Welcome to Melanated Margins - a bookish podcast where two friends dive deep into the books they've just read—books that left them thinking, reflecting, and craving a conversation. If you're someone who loves getting lost in stories and wishes you had someone to unpack them with, join us for unfiltered, candid discussions about all things literary. Let's talk books!
S2 Ep 04: Can't Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan (Skyland Series)
A conclusion to the Skyland Series!
In this episode we discuss Can't Get Enough the final book in the Skyland Series.
We follow Hendrix who is ambitious, independent and business owner. She knows who she is, she knows what she wants and refuses to settle for anything less. We also find Hendrix becoming a caregiver to her mother who has Alzheimer's.
Maverick Bell enters her life and pursues her relentlessly. He sees all of her and her dreams are just as important to him. Oh, he also just happens to be a billionaire and that's not even the best part about him.
Let's dive in...
11 Feb 2026
S2 Ep 03: This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan (Skyland Series)
In this episode we discuss This Could Be Us while baking Aunt Byrd's Limoncello Pound Cake Recipe from 'Before I Let Go'. So Fun!
In 'This Could Be Us' we follow Soledad who is rediscovering herself and choosing to date herself as she navigates picking up the pieces of the mess her ex-husband left while taking care of her three girls. This book also celebrates the beauty of friendship, how we never really talk enough about it and our found family in them.
Let's dive in...
...And enjoy the fake cooking show lol. :)
10 Nov 2025
S2 Ep 02: Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan (Skyland Series) Part 2
We kicked off Season two with discussing Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan. This is part 2 of the conversation.
If you have never read Kennedy Ryan's work this is a great book to start with. .
Before I Let Go is a second- chance romance. In the book we find Yasmen and Josiah who are navigating running a business together and co-parenting,- post tremendous loss and a divorce. Will they find they're way back to one another? Let's dive in!
20 Oct 2025
S2 Ep 01: Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan (Skyland Series)
We are kicking off Season two with discussing Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan. If you have never read Kennedy Ryan's work this is a great book to start with.
Before I Let Go is a second- chance romance. In the book we find Yasmen and Josiah who are navigating running a business together and co-parenting,- post tremendous loss and a divorce. Will they find they're way back to one another? Let's dive in!
4 Apr 2025
Ep 05: Rhythm's Blues by Kimberly Brown
In this episode we discuss Rhythm's Blues by Kimberly Brown. We meet Rhythm who is navigating dating a rapper, wanting her privacy but does not want to be secret either. She is also an occupational therapist who runs her own business. Let's dive in!
23 Jan 2025
Ep 04: Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen
In this episode we are discussing Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen. This was also a fall 2024 book club pick for our book club. In this book we meet Aaliyah who is about to turn thirty and looking for love before her birthday, let us dive in!
24 Dec 2024
Ep 03: Fast by Millie Belizaire Pt 2
We continue from our last episode with part 2, discussing
Fast written by Millie Belizaire. We were captivated by Millie's writing and the story she tells in this book about Caprice and Shaun. There is tremendous hurt but also healing and so much love.
Content Warning: The book we are discussing has some difficult content surrounding child sexual abuse that we also discuss, so please take care of yourselves as you listen.
20 Dec 2024
Ep 02: Fast by Millie Belizaire Pt 1
Millie Belizaire shares her poignant and powerful story of hurt and healing in Fast, a novel that explores the complexities of trauma and love.
19 Dec 2024
Introduction to Melanated Margins
Hosts Fatima Asghar & Jasmine Wilkins introduce themselves and the bookish podcast Melanated Margins, exploring the intersection of identity and literature.
7 Nov 2024
Ep 01: Reel
Have you ever finished reading or listening to a book and just wanted to talk to someone about it...immediately? That is what we did when we finished listening to Reel by Kennedy Ryan. After multiple voice notes and a call we decided to share an unfiltered conversation talking about the book. So join in and be a part of this bookish discussion with us.
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