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Episode Synopsis
Librarians Elizabeth, Sarah and Desirae chat about Zakiya Dalila Harris’ popular novel that offers a behind-the-scenes look at book publishing and blends horror elements, humor and social commentary. Our conversation touches on hair and how it relates to identity, femininity and professionalism.
Titles discussed in this episode include: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris, False Witness by Karin Slaughter, Pet Sematary by Stephen King, Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris, The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix, Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, and Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour.
Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay
Titles discussed in this episode include: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris, False Witness by Karin Slaughter, Pet Sematary by Stephen King, Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris, The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix, Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, and Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour.
Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay
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