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! .
Episodes
In this episode of Pouring Over Books, host LaShawn shares her birthday celebrations and dives into Emily Henry's latest book. In celebration of independent bookstores, She discusses the importance of supporting independent bookstores and provides alternatives to Amazon for purchasing books, audiobooks, and eBooks. LaShawn also shares her current read, and what she's currently obsessed with .
Books and Lin...
one of The questions most frequently asked of Lashawn ( as recently as last week) is how does she read multiple books at once?
So in this episode re-run LaShawn shares her reading system, which allows her to read multiple titles simultaneously. The conversation also touches on the recent controversy surrounding digital ownership of Kindle books and Amazon's policies. LaShawn invites listeners to join the Pouring O...
In this episode, LaShawn finally gets to review the book 'Oathbound', discussing its unexpected twists and the emotional impact it had on her. She also celebrates National Library Week, highlighting the vital role libraries play in communities and what you can do to keep Libraries open. LaShawn shares her recent library haul, sharing a wide of new reads that all came available at the same time.
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In this episode, LaShawn celebrates her birthday month while discussing what she read in March what books are on her radar for April, and what she is currently reading now.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
01:35 Book Reviews: March Reads
09:58 Upcoming Releases: April Anticipations
21:31 Current Reads and Future Plans
Books Talked about in this Episode...
In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn explores various literary genres, providing insights and recommendations for each. She discusses the characteristics of women's fiction, romance, thrillers, fantasy, and dystopian novels, highlighting key themes and notable books within each genre.
Books talked about in this episode
Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano Buy on Amazon | Buy on Bookshop.org
Vision i...
In this episode, LaShawn dives into her most anticipated book releases for the spring, discussing a variety of genres and themes, including historical fiction, thrillers, and contemporary romance. LaShawn also reflects on her current read and her plans for creating a personal library at home.
Books mentioned this Episode:
The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami Amazon| Bookshop.org
In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn discusses her experiences with book tracking platforms, particularly comparing Goodreads and StoryGraph. She shares her journey of transitioning to StoryGraph, highlighting its features and benefits, especially for readers who enjoy tracking their reading habits. LaShawn also reflects on her current reads, bookstore experiences, and the importance of supporting diverse au...
In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn shares her current reads, a few of her favorites from February and New Releases from March on her radar.
Books Talked About in this Episode
Only for the Week by Natasha Bishop Amazon | Bookshop.org
Deep End By Ali Hazlewood Amazon | Bookshop.org
Onyx Storm By Rebecca Yarros Amazon |Booshop.org
Sister Sister By Eric Jerome Dickey Amazon | Bookshop.org
Can’t Get En...
In this episode of Pouring Over Books LaShawn shares her reading system, which allows her to read multiple titles simultaneously. The conversation also touches on the recent controversy surrounding digital ownership of Kindle books and Amazon's policies. LaShawn invites listeners to join the Pouring Over Books Club for a community reading experience.
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In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn discusses a few of her favorite Black Romance Novels and why you should read them all.
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Valentine's Day Reflections and Exciting News
01:21
Celebrating Black Love Stories
02:14
Book Recommendations: A Duke by Default
04:19
Book Recommendations: You Made a Fool Out of Death
05:41
Book Recommendations: The Art of the Scandal
In this episode, LaShawn and Emily delve into the world of romance novels, focusing on the increasingly popular genre of 'smut.' They discuss the definitions and distinctions between smut and traditional romance, explore various sub-genres including closed door romance and hardcore smut, and share their personal recommendations. The conversation highlights the emotional and intimate aspects of romance litera...
In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn celebrates Black History Month by sharing a curated list of book recommendations by Black authors. She discusses the importance of recognizing Black history as an integral part of American history and highlights various genres, including biography, romance, fantasy, and classic literature.
The Fifth Season By N.K. Jemisin
In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn discusses books she read in January and introduces romance contributor a Emily Ener
to discuss the upcoming romance titles they are looking forward to the most.
Find Emily on IG @withabookandtea
00:00 Monthly Reading Overview
05:01 Reviews of the best Books I read in January.
10:25 Reading Goals and Future Plans
16:18...
In today's episode ,LaShawn dives headfirst into the world of Romantasy – you know, that magical blend of romance and fantasy. We'll chat about how this genre evolved, what makes it so special, and how romance and fantasy come together to create something truly unique. LaShawn also shares some of her absolute favorite reads for newbies, including popular series and what makes them so special.
In this episode, LaShawn dives into the world of Kindle Unlimited, discussing its features, benefits, and a variety of book recommendations across different genres that are currently available with a Kindle Unlimited description
00:00 Introduction to Kindle Unlimited and Personal Reflections
06:30 Exploring Kindle Unlimited: Features and Benefits
10:19 Top Book Recommendations on Kindle Unlimite...
In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn reflects on her holiday break, discusses her reading goals for 2025, and shares her most anticipated book releases for the year.
Audiobooks or Reading? To Our Brains, It Doesn’t Matter
04:27: Flyy Girl By Omar Tyree
4:45: Most Anticipated Books of 2025
5:25: Death of the Author By Nnedi Okorafor
07:28: Can't Get Enough By Kennedy Ryan
08:54: Say You'll Re...
LaShawn reflects on and shares her favorite books from 2024. We also get into the her thoughts on the new Kindle Colorsoft, something she is currently side eyeing, and plans for the podcast next year including the Book Club.
Books and Links Mentioned in this episode:
The Blackbird Oracle By Deborah Harkness
If it Makes You Happy Julie Olivia
The Wedding People Allison Espach
Guess what? Audiobooks can be just as good as reading a regular book! In this episode, I'm sharing all you need to know about Audiobooks. From why you should start listening to audio books, where to find them and a few of my favorites to get you started.
Books and Links from the Episode
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Hey bookworms! In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn spills the tea on her latest adventures t including her first and last marathon. She dives into her favorite books read last month and what she is currently reading.
Today's theme is Christmas Romance novels with LaShawn highlighting her top Christmas romance picks. Plus, she's super excited to announce a new book club focusing on Black Girl...
In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn talks about the scary trend of book banning in American schools. She discussed how this affects students and points out the importance of seeing yourself in books.
LaShawn dives deep into books by Black women that have been banned, like Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye and Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and more. She stresses how importa...
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