Grow, Guys!

Discussing Grief and Loss with Dr. Shanda McManus

Welcome back to The League of Extraordinary Readers! 📚✨In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Shanda McManus to discuss grief, loss, healing, and the transformative power of storytelling. We dive into her debut memoir, Brother Epistles, exploring how writing through letters became a way to honor memory, navigate loss, and build community. Together, we discuss Black literature, memoir writing, authentic storytelling, and how books can help us process life's most difficult moments.If you enjoy memoirs, Black authors, thoughtful literary conversations, and stories centered on healing and personal growth, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation! 🪩 Church Announcements:July: The Summer Girlfriend by Kristina Forest (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-summer-girlfriend-kristina-forest/de7184f5b281609d?ean=9780593956397) Books Mentioned: I Know Why The Cage Bird Sings The Color Purple Heavy Between The World and Me The Mango Tree The Loneliness Files Blackouts The Stone Yard Devotionals Where The Dead Brides Gather What It Means When A Man Falls From The Sky Authors Mentioned: TV: Love IslandHouse of the Dragon  I Will Find You 💬 Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers: 📸 🎧 https://beacons.ai/tloer [https://beacons.ai/tloer] 📧Email Us: theleagueofreaderspod@gmail.com 📱Follow us on socials: IG&Threads: @theleagueofreaders Shelbey’s IG&Threads: @shelbeymonae Jess’s IG&Threads: @literaturenoirclub

Jesmyn Ward Is In Her Own Lane

Welcome back to The League of Extraordinary Readers! 📚✨ This week, we're discussing On Witness and Respair by Jesmyn Ward and exploring how grief, memory, and personal history shape literature and our understanding of ourselves. We also dive into fascinating conversations about time perception, CERN's recent scientific developments, neurodivergence, and the cyclical nature of history. If you love Black literature, literary fiction, thought-provoking book discussions, and conversations that connect books to the world around us, this episode is for you. Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation! 🪩 Church Announcements: July: The Summer Girlfriend by Kristina Forest (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-summer-girlfriend-kristina-forest/de7184f5b281609d?ean=9780593956397 [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-summer-girlfriend-kristina-forest/de7184f5b281609d?ean=9780593956397])  Books Mentioned: Leave Your Mess At Home Moonrise Over New Jessup Theft Fairfield Country Daggermouth The Company We Keep The Broken Hearts Agency On Witness and Respair Authors Mentioned: TV: Love IslandHouse of the Dragon  I Will Find You 💬 Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers: 📸 🎧 https://beacons.ai/tloer [https://beacons.ai/tloer] 📧Email Us: theleagueofreaderspod@gmail.com 📱Follow us on socials: IG&Threads: @theleagueofreaders Shelbey’s IG&Threads: @shelbeymonae Jess’s IG&Threads: @literaturenoirclub

N*ggas In Paris 75

Welcome back to The League of Extraordinary Readers! 📚✨ This week, we're catching up on our latest reads, tackling book challenges, sharing tips for reaching your reading goals, and reflecting on the books and life experiences shaping our reading journey. Whether you're looking for your next great read, motivation to finish your TBR, or thoughtful conversations about literature, this episode has something for you. If you love literary fiction, Black authors, diverse books, reading podcasts, and honest book discussions, don't forget to subscribe and join the conversation! Books Mentioned: On Witness and Respair Death to the Soccer God Theft Fairfield County House of Margins Womb City August Lane Paradise Ghalen Tasty Resolution Bloodfire, Baby Mainline Mama Leave Your Mess At Home Greetings from the Baracoota Hotel Authors Mentioned: TV: Love Island House of the Dragon  I Will Find You 💬 Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers: 📸 🎧 https://beacons.ai/tloer [https://beacons.ai/tloer] 📧Email Us: theleagueofreaderspod@gmail.com 📱Follow us on socials: IG&Threads: @theleagueofreaders Shelbey’s IG&Threads: @shelbeymonae Jess’s IG&Threads: @literaturenoirclub

Conversation About Book Publishing with Danielle Prielipp

Welcome back to The League of Extraordinary Readers! 📚✨In this episode, we discuss the book publishing industry with Senior Marketing Director, Danielle Prielipp for the flagship imprint of Simon & Schuster (@SimonBooks). We get into influencer marketing, benefits of indie vs. traditional publishing, her journey into publishing, and more. Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation!🪩 Church Announcements:June: On Witness and Respair by: Jasmyn WardJess’s Reading Retreat: https://slljourneys.com/literature-noir-ghana-experience-2027 Brunchin’ With The Author: https://clyx.com/feed/019aa816-2b87-4b86-823c-be18bae574ff?target=eventTo keep up with Danielle and Simon & Schuster:Instagram/Threads/TikTok: @SimonBooksDanielle Instagram/Threads: @bookpubgal💬 Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers:📸 🎧 https://beacons.ai/tloer📧Email Us: theleagueofreaderspod@gmail.com📱Follow us on socials:IG&Threads: @theleagueofreadersShelbey’s IG&Threads: @shelbeymonaeJess’s IG&Threads: @literaturenoirclub

Grow, Guys!

Welcome back to The League of Extraordinary Readers! 📚✨ In this episode, we dive into genre-bending fiction, book marketing, and why understanding an author's perspective can transform your reading experience. We also chat about recent travels, upcoming literary events, and the stories shaping our reading lives. If you love literary fiction, diverse books, thoughtful book discussions, and behind-the-scenes conversations about the publishing industry, this episode is for you. Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation! 🪩 Church Announcements: June: On Witness and Respair by: Jasmyn Ward Jess’s Reading Retreat: https://slljourneys.com/literature-noir-ghana-experience-2027 [https://slljourneys.com/literature-noir-ghana-experience-2027]  Brunchin’ With The Author: https://clyx.com/feed/019aa816-2b87-4b86-823c-be18bae574ff?target=event [https://clyx.com/feed/019aa816-2b87-4b86-823c-be18bae574ff?target=event]  Books Mentioned: Ghalen Blood Slaves Dragon Blind Big Girl Blitz  The Bone People Aphrodite and the Duke Verity and the Forbidden Suitor Hather and the Prince Bloodfire Baby Leave Your Mess at Home Mainline Mama Moonrise Over Jessip Juneteenth Rabbit, Fox, Tar On Morrison Authors Mentioned: Walter Mosley Regina Black Tia Williams Chinaza Bado JJ McAvoy TV: Love Island 💬 Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers: 📸 🎧 https://beacons.ai/tloer [https://beacons.ai/tloer] 📧Email Us: theleagueofreaderspod@gmail.com 📱Follow us on socials: IG&Threads: @theleagueofreaders Shelbey’s IG&Threads: @shelbeymonae Jess’s IG&Threads: @literaturenoirclub