A platform that uses literature from authors of color to spark open and honest conversation and give voice and perspective on issues that impact us and the culture.
We had a wonderful guest with us today y'all. Ashanti Anderson poet and author of Black Under gave us some poem readings, some gems, and just poured into us! Grab her collection of poems and listen to this conversations.
This episode we talk about Single Black Female by Tracy Brown. It was full of highs and lows and we cover it all (including some spoilers). If y'all don't get anything else out of this, we hope y'all learn to take care of yourselves and do what you need to do for you!
It's finally here. We wrapped up our 100 day challenge on Instagram and are ready to dive into Believe Bigger by Marshawn Evans Daniels!
This one was a fun one as we talked about a more seasoned romance in Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory! Take a listen and don't forget to follow us @novelblackgirl
We had another guest on the podcast this month! Future Dr. Nicole D. Vick came to chat with us about her first book and Amazon.com Best Seller, Pushing Through: Finding the Light in Every Lesson! Listen as she tells us about her journey to public health and social justice work.
Y'all. Y'ALL! Just listen to this episode; it is a fun one. We talk about Ties that Tether by Jane Igharo and it was soooo good!
It's officially season 2 and we were clearly ready for spooky season. Listen as we talk about Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia! It's a good one!
We had our first official guest author on the podcast and you all will surely enjoy this amazing conversation! Cassandra Lane was on to discuss her memoir We Are Bridges. If you wrote a book about your life, what title would you choose? Follow us @novelblackgirl on Instagram and let us know!
Listen as we talk about Michelle Buteau's Survival of the Thickest! It covers so much ... black women are so resilient!
If you listened to episode 12, you know we wanted more drama. Well...we got it! Oops! by Alexandra Warren was a good, quick, and light-hearted read that gave us all the feels. Get your copy, take a listen, and follow us @novelblackgirl to tell us what you think!
Interesting conversation sparked from Brit Bennett's The Vanishing Half. It's a good read and this episode is a good review! Listen and let us know what you think on our Instagram (@novelblackgirl)
The title says it all. Take a listen as we relate to this oldie but goodie by Sister Souljah.
Take a listen as we discuss black women claiming space and making big moves in their careers! Minda Harts really dropped some gems in her book "The Memo". Grab a copy if you haven't already.
We read an oldie but goodie this month; Octavia E. Butler's Kindred. A mix of sci-fi with a historical reality, this book makes you really put life into perspective. We talk slavery, our ancestors, interracial relationships, and much more. Take a listen and follow us on social media @novelblackgirl to tell us what you think!
If you haven't read Relationship Goals by Pastor Michael Todd, you must! And go ahead and get the study guide too! And while you're at it, you might as well head over to Transformation Church's YouTube page to watch the sermon series. Yes we are hyping it up because it is that good! Take a listen as we talk about all things relationships!
First podcast of the new year :) Take a listen as we discuss the short stories in J. California Cooper's Some Love, Some Pain, Sometime! It's a great read and good conversation. Also, follow us on Instagram @novelblackgirl and like our page on Facebook so that you can keep up with our podcast and hear about some new things we have planned for this year!
It was only right to end this crazy, unpredictable 2020 with one of our Novel Black Girl favorites! Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes is one to revisit every few years. What are you saying yes to in 2021?
Check out part 2 of our discussion of Queenie. Have you every had your name mispronounced? How do you correct people? Hear our experiences and share yours with us. Follow us on IG: @novelblackgirl
Read and listen as we dive right in to our reflection of our twenties as we discuss the novel, Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams. Y'all have to read this book! This is Part 1 of our conversation.
...but the "don't" is silent. Listen along as we discuss Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones and talk about cheating, monogamy, and other relationship woes. Have you ever been asked to be a side piece? Are you down to be a sister wife? Find out what we think!
Join us in this deep conversation as we discuss Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. We jump right into the conversation with progress in the context of police involved murders of Black men (and women), protecting Black men and women, and having conversations with our white counterparts about issues of race.
In the final part of our pilot episodes, we talk about internet fame! Controversial posts on social media, sex tapes, and nudes, Do it for the 'gram, or nah?
Listen as we discuss all things social media in part 3 of I'm Judging You including oversharing on social media, polygamy not being for us, and using social platforms as our news outlet. You agree with us or nah?
We touch on some tough topics in part two of our pilot. We talk race, rape, and religion at work and in our dating lives. Check it out!
Welcome to the Novel Black Girl podcast where we highlight literature from authors of color to discuss issues that impact that culture. In the first installment of our pilot episode, we kick it off reading Part 1 of I'm Judging You by Luvvie Ajayi Jones! Take a listen and read along with us as we discuss friendships, "baehood", and more!
Get a glimpse into the new Novel Black Girl podcast. A platform that uses literature from authors of color to spark open and honest conversation and give voice and perspective on issues that impact us and the culture.
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