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It's summer! Which means Brittany is going to be... 1) outside, 2) chilling, and 3) reading. So it's once again time for It's Been a Minute's annual summer books episode!Celebrated romance authors Bolu Babalola and Emily Henry return to the show to discuss their summer reading recommendations, ranging from spiteful and salacious to sweet and spicy.Books discussed in the episode:Sweet Heat by Bolu BabalolaGreat Big Beautiful Life by Emily HenryAnna Karenina by Leo TolstoyThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasLush by Rochelle Dowden-LordCasanova LLC by Julia WhalenThe Wickedest by Caleb FemiThe Four Winds by Kristin HannahMatriarch by Tina KnowlesLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

buckle up for a chatty bookish episode!! sharing all things books in this episode and what I am most excited to read in the new year. be sure to leave a review if you love the bookish episodes!!xoxo love you mostShawnaciBooks: Can't get enough: https://amzn.to/3BGLLvYConditions of will: https://amzn.to/4gNTCa5No ordinary love: https://amzn.to/4gHVCR2If you stayed: https://amzn.to/3BFGmoOGreat big beautiful life: https://amzn.to/3P6158oThe love simulation: https://amzn.to/4gM9N7wPlus size player: https://amzn.to/4iNVZv2No strings and wedding rings by dj murphy Say you'll remember me by Abby Jimenez https://amzn.to/3P4fvpsAugust lane by Regina black https://amzn.to/4fuyCUsSweat heat by Bolu Babalola https://amzn.to/4057MxGUnraveling by janisha boswell https://amzn.to/3Bt9jVbAtmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid https://amzn.to/41J9Rk7Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnacischroeder/?hl=enTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnacischroeder?lang=enMy Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/160741281Love You Most Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LTEe2p6gQAOogcl8XMczG?si=ZJuQ69xeRvOR5Dbh_gVNpgLove You Most Instagram: https://instagram.com/loveyoumostpod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Rachel Lynn Solomon is a young journalist and bold writer that you can get to know also as a reader in this conversation. The books Rachel chose: Queenie, Candice Carty-Williams; Thank you for listening, Julia Whelan; We are ok, Nina LaCour; The neighbor favor, Kristina Forest. Other books mentioned: Meg Cabot: All American Girl; The Queen of Babble” series. Some of the books Rachel wrote, translated to Portuguese: The Ex Talk (Fala com o Ex), Weather Girl (Faça chuva ou faça sol) Business or Pleasure (Negócios ou prazer). I recommended: The Giver of Stars, Jojo Moyes (As Mensageiras da Esperança); Marian Keyes: Grown ups; The Break. Honey and Spice (Mel & Pimenta), Bolu Babalola. Rock Band mentioned: Sleater-Kinney. Os livros aqui: www.wook.pt

Given the hot weather -- and the depressing politics -- you may be looking for an easy "beach read" for the beach, or maybe just the break room or bedroom. Laurie Dreyer, manager of Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch, has five suggestions, in various settings. The first four she heard of from the website blackgirlnerds.com: "Summer on the Bluffs" (Sunny Hostin, 2021, on Martha's Vineyard); "Drunk on Love" (Jasmine Guillory, 2022, in a Napa Valley winery); "Honey and Spice" (Bolu Babalola, 2022 in a radio program!); and "The Accidental Pinup" (Danielle Jackson, 2022, in a photography studio). The fifth one is a thriller: "When No One Is Watching" (Alyssa Cole, 2020, in a Brooklyn neighborhood). For more details, stop by the Lansingburg branch at 27 114th St., or visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

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On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: puzzle competitions and a new to Meredith podcast Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: a recap of Kaytee and Meredith's annual CR get together The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  .  :10 Bite Size Intro 2:33 - Currently Reading Patreon 4:09 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 5:02 - Puzzle Board (Amazon link for something similar, the Aldi one does not have an online link) 6:19 - Talking Scared podcast 7:23 - Talking Scared Ep. 176 8:43 - Our Current Reads 8:53 - Love in Color by Bolu Babalola (Kaytee) 10:35 - Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola 12:19 - No Way Out by Cara Hunter (Meredith, DI Adam Foley #3) 13:50 - Close to Home by Cara Hunter (Blackwell's link) 16:59 - Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett (Kaytee) 19:51 - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett 22:00 - A Haunting in the Arctic by C.J. Cooke (Meredith) 23:51 - The Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke 23:56 - The Nesting by C.J. Cooke 24:06 - I Remember You by Yrsa Sigurdardottir 24:08 - Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant 27:16 - I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong (Kaytee) 27:26 - An Immense World by Ed Yong 27:55 - Let Kaytee know if you have a copy of It's Not Exactly Rocket Science by Ed Yong!  33:28 - The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett (Meredith) 35:08 - The Appeal by Janice Hallett 41:17 - Deep Dive: Kaytee and Meredith's Bookish Retreat 46:12 - The King's English Bookshop 48:12 - Brady @booksbybrady on Instagram 49:00 - Currently Reading Patreon 53:08 - Meet Us At The Fountain 53:14 - I wish that we could visit every Indie Press List bookstore in person, or even every potential IPL bookstore. (Kaytee) 54:53 - I co-sign a bookish friend's wish for a movie theater, but make it silent reading with snacks. (Meredith, thanks Julie Myers for the wish!) Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. March's IPL comes to us from our Anchor store An Unlikely Story! Trope Thursday with Kaytee and Bunmi - a behind the scenes peek into the publishing industry All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Summary: Sometimes the best gifts come in smaller packages - join us today, friends, as Holly and Devin review short story collections in their respective wheelhouses. With a deep history of reading short fiction from their college years, Holly and Devin reflected that while less common to read in adulthood, short stories haven't lost their value or potency. Being able to impact a reader quickly enough to have a complete short story is a feat of writing prowess and the two collections they review today prove that.  Topics Discussed: The Heart (2:58): Devin discussed Love in Color by Bolu Babalola, a collection of myth retellings centered around West Africa with a sprinkling of Greek and Middle East legends thrown in. Babalola reshapes the tales of Nefertiti, Scheherazade, Psyche and others to move away from patriarchal tropes and toward a women-centered happily ever after. Devin's key takeaways were: Many of these myths end badly and usually with the death or subjugation of the female protagonist; by applying common romance tropes in the retelling they take on a more hopeful, lighter air and really underline the value of love conquering all The default characters were all BIPOC, and the book told stories that aren't well-known outside of the home cultures/countries. It was amazing to recognize stories like that of Psyche and Thisbe from Greek mythology that we were taught in school, but then also dive headfirst into new-to-you myths. Definitely worth researching the myths as you go to compare vs. Babalola's work. Told from the perspective of the woman instead of the man in all but one of the stories (Attem), the reader is left overall with a feeling of empowerment and connection. By resetting the myths in modern Manhattan, for example, we are reminded that myths aren't history but evolve with us, acting as a mirror that reflects who we are and who we want to be.  The Dagger (15:56): Holly discussed Sleep No More: Six Murderous Tales by P.D. James, a reprinted series of short stories published posthumously in 2017 from works written between 1973 and 2005. With the title a nod to Macbeth, James stories pack a punch with ordinary characters who commit dark acts. Holly's key takeaways were: Influenced by the likes of Agatha Christie, James took the popular murder mystery concept and deepened it by adding emotional, moral, and psychological layers that draw the reader in and are clear even in the short story format.  Interestingly, many of the stories in this collection are set around Christmas. If you're a reader who loves a little murder for the holidays, this collection is for you. For example, a cozy mystery author reflects on being caught up in a real-life murder as a youth when his family had guests to their home for Christmas and the person who dresses up as Santa is found dead.  Told mostly in the first person with unnamed narrators, James' builds tension with car trips gone wrong (three were in the car when they pulled over, why do only two arrive at the house?), deep family history, wolves in sheeps clothing, and the close quarters of vacations and manor homes in the UK.  Hot On the Shelf (38:21): Holly: A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab Devin: Interesting Facts about Space by Emily Austin  What's Making Our Hearts Race (42:38): Holly: Godzilla Minus One film Devin: Get On Your Knees comedy special by Jaqueline Novak on Netflix   Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

In this episode, I spotlight my favorite black romance books that celebrate black love. These books feature amazing black characters written by some of my favorite black romance authors and you should devour every single one!BOOKS MENTIONED Seven Days in June by Tia Williams https://amzn.to/3wivnP6A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams: https://amzn.to/4bMSyS0Upsy Daisy by Chelsie Edwards https://amzn.to/3OR8PM2Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan: https://amzn.to/3ONO6IMThis Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan: https://amzn.to/4bLNfCmHoney & Spice by Bolu Babalola: https://amzn.to/3UJ7v1mBy the Book by Jasmine Guillory: https://amzn.to/49FKUqLLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEWrite Your Own Romance Fill-In-Stories: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/fill-in-stories/ Meant to Be Book Series: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/meant-to-be-books/A Year of Reading Romance Card Deck, Grab Your Copy: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/a-year-of-reading-romance/If you're a romance book lover like me, then join my email list so you never miss a podcast episode or new book list, and I'll instantly gift you my list of Top 10 Book Boyfriends. https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/join/ Every romance book reader needs a Romance Book Reading Journal. Grab your copy today! Buy Now on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RV37H3ZFOLLOW ME! Blog: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/ Podcast: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shereadsromancebooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shereadsromancebooks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shereadsromancebooksblog/LEAVE A REVIEW!If you liked this episode or got a book recommendation you can't wait to read please give a star rating and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. It helps me know what you like and want to hear. Thanks!This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellen and Mom discuss the fake dating, female solidarity, and friends to lovers in Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola.  Plus, creating future romance readers and being hard to impress.  Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

Jess decides it's time to invite Russell into her world, so he stays at the loft in this week's New Girl rewatch of "Normal"!Jenn and Jaime (@elspunko) invited their lovely friend Alrinthea (@alrinthea) on the podcast to talk all about Jess and Russell's relationship, the first ever game of True American, Winston's career woes, and more.Enjoy!Our recommended media:Past LivesThe audio book of "Honey and Spice" by Bolu Babalola"Seven Days in June" by Tia WilliamsFollow us on Twitter and Instagram for more fun content. Support the Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls, and donate if you can to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund.

In honor of Valentine's Day and Black History Month, Andie, Gen, and Ren are discussing Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola! While we can only hope to be as iconic as Kiki Banjo's, Brown Sugar, join us as we highlight the perks of listening to the audiobook, our take on pop culture references in books, and the importance and appreciation for the book's female friendships. Make your favorite galentine's day cocktail and settle in and enjoy this week's episode of Boozy Book Talk! Follow our socials: Instagram & TikTok: ⁠⁠@BoozyBookTalkPod⁠⁠ Goodreads: Andie: ⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/andiieeeyo⁠⁠ Gen: ⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/booksnbistros⁠⁠ Ren: ⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/mirandajburke⁠⁠ Our Bookstagrams: Andie: ⁠⁠@readinginabc⁠⁠ Gen: ⁠⁠@booksnbistros⁠⁠ Ren: ⁠⁠@bookswith.ren⁠⁠ Music Credit: Stays The Same [Instrumental Version] by Gloria Tells

This book inspires the topics discussed in this episode with personal essays from 24 Nigerian writers, and a more complete and authentic image of the country comes to light. The book delves into the complexities and paradoxes of patriotism, the influence of social class and privilege in Nigerian society, the tension between traditional customs and the diasporic way of life, and the potency of storytelling and its intrinsic association with Nigeria's history. In this collection, highly acclaimed and award-winning writers share their unique memories and experiences of Nigeria, providing an insider's perspective of a country whose influence can be felt worldwide. With essays from Nels Abbey, Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, Yomi Adegoke, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Oyinkan Akande, Ike Anya, Sefi Atta, Bolu Babalola, J K Chukwu, Abi Daré, Inua EllamsChịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ, Caleb Femi, Helon Habila, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, Anietie Isong, Okey Ndibe, Chigozie Obioma, Irenosen Okojie, Cheluchi Onyemelukwe, Lola Shoneyin, Umar Turaki, Chika Unigwe and Hafsa Zayyan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caught-readhanded/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caught-readhanded/support

Estamos tão felizes com o caos bom do episódio desta semana! ✨ Convidámos duas das nossas bookstagrammers favoritas: a Sara Oliveira (@book.vorfreude) e a Daniela Amaro (@fangirlishwandering). É uma horinha de amor puro, no fundo.

OUR HOSTS: Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxxNatalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan What we're drinking: Chai From Kreation & Chai From Miss Melbourne TOPIC: Natalie is back from Hawaii, and we finally have a moment to sit down and catch up! Corinne is ready to move out of Los Angeles, and we discuss how we're managing the infamous June Gloom. Inspired by the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, we unpack our current era and reflect on our eras of the past. Plus, we take a trip down memory lane to share our BFF origin story. Think film summer camp, sketchy apartment buildings, and way too many Pop-Tarts. In this episode, we discuss:Natalie's vacation to Hawaii Why Corinne wants to move out of Los Angeles Our current and past erasTips for getting through June Gloom How we became best friendsEND OF THE SHOW: Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Issa RaeDRINK RATING:Chai From Kreation & Chai From Miss Melbourne = 8 / IssaWRAP UP:To wrap up the episode, we play Recent Obsessions. Corinne's goal is to read a book a month, and she loves her current book Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola. Natalie is obsessed with the history (and the whole concept) of The Rainforest Cafe. We have a newsletter for our Am I community. You can sign up for the newsletter on our website: amidoingthisrightpod.comYou can email us for episode ideas or Solicited Advice: amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @amidoingthisrightpod Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! It really helps us grow!

It's finally summer! And what better way to celebrate than to pick up a juicy book on a nice day? Romance authors Bolu Babalola and Emily Henry join host Brittany Luse to give their recommendations for great summer reads. Plus, they play a dating game featuring literary hotties. You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at ibam@npr.org.

Summary:   "Erica, you are a woman to love." This week we are thrilled to have singer/songwriter/musician/producer/style icon/woman-of-the-world Louise Burns as our guest to talk about one of her favourite movies: Something's Gotta Give. Also discussed: Baywatch, Y2K fashions, and finding your color season.     Show notes:   Louise Burns   Keanu Reeves Is a Secret Rom-Com King (Collider)    Recommendations: Lisa:  We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry (book) Andrea G.:  Big FIght in Little Chinatown (film) Andrea W.: Love in Color: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold by Bolu Babalola (book) Louise Burns: Baywatch (TV); The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix)   Music credits "Electrodoodle" by Kevin MacLeod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From: incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   "Flutterbee" by Podington Bear From:  Free Music Archive Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License     Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Intro voiced by Morgan Brayton Pop This! is a podcast featuring three women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Andrea Gin is a producer and an avid figure skating fan. Press play and come hang out with your new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin.  

Once upon a time, there were two people in love named Siya and Maadi. But tragedy strikes when Siya is chosen to be a sacrifice to a seven-headed serpent named Bida to save the empire. Will Maadi slay the monster and doom the Empire of Wagadou? Or will he step aside so others may live? Join Fox & Sparrow as they explore this love story for a Valentine's Day special first brought to us by Bolu Babalola's Love in Colour.    Enjoying the Podcast? We want to hear from you! Leave us a review on Podchaser or follow us on Goodpods and tell us what story you would like us to cover next!   Show notes can be found on our website at: https://talesfromtheenchantedforest.com  You can also find us on: Twitter @FromEnchanted Mastodon Instagram   TikTok

Allie and Rach discuss Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola.

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Author and Golden Voice narrator Julia Whelan joins AudioFile's Michele Cobb to talk all about writing and narrating THANK YOU FOR LISTENING, a romance between two narrators that earned a spot on our list of 2022 Best Audiobooks. Hear about what it was like to narrate her own work and how Julia thought about all of the character voices as she was writing and developing their stories. Listen to discover some of her own experiences with narrating that she brought into the booth and what will stick with her about writing and narrating this romance. Read AudioFile's review of the audiobook at audiofilemagazine.com. Published by Harper Audio. AudioFile's 2022 Best Romance Audiobooks: DELILAH GREEN DOESN'T CARE by Ashley Herring Blake, read by Kristen DiMercurio HONEY & SPICE by Bolu Babalola, read by Weruche Opia KAMILA KNOWS BEST by Farah Heron, read by Soneela Nankani SEATMATE by Cara Bastone, read by Amanda Ronconi, Zachary Webber, Josh Hurley, Carol Monda, Corey Allen, Allyson Johnson, Eric Yves Garcia, Tanya Eby, Dina Pearlman SOMETHING FABULOUS by Alexis Hall, read by Nicholas Boulton THANK YOU FOR LISTENING by Julia Whelan, read by Julia Whelan For the full list of 2022 Best Audiobooks, visit: audiofilemagazine.com Will Seeking Justice Lead to Her Own Demise? Today's episode of Behind the Mic is brought to you by Oasis Audio, publisher of BENEATH HIS SILENCE, a gothic-style regency romance from promising young author, Hannah Linder. Narrated by Anne Flosnik. Available everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October's prompt for The Bookstore Challenge 2022 is to read a book that's a retelling of a folktale or fairytale. Our second book is Becca's pick, Love in Color by Bolu Babalola.  Next book discussion episode will be on Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop by Danyel Smith. Find it at your local bookstore or library and read along with us! Get two months for the price of one at Libro.fm with code 'bookstorepod' at checkout.  Website | Patreon

In which Hannah and Caroline go over their favorite reads of October (so far), provide case studies of both the Minnesotan accent and the Hannah, and discuss Caroline's wanton wontons.Show notes:- Team Caroline: I Dreamed a Dream- Team Hannah: I Have a Dream- Daniel Radcliffe sings She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain at maximum effort- Caroline is definitely at least probably right about the great "gel" debate of 2022 (Google really let us down on this one)Intro: (00:00)Books mentioned:What Happens in Scotland, Jennifer McQuiston: (2:48)Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night & Dark Needs at Night's Edge, Kresley Cole: (4:18)Honey & Spice, Bolu Babalola: (7:25)Dating in Dallas Series, Adriana Herrera: (9:08)Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail, Ashley Herring Blake: (14:04)Season of Love, Helena Greer: (16:45)Scandal in Spring (Daisy Bowman): (18:19)It Happened One Autumn (Lillian Bowman): (18:29)Seoulmates, Susan Lee: (21:38)After Midnight & The Vampire Who Loved Me, Teresa Medeiros: (22:50)A Lady's Guide Series, Manda Collins: (24:25)Ruthless Rivals Series, Kate Bateman: (27:00)Queen Bee, Amalie Howard: (28:32)What Souls Are Made Of: A Wuthering Heights Remix, Tasha Suri: (29:00)Again the Magic, Lisa Kleypas: (30:10)The League of Gentlewomen Witches, India Holton: (31:07)Bringing Down the Duke, Evie Dunmore: (31:14)Outro: (31:16)Socials:- Follow @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Logo Image Attribution: Image by Freepik)

October's prompt for The Bookstore Challenge 2022 is to read a book that's a retelling of a folktale or fairytale. Our first book is Corinne's pick, Baba Yaga Laid an Egg by Dubravka Ugrešić.  Next book discussion episode will be on Love in Color by Bolu Babalola. Find it at your local bookstore or library and read along with us! Get two months for the price of one at Libro.fm with code 'bookstorepod' at checkout.  Website | Patreon  

For our second and final book of September we read the paranormal YA novel, Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger. Would you notice if your best friend of 16 years had elf ears? Let's talk about it. October's book prompt is to read a retelling of a Folk or Fairy Tale. Corinne's pick is up first and it is Baba Yaga Laid an Egg by Dubravka Ugresic. And Becca's will be Love in Color by Bolu Babalola. You can find them at your local bookstore or library and read along with us.

Due to the first Romance episode being the most listened to, I came out with a second one, but I'm super curious to know whether my listeners are romantics. If you are, feel free to express yourself, it's a safe space. What is your theory on romance? What is your new approach to it? What is your type? Speaking of Romance... I also reference the bestselling novel and Reese's Book Club pick, "Honey & Spice" by Bolu Babalola. Wonderful novel so far, I highly recommend it. Listen to "For The Voiceless" by Viv here: audiomack.com/vivaciousviv --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsvivaciousviv/message

Let's go in-depth on romance novels! But first, we're chatting with Madeline Nusser from Allstate Identity Protection, which oh-so-graciously sponsored this episode, to dig into something equally sexy: doing what you can to thwart identity theft.    Go to AIP.com/AThingOrTwo today to see if Allstate Identity Protection is available through your employer. If not sign up there to get a 30-day free trial.. Check out The Washington Post article on the rise of romance in the U.S. and this Twitter thread from Helen Rosner on the weirdness of publishing categories.    Some books that are not romance novels but kind of are:  Normal People by Sally Rooney Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon (but her book Instructions for Dancing counts!) Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro   Books we endorse for romance newbs: The Idea of You by Robinne Lee The Roommate by Rosie Danan How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder Something Wilder by Christina Lauren Seven Days in June by Tia Williams Book Lovers by Emily Henry The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert (see also: our podcast ep with Tallia) Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola (who's a great Twitter follow) Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Every Summer After by Carley Fortune   More romance authors with many books to dive into:  Jasmine Guillory  Abby Jimenez Tessa Bailey   Have a romance novel you want, neeeeeed to recommend? Let us know at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq. And for more recommendations, try out a Secret Menu membership.   Support your hair with Nutrafol. Take $15 off your first month's subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO. Look into Allstate Identity Protection (and see if your employer offers it, too). Use our link for a 30-day free trial. Try Bombas and take 20% off your first purchase when you use our link. Book that doctor's appointment: Download the free Zocdoc app. YAY.   Produced by Dear Media  

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: a new reading habit and protecting a reading life Current Reads: books that are joyful (one of us really needed it) and a strange twin theme! Deep Dive: seasoned protagonists, who are they are which are our favorites The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:46 - Currently Reading Patreon 4:37 - Bookish Moment of the Week 5:54 - Pangobooks 13:28 - Current Reads 13:50 - The Twin Paradox by Charles Wachter (Meredith) 18:13 - Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi  18:15 - Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton 19:11 - Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola (Kaytee) 19:21 - Love in Color by Bolu Babalola 10:36 - The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon 21:35 - Libro.fm 22:34 - Little Darlings by Melanie Golding (Meredith) 22:40 - The Hidden by Melanie Golding 28:57 - Hoopla 29:28 - In Her Boots by KJ Dell'antoia (Kaytee) 32:48 - Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke (Meredith) 33:27 - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke 36:59 - Great Expectations by Charles Dickens 41:04 - The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain (Kaytee) 42:19 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 42:21 - All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle 42:23 - The Guncle by Steven Rowley  42:43 - One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston 43:58 - Deep Dive: Seasoned Protagonists in our Reading 48:27 - The Old Woman with the Knife by Gu Byeong-Mo 49:10 - Cafe Con Libros 49:28 - An Elderly Lady Is Up To No Good by Helene Tursten 50:18 - Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn 50:39 - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 50:49 - The Bullet that Missed by Richard Osman 53:39 - Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death (#1 in the series) by M.C. Beaton 54:00 - The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax (#1 in the series) by Dorothy Gilman 54:48 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 54:49 - All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle 54:50 - The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain 55:08 - The Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory 55:21 - The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg 55:26 - Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson 55:43 - The Confession Club by Elizabeth Berg 56:42 - Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf 57:35 - The Son by Philipp Meyer 57:51 - The Shell Seekers by Rosamund Pilcher 58:53 - Meet Us At The Fountain I wish that everyone would read Rewind by Catherine Ryan Howard. (Meredith) 59:23 - Rewind by Catherine Ryan Howard 59:33 - The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard 59:42 - Fabled Bookshop 1:00:54 - Run Time by Catherine Ryan Howard I wish that if a book is part of a series, the number is always on the spine or cover. (Kaytee) 1:01:29 - Spirit Hunters: The Island of Monsters by Ellen Oh 1:02:04 - Spirit Hunters by Ellen Oh Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

This episode is packed full of great upcoming book events in Brighton and Sussex as well as some great local authors and publishers. We also discuss this summer's hottest rom com, HONEY & SPICE by Bolu Babalola. We speak to William Shaw about Fatal Shore as part of Shoreham Festval next month; Lesley Wood about The Coast is Queer Festival, Susannah Stevenson about Charleston's Small Wonder Festival. Mark Thompson joins Caitlin to talk about his new book ETERNAL CITY out with Sussex based RedDoor press; and I talk to Brighton writer Helen Trevorrow about her book NEW BRIGHTON followed by a discussion about this month's book HONEY AND SPICE with the book's editor, Katie Packer. 

On sunday the 27th of march we welcomed Bolu Bablola & Eliza Anyangwe in De Nieuwe Liefde. This is an edited audiostream of the event. Pop culture expert, bestselling author and self-named romcommoiseur Bolu Babalola talks to writer and editor Eliza Anyangwe about the important of African female storytellers as well as the genre of Black love stories as counternarratives, and the preservation of folktales and oral traditions. In her short story collection Love in Colour Bolu Babalola explores how the power of love has been expressed within a variety of cultures from around the world. “I pay homage to the textures of each original tale while also adapting them to fit a new, modern age. In doing this, I hope to draw out and excavate what these stories can teach us about ourselves and love itself.” – Bolu Babalola‘This book is about being seen in all your iterations, in every dynamic, brightly and in colour. It's about the joy and hope that accompanies the celebration of that phenomenon. I hope that this book brings you joy.' Bolu Babalola is a writer of books, scripts, culture pieces and retorts, a lover of love and self-coined “romcomoisseur”. Bolu writes stories of dynamic women with distinct voices who love and are loved audaciously, and is a big believer in women being both ‘beauty and the beast'. Her short story collection, LOVE IN COLOUR, was published in 2020, became a Times bestseller and was shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year. Her debut novel, HONEY AND SPICE, will be published in July 2022. Eliza Anyangwe joined CNN in February 2021 as editor of the award-winning global gender inequality project As Equals. She began her career working for international development and environmental NGOs but has spent over a decade in media, working at The Guardian, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and as managing director at member-funded journalism platform The Correspondent. #bolubabalola #elizaanyangwe #folktale #counternarratives Volg De Nieuwe Liefde https://www.facebook.com/denieuweliefde https://www.instagram.com/denieuweliefde/ https://twitter.com/denieuweliefde https://www.linkedin.com/company/de-nieuwe-liefde/

We are back from our summer break with a jam-packed show. We speak to the new owner of Kemptown Bookshop, Cathy Haywood, about her plans for the shop as well as YA specialist, Remony Hart about her plans for the new YA and kids' section. Caitlin Gleeson speaks to Lily Lindon about her new book DOUBLE BOOKED, and I interviewed Cate Quinn about one of this summer's hottest thriller, BLOOD SISTERS. We are  also joined by the author of this month's book club Chloe Timms' to talk about her wonderful novel, THE SEAWOMEN. The Book Club is also available as a podcast which you can download from wherever you get yours.  Our next book club book is HONEY AND SPICE by Bolu Babalola. The Book Club is also available as a podcast, where you can download from wherever you get your podcasts. You can get in touch with us on Instagram at @btnbookclub and email us at btnbookclub@gmail.com. If you're interested in sponsoring an episode, get in touch! 

Ira, Louis, and guest host Bolu Babalola discuss Bennifer's wedding, Anne Hathway's celebrity rebrand, Love Island, The Gray Man, the monkeypox vaccine rollout, and more. Plus, Hayley Kiyoko joins to discuss her new album Panorama and what it takes to be vulnerable as a pop star.____You can find everything you need to fight back at votesaveamerica.com/roe, but here's a few things you can do:The first, and most important thing we can do is minimize the harm that this ruling will inflict. One way to do that is to support our Immediate Impact Fund. All funds raised go directly to local abortion funds, independent clinics, and legal defense for patients: votesaveamerica.com/abortionfundsWe have a lot of work to do to fight back, and one place to start is with our Fight Back Fund, which supports grassroots organizing and power-building organizations in states where we can make a difference, as well as supporting ballot measure campaigns in four states. By contributing, you can help local activists defend abortion rights this year and build towards the future: votesaveamerica.com/fightbackGet to work supporting winnable races in 2022 where abortion is at stake—like the governor's races in Pennsylvania, Michigan, or Arizona—by signing up for Midterm Madness: votesaveamerica.com/midtermsRSVP for our live virtual event on Tuesday 6/28: After Roe: Reproductive and Civil Rights Move to States, where our expert panel incl Erin Ryan and Leah Litman, moderated by Shaniqua will discuss what this means, what comes next, and how we can fight back: https://www.mobilize.us/crooked/event/464892/

A self-confessed ‘Romcomisseur' and lover of all things love Bolu Babalola is one of the most exciting new voices in romantic literature. This week we discuss her new novel Honey and Spice a fun, sexy, exciting read that will have you obsessed with its witty protagonist Kiki Banjo. Continue the conversation using the hashtag #CapitalXTRABookClub and happy reading!

Need a beach read? We've got you covered. Bolu Babalola's Honey & Spice is just the summer romance you've been looking for.  Kiki Banjo is an expert in relationship-evasion. She's made it her mission to protect the women of Whitewell University from the dangers of players and heartbreak, supplying advice, tips and essentials to paying men no mind on her student radio show, Brown Sugar. But then Kiki meets a distressingly handsome newcomer who threatens to tear apart the community of women she's fought so hard to protect.  Bolu Babalola is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Love in Colour. Her new novel Honey & Spice is published by Headline and available now in all good bookshops. We recommend buying from one of our favourite indies, Afrori Books, who sell the biggest selection of books by Black Authors in the UK. 'Smart, sexy and energetic. I'm excited for everyone to read this book.' EMMA GANNON Podcast produced and edited by Megan Bay Dorman Programmed by Matt Casbourne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mythical tales of love from around the world, retold.

From the Sunday Times bestselling author, Bolu Babalola, comes the romantic comedy we've all be waiting for. The sharp-tongued (and secretly soft-hearted) Kiki Banjo is an expert in relationship-evasion, and likes to keep her feelings close to her chest. As the host of the popular student radio show, Brown Sugar, it is her mission to make sure the women who make up the Afro-Caribbean Society at Whitewell University also do not fall into the mess of 'situationships', players and heartbreak. But when Kiki meets the distressingly handsome and charming newcomer Malakai Korede - who she has publicly denounced as 'The Wasteman of Whitewell' - her defences are weakened and her heart is compromised. A clash embroils them in a fake relationship to salvage both their reputations and save their futures, and soon she finds herself in danger of falling for the very man she warned her girls about. A funny and sparkling debut, Honey & Spice is full of delicious tension and romantic intrigue that will make you weak at the knees.

From the Sunday Times bestselling author, Bolu Babalola, comes the romantic comedy we've all be waiting for. The sharp-tongued (and secretly soft-hearted) Kiki Banjo is an expert in relationship-evasion, and likes to keep her feelings close to her chest. As the host of the popular student radio show, Brown Sugar, it is her mission to make sure the women who make up the Afro-Caribbean Society at Whitewell University also do not fall into the mess of 'situationships', players and heartbreak. But when Kiki meets the distressingly handsome and charming newcomer Malakai Korede - who she has publicly denounced as 'The Wasteman of Whitewell' - her defences are weakened and her heart is compromised. A clash embroils them in a fake relationship to salvage both their reputations and save their futures, and soon she finds herself in danger of falling for the very man she warned her girls about. A funny and sparkling debut, Honey & Spice is full of delicious tension and romantic intrigue that will make you weak at the knees.

Happy Black history month! Let's celebrate with some books that represent black joy. Of course, just because it's February doesn't mean you should only limit your diverse reading to this month- read more diversely all the time!Have other authors/books/series you think we would like? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org.Books we mention:Wild Rain by Beverly JenkinsRare Danger also by BevBrown Sisters trilogy by Talia HibbertBook 1 - Get a Life, Chloe Brown ; Book 2 - Take a Hint, Dani Brown ; Book 3 - Act Your Age, Eve BrownPlaybook series by Alexa MartinBook 1 - Intercepted ; Book 2 - Fumbled ; Book 3 - Blitzed ; Book 4 - SnappedAlyssa Cole seriesNote- Jackie got her series and the books numbers mixed up! There is the Reluctant Royals series:Book 1- Princess in Theory (STEM princess who doesn't know she's a princess); Book 2 - Duke by Default (Scottish sword maker) ; Book 3 - Prince on Paper (playboy prince) + novellasAnd then there's Runaway Royals Book 1 - How To Catch a Queen (amazing audiobook version, arranged marriage) ; Book 2 - How to Find a Princess (queer Anastasia)Love in Color by Bolu Babalola

When Christine Quinn makes her first appearance in the fourth season of Selling Sunset, it's a moment of high camp. We've just watched a scene where — like most of the show — the other ladies in the Oppenheim Group real estate agency have been talking breathlessly about her. Now, she's stepping out of a yellow Lamborghini to an $8 million property in the Hollywood Hills that looks like a drug lord's palace. She's heavily pregnant and looks impossibly glamorous, wearing a sleek black dress, a bedazzled blazer with arched shoulder pads, and a “chair purse” that she admits can't actually hold anything.She has attitude. She's a boss. She means business.Underscoring the moment is an electric bass-heavy bop with seemingly nonsensical lyrics: “Take my name out of your mouth / I don't want to hear you talking when you're around / ‘Cause everywhere I go it's like you're always there / But I don't want to hear it / ‘Cause everybody wants a piece of what I got.”Since the latest season of the Netflix reality drama premiered last month, many fans have been wondering about the show's “over the top” and “WILD” music. An average episode can feature snippets of around 15 songs, which usually serve as transitions as the ladies make glamorous exits from cars or tour luxury properties. They can, admittedly, all start to sound the same after a while.“The stock music in Selling Sunset is like music from a mall in hell,” writer Bolu Babalola tweeted. “They sound like songs except really not? Distinctly genreless.”“It's like if someone wrote pop songs for aliens,” tweeted Lindsey Adler, a writer for the Athletic.Omicron VariantThe Secret CIA FilesOxford High ShootingSelling SunsetDigital BlackfaceJosh DuggarKim PetrasAbortion RightsWhat's The Deal With The Music On “Selling Sunset”?With the show's “girlboss” songs becoming a meme, Selling Sunset's music supervisor revealed how they look for music that has themes of “female empowerment” and is “feisty.” And, yes, all the songs are real.By David MackPosted on December 3, 2021, at 5:17 p.m. ETNetflixChristine Quinn and Jason Oppenheim tour a mansion in the Selling Sunset Season 4 premiere.When Christine Quinn makes her first appearance in the fourth season of Selling Sunset, it's a moment of high camp. We've just watched a scene where — like most of the show — the other ladies in the Oppenheim Group real estate agency have been talking breathlessly about her. Now, she's stepping out of a yellow Lamborghini to an $8 million property in the Hollywood Hills that looks like a drug lord's palace. She's heavily pregnant and looks impossibly glamorous, wearing a sleek black dress, a bedazzled blazer with arched shoulder pads, and a “chair purse” that she admits can't actually hold anything.She has attitude. She's a boss. She means business.Underscoring the moment is an electric bass-heavy bop with seemingly nonsensical lyrics: “Take my name out of your mouth / I don't want to hear you talking when you're around / ‘Cause everywhere I go it's like you're always there / But I don't want to hear it / ‘Cause everybody wants a piece of what I got.”ADVERTISEMENTLike practically all the music in the show, “I Got Mine” is not a song you've likely ever heard before. And while its lyrics may be nonsense, they somehow perfectly meet the moment — and that's exactly the point.“It's ‘gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss' vibes, 100%,” said Colby Lapolla, one of the song's writers. “It's been very funny to watch Twitter, and I feel like so many people have been talking about the music. They don't understand that we know this is garbage.”Twitter: @imichaelmcquaidSince the latest season of the Netflix reality drama premiered last month, many fans have been wondering about the show's “over the top” and “WILD” music. An average episode can feature snippets of around 15 songs, which usually serve as transitions as the ladies make glamorous exits from cars or tour luxury properties. They can, admittedly, all start to sound the same after a while.“The stock music in Selling Sunset is like music from a mall in hell,” writer Bolu Babalola tweeted. “They sound like songs except really not? Distinctly genreless.”“It's like if someone wrote pop songs for aliens,” tweeted Lindsey Adler, a writer for the Athletic.Twitter: @RajivKMenonADVERTISEMENTParodies of the Selling Sunset song lyrics have also become something of a recurring joke online, with many mocking the seemingly random collection of girlboss buzzwords.Twitter: @laurenm345Twitter: @clairelizzieTwitter: @gossipbabiesADVERTISEMENTTwitter: @joecastlebakerCarrie Hughes, the music supervisor on Selling Sunset, acknowledges the songs tend to share certain themes and sounds, but she insists they're each unique. “It's not really the same for me, because I work in music,” she said. “They have the same vibe, but they don't sound the same to me.”Hughes' job is a big one. A 10-episode season might contain as many as 150 songs, as well as hundreds of other musical cues without lyrics. Hughes needs to listen to thousands of tracks to find the right tune that an editor can then cut footage to. Sometimes an editor needs a specific sound for an emotional moment — say, a fight or tearful breakdown — so Hughes will send along options. Otherwise, she has a playlist ready to go of dozens of “female empowerment” songs that can be used for any transition where the lyrics don't matter. She said that showrunner Adam DiVello, who also created Laguna Beach and The Hills, has a strict rule that they never repeat a song.ADVERTISEMENT“The showrunner definitely wanted ‘female empowerment' [as a theme],” Hughes explained. “The other main word that gets thrown around is ‘feisty.' So we kind of have two styles of female empowerment. One is just ‘helping all women,' ‘we're great,' ‘we can do this,' and then there's more feisty, like, ‘I'm better than you' vibes.”“It has a very city, trendy, cool vibe that is kind of universal,” said Jennifer Smith, who worked with Hughes on seasons 2 and 3, “so it doesn't matter if you're watching it in the UK, you can still identify with it even if you've never been to LA. It's a universal sonic texture language.”The reason Selling Sunset is full of music you've never heard before is thus a practical one. It features an astonishing amount of music, and there's only so much money to spend. “We don't have the budget for Ariana or Beyoncé or Rihanna,” Hughes said. “We would love to, but we definitely don't.”NetflixMary Fitzgerald and Chrishell Stause in Selling SunsetADVERTISEMENTTo find music, Hughes speaks with various licensing companies, who themselves search for artists whose music they can sell to productions. Ty Salazar, the vice president of creative licensing for film and TV at Position Music, said his company controls the publishing rights for about 20,000 songs — 26 of which are featured in the latest season of Selling Sunset.“I would say they're all bouncy pop,” he said of the Selling Sunset tunes. “They are all songs with drive and swagger. Typically, they have a female empowerment lyric or feel. There's lyrics about being glamorous, being the best — that sort of thing.”He added, “We are always looking for what the majority of our clients need at the moment. Right now, this kind of female empowerment, drive songs with swagger is a very big need, and it's kind of become our speciality.”Some musicians effectively make writing for licensing companies their full-time job. Knowing what the market demands, they'll happily work with producers to pump out a supply of tunes in exchange for being paid each time the music is featured in a show or movie. Unlike other music, the point of these songs isn't necessarily to get played on the radio — but that can actually be somewhat freeing, said Lapolla, the musician whose song was featured in Christine's intro scene.“There's not the pressure of like, I need to express myself right now. What do I want to say? What am I feeling? It's fun to write stuff like this that is just ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆https://linktr.ee/jacksonlibon---------------------------------------------------#facebook #instagram #amour #couple #couplegoals #famille #relation #doudou #youtube #twitter #tiktok #love #instagood #follow #like #ouy #oyu #babyshark #lilnasx #girl #happybirthday #movie #olive #garden #menu #deviance #autotrader #trading #khan #academy #carter #carguru #ancestry #accords #abc #news #bts #cbs #huru bluebook #socialmedia #whatsapp #music #google #photography #memes #marketing #india #followforfollowback #likeforlikes #a #insta #fashion #k #trending #digitalmarketing #covid #o #snapchat #socialmediamarketing #bhfyp 

Beautiful narration of how two young strangers could fall heavily in love through something as small as a crack through a shared wall. Bolu Babalola once again shines the magic of folklore into modern day love and romance.Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chos-and-sherry/message

We have another episode of retellings for you. This time, we have chosen books that are inspired by non-Western mythology and stories. Books mentioned in this episode: A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna, The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen, Love in Colour: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold by Bolu Babalola, Strange Beasts of China by Yan Ge, and The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepitfictional/message

Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola is THE novel of the season. Femi Babalola,  Bolu's father and diaspora dad extraordinaire, discusses the very intentional way you raise children to keep them connected with their roots and achieving at the highest level in the adopted country. Bi-coastal living, raising diaspora children, religion, taking bold business risks in an unpredictable  Nigeria - no topic was off limits. A truly interesting season opener. 

Yeeerrrrrrrr! Welcome to the Cheers Podcast hosted by Ṣeola the girl, your girl. Kanessa and I talk strategy and how to win in dating. I also love the city of Brooklyn. That is all. Cheers Heaux! Follow Kanessa on Instagram: @kanessa_w Follow the Cheers Podcast on Instagram and Twitter: @cheersthepod Video Clip of the Week: https://twitter.com/LifeGaveyuLEMON/status/1423131432277483521?s=20 BOOKGANG

Detailed description and analysis of the debut work of Bolu Babalola that centres around love mythology and uniqueness of a black woman. The book that makes you want love

Yeeerrrrrrrr! Welcome to the Cheers Podcast hosted by Ṣeola the girl, your girl. Contrary to what Mr. West said, one [WO]man should in fact have ALL that power. Sade and I encourage y'all to get you some as well. Cheers Heaux! Follow Sade on Instagram: @squatscakebythelbs Follow the Cheers Podcast on Instagram and Twitter: @cheersthepod BLK presents “Vax That Thang Up” ft. Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, and Mia X: https://youtu.be/pa_gk3X5UEE BOOKGANG

Yeeerrrrrrrr! Welcome to the Cheers Podcast hosted by Ṣeola the girl, your girl. Isi teaches us to make not just money moves, but POWER moves. Come grab some for yourself. Cheers Heaux! Follow Isi Aladejobi on Instagram: @isimemena and visit her website: https://becomefulfilled.com/ Follow the Cheers Podcast on Instagram and Twitter: @cheersthepod TikTok of the Week: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdVMDFVH/ BOOKGANG

He's coming home! (but we don't know who because there was a cruel cliffhanger) Queen of the Twitter TL Bolu Babalola is here this morning to discuss everything that went down on Rachel's first day in the villa. She had a fun day, didn't she? AND Shannon is here to give us the downlow on her short-but-sweet time in the villa. Never before has someone managed to be so iconic in just 48 hours. So - who's Rachel going to choose? Brad told Rachel she was his type, but she said that she thought Chuggs might be more trustworthy. Poor thing, having two fit boys graft their wee socks off for her, really feeling for her today. Weirdly, halfway through the show last night we got a preview of the new Bond film! Oh, wait... was that the challenge? RIGHT, makes more sense. Those tuxedo thongs didn't really seem practical for international espionage. Remember to email us on themorningafter@itv.com if you have a crush that you want us to ask out on our Crush Club or if you have a life dilemma that you need Liv to solve. So, the gunge gets everywhere? Even in your belly button?! Ah, it's okay - Arielle has a good technique for cleaning them out.

Yeeerrrrrrrr! Welcome to the Cheers Podcast hosted by Ṣeola the girl, your girl. Dez'Gillai and I receive, exercise, and in turn give you... the gift of GAB. Tune tf in for the May BOOKGANG

In this episode the girls are joined by the romcommoisseur and author of the Sunday Times bestselling Love in Colour, Bolu Babalola. It would be rude not to talk about love when the world's leading expert in the area joins the podcast, so the girls talk about their favourite romcoms (Twilight unfortunately included), their ideal fictional romances (men and reversing the car, amirite?) and probably a bit too much talk about fellatio (we're always sorry). Bolu role-plays interviewing Soraya about her boyfriend Dylan O'Brien, Rochelle imagines a life in the country with Bella Hadid and Katie describes the joy in making a man clench their butt. Anyway... enjoy!

Join us as we explore the world of love through stories. Warning ⚠️ : Spoilers in the episode. Hosts: Comfort, Dumebi and Moyo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/caught-readhanded/support

It's here! For the fifth episode of AudioBook Club, we meet up to discuss Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola.Love in colour contains a collection of love stories inspired by tales of the past. Debut author Bolu Babalola takes the most beautiful and shocking love stories from history and mythology and retells them, making the women the heroine of their own love story. The book reimagines magical folktales of West Africa, iconic Greek myths, and ancient legends from South Asia. We're joined by new and familiar Audiobookworms this week who listened to this swoon-worthy short story collection. We can't wait to share their thoughts on Love in Colour with you. The episode features a Q&A and a special appearance from the author Bolu Babalola.Join us for our next live event and taping on Sunday, 30th May at 4:00 pm GMT, where we'll be getting stuck into Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga.You can register to attend at http://contentisqueen.org/abc6 or via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/april-audiobook-club-love-in-colour-tickets-150370733913. If you can't make it feel free to send your thoughts and questions about Nervous Conditions to us on Whatsapp at +447715 408831Warning: There are spoilers in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vibe Check Welcome to our very special MOM episode! Gwen works with her mom and admires her ambition, as well as her eye-opening carpool tactics. Danielle learned to make time for herself from her mom, who has two masters and her PhD, all of which she earned AFTER she had kids. Our moms are the very best!    Pop Culture MOMS! Gwen chose two Iconic TV moms: Lorelai Gilmore from Gilmore Girls and Lucille Bluth (RIP Jessica Walters) from Arrested Development – both of whom could be considered terrible mothers... Danielle: Clair Huxtable really had it all. Molly Weasley from the HP series, especially when she takes out Bellatrix. Rainbow Johnson from Black-ish because she's quirky and always there for her kids. Morticia Addams wasn't afraid to show affection to Gomez. Marmee from Little Women is perhaps the quintessential mother. (Also, terrible moms: Lily Vander Woodsen from Gossip Girl, Ellis Grey on Grey's Anatomy, also ALL the parents on Riverdale—loved this PopBuzz article dissecting why!) Recs from ASHLEY AUDRAIN Ashley's debut novel, THE PUSH, is now available! Ashley has two books to recommend (which coincidentally look at motherhood!): THE NINE LIVES OF ROSE NAPOLITANO by Donna Freitas and THE SPECTACULAR by Zoe Whittall (out in September) Like so many of us, Ashley loved THE UNDOING on HBO. Wearing comfy sweats has brought Ashley immense joy! She especially loves the sweats from Province of Canada.  Ashley's next book, THE WHISPERS, will be out in 2022! You can find out more info at https://ashleyaudrain.com/, follow her on Instagram (where she is the most active) and Twitter. What we're watching/reading/listening to Reading (BOOKS!) Danielle: WILD WOMEN AND THE BLUES by Denny S. Bryce, THE ROAD TO ROSE BEND by Naima Simone, LOVE IN COLOR by Bolu Babalola, NEON GODS by Katee Robert Gwen – BROKEN (IN THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY) by Jenny Lawson Watching (TV!) Gwen – REAL WORLD: HOMECOMING, GOOD GIRLS, and exploring Peacock Premium Danielle: NAILED IT!, NADIYA BAKES, the new season of TOP CHEF, the final season of THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA, and RIVERDALE Listening (PODCASTS!) Danielle: Gee Thanks, Just Bought It, Dear Romance Writer, Boobies and Noobies Gwen – Spectacle, Sweet Stories in the Dell (the podcast of Sweet Briar College, Gwen's alma mater!) Find us on the Socials! Gwen Twitter Facebook Instagram Danielle Twitter Instagram Fresh Fiction Twitter Facebook Instagram EventBrite

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Perfection in short story form. So rarely is love expressed this richly, this vividly, or this artfully.' Candice Carty-Williams 'Beautifully written and full of joy. Bolu Babalola is a star.' Meg Cabot Bolu Babalola takes the most beautiful love stories from history and mythology and rewrites them with incredible new detail and vivacity in her debut collection. Focusing on the magical folktales of West Africa, Babalola also reimagines iconic Greek myths, ancient legends from the Middle East, and stories from countries that no longer exist in our world. A high-born Nigerian goddess feels beaten down and unappreciated by her gregarious lover and longs to be truly seen. A young businesswoman attempts to make a great leap in her company, and an even greater one in her love life. A powerful Ghanaian spokeswoman is forced to decide whether to uphold her family's politics, or to be true to her heart. Whether captured in the passion of love at first sight, or realising that self-love takes precedent over the latter, the characters in these vibrant stories try to navigate this most complex human emotion and understand why it holds them hostage. Moving exhilaratingly across perspectives, continents and genres, from the historic to the vividly current, Love in Colour is a celebration of romance in all of its forms. 'Here is love as freedom, love as deep joy. Romance will never be dead, as long as Bolu is writing it.' Jessie Burton

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Perfection in short story form. So rarely is love expressed this richly, this vividly, or this artfully.' Candice Carty-Williams 'Beautifully written and full of joy. Bolu Babalola is a star.' Meg Cabot Bolu Babalola takes the most beautiful love stories from history and mythology and rewrites them with incredible new detail and vivacity in her debut collection. Focusing on the magical folktales of West Africa, Babalola also reimagines iconic Greek myths, ancient legends from the Middle East, and stories from countries that no longer exist in our world. A high-born Nigerian goddess feels beaten down and unappreciated by her gregarious lover and longs to be truly seen. A young businesswoman attempts to make a great leap in her company, and an even greater one in her love life. A powerful Ghanaian spokeswoman is forced to decide whether to uphold her family's politics, or to be true to her heart. Whether captured in the passion of love at first sight, or realising that self-love takes precedent over the latter, the characters in these vibrant stories try to navigate this most complex human emotion and understand why it holds them hostage. Moving exhilaratingly across perspectives, continents and genres, from the historic to the vividly current, Love in Colour is a celebration of romance in all of its forms. 'Here is love as freedom, love as deep joy. Romance will never be dead, as long as Bolu is writing it.' Jessie Burton

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Perfection in short story form. So rarely is love expressed this richly, this vividly, or this artfully.' Candice Carty-Williams 'Beautifully written and full of joy. Bolu Babalola is a star.' Meg Cabot Bolu Babalola takes the most beautiful love stories from history and mythology and rewrites them with incredible new detail and vivacity in her debut collection. Focusing on the magical folktales of West Africa, Babalola also reimagines iconic Greek myths, ancient legends from the Middle East, and stories from countries that no longer exist in our world. A high-born Nigerian goddess feels beaten down and unappreciated by her gregarious lover and longs to be truly seen. A young businesswoman attempts to make a great leap in her company, and an even greater one in her love life. A powerful Ghanaian spokeswoman is forced to decide whether to uphold her family's politics, or to be true to her heart. Whether captured in the passion of love at first sight, or realising that self-love takes precedent over the latter, the characters in these vibrant stories try to navigate this most complex human emotion and understand why it holds them hostage. Moving exhilaratingly across perspectives, continents and genres, from the historic to the vividly current, Love in Colour is a celebration of romance in all of its forms. 'Here is love as freedom, love as deep joy. Romance will never be dead, as long as Bolu is writing it.' Jessie Burton

Ira, Louis, and Aida make Oscar predictions and discuss Demi Lovato’s feud with a Los Angeles yogurt shop, Colton Underwood’s coming out, and more. Plus, Bolu Babalola joins to discuss her new book Love in Color and what makes a good rom com.   Vote for us for the Webby Awards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're easing our way back from our break with Bolu Babalola, author of the delightful collection of romantic stories that center Black women, Love in Color.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Episode ,FK and Jollz chat with Bolu Babalola , an amazing author who recently published her first book "Love In Color", an anthology of love stories. She has recently been featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2021. They talk about various experiences with writing, navigating the creative space, their shared love of romance comedies and their hilarious romantic preferences. Listen to the full episode for all the tea!Make Sure you rate, share and leave a comment wherever you listen to the podcast telling us how much you enjoyed the episode!. Better ratings mean even more people find out about the podcast!. Don't forget to use the hashtag ISWISPodcast to let us know what you think of the episode, we love hearing from you!.Follow us on Instagram @isaidwhatisaidpod@fkabudu @jolaayeye

In this episode, I talk about some of my favourite stories from Bolu Babalola's collection of short stories. Don't forget to subscribe to, like and share the podcast. You can also let me know your thoughts on the book and the podcast on Instagram @heavensmellslikebooks.

This week, we talk all things royalty. First, in Hot Topics in Romance we discuss the queen of shock radio, Wendy Williams and finding new love after divorce along with Too Short going to bat for Lori Harvey. In out Main Topic this week, we talk the explosive Oprah Interview with Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry, the shocking (to some) allegations, and the reason they wanted to take a step down from the royal family. We also discuss our enjoyment of Coming 2 America, the sequel to the classic Coming To America. (But where was Patrice, yo??) And finally, in Watching Romance, we talk Jill Marie Jones in Delilah on OWN TV. In Reading Romance, Tati recommends the new book from Talia Hibbert (Act your age, Eve Brown), and a fairytale (how appropriate) retelling anthology by Bolu Babalola, Love in Color. In Listening Romance, Tati and Yakini are both jamming to Silk Sonic's Leave the Door Open. Follow us on Social Media: IG: @RomanceinColour Twitter: @RomanceNColour FB: www.facebook.com/Groups/RomanceinColour --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/romanceincolour/message

Bienvenidos a You Heard It Here First. Or in other words, welcome to episode 4 (series 2) of the podcast! This time, we review Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola, and try to learn Spanish with Paul Noble's Beginners Course.We're also joined by two Audible editors to tell us about their kid's favourite listen, which is by Julia Donaldson, and about a nature documentary for your ears, Animal Societies by Ashley Ward. Plus you'll hear about a slightly dysfunctional family dynamic direct from comedian Russell Kane. Here's the full list of reviews/recommendations:Call for the Dead by John le Carré https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Call-for-the-Dead-Audiobook/B004EVS2SILove in Colour by Bolu Babalola https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Love-in-Colour-Audiobook/1472268857Learn Spanish with Paul Noble for Beginners – Complete Course by Paul Noble https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Learn-Spanish-with-Paul-Noble-Complete-Course-Spanish-Made-Easy-with-Your-Personal-Language-Coach-Audiobook/B01D1VJPSWThe Gruffalo and Other Stories by Julia Donaldson https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Gruffalo-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/1529064309Animal Societies by Ashley Ward https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Animal-Societies-Audiobook/B0855ZWBMHAudible Sessions with Russell Kane https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Russell-Kane-Audiobook/B0815B3QVNSon of a Silverback by Russell Kane https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Son-of-a-Silverback-Audiobook/1473571391Blackadder: The Complete Collected Series by Ben Elton & Richard Curtis https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Blackadder-The-Complete-Collected-Series-Audiobook/1471313654 You can email us your audio recommendations at yhihf@audible.co.uk – we love hearing your voice notes and reading what you have to say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey BookversationsFam,⠀ ⠀ In this episode, we discuss Bolu Babalola’s debut anthology ‘Love In Colour.’ We share our thoughts on the importance of a book cover, our initial perception of romance genre, Hollywood's impact on our perception of love and the difficulties of relating to love stories as Muslim women.⠀⠀ Fact-checking references⠀ ⠀ African Books Have The Same Covers - https://qz.com/207527/the-reason-every-book-about-africa-has-the-same-cover-and-its-not-pretty/⠀ Male Authors Writing Female Characters - https://www.theatlantic.com/sexes/archive/2013/03/the-mixed-results-of-male-authors-writing-female-characters/273641/⠀ ⠀ We hope you enjoy the episode and as always, we would love to hear your feedback and comments at bookversationspod@gmail.com

This week on Obsessions we're joined by Bolu Babalola, author of Sunday Times Bestseller Love in Colour! Delving deep into the minds of our favourite people's deepest obsessions, the author and screenwriter is telling us all about her fascination with Youtube series The Skin Deep. Bolu will be chatting about why watching people open up to each other is so compelling, how honesty, communication, and trust are integral to healthy relationships, and why we should expect more from the romance we see on our screens as well as within the pages of the books we read.Every other week we'll be picking the brain of a different creative about something they admire that has nothing to do with how they generate their income.Want to support the podcast? If you're a brand or organisation that could help us continue the show, Please fill in this form. Can't wait to hear from you!We'd love to know what you think about our podcast. Fill out this survey here to let us know

In today’s episode, I share some of the writing that I do when I am not writing specifically for the blog. I have tried and failed to find a home for this particular piece. However, I did have many internal discussions about the value of my work independent of whether or not others want to publish it. And, so, came the idea for a segment on my blog/podcast called The Island of Lost Voices for work that I produced but was unable to house elsewhere. The first podcast of this segment is an essay called Love (in Colour) for Black Girls, about my experience reading Bolu Babalola's Love in Colour as a former Meg Cabot aficionado. Tweet me with the hashtag #Voiced Links: Blogpost Love (in Colour) for Black Girls: an abridged essay film Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yasmina-nuny/message

Books That Move Me this week is with Elijah LawalElijah is the author of The Clapback' which looks at the harmful impact of stereotypes on Black people. We speak about being Black and British, and what it can take to become much more unified. The books we chose was Bolu Babalola's 'Love In Colour' - go and check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/timetotalkwithalexholmes/message

Next up this black history month we are talking about love! Bolu Babalola's reimagined mythical love stories truly touched all of our hearts and gave us all the fulfilment we could have asked for! Tune in to hear us talk about love, romance, how great it is to see well fleshed out characters especially black women, and women of colour across the board, being loved by wonderful people. If you like romance its time to tune in!  Feel free to contact us on: Instagram: @babygotbookspod Twitter: @babygotbookspod TikTok: @babygotbookspod Email: contactbabygotbooks@gmail.com Intro music: 'Upbeat Party' by Scott Holmes licensed under Creative Commons and other licenses Quiz music: 'Electro Groove' by Joseph McDade

British artist Luke Jerram discusses his new work, In Memoriam, a large-scale outdoor installation designed specifically to be presented in large open and windy spaces, constructed from bed sheets flying from tall flagpoles arranged in a 36-metre wide circular formation. It was created as a temporary memorial to honour those we have lost during the Covid-19 pandemic and also in tribute to NHS staff and key workers. The Lying Life of Adults is the much-anticipated new novel from Elena Ferrante, the author of the quartet of books known as the Neapolitan Novels. It’s familiar ground as we follow a teenage girl and her negotiation of life both with her middle-class parents and on the rougher side of town – but will it satisfy the Ferrante fans? Critic and writer Thea Lenarduzzi reviews Love in Colour is the name of a collection of fresh and romantic takes on myths from around the world by self-proclaimed "romcomoisseur" and writer Bolu Babalola. She joins Front Row to talk about decolonising traditional tales and why she believes in the power of love. As Britney Spears continues her legal battle to remove father as her conservator, music journalist Laura Barton explains the latest and considers other examples of parents exerting control over their high-profile offspring. Jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker would have been 100 years old tomorrow. He died tragically young at the age of 34 but his genius still exerts a powerful influence over popular music today, including bands like Red Hot Chilli Peppers. British alto saxophonist Soweto Kinch is a fan and tells us why Parker is still so important. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Jerome Weatherald

Georgina Godwin speaks to writer, commentator and ‘romcomoisseur’ Bolu Babalola about her debut novel, ‘Love in Colour’, a collection of beautifully reimagined folklore from across the world. A previous work, ‘Netflix & Chill’, was shortlisted for the Guardian 4th Estate BAME Short Story Prize.

Love stories inspired by tales of the past... Join debut author Bolu Babalola as she recreates the most beautiful love stories from history and mythology and retells them with new incredible detail and vivacity. Focusing on the magical folktales of West Africa, Babalola also reimagines iconic Greek myths, ancient legends from South Asia, and stories from countries that no longer exist in our world. Babalola is inspired by tales that truly show the variety and colours of love around the globe. A high-born Nigerian goddess feels beaten down and unappreciated by her gregarious lover and longs to be truly seen. A young businesswoman attempts to make a great leap in her company, and an even greater one in her love life. A powerful Ghanaian spokeswoman is forced to decide whether to uphold her family's politics, or to be true to her heart. Whether captured in the passion of love at first sight, or realising that self-love takes precedent over the latter, the characters in these vibrant stories try to navigate this most complex human emotion and understand why it holds them hostage. Bolu takes a step in decolonising tropes of love by creating new stories that are inspired by the wildly beautiful tales that already exist in so many communities and cultures. Moving exhilaratingly across perspectives, continents and genres, from the historic to the vividly current, Love in Colour is a celebration of romance in all of its forms. Get lost in these mystical worlds and see that love, like humanity, comes in technicolour.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia is joined by author and writer Bolu Babalola, whose new book, Love in Colour, offers up a selection of ancient love myths that she has rewritten to make them contemporary and diverse.A far cry from the white-washed Disney films and fairytales so many of us grew up watching and reading, Babalola's stories offer a more universal depiction of romance.We talk about how she was inspired to write the stories after seeing a lack of black characters in romcoms, how fairytales impact the way we behave in relationships, and why Babalola thinks the online dating scene is 'atrocious' for black women in London.Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_love Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the Magic Book Club Podcast Tom Price catches up with debut novelist Bolu Babalola. The pair chat about short stories, romance novels and eating paper... Lisa Jewell gives us her writing requirements and Tom hears from Victoria Hislop all the way from a stunning Greek island to talk all about her love of Greece, becoming a citizen and brushing shoulders with Tom Hanks!

Journalist, academic and author Bolu Babalola tries Clemmie's classical playlist which takes in fairy tales, yearning Harlem poetry, and popular High Life melodies from Nigeria. Bolu's playlist in full: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Theme Errollyn Wallen: Horseplay - Lively Margaret Bonds: Three Dream Portraits - Dream Variation Philip Glass: Glassworks - opening Fela Sowande: African Suite - Akinla Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat major, BWV1051 - Allegro

Should you be saving independently when you're married or in a serious relationship? How much should you expect from a partner when it comes to money? And how important is it to talk about cash with your other half? Reece Parkinson and guests explore how to tackle the complicated world of money and relationships. Toni Tone is a content creator and public speaker. Kay Ani (aka Uncle K) is a DJ. Bolu Babalola is a pop culture writer and commentator. Plus we discuss the latest controversy following a H&M children's clothing campaign and a young black model with natural hair.

Writer Bolu Babalola joins Pri and Cam to discuss growing up Nigerian-British, the differences between dating in London vs. the US, Big Sister Culture, turning our backs on our practical immigrant families to follow our dreams, why it’s not important to be likable, and making your own BB cream!We know you can’t take notes while driving, so all products, services, people, and causes are linked in our weekly newsletter, Stuff & Things. Subscribe HERE!Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at foxybrowns@earios.net! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amika George is a 19 year old student, activist, and founder of #FreePeriods. She's been campaigning to combat period poverty in schools. 200,000 signed her petition and almost 2,000 teenagers protested outside Downing Street. Two years on, the government has pledged to end period poverty by offering free menstrual products in all English primary and secondary schools by 2020. Amika George says "I’m so thrilled to be a guest editor of Woman’s Hour'. Her chosen topics range from access and diversity in higher education, to why young people are so fascinated by Love Island, to why grime and hip hop artists have more power to influence young people than MPs. Access, diversions and inclusion in higher education for BAME and state school students. What's the nature and extent of the problem and what needs to be done about it? We talk to Ore Ogunbiyi, one of the authors of 'Taking up Space' and Laura Bruce, Head of Programmes at the Sutton Trust. What's the appeal of Love Island? What does it tell us about young people and relationships today? We talk to three fans Scarlett Curtis author of 'Feminists Don’t Wear Pink and Other Lies, Bolu Babalola writer and commentator and Ore Orgunbiyi. The power of grime and hip hop to politically engage young people today and give a voice to the issues that are important to their lives . Producer: Dianne McGregor Presenter: Jenni Murray

How do you keep your children safe from knife crime? We hear from youth worker Elaine Donnellon, and two mothers Yvonne Lawson and Rachel Webb whose sons died from knife attacks. The Minister for Women and Equalities, Penny Mordaunt on the government campaign to end period poverty globally by 2030. Katherine McPhee and Sara Bareilles on their new West End musical Waitress. The Israeli writer and psychologist Ayelet Gundar Goshen on her new novel The Liar.The former Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard and the founder and director of WOW on the progress towards gender equality around the world. The journalist Melanie Reid had a riding accident breaking her neck and fracturing her lower back in 2010. She's written her memoir, The World I Fell Out Of. How has Kylie Jenner managed to become the world's youngest self-made billionaire at just 21? Nyree Ambarchian, a founder of the branding agency Stand and cultural commentator Bolu Babalola discuss.Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Dianne McGregor Editor: Jane Thurlow

According to Forbes, Kylie Jenner is the world's youngest self-made billionaire at just 21. The youngest Kardashian family member is making her fortune from her best-selling cosmetics business. We discuss the debate about whether she's "self-made" with cultural commentator Bolu Babalola and branding specialist, Nyree Ambarchian, Co-Founder and Director at Stand Agency. Women have only three-quarters of the legal rights that men enjoy according to a new index produced by the World Bank. This makes it harder for them to get jobs, start businesses and make economic decisions. Kristalina Georgieva, the World Bank's Group Interim President explains why we need to remove the barriers that hold women back. Getting clean has been a theme of Michele Kirsch's life: from scrubbing other people's showers to weaning herself off the prescription medicine she'd spent her life addicted to. She talks about her memoir 'Clean', which brings together her own experiences with the stories she's found in clients' homes. The Woman's Hour babies are now one. Reporter, Abby Hollick meets their mothers to discuss how motherhood has changed their relationships.

The Ringer's Micah Peters and writer Bolu Babalola discuss Beyoncé and Jay-Z's surprise joint album, 'Everything Is Love.' They talk about what it was like for Bolu to be at the On the Run II Tour when the album dropped (2:45), Beyoncé the rapper (11:11), and their favorite tracks (23:22). Bonus: How to Win Album Cycles and Upstage People: Presenting Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Triumphant ‘Everything Is Love’ Subscribe to our weekly playlist here. Credits: Hosted by: Micah Peters Produced by: Agerenesh Ashagre and Zach Mack Theme song by: Pell Brought to you by: The Ringer Podcast Network

In this hectic world, sometimes you need something uncomplicated to make it through. ~Very~ uncomplicated. Special guest Bolu Babalola is our guide, helping us discover the wonders of Basic Baes, aka thirst objects that don't need much, yet somehow give us everything, bless them. Drake, Kofi Siriboe, Brad Pitt, Jamie Dornan...we’re looking at you, boos. DON’T @ US. We also talk about a group called the "You Thought!s" – people who make you realize that sometimes apparently basic waters run deep. As always, we have a juicy [REDACTED], and of course, Fanfic Wars. Read: Ryan Gosling Is A Star After His Time Come see us live! Thirst Aid Kit Live: The Quenchening is February 12th, 2018 at the Jerome L. Greene Space in NYC. Find tickets and information here! Do you need help figuring out your next crush? Drop us a line! Leave us a message at (765) 8-THIRST (765-884-4778) with your name and what kind of crush advice you're looking for, and maybe we'll answer your question in an upcoming Thirst Sommelier. Follow us on Twitter @ThirstAidKit. Bim is @bimadew and Nichole is @tnwhiskeywoman. Find show notes, fanfic, and more on our Tumblr.  Our music is by Tanya Morgan. For your safety, we recommend that you avoid operating heavy machinery while listening to Thirst Aid Kit. 

On this week's episode, we bring you our first international live show ever! We went to London for the Shout Out Live Podcast Festival where we sang the praises of British television (namely Tracy's newfound favorite show, "Embarrassing Bodies"). Then we chatted with writer Bolu Babalola about the beauty of creating dark-skinned black women characters in her stories, and actor Susan Wokoma (of "Chewing Gum" and "Crazyhead") on why she loathes being described as an overnight success. Plus, a very special joint round from us both. Follow Susan Wokoma at @susan_wokoma.Follow Bolu Babalola at @BeeBabs.Follow us: @heavenrants and @brokeymcpovertyEmail us: anotherround@buzzfeed.comSubscribe to our newsletter: buzzfeed.com/anotherround/newsletterCheck out our merch! shop.buzzfeed.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices