Pouring Over Books

Send us Fan Mail In today's Episode, LaShawn talks about what she PLANS on reading this summer including 10 books on her personal summer TBR. The quesiton as always is will she stick to the plan? Programming notes and summer plans also discussed.  Books Mentioned in this Episode Unbound by Peyton Corrine  https://bookshop.org/a/106568/9781668219423 The Odyssey By Homer https://bookshop.org/a/...

Send us Fan Mail On today's Episode, LaShawn talks about her favorite books of 2026 SO FAR, what she read while she was down with a sickness for 7 days and what's on her TBR for this week.  Books Mentioned in this Episode  Tender is the Flesh Agustina Bazterrica https://bookshop.org/a/106568/9781982150921 DireBound by Sable Sorrensen https://bookshop.org/a/106568/9780316601382 You and Me...

Send us Fan Mail On today's Episode, LaShawn talks about the Books she read in May,( including some long awaited reviewsO  what's books are on her radar for June( spoiler, romance and literary fiction ) and and what her personal TBR looks like. Yes, LaShawn is sticking to a TBR for the month. Find out how it worked for her last month and what's on this month's list.  She also g...

Send us Fan Mail   Its offically summer reading season! Today on Pouring Over Books, LaShawn shares a preview of her summer reading guide, highlighting 28 books across various genres, and provides insights into her current reading list and favorites for the season. The 2026 FREE Complete Summer Reading Guide can be found Here.  Summer Guide Preview Books Score By Kennedy Ryan Yesteryear By Caro Cl...

Send us Fan Mail One of The questions most frequently asked of Lashawn ( as recently as last week) is how does she read multiple books at once? So in this episode re-run LaShawn shares her reading system, which allows her to read multiple titles simultaneously. The conversation also touches on the recent controversy surrounding digital ownership of Kindle books and Amazon's policies. LaShawn...

Send us Fan Mail   LaShawn talks about what she read in April, her recent book reviews, books on her radar for May, summer reading plans and an attempt at an acutal  organzied TBR  Support the show Join the Pouring Over Books Bookclub . We are reading Toni Morrison in 2026.  Follow  LaShawn on IG @lashawnwiltz and Threads @lashawnwiltz Substack: Letters From LaShawn  

Send us Fan Mail In this episode LaShawn is  talking about the bookish conversations online that she is  am officially tired of having. From whether audiobooks “count,” to the constant question of how people read so many books, to the way we talk about romance and who gets labeled as “smut”, she's getting into all of it. This isn’t just a rant (okay, maybe a little), but more of a real conver...

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode of the Pouring Over Books Podcast, LaShawn talks to Nicole Blades about her latest novel Would I Lie To You, a thrilling spy next door story  about a high stakes cat burgler who is given one last job before you can retire.  They talk about her writing process, developing this character and the book, joy hunting and more. Plus she talks about what's next and a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn  discusses a few of her favorite Black Romance Novels and why you should read them all.  00:00 Valentine's Day Reflections and Exciting News 01:21 Celebrating Black Love Stories 02:14 Book Recommendations: A Duke by Default 04:19 Book Recommendations: You Made a Fool Out of Death 05:41 Book Recommendations: The Art of the Scandal...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, LaShawn discusses some of her favorite most recommended Memoirs , an upcoming milestone birthday, what she is currently reading and what's next on her TBR. Books Mentioned in this episode The Meaning of Mariah Carey   Will by Will Smith Educated by Tara Westover   Becoming by Michelle Obama Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Spare by Prince Harry I know...

Send us Fan Mail Summary LaShawn shares thoughts on a few books she read in March including literary fiction, dark romance, new releases and more. Then she talks about what books she is looking forward to in April plus what she is currently loving and reading.  Books Mentioned in this Episode Kin by Tayari Jones    Across the vanishing sky by Catherine Cowles   Hunt the villain by rina Kent  The N...

Send us Fan Mail   On today's episode, Lashawn discusses her most anticipated upcoming spring book releases that she thinks you should add to your TBR, what she is currently reading and what she is currently obsessed with.  Books Mentioned in Today's Episode American Fantasy by Emma Staube  Rites of the Starling bY Devny Perry  Yesteryear Caro Clair Burke  Witch Queen Rising by Savannah...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Pouring Over Books, LaShawn  shares her obsession with Jane Austen retellings, exploring various modern adaptations of classics like Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion, and Emma. She discusses her favorite books, themes, and the importance of reading classics to understand modern literature. Plus what she is currently reading....

Send us Fan Mail   This week, LaShawn  shares her favorite audiobook platforms, recent reads,  her book club activities,and thoughts on ACOTAR 6. Platforms mentioned in this episode Audible LibroFM Deal use code SWITCH Chirp Everand Apple   Libby app Books Mentioned in this Episode ACOTAR 6 and 7 Kin By Tayari Jones Song of Solomon By Toni Morrison  Missed Connections Tia Williams The Redo List De...

Send us Fan Mail It's a new month, and LaShawn is discussing why she read 19 books in February but is only discussing 4 of them, new books on her radar for March and what bookish thing she is currently loving.  Books Mentioned in this Episode. The Arcaine Inheritance. By Kamilah Cole  Daggermouth by HM wolfe If I ruled the world by Amy Dubois Barnett Sula By Toni Morrison  Lake Effect By Cynt...

Send us Fan Mail Today, LaShawn discusses her love for the Romantasy genre, particularly Black Romantasy books since it is Black History Month. She critiques the derogatory term 'fairy smut' and addresses the elitism surrounding literature, emphasizing the importance of escapism in reading. LaShawn highlights the lack of diversity in Romantasy literature and shares her favorite book reco...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast, LaShawn discusses the alarming rise of book censorship in the United States, particularly targeting works by Black authors. She highlights five significant books by Black women that have faced bans and restrictions, emphasizing the importance of these narratives in understanding the Black experience. The conversation also touches...

Send us Fan Mail v In this episode, LaShawn talks about how she got over two reading slumps in January,  and celebrates Black History Month by emphasizing the importance of amplifying Black voices in literature with 5 new books by Black Authors coming out in February. She also reflects on her current reads and the impact of maintaining a reading journal, which has deepened her understanding of the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Pouring Over Books , LaShawn shares five books to read in times of resistance — stories that challenge power, question truth, and remind us why paying attention matters. From censorship to memory to survival, these picks show how reading can be both an escape and a quiet act of defiance. Books Mentioned in this Episode  Octavia Butler –  Parable of the Sower Cit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Pouring Over Books Podcast,  LaShawn  reflects on her reading goals for the year, particularly her intention to read three classic novels. She discusses the ongoing debate in the literary community about what it means to be 'well-read' and shares her personal list of five accessible classics,  and explains why each book is worth reading. LaShawn al...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of the Pouring Over Books Podcast, LaShawn discusses her chaotic reading life, the struggle to finish books, and her love for romance novels. She emphasizes that Romance Novels MUST HAVE A HAPPILY EVER AFTER, contrary to recent chatter on the book internet.  She then shares her most anticipated romance novels for 2026.   Books Mentioned on this Podcast Slanting To...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year! Catch up with LaShawn as she discusses her reading goals for 2026 and her most anticipated books for 2026.   Books Mentioned in this Episode The Odyssey By Homer The Love Songs By WE B Dubois The Missed Connection By Tia Williams   The First Time I saw him Laura Dav e Kin By Tayari Jones The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez   Rites of the Starling By Devney Perry   Fur...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Pouring Over a Books podcast, LaShawn shares her top 10 books. She discusses the emotional depth of character-driven stories and highlights the importance of diverse narratives in literature. LaShawn also shares her current reads and looks ahead to her bookish goals for 2026, encouraging listeners to join her in exploring the works of Toni Morrison in the Po...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Pouring Over Books podcast  LaShawn eflects on her holiday season, discusses the books she has DNF'd (Did Not Finish) throughout the year, and shares insights into her Process for a DNF.   She emphasizes the importance of understanding why certain books didn't resonate with her and expresses her intention to revisit some of them in the future. Addi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Pouring Over  Books podcast, LaShawn discusses the lack of diversity among the winners of the recent Goodreads Choice Awards, emphasizing the need for more representation of authors of color. LaShawn shares her thoughts on various categories, including fiction, historical fiction, romance, and young adult fiction, while also discussing her current reads and...