptions about Islam.Links:Website mentioned in On the Representations of Muslims*terms and conditions apply, https://www.amaliah.com/ https://ing.org/top-100-frequently-asked-questions-about-muslims-and-their-faith/https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/41155465-it-s-not-about-the-burqahttps://www.encounteringislam.org/misconceptionsMona Eltahawy's Website http://www.monaeltahawy.com/https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/rashida-tlaib-ilhan-omar-make-midterms-history-while-complicating-stereotypes-ncna934561https://theworld.org/stories/2018-03-14/muslim-women-are-speaking-out-against-abuse-mosquemetooSufiya Ahmed's Twitter https://twitter.com/sufiyaahmedhttps://www.griffithreview.com/articles/on-the-rigs/Yassmin Midhat Abdel Magied's Website https://www.yassminam.com/Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesup

    It's Not About the Burqa | S2E7

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 98:30


    Grab a drink a join us as we discuss  all the things we learned while reading It's Not About the Burqa.Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesup

    The Death of Vivek Oji | S2E6

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 51:17


    From Akwaeke Emezi's inspirations, to Nigerian culture, to incest laws around the world, tonight we dive a little deeper into some background info on what made up The Death of Vivek Oji.Links:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1m-2SavdS8https://www.goodreads.com/Review/3485862746/comments?subject=3485862746https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-where-incest-is-legalhttps://www.cnn.com/2019/04/17/opinions/nigeria-opinion-lgbt-attack/index.htmlhttps://www.reddit.com/r/bookofthemonthclub/comments/i5f1et/the_death_of_vivek_oji_discussion/https://www.hrw.org/report/2016/10/20/tell-me-where-i-can-be-safe/impact-nigerias-same-sex-marriage-prohibition-act#https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/10/14/1045332656/sex-educations-gay-teen-eric-takes-a-risky-trip-to-nigeria-how-realistic-is-ithttps://amp.theguardian.com/world/2019/dec/11/first-men-go-on-trial-under-nigerias-anti-homosexuality-lawshttps://www.vox.com/platform/amp/culture/22383702/death-of-vivek-oji-akwaeki-emezi-vox-book-clubhttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2020-08-11/review-the-mesmerizing-mystery-of-the-death-of-vivek-oji?_amp=truehttps://www.thecut.com/2018/01/writer-and-artist-akwaeke-emezi-gender-transition-and-ogbanje.htmlConnect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesup

    The Death of Vivek Oji | S2E5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 60:18


    Join us as we discuss Akwaeke Emezi's The Death Of Vivek Oji!  We give our thoughts and talk about unanswered questions. What did you think after reading this weeks book?Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesup

    Pedro's Theory Extra Episode | S2E4

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 37:52


    Join us as we talk about the things we researched after reading Pedro's Theory!Links mentioned in this episode:The article regarding the Spanish being forbidden:https://www.pri.org/stories/2019-04-29/no-spanish-allowed-texas-school-museum-revisits-history-segregationMarcos Gonsalez's Website: www.marcosgonsalez.com Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesup

    Pedro's Theory | S2E3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 89:30


    Come with us as we unpack our feeling regarding Pedro's Theory: Reimagining the Promised Land by Marcos Gonsalez. We try a new drink and reflect on Marcos' and our own experience growing up Latinx in the United States. Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesup

    The Marrow Thieves Extra Episode | S2E2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 37:03


    Grab a drink and settle in for some background research on The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline!https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/canadas-residential-schools-were-a-horror/?amp=truehttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/05/world/canada/Indigenous-residential-schools-photos.htmlhttps://indiancountrytoday.com/.amp/news/canada-u-s-differ-on-boarding-school-policieshttps://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theatlantic.com/amp/article/584293/https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2021/08/28/1031398120/native-boarding-schools-repatriation-remains-carlislehttps://www.livescience.com/amp/childrens-graves-residential-schools-canada.htmlhttps://cheriedimaline.com/who-i-amhttp://www.metismuseum.ca/resource.php/02624 http://www.metismuseum.ca/media/document.php/149600.How%20Michif%20Was%20Lost%20-%20Low-Res.pdfhttp://www.metismuseum.ca/index.phphttps://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/socstud/foundation_gr8/blms/8-5-2b.pdfhttps://www.wolakotaproject.org/storytelling_duane_hollow_horn_bear/Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesup

    The Marrow Thieves | S2E1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 65:57


    Join us for our Season 2 premiere! This season we are reading books by minority authors- our first  episode on The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline!-Please excuse any background noise made by our pets and family in the next room.- Articles mentioned: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/books-by-lgbtq-authors%3famphttps://www.google.com/amp/s/www.apartmenttherapy.com/best-books-by-muslim-authors-36909699%3famp=1Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesup

    Final thoughts & Season 2 Ideas | EP 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 30:23


    This is the last episode for our first season! Come hear our final thoughts on all the books we have read as well as the changes we have planned for Season 2! Thank you so much to anyone who has taken the time to listen or support this podcast in any way! Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesup

    Big Magic | EP 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 55:36


    Grab a daiquiri and join us as we explore how to live our best creative lives in Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert!Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesup

    The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo | EP5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 67:38


    Dive into the world of Evelyn Hugo with us (Carina & Kimberly) as we discuss the book of the week.Edits/Notes:*There is quite a bit of background noise while we are speaking! Sorry, we will try to avoid that in the future. Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesupIntro song:Track: Alan Walker - Please Don't Go (New Song 2020) [No Copyright Sound Cloud]Music provided by YaSsine DJS / No Copyright Sound CloudWatch: youtu.be/XEd-aNSDajQCreative Commons - Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 UnportedFree Download / Stream: hypeddit.com/track/vzml15

    Three Women | EP 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 52:15


    Grab a drink and join Kim and Carina as they dive into Lisa Taddeo's Three Women!Trigger Warning: There will be discussions about sexual assault, sexual trauma, eating disorders, and grooming of a minor.Edits/Notes:@11:35- Carina is talking about Lina, not Maggie@44:27- when Kim mentions that it is rare for women, she is referring to not experiencing some sort of sexual trauma is rare.Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesupIntro song:Track: Alan Walker - Please Don't Go (New Song 2020) [No Copyright Sound Cloud]Music provided by YaSsine DJS / No Copyright Sound CloudWatch: youtu.be/XEd-aNSDajQCreative Commons - Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 UnportedFree Download / Stream: hypeddit.com/track/vzml15

    The Kind Worth Killing | EP 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 30:33


    Come with Carina and Kim as we navigate the twist and turns of The Kind Worth Killing and discuss our thoughts on the book. Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPinterest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesupIntro song:Track: Alan Walker - Please Don't Go (New Song 2020) [No Copyright Sound Cloud]Music provided by YaSsine DJS / No Copyright Sound CloudWatch: youtu.be/XEd-aNSDajQCreative Commons - Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 UnportedFree Download / Stream: hypeddit.com/track/vzml15

    Little Weirds | EP 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 43:40


    Carina and Kim discuss Little Weirds by Jenny Slate. Grab a drink and listen in as they share their likes and dislikes of the book and hear what impacted them the most! Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPintrest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesupIntro song:Track: Alan Walker - Please Don't Go (New Song 2020) [No Copyright Sound Cloud]Music provided by YaSsine DJS / No Copyright Sound CloudWatch: youtu.be/XEd-aNSDajQCreative Commons - Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 UnportedFree Download / Stream: hypeddit.com/track/vzml15

    Booktag and Intro | EP1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 39:34


    Welcome to our first episode! We wanted to do a small booktag and introduce y'all to us. We introduce our season one lineup and make some big book confessions.Edits/ Notes:1. In the description for Hood Feminism, we leave out an important aspect of the book which is exploring the fact that Black Women have been left out of the feminist movement and not just specific topics.  2. The Kindworth Killing, we say the two strangers meet on a train, that is not true. The two strangers meet on a plane. Connect with us:IG: @booksopenglassesuppodcastFacebook: @Booksopen GlassesupTwitter: @BOGU_PodcastPintrest: @Books Open Glasses Up PodcastTiktok: @booksopenglassesupIntro song:Track: Alan Walker - Please Don't Go (New Song 2020) [No Copyright Sound Cloud]Music provided by YaSsine DJS / No Copyright Sound CloudWatch: youtu.be/XEd-aNSDajQCreative Commons - Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 UnportedFree Download / Stream: hypeddit.com/track/vzml15

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