Pouring Over Books
Welcome to Pouring Over Books, a podcast where we dive into the books we love…and maybe a few we didn’t. Every week I’ll be deep diving into what I’m reading, recommendations, and talking about all the things we love about books! .
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On this week's episode, LaShawn discusses some of her favorite most recommended Memoirs , an upcoming milestone birthday, what she is currently reading and what's next on her TBR.
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LaShawn shares thoughts on a few books she read in March including literary fiction, dark romance, new releases and more. Then she talks about what books she is looking forward to in April plus what she is currently loving and reading.
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Across the vanishing sky by Catherine Cowles
On today's episode, Lashawn discusses her most anticipated upcoming spring book releases that she thinks you should add to your TBR, what she is currently reading and what she is currently obsessed with.
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American Fantasy by Emma Staube
Rites of the Starling bY Devny Perry
Witch Queen Rising by Savannah Stephens
On this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn shares her obsession with Jane Austen retellings, exploring various modern adaptations of classics like Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion, and Emma. She discusses her favorite books, themes, and the importance of reading classics to understand modern literature. Plus what she is currently reading.
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This week, LaShawn shares her favorite audiobook platforms, recent reads, her book club activities,and thoughts on ACOTAR 6.
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Song of Solomon By Toni Morrison
It's a new month, and LaShawn is discussing why she read 19 books in February but is only discussing 4 of them, new books on her radar for March and what bookish thing she is currently loving.
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The Arcaine Inheritance. By Kamilah Cole
If I ruled the world by Amy Dubois Barnett
Today, LaShawn discusses her love for the Romantasy genre, particularly Black Romantasy books since it is Black History Month. She critiques the derogatory term 'fairy smut' and addresses the elitism surrounding literature, emphasizing the importance of escapism in reading. LaShawn highlights the lack of diversity in Romantasy literature and shares her favorite book recommendations by Black authors. Sh...
In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn discusses the alarming rise of book censorship in the United States, particularly targeting works by Black authors. She highlights five significant books by Black women that have faced bans and restrictions, emphasizing the importance of these narratives in understanding the Black experience. The conversation also touches on LaShawn's current ...
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In this episode, LaShawn talks about how she got over two reading slumps in January, and celebrates Black History Month by emphasizing the importance of amplifying Black voices in literature with 5 new books by Black Authors coming out in February. She also reflects on her current reads and the impact of maintaining a reading journal, which has deepened her understanding of the books she engages with.
In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn shares five books to read in times of resistance — stories that challenge power, question truth, and remind us why paying attention matters. From censorship to memory to survival, these picks show how reading can be both an escape and a quiet act of defiance.
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In this episode of the Pouring Over Books Podcast, LaShawn reflects on her reading goals for the year, particularly her intention to read three classic novels. She discusses the ongoing debate in the literary community about what it means to be 'well-read' and shares her personal list of five accessible classics, and explains why each book is worth reading. LaShawn also reveals her own selecti...
In this episode of the Pouring Over Books Podcast, LaShawn discusses her chaotic reading life, the struggle to finish books, and her love for romance novels. She emphasizes that Romance Novels MUST HAVE A HAPPILY EVER AFTER, contrary to recent chatter on the book internet. She then shares her most anticipated romance novels for 2026.
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Happy New Year! Catch up with LaShawn as she discusses her reading goals for 2026 and her most anticipated books for 2026.
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The Love Songs By WEB Dubois
The Missed Connection By Tia Williams
The First Time I saw him Laura Dave
The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez
In this episode of the Pouring Over a Books podcast, LaShawn shares her top 10 books. She discusses the emotional depth of character-driven stories and highlights the importance of diverse narratives in literature. LaShawn also shares her current reads and looks ahead to her bookish goals for 2026, encouraging listeners to join her in exploring the works of Toni Morrison in the Pouring Over Books Bookclub in 2026
In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast LaShawn eflects on her holiday season, discusses the books she has DNF'd (Did Not Finish) throughout the year, and shares insights into her Process for a DNF. She emphasizes the importance of understanding why certain books didn't resonate with her and expresses her intention to revisit some of them in the future. Additionally, LaShawn shares her current...
In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn discusses the lack of diversity among the winners of the recent Goodreads Choice Awards, emphasizing the need for more representation of authors of color. LaShawn shares her thoughts on various categories, including fiction, historical fiction, romance, and young adult fiction, while also discussing her current reads and future reading goals. The episode hi...
In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn Wiltz talks about 5 of the 13 books she read last month, discusses thoughtful gift ideas for book lovers and introduces an upcoming book club focused on the works of Toni Morrison.
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I, Medusa By Ayana Gray :
In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn shares her top 10 books she aims to read before the end of the year and discusses her Thanksgiving preparations, including her husband's smoking of the turkey and her reading goals for the year. She also gives a hint for next year's Bookclub theme. Can you guess?
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In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn shares her love for holiday-themed books, discussing a variety of Christmas novels ranging from classics to new releases. She emphasizes the importance of holiday spirit in literature and provides recommendations for listeners to add to their reading lists. Additionally, LaShawn shares her current reading journey and future plans for her book club, inviting li...
In this episode of the Pouring Over Books Podcast, host LaShawn shares her experiences completing a half marathon and reflects on her reading journey in October. She discusses ten books she read, highlighting five favorites, and provides insights into upcoming releases for November and December.
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