Kendra talks to Emily St. John Mandel, the author of The Glass Hotel , which is out now from Knopf. Book Blind Date Sale: Get 15% off our hardback and paperback book blind dates! Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Author: Emily St. John Mandel: Twitter | Instagram | Buy th...
Mar 25, 2020•34 min
To close out our month on Women in History, Kendra and Jaclyn discuss These Truths by Jill Lepore and The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson. This episode is sponsored by Book of the Month. Get your first month for just $9.99 with code READINGWOMEN. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and ex...
Mar 18, 2020•40 min
Kendra talks to Abi Daré, the author of The Girl with the Louding Voice , which is out now from Dutton. Many thanks to today’s sponsors: The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi and Writers & Lovers by Lily King ! Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned The Girl with ...
Mar 11, 2020•28 min
For March’s theme, Kendra, Jaclyn, and Bree discuss book about women in history. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Many thanks to today’s sponsors: The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi and Writers & Lovers by Lily King ! Things Mentioned The Stella Prize Longlist “Romance N...
Mar 04, 2020•48 min
Kendra talks to Nicole Chung, the Editor in Chief of Catapult Magazine and one of the co-editors of A Map Is Only One Story, which is out now from Catapult. Right now, for a limited time Blinkist has a special offer just for our audience: Go to Blinkist.com/WOMEN try it FREE for 7 days AND save 25% off your new subscription. Get 20% off of our book blind dates over in our store! Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on...
Feb 26, 2020•36 min
To close out our month on Afrofuturism and Africanfuturism , Kendra, Sachi, and Bezi discuss Afrofuturism and Parable of the Sower . Get 20% off of our book blind dates over in our store! Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Things Mentioned Afrofuturism Discussion Page for ...
Feb 19, 2020•40 min
Kendra talks to Kiley Reid about her debut novel, Such a Fun Age , which is out now from Putnam. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid Sarah Recommends Long Bright River by Liz Moore Uneasy Street: The Anxieties of Affluence by Rac...
Feb 12, 2020•28 min
For February’s theme, Kendra, Sachi, and new Reading Women contributor Bezi discuss Afrofuturism and Africanfuturism! Get 20% off of our book blind dates over in our store! Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Things Mentioned 'Binti' Adaptation From Michael Ellenberg in the...
Feb 05, 2020•43 min
Kendra talks to Tishani Doshi about her latest novel, Small Days and Nights , which is out now from W.W. Norton. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned Small Days and Nights by Tishani Doshi Sarah Recommends Sleeping on Jupiter by Anuradha Roy When I Hit You: O...
Jan 29, 2020•31 min
Kendra and Joce talk about their most anticipated books for the first half of 2020. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned The Majesties by Tiffany Tsao (Atria, Jan. 21st) The Third Rainbow Girl by Emma Copley Eisenberg (Hachette. Jan. 21st) Minor Feelings by C...
Jan 22, 2020•31 min
Kendra talks to Jami Attenberg about her latest novel, All This Could Be Yours , which is out now from HMH. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg Sarah Recommends We Cast a Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin The Yellow Ho...
Jan 15, 2020•24 min
To kick off the 2020 season, Kendra talks to Sarah Moss about her latest novel, Ghost Wall, which is out now in paperback from Picador. This episode is sponsored by SideTrak, an ultra-portable USB monitor that attaches to the back of your laptop for a more productive workday whether you are at home, at the office, in a coffee shop, or on-the-go! Get 10% using sidetrack.com/discount/readingwomen . Some links are affiliate links. Find more details here . Books Mentioned Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss Sa...
Jan 08, 2020•41 min
As our last episode of the year, Kendra and special guest Amanda Nelson talk about bookish spreadsheets, stats, and goals! Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! This episode is sponsored by SideTrak, an ultra-portable USB monitor that attaches to the back of your laptop for a...
Dec 10, 2019•39 min
Kendra and Autumn announce the winners of the 2019 Reading Women Award! You can find the complete show notes and transcript for this episode over on our website. Learn More about the 2020 Reading Women Challenge! Find out more about the Reading Women Award! This episode is sponsored by SideTrak, an ultra-portable USB monitor that attaches to the back of your laptop for a more productive workday whether you are at home, at the office, in a coffee shop, or on-the-go! Get 10% using sidetrack.com/di...
Dec 04, 2019•27 min
Autumn and Kendra talk with Maaza Mengiste about her new novel The Shadow King. You can find the complete show notes and transcript for the episode on our website. New Totes! Reclaim half the bookshelf with this one-of-a-kind Reading Women tote bag! Perfect for the next excursion to your library or local bookstore, this navy, canvas tote has a flat bottom designed to carry all your favorite books, and sturdy, woven handles that ensure your comfort as you peruse endless bookshelves. This episode ...
Nov 27, 2019•39 min
Autumn and Kendra announce the 2019 Reading Women Award Shortlist for Fiction. You can find the complete show notes and transcript for this episode over on our website. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Things Mentioned Reading Women Award Info Page Interview with Namwali...
Nov 20, 2019•27 min
Autumn and Kendra talk with Mira Jacob about her new memoir Good Talk, which is out now from One World. Good Talk was also shortlisted for the 2019 Reading Women Award for Nonfiction! You can find the complete show notes and the transcript of this episode on our website. The sponsor of this episode of Reading Women is the Hingston and Olsen short story advent calendar. Order your copy today, from shortstoryadventcalendar.com , and enter the promo code READINGWOMEN at checkout to get 10% off your...
Nov 13, 2019•41 min
Autumn and Kendra announce the 2019 Reading Women Award Shortlist for Nonfiction. You can find the complete show notes and transcript for this episode over on our website. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! The sponsor of this episode of Reading Women is the Hingston and O...
Nov 06, 2019•26 min
To kick off Reading Women Award season, our co-hosts Sachi Argabright, Jaclyn Masters, and Sumaiyya Naseem share their Honorable Mentions for 2019! Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! The sponsor of this episode of Reading Women is the Hingston and Olsen short story advent ...
Oct 30, 2019•39 min
Autumn and Kendra talk with Miriam Toews about her new novel Women Talking, which is out now from Bloomsbury. You can find the complete show notes and transcript of this episode over on our website . This episode is sponsored by Novellic. Learn more about Novellic over on their website . Books Mentioned Women Talking by Miriam Toews Miriam Recommends Margaret Atwood Nicole Brossard Joan Thomas Marina Endicott Lynn Coady Miriam Toews: Buy the Book Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to be sure...
Oct 23, 2019•39 min
To close out our month on Cross-Cultural Dualities, Kendra and Sumaiyya chat about this month’s discussion picks. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned Our Women on the Ground: Arab Women Reporting from the Arab World edited by Zahra Hankir The Sleepwalker’s G...
Oct 16, 2019•45 min
Autumn and Kendra talk with Kalisha Buckhanon about her new novel Speaking of Summer, which is out now from Counterpoint. The sponsor of this episode of Reading Women is TheNewsWorthy. Search for TheNewsWorthy wherever you listen to your podcasts or go to thenewsworthy.com to check it out. Books Mentioned Speaking of Summer by Kalisha Buckhanon Kalisha Recommends Ricanness by Sandra Ruiz Becoming by Michelle Obama The Yellow House by Sarah M. Broom Brother, I’m Dying by Edwidge Danticat About th...
Oct 09, 2019•44 min
For October’s theme, Kendra, Sumaiyya, and new Reading Women contributor Bezi discuss books that feature characters experiencing cultural dualities. You can find the complete show notes and transcript over on our website . Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Things Mentione...
Oct 02, 2019•46 min
Autumn and Kendra talk with Carolina De Robertis about her new novel Cantoras, which is out now from Knopf. This episode is sponsored by Novellic. Learn more about Novellic over on their website . Books Mentioned Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis Carolina Recommends Dominicana by Angie Cruz Spider Love Song and Other Stories by Nancy Au Carolina De Robertis: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Buy the Book Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to be sure you don’t miss the latest news, reviews, and f...
Sep 25, 2019•35 min
To close out our month on Indigenous women writers from around the world, Kendra and Jaclyn chat about this month’s discussion picks. The sponsor of this episode of Reading Women is TheNewsWorthy. Search for TheNewsWorthy wherever you listen to your podcasts or go to thenewsworthy.com to check it out. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscr...
Sep 18, 2019•29 min
Autumn and Kendra talk with Kira Jane Buxton about her debut novel Hollow Kingdom, which is out now from Grand Central Publishing. You can find the transcript and the complete show notes for this episode over on our website. This episode of Reading Women is sponsored by HealthTea Book Crate. Use code “ ReadingWomen ” to get 10% off any of their subscription options. Books Mentioned Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton Kira Recommends Devotions by Mary Oliver The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsol...
Sep 11, 2019•38 min
For September’s theme, Kendra, Jaclyn, and special guest Mallory Whiteduck discuss books by Indigenous women from around the world. Things Mentioned Reading Prize for Fiction Dr. Brittany Jock on Getting Curious native-land.ca Books Mentioned An American Sunrise by Joy Harjo Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia edited by Dr. Anita Heiss Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse Black Marks on a White Page edited by Witi Ihimaera and Tina Makereti Jaclyn first found this title via @ns510reads on Inst...
Sep 04, 2019•44 min
Autumn and Kendra talk with Tina Kover, the translator of Disoriental by Négar Djavadi. Books Mentioned Translated by Tina Kover Disoriental by Négar Djavadi Older Brother by Mahir Guven In the Shadow of the Inferno by Hervé Le Corre Tina Recommends The Remainder by Alia Trabucco Zerán, Translated by Sophie Hughes Flights by Olga Tokarczuk, Translated by Jennifer Croft Homesick by Jennifer Croft Tina Kover: Website | Twitter | Buy the Book Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to be sure you do...
Aug 28, 2019•36 min
To close out our month on chronic illness and mental health, Kendra and Sachi chat about this month’s discussion picks. You can find the show notes and transcript for this episode over on our website. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Things Mentioned Interview with Esmé ...
Aug 21, 2019•43 min
Autumn and Kendra talk with Madhuri Vijay about her debut novel The Far Field , which is out now from Grove Press. You can find the complete show notes and transcript for this episode over on our website. The Far Field by Madhuri Vijay About the Author: Madhuri Vijay | Website | Buy the Book Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to be sure you don’t miss the latest news, reviews, and furchild photos. Support us on Patreon and get insider goodies! CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email us hello@read...
Aug 13, 2019•34 min
