the ADHD Queens: Read the World

27. The Farming of Bones: that's a shibboleth

alrighty, so a shibboleth. [defined in this episode, but in case you’re feeling anxious and don’t wish to search it up] as defined by Merriam-Webster: [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shibboleth] 1 a: a word or saying used by adherents of a party, sect, or belief and usually regarded by others as empty of real meaning b: a widely held belief c: truism [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truism], platitude [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platitude] 2 a: a use of language regarded as distinctive of a particular group b: a custom or usage regarded as distinguishing one group from others in the context of The Farming of Bones by Edwidge Danticat, we’re looking at definition two more than one. arguably, it could be said that both are applicable. either way, we were struck by the narrator choice and the laissez-faire attitude that she seemed to hold at the intial discussions of confrontation. if this is different to how you see it, please, please, share away. we’d love to hear other perspectives. regardless, we were able to discuss some insights on the current world ,the nature of history and the passage of time. —— This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com [https://theadhdqueens.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

26. Tender is the Flesh: surprise pikachu

wellllllll, we feel pretty confident that we won't be able to beat this book in regard to tough reads. for once, we can agree with the general internet, this book is not for everyone.  was it tough to get through? yes. was it bad? absolutley not. content was challenging, but thought provoking. and extremely well handled. maybe a little too close to reality, but what dystopian literature isn't?  ~as always spoilers! —— this being the end of year number two, we are starting a second season. is this mentioned anywhere else? of course not, but it is nevertheless still fact. lol cause we said so. thanks for continuing to listen, thanks for your patience as we evolve and thanks for just being here. it helps us feel like we're not just shouting into the void. —— Find us on our social media: ⁠instagam.com/theadhdqueens⁠ [http://instagam.com/theadhdqueens] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/theadhdqueens⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://facebook.com/theadhdqueens] theadhdqueens.bsky.social [http://theadhdqueens.bsky.social] or our website: theadhdqs.gay  -- listen to us live on our radio show featured on KZUM 89.3 FM [https://kzum.org/archives/] just look up ADHD Queens: Disorderly Detours or check us out on Thursdays at 6-630pm CST [https://kzum.org/listen-online/] --       Music thanks to: ***VLOG by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/*** [https://onsound.eu/***] Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com [https://www.free-stock-music.com/] Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*** [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US]https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US***⁠⁠⁠ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US***%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0]   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com [https://theadhdqueens.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

25. The Bookshop on the Corner: there is NO CORNER!

so this may be the most intense conversation over the chillest book we’ve ever read. it might be easier to have opinions when the stakes are so much lower. did we learn something? i don’t know. however, we might move to Scotland now. so there was definitely value in this book in our opinion. Thanks Jenny Colgan! ~as always spoilers! —— this being the end of year number two, we are starting a second season. is this mentioned anywhere else? of course not, but it is nevertheless still fact. lol cause we said so. thanks for continuing to listen, thanks for your patience as we evolve and thanks for just being here. it helps us feel like we're not just shouting into the void. —— Find us on our social media: ⁠instagam.com/theadhdqueens⁠ [http://instagam.com/theadhdqueens] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/theadhdqueens⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://facebook.com/theadhdqueens] theadhdqueens.bsky.social [http://theadhdqueens.bsky.social] or our website: theadhdqs.gay     Music thanks to: ***VLOG by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/*** [https://onsound.eu/***] Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com [https://www.free-stock-music.com/] Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*** [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US]https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US***⁠⁠⁠ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US***%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0]   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com [https://theadhdqueens.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

24. Above Us the Milky Way: dark terrible vibes, but vibes

with our friend sanaa, we adventure through the alphabet and Afghanistan. And even with the challenges faced by Ryan and Tiah, we reflect on much, just as Fowzia Karimi does in her storytelling. as always, spoilers! —— Find us on our social media: instagam.com/theadhdqueens [http://instagam.com/theadhdqueens] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/theadhdqueens⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://facebook.com/theadhdqueens] theadhdqueens.bsky.social [http://theadhdqueens.bsky.social] or our website: theadhdqs.gay Music thanks to: ***VLOG by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/*** [https://onsound.eu/***] Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com [https://www.free-stock-music.com/] Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*** [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US]https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US***⁠⁠⁠ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US***%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com [https://theadhdqueens.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

23. Bitter Orange Tree: if you want to have the thinky thoughts

to oman we went and confused we became. Jokha Alharti has a beautiful writing style and Bitter Orange Tree could be a great piece of literature to study. That being said our little adhd brains could not entirely commit ourselves to the story through our standard audiobook format. We did our best. However, with our thoughts being encouraged to float and reflect, we definitely drifted off. as always, spoilers! —— Find us on our social media: instagam.com/theadhdqueens [http://instagam.com/theadhdqueens] ⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/theadhdqueens⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://facebook.com/theadhdqueens] theadhdqueens.bsky.social [http://theadhdqueens.bsky.social] or our website: theadhdqs.gay Music thanks to: VLOG by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ [https://onsound.eu/] Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com [https://www.free-stock-music.com] Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US⁠⁠ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theadhdqueens.substack.com [https://theadhdqueens.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]