Podcasts about transcendent kingdom

Get ready to load your summer totes with compelling reads, both new and old! We're sharing our anticipated summer releases on today's episode, carefully curated from a long list of captivating titles to shake up your TBR. As always, we've included some perfectly paired backlist favorites to enjoy while you wait for the buzzy new books.  Today, we explore an exciting mix of poignant literary fiction, immersive historical narratives, richly layered contemporary stories, and even a touch of magical realism to spark your imagination. You'll find everything from heartfelt memoirs threaded with nostalgia to sharp, insightful critiques of today's world, alongside enchanting tales perfect for reading all season long.  This is our final season with Novel Pairings, but we are saving all of our episodes right here for you to return to, plus we're opening a shop for our exclusive classes and recap series. Stay tuned. To learn when our shop opens up and to get all new announcements, make sure you are following @novelpairingspod on Instagram and subscribed to novelpairings.substack.com. Find us individually and continue to read with each of us here: Chelsey – IG: @chelseyreads | Substack: chelsey.substack.com Sara – IG: @fictionmatters | Substack: fictionmatters.substack.com   Books Mentioned Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry  Heart, Be at Peace by Donal Ryan (5/20) The Queen of Dirt Island by Donal Ryan  Dubliners by James Joyce I'll Tell You When I'm Home by Hala Alyan (6/3) Disoriental by Négar Djavadi  Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid Challenger by Adam Higginbotham  The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid  Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater (6/3) The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro Skipshock by Caroline O'Donoghue (6/3) A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab The Möbius Book by Catherine Lacey (6/17) Audition by Katie Kitamura Liars by Sarah Mangusso The Tiny Things are Heavier by Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo (6/24) Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi El Dorado Drive by Megan Abbott (6/24) Katabasis by R.F. Kuang (8/26) Poppy War Trilogy by R.F. Kuang  Babel by R.F. Kuang  Yellowface by R.F. Kuang  The Inferno by Dante Alighieri The Odyssey by Homer The Austin Affair by Madeline Bell Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Minor Black Figures by Brandon Taylor On Beauty by Zadie Smith Heart the Lover by Lilly King The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue The Unveiling by Quan Berry Endurance by Alfred Lansing   Also Mentioned Paperback Summer Reading Guide  Libro FM The Irishification of Pop Culture (The Culture Study Podcast) LuLaRich Documentary  

On this unlocked #litreview, Yvette and Yessenia Medrano discuss Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi. The praise Gyasi's empathetic storytelling around the effects of the opiate crisis, reflect on how childhood traumas are remembered, and share the ways they related to the narrator's child of immigrants experience. If you liked this episode and want to hear the other lit reviews, become a patron at: https://patreon.com/radiocachimbona?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow @radiocachimbona on Instagram, X, and Facebook

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are taking a look back at their favorite reads of 2020. This year we read the most we had ever read up. to that point, and we had a hard time narrowing down our favorites! Most of these books should be available for you to grab if any interest you after hearing us rave about them four years ago! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  10:10 - El Deafo by CeCe Bell (Meredith) 11:20 - Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West (Kaytee) 11:27 - Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi 12:23 - The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins (Meredith) 15:07 - With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo (Kaytee) 16:11 - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson (Meredith) 17:27 - Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi (Kaytee) 17:54 - Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi 19:12 - Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes (Meredith) 21:04 - The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart (Kaytee) 22:50 - Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz (Meredith) 23:05 - Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz 24:21 - Know My Name by Chanel Miller (Kaytee) 26:15 - The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi (Meredith) 27:55 - The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare (Kaytee) 28:29 - Kaytee's minisode interview with Abi Dare 28:57 - All the Devils Are Here by Louise Penny (Meredith) 30:55 - Lobizona by Romina Russell Garber (Kaytee) 32:42 - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (Meredith) 34:39 - Caste by Isabel Wilkerson (Kaytee) 36:27 - Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam (Meredith) 39:45 - Here for It by R. Eric Thomas (Kaytee) 40:52 - Greenwood by Michael Christie (Meredith) 43:33 - Pride by Ibi Zoboi (Kaytee) 43:36 - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 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. December's IPL is a recap of the 2024 year!  Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry 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 Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans 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!

Join Caroline, Dannelle and Lexis as they continue to cross books off of their "To Be Read" lists! This episode includes "The Halloween Tree" by Ray Bradbury, "Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success" by Phil Jackson, "Nancy Drew and the Palace of Wisdom" by Kelly Thompson, "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon, "Transcendent Kingdom" by Yaa Gyasi, and "If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood" by Gregg Olsen.

For our fifth installment of our book club series, the #BookCast team read Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi.  Join us for a discussion led by Garth Casbourn with co-hosts Meghan Voll, Riya Sidhu, and Scott Walters.  We dive into the complex narrative of Gifty, a young scientist getting her PhD at Stanford, attempting to discover secrets behind addictive behavior. This story is one of grief, hope, childhood trauma, conflicts between faith and science, and racism and immigration in North America. We'll cover many of the books themes and writing devices, its approach at describing science and graduate student life, and talk about the challenges faced by the protagonist both in the lab and her difficult past. ADVISORY: This book has themes of addiction and overdose that are central to the story. In the second part of our conversation, we dive into these topics. Some listeners may wish to either avoid or prepare for this portion of our episode. Airing October 31th at 11 AM on Radio Western. Recorded on October 2, 2024 Produced by Scott Walters Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ Produced by White Hot

Writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth has chosen EF Benson's entertaining tale of competitive snobbery in the 1920s, Mapp and Lucia. In a contrasting choice, neuroscientist Hannah Critchlow advocates for Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi, a story of a Ghanaian family transplanted to Alabama which takes in neuroscience and opiate addiction. Harriett has gone for a real crowd-pleaser in E. Nesbit's The Railway Children and all three enjoy a bit of nostalgia for the times when children could run free having adventures around the railway. Produced for BBC Audio Bristol by Sally Heaven.

Angela Frazier, Vice President of Student Services at Waukesha County Technical College (the ALP's first guest two-year college enrollment leader and the first African-American leader in WCTC's 100-year history) shines a light on what people get wrong about two-year colleges; how WCTC has punched above its weight with recruitment and retention; and why she needs help with a walkout song.Special shout-out to Angela's right-hand man, John McGreal, Dean of Enrollment Services. Rapid DescentWalkout song: "I don't have a walkout song. I don't like music." (But she's taking recommendations.)Best recent read: Transcendent Kingdom, by Yaa GyasiEager to read next: The Love Songs of W.E.B. DuBois, by Honoree Fanone JeffersFavorite podcast:  For Your Institution, by MongooseFavorite thing to make in the kitchen: "Not your momma's banana pudding."Taking and keeping notes: Notes app on iPhone.Memorable bit of advice: "If you don't think you look good, no one will think you look good, and if no one thinks I look good, you better think that I look good."Bucket list: Travel to Australia.The ALP is supported by RHB. Music arranged by Ryan Anselment

Vocês vêem Livra-te D'Ouro no título e já sabem o que significa, certo? Está na altura de vos apresentarmos os melhores e piores livros que lemos este ano — com o nosso convidado especial, o Senhor Deboche. - As Coisas Que Faltam, Rita da Nova (6:34) - The Dinner List, Rebecca Serle (7:18) - Hello Beautiful, Ann Napolitano (7:55) - Our Wives Under the Sea, Julia Armfield (8:57) - A História de Roma, Joana Bértholo (9:54) - The Penelopiad, Margaret Atwood (12:11) - Foster, Claire Keegan (13:11) - The Great Believers, Rebecca Makkai (14:24) - The Wolf Den, Elodie Harper (15:58) - You Again, Kate Goldbeck (18:29) - Almond, Won-Pyung Sohn (20:00) - Talking At Night, Claire Daverley (21:17) - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, V. E. Schwab (22:10) - Ask Again, Yes, Mary Beth Keane (24:02) - On Writing, Stephen King (25:05) - Transcendent Kingdom, Yaa Gyasi (26:53) - Tom Lake, Ann Patchett (28:21) - We All Want Impossible Things, Catherine Newman (30:24) - Babel, R. F. Kuang (31:55) - Spare, Prince Harry + Love, Pamela, Pamela Anderson + Paris: The Memoir, Paris Hilton (35:50) - Encontro, Natasha Brown (37:37) - The Pact, Sharon J. Bolton (38:55) - You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty, Akwaeke Emezi (40:01) - Romantic Comedy, Curtis Sittenfeld (44:55) - Nora Goes Off Script, Annabel Monaghan (46:38) - Half of a Yellow Sun, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (48:58) - The Emissary, Yoko Tawada (49:51) - Love in the Time of Serial Killers, Alicia Thompson (51:56) - The Prisioner, B. A. Paris (53:38) - Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert (55:06) - Songs in Ursa Major, Emma Brodie (55:30) - The School for Good Mothers, Jessamine Chan (56:43) - Cursed Bread, Sophie Mackintosh (57:12) ________________ Enviem as vossas questões ou sugestões para livratepodcast@gmail.com. Encontrem-nos nas redes sociais: www.instagram.com/julesdsilva www.instagram.com/ritadanova twitter.com/julesxdasilva twitter.com/ritadanova Identidade visual do podcast: da autoria da talentosa Mariana Cardoso, que podem encontrar em marianarfpcardoso@hotmail.com. Genérico do podcast: criado pelo incrível Vitor Carraca Teixeira, que podem encontrar em www.instagram.com/oputovitor.

In Half of a Yellow Sun, award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie chronicles the years leading up to the Nigerian Biafran war in the 1960s through the eyes of three main characters. Neha and Shruti explore the interactions between households and families in a time of immense political upheaval. We discuss the impact of the book, and more broadly, how these stories are told and how we interact with these texts.If you would like to hear more in-depth literary and cultural analysis, curated book recommendations, and critical commentary, subscribe to our free newsletter. You can also connect with us on Instagram or by emailing us at thenovelteapod@gmail.com.Shelf Discovery:Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieShruti - Cutting for Stone by Abraham VergheseNeha - Stay with Me by Ayobami Adebayo, and Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi*Content warning: physical violence, sexual assault Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our 100th episode! Chris, Sarah, and Jen get together to chat about what they've recently been reading, and discuss Yaa Gyasi's debut novel, Homegoing. They have also all read her second novel, Transcendent Kingdom, so they also discuss how those two books compare. No spoilers for either book! Get in touchInstagram | TikTok | Voice message | Substack | Patreon | Ko-fiBooks mentionedAlmost all of Otessa Moshfegh's books The Dry Heart by Natalia GinzbergAll of Colson Whitehead's books The Trail Running Guidebook by Hanny Allston Hello Beautiful by Ann NapolitanoVladimir by Julie May Jonas Support The Bookcast ClubYou can support the podcast on Patreon. Our tiers start at £2 a month. Rewards include early access to the podcast, 'close friends' feed on Instagram, monthly bonus episodes, tailored book recommendations and books in the post.  You can now try our bonus tier FREE for 7 days. If you would like to make a one-off donation you can do so on Ko-fi.  A free way to show your support is to mention us on social media, rate us on Spotify or review us on Apple Podcasts.NewsletterSign up to our monthly newsletter on Substack for more book recommendations, reviews, new releases, podcast recommendations and the latest podcast news.  Come and chat to us in the comments.Support the show

For Episode 148, as the podcast takes a brief break, we revisit a backlist episode…the Best Books of 2020 with Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits). Re-listening to this one is a unique opportunity to get a look back on a strange year. Whether you're new to the podcast or have been with us for a while, everyone loves a TBR filled with backlist gems! Library holds should be easy and paperbacks editions have been released! So, let's take a look back at our favorite 2020 books (overall and by genre) and our picks for tons of bookish superlatives. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). This is a backlist episode. It features a new introduction and has been cut for content, but first aired on November 25, 2020, in its entirety, as Ep. 71: Best Books of 2020 and Bookish Superlatives with Susie from @NovelVisits. Highlights 2020 Podcast Overview (including favorite and most downloaded episodes)  Overview of our reading years (including the impact of COVID-19) Favorite books of 2020 (trends, overall, and by genre) 2020 Bookish Superlative Awards Our Favorite Books of 2020 (Overall and by Genre) [18:25] Sarah Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:56] Untamed by Glennon Doyle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:28] The Familiar Dark by Amy Engel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:15] The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:39] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:13] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:30] One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:06] Long Bright River by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:19] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:24] Craigslist Confessional by Helena Dea Bala | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:50] We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:00] Memorial Drive by Natasha Trethewey | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:55] Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:11] This is My America by Kim Johnson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:25] Susie The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab | Amazon | Bookshop.org[19:34] A Knock at Midnight by Brittany K. Barnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:20] The Night Swim by Megan Goldin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:41] Godshot by Chelsea Bieker | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:15] The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:52] Writers & Lovers by Lily King | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:40] The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez | Amazon | Bookshop.org[30:12] Long Bright River by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:00] Greenwood by Michael Christie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:48] Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi | Amazon | Bookshop.org[35:52] Open Book by Jessica Simpson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:41] American Royals II: Majesty by Katharine McGee | Amazon | Bookshop.org[41:00] A Children's Bible by Lydia Millet | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:52] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:37] 2020 Superlatives [43:54] Sarah The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:18] Running by Natalia Sylvester | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:58] We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:02] Untamed by Glennon Doyle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:13] The Searcher by Tana French | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:59] Sea Wife by Amity Gaige | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:28] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:18] This is My America by Kim Johnson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:29] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:29] Deacon King Kong by James McBride | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:25] Anxious People by Fredrik Backman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:58] Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:59] A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler | Amazon | Bookshop.org[54:00] Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:02] Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:17] Eat a Peach by David Chang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:25] Stray by Stephanie Danler | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:33] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:45] The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel | Amazon| Bookshop.org [57:40] Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:46] The Boys' Club by Erica Katz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:59] The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:54] The Office by Andy Greene | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:19] Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:56] A Knock at Midnight by Brittany K. Barnett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:05:10] The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim | Amazon| Bookshop.org[1:05:20] Caste by Isabel Wilkerson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:05:37] Susie Perfect Tunes by Emily Gould | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:22] 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:18] Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:26] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:22] Anxious People by Fredrik Backman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:34] Greenwood by Michael Christie | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:41] A Children's Bible by Lydia Millet | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:43] Last Couple Standing by Matthew Norman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:47] Want by Lynn Steger Strong | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:14] Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:21] Writers & Lovers by Lily King | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:10] The Night Swim by Megan Goldin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:20] The Guest List by Lucy Foley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:23] Pretty Things by Janelle Brown | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:25] When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:27] 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:57] Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:56] Memorial by Bryan Washington | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:17] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:23] Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:38] The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:40] The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez | Amazon | Bookshop.org[1:01:55] A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:15] Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:43] Other Books Mentioned Beach Read by Emily Henry [15:57] The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel [23:19] The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan [24:46] The Mothers by Brit Bennett [27:23] The Devil in the White City by Erik Larsen [35:13]  In Cold Blood by Truman Capote [35:15] Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt [35:18]  Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi [36:03] American Royals by Katharine McGee [40:54] The Witch Elm by Tana French [48:01] Beartown by Fredrik Backman [48:59] The Girls of Corona del Mar by Rufi Thorpe [52:50] Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight [1:02:28] Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi [1:02:41] Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle [1:03:42] Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby [1:04:34] Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell [1:04:42] Other Links Ep. 116: Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 145: 2023 Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 43: Jordan Moblo (@jordys.book.club) on Growing a #Bookstagram Account Ep. 63: Helena Dea Bala (Author of Craigslist Confessional) Mini Ep. 59: Reviving Your Reading Life + Ann Patchett Deep Dive with Alyssa Hertzig (@alyssaisbooked) Ep. 56: Holly Root (Literary Agent) on the Rise of Rom-Coms & Publishing in the Coronavirus Era Ep. 66: Kate Stayman-London (Author of One to Watch) Ep. 64: Catherine Adel West (Author of Saving Ruby King) From Novel Visits: Reading in the Midst of a Global Pandemic | Musings From Novel Visits: The Night Swim by Megan Goldin | [Spoiler] Discussion About Susie Boutry Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend's blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish.

It's the last book club for 2020, friends! This month, we read Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi - a novel that centres around Gifty, a neuroscientist at Stanford who studies addiction and depression neural circuits through experimenting with mice. This, we come to learn, is no coincidence. Transcendent Kingdom deals with grief, mental illness, and religion, and also takes us back through Gifty's life: From her brother's opioid addiction to a disappearing father to being sent to Ghana to live with her Aunt while her mother battles depression at home. Transcendent Kingdom was a NYT bestseller and is Yaa Jessie's second published work. Mich sat down for an interview with Yaa about her novel, which we will play in the second half of this episode. Join us in the all the book chat over on our Insta, @theshamelessbookclub, and our TikTok, @theshamelessbookclub. Or, if you're after some variety, here's a link to record a voice message via our website, too. 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. (You might spot our little baby, The Space Between, in the mix there, too.) 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.  Still not enough? Well! Our hearts! See below for everything else. Click here to subscribe to ShameMore: http://apple.co/shamelesspod Subscribe to the weekly ‘ASK SHAMELESS' newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gFbYLT  Join our book club: https://www.instagram.com/theshamelessbookclub/  Check out our website: https://shamelessmediaco.com/ Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: new bookshelves and Bookstores for Bob Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we are bossing our bookish friends into reading the next three books on their TBRs 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!*   . . . . 1:37 - Ad for Ourselves 2:03 - Currently Reading Patreon - just $5 a month! You get the Indie Press List, All Things Murderful, and Trope Thursday along with great community, and you keep the big show ad-free! 5:09 - Bookish Moment of the Week 5:25 - Ikea Billy Bookshelves 5:30 - @bookishbetsie on Instagram 8:22 - Bookstores for Bob Graphic 9:05 - Tag @maryreadsandsips in your shares! 10:35 - Current Reads 10:55 - Everyone in my Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (Meredith) 12:24 - Richard Osman's books start with The Thursday Murder Club 16:06 - Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana de la Rosa (Kaytee) 18:02 - Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana Herrera 20:33 - I Have Some Questions for You By Rebecca Makkai (Meredith) 21:47 - The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai 25:05 - Sarah's Bookshelves Interview with Rebecca 30:06 - Inciting Joy by Ross Gay (Kaytee) 32:02 - David Sedaris 33:36 - The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf (Meredith) 35:06 - We figured it out! This was recommended by Aubree @mnreadingmama 37:38 - Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang (Kaytee) 37:44 - Cafe Con Libros 40:59 - Boss My TBR 41:06 - Ashley Currin 41:14 - Babel by RF Kuang 41:17 - Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner 41:20 - Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Reybourn 41:23 - Scythe by Neal Schusterman 41:25 - A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab 42:28 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 42:33 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 45:11 - Caroline Francois 45:17 - Upgrade by Blake Crouch 45:19 - Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro 45:21 - Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley 45:25 - Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi 45:27 - We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Berry 50:53 - Meet Us At The Fountain 51:12 - I wish for everyone to try the Generations Podcast((Meredith) 51:15 - @lonestarwords on Instagram 52:24 - @fictionmatters 53:48 -  I wish for people to rabbit hole via books (Kaytee) 54:10 - The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben 54:13 - The Devil's Teeth by Susan Casey 54:26 - Babel by RF Kuang 54:37 - The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery 54:52 - Zero Fail by Carol Leonnig Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads 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/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

Help us out by taking our survey! In the debut of a new podcast Book Club feature we take on the novel Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi about a young PhD candidate in neuroscience struggling with questions about mental health, the problem of evil, and how to reconcile the evangelical faith she grew up with and her career in science. We asked three guests to join us to discuss the book. Lynette Strickland recently finished a PhD in biology, Rachel Wahlberg is a neuroscience graduate student herself, and Christina Bieber Lake is a literature professor.  Join a conversation about this episode on the BioLogos Forum.

Today I am so excited to have Susan Akinyi Tindi for #29DaysofMagic today! Account Supervisor, Client Engagement at VMLY&R. We talk about how her first job was an on campus and how the fear associated with being an immigrant led her to only take what she was given- which was an obscenely low paycheck. Now she has fearlessness to ask for what she wants and speak up for her for herself. Susan would like there to be more fearless leaders who give back, and more! Susan would like you to check out these books by Yaa Gyasi: "Homegoing": https://www.amazon.com/Homegoing-Yaa-Gyasi/ And "Transcendent Kingdom": https://www.amazon.com/Transcendent-Kingdom-novel-Yaa-Gyasi/ Connect with her on: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/susan-akinyi-tindi-80b1b6a4 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tindi.akinyi/ Partnered with the African American Film Critics Association for #29DaysofMagic 2023 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaafca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aafca/?hl=en Website: aafca.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-reset-podcast/support

Kayla and Taylor discuss the themes and major beats of Yaa Gyasi's 2020 novel Transcendent Kingdom. Topics include neuroscience, the trauma of addiction, and the hip-hip-hypocrisy of religion.This week's drink: Gray Matter (made by Taylor!)INGREDIENTS1.5 - 2oz ginJuice from ½ grapefruit½ TB rosemary simple syrup4 dashes plum bittersINSTRUCTIONSIn a shaker with ice, combine gin, rosemary simple syrup, grapefruit juice, and plum bitters. Shake until chilled.Strain into a glass with ice. Garnish with rosemary sprig and grapefruit slice.To make rosemary simple syrup: combine equal parts sugar and water and bring to a boil. Once sugar is dissolved, turn heat to low, add rosemary sprigs, and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let syrup sit for an hour. Pour into glass container. Follow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at literatureandlibationspod@gmail.com.Please leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we discuss The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson.Here is the cocktail recipe for the upcoming episode if you want to drink along with us!The Nellie via Carla Davis at 1428elm.comINGREDIENTS2 oz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin1 oz honey simple syrup1 egg white½ oz lemon juice (or juice from 2 lemon wedges)INSTRUCTIONSCombine gin, honey simple syrup, and egg white in a shaker; shake dry (no ice) for 20-30 seconds, as hard as you can. You can add a blender ball to help create the frothy foam you are trying to achieve with the egg white.Add ice, remove blender ball (if using), and shake again 3-5 seconds, until the shaker starts to get cold. Do not over shake, as the foam will break and fall flat.Strain into your glass of choice. Immediately before drinking, add the lemon juice to the drink for the “ghostly apparition” to appear.For the honey simple syrup: heat ½ cup honey, ½ cup sugar, and 1 cup water and bring to a simmer. Let cook until desired thickness. Note: it will appear thin and runny in the pan, but when cooled, it will have a thicker syrup consistency.

In this week's bonus episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss the 2015 film version of Carol. Topics include 1950s aesthetics, Angry Harge, and how much we love Cate Blanchett.Follow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at literatureandlibationspod@gmail.com.Please leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next week as we discuss Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiHere is the cocktail recipe for next week's episode if you want to drink along with us! Gray Matter (made by Taylor!)INGREDIENTS1.5 - 2oz ginJuice from ½ grapefruit½ TB rosemary simple syrup4 dashes plum bittersINSTRUCTIONSIn a shaker with ice, combine gin, rosemary simple syrup, grapefruit juice, and plum bitters. Shake until chilled.Strain into a glass with ice. Garnish with rosemary sprig and grapefruit slice.To make rosemary simple syrup: combine equal parts sugar and water and bring to a boil. Once sugar is dissolved, turn heat to low, add rosemary sprigs, and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let syrup sit for an hour. Pour into glass container. 

This week on From the Front Porch, Bookseller Keila joins Annie and Olivia for a new kind of episode - Back to School Book Flights! They'll be talking about book flights, where you pair three or more books around a certain theme or topic. Today, they're pairing books around all things back-to-school. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website: Annie's book flight: The World Cannot Give by Tara Isabella Burton Admissions by Kendra James Edinburgh by Alexander Chee Purchase Annie's Book Flight Olivia's book flight: Babel by R.F. Kuang Black Chalk by Christopher Yates Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian (paperback releasing 9/20) Purchase Olivia's Book Flight Keila's book flight: Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi The Hawthorne School by Sylvie Perry Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas Purchase Keila's Book Flight From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week Annie is reading Heretic by Jeanna Kadlec. Olivia is reading Babel by R.F. Kuang. Keila is reading Dead Flip by Sara Farizan. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on iTunes. Or, if you're so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff's weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Donna Hetchler, Angie Erickson, Cammy Tidwell, Chantalle C, Nicole Marsee, Wendi Jenkins, Laurie Johnson, and Kate Johnston Tucker.

Double Booked is a monthly series, available to my Superstars patrons, where a co-host and I each share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show (2 old books we love, 2 new books we love, 1 book we didn't love, and 1 upcoming release we're excited about). In these more candid episodes, I talk more about my own reading, and share tons of books that I don't share on any other public forum. Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books and Susie from Novel Visits alternate months co-hosting with me.   This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). As a Superstars patron, you'll get access to the Double Booked monthly bonus podcast series Double Booked, Summer Shelves (the annual companion to my Summer Reading Guide) my annual Rock Your Reading Tracker.  Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here! Highlights Catherine brings some books that are “so far under the radar, they're off the grid.” Sarah has some wide-ranging picks with 4 own-voices stories and genres outside her comfort zone. Plus, both new releases are publishing next week!  So, you won't have to wait long for them. Sarah's & Catherine's Book Recommendations [4:49] Two OLD Books They Love Sarah: Furia by Yamile Saied Mendez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:50] The Idea of You by Robinne Lee | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:43] Catherine: Nine Women, One Dress by Jane L. Rosen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:15] Hotel Du Lac by Anita Brookner | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:21] Two NEW Books They Love Sarah: Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:23] Bad City by Paul Pringle | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:46] Catherine: Calling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:00] The Pink Hotel by Liska Jacobs | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:41] One Book They DIDN'T LOVE Sarah: The Arc by Tory Henwood Hoen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:28] Catherine: Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:30] One NEW RELEASE They Are Excited About Sarah: People Person by Candice Carty-Williams (September 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:08] Catherine: Dinners with Ruth by Nina Totenberg (September 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:25] Other Books Mentioned Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley [11:27] The View Was Exhausting by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta [20:20] How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder [20:22] Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston [20:24] American Royals by Katharine McGee [20:25] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West [27:04] Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi [27:11] This Is My America by Kim Johnson [27:13] Deacon King Kong by James McBride [28:20] Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan [31:57]  We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper [37:48] Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow [38:01] Joan by Katherine J. Chen [40:35] The One by John Marrs [45:55]  Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams [50:31] Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [53:09] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 10 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle, WA.

Kayla and Taylor discuss the themes and major beats of Patricia Highsmith's 1952 novel The Price of Salt (or, Carol). Topics include the interesting publication history of the book, positive character development (we love to see it), and the importance of happy endings in queer stories.This week's drink: Sloe Gin Fizz via liquor.comINGREDIENTS1 ½ oz sloe gin1 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed¾ oz simple syrupClub soda, to topGarnish: lemon wedge, cherryINSTRUCTIONSAdd the sloe gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake until well-chilledFill a highball or Collins glass with ice and strain the contents of the shaker into the glassTop with club sodaGarnish with a lemon wedge and a cherryCurrent Reads and Recommendations:Nothing to report this week!Follow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at literatureandlibationspod@gmail.com.Please leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we discuss Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiHere is the cocktail recipe for the upcoming episode if you want to drink along with us!Grey Matter (created by co-host Taylor!)INGREDIENTS1.5 oz ginGrapefruit juice.5 - 1 oz rosemary simple syrupINSTRUCTIONS1. Make rosemary simple syrup: Boil 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add several rosemary springs ans simmer 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and let syrup sit about an hour.2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the gin, grapefruit juice, and rosemary syrup. Shake well.3. Strain into a class with ice. Garnish with a rosemary sprig.

In this episode, Amber Cherie and TaylerBri invite Paige Thomas to talk about her journey to being a plant mama. Paige found healing in caring for plants and shares how you can do the same. Listen to get a transparent conversation on the power of plants and tips for caring for your plants. Word of the Week: Chaos Self Care Tip of the Week: Let your life reflect your magic, not your fears Follow @SpiritDaughter on IG and check out the post we mentioned below: https://www.instagram.com/p/Chuhvyts3HI/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Tip of the Week: Establish a Morning Routine Don't forget to follow Paige on IG @plantlady_paige and check out her recommendations of plant places and plant/gardening influencers. Plank Kween on IG: https://www.instagram.com/plantkween/?hl=en Gardening with Goo on IG: https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithgoo/?hl=en The Botanical Bar: https://thebotanicalbarindy.com/ A Special Blend: https://aspecialblend.org/ Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi: https://www.amazon.com/Transcendent-Kingdom-novel-Yaa-Gyasi/dp/0525658181 Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi: https://www.amazon.com/Homegoing-Yaa-Gyasi/dp/1101971061/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1101971061&psc=1 Check out the podcast ‘Black Girl Eats', highlighting the founder of The Botanical Bar: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-girls-eating/id1556799191?i=1000565505809 To keep up with our episodes be sure FOLLOW The Innercircle Podcast on Spotify and SUBSCRIBE to The Innercircle Podcast on Apple Podcast and Google Podcast. FOLLOW US on Instagram @theinnercircle.podgals SEND us a letter of your thoughts to our EMAIL theinnercircle.podgals@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Keely discusses The Deep Read Program, an annual program of The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz, inviting curious minds to think deeply about books and the most pressing issues of our day. This year, Yaa Gyasi's novel Transcendent Kingdom is being discussed, exploring the conditions of cultural assimilation for immigrants to the United States, religious faith vs. scientific inquiry, and the experience of first-generation students in higher education.Links: https://thi.ucsc.edu/event/yaa-gyasi/and https://thi.ucsc.edu/event/deep-read-salon-at-the-cowell-hay-barn/Disclaimer: Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

You may remember La Muna from one of our previous episodes. Well, she just wrote a reflection piece for Encuentros Latinx called "5 Loaves and 2 Fish" that you can now find on UCC.org. Encuentros Latinx posts monthly, short reflections for spiritual contemplation, so go check them out if devotional reading is part of your spiritual practice.   I've got a book recommendation for you today: Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi. It's about a woman named Gifty who's the daughter of Ghanain immigrants and is currently a neuroscience PhD candidate. But she comes from a strong Pentecostal background, a mother struggling with mental health issues, and a family tragedy that, over time, upended Gifty's absolute faith in God. Gifty is forced to confront all of this when her mother enters into her worst spell with her mental health issues in many, many years. This is a phenomenal novel and Gifty's story reminds me so much of the faith journeys that many of my guests have shared on this podcast.   Speaking of guests, today you'll hear my conversation with RJ Robles, which spans from an incident with biting ants in Puerto Rico to an expansion and weaving together of multiple spiritualities. It's quite a ride challenging every barrier of faith and gender, so let's get right into this encuentro.   Encuentros Latinx reflection piece by La Muna: https://www.ucc.org/5-loaves-of-bread-and-2-fish/   RJ's social media Instagram: @boiricanjoy  Facebook: RJ Robles  

Welcome to Bare Mixup w. Danii and Rae! On our 78th episode we discuss the novel Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi. We talk about themes such as Religion, Mental health, the First Gen/immigrant experience, and many others that are shown in this amazing story! Song of The Week: Please Do Not Lean- Daniel Caesar BARE MIXUP & CHILL PLAYLIST: open.spotify.com/playlist/6u3Qnn0…VITaKC2Nbg3eyl0g BARE MIXUP CHUNES PLAYLIST: open.spotify.com/playlist/5amJ6tV…ZRTKOOV_-uhfYxPQ Black Owned Business: BARE MIX UP MERCH!!! -teespring.com/stores/bare-mix-up-buy Therapy resources: - www.blacktherapistlist.com/ - www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists -providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/ -FREE THERAPY For Canadians: myicbt.com/home Instagram: @baremixuppod Email: baremixuppod@gmail.com Intro Music by: @chiefvillo Cover Artwork by: @byroux_ Audio Editing: @daniellacreme_

This Friday, you'll hear MPR host Kerri Miller's conversation with novelist Mesha Maren. Her new book, “Perpetual West,” is set along the U.S.-Mexico border and explores the art, activism and identity of a divided community. It harkens back to a discussion Miller had in 2020 with Yaa Gyasi. Both Gyasi's acclaimed debut novel, “Homecoming,” and her second release, “Transcendent Kingdom,” tackle themes of identity and culture in a new land. Guest: Yaa Gyasi is a Ghanaian American novelist, author of “Homecoming” and “Transcendent Kingdom,” and recipient of the National Book Foundation's 2016 "5 Under 35" Award.  To listen to the full conversation you can use the audio player above. Subscribe to the MPR News with Kerri Miller podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or RSS. Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.

Ghanaian American award-winning author Yaa Gyasi joins us to discuss her novel Transcendent Kingdom, a stunning follow-up to her acclaimed national bestseller Homegoing. This book is a powerful, raw and deeply moving story about a family of Ghanaian immigrants ravaged by depression, addiction and grief. Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Yaa Gyasi to talk about her experience living in Huntsville, Alabama with her Ghanaian family and how the pull of these two worlds influenced her to become a writer. From religion to the importance of place and belonging, she discusses the parallels between her life and that of her main character, Gifty. Gyasi also dives into the racial disparities of mental health and the devastating toll mental illness can have on a family. She shares how Transcendent Kingdom was different from her popular debut novel, Homegoing, and why she chose to focus this book on a tumultuous mother-daughter relationship. Get all the details on this week's episode of GO Between the Covers! Connect with Yaa Gyasi: Facebook: @YaaGyasiAuthor And connect with us! https://www.southfloridapbs.org/gobtc/ Facebook: @BetweenTheCoversSouthFloridaPBS Twitter: @WPBT2, @WXELTV

Listen in as we chat about Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi. As always, we'll share meaningful segments, and discuss how many of these bookish moments connect to our lives. Don't forget about our chosen emoji, of the book, at the end!

Black Voices in Literature (2022) | Episode 47 Librarians Hannah and Melody share six black voices recommendations, covering a deadly love triangle, an eye-opening account of the Tulsa Race Massacre, a sampler platter of short stories in a New York City blackout, and more. BOOKS WE TALKED ABOUT: Jazz by Toni Morrison. Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler. Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi. Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert. Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton. When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole. CHECK OUT BOOKS: https://www.countycat.mcfls.org/. https://wplc.overdrive.com/. https://www.hoopladigital.com/ FOLLOW US: #northshorebookchat. www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/. www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/. E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD. Recording equipment provided by the River Hills Foundation. Special thanks for their generous donation!

Welcome to My Lit. Adventure!! In this inaugural episode, Ikeme and I explore themes of grief, slavery and immigration in Homegoing and Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi. Enjoy! Content warning: this episode discusses suicide. Follow the podcast on Instagram @mylit.adventure for updates

This week we discuss the Metaverse, Transcendent Kingdom, and Squid Game… almost.Episode hosted and produced by Jamie, Lauren, and LisaMusic by KellindoShow notes and more can be found at https://www.whatchareadingdude.com/Contact us at wrdpod@gmail.com or @wrdpodSubscribe to catch all the latest episodes!https://linktr.ee/WRDPOD

Yaa Gyasi discusses her novels, Homegoing and Transcendent Kingdom, as well as the what and who have influenced her as both a reader and writer.

0:32 Introduction 1:11 Chigo's story 4:44 The post-colonial seeds of Anti-Black sentiments from Africans 7:33 Potential remedies towards a more positive global representation of Black Americans 8:22 The responsibility of today's generation of Africans to address toxic aspects of our culture 10:46 Chigo's identity journey through literature 11:28 No Longer at Ease by Chinua Achebe 11:45 Half of a Yellow Sun and the Nigerian Biafran War 14:08 Transcendent Kingdom and the disconnect in first-gen familial relationships 15:21 Transcendent Kingdom and religion 15:51 Deep-rooted attachment to Christianity in West African culture 18:55 Christianity as a tool of White Supremacy 20:03 Spirituality as a very personal and individual practice 21:01 The demonization of traditional spiritual practices in African media 23:36 Are we getting closer to a return to authentic African spiritual traditions? 27:45 Spirituality as an organizing tool against white supremacy 30:44 The importance of watering down dense information to make it easier to consume 31:29 “I would frame it as understanding your culture” 33:53 Chigo's Pan-Africanist journey 35:34 “you can't destroy the master's house with the master's tools“ 36:21 “in fortifying Africa you will collapse imperialistic systems“ 36:47 Individual vs collective power 37:11 Comfort as a tool of oppression 41:41 Progressive aspects of culture as weapons of comfort 45:45 “What's the role of the heterosexual community in deconstructing heteronormativity in the US and Africa?” 46:16 The importance of challenging gender roles 50:20 Chauvinism 58:01 self-censoring 1:00:50 The importance of community-building 1:01:27 Chigo's community garden 1:06:24 “Different cultures in Africa have celebrated and revered queer and trans people in their community” 1:09:54 Identity reclamation/“How do we navigate a return to traditional contexts of African culture?” 1:11:32“Is there anything you'd like to say to people who share the same cultural space as you but are still early in their self-actualization journey?” Texts Referenced No Longer at Ease by Chinua Achebe Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Adichie Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi A Guide for Organizing Defense against White Supremacist, Patriarchal, and Fascist Violence by Ahjamu Umi The Spirit of Intimacy: Ancient Teachings In The Ways Of Relationships by Sobonfu Somé Authors Referenced Chinua Achebe Chimamanda Adichie Yaa Gyasi Akwaeke Emezi Ahjamu Umi Sobonfu Somé Found in Translation is a Pan-African documentary interview series exploring the cultural intersectionality of African descendants across the global diaspora. Guests reflect on the layers of their identity and the role of culture in the modern world. To keep up with future episodes and additional resources please subscribe to our substack newsletter: foundintranslation.substack.com Follow us on Instagram @foundintranslationpodcast If you'd like to provide feedback or if you're interested in sharing your story on the show please email us at foundintranslationpodcast@protonmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/foundintranslation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/foundintranslation/support

For the fourteenth episode of The Literary Edit Podcast, I was joined by author Jyoti Patel, winner of the second #Merky Books New Writers Prize, for her forthcoming novel, Six of One. She also wrote short story Break for We Transfer's Literally platform.   You can read about Jyoti's Desert Island Books here, and the ones we discuss in this episode are:   The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart Emergency Kit: Poems For Strange Times, edited by Jo Shapcott & Matthew Sweeney Atonement by Ian McEwan The Good Immigrant, edited by Nikesh Shukla Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy   Other books we spoke about included Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi, The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan, The Season of Phantasmal Peace by Derek Walcott and That Reminds Me by Derek Owusu.   If you'd like to buy any of the books we discussed in the episode, please consider doing so from the list I created on Bookshop.org, an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you're based in Australia, please consider buying them from Gertrude & Alice, who deliver all over the country. To contact me, email lucy@thelitedit.com   Facebook The Literary Edit   Instagram: @the_litedit @jyotisbooks   Twitter: @thelitedit @jyoti_patel    

The countdown for the winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction is on! Ahead of the announcement on Wednesday 8th September, in this episode Jess and Lauren discuss the books which made it to the short and the longlist, making their predictions for who will win! Books Mentioned in this Episode: Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, Transcendent Kingdom and Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, How the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones, No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood, Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller, Piranesi by Susanna Clark, Detransition Baby by Torrey Peters, Luster by Raven Leilani, Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan, Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers, Because of You by Dawn French Competition Time: We have partnered with Books That Matter to gift one lucky listener a free Books The Matter gift box! To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is subscribe, rate and review this podcast. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts leave a review and put your Instagram handle as your 'Nickname', if you're listening on another platform, subscribe then share our podcast on your instagram story and we'll track your entry that way. Each month a winner will be selected at random and informed via Instagram. Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: bookreccos@gmail.com Jingle written and produced by Alex Thomas licensed exclusively for Book Reccos - you can visit his website here: https://www.alexanderthomasmusic.co.uk/

Beth Golay visits with author Yaa Gyasi about her book Transcendent Kingdom.

For the seventh episode of The Literary Edit Podcast, I was joined by the wonderful Joanna Rakoff. Her first book, the charming memoir My Salinger Year, has recently been adapted to the big screen starring Sigourney Weaver.   You can read about Esther's original list of Desert Island Books here, and the ones we discuss in this episode are:   The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton On Beauty by Zadie Smith Howard's End by E. M. Forster Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen Passing by Nella Larsen Le Divorce by Diane Johnson Foreign Affairs by Alison Lurie Free Food For Millionaires by Min Jin Lee Family Happiness by Laurie Colwin   Other books we spoke about included Joanna's books My Salinger Year and A Fortunate Age, The Crying of Lot 49 by Thomas Pychon, Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld, Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi, Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee and Persian Nights by Diane Johnson.   If you'd like to buy any of the books we discussed in the episode, please consider doing so from the list I created on Bookshop.org, an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. If you're based in Australia, please consider buying them from Gertrude & Alice. To contact me, email lucy@thelitedit.com   Facebook The Literary Edit   Instagram: @the_litedit @joannarakoff   Twitter: @thelitedit @jrakoff  

Yaa Gyasi discusses her novels, Homegoing and Transcendent Kingdom, as well as the what and who have influenced her as both a reader and writer.

Kathleen Basi shares her inspiration her debut novel, A Song for The Road, which began as a dream that contained both grief and beauty. And she chats about the special relationship between music and writing, which led to Kathleen writing such a novel with such breathtakingly lyrical language. Find A Song for the Road on bookshop.org as well as the books Kathleen recommends; The Rules of Arrangement by Anisha Bhatia, Sanditon by Jane Austen, and Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi. Connect with Kathleen and learn more about her books at www.kathleenbasi.com or on Instagram @kathleenbasi Find all episodes at www.bestofwomensfiction.com

Yaa Gyasi's first novel, HOMEGOING, was showered with praise and awards when it was released in 2017... and her latest book, TRANSCENDENT KINGDOM, has kept that streak alive. In this episode, AMB's Mark Cecil talks to Ms. Gyasi about her pandemic release and the importance of approaching each new project with a clean slate and an open heart. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet

大家好，欢迎收听普通读者。 3月10日，英国的女性小说奖（Women's Prize for Fiction）的长名单公布啦。这一期我们就一起来聊一聊长名单上的16本书，有些书我们读过，有些想读，有些第一次听说。大家对哪几本书感兴趣呢？又读过哪些呢？欢迎给我们留言，和我们互动。 时间节点，即书单 0:19 介绍一下女性小说奖 （Women's Prize for Fiction） 2:24 Consent, by Annabel Lyon 4:08 Unsettled Ground, by Claire Fuller 6:02 The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett 8:28 No One is Talking About This, by Patricia Lockwood 13:00 Transcendent Kingdom, by Yaa Gyasi 16:01 Luster, by Raven Leilani 17:52 Nothing But Blue Sky, by Kathleen MacMahon 20:03 Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters 22:12 Piranesi, by Susanna Clarke 23:43 Small Pleasures, by Clare Chambers 25:33 How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House, by Cherie Jones 27:15 Exciting Times, by Naoise Dolan 29:10 Summer, by Ali Smith 31:41 Burnt Sugar, by Avni Doshi 33:23 Because of You, by Dawn French 35: 06 The Golden Rule, by Amanda Craig 提到的书和影视： Ali Smith的 四季系列 Strangers On the Train, by Patricia Highsmith 日剧《轮到你了》 美剧《致命女人》 收听和订阅渠道： 小宇宙App，Apple Podcast, Anchor，Spotify，Pocket Casts， Google Podcast，Breaker， Radiopublic；网易云“普通-读者” 电邮：commonreader@protonmail.com 微博： 普通读者播客 欢迎关注普通读者的豆瓣： 豆瓣“普通读者播客”：https://www.douban.com/people/commonreaders/ 片头音乐credit： Flipper's Guitar - 恋とマシンガン- Young, Alive, in Love - 片尾音乐credit：John Bartman - Happy African Village (Music from Pixabay)

When neuroscientist Christina Kim published an important research study, her close friend, novelist Yaa Gyasi, wanted to understand more about her friend's work, so she asked to shadow her in the lab. That experience eventually formed the basis for Gyasi's moving novel about addiction and mental illness, Transcendent Kingdom.

Welcome to the 41st episode of The Bookcast Club, a book podcast for people who love to read and talk books. Sarah T, Alice and Jenny discuss the crime genre and all its lovely sub genres. We genuinely believe there is a crime book for everyone.Support The Bookcast ClubYou can support the podcast on Patreon. Our tiers start at just $2 a month and rewards include, early access, bonus episodes and tailored book recommendations. Our aim, when we hit $75 a month, is to set up a fund to allow those with less money to buy books. If you are happy to donate for no reward you can do so on our website. A free way to show your support, and a very effective way of spreading the word, is to mention us on social media or review us on iTunes.Visit our Book ShopYou can buy all the books we mention on the podcast in our Book Shop. Bookshop.org is a great platform if you want easy book shopping without supporting the likes of Amazon. They support independent book shops and we earn a small commission on each sale, which helps with the running costs of this podcast. However, we would always encourage you to make the effort and shop with your local independent book shop. Many have gone to great efforts to develop an online presence and we're sure most, if not all, will take orders over the phone. They can order whatever book you want. You can find a list of independent bookshops to support on our website, many of which do home delivery. Books mentioned:Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiMarking Time (Cazalet Chronicles) by Elizabeth Jane HowardThe Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham JonesAgatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death by M. C. BeatonAnd Then There Were None by Agatha ChristieDeath on the Nile by Agatha ChristieThe Pale Horse by Agatha ChristieA is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie by Kathryn HarkupDuplicate Death by Georgette HeyerFootsteps in the Dark by Georgette HeyerRiver of Darkness (A John Madden Mystery) by Rennie AirthThe Taxidermist's Daughter by Kate MosseWakenhyrst by Michelle PaverThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millenium series) by Stieg LarssonBluebird Bluebird (Highway 59 series) by Attica Locke I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamaraHelter Skelter by Vincent BugliosiManhunt by Colin SuttonOut of Thin Air by Anthony AdeaneCan You Ever Forgive Me? by Lee IsraelWhere to find us:Instagram | Twitter | WebsiteSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bookcastclub)

The girls discuss the novel, Transcendent Kingdom. They address issues of cross-pressure between belief and doubt, the role or purpose in our lives, and how the modern self is buffered against engagement with the transcendent.

This week we sit down with the incredibly gifted writer Yaa Gyasi to talk about the craft of writing. Yaa's first book, Homegoing, was a New York Times Notable Book, one of Oprah's Best Books of the Year, and won a PEN/Hemingway award. Listen to hear Yaa talk with Danielle and Maiysha about her latest book, Transcendent Kingdom, and the incredible journey she undertook during the process of researching and writing it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chronicles of Now presents a special episode from Storybound, a radio theater program designed for the podcast age. Listeners are treated to their favorite authors and writers reading some of their most impactful stories, designed with powerful and immersive sound environments. This episode features Yaa Gyasi reading an excerpt from her novel "Transcendent Kingdom," with sound design and music composition from Tim Karplus. Yaa Gyasi was born in Ghana and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. Her debut novel, Homegoing, was awarded the National Book Critics Circle's John Leonard Award for best first book, the PEN/Hemingway Award for a first book of fiction, the National Book Foundation's “5 under 35” honors for 2016, and the American Book Award. Tim Karplus has been working as a professional musical jack-of-all-trades in Portland, Oregon for the last 9 years. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Anna and Shernell are discussing faith and mental illness with Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi and Bipolar Faith: A Black Woman's Journey with Depression and Faith by Monica Coleman. Girl Talk: A segment of the show where we prioritize our mental and emotional health by check-in with each other and discuss life and everything in-between. Thank you for tuning in to today's episode, we hope we have inspired you and helped you find tools to make your life just a little bit easier. To continue with this conversation, you can stay in touch with us on Instagram at Ebony Musings , Email: ebonymusingspodcast@gmail.com and if you haven't done so already please leave us a review, it really helps our show. Purchase books through: Bookshop.org will receive a small commission. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebonymusingspodcast/support

Just weeks away from the American election, three American writers on religion, a search for identity, racial injustice and the comfort of science.

How can we turn our anxiety about the upcoming election into productive action? In this episode we talk to Francoise Stovall about what it would mean to have a true democracy and why there are reasons to be hopeful. She offers ways for busy moms to help invite more people into the process and inspires us to take action beyond voting. Feminist CrushesAs people suggest that Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, is a feminist, this quote from Bell Hooks' book, Feminism is for Everybody: “Lifestyle feminism ushered in the notion that there could be as many versions of feminism as there were women. Suddenly the politics was being slowly removed from feminism. And the assumption prevailed that no matter what a woman's politics, be she conservative or liberal, she too could fit feminism into her existing lifestyle. Obviously this way of thinking has made feminism more acceptable because its underlying assumption is that women can be feminists without fundamentally challenging and changing themselves or the culture.” https://rep.club/collections/books/products/transcendent-kingdom (Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi) https://thejunecup.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-june-cup-regular?gclid=CjwKCAjw8MD7BRArEiwAGZsrBWfqxRh7PNsZoTVfow3lxSw9h3pwjH7fh61N6TeKO749XPsbL4YSLBoCltcQAvD_BwE (June Menstrual Cup) Mentions:https://votolatino.org/ (Voto Latino) https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781580050753 (Cunt) by Inga Muscio https://swingleft.org/ (Swing Left) https://indivisible.org/ (Indivisible) https://front.moveon.org/ (Move On) https://colorofchange.org/ (Color of Change) https://www.citizen.org/ (Public Citizen) https://www.commoncause.org/ (Common Cause) https://workingfamilies.org/ (Working Families Party) https://iowansfordcstatehood.com/ (Iowans for DC Statehood) https://rep.club/products/hood-feminism?_pos=1and_sid=ef5072fc4and_ss=r (Hood Feminism) by MIkki Kendall About Francoise StovallFrancoise has dedicated her career to working for inclusive and accountable democracy, both at home and around the world. As Digital Director at Voto Latino, she oversees web and SMS strategies, and manages digital projects designed to increase participation and civic engagement in Latinx communities and hold power accountable. Before joining Voto Latino, Francoise worked as the Digital Director of the organization, Every Voice, to reform money in politics, and at the National Democratic Institute to encourage civic groups around the world to use digital tools and tactics to strengthen democracy in their communities. Francoise began her career as a campaign field organizer, working on campaigns in Iowa, Pennsylvania, and Florida. She is a graduate of The George Washington University.

Subscribe on YouTube:https://youtu.be/R2uCUxPqi90BOOKS MENTIONED: “Transcendent Kingdom” by Yaa Gyasihttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48570454-transcendent-kingdom?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=LU2Sj065J1&rank=2“The Second Home” by Christina Clancyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43312830-the-second-home?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=MOpbZCo1Ii&rank=1“When No One Is Watching” by Alyssa Colehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49398072-when-no-one-is-watching?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=pgTFvBlwYD&rank=1“The Comeback” by Ella Bermanhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51941088-the-comeback?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=jO5fY1SglC&rank=1“Funny Weather: Art in an Emergency” by Olivia Lainghttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50755102-funny-weather?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=ejac1iOUAs&rank=1FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM AND GOODREADS @ILIKETOREADPOD TWITTER: @rpolansky77FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/iliketoreadpodMEDIA MAVEN BLOG: https://rpolansky77.wixsite.com/website

On Craig Silvey's Honeybee, Yaa Gyasi's Transcendent Kingdom and Sue Miller's Monogamy