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The Urban Librarian


    • Feb 22, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Book #75: The Gods of Everything Else 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 6:53


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of The Gods of Everything Else 3 by T. Styles. She shares her personal opinion of the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library Music Credit: KWrigs *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Books #71-74: Faded Mirrors & Love is the Byline Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 4:16


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of Fading Mirrors and Love is the Byline series by B. Love. She shares her personal opinion of the series. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library Music Credit: KWrigs *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Treason 2, LIVE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 20:25


    The Urban Librarian and "Reader Bae" discuss their current Urban Fiction read: TREASON 2 by T. Styles. Music Credit: TrashBaggBeatz Music Credit: DannyEBTracks *I do not own any of the music heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Treason, LIVE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 20:32


    The Urban Librarian and "Reader Bae" discuss their current Urban Fiction read: TREASON by T. Styles. Music Credit: TrashBaggBeatz Music Credit: DannyEBTracks *I do not own any of the music heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book One: Butterfly 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 8:32


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of Butterfly 4 by Ashley Antoinette. She shares her personal opinion of the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library Music Credit: KWrigs *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Thirty Three: If Only for the Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 10:52


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel If Only for the Summer by Alexandra Warren. She shares her personal opinion of the book and her thoughts while reading the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Update: Where Has the Urban Librarian Been?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 2:59


    The Urban Librarian shares why she has been MIA, what she is currently doing, and things to come in the future. Love yall! Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    In Covenant with Ezra, LIVE!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 20:40


    Host Urban Librarian and her book cousin (literary influencer) Telia discuss the popular novel IN COVENANT WITH EZRA by Love Belvin. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library Music Credit: TrapMusicHDTV Music Credit: AndrewSwag Slideshows *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Books Thirty One & Thirty Two: You're Mine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 8:58


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novels You're Mine by Keisha Ervin. She shares her personal opinion of the book and her experience reading the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Books Twenty Eight-Thirty: Them Boys Series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 6:42


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the "Them Boys" series by Alexandria House. She shares her personal opinion of the series and her experience reading the books. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Books Twenty One-Twenty Seven: The Connect's Wife Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 7:55


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the CONNECT'S WIFE Series by Nako. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Twenty: War

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 6:21


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel War by T. Styles. She shares her personal opinion of the book. *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Nineteen: Seasons of Fidelity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 12:34


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel SEASONS OF FIDELITY by Takerra Allen. She also answers discussion questions from the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Dream: As told by Cousin Telia

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 8:42


    Telia, the book cousin from Cali, an avid reader of urban fiction books, gives her uncut and raw opinion of DREAM by Keisha Ervin. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library Music Credit: TrapMusicHDTV Music Credit: AndrewSwag Slideshows Motion Picture Soundbite Credit: John Singleton, Columbia Pictures Podcast Jingle created by Mr. Al Pete *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Seventeen: When My Soul Met a Thug

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 7:43


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel When My Soul Met a Thug by Jessica Watkins. She shares her personal opinion of the book and her takeaways from the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Sixteen: When the Side 'N' Catch Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 4:56


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel When the Side Nigga Catch Feelings by Jessica Watkins. She talks about her experience reading the book, her thoughts while reading the book, and her takeaways. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

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    Book Fifteen: 3:AM

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 7:10


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel 3:AM by Jai Bree'nae. She talks about her experience reading the book, her thoughts while reading the book, and her takeaways. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Fourteen: Nevermore

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 4:17


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel Nevermore by Danielle Allen. She shares her personal opinion of the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Thirteen: Cubana

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 7:05


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel CUBANA by JaQuavis Coleman. She shares the small information she has about Santeria which is a religion mentioned in the book and what JaQuavis shared about the confusing parts of the story. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Twelve: Blood and Whiskey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 19:52


    The Urban Librarian and Cousin Val, founder of Brwn Sugar Reads, discuss the book "Blood and Whiskey" by DB Bray.

    Books Eight-Eleven: Front Street & On Us Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 7:52


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novels Front Street & On Us 1-3 by Nina. She shares her personal opinion of the series and her experience reading the series. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Seven: CRE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 7:38


    Host Urban Librarian discusses the novel CRE by upcoming author DAK. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Six: Gold Blooded

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 3:52


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel GOLD BLOODED by Ty Marshall. *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Five: 80s Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 7:41


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel 80s Baby by Ty Marshall. She shares her personal opinion of the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Four: Bishop

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 6:38


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel Bishop by Blacc Topp. She shares her personal opinion of the book and her experience reading the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Three: Corporate Amerikkka

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 5:05


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel Corporate Amerikkka by Blacc Topp. She shares her personal opinion of the book and her experience reading the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Two: Let Me Hold You

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 7:04


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel LET ME HOLD YOU by Alexandria House. She talks about waist beads and their purpose. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book One: Let Me Love You

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 4:46


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel LET ME LOVE YOU by Alexandria House. She talks about hotep and her thoughts of the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Animal II, LIVE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 25:59


    Host Urban Librarian and her book cousin (literary influencer) Jordyn, creator of Hott Girl Book Talk discuss the popular novel ANIMAL 2 by K'Wan. Music Credit: TrapMusicHDTV Music Credit: AndrewSwag Slideshows *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Thirty Four: Animal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 9:21


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel ANIMAL by K'wan. She shares her thoughts while reading the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Thirty Three: Eviction Notice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 13:36


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel EVICTION NOTICE by K'wan. She shares her thoughts while reading the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    The Delay, LIVE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 13:15


    Tynesha and Porscha, two of Danielle Allen's loyal readers, share their thoughts about the novella that honors Juneteenth written by Danielle Allen. Music Credit: TrapMusicHDTV Music Credit: AndrewSwag Slideshows *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Thirty One: Welfare Wifeys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 11:24


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel WELFARE WIFEYS by K'wan. She shares her thoughts while reading the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Thirty: Section 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 8:40


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel SECTION 8 by K'wan. She shares her thoughts while reading the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Still Hood: As told by Valerie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 11:07


    Valerie, the book cousin from Georgia, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of STILL HOOD by K'wan. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library Motion Picture Soundbite Credit: John Singleton, Columbia Pictures Podcast Jingle created by Mr. Al Pete *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Twenty Eight: Hood Rat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 7:10


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel HOOD RAT by K'wan. She talks about her experience listening to the book on audible. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Ghetto Bastard: As told by Kevin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 9:24


    Kevin, the book cousin from Alaska, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives his background story on how he was introduced to urban fiction, how his favorite author became his favorite, and the masterpiece written by his favorite author, GHETTO BASTARD by K'wan. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library Motion Picture Soundbite Credit: John Singleton, Columbia Pictures Podcast Jingle created by Mr. Al Pete *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Butterfly: As told by Kira

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 10:20


    Kira, the book cousin from Florida, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel BUTTERFLY by Ashley Antoinette. She shares her thoughts of the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library Motion Picture Soundbite Credit: John Singleton, Columbia Pictures Podcast Jingle created by Mr. Al Pete *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Mid Season Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 4:39


    Host, Urban Librarian, provides an update on why she has been MIA. She also tells listeners what they can expect before Season 2 premieres and new podcast content. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.

    Book Twenty Five: Honor Thy Thug

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 9:52


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel HONOR THY THUG by Wahida Clark. She talks about dreaming and her thoughts of the book.

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    Book Twenty Four: Thug Lovin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 6:03


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel THUG LOVIN by Wahida Clark. She talks about the presence of old folk tales/superstition in urban fiction books.

    Book Twenty Three: Thug Matrimony

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 3:33


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel THUG MATRIMONY by Wahida Clark. She talks about the traits and values that a made man wants/desires in a woman.

    Book Twenty Two: Every Thug Needs A Lady

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 3:57


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel EVERY THUG NEEDS A LADY by Wahida Clark. She talks about the ideal black man for black women especially those born and raised in the hood.

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    Book Twenty One: Thugs and The Women Who Love Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 5:07


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel THUGS AND THE WOMEN WHO LOVE THEM by Wahida Clark. She stresses the importance of the gut feeling.

    Book Twenty: The Banks Sisters III

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 6:11


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel THE BANKS SISTERS PART III by Nikki Turner.

    Books Eighteen & Nineteen: The Banks Sister Part I and II

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 5:30


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novels THE BANKS SISTERS PART I and II by Nikki Turner. She discusses the topic of hate crimes against non-heteronormative people.

    Book Seventeen: The Streets Have No Queen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 12:09


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel THE STREETS HAVE NO QUEEN by JaQuavis Coleman. She discusses the predictions she has about this complex series based on the easter eggs/bread crumbs that are in the book.

    Book Sixteen: The Streets Have No King

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 5:30


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel THE STREETS HAVE NO KING by JaQuavis Coleman. She discusses the topic of accidental sibling incest within the black community as seen with characters, Basil and Moriah.

    Book Fifteen: Wrath

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 9:22


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel WRATH by K'Wan. She discusses her experience reading the novel and the importance of having sacred reading time.

    Book Fourteen: Ethic VI

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 13:08


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel Ethic VI by Ashley Antoinette. She shares her humble opinions about the book.

    Book Thirteen: Ethic V

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 5:24


    Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the best selling novel ETHIC V by Ashley Antoinette. She discusses the coping strategies of terminal illness as seen with Messiah's character.

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