Words in the Wild

Sula by Toni Morrison | Part 2

EPISODE SUMMARY: On this episode of Words in the Wild, Mel and Tiff wrap up Part Two of Toni Morrison’s Sula while reflecting on recent life transitions and the need for digital detox and creative focus. EPISODE CHAPTERS: * 00:00:19 - Intro & Wellness Check-In * 00:22:15 - Book Intro * 00:25:22 - Year of 1919 * 00:30:42 - Year of 1920 * 00:38:08 - Year of 1921 * 00:49:32 - Year of 1922 * 01:04:07 - Year of 1923 * 01:14:02 - Year of 1927 RESOURCES & LINKS: * Toni Morrison Society [https://www.tonimorrisonsociety.org/] Website * Black Owned Book Store Directory [https://aalbc.com/bookstores/store.php] * Directory of Public Libraries [https://librarytechnology.org/libraries/uspublic/] CONNECT WITH US! * 📸 Instagram: @wordsnthewild [https://www.instagram.com/wordsnthewild] * 🎥 YouTube: @wordsnthewild [https://www.youtube.com/@wordsnthewild] * 📩 Email: wordsnthewild@gmail.com * 💬 Join the Email List: Join the Club [https://firstoutdoor.co/bbpod#join-the-book-club] * 💰 Leave a Tip [https://books-boulders.captivate.fm/support] REMEMBER TO SHARE, FOLLOW AND LEAVE A REVIEW. THANKS FOR LISTENING AND BEING PART OF OUR WELLNESS JOURNEY!

Sula by Toni Morrison | Part 1

EPISODE SUMMARY: Mel and Tiff jump into the short and week book Sula by Toni Morrison. This reading captures themes of family dynamics the meaning of friendship. EPISODE CHAPTERS: 1. 00:00:19 - Intro & Wellness Check-In 2. 00:22:15 - Book Intro 3. 00:25:22 - Year of 1919 4. 00:30:42 - Year of 1920 5. 00:38:08 - Year of 1921 6. 00:49:32 - Year of 1922 7. 01:04:07 - Year of 1923 8. 01:14:02 - Year of 1927 RESOURCES & LINKS: 1. Toni Morrison Society [https://www.tonimorrisonsociety.org/] Website 2. Black Owned Book Store Directory [https://aalbc.com/bookstores/store.php] 3. Directory of Public Libraries [https://librarytechnology.org/libraries/uspublic/] CONNECT WITH US! 1. 📸 Instagram: @wordsinthewildpod [https://www.instagram.com/wordsinthewildpod] 2. 🎥 YouTube: @wordsinthewildpod [https://www.youtube.com/@wordsinthewildpod] 3. 📩 Email: firstoutdoorco@gmail.com 4. 💬 Join the Email List: Join the Club [https://firstoutdoor.co/bbpod#join-the-book-club] 5. 💰 Leave a Tip [https://books-boulders.captivate.fm/support] Remember to share, follow and leave a review. Thanks for listening and being part of our wellness journey!

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Pages 267 - END

Atmosphere Finale: Meaning, Risk, and Choosing Love EPISODE SUMMARY: On this episode of Words in the Wild, Mel and Tiff wrap their discussion of Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. They explore themes of meaning and perspective after Vanessa's harrowing spaceflight, the fragility of life, and how love and fear shape what we’re willing to say out loud. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 1. 00:00:25 Introduction 2. 00:12:51 Book Talk 3. 00:59:29 Closing Thoughts RESOURCES & LINKS: 1. Taylor Jenkins Reid's [https://taylorjenkinsreid.com/] Website 2. Black Owned Book Store Directory [https://aalbc.com/bookstores/store.php] 3. Directory of Public Libraries [https://librarytechnology.org/libraries/uspublic/] CONNECT WITH US! 1. 📸 Instagram: @wordsinthewildpod [https://www.instagram.com/wordsinthewildpod] 2. 🎥 YouTube: @wordsinthewildpod [https://www.youtube.com/@wordsinthewildpod] 3. 📩 Email: firstoutdoorco@gmail.com 4. 💬 Join the Email List: Join the Club [https://firstoutdoor.co/bbpod#join-the-book-club] 5. 💰 Leave a Tip [https://books-boulders.captivate.fm/support] Remember to share, follow and leave a review. Thanks for listening and being part of the journey!

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Pages 194 - 266

EPISODE SUMMARY: Mel and Tiff continue discussing Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid exploring pages 194-266. The book begins to speed through time as the story jumps from fall 1981 to winter 1982 and summer 1983. EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Check-Ins 19:04 Book Recap 01:10:27 Wrapping Up and Next Read RESOURCES & LINKS: 1. Taylor Jenkins Reid's [https://taylorjenkinsreid.com/] Website 2. Black Owned Book Store Directory [https://aalbc.com/bookstores/store.php] 3. Directory of Public Libraries [https://librarytechnology.org/libraries/uspublic/] CONNECT WITH US! 1. 📸 Instagram: @wordsinthewildpod [https://www.instagram.com/wordsinthewildpod] 2. 🎥 YouTube: @wordsinthewildpod [https://www.youtube.com/@wordsinthewildpod] 3. 📩 Email: firstoutdoorco@gmail.com 4. 💬 Join the Email List: Join the Club [https://firstoutdoor.co/bbpod#join-the-book-club] 5. 💰 Leave a Tip [https://books-boulders.captivate.fm/support] Remember to share, follow and leave a review. Thanks for listening and being part of our wellness journey!

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Pages 140 - 193

Words in the Wild Podcast - Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY: Melanie and Tiffany discuss pages 140–193, focusing on the tension between assimilation and resistance for women navigating NASA’s male-dominated culture. They also explore the emotional costs of a closeted love story unfolding alongside the high-stakes 1984 shuttle disaster. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 08:24 Wellness Check and Learning 17:41 Finally Talking Atmosphere 19:05 Camping Trip and Barbara Drama 26:41 Assimilation or Strategy Debate 40:07 Space Disaster Breakdown 49:25 Lydia Gets Read 58:00 Meeting Family Debate 01:10:25 Can They Stay Secret 01:14:47 Next Reading and Wrap RESOURCES & LINKS: 1. Taylor Jenkins Reid's Website [https://taylorjenkinsreid.com/] 2. Black Owned Book Store Directory [https://aalbc.com/bookstores/store.php] 3. Directory of Public Libraries [https://librarytechnology.org/libraries/uspublic/] CONNECT WITH US! 1. 📸 Instagram: @wordsinthewildpod [https://www.instagram.com/wordsinthewildpod] 2. 🎥 YouTube: @wordsinthewildpod [https://www.youtube.com/@wordsinthewildpod] 3. 💬 Join the Discussion on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/wordsinthewild/] 4. 📩 Email: wordsinthewildpod@gmail.com 5. 💬 Join the Email List: Join the Club [https://firstoutdoor.co/bbpod#join-the-book-club] 6. 💰 Leave a Tip [https://books-boulders.captivate.fm/support] Remember to follow and share the pod. Thanks for listening and being part of the journey!