Podcast appearances and mentions of Bernice L Mcfadden

This week, we're talking The Book of Harlan by Bernice L. McFadden and unpacking the themes of love, survival, identity, and generational pain that made this story unforgettable.We also get into redistricting, voter suppression, and the fight to protect the Black vote.Plus, Isaiah shares a rant about showing up as your full self and why shrinking yourself for others is never worth it.

Back in 2012, Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay conducted a short interview with Bernice L. McFadden on KAZI Book Review (the name of this show before it changed in 2021) shortly after Akashic Books published her novel GATHERING OF WATERS. It is a tale narrated by the town of Money, Mississippi—the site of the brutal murder of Emmett Till in 1955. This haunting story, according to Akashic Books, "mines the truth about Money, Mississippi, as well as the town's families and threads their history over decades. The bare-bones realism—both disturbing and riveting—combined with a magical realm in which ghosts have the final say, is reminiscent of Toni Morrison's BELOVED." I hope you enjoy it.Follow Diverse Voices Book Review on Social Media:Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreviewInstagram - @diverse_voices_book_review Bluesky - @diversevoicesbooks.bsky.social

This is a rebroadcast of a conversation first aired live on KAZI 88.7 FM in April 2016, featuring Bernice L. McFadden, author of the 2016 award-winning novel, THE BOOK OF HARLAN. The interview—conducted by Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay with the assistance of contributor Evelyn Martin‑Anderson—was later shared on the podcast in July 2019. DVBR is revisiting the discussion now to celebrate Akashic Books' release of a special 10th anniversary edition of the novel, which remains one of my personal favorites. In this wide‑ranging discussion, McFadden talks about the lyrical language that shapes her work, her deep engagement with family history, and the hidden histories she uncovers through fiction. She reflects on The Book of Harlan as a sweeping saga that moves from the American South to Harlem, Paris, and World War II–era Europe, exploring friendship, legacy, and the power of storytelling to “breathe life back into memory.”Bernice McFadden is the author of several novels, including Glorious and Gathering of Waters. A MacArthur Fellow, her work is widely praised for its historical depth, poetic prose, and exploration of African American life across generations.Follow Diverse Voices Book Review on Social Media:Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreviewInstagram - @diverse_voices_book_review Bluesky - @diversevoicesbooks.bsky.social

This week on Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Bernice L. McFadden, the author of several award winning historical fiction novels. She's out today with her memoir, First Born Girls, a book that weaves the story of her road to publication with her debut novel Sugar, with the story of the women in her family and what they endured. In honoring her family through the pages of First Born Girls, Bernice coined a new word. In our conversation, she explains how she came to call her departed loved ones “angelcestors” and what it means to be loved, guided, and protected by them. Plus, the reason she says she learned the most about the publishing industry in the time she was dropped from a major publisher and went indie. Mahogany Books Mentioned in this episode:Rate & ReviewThanks for listening, family! Please do us a solid and take a quick moment to rate and/or leave a review for this podcast. It will go a long way to making sure content featuring our stories and perspectives are seen on this platform

Meg Wolitzer hands off to guest host Maulik Pancholy, who presents three stories about workers and the workplace—and "the daily grind."  In a John Cheever classic, “Bayonne,” a busy waitress defends her territory.  The reader is Mary Kay Place.  The always succinct Lydia Davis gives us “Alvin the Typesetter,” in which a bohemian artist battles job conformity.  The late David Rakoff performs.   And in “OBF, Inc." by Bernice L. McFadden, an interviewee at a hip start-up learns about a secret organization that sells cultural capital.  It's performed by Teagle F. Bougere.

Durante a faculdade, Michele Filgate começou a escrever um ensaio sobre o abuso que sofreu por parte do padrasto. Levou mais de uma década até que ela percebesse que, para além dele, o tema do ensaio era as consequências na sua relação com a mãe. Quando enfim foi publicado, em 2017, o ensaio viralizou e foi compartilhado milhares de vezes nas redes sociais por diversas pessoas, inclusive pelas escritoras Anne Lamott e Rebecca Solnit. A avalanche de respostas positivas deu ânimo para que Michele organizasse esta antologia, que oferece um olhar franco sobre as relações entre mães e filhos.Alguns dos autores não falam com a mãe há muitos anos; outros são extremamente próximos. Leslie Jamison, por exemplo, escreve sobre a tentativa de descobrir quem era a sua mãe, aparentemente perfeita, antes de ela mesma se tornar mãe. No hilariante texto de Cathi Hanauer, ela finalmente tem a oportunidade de ter uma conversa com a mãe sem ser interrompida pelo seu pai, um homem ao mesmo tempo dominador e adorável. Temos textos sobre a surdez de uma mãe (por André Aciman) e sobre a franqueza desmedida de outra (por Julianna Baggott). Melissa Febos, por sua vez, usa a mitologia para analisar a estreita relação que tem com a mãe psicoterapeuta.Há um alívio em quebrar esse silêncio em torno das relações maternas. Reconhecer que nos calamos por tanto tempo, e enfim poder ter essas conversas, é uma forma de curar nosso relacionamento com as mães e, talvez o mais importante, com nós mesmos.Com textos de Cathi Hanauer, Melissa Febos, Alexander Chee, Dylan Landis, Bernice L. McFadden, Julianna Baggott, Lynn Steger Strong, Kiese Laymon, Carmen Maria Machado, André Aciman, Sari Botton, Nayomi Munaweera, Brandon Taylor e Leslie Jamison. Livro: https://amzn.to/3MR0PJ1 Twitter e insta: @termineicast

Sugar, this week's Book Club read, was first published in the US two decades ago. Now available in the UK, its core themes of race relations, oppression, and abandonment are still just as relevant and vital today. Richard, Judy, and author Bernice L. McFadden explore prejudices towards sex workers, finding friendship in unlikely places, and how racism manifests in slightly different ways in different parts of the USA. Simply head online to whsmith.co.uk to browse the Autumn Book Club collection, and use the code BOOKCLUB10 for a 10% discount.

On this episode, we're talking about Praise Song For the Butterflies by Bernice L. McFadden with Alexis Milton. We talk about Alexis' Unsung Literature and History project and a whole bunch of other underrated books that you have to check out. Alexis really helped us appreciate Praise Song for the Butterflies in a new light and you'll definitely want to read the book if you haven't! Alexis Milton on Instagram Real Ballers Read website Real Ballers Read on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realballersread/support

Guest host Maulik Pancholy presents three stories about workers and the workplace—and "the daily grind."  In a John Cheever classic, “Bayonne,” a busy waitress defends her territory.  The reader is Mary Kay Place.  The always succinct Lydia Davis gives us “Alvin the Typesetter,” in which a bohemian artist battles job conformity.  The late David Rakoff performs.   And in “OBF, Inc." by Bernice L. McFadden, an interviewee at a hip start-up learns about a secret organization that sells cultural capital.  It's performed by Teagle F. Bougere. Join and give!: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/symphonyspacenyc?code=Splashpage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's Poppin with Deja Perez, Health and Fitness with Tamika Harden, Travel and Wellness with Ambassador Attallah Shabazz. This week’s Woman to Follow is Bernice L. McFadden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I sit down to chat with the amazing and talented LEGEND Bernice L. McFadden. Author of some of my all-time favorite books, one of which has celebrated its 20th anniversary since the recording of this show--Sugar. We talk about craft, perseverance, bookstagram, and the resurgence of her books making the rounds again with a whole new generation. *episode recorded May 2020 * I do not own the rights to intro music

In 2020, I have read over 150 books and I don't plan to stop counting towards my goal until 11:59p on 12/31/20. What are some of the books you loved and what is the one book you have read that has changed or impacted you the most? Have you found it yet? I'm still searching too, if you haven't, so you're in good company. Please take the time to support the authors listed: Vee Williams, Elizabeth Acevedo, Alexandria House, Bernice L. McFadden and Elaine Welteroth. The books by these authors spring to the forefront of my mind when I think of all the books I've read that standout the most. Thank you for rocking with me. Be Honest, Be Loyal, Be True and Always, Always Be You. Be Great --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"The Book of Harlan" by Bernice L. McFadden tells the story of a Black musician from Harlem who travels to Paris around the time the city falls to the Nazis. McFadden uses the main character's life to tie together moments in the Black experience from about the 1920’s to the 1960’s/1970’s. Visit http://noirehistoir.com/blog/the-book-of-harlan-book-review for show notes and video.

Were you aware that there were Black Holocaust victims? I sure wasn’t! In this episode, I speak with 2017 NAACP Image Award Winning author, Bernice L. McFadden. She’s the author of nine critically acclaimed novels including Sugar, Loving Donovan, Nowhere Is a Place, The Warmest The post Ep24 – The Book of Harlan – Bernice L McFadden appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.

Two well-known authors read and talk about their novels, newly published by Akashic Books. Bernice McFadden's classic novel, Nowhere Is a Place, isabout a young woman's journey of self-discovery and a road trip with her mother, told from the young woman's and the mother's point of view. McFadden is the author of eight novels including Sugar, Gathering of Waters, and Glorious. Courttia Newland's new novel, The Gospel According to Cane, tells the story of a woman torn apart by the abduction of her son and the dissolution of her marriage. Years later, once she has pieced together what is left of her life, a young man claiming to be her son follows her wherever she goes.Courttia Newland is the author of six novels including Music for the Off-Key and A Book of Blues. He is coeditor of IC3: The Penguin Book of New Black Writing in Britain. Recorded On: Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Set against the backdrops of the Jim Crow South, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Civil Rights era, Glorious blends fact and faction in telling the story of Easter Venetta Bartlett, a fictional Harlem Renaissance writer. Her tumultuous path to success, ruin, and ultimately revival offers a candid and true portrait of the American experience in all its beauty and cruelty.Bernice McFadden is the author of six novels, including Sugar and Nowhere is a Place, which was a Washington Post Best Fiction title for 2006. She is a two time Hurston/Wright Legacy Award finalist for fiction, as well as the recipient of two fiction honor awards from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. Recorded On: Tuesday, November 30, 2010