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.

  1. 07/06/2020

    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

  2. 07/01/2020

    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 :)

  3. 06/22/2020

    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?

  4. 06/16/2020

    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

  5. 06/09/2020

    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

  6. 06/01/2020

    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 :)

  7. 05/27/2020

    Episode 9: Books from the Dollar Tree?!

    On this episode I'm talking all about my Dollar Tree haul! I  found five books that I've added to my TBR (To Be Read) stack and I'll tell you all about them. Plus, I  got a surprise call from my local library and I  have an AMAZING Etsy small business to spotlight this week :) Small Bookish Business Spotlight: XOMarissaDesigns Books Mentioned:  My Dark Vanessa Amanda Wakes Up Don't I Know You The Hike Pilgrimage: My Search for the Real Pope Francis  Things I'm Seeing Without You Chat with me on Instagram and Goodreads @FrankiesMamaReads

  8. 05/18/2020

    Episode 8: Is It Summertime Yet??

    Every Tuesday new amazing books are published. This week I'm talking about books that are set to be published this summer! Check out the books on Goodreads using the links below. Small Business Shoutout: Hannah Bean Candles Books Mentioned:  The Damned by Renee Ahdieh The Last Flight by Julie Clark Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia Not Like the Movies by Kerry Winfrey One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London The Last Wife by Karen Hamilton The End of Her by Shari Lapena When She Was Good by Michael Robotham  Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia Louisiana Lucky by Julie Pennell Bear Necessity by James Gould-Bourn The Bright Side Sanctuary for Animals by Becky Mandelbaum

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A podcast about all the books Frankie's Mama (also known as Jess) reads. Yes, even some children's books.

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  • Creator
    Jessica Edgar
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jessica Edgar
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    Frankie's Mama Reads