What My Mom Was Reading In The 90s

Season Finale: Finally A Finished Project

It’s the Season One finale of Well Read Wool! 🧶📚 In this episode, we share the knitting projects Mom finally finished, talk about the books we’re currently reading, and dive into a review of Leave Your Mess at Home by Tolani Akinola. We discuss the themes, characters, and our overall thoughts on the book while reflecting on an amazing first season of cozy mother-daughter conversations. Thank you for spending Season One with us — from books and yarn to honest discussions and laughter. 📚Books Mentioned: https://amzn.to/4rdTjtP [https://amzn.to/4rdTjtP]  💻 Socials: Links: https://beacons.ai/wellreadwool [https://beacons.ai/wellreadwool]   GG’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/ggmadeit?igsh=dGVnOGQxZzJ3dWxn [https://www.instagram.com/ggmadeit?igsh=dGVnOGQxZzJ3dWxn] Shelbey’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/shelbeymonae?igsh=MTNzdzdsZHd0MTUzdg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/shelbeymonae?igsh=MTNzdzdsZHd0MTUzdg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Email Us: WellReadWoolPod@gmail.com [WellReadWoolPod@gmail.com]

Happy Mother's Day

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Nash Yarn Fest, Orange Things, Sock Questions, and Books

This week on Well Read Wool, we’re recapping all the bookish and knitting adventures! 🧶📚 Mom shares highlights from her trip to the Nash Yarn Fest, while I talk about my experience attending the Kweli Color of Children’s Literature Conference. We also open book mail, chat about our growing book collections, and answer your questions about sock knitting for beginners. Plus, we announce what we’ll be reading for next week’s episode — so you can read along with us! If you love knitting podcasts, book mail, literary events, and cozy mother-daughter conversations, this episode is for you. Affiliate Links: Amazon: https://amzn.to/44RQKVZ [https://amzn.to/44RQKVZ] Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/lists/what-i-read-today [https://bookshop.org/lists/what-i-read-today] Librofm: https://libro.fm/playlists/11104?bookstore=shelbeyandthebookstore [https://libro.fm/playlists/11104?bookstore=shelbeyandthebookstore] 📚 Follow Me 📚 Storygraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/shelbeymonae [https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/shelbeymonae] 🎧 Podcast: https://tr.ee/mFsMfKIdPg [https://tr.ee/mFsMfKIdPg] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbeymonae?igsh=MTNzdzdsZHd0MTUzdg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/shelbeymonae?igsh=MTNzdzdsZHd0MTUzdg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theshelbeymonae?_r=1&_t=ZT-92c0BRnGHK1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@theshelbeymonae?_r=1&_t=ZT-92c0BRnGHK1]

What My Mom Was Reading In The 90s

What were Black women reading in the 90s? 📚✨ In this episode of Well Read Wool, we take a nostalgic dive into my mom’s 90s bookshelf — from self-help and anthologies to bold, boundary-pushing erotica, all by Black authors. We talk about how these books shaped her reading life and the impact they still have today. We also chat about the TV shows we’re currently watching, book-to-screen adaptations, and more cozy mother-daughter conversations. If you love Black literature, nostalgic reading lists, and knitting + bookish content, this episode is for you. 🧶 📚Books Mentioned: https://amzn.to/4rdTjtP [https://amzn.to/4rdTjtP]  💻 Socials: Links: https://beacons.ai/wellreadwool [https://beacons.ai/wellreadwool]   GG’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/ggmadeit?igsh=dGVnOGQxZzJ3dWxn [https://www.instagram.com/ggmadeit?igsh=dGVnOGQxZzJ3dWxn] Shelbey’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/shelbeymonae?igsh=MTNzdzdsZHd0MTUzdg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/shelbeymonae?igsh=MTNzdzdsZHd0MTUzdg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Email Us: WellReadWoolPod@gmail.com [WellReadWoolPod@gmail.com] 🍔🧶 Knit For Food: https://givebutter.com/knitforfood26/team-gg-2/gayeglasspie [https://givebutter.com/knitforfood26/team-gg-2/gayeglasspie]

Aubry J Is The Funniest Author We've Read

On this episode of Well Read Wool, we dive into Hoop Session by Aubry J, sharing our thoughts on the story, characters, and overall reading experience. 🏀📚 We also chat about recent book events, take a look at what’s currently on Mom’s shelf, and catch up on all things books and knitting. Expect cozy conversation, honest reactions, and plenty of bookish moments. 📚Books Mentioned: https://amzn.to/4rdTjtP [https://amzn.to/4rdTjtP]  Beaded Colourwork: https://lainepublishing.com/en-us/products/beaded-colourwork-a-modern-approach-to-knitting-with-beads?variant=52193038696790 [https://lainepublishing.com/en-us/products/beaded-colourwork-a-modern-approach-to-knitting-with-beads?variant=52193038696790]  Laine: https://lainepublishing.com/en-us/products/laine-magazine-issue-18?variant=46862682653014 [https://lainepublishing.com/en-us/products/laine-magazine-issue-18?variant=46862682653014]  💻 Socials: Links: https://beacons.ai/wellreadwool [https://beacons.ai/wellreadwool]   GG’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/ggmadeit?igsh=dGVnOGQxZzJ3dWxn [https://www.instagram.com/ggmadeit?igsh=dGVnOGQxZzJ3dWxn] Shelbey’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/shelbeymonae?igsh=MTNzdzdsZHd0MTUzdg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/shelbeymonae?igsh=MTNzdzdsZHd0MTUzdg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Email Us: WellReadWoolPod@gmail.com [WellReadWoolPod@gmail.com] 🍔🧶 Knit For Food: https://givebutter.com/knitforfood26/team-gg-2/gayeglasspie [https://givebutter.com/knitforfood26/team-gg-2/gayeglasspie]