Once Upon A Time in Dollywood by Ashley Jordan

Psychopomp & Circumstance by Eden Royce

Author Eden Royce joined us for a special book club discussion of her book, Psychopomp & Circumstance [https://bookshop.org/a/13442/9781250330963], in November 2025.

Book Club Preview - Q1, 2026

Annastasia gives more information about The Bottom's two book clubs. See what's on deck next for Bottom Book Club and Banned Book Club! Bottom Book Club Selection: O, Sinners [https://bookshop.org/a/13442/9780593597446] by Nicole Cuffy Banned Book Club Selection: This Is Kind Of An Epic Love Story [https://bookshop.org/a/13442/9780062820235]by Kacen Callender

A Pair of Wings by Carole Hopson

Annastasia is joined in the studio by author and pilot captain, Carole Hopson. Her book, A Pair of Wings [https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-pair-of-wings-a-novel-carole-hopson/78322ff9b6e342aa?ean=9781250347220&next=t], is all about the life and legacy of Bessie Coleman. Proceeds from her book sales go directly to the Jet Black Foundation [https://jetblackfoundation.org], which has the goal of sending 100 Black women to flight school by 2035.

The Bottom Turns 5!

Annastasia, along with the whole Director team, reflect on five years of The Bottom and where we want to go next. Laugh, cry, and dream with us through this episode. Dr. Enkeshi El-Amin - Founding Director Kalil White - Operations Director Ty Murray - Art Director Annastasia Williams - Bookshop Director and Podcast Host

Once Upon A Time in Dollywood by Ashley Jordan

Annastasia sits down with debut author, Ashley Jordan, in the studio to discuss her book Once Upon A Time in Dollywood [https://bookshop.org/p/books/once-upon-a-time-in-dollywood-ashley-jordan/707937b2d6ee75e8?ean=9780593819128&next=t]. This title was selected as part of our Book It Subscription. Want to join Book It to get a specially curated book once a month? Sign up here [https://www.thebottomknox.com/book-it]. Plans start at $20. Pick up from our shop or have it shipped anywhere in the US.