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SOS Library

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Save Our Souls Library (aka SOS Library) is a podcast that candidly discusses books without the pomp and circumstance (and expertise) of normal book reviewers. It's just three gals from Queens, New York giving their honest opinion on the good, the bad, the overhyped, and the underrated.

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BONUS - SOS Library's Field Trip to Seven's Up 01.06.2023 22:02

Find out why half of us were dying in our recent group outing to Seven's Up - a live poetry reading featuring Sarah Kay, Anis Mojgani, Clint Smith, and Hanif Abdurraqib. Listen in as we discuss the artists and their poetry, annoying and rude students, and the painful uncomfortable chairs. Definitely check out all these amazing aritsts and their works below: Sarah Kay Anis Mojgani Clint Smith H...

05. They Can't Kill Us (With the Parallels) Until They Kill Us (With More Parallels) 21.05.2023 1:15:29

Hold on to your bookworm hats, because episode 5 of SOS Library is here, and it's hotter than a fresh cup of NYC coffee! This time, your Queens girls are unleashing their thoughts on They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us by Hanif Abdurraqib. Featuring a special guest, we dive into lyrical brilliance of these musical essays, share favorite musical artists, and talk about more literary goodn...

04. The Unfortunates, Followed By More Unfortunate Self-Insert Fanfiction Publications 21.04.2023 1:02:00

Welcome to SOS Library, episode 4, where three Queens girls spill the tea on our latest book club pick, The Unfortunates by JK Chukwu. But wait, there's more! We also share our thoughts on self-insert fanfiction publications. We judge. :) If that's not enough to satisfy your literary cravings, we also dish about episode 3 of Pachinko. Join us as we chat about the latest plot developments,...

03. Trust Us, Pachinko May Disappoint 21.03.2023 54:48

In this episode, we dive into the world of literature with a honest look at "Trust" by Hernan Diaz, dissect episode 2 of "Pachinko" on Apple TV and go through our personal book recommendations from February. Join us as we discuss the themes and characters in "Trust", the TV adaptation of "Pachinko", and our own literary adventures. We share our thoughts on w...

02. I Love You A Holly Jolly Diwali So Mochi it Makes Me Want to Tear My Hair Out. PACHINKO! 22.02.2023 1:08:44

Join the SOS Library as we chat about our latest reads and share personal stories of our first kisses. We tie these experiences into our discussions of two heartwarming books - "A Holly Jolly Diwali" by Sonya Lalli and "I Love You So Mochi" by Sarah Kuhn.   In addition, we give our thoughts on the book-to-screen adaptation of "Pachinko" by Apple TV, including the challenges of adapting a book...

01. Worlds Smallest Book Club Finishes the 2022 Popsugar Reading Challenge So You Don't Have To 20.01.2023 57:15

Tired of Goodreads and Daddy Bezos? Enter SOS Library – a homegrown group of gals who love the library and independent owned bookstores. We’re saving our souls (and yours) every month with book reviews from the heart. We’re kicking this off by chatting about the books we’ve read last year and what we’re picking up this year – join us! Links mentioned in the episode:  2022 Pop Sugar Reading Ch...