Well Read Wool

No book review this week—but plenty of book talk! 📚🧶 In this episode of Well Read Wool , we're sharing highlights from recent book events we've attended and why showing up for authors and literary communities matters. We discuss the value of author conversations, independent bookstores, and connecting with fellow readers. We also chat about Mara Brock Akil's highly anticipated new bo...

We're back! 🧶📚 Welcome to the Season 2 premiere of Well Read Wool , the cozy mother-daughter podcast where books and knitting come together. This week, we're catching up on where we've been, including our recent trips to California and the incredible book events we attended in Harlem. Mom shares her latest knitting project—the Yarnkeeper Vest pattern by Wool & Pine—while we talk about what's...

It’s the Season One finale of Well Read Wool ! 🧶📚 In this episode, we share the knitting projects Mom finally finished, talk about the books we’re currently reading, and dive into a review of Leave Your Mess at Home by Tolani Akinola. We discuss the themes, characters, and our overall thoughts on the book while reflecting on an amazing first season of cozy mother-daughter conversations. Thank yo...

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This week on Well Read Wool , we’re recapping all the bookish and knitting adventures! 🧶📚 Mom shares highlights from her trip to the Nash Yarn Fest, while I talk about my experience attending the Kweli Color of Children’s Literature Conference. We also open book mail, chat about our growing book collections, and answer your questions about sock knitting for beginners. Plus, we announce what we’l...

What were Black women reading in the 90s? 📚✨ In this episode of Well Read Wool , we take a nostalgic dive into my mom’s 90s bookshelf — from self-help and anthologies to bold, boundary-pushing erotica, all by Black authors. We talk about how these books shaped her reading life and the impact they still have today. We also chat about the TV shows we’re currently watching, book-to-screen adaptatio...

On this episode of Well Read Wool , we dive into Hoop Session by Aubry J, sharing our thoughts on the story, characters, and overall reading experience. 🏀📚 We also chat about recent book events, take a look at what’s currently on Mom’s shelf, and catch up on all things books and knitting. Expect cozy conversation, honest reactions, and plenty of bookish moments. 📚Books Mentioned: https://amzn.t...

Welcome back to Well Read Wool — the cozy mother-daughter podcast where books and knitting come together. 🧶📚 On this episode of Well Read Wool , we discuss the impact of Walter Mosley, give a quick knitting update (Mom is still on sleeve island 🧶), and dive into a powerful review of Judge Stone by Viola Davis. We explore the realities of navigating high-level spaces as Black women, unpacking th...

Welcome back to Well Read Wool — the cozy mother-daughter podcast where books and knitting come together. 🧶📚 In this week’s episode, we dive into a discussion of Kin by Tayari Jones, exploring the themes, writing style, and our overall thoughts on the novel. We also open some exciting book mail, share a small book haul, and chat about knitting books we’ve been enjoying. Plus, we talk about parti...

🎙️ Episode Two Description Welcome back to Well Read Wool — the cozy mother-daughter podcast where fiber arts and fearless reads collide. 🧶📖 In this episode, we break down common knitting terms for beginners and fellow yarn lovers before diving into our full review of 72 Hours With An Unhinged Menace by Brickhouse. We discuss the chaos, the characters, and what makes this unhinged thriller such...

Welcome to the very first episode of Well Read Wool — a cozy mother-daughter podcast where books and knitting come together. 🧶📖 In this debut episode, we introduce ourselves, share our reading tastes, and talk about why we created a podcast that blends fiber arts and literature. Then we dive into a full review of Dead First by Johnny Compton — discussing themes, characters, writing style, and ou...