Listen "108. The Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett (Feb. 2023 BC)"
Episode Synopsis
📚 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast's book club! 📚
This month Zillennials Podcast is joined by Ruhika (TheBookishBurrow) to discuss The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. The Vanishing Half is the story of Stella and Desiree, twin sisters born in a small southern town, and how their lives diverge but remain intertwined throughout the decades. Stella and Desiree leave their hometown for New Orleans, but are separated when Stella passes for white and doesn't return. Stella lives in California with her husband and daughter Kennedy, both of whom do not know about her past. Desiree returns to her hometown with her daughter Jude. Kaylee, Lian, and Ruhika discuss all things characters, plot, and more in this month's book club discussion!
📚 March Book Club: Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher
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📷: Instagram
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Sources & More:
🎶: Music by InspireTune Productions
BookishBurrow (Ruhika's Instagram)
Author Website (Brit Bennett)
Vanishing Half Reader's Guide (Penguin Random House)
Passing Summary (SparkNotes)
Brit Bennett Reimagines the Literature of Passing by Sarah Resnick (The New Yorker)
General Disclaimer:
This podcast is for entertainment purposes and all opinion expressed on the show are our own. You should conduct your own research before making any decisions based on recommendations from Zillennials Podcast.
(Note: the link(s) above are NOT an affiliate link(s))
This month Zillennials Podcast is joined by Ruhika (TheBookishBurrow) to discuss The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. The Vanishing Half is the story of Stella and Desiree, twin sisters born in a small southern town, and how their lives diverge but remain intertwined throughout the decades. Stella and Desiree leave their hometown for New Orleans, but are separated when Stella passes for white and doesn't return. Stella lives in California with her husband and daughter Kennedy, both of whom do not know about her past. Desiree returns to her hometown with her daughter Jude. Kaylee, Lian, and Ruhika discuss all things characters, plot, and more in this month's book club discussion!
📚 March Book Club: Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher
Keep in Touch!
💌: [email protected]
💬: Join our Discord!
Sources & More:
🎶: Music by InspireTune Productions
BookishBurrow (Ruhika's Instagram)
Author Website (Brit Bennett)
Vanishing Half Reader's Guide (Penguin Random House)
Passing Summary (SparkNotes)
Brit Bennett Reimagines the Literature of Passing by Sarah Resnick (The New Yorker)
General Disclaimer:
This podcast is for entertainment purposes and all opinion expressed on the show are our own. You should conduct your own research before making any decisions based on recommendations from Zillennials Podcast.
(Note: the link(s) above are NOT an affiliate link(s))
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