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Frankie's Mama Reads Jessica Edgar
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A podcast about all the books Frankie's Mama (also known as Jess) reads. Yes, even some children's books. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frankiesmamareads/support
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Episode 15: Let's Judge a Book by its First Two Sentences
I'm overwhelmed by my TBR shelf! So today I'm going to read the first two sentences of NINE books I want to read next and choose my next one :)
Books Mentioned Today:
The Lending Library by Aliza Fogelson
The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan
The Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlain
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
Super Adjacent by Crystal Cestari
The Miracle of Speedy Motors by Alexander McCall Smith
The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh
Things I'm Seeing Without You by Peter Bognanni
The King's Justice by Susan Elia MacNeal
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Episode 14: I'll Have a Short Stack (of books!)
Today is July 1st which means the year is halfway through! I don't know about you but I am NOT half way through my reading goal for the year. Today I've got ten book suggestions that are under 200 pages to help you catch up a little faster.
Find me on Instagram and Goodreads :)
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Episode 13: Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag
1. What is the best book you’ve read so far in 2020?
2. What is the best sequel you’ve read so far in 2020?
3. What is a new release you haven’t read yet, but want to?
4. What is the most anticipated release for the second half of the year?
5. What book has been the biggest disappointment?
6. What has been the biggest surprise?
7. Who is your favorite new or new to you author?
8. Who is your newest fictional crush?
9. Who is your newest favorite character?
10. What is a book that made you cry?
11. What is a book that made you happy?
12. What is your favorite film adaptation that you've seen this year?
13. What is your favorite review you've given this year?
14. What is the most beautiful book you’ve bought so far this year?
15. What book do you need to read by the end of the year?
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Episode 12: LGBT Children's Books To Be Released This Year
There are some really awesome books coming out this year for kids featuring lgbt characters, talking about pronouns and normalizing love in all the forms it comes in. On this episode I'm talking about a few of these books plus introducing a tiny new segment and telling you all about another really cool book that I already pre-ordered.
Books Mentioned:
Not So Different by Cyana Riley
My Rainbow by Trinity and DeShanna Neal
Jamie and Bubbie: A Book About People's Pronouns by Afsaneh Moradian
Bling Blaine: Throw Glitter, Not Shade by Rob Sanders
My Two Moms by Julie Murray
My Two Dads by Julie Murray
The Every Body Book: The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids about Sex, Gender, Bodies, and Families by Rachel E Simon
My Heart Underwater by Laurel Flores Fantauzzo
This is All Your Fault by Aminah Mae Safi
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Episode 11: Let's Read to our Kids about Racism
White privilege, racism, police brutality, #blacklivesmatter...
If the idea of talking to your kids about those makes you uncomfortable I've got some books that may help get the conversation started. We need to talk to our kids about race regardless of their age or race. Silence is compliance which we can not afford.
Books Mentioned This Episode:
All Kinds of People by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly
Woke Baby by Mahogany L. Browne
Anti-Racist Baby by Ibram X. Kendi
Daddy There's a Noise Outside by Kenneth Braswell
Not My Idea: A Book about Whiteness by Anastasia Higginbottom
Teach Your Dragon about Diversity by Steve Herman
Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution. by Rob Sanders
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely
Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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Episode 10: My New Rating System is a Move in the Ripe Direction
I am ditching the usual stars and introducing a brand new rating system. On this episode I'll tell you all about how I rate books and give an example for each level.
Then stay for the end because I've got a bonus segment with Jason from Oops! All Topics :)
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