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My Personal Summer TBR: Books I'm Reading This Summer 23.06.2026 20min

Send us Fan Mail In today's Episode, LaShawn talks about what she PLANS on reading this summer including 10 books on her personal summer TBR. The quesiton as always is will she stick to the plan? Programming notes and summer plans also discussed. Books Mentioned in this Episode Unbound by Peyton Corrine https://bookshop.org/a/106568/9781668219423 The Odyssey By Homer https://bookshop.org/a/106568/9780393356250 Huntsman Naima Simone https://bookshop.org/a/106568/9781250352941 Th...

My Favoite Books of 2026 So Far 16.06.2026 28min

Send us Fan Mail On today's Episode, LaShawn talks about her favorite books of 2026 SO FAR, what she read while she was down with a sickness for 7 days and what's on her TBR for this week. Books Mentioned in this Episode Tender is the Flesh Agustina Bazterrica https://bookshop.org/a/106568/9781982150921 DireBound by Sable Sorrensen https://bookshop.org/a/106568/9780316601382 You and Me Tal Bauer https://go.shopmy.us/p-64995093 Half His Age Jennette Mccurdy https://bo...

May Reads, Books on my Radar for June and What's on my Personal TBR 02.06.2026 31min

Send us Fan Mail On today's Episode, LaShawn talks about the Books she read in May,( including some long awaited reviewsO what's books are on her radar for June( spoiler, romance and literary fiction ) and and what her personal TBR looks like. Yes, LaShawn is sticking to a TBR for the month. Find out how it worked for her last month and what's on this month's list. She also gives a few long awaited reviews. Books Mentioned in today's episode: Score by Kennedy Ryan Start With You...

The 2026 Summer Reading Guide Preview 26.05.2026 19min

Send us Fan Mail Its offically summer reading season! Today on Pouring Over Books, LaShawn shares a preview of her summer reading guide, highlighting 28 books across various genres, and provides insights into her current reading list and favorites for the season. The 2026 FREE Complete Summer Reading Guide can be found Here. Summer Guide Preview Books Score By Kennedy Ryan Yesteryear By Caro Claire Burke The Missed Connection Tia Williams Honey By Imani Thompson The Shamp...

Re-Run How I Read Multiple Books at Once 19.05.2026 19min

Send us Fan Mail 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 Over Books Club for a community reading experience. Links for th...

Aprill Reads and Books On my Radar for May 05.05.2026 28min

Send us Fan Mail LaShawn talks about what she read in April, her recent book reviews, books on her radar for May, summer reading plans and an attempt at an acutal organzied TBR Support the show Join the Pouring Over Books Bookclub. We are reading Toni Morrison in 2026. Follow LaShawn on IG @lashawnwiltz and Threads @lashawnwiltz Substack: Letters From LaShawn

I Said What I Said: Bookish Takes I’m Done With 28.04.2026 21min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode LaShawn is talking about the bookish conversations online that she is am officially tired of having. From whether audiobooks “count,” to the constant question of how people read so many books, to the way we talk about romance and who gets labeled as “smut”, she's getting into all of it. This isn’t just a rant (okay, maybe a little), but more of a real conversation about the double standards, repetitive debates, and takes that feel way past their ex...

Joy Hunting and Cat Burglars: A conversation with Nicole Blades( Author of Would I Lie to You) 21.04.2026 37min

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode of the Pouring Over Books Podcast, LaShawn talks to Nicole Blades about her latest novel Would I Lie To You, a thrilling spy next door story about a high stakes cat burgler who is given one last job before you can retire. They talk about her writing process, developing this character and the book, joy hunting and more. Plus she talks about what's next and a book rec. This post contains affilaite links Would I Lie to You By Nicole Blades Amazo...

RERUN: Black Love Stories You Need to Add to Your TBR 14.04.2026 18min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn discusses a few of her favorite Black Romance Novels and why you should read them all. 00:00 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 07:16 Book Recommendations: The Perfect Fine 09:28 Book Recommendations: Take a Hint, Dan...

Unputdownable Memoirs to add to your TBR 07.04.2026 23min

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, LaShawn discusses some of her favorite most recommended Memoirs , an upcoming milestone birthday, what she is currently reading and what's next on her TBR. Books Mentioned in this episode The Meaning of Mariah Carey Will by Will Smith Educated by Tara Westover Becoming by Michelle Obama Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Spare by Prince Harry I know why the caged Bird Sing by maya angelou Phases by Brandy. Our Vicious Oaths: by NE Davenp...

March Reads and Books on My Radar for April 31.03.2026 24min

Send us Fan Mail Summary LaShawn shares thoughts on a few books she read in March including literary fiction, dark romance, new releases and more. Then she talks about what books she is looking forward to in April plus what she is currently loving and reading. Books Mentioned in this Episode Kin by Tayari Jones Across the vanishing sky by Catherine Cowles Hunt the villain by rina Kent The Night we met by abby Jimenez Song of Solomon By Ton...

My Most Anticipated Book Releases for Spring 2026 24.03.2026 27min

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, Lashawn discusses her most anticipated upcoming spring book releases that she thinks you should add to your TBR, what she is currently reading and what she is currently obsessed with. Books Mentioned in Today's Episode American Fantasy by Emma Staube Rites of the Starling bY Devny Perry Yesteryear Caro Clair Burke Witch Queen Rising by Savannah Stephens Last Night in Brooklyn Xochitl Gonzalez Our Perfect stor...

Jane Austen Retellings To Add to Your TBR 17.03.2026 20min

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn shares her obsession with Jane Austen retellings, exploring various modern adaptations of classics like Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion, and Emma. She discusses her favorite books, themes, and the importance of reading classics to understand modern literature. Plus what she is currently reading. Books Mentioned in This Episode Heartstone Elle Katharine White Eligib...

6-ish Alternatives to Audible for Audiobooks 10.03.2026 20min

Send us Fan Mail This week, LaShawn shares her favorite audiobook platforms, recent reads, her book club activities,and thoughts on ACOTAR 6. Platforms mentioned in this episode Audible LibroFM Deal use code SWITCH Chirp Everand Apple Libby app Books Mentioned in this Episode ACOTAR 6 and 7 Kin By Tayari Jones Song of Solomon By Toni Morrison Missed Connections Tia Williams The Redo List Denise Williams On Morrison By Namwali Serpel If you prefer, books...

February Reads and Books on My Radar for March 03.03.2026 27min

Send us Fan Mail It's a new month, and LaShawn is discussing why she read 19 books in February but is only discussing 4 of them, new books on her radar for March and what bookish thing she is currently loving. Books Mentioned in this Episode. The Arcaine Inheritance. By Kamilah Cole Daggermouth by HM wolfe If I ruled the world by Amy Dubois Barnett Sula By Toni Morrison Lake Effect By Cynthis D’Aprix Sweeney 200 Monas by Jan Saenz Across the Vanishing Sky by Catherine Cowles...

Black Romantasy Recommendations for Black History Month 17.02.2026 23min

Send us Fan Mail Today, LaShawn discusses her love for the Romantasy genre, particularly Black Romantasy books since it is Black History Month. She critiques the derogatory term 'fairy smut' and addresses the elitism surrounding literature, emphasizing the importance of escapism in reading. LaShawn highlights the lack of diversity in Romantasy literature and shares her favorite book recommendations by Black authors. She also touches on her current reads Books and Articles Mentioned ...

Banned Books By Black Women 10.02.2026 22min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn discusses the alarming rise of book censorship in the United States, particularly targeting works by Black authors. She highlights five significant books by Black women that have faced bans and restrictions, emphasizing the importance of these narratives in understanding the Black experience. The conversation also touches on LaShawn's current reading list, including new releases and personal recommendations. Bo...

January Reads and 5 New Books By Black Authors coming in February 03.02.2026 22min

Send us Fan Mail v In this episode, LaShawn talks about how she got over two reading slumps in January, and celebrates Black History Month by emphasizing the importance of amplifying Black voices in literature with 5 new books by Black Authors coming out in February. She also reflects on her current reads and the impact of maintaining a reading journal, which has deepened her understanding of the books she engages with. Books Mentioned in this episode. Tender is the Flesh by Agusti...

5 Books to Read in Times of Resistance 27.01.2026 18min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn shares five books to read in times of resistance — stories that challenge power, question truth, and remind us why paying attention matters. From censorship to memory to survival, these picks show how reading can be both an escape and a quiet act of defiance. Books Mentioned in this Episode Octavia Butler – Parable of the Sower Citizen by Claudia Rankine George Orwell – 1984 How Fascism Works, Jason Stanley F...

The Well Read Debate, 5 Easy Classics and a Personal Reading Project 20.01.2026 24min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Pouring Over Books Podcast, LaShawn reflects on her reading goals for the year, particularly her intention to read three classic novels. She discusses the ongoing debate in the literary community about what it means to be 'well-read' and shares her personal list of five accessible classics, and explains why each book is worth reading. LaShawn also reveals her own selections for her own personal curriculum of reading 3 classics in 202...