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Rachelle Bergstein is a lifestyle writer, author and editor. Her latest book is The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood For All of Us. On today’s show, Annmarie and Rachelle discuss taboo topics from childhood – periods! bras! masturbation! – and how Judy Blume books demystified all of them. 

Episode Sponsors:
McNally Jackson – Independent booksellers with locations in Nolita, Williamsburg, Seaport, Rockefeller, and Downtown Brooklyn. To find your next great read, drop by or shop online at www.mcnallyjackson.com
Women & Children First – A bookstore that understands the transformative power of literature. As intersectional trans-inclusive feminists, we believe books are tools for liberation. Since 1979, we’ve celebrated and amplified   under-represented voices. We offer a welcoming space for learning, dialogue, and reflection, and strive toward a feminist, equitable workplace. Come visit our Chicago location or shop online at womenandchildrenfirst.com.

Judy Blume Titles Mentioned in this Episode:
Deenie
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
Forever…
Then Again, Maybe I Won’t
Blubber
Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great
It's Not the End of the World

Other Titles Mentioned:
The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood For All of Us, by Rachelle Bergstein
Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma, by Claire Dederer
Biography of X, by Catherine Lacey
The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath, by Leslie Jamison

Here’s some 90s music to leave you with: Under the Bridge, by Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Follow Rachelle Bergstein:
Twitter: @RaBergstein
Instagram: @rachellewb
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Emma Copley Eisenberg is a queer writer in Philadelphia, where she co-founded Blue Stoop, a community hub for the literary arts. Her latest book is HOUSEMATES which we talk about today. On today’s show, Emma and Annmarie discuss queer aunties, the magic of road trips, and whether art can actually save our lives.
Episode Sponsors:
The Head & The Hand – A nonprofit independent publisher and community bookstore based in the Kensington/Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, where we’re committed to serving as a launchpad for the next generation of local writers. We strive to create innovative relationships between authors and their audiences, and we publish and stock writing with the power to both entertain and spark change. Come visit or find us online at theheadandthehand.com.
Women & Children First – A bookstore that understands the transformative power of literature. As intersectional trans-inclusive feminists, we believe books are tools for liberation. Since 1979, we’ve celebrated and amplified under-represented voices. We offer a welcoming space for learning, dialogue, and reflection, and strive toward a feminist, equitable workplace. Come visit our Chicago location or shop online at womenandchildrenfirst.com.

Titles Mentioned in this Episode:
Housemates, by Emma Copley Eisenberg
The Third Rainbow Girl: The Long Life of a Double Murder in Appalachia, by Emma Copley Eisenberg
Nicotine, by Nell Zinks
The Girls of Slender Means, Murial Spark
All This Could Be Different, by Sarah Thankham Mathews
Sophie's Choice, by William Styron
Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott
A Grace Paley Reader: Stories, Essays, and Poetry
Blue Stoop, a home for Philly writers
Learn more about Emma Goldman’s ice cream parlor here
Jordan Kisner podcast Thresholds

Follow Emma Copley Eisenberg:
Twitter: @frumpenberg
Instagram: @frumpenberg
emmacopleyeisenberg.com
Photo credit: Kenzi Crash
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R.O. Kwon is the author of the nationally bestselling novel The Incendiaries, which was named a best book of the year by more than forty publications. On today’s show, Annmarie and R.O. discuss her new book, Exhibit, an exhilarating novel that’s been called “the sexiest book of the year.” They also talk about photography, the torture and timelessness of ballet, and what it means for women to put voice to their desires both in and out of the bedroom.

Episode Sponsors:
Duende District – We make tiny bookstores for & by people of color— where all are welcome. What you'll find at each Duende District is a lovingly curated selection of new & used adult & children's books by authors of color in English & Spanish. Each boutique partnership offers a uniquely crafted & inviting literary space focused on engaging communities of color, while also inviting all people to participate in the experience. Visit our locations in Albuquerque & Brooklyn, or find us online at duendedistrict.com.
Loyalty Bookstores – A Black, Asian, and Queer owned bookstore, which aims to be the Mid-Atlantic’s neighborhood spot for books, gifts, and programming. At Loyalty, we highlight the diverse voices and creatives who make our communities great. We work to create an inclusive, welcoming environment because, well, books are home. Visit our DC and Silver Spring locations or find us online at loyaltybookstores.com.
Yu and Me Books – A bookstore / café / and bar that showcases strong, diverse voices, with a focus on immigrant stories, in a space where we can dream together, strive for change, and push systems closer to justice. Come to our NYC location to sip, read, and share amazing conversations, or find us online at yuandmebooks.com.

Titles Mentioned in this Episode:
Exhibit, by R.O. Kwon
The Incendiaries, by R.O. Kwon
Kink: Stories, edited by Garth Greenwell and R.O. Kwon
Small Rain, by Garth Greenwell

Follow R.O. Kwon:
Twitter: @rokwon
Instagram: @ro.kwon
ro-kwon.com
Photo credit: Jesse Dittmar
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Nicola Yoon is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing, Everything, Everything, and The Sun Is Also a Star, and she was the first Black woman to hit #1 on the New York Times Young Adult bestseller list. On today’s show, Nicola and Annmarie discuss Nicola’s new adult book, One of Our Kind, “a terrifying and thought-provoking look at what it means to be truly free in America.” They also talk about Black joy, pursuing dreams, and also why it’s totally fine when your kids want to dye their hair blue.

Episode Sponsors:
Annabelle’s Book Club LA – A highly curated collection of books and gifts with a modern point of view. Founded by 17-year-old Annabelle Chang, this YA-focused bookstore aims to spark imagination, inspire connection, and bring joy to people of all ages. Stop or find us online at annabellesbookclubla.com.
Rep Club – A bookshop and creative space curated by Blackness in Los Angeles, California. Named one of Issa Rae's "favorite places in Los Angeles," this Black, queer, and woman-owned space hosts bookish events  and can help you find your next 5-star read. Wherever you are, shop online at rep.club. For a limited time, listeners can get 10% off your next read with code WILD at checkout! 

Books by Nicola Yoon:
Everything, Everything
The Sun Is Also a Star
Instructions for Dancing
One of Our Kind
Blackout, by Nicola Yoon, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Nic Stone
Whiteout, by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon 

If you’re looking for a throwback karaoke song, here’s Making Love Out of Nothing at All, by Air Supply. 

Follow Nicola Yoon:
Facebook: NicolaYoonWriter
Twitter: @NicolaYoon
Instagram: @nicolayoon
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Jacquelyn Mitchard is the best-selling author of 23 books, including A Very Inconvenient Scandal, The Good Son, and The Deep End of the Ocean, which was the inaugural selection for Oprah Winfrey’s book club. In today’s episode, Jacquelyn and Annmarie talk about the opportunities and challenges of balancing motherhood and the writing life, finding character names in cemeteries, and how no story is ever truly complete until the reader is holding the author’s hand.

Episode Sponsors:

Aesop’s Fable – An independent bookshop in Holliston, Massachusetts with a focus on inspiring creativity and growth in readers of all ages. Stop by or shop online at aesopsfable.com.

Brewster Book Store – A full-service independent shop filled to the brim with books, toys, games, greeting cards, and gifts. We’ve been matching readers with books for over 40 years, and we’re proud of our collection of Cape Cod books, our extensive children's section, and our wide selection of books for readers of all tastes and ages. We believe books have the power to change lives. Come in or shop online at brewsterbookstore.com.


A Small Selection of Books by Jacquelyn Mitchard:

A Very Inconvenient Scandal
The Deep End of the Ocean
The Good Son
A Theory of Relativity

Films Mentioned in this Episode:

Wuthering Heights – Here’s a clip from the 1992 version starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche.

Here’s a trailer for North by Northwest.

Here’s a clip from the film Glory.

Here’s the trailer for American Fiction.

Finally, if you’re a writer and want to journey with Jacquelyn Mitchard along the Mediterranean Sea this fall, learn more HERE. 

Follow Jacquelyn Mitchard:
Facebook: jacquelyn.mitchard
Twitter: @JackieMitchard
Instagram: @jacquelynmitchard
Goodreads: jacquelyn_mitchard
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Alua Arthur is the most visible and active death doula working in America today. She’s a recovering attorney and the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization. Her TED Talk titled, “Why Thinking About Death Helps You Live a Better Life,” has over 1.5 million views. In today’s episode, Annmarie and Alua discuss Briefly Perfectly Human, Alua’s life-changing, soul-gathering memoir. They also discuss how talking about death can help all of us live better lives. 

Episode Sponsors:

Octavia’s Bookshelf – An independent bookstore in Pasadena, California where readers of all walks of life can enjoy our store full of books written by BIPOC writers. Octavia’s Bookshelf is a place to find your new BFF inside a book, a space to find community, enjoy a cup of coffee, read, relax, find unique and specially curated products from artisans from around the world and in our neighborhood. Stop by or shop online at octaviasbookshelf.com.

Rep Club – A bookshop and creative space curated by Blackness in Los Angeles, California. Named one of Issa Rae's "favorite places in Los Angeles," this Black, queer, and woman-owned space hosts bookish events    and can help you find your next 5-star read. Wherever you are, shop online at rep.club. For a limited time, listeners can get 10% off your next read with code WILD at checkout! 

Titles Discussed in this Episode:

Briefly Perfectly Human, by Alua Arthur
Middlesex, by Jeffrey Eugenides
Conscious Grieving, by Claire Bidwell Smith
Love on the Scottish Spring Isle, by Beatrice Bradshaw
Fathers and Sons, by Howard Cunnell


Follow Alua Arthur:
Instagram: @going_with_grace
Twitter: @goinggracefully
Facebook: @goingwgrace
goingwithgrace.com











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