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This week, hosts Kathy and Liam speak with Esther Udoakang and Maame Twum-Barima, presidents of Boston College's African Student Organization. Founded in 1995, ASO embraces the motto “Culture, Unity, and Family.” They are dedicated to sharing the diversity of Africa's cultures with the Boston College community. Both seniors, Esther is a nursing major, while Maame is majoring in sociology on the pre-med track. They join the podcast to share the work they do in ASO and their experience leading the organization. Tune in to learn more about ASO's history and its goal of fostering a sense of belonging for students with African heritage at Boston CollegeCheck back next week for new episodes!

Episode 154 December 5, 2024 On the Needles 2:00 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower:    Fleetwood sweater by Tanis Lavallee, Teal Torch Knits DK in mermaid gradient, Berroco Vintage in Cast Iron --DONE!!   Full Spectrum by Andrea Rangel, Koigu Painter's Palette Premium Merino in black and 861 (turquoise, olive, purple, black 2009!)   Wildcat Warmth Easy Stripes Blanket by Joan of Dark, Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Dove Heather and Eggplant   Gnana's Visit by Sarah Schira, Little Squirrel Yarn Oak Sock in Gnana's House ( C1 Raspberry Jam, C2 Flint, C3 Tinsel, C4 Marshmallow) plus Dream in Color Smooshy in Green Light from previous kit   CORTNEY ‘s sweater project: Pressed Flowers Pullover by Amy Christoffers in Neighborhood Fiber Studio DK Ramblewood and Suri Loft Mondawmin. On the Easel 13:47 Gouachevember complete Studio calendar SOLD OUT!   18:04 applause! On the Table 20:00  Yes Cocktail Co.   PB&J cake from 100 Afternoon Sweets     Green bean casserole from SmittenKitchen.com   Mushroom kimchi mapo tofu from Ottolenghi Comfort  Butternut tamarind coconut stew   My own “invention”! Italian Stew? Mire poix with sausage, seasonings, diced tomatoes, and gnocchi. The Jenny R. salad for Thanksgiving! Three-color cabbage salad with crispy chickpeas (I used pepitas). And her awesome yogurt/lime dressing. On the Nightstand 35:49 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   Noel Nook: Gingerdead House by Nancy Warren (audio) Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey  The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke   Dead Lions by Mick Herron (audio) Maame by Jessica George (audio) Buried Deep and Other Stories by Naomi Novik The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak In Universes by Emet North   The Nature of the Beast by Louise Penny A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny Whale Fall by Elizabeth O'Connor Clear by Carys Davies

Osofo Maame leaves her pastor husband for her next-door neighbor's husband and becomes pregnant with his child. Join for the full story!

In our latest episode, we sit down with the always stylish and eloquent Sofia Maame to learn about her journey from a shea butter branding intern to a PR guru for beauty, wellness, and fashion clients. Sofia's clients feature big names like one of our favorite black-owned brands, Hanifa, and she has a wealth of knowledge to share about making it in the PR and branding side of the fashion industry. Tune in, collect your gems, and let us know when that branding business takes off!Don't forget to subscribe to the channel. Black brands worn on this episode of Got This in Black?:Andima:Hanifa  (@hanifaofficial)Knature The Label (@knaturethelabel) Wrap Life (@thewraplife) Chukwunwike:Traditional Top and Hat from NigeriaSofia:Ivy Park (@weareivypark)Hanifa Comfort (@hanifaofficial)Season 3 - Episode 29Follow us: @GotThisInBlack on Instagram and TiktokEmail us: gothisinblack@gmail.comFollow us: @GotThisInBlack on Instagram and Tiktok Email us: gothisinblack@gmail.com

Dr. Maame Yaakwah Blay Adjei, a leader in food science and sensory evaluation. She is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Ghana, and lead consultant at Sentinel Foods, PAMP Ghana Ltd, Ghana - contributing significantly to food science research and education in Africa.   With over 20 years of experience across both academic and industry sectors, Dr. Maame Yaakwah Blay Adjei has worked in various organizations, including Charles Sturt University in Australia, GlaxoSmithKline, and Leatherhead Food Research, both in the UK.   She believes that what we consume has a profound impact on our overall health and has focused her research and development on sensory evaluation and consumer science. She previously worked at Charles Sturt University as a Lecturer and Subject Coordinator before returning to Ghana to join the University of Ghana.   As a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana, she has contributed significantly to enhancing the department's research profile and the quality of food science education. Her work spans from developing novel sensory evaluation methods to improving local food products.   She holds a Ph.D. in Wine Chemistry and Wine Sensory Science from Charles Sturt University, Australia, a Master of Research in Food Science from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland, and a B.Sc. in Biochemistry and Food Science from the University of Ghana.   Dr. Maame Yaakwah Blay Adjei has published dozens of peer-reviewed papers in reputable journals, with her research focusing on areas such as consumer preference mapping, sensory attributes of foods, and innovative methods in sensory science. Her work on Relative Preference Mapping (RPM) has been particularly influential in the field.   Beyond her academic achievements, Dr. Adjei is passionate about industry collaboration and knowledge transfer. This shines through her role as Principal Investigator on several projects, including the "Technology Centre for quality dairy improvement in small holder dairy farming," which led to the setup of state-of-the-art laboratories and processing plants at the University of Ghana.   She is committed to professional development and serves as the Vice President/Treasurer of the African Network of Sensory Evaluation Research and as a member of various professional associations, including the Institute of Food Science and Technologists.   Maame Yaakwaah Blay Adjei on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maame-yaakwaah-adjei-6159909/   To learn more about Aigora, please visit www.aigora.com

Der Lesemonat August ist vor allem von einer Sache geprägt: unserem gemeinsamen Lesemarathon zu Five Survive! Um die Stimmung des Buches komplett zu fühlen, sind wir zum Lesen sogar nachts in den Wald gefahren, saßen mit Snacks im Auto, haben uns über die Story ausgetauscht, Theorien und Vermutungen aufgestellt und uns ordentlich gegruselt. Davon abgesehen sind noch einige Highlights dabei: Maame hat Sofia zum Schluchzen gebracht und Mandy hat sich mit Views und Verity weiter in Richtung Spannungsromane gewagt. Euch erwartet also Spannung, Emotionen, Nervenkitzel, Fantasy, eine gute Prise Humor und vieles mehr. Wir wünschen euch ganz viel Spaß beim Zuhören! MaFia PS: Was war euer Lesehighlight im August?

Afi and Zuu are joined by Maame, the co-founder of Ladder, the personal finance app designed to help users grow their wealth exponentially! They discuss the challenges young people in Ghana face with saving and investing their money. Sign Up with Ladder today!: https://ladder.africa/ Follow Ladder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladder.hq Twitter: https://www.x.com/ladder_hq TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ladder_hq Visit Stay by Plan: https://www.staybyplanpod.com Don't forget to share, rate, follow and subscribe to the podcast! Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staybyplanpod Twitter: https://www.x.com/staybyplanpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@staybyplanpod Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/staybyplanpod Share your thoughts with #StayByPlan! Photography by Ellis Trace https://www.instagram.com/spotlightimaging Motion Graphics by Eugene https://www.instagram.com/eugenegyasi_ Intro song produced by: Lil Kwaw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/staybyplanpod/message

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Books touched on: Genderqueer, by Maia Kobabe; Road of Bones, by Christopher Golden, Years of Rice and Salt, by Kim Stanley Robinson; Homegoing, by Yaa Gyasi; Maame, by Jessica George; Kindred, by Ocatavia Butler and Damian Duffy; Ink Blood Sister Scribe, by Emma Torzs; Marlena, by Julie Buntin; Counterfeit, by Kirstin Chen; Comedy Bang Bang The Podcast The Book, by Scott Aukerman; Wide Sargasso Sea, Jean Rhys; The Spy Who Loved Me, by Ian Fleming.

Happy Tuesday, book clubbers! Our second pick of the year was Maame by Jessica George; this coming-of-age debut received a glowing review in the New York Times in January and was shortlisted twice in the 2023 Goodreads Choice Awards. This book follows Maddie who's living a far from rewarding life in London. Maddie is the primary caretaker for her father, who suffers from advanced-stage Parkinson's. At work, Maddie is tired of always being the only Black person in every meeting and her mum is mostly away in Ghana. When her mum returns from her latest trip to Ghana, Maddie leaps at the chance to get out of the family home and finally start living. Join us for all the book chat over on our Insta @theshamelessbookclub, and our TikTok, @theshamelessbookclub. Big thanks to Baileys Irish Cream Liquer for making this episode possible. If you are over 18 and looking for an indulgent treat, head online or instore to your liquor retailer and shop Baileys. To explore a selection of delicious Baileys recipes, head here. (Remember to Drink Responsibly.) This episode was audio produced by Sohani Goonetillake. Want to support our show? We are sending air kisses, air tea, and air hugs (too far?) to anyone who clicks ‘subscribe' on Apple (bonus hugs for anyone who leaves a five-star review, too) or ‘follow' on Spotify. You can browse the eBook and audiobook versions of past book club picks in our room on Apple Books! Have a look-see right here. Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

Today I'm speaking with Maame Sapong from Purscents. Maame creates luxury home fragrances like candles, reed diffusers and other aromatherapy scented products. Her commitment goes merely beyond creating delightful scents. She's also dedicated to establishing a sustainable brand that strives to make a meaningful and possible impact within the candle industry.We had a great conversation about how she juggles building a product business whilst in a full time job, how she decides what to outsource and invest in, and what she can do herself, and the importance of pacing yourself in the early days. Maame also shares fascinating insights into how she makes her candles, how she ensures they are sustainable as possible, and how her first hand experiences in Ghana seeing the impact of plastic waste and flooding have renewed her commitment to making sure her business is ethical and environmentally conscious. An introduction to herself and her businesses (01:26)The inspiration for creating her business (01:54)The steps she has taken to ensure her products are sustainable and ethical (04:40)Building a product business whilst working a full time job (10:07)Learning to outsource (13:51)Deciding where to invest in her business (for instance photography) and where to save money (20:03)The importance of pacing yourself in the early days (21:22)Her experiences at Top Drawer (24:04)Championing sustainability by creating candle refills (25:34)How her first hand experiences in Ghana seeing the impact of plastic waste and flooding have informed her business values (31:39)Her number one piece of advice for product creators (33:56)The Bring Your Product Idea to Life Podcast - Best Business Podcast Award, Independent Podcast Awards 2023USEFUL RESOURCES:Purscents WebsitePurscents InstagramPurscents FacebookLET'S CONNECTJoin my free Facebook group for product makers and creatorsFind me on InstagramWork with me Buy My Book: Bring Your Product Idea To LifeIf you enjoy this podcast, and you'd like to leave a tip, you can do so here: https://bring-your-product-idea.captivate.fm/supportMentioned in this episode:Get special offers on Junglescout here:The best deals on bestselling tools for building and running a successful Amazon business. https://get.junglescout.com/vicki (Note this is an affiliate link - I recommend it because I use it and love it!)Support this podcast for the price of a coffeeif you loved this episode please consider sending me a one-off tip. It helps me to keep bringing this podcast to you, for free. If you'd like to support this podcast, you can do so here: https://bring-your-product-idea.captivate.fm/support

What would it take for a mother of three and registered nurse to transition into full-time entrepreneurship?  Just ask my friend Maame! Maame is the founder of Glow Village, a beauty brand for the wellness-conscious.  She's also a teacher, mother to three wonderful kiddos, and an RN to boot.  When we met her, her brand was ten years in the making. And yet, she hadn't gotten nearly as far as she had hoped.  Over the past decade, she had started over and over again.  She always threw herself in 100%. She had a passion for this that refused to quit. But no matter how much of a research rabbit hole she went down, or how much she invested into her products and marketing, the needle refused to move.  Like many of my other clients, Maame really saw herself in my content, but wasn't sure if she could make that leap yet.  But after seeing her mindset shift from just listening to the podcast, she knew she had to give this a real shot: and the rest is history! In this week's podcast episode, we talk about Maame's brand journey, including: Owning her “small but mighty” business status and adopting imposter-syndrome-proof outlook Not just acting, but feeling like a CEO—to the point where she confidently turns down offers that don't fit her business How echoing her brand messaging from the roots to the rafters helped her feel better in her own brand skin  And more! Today, Maame glows with pride when she talks about her brand.  In the past year, she estimates her growth at 300% (or more!) Not only that, but she even turned down a retailer's offer—something she never would have imagined before she started with me—because she knew her business had way more to offer.  Now, Maame doesn't just have the passion—she has the means to do something about it.  If what we share reasonates, give this episode a share and like, don't forget to leave us a review!  ✨ FREE TRAINING: Ready to identify the One Growth Strategy You Need to Focus on First to Increase Sales Now? Watch the most recent training: Uncap Your Growth & Bring in More Product Sales without Changing Your Branding or Packaging ✨ WORK WITH MAUREEN: Ready to revolutionize your brand by mapping and mastering the brand growth levers your brand needs to get increased visibility, sales certainty and cash confidence? Schedule a strategy call.  ✨ CONNECT WITH MAUREEN:

As 2023 comes to a close, we (Mark, Shachi, Lisa, and Scott) take a look back at some of our favorite audiobooks from 2023. Round 1: Mark: System Collapse [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Shachi: How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lisa: The Reformatory [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 199] Round 2: Mark: The Wild Robot Protects [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Shachi: Loot [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lisa: Lone Women [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott: Mammoths at the Gates [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 226] Round 3: Mark: All It Takes Is a Goal: The 3-Step Plan to Ditch Regret and Tap Into Your Massive Potential [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Shachi: Glory [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby]  / [Audible] Lisa: The Shamshine Blind [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott: Translation State [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 210] Additional Picks: Mark: What Do You Want Out of Life?: A Philosophical Guide to Figuring Out What Matters, The Infinite Miles Shachi: The Laughter; Yellow Face; Sea Change; Maame; American War; What We Fed to the Manticore Lisa: Novels - Terraformers; Meru; Chain Gang All-Stars; Silver Nitrate; The Saint of Bright Doors; Who Drowned the World; Translation State /  Novellas - The Lies of the Ajungo; And Put Away Childish Things; The Mimicking of Known Successes; Walking Practice; The Last Dragoners of Bowbazar; If Found, Return to Hell, A Feast For Flies; Mammoths at the Gates / Series - The Final Architecture; Imperial Radch; The Last Binding; Xuya Universe Scott: And Put Away Childish Things; The Mimicking of Known Successes; The Sunlit Man; The Saint of Bright Doors; Bookshops & Bonedust

In Episode 158, we wrap up the year with our Best Books of 2023 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits). We reveal our Overall Best Books (Fiction and Nonfiction), and we have a full breakdown by genre, including: Best Literary Fiction, Best Romance, Best Brain Candy, Best Genre Mash-Up, and more! Plus, we're sharing the winners for these same genres as chosen by the Sarah's Bookshelves Live Patreon community! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2024 Reading Tracker is out! Once again, the Tracker is ONLY available to $7/month Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Become a Superstars Patron here! Highlights Podcast reflections from 2023 — including top episodes based on download stats. Overview of Susie's and Sarah's 2023 year in reading — including trends and stats. Favorite books of the year: overall and by genre, including the SBL Patreon Community's picks. 2023 Genre Awards [19:14] Susie The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:19] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:41] No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:00] The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:22] In Memoriam by Alice Winn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:16] The Art Thief by Michael Finkel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:24] You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:32] The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:02] The Memory of Animals by Claire Fuller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:39] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:59] Go As a River by Shelley Read | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:30] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:58]   Sarah Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:51] Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:27] Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:00] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org[34:08] Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:06] Generations by Jean M. Twenge PhD | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:04] The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin | Amazon | Bookshop.org[45:43] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:21] My Murder by Katie Williams | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:53] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:05] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:30] Talking at Night by Claire Daverley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:38] Patrons Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:45] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:00] Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:14] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org[35:58] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:29] In Memoriam by Alice Winn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:41] We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian | Amazon | Bookshop.org[44:09] The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin | Amazon | Bookshop.org[46:13] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:50] Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah | Amazon | Bookshop.org[52:49] Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:45] Starling House by Alix E. Harrow | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:30] Congratulations, the Best Is Over! by R. Eric Thomas | Amazon | Bookshop.org[57:18] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[58:59] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:02] Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:31] Other Books Mentioned Reef Road by Deborah Goodrich Royce [4:19] Atomic Family by Ciera Horton McElroy [13:57] The Caretaker by Ron Rash [14:02] All You Have to Do Is Call by Kerri Maher [14:03] One Woman Show by Christine Coulson [14:18] Big Swiss by Jen Beagin [14:19]  Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano [21:00] The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne [21:26] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue [22:16] Wellness by Nathan Hill [22:19] The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese [22:22] Ghost by Dolly Alderton [26:27] Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering [26:29] Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutano [31:00] Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum [31:30] The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand [31:33] The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel [31:39] Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane [36:44] Drowning by T. J. Newman [36:48] Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent [37:00] Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash [39:54] The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland [40:05] The Postcard by Anne Berest [40:09] The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel [41:38] In Light of All Darkness by Kim Cross [42:18] A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan [43:49] Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond [44:00] The Woman in Me by Britney Spears [46:22] All My Knotted Up Life by Beth Moore [46:29] How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key [46:38] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane [47:28] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [49:06] Happy Place by Emily Henry [49:45] Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez [50:00] The Great Transition by Nick Fuller Googins [52:43] Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling [52:45] The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton [53:06] Starter Villain by John Scalzi [53:21] Holly by Stephen King [54:20] Lone Women by Victor LaValle [54:48] How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix [54:52] Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley [59:34] Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross [59:44] Normal People by Sally Rooney [1:00:56] Maame by Jessica George [1:01:39] Top Podcast Episodes for 2023 [8:42] Ep. 129: Best Books of 2022 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 150: Fall 2023 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 140: 2023 Summer Reading Special with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 131: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2022 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 128: Best Books of 2022 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 151: Angie Kim (Author of Happiness Falls) Ep. 133: Speculative Fiction / Fantasy 101 with Sarah Landis (Literary Agent) Ep. 143: Behind the Scenes of Book Coaching with Abigail K. Perry (of Lit Match Podcast) Ep. 138: Rebecca Makkai (Author of I Have Some Questions for You) Ep. 132: Katie Gutierrez (Author of More Than You'll Ever Know) Ep. 156: 2023 State of the Industry with Sarah Landis (Literary Agent) Ep. 147: Lara Love Hardin (Author of The Many Lives of Mama Love) Ep. 144: John Marrs (Author of The One, The Passengers, and The Marriage Act) Ep. 152: Liz Nugent (Author of Strange Sally Diamond)

We're gearing up to close out our year of reading with today's podcast episode, featuring the Best Books of 2023 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits). Our wrap-up is split into two episodes: today's Superlatives and next week's Genre Awards. Today, we're diving into more than 25 Superlative categories, including Most Deserving of the Hype, Biggest Surprise, the Darkest Book of the Year, and many others! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2024 Reading Tracker is out! Once again, the Tracker will ONLY be available to $7/month Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Become a Superstars Patron here! Highlights Our best books of the year from over 25 categories, including: Most Deserving of the Hype FOMO-Worthy Book Third Time's the Charm Darkest Book of the Year Top Underrated Gem Biggest Surprise The Book You Flew Through Most Polarizing Favorite Most Heartbreaking 2023 Superlatives [6:52] Susie Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:03] & [24:25] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[11:37] Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:07] Juno Loves Legs by Karl Geary | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:17] Western Lane by Chetna Maroo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:14] The Future by Naomi Alderman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:44] Pete and Alice in Maine by Caitlin Shetterly | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:46] The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:31] Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah | Amazon | Bookshop.org[40:22] One Woman Show by Christine Coulson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:40] Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:41] Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:20] The Postcard by Anne Berest | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:19] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:01] Wandering Souls by Cecile Pin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:40] Sarah The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:42] The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:10] Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:03] All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:43] Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:56] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop.org[26:55] Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:21] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[32:26] I Could Live Here Forever by Hannah Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:53] How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:44] Drowning by T. J. Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:11] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:09] Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:01] Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:40] The Longest Race by Kara Goucher | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:56] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:53] Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:01] We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian | Amazon | Bookshop.org[1:05:08] Other Books Mentioned Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano [7:23] Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby [19:27] Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby [19:30] Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent [23:28] Talking at Night by Claire Daverley [24:30] Maame by Jessica George [24:32] The Power by Naomi Alderman [30:11] Wellness by Nathan Hill [31:30] Day by Michael Cunningham [31:32] Yellowface by R. F. Kuang [31:35] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [32:47] The Whispers by Ashley Audrain [37:03] The Push by Ashley Audrain [37:20] Our Town by Thornton Wilder [56:12]

Welcome to the Cocktails & Culture Podcast hosted by Benjamin Coy and Brigethia Arai. On this episode of the #CCPod we invited our friends, Maame and Gerald, to celebrate our season finale, discuss friendships, relationships, and all the nuances that come with. Get your cocktail (or mocktail) and #PourUp with us! Connect with us! Cocktails & Culture: Instagram: @cocktailsandculturepod (https://instagram.com/cocktailsandculturepod) Twitter: @weareccpod (https://twitter.com/weareccpod) TikTok: @cocktailsandculture (https://www.tiktok.com/@cocktailsandculture) YouTube: @CocktailsCulturePodcast (https://youtube.com/@CocktailsCulturePodcast) Benjamin Coy: Instagram: @benjiecoy (https://www.instagram.com/benjiecoy/) TikTok: @benjiecoyy (https://www.tiktok.com/@benjiecoyy) Brigethia Arai: Instagram: @brigethia (https://www.instagram.com/brigethia/) TikTok: @brigethia (https://www.tiktok.com/@brigethia) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cocktails--culture-podcast/message

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Roxanna are discussing: Bookish Moments: new library cards and new projects Current Reads: so many books we convinced each other to read Deep Dive: tropes that we usually like, but might diverge into something we hate 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!*   . . . . 2:16 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 3:30 - Roxanna's Substack The Purpose Project 3:36 - Roxannathereader on Instagram 8:31 - Current Reads 8:52 - Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes (Roxanna) 8:58 - Rachel's Holiday by Marian Keyes 12:44 - Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb 15:06 - Sushi for Beginners by Marian Keyes 15:44 - Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn Leiloglou (Kaytee) 18:25 - Currently Reading Patreon 21:38 - The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi (Roxanna) 21:46 - The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi 21:49 - The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi 27:08 - The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister 28:11 - I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron (Kaytee) 32:13 - Open Book by Jessica Simpson (Roxanna) 38:47 - The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope (Kaytee) 38:53 - Back of Beyond Books 41:02 - Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li 42:26 - Deep Dive: Two Tropes Diverge In A Wood 43:30 - Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center 43:32 - Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes 43:33 - The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher 44:07 - The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney 44:08 - Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson 45:26 - Maame by Jessica George 45:54 - Sea Change by Gina Chung 47:16 - Notes From A Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwauchi 47:44 - Open Book by Jessica Simpson 51:44 - Search by Michelle Huneven 51:51 - House of Brede by Rumer Godden 53:25 - The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope 54:07 - The Mermaid, The Witch and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall 54:14 - Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong 56:25 - City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty 58:00 - Nora Goes Off Script by Ananbel Monaghan  1:00:10 - Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult  1:01:13 - Life of Pi by Yann Martel 1:01:25 - Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 1:03:21 - Meet Us At The Fountain 1:03:53 - I wish everyone would check out the William Hannah Notebook (Roxanna) 1:03:54 - William Hannah Limited 1:07:14 - Filofax 1:08:06 - I wish I could give out staff picks like a bookstore employee (Kaytee) 1:09:07 - The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister 1:09:08 - The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredithmondayschwartz on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks 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/currentlyreadingpodcastand www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading  

This episode features a conversation with Maame Yaa Norman. Maame Yaa is a summer associate in Foley's Milwaukee office. In this discussion, she reflects on growing-up in Accra, Ghana, earning her Bachelor of Science at Hampton University, her PhD from Carnegie Mellon University, and attending Indiana University Maurer School of Law. She reflects on moving to the U.S. for school, majoring in chemical engineering, earning her PhD and working for nearly a decade before attending law school. Maame Yaa also shares her experience as a summer associate in Foley's Milwaukee office and gives advice to law students on the importance of cultivating relationships with your law school peers.

MindsetsWe share mindsets and mantras that have served us well over the years, ones that do not work for us, and mindsets we are trying to help our kids cultivate.Life latelyAbby was on television for her work.Sarah's family has joined the local climbing gym.Reading latelyAbby is all-in on Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.Sarah recommends Maame by Jessica George.Eating latelySarah and Abby both enjoyed meals cooked by their moms: orzo pasta salad and hashbrown casserole.If you'd like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Maya gushes about the writing of Maame by Jessica George! Sierra Madre Golf https://sierramadregolf.com/?ref=mayag or use Code MAYAG Subscribe to the My Take newsletter that comes out every other friday: https://mytake.aweb.page/p/5c793f97-1177-42ff-a0a9-5c9f3b7313b1  My Take also has a Patreon, where every month there will be fun bonus content, including a book club, so it would mean the world if you could support us there!  Connect with Maya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mytake/?hl=en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mytakepod Website: https://mytakepodcast.weebly.com/  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-take/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-take/support

Please enjoy this SPOILER FREE episode of the It Gets Good podcast! Would you rather meet the main character of the book you just finished or be them? Would you rather give up physical books or give up ebooks/audiobooks? Would you rather never be able to read a stand-alone or never be able to read the last book of a series? Tune into this week's episode to find out Hannah, Micaela, and Kyleigh's answers to these thought provoking questions in this fun would you rather game, book edition! Currently reading:   Maame by Jessica George One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig Beyond the Wand by Tom Felton Lady of Embers Melissa K Roehrich Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love fanfic by Isthisselfcare Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt   Added to our TBR list:   Code Name Helene by Ariel Lawhorn The Chain by Adrian McKinty Remain Nameless fanfic by HeyJude19  Untainted by Lillian James Breath Mints / Battle Scars by Onyx_and_Elm Savage Lands by Stacey Marie Brown A Crown of Chains by Erin Phillips The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall Flawless by Elsie Silver Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage   Come hang out with us on Instagram: Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

Maddie Wright, also known as Maame is the protagonist in Jessica Geoge's debut novel – a story all about the balancing act of adulting, whilst caring for her father who is suffering from Parkinson's disease. In this episode, listen as Jessica George discloses the process of forming this deep heartfelt tale that grapples with love, loss & everything in between.    Themes explored:   ‘Maame' as mother    Developing characters and names   Writing to publishing: Maame     Jessica George:  Twitter: @jessgeorge_   Instagram: @jessicabgeorge  

In today's episode, we discuss Maame, a coming of age literary fiction novel by Jessica George. Maame is a poignant, clever, and unforgettable story about Maddie, a Black woman in her 20s who is battling with mental health, parental issues, and finding her sense of self. Tune in to hear why this is our favorite book we've read on the podcast by far. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beautiful-fools-podcast/support

Welcome to our new-look Literary Anything podcast! Andrea has taken the reins and we're so excited to be welcoming different guests on the pod from across the library service. For this month's podcast, Andrea and guest Sascha Hutchinson from Charles Sturt Library read 'Maame', the 2023 best-selling debut from Jessica George. Tune in to hear their thoughts plus, what other books they've enjoyed recently and all about our upcoming festival Lit for Life.

In today's episode, Catherine (Gilmore Guide to Books) and I circle back to the 16 books we featured in the Winter 2023 Book Preview. We'll be sharing our reading stats and thoughts on the books we've read (or attempted), to help you decide which ones to add to your reading list and which ones to skip. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Sarah's favorite books from 2022 are impacting her expectations. Catherine and Sarah share their Winter 2023 reading stats and success rates. Sarah had stellar results with four 5-star books! Plus, their #1 picks from winter! They name their best and worst books from the Preview. Books We Read Before the Preview [5:03] Sarah's Picks: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (January 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:25] Maame by Jessica George (January 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:31] Winter 2023 Circle Back [10:31] January Sarah's Pick: The Sense of Wonder by Matthew Salesses (January 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:46] Catherine's Picks: Ghost Season by Fatin Abbas (January 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:38] Margot by Wendell Steavenson (January 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:40]  February Sarah's Picks: I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (February 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:50] Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head (February 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:09]  Catherine's Picks: Victory City by Salman Rushdie (February 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:00]  Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes (February 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:39] On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel (February 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:53] All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley (February 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:05]  March Sarah's Picks: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (March 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:27] All That Is Mine I Carry with Me by William Landay (March 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:00]  Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (March 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:04]  Catherine's Picks: Dust Child by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai (March 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:02] The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi (March 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:08] Other Books Mentioned Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [2:58] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [2:59] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [3:01] The Measure by Nikki Erlick [3:06] The One by John Marrs [3:11] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [26:34] The Secret History by Donna Tartt [29:36] Circe by Madeline Miller [33:16] Betty by Tiffany McDaniel [37:54] Watergate by Garrett M. Graff [44:26] The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne [51:05] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane [51:08] Little Women by Louisa May Alcott [51:28] Dear Edward by Ann Nepolitano [53:01] The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi [53:58]

Join us as we discuss  Independence, by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni;   The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, by Shehan Karunatilaka;  Maame,  by Jessica George;    No Country for Eight-Spot Butterflies, by Julian Aguon, and  Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver.   We also discuss library and bookstore visits in the Hudson River ValleyTo learn more about the books or to purchase - click below!https://bookshop.org/shop/youvegottoreadthisVisit us on our Instagram Page - Click below!https://www.instagram.com/youvegottoreadthispodcast/Visit us on our Facebook Page - Click below!https://www.facebook.com/Youve-Got-to-Read-This-100997165428924Please note - we receive a percentage of each purchase you make on our Bookshop page that goes to support the production of our podcast.

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a daily quote service and an “apology cake” win Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: discussing the range of historical fiction and our favorites in the genre 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!*   . . . . 1:22  - Bookish Moment of the Week 1:48 - Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery 5:26 - Sour Cream Apology Cake Recipe 7:39 - Current Reads 7:49 - The Local: A Legal Thriller by Joey Hartstone (Meredith) 10:49 - The Thirteenth Juror by John Lescroart 13:06 - Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan (Kaytee) 16:27 - Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka  (Meredith) 21:21 - Maame by Jessica George (Kaytee) 26:28 - Search by Michelle Huneven (Meredith) 28:10 - From the Front Porch with Annie B.  Jones 32:55 - I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara (Kaytee) 33:16 - Bad Blood by  John Carreyrou 33:21 - Devil in the White City by Erik Larson 33:27 - The Yoga Store Murder by Dan Morse 39:12 - What Counts as Historical Fiction?  39:23 - The Indie Press List (patron content) 40:53 - The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai 41:49 - The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough 42:47 - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 44:27 - Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett 44:49 - Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller 44:51 - Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd 44:55 - The Red Tent by Anita Diamante 44:56 - Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 45:05 - Roots by Alex Haley 45:17 - Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia 45:51 - The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani 46:52 - Meet Us At The Fountain 46:57 - I wish British mystery lovers would get a subscription to BritBox (Meredith)  48:43 -  I wish for more books with behind the scenes glimpses into the writing process for that novel (Kaytee) 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

In this interview, Jennifer and I discuss Once We Were Home, exploring the nature of bonds and how they locate a person in a home, how her experience as a parent of deaf children helped her tell this story, her research, examining the theme of identity, and much more. Jennifer's recommended reads are: Maame by Jessica George Grief Is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Natalie Jenner, Judithe Little, Renee Rosen, Adriana Trigiani, and Geraldine Brooks. Once We Were Home can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Ask Me Anything question for me for April's episode? Submit it here. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hey BookClub Besties lets chat Maame! THIS WHOLE EPISODE IS A SPOILER ALERT. Maddie, Nia and Tegan Discuss thoughts, feelings and ratings after reading Maame. Will one of their opinions line up with yours? will they all? or a will you be left with a wtf book did they just read thought? Tune in to find out. This is a fun listen if you have no intention to read it as well but just want to be apart of the tea! Happy Listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/better-in-balance/message

#Sponsored Episode! We are joined by Hodder's debut author, Jessica George discussing her newly released book, Maame. We unpack friendships, grief and family dynamics #BlackBrokeandBrilliant, a podcast brought to you by two twenty-something year old queens from London. Come laugh with us, cry with us and sip the sweetest of tea with us as we discuss the struggles of adulting. From thriving to surviving, life to love and lack thereof, we've got you covered. HOSTS: Ivy (Instagram: @ivy.richardson) and Samira (Instagram: @its_samiracle). Get in touch with us on Instagram: @blackbrokeandbrilliant or using the #Blackbrokeandbrilliant on Twitter!

We're excited to discuss our February Book Club Pick Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan! We really enjoyed this book (as did many readers, it has a 4.49 rating on Goodreads!) We talk about our thoughts on this book, why it's so loved if we found the romantic storyline believable, our thoughts on the ending, the future of the romance genre and SO! MUCH! MORE!    If you loved Before I Let Go, you may like Seven Days in June by Tia Williams, and Happy Place by Emily Henry (Out April 25), and November 9 by Colleen Hoover.     Obsessions Olivia: Jolie Shower Head Filter Becca: Goldbond Crepe Corrector   What we read this week! Becca: And Now You're Back by Jill Mansell, Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan (out June 6!) Olivia: Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey    January's Book Club Pick:    Sponsors: Maame -  Listen to Maame by Jessica George wherever you get your audiobooks!  Better Help - Visit BetterHelp.com/BADONPAPER to get 10% off your first month.   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Like and subscribe to RomComPods. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.

Jenna Bush Hager catches up with P!nk as she releases her new album “Trustfall.” Also, a look at the famous marching bands from the historically black colleges and universities. Plus, chef Mason Hereford shares a delicious Duck and Andouille Gumbo recipe. And, author Jessica George in studio 1A to talk about her experience while writing “MAAME.”

We're back with another bonus episode loaded with book recommendations! Adam's buddy Tina, from the popular Book Talk, etc., podcast , stops by to spend an hour offering up backlist book recommendations that are sure to add STACKS to your TBR list... sorry, not sorry. Tina's current read: The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz Adam's current read: Maame by Jessica George Tina's Book picks How it went down by Kekla Magoon The Humans by Matt Haig The Nix by Nathan Hill Working Stiff by Judy Melinek and TJ Mitchell Allegedly by Tiffany D Jackson I Found You by Lisa Jewell Adam's Book picks Your Heart Is a Muscle the Size of a Fist by Sunil Yapa Revolver by Duane Swierczynski Quiet Until the Thaw by Alexandra Fuller Ararat by Christopher Golden The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui he by John Connolly The Poisoner's Handbook by Deborah Blum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valentine's Day coming up and we are rounding up our favorite romantic comedies (in both book and movie form!)  On top of our recommendations, listeners called in with so many amazing recs, your watching/reading agenda for the weekend will be packed! We also share our favorite romcom tropes!   Becca's Favorite Romcom Books Who's That Girl? by Mhairi McFarlane People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry The Royal We by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan One Day in December by Josie Silver The Charm Offensive by Allison Cochrun One in A Million by Lindsey Kelk Would Like To Meet by Rachel Winters The Impossible Us by Sarah Lotz   Olivia's Favorite Romcom Books:  Book Lovers by Emily Henry In A Holidaze by Christina Lauren Love & Other Words by Christina Lauren One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London    Our listeners' Favorite Romcom Books The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan It's Been A Pleasure Noni Blake by Claire Christian Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny The Reunion by Kayla Olson The Bodyguard by Katherine Center   Olivia's Favorite Romcom Movies About Time Good Luck To You, Leo Grande  You've Got Mail 13 Going on 30  Something's Gotta Give It's Complicated How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days  50 First Dates   Becca's Favorite Romcom Movies The Wedding Date Friends with Kids Chalet Girl Notting Hill   Our listeners' favorite romcom movies You've Got Mail It's Complicated Notting Hill Morning Glory When Harry Met Sally Set it up Obsessions Olivia: The Last of Us Becca: July Luggage   What we read this week! Olivia: I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy Becca: Fated Throne (The Zodiac academy book 6) & Heartless Sky (The Zodiac academy book 7) by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti.   This Month's Book Club Pick:  Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan (check for content warnings before picking it up!)   Sponsors: Macmillan - listen to Maame by Jessica George wherever books and audiobooks are sold. Zocdoc - Go to Zocdoc.com/BOP and download the Zocdoc app to find and book a top-rated doctor. BetterHelp - Visit BetterHelp.com/BADONPAPER today to get 10% off your first month.   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Like and subscribe to RomComPods. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.

True or false: Google is a reliable source for dating advice. Today, we're talking with Jessica George, author of Maame, about Googling embarrassing questions, mother-daughter relationships, and ignoring societal timelines. We also play a game of “Dating Red Flags.”Maame follows Maddie, a young British woman who is stuck in a dead-end job and spends most of her time caring for her father. When her mom returns from her latest trip to Ghana, Maddie leaps at the chance to get out of the family house and start living. A self-acknowledged late bloomer, she's ready to experience some important “firsts,” but it's not long before tragedy strikes, forcing Maddie to face the true nature of her unconventional family.Get Maame at bookofthemonth.com. New members get their first book for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com

Zibby interviews debut author Jessica George about Maame, which is a B&N Discover Pick, a Book of the Month pick, a #ReadWithJenna Book Club Pick, and will be adapted into a TV series by Jenna! Maame is a charming, vividly drawn, and poignant coming-of-age tale about a twenty-something “later bloomer" navigating online dating, a nightmarish job, grief, racism, an overbearing mother, and a father who suffers from advanced stage Parkinson's. Jessica talks about her journey to becoming a writer, analyzes her protagonist and her incredibly flawed but hilarious family, and shares how her experiences caring for her late father, who also had Parkinson's, inspired this story. She also shares the details of her next project and her best advice for aspiring writers. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3YrRcVrSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. Now there's more! Subscribe to Acast+ and get exclusive access to the in-store author events at Zibby's Bookshop in Santa Monica, CA. Join today! https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“That was only three years ago, where I read a protagonist I could relate to on a deeper level, for the first time. Subconsciously, it gave me the idea of, oh, maybe you can write how you want to write… it was kind of that seed of — there is space for stories like this, I can use my own voice to tell a story.”  Jessica George's debut novel Maame is a coming-of-age story that reminds us that where there is sadness and loss we can find laughter, growth and love. Readers will go on a journey of discovery alongside a main character that is warm, full of heart and surprisingly relatable. George joins us for a sentimental and laughter-filled conversation on how she found her character's voice, processing grief, what she's working on next and more with Poured Over's host, Miwa Messer. And we end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Jamie.    Featured Books (Episode):  Maame by Jessica George  Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus    Featured Books (TBR Topoff):  Writers and Lovers by Lily King  If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery    This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).  

In this episode, we ask the question: is it talent or is it nepotism? Join us as we discuss the nepo babies who are ruling pop culture, which siblings are favored or forsaken, and whose Hollywood star is set to eclipse their parents. MENTIONSSubscribe: Note For The Audio returns this Friday! KnoxandJamie.com/nepobabiesDeep dive: 13 Nepo baby resources (via Vulture) | Urban DictionaryMentions: Mentions: Operation Varsity Blues | Men At Work Look up: Tori Spelling (daughter to Aaron Spelling) | Colin Hanks (son of Tom Hanks) | Billie Lourd (daughter of Carrie Fisher, granddaughter of Debbie Renyolds)| Maya Hawke (daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman) | Maude Apatow (daughter of Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann) | Kate Hudson, Wyatt Russell (and Oliver) (kids of Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell) | Miley Cyrus (daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus) | O'shae Jackson, junior (son of Ice Cube) | Dakota Johnson (daughter of Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith) | Zoë Kravitz (daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet) | Ben Stiller (son of Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara) | Michael Dogulas (son of Kirk Douglas) | Gwyneth Paltrow (daughter of Blythe Danner. See also: GP on Glee) | Margaret Qualley (daughter of Andie MacDowell. See also: Rainy Qualley and Bill Pullman's son Lewis) | Elizabeth Olsen (sister of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) | Dan Levy (son of Eugene Levy) | Lily-Rose Depp (daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis) | Elle Fanning (sister of Dakota Fanning) | Warren Beatty (brother to Annette Bening) | Dave Franco (brother of James Franco) | Haylie Duff (sister of Hilary Duff) | Ashlee Simpson (sister of Jessica Simpson) | Luke Hemsworth (brother of Chris and Liam Hemsworth) | Ray J (brother to Brandy and famous for another thing) | Jamie Lynn Spears (sister to Britney. see also: Panera Bread melee) | Julianne Hough (twin sister to Derek) | Solange Knowles (sister to Beyoncé) | Candace Cameron (sister of Kirk Cameron) | Bryce Dallas Howard (daughtre of Ron Howard) | Allison Williams (daughter of Brian Williams) | John David Washington (son of Denzel Washington) | Jaden and Willow Smith (children of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith) | Prince Harry | Chet Haze (Tom Hanks' other son with Rita Wilson) | Hailey Bieber (daughter of a Baldwin, married to Justin Bieber)Fact check: Walt Disney's last words were Patrick Swayze? (or was it Kurt Russell?) | Hobby Lobby guy stole ancient artifacts?LOLz: American Sniper fake babySidebar: Knock At The Cabin trailerAs requested: The Usual Suspects- “Hand me the keys, you…”Red light: Oscar noms, specifically Andrea Riseborough (see also: TÁR)BONUS SEGMENTOur Patreon supporters can get full access to this week's The More You Know news segment. Become a partner. This week we discussed:Michael B. Jordan on SNLAvatar 2 still ruling the box office MILFS vs. CougarsGREEN LIGHTSJamie: tv series - Poker Face (Peacock) | book - Maame by Jessica GeorgeKnox: tv series - Poker Face (Peacock) | podcast series- Chameleon: High Rollers SHOW SPONSORSPeloton: Try for 30 days at onepeloton.com/home-trialLegacy Box: Legacybox.com/POP ZipRecruiter: Try it for free at ZipRecruiter.com/popSubscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter: knoxandjamie.com/newsletterShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcast | this week's featured itemFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSupport Us: Monthly Donation | One-Time Donation | SwagSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Want even more book recommendations? Sign up for my weekly newsletter! We talk about puppets, Muppets, our mutual love for Jim Henson, how Grady viscerally has to feel horror when he writes and the fascinating subject matter of the next book he's researching and writing.  Click on any title below to be taken to my Bookshop.org shop and help support the show!The Elementals by Michael McDowellMaame by Jessica GeorgeThrough the Woods by Emily CarrollVampire Weekend by Mike ChenShiver by Jungi ItoWhen Darkness Loves Us  / Beauty Is by Elizabeth EngstromOther Books Discussed:Girls of Huntington House by Blossom ElfmanNext up:Endpapers by Jennifer Savrin KellySuper Infinite by Katherine RundellClimate change article in New York TimesClick here to be taken to the Grady Hendrix Giveaway: How to Sell a Haunted House Support the showI hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!

This month we're talking all things romance in books. Anna speaks to Joseph Murray about his new novel, FLING, a laugh out loud Irish romantic comedy which follows a couple who both turn to a dating app when they face problems in their relationship. She talks to Julia Boggio about SHOOTERS, her romantic comedy set in the world of wedding photography, to Charlotte Rixon about the lost love that consumes her new novel THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY, and to Sara Jafari about getting a second chance at love in her new novel PEOPLE CHANGE. Our book club book this month is Jessica George's MAAME. Jess will join Anna to shine a light on her highly-anticipated book. Click here to donate to Afrori books. You can follow us on Instagram at @btnbookclub and If you have an idea for the show, email it to us at btnbookclub@gmail.com.

Welcome to the Winter 2023 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books!   In this episode, Catherine and I share 16 of our most anticipated books releasing January through March.   This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement Join our Patreon Community to get our bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here! Highlights Catherine has 6 repeat authors from her 8 books, and Sarah has 4! Catherine's picks are leaning more literary, while Sarah is focusing on more commercial fiction. One 5-star book already from Sarah's selections. Plus, their #1 picks for winter release. Winter 2023 Book Preview [4:34] JANUARY Sarah's Picks: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (January 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:56] Maame by Jessica George (January 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:48] The Sense of Wonder by Matthew Salesses (January 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:39] Catherine's Picks: Ghost Season by Fatin Abbas (January 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:05] Margot by Wendell Steavenson (January 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[16:02]  FEBRUARY Sarah's Picks: I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (February 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:08] Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head (February 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:10]  Catherine's Picks: Victory City by Salman Rushdie (February 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[21:38]  Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes (February 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:25] On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel (February 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:43] All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley (February 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:56]  MARCH Sarah's Picks: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (March 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:31] All That Is Mine I Carry with Me by William Landay (March 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:31]  Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (March 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:04]  Catherine's Picks: Dust Child by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai (March 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:26] The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi (March 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:46] Other Books Mentioned The One by John Marrs [7:24]  Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli [14:29]  People Person by Candice Carty-Williams [14:31]  Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong [14:52] Ghosts by Dolly Alderton [15:13] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [18:13] Winterland by Rae Meadows [18:49] The Power by Naomi Alderman [23:16] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [24:14] The Secret History by Donna Tartt [25:22] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain [25:40] We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper [26:29] Betty by Tiffany McDaniel [33:06] Metropolitan Stories by Christine Coulson [37:12] Defending Jacob by William Landay [39:00] The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai [42:40] Dear Edward by Ann Nepolitano [45:23] The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi [48:05] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [49:34] Other Links Golden Age of Detective Fiction | Knox's 10 Commandments

A blisteringly funny, heartbreaking novel about 20-something British Ghanaian Maddie as she grapples with identity, love, loss and becoming the woman she wants to be—for fans of Chewing Gum, Such a Fun Age and Queenie. Mum calls me Maame. It has many meanings in Twi, but in my case, it means woman. Meet Maddie. To her mostly absent mum, she's Maame, the woman of the family. To her dad, she's his carer—even if he hardly recognises her. To her friends, she's the one who still lives at home, who never puts herself first. It's time to become the woman she wants to be. The kind who wears a bright yellow suit, says yes to after-work drinks and flirts with a 30-something banker. Who doesn't have to Google all her life choices. Who demands a seat at the table. But to put ourselves together, sometimes we have to fall apart.... Heartbreaking, sharply funny and achingly relatable, Maame is an irresistibly fresh coming-of-age story with a heroine you'll never forget.

Who is a side chick? Can you be married and still be a side chick? Do Ghanaians condone side chick culture? In this episode, your hosts Vanessa and Maame give their perspective on what Side chicks means to them. We talk about our side chick moments and if guys are shit or not? Join us and share your thoughts!

I had the pleasure of interviewing Maame Oforiwaa Amoah-dankwah, literally the nicest and most supportive person I have ever met! She shared about how growing up in Ghana and her community helped her become who she is. If you're interested in learning about Ghanaian culture, the educational system in Ghana, and how Maame made it to medical school, definitely tune in! I know Maame didn't mention her professional Instagram, but it deserves a shout-out: @maame_360 Youtube mentioned: The Pre-Med Hub (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6RM6LX5LvI&t=11s) School mentioned: Wake Forest (https://school.wakehealth.edu/)

In this episode, we talk life, career, mothering and entrepreneurship with Maame Adjei a creative entrepreneur. 

Maame De- Deer is one of the great minds of Black culture as the Founder of Power of Love Foundation and policy anaylst of Government of Canada she offers a unique perspective on society and she sat down with us all the way from Toronto, Canada to give her perspective on Black Equity. (This is a previously unreleased episode from 2021 *) --- 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/blackequity/message

Meet Maame Boakye:Dine Diaspora co-founders Maame Boakye and Nina Oduro launched their Black-women owned and operated agency steeped in culinary, community and commerce in Washington DC to connect people and brands to African diaspora food culture. “There is no food system without Black women. This is why we center their contributions in the global food system by honoring and supporting them as well as connecting them to networks and resources they need to thrive. In our 5th year, we are more inspired than ever by past and current honorees. It is their will to navigate an imperfect sector with their gifts that fuels this initiative and makes it necessary” explains Nina Oduro, Co-Founder, Dine Diaspora.Dine Diaspora is also celebrating their 7th anniversary this year and has successfully provided digital marketing, immersive culinary experience design and production, influencer engagement, and food business resource development with emerging and established chefs and culinary creatives including: Restaurateur Alexander Smalls, Chef Kwame Onwauchi, Vallery Lomas, Chef Eric Adjepong, Chef Sicily Johnson, Hawa Hassan, and many others.  Dine Diaspora partnerships include: Facebook, Forbes, WorldRemit, Booz Allen Hamilton, Capital One, and Cabot Cheese.  “Black women are critical to our food system, not only in the US but globally. It has always been important for us to amplify their contributions, celebrate their accomplishments, and support their advancement with access to opportunities and resources. As much as this is a celebratory initiative, acknowledging Black Women in Food is also a call to direct more capital and resources into Black women-led initiatives that are at the front lines of creating a more equitable and sustainable food system for all of us,” says Maame Boakye, Co-Founder, Dine Diaspora.Former Black Women in Food honorees include: Carla Hall,  Restaurateur, Author, and Chef, Paola Velez, Co-founder of Bakers Against Racism, Elle Simone Scott, Founder of SheChef Inc., Executive Editor at America's Test Kitchen, and Host of The Walk-In Podcast and many others.Dine Diaspora will highlight each 2022 honorees each day on their website (https://www.blackwomeninfood.org) and across their social media platforms.---About Us - Women Who Brunch:Women Who Brunch is a community for  women who love connecting, networking, and learning from each other over the most important meal of the week...BRUNCH!Check out our website for updates on events, recipes, brunch spots, product reviews and more or say hi on Instagram!WWB Website: https://womenwhobrunch.comWWB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenwhobrunch

If you're interested in joining our Inner Circle Community, this is the link to the application form. https://forms.gle/mU4Vuqmbzr4kY7vG9     Maame Fosua is the Founder of Hallel Inc., one of the fastest growing online book stores in Ghana. She's scaling her business fast and is venturing into other ventures while still in her final year pursuing her undergrad at Ashesi University. She shares some valuable tips for those wanting to start their online stores. Connect with Maame here > https://www.linkedin.com/in/maame-fosua-akonnor-962200166/ Check out Hallel here > https://www.instagram.com/hallel.inc/