Tune in weekly as host Jay connects with fellow book enthusiasts to chat about their latest reads, the topics that fuel their book obsession, and all the things that keep them glued to those pages.
What Ya Reading?
Claim This Podcastby Jay Braggs
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Tune in weekly as host Jay connects with fellow book enthusiasts to chat about their latest reads, the topics that fuel their book obsession, and all the things that keep them glued to those pages.
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Recent Episodes
November 25, 2024
42. Reading Holiday Novels + End of the Year Vibes
Bookstagrammer Mysia from BlackGirlBuJos shares holiday reading hopes, tips on connecting with book tours, and diverse reading list suggestions to cozy up this season.
November 18, 2024
41. Writing Perfectly Candid with Author J.S. Jasper
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with author J.S. Jasper to discuss her journey from a reader to a published author. They also talk about Jasper's latest novel, Perfectly Candid.</p> <p>Tune in to hear how Jasper approaches the writing process, where she draws inspiration, and what we can expect from her next.</p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>What we talked about</strong>: </p> <ul> <li>Episode intro 00:00</li> <li>Guest intro and current reads 1:03</li> <li>Author journey 6:29</li> <li>The writing process 10:25</li> <li>The editing process 20:56</li> <li>About Perfectly Candid 26:24</li> <li>Favorite scene 36:39</li> <li>The books cover 39:53</li> <li>What's next - Spring Awakening 42:14</li> <li>Lightning Round - There's a book for that 45:44</li> <li>Final thoughts 49:55</li> </ul> <p><strong>Books mentioned in this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9798990370449">A Love Most Fatal by Kath Richards</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.amazon.com/Perfectly-Candid-J-S-Jasper-ebook/dp/B0CTD48PWN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ON12OD70W92V&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SXdhPUiYNrIOJqixzADKjCqm9fNPYUgPpF68Dc-6m2w.MYt_QFqzvO9rs5Tj0hT4V-80mZLVX5fQW9SSXNl2Ewo&dib_tag=se&keywords=perfectly+candid+js+jasper&qid=1731915603&sprefix=perfectly+ca%2Caps%2C406&sr=8-1"> Perfectly Candid by JS Jasper</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.amazon.com/Bite-Me-Twice-J-S-Jasper-ebook/dp/B0D87HTRRP/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=N2Qqh&content-id=amzn1.sym.05575cf6-d484-437c-b7e0-42887775cf30&pf_rd_p=05575cf6-d484-437c-b7e0-42887775cf30&pf_rd_r=142-8446860-8481548&pd_rd_wg=KL0CW&pd_rd_r=1db8fadb-6ede-4dd8-9d0b-35cef1e5ccbd&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk"> Bite Me Twice by JS Jasper</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.amazon.com/Spring-Awakening-Training-Seasons-Book-ebook/dp/B0DDHTRTJT/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=UXVly&content-id=amzn1.sym.05575cf6-d484-437c-b7e0-42887775cf30&pf_rd_p=05575cf6-d484-437c-b7e0-42887775cf30&pf_rd_r=142-8446860-8481548&pd_rd_wg=0AaOW&pd_rd_r=7cd7c912-bd4d-4ff0-aebb-2cb91fe7199d&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk"> Spring Awaking by JS Jasper</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.amazon.com/Falcons-Malteser-Diamond-Brother-Mysteries/dp/0142402192"> Diamond Brother Series by Anthony Horowitz</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9780593622452">Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9780316327336">Twilight by Stephenie Meyer</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9780316581448">Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma</a></li> </ul> <p><em>All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission. </em></p> <p><strong>Connect with today's guest: </strong></p> <ul> <li> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Connect with JS Jasper on <a class= "ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.instagram.com/jsjsprwrts/">Instagram @jsjsprwrts</a></p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Shop Cover Snob:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.coversnob.com/shop">Shop current special editions </a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Final Thoughts: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Follow Jay on Instagram <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.instagram.com/bookswithjaybraggs/">@bookswithjaybraggs</a></li> <li>Join our November buddy read discussion on <a class= "ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://ig.me/j/AbZ-LvPQGfI9gAZz/">Instagram</a> for <strong>Bitter and Sweet by Rhonda McKnight.</strong></li> <li>For inquiries please email <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:info@jaybraggs.com">info@jaybraggs.com</a> .</li> <li>Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. </li> </ul>
October 28, 2024
40. Reading That Brings Joy + Creating Fun Bookish Content
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Bridget to chat about her thoughts on finding joy in reading. Tune in to hear them discuss how Bridget creates a joyful reading experience and her unique approach to content creation.</p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>What we talked about</strong>: </p> <ul> <li>Episode intro 00:00</li> <li>Guest intro and current reads 00:41</li> <li>The joy of reading 12:09</li> <li>Reading routines 17:00</li> <li>Balancing heavy reads 23:30</li> <li>Book expectations 28:59</li> <li>Thoughts on tropes 32:36</li> <li>Intention behind content 43:35</li> <li>Book clubs and buddy reads 47:27</li> <li>Final recommendations 50:46</li> <li>Lightning Round - There's a book for that 54:31</li> <li>Final Thoughts 1:00:47</li> </ul> <p><strong>Books mentioned in this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9781668035825">The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9780063260382">The Attic Child by Lola Jaye</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9781982149116">Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://author-nina.com/products/clear-water">Clear Water by Nina</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9781982188344">The Reformatory by Tananarive Due</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9780451234216">Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/contributors/kennedy-ryan">Author Kennedy Ryan</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9781538704370">Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9781538704394">Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9780593872147">Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9781728297866">This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9781250331045">Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.beverlyjenkins.net/">Author Beverly Jenkins</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9781495368219">Indigo by Beverly Jenkins</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9780063286115">I Did a New Thing by Tabitha Brown</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9781538769621">Reel by Kennedy Ryan</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9781668036587">The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9781982107499">The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9781432895068">The Love Songs of W. E. B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9780525619772">Well Read Black Girl by Glory Edim</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9780063260382">The Attic Child by Lola Jaye</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9780385550369">James by Percival Everett</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9781538740910">Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9781538740880">Forget Me Not by Julie Soto</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9780679755333">A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9780807006238">Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9780063037366">Finding Me by Viola Davis</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9780593239476">Wildflower by Aurora James</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9780306833144">Over the Influence by Joanna Jojo Levesque</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bookshop.org/a/92337/9780593872147">Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young</a></li> </ul> <p><em>All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission. </em></p> <p><strong>Connect with today's guest: </strong></p> <ul> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.instagram.com/knotabookclub/">Connect with Bridget on Instagram @knotabookclub</a></li> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://fable.co/knotabookclub-428202268429">Follow Bridget on Fable</a></li> </ul> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Shop Cover Snob:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.coversnob.com/shop">Shop current special editions </a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Final Thoughts: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Follow Jay on Instagram <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.instagram.com/bookswithjaybraggs/">@bookswithjaybraggs</a></li> <li>Join our November buddy-read discussion on <a class= "ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://ig.me/j/AbZ-LvPQGfI9gAZz/">Instagram</a> for Bitter and Sweet by Rhonda McKnight.</li> <li>For inquiries please email <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:info@jaybraggs.com">info@jaybraggs.com</a> .</li> <li>Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. </li> </ul>
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