A podcast focused on diversifying your reading and letting you in on our voice notes and banter. We'll interview your favorite authors/creators, connect pop culture to literature, and of course laugh.
The League of Extraordinary Readers
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A podcast focused on diversifying your reading and letting you in on our voice notes and banter. We'll interview your favorite authors/creators, connect pop culture to literature, and of course laugh.
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Publishing Since
9/3/2024
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July 7, 2026
Jesmyn Ward Is In Her Own Lane
<p>Welcome back to <strong>The League of Extraordinary Readers</strong>! 📚✨</p><p>This week, we're discussing <strong>On Witness and Respair</strong> by <strong>Jesmyn Ward</strong> 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.</p><p>Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation!</p><p>🪩 <strong>Church Announcements:</strong></p><p>July: The Summer Girlfriend by Kristina Forest (<a href="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</a>) </p><p><strong>Books Mentioned:</strong></p><p>Leave Your Mess At Home</p><p>Moonrise Over New Jessup</p><p>Theft</p><p>Fairfield Country</p><p>Daggermouth</p><p>The Company We Keep</p><p>The Broken Hearts Agency</p><p>On Witness and Respair</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Authors Mentioned:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>TV:</strong></p><p>Love IslandHouse of the Dragon </p><p>I Will Find You</p><p><br></p><p>💬 <strong>Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers:</strong></p><p>📸<strong> </strong>🎧<strong> </strong><a href="https://beacons.ai/tloer">https://beacons.ai/tloer</a></p><p>📧Email Us: theleagueofreaderspod@gmail.com</p><p>📱Follow us on socials:</p><p>IG&Threads: @theleagueofreaders</p><p>Shelbey’s IG&Threads: @shelbeymonae</p><p>Jess’s IG&Threads: @literaturenoirclub </p>
June 30, 2026
N*ggas In Paris 75
<p>Welcome back to <strong>The League of Extraordinary Readers</strong>! 📚✨</p><p>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.</p><p>If you love literary fiction, Black authors, diverse books, reading podcasts, and honest book discussions, don't forget to subscribe and join the conversation!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Books Mentioned:</strong></p><p>On Witness and Respair</p><p>Death to the Soccer God</p><p>Theft</p><p>Fairfield County</p><p>House of Margins</p><p>Womb City</p><p>August Lane</p><p>Paradise</p><p>Ghalen</p><p>Tasty</p><p>Resolution</p><p>Bloodfire, Baby</p><p>Mainline Mama</p><p>Leave Your Mess At Home</p><p>Greetings from the Baracoota Hotel</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Authors Mentioned:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>TV:</strong></p><p>Love Island</p><p>House of the Dragon </p><p>I Will Find You</p><p><br></p><p>💬 <strong>Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers:</strong></p><p>📸<strong> </strong>🎧<strong> </strong><a href="https://beacons.ai/tloer">https://beacons.ai/tloer</a></p><p>📧Email Us: theleagueofreaderspod@gmail.com</p><p>📱Follow us on socials:</p><p>IG&Threads: @theleagueofreaders</p><p>Shelbey’s IG&Threads: @shelbeymonae</p><p>Jess’s IG&Threads: @literaturenoirclub </p>
June 16, 2026
Conversation About Book Publishing with Danielle Prielipp
<p>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</p>
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