The League of Extraordinary Readers

The League of Extraordinary Readers
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A podcast focused on diversifying your reading and letting you in on our voice notes and banter. We'll interview your favorite authors/creators, connect pop culture to literature, and of course laugh.

  1. Aug 11

    Okay Chat, Lock IN!

    Welcome back to The League of Extraordinary Readers! 📚✨ This week, Shelbey Monae and Jessica get into culture, community, identity, and the generational disconnects shaping how we see the world. We discuss Ocean Vuong’s On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous and Edwidge Danticat’s Breath, Eyes, Memory, while exploring cultural upbringing, mentorship, social media, true crime, AI in literature and art, and what it means to support Black authors and local bookstores. If you love Black literature, diverse books, literary discussions, cultural conversations, and reading podcasts, this episode is for you! 🎧 Subscribe, listen, and join the conversation. 🪩 Church Announcements: August: The Book of Chuck (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-book-of-chuck-a-novel-latoya-watkins/cc12158c8af94f74?ean=9780593854549&bkshp-astro=t) Books Mentioned: On Earth We’re Briefly Beautiful Breathe, Eyes, Memory  Song of Solomon Kin Vigil Die For Me The Waterbearers Authors Mentioned: TV: The Idaho Murders 💬 Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers: 📸 🎧 https://beacons.ai/tloer 📧Email Us: theleagueofreaderspod@gmail.com 📱Follow us on socials: IG&Threads: @theleagueofreaders Shelbey’s IG&Threads: @shelbeymonae Jess’s IG&Threads: @literaturenoirclub

  2. Aug 4

    This Book Couldve Been An Email

    Welcome back to The League of Extraordinary Readers! 📚✨ In this episode, Shelbey Monae and Jessica discuss their latest book reviews, reading recommendations, and honest thoughts on today's literary landscape. We also share personal health experiences, explore mental health and cultural conversations, and dive into the importance of representation in contemporary romance, horror, and science fiction. If you love literary fiction, Black authors, diverse books, thoughtful book discussions, and conversations that connect literature to culture and everyday life, this episode is for you. 🎧 Subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation! ⬇️ Connect with us below for more book recommendations, podcast episodes, and literary discussions. 🪩 Church Announcements: August: The Book of Chuck (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-book-of-chuck-a-novel-latoya-watkins/cc12158c8af94f74?ean=9780593854549&bkshp-astro=t) Books Mentioned: The Book of Chuck The Summer Girlfriend  The Curse of Hester Gardens Indigo On Witness and Respair The Unknown Bricked Up Song of Solomon Wench Heavy On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous  Sky Full of Elephants The Revelation of Dionne Daphne The Coroner’s Silence Backtalker Neuromancer West of Damnation The Siren Authors Mentioned: Lee Smith Tia Williams Danielle Allen Kennedy Ryan TV: The Toxic Love Story The Man Will Burn Midsommer 💬 Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers: 📸 🎧 https://beacons.ai/tloer 📧Email Us: theleagueofreaderspod@gmail.com 📱Follow us on socials: IG&Threads: @theleagueofreaders Shelbey’s IG&Threads: @shelbeymonae Jess’s IG&Threads: @literaturenoirclub

  3. Jul 28

    The Revelation of Shelbey Monae

    Welcome back to The League of Extraordinary Readers! 📚✨ This week, Shelbey Monae and Jessica are catching up on their latest book reviews, audiobook recommendations, and favorite recent finds while diving into the power of voice in storytelling. From book club discussions and concerts to fashion, film, and media, we explore how personal experiences shape the way we interpret stories. We also have an honest conversation about cultural perception, mental health, identity, and the societal issues reflected in books, movies, and the media we consume. If you love literary fiction, Black authors, diverse books, book reviews, and thoughtful conversations that go beyond the page, this episode is for you. 🎧 Subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation! 🪩 Church Announcements: July: The Summer Girlfriend by Kristina Forest (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-summer-girlfriend-kristina-forest/de7184f5b281609d?ean=9780593956397)  Books Mentioned: Theft Afterlives The Man Who Haunted Himself In The Upper Country The American Daughters Leave Your Mess At Home All This Want And I Can’t Get None All The Men in Lagos Are Mad The Sex Lives of African Women Wrong Door Song of Solomon Bricked Up Kin Fairfield County Broken Country The Broken Hearts Agency The Missed Connection Fish Tales Where The Dead Brides Gather Something Like Love The Revelation of Dionne Daphne  Authors Mentioned: VS Naipaul Frantz Fanon TV: Obsession The Odyssey 💬 Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers: 📸 🎧 https://beacons.ai/tloer 📧Email Us: theleagueofreaderspod@gmail.com 📱Follow us on socials: IG&Threads: @theleagueofreaders Shelbey’s IG&Threads: @shelbeymonae Jess’s IG&Threads: @literaturenoirclub

  4. Jul 21

    Exploring The N Word and Richard Pryor ft. Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor

    Welcome back to The League of Extraordinary Readers! 📚✨ In this episode, we're joined by Elizabeth Sturder-Pryor—professor, author, and daughter of comedy legend Richard Pryor—for a powerful conversation about race, history, family legacy, and the stories we inherit. We explore how memory and storytelling shape our understanding of cultural icons, Black history, and identity while discussing the importance of examining the full context behind the lives of influential figures. If you love Black literature, memoirs, history, author interviews, and thought-provoking conversations about culture and identity, this episode is for you. Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation! 🪩 Church Announcements: July: The Summer Girlfriend by Kristina Forest (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-summer-girlfriend-kristina-forest/de7184f5b281609d?ean=9780593956397)  Books Mentioned: Perish Bloodfire, Baby The Color of Water Sky Full of Elephants Real Americans  Assemblies of Sorrow: Performances of Black Endangerment in the Jim Crow Era I Saw Death Coming Authors Mentioned: TV: 💬 Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers: 📸 🎧 https://beacons.ai/tloer 📧Email Us: theleagueofreaderspod@gmail.com 📱Follow us on socials: IG&Threads: @theleagueofreaders Shelbey’s IG&Threads: @shelbeymonae Jess’s IG&Threads: @literaturenoirclub  Elizabeth’s TikTok&IG: @pryorhistories

  5. Jul 14

    Discussing Grief and Loss with Dr. Shanda McManus

    Welcome back to The League of Extraordinary Readers! 📚✨In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Shanda McManus to discuss grief, loss, healing, and the transformative power of storytelling. We dive into her debut memoir, Brother Epistles, exploring how writing through letters became a way to honor memory, navigate loss, and build community. Together, we discuss Black literature, memoir writing, authentic storytelling, and how books can help us process life's most difficult moments.If you enjoy memoirs, Black authors, thoughtful literary conversations, and stories centered on healing and personal growth, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation! 🪩 Church Announcements:July: The Summer Girlfriend by Kristina Forest (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-summer-girlfriend-kristina-forest/de7184f5b281609d?ean=9780593956397) Books Mentioned: I Know Why The Cage Bird Sings The Color Purple Heavy Between The World and Me The Mango Tree The Loneliness Files Blackouts The Stone Yard Devotionals Where The Dead Brides Gather What It Means When A Man Falls From The Sky Authors Mentioned: TV: Love IslandHouse of the Dragon  I Will Find You 💬 Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers: 📸 🎧 https://beacons.ai/tloer 📧Email Us: theleagueofreaderspod@gmail.com 📱Follow us on socials: IG&Threads: @theleagueofreaders Shelbey’s IG&Threads: @shelbeymonae Jess’s IG&Threads: @literaturenoirclub

  6. Jul 7

    Jesmyn Ward Is In Her Own Lane

    Welcome back to The League of Extraordinary Readers! 📚✨ This week, we're discussing On Witness and Respair by Jesmyn Ward and exploring how grief, memory, and personal history shape literature and our understanding of ourselves. We also dive into fascinating conversations about time perception, CERN's recent scientific developments, neurodivergence, and the cyclical nature of history. If you love Black literature, literary fiction, thought-provoking book discussions, and conversations that connect books to the world around us, this episode is for you. Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation! 🪩 Church Announcements: July: The Summer Girlfriend by Kristina Forest (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-summer-girlfriend-kristina-forest/de7184f5b281609d?ean=9780593956397)  Books Mentioned: Leave Your Mess At Home Moonrise Over New Jessup Theft Fairfield Country Daggermouth The Company We Keep The Broken Hearts Agency On Witness and Respair Authors Mentioned: TV: Love IslandHouse of the Dragon  I Will Find You 💬 Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers: 📸 🎧 https://beacons.ai/tloer 📧Email Us: theleagueofreaderspod@gmail.com 📱Follow us on socials: IG&Threads: @theleagueofreaders Shelbey’s IG&Threads: @shelbeymonae Jess’s IG&Threads: @literaturenoirclub

  7. Jun 30

    N*ggas In Paris 75

    Welcome back to The League of Extraordinary Readers! 📚✨ This week, we're catching up on our latest reads, tackling book challenges, sharing tips for reaching your reading goals, and reflecting on the books and life experiences shaping our reading journey. Whether you're looking for your next great read, motivation to finish your TBR, or thoughtful conversations about literature, this episode has something for you. If you love literary fiction, Black authors, diverse books, reading podcasts, and honest book discussions, don't forget to subscribe and join the conversation! Books Mentioned: On Witness and Respair Death to the Soccer God Theft Fairfield County House of Margins Womb City August Lane Paradise Ghalen Tasty Resolution Bloodfire, Baby Mainline Mama Leave Your Mess At Home Greetings from the Baracoota Hotel Authors Mentioned: TV: Love Island House of the Dragon  I Will Find You 💬 Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers: 📸 🎧 https://beacons.ai/tloer 📧Email Us: theleagueofreaderspod@gmail.com 📱Follow us on socials: IG&Threads: @theleagueofreaders Shelbey’s IG&Threads: @shelbeymonae Jess’s IG&Threads: @literaturenoirclub

  8. Jun 16

    Conversation About Book Publishing with Danielle Prielipp

    Welcome back to The League of Extraordinary Readers! 📚✨In this episode, we discuss the book publishing industry with Senior Marketing Director, Danielle Prielipp for the flagship imprint of Simon & Schuster (@SimonBooks). We get into influencer marketing, benefits of indie vs. traditional publishing, her journey into publishing, and more. Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation!🪩 Church Announcements:June: On Witness and Respair by: Jasmyn WardJess’s Reading Retreat: https://slljourneys.com/literature-noir-ghana-experience-2027 Brunchin’ With The Author: https://clyx.com/feed/019aa816-2b87-4b86-823c-be18bae574ff?target=eventTo keep up with Danielle and Simon & Schuster:Instagram/Threads/TikTok: @SimonBooksDanielle Instagram/Threads: @bookpubgal💬 Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers:📸 🎧 https://beacons.ai/tloer📧Email Us: theleagueofreaderspod@gmail.com📱Follow us on socials:IG&Threads: @theleagueofreadersShelbey’s IG&Threads: @shelbeymonaeJess’s IG&Threads: @literaturenoirclub

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A podcast focused on diversifying your reading and letting you in on our voice notes and banter. We'll interview your favorite authors/creators, connect pop culture to literature, and of course laugh.

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  • Creator
    The League of Extraordinary Readers
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Explicit
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