The Books en Vogue Podcast

In this podcast episode, the host introduces the book "The Getaway" by Lamar Giles. The book is set in a near future where the world outside of a vacation resort called Karloff Country is in chaos. The rich people who built the resort flee to it as a luxury doomsday bunker, expecting the protagonist, Jay, and others to continue providing service even as society breaks down. The host and...

Welcome to Season 2! In this podcast episode, the host discusses the children's book "La Noche Before Three Kings Day" with author Sheila Coln-Bagley. The book follows a Puerto Rican family on the eve of the Epiphany, as they prepare for the arrival of the Three Kings. The host and author discuss tips for setting a reading mood, the celebratory vibe of the book, the illustrations, an...

In this podcast episode, the host introduces the book "Black Buck" by Mateo Askaripour. The book follows a young Black man named Darren who works at a Starbucks in Brooklyn but is offered a position at a startup company by a white CEO. Darren becomes the only Black person in the company and faces challenges as he tries to succeed without being tokenized. The host and author discuss tips...

In this podcast episode, the host and guest discuss the book "There's No Way I'll Die First" by Lisa Springer. The book is a young adult horror novel set in a creepy mansion on Halloween. The guest, Latesha Dejean, shares her thoughts on the book and how it kept her up all night. The host and special guest then discusses tips for setting the reading mood, including engaging the s...

In this podcast episode, we discuss the book "Ace of Spades" with author Faridah bk-ymd. The book follows two Black students, Devon and Chiamaka, in their senior year at a prestigious private school. They must come together to stop an anonymous entity from spreading their secrets. The host and special guest discuss techniques for setting the mood while reading the book, such as watching...

Author, Gail-Agnes Musikavanhu is here to discuss debut novel Ride Or Die . Gail-Agnes shares tips for setting the reading mood and even reenacted a favorite scene from the book with me. You can find this episodes transcript on the Books en Vogue website: https://booksenvogue.com/2023/09/26/season-1-episode-7/ Connect with Gail-Agnes Musikavanhu: Instagram | TikTok | Twitter Connect with Books en...

Debut author, Ehigbor Okosun is here to discuss Forged by Blood. Ehigbor shares tips for setting the reading mood and even reenacted a favorite scene from the book with me. You can find this episodes transcript on the Books en Vogue website: https://booksenvogue.com/2023/09/19/season-1-episode-6/ . Connect with Ehigbor Okosun: Instagram | TikTok Connect with Books en Vogue: Instagram | Website | M...

Fellow reader & podcaster, Seanathan Polidore is here to discuss the upcoming novel-to-tv series, The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris. Seanathan shares tips for setting the reading mood and even reenacted a favorite scene from the book with me. You can find this episodes transcript on the Books en Vogue website: https://booksenvogue.com/2023/09/12/season-1-episode-5 Connect with Seana...

Author, Brittany N. Williams is here to discuss her historical fantasy YA novel, That Self-Same Metal. This book is perfect for fans of the Orisha, William Shakespeare, fairies, and historical fantasy. Brittany shares tips for setting the reading mood and reenacts a favorite scene from the book. You can find this episodes transcript on the Books en Vogue website: https://booksenvogue.com/2023/09/0...

Fellow reader, Jacques Hunter is here to discuss the classic novel, The Comet by W. E. B. Du Bois. This book is perfect for fans of Afrofuturism. Jacques shares tips for setting the reading mood and reenacts a favorite scene from the book. You can find this episodestranscript on the Books en Vogue website: https://booksenvogue.com/2023/08/29/season-1-episode-3/ . Connect with Jacques Hunter Instag...

Author Erin E. Adams is here to discuss her debut novel, Jackal. This book is perfect for spooky season. Erin shares tips for setting the reading mood and reenacts a favorite scene from the book. You can find this episodes transcript on the Books en Vogue website: https://booksenvogue.com/2023/08/20/season-1-episode-2/ . Connect with Erin E. Adams: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Website Connect...

Author Kelis Rowe is here to discuss her debut novel, Finding Jupiter. This summer romance is set in Memphis, Tennessee. Kelis shares tips for setting the reading mood and reenacts a favorite scene from the book. You can find this episodes transcript on the Books en Vogue website: https://booksenvogue.com/2023/08/15/season-1-episode-1/ Connect with Kelis Rowe: LinkTree | Website Connect with Books...

The Books en Vogue Podcast is a brand new listening experience all about immersive reading and helping avid and reluctant readers alike imagine book characters like never before. Listen to this brief introduction to The Books en Vogue Podcast, hosted by Kat Trinidad. This seasonal podcast debuts August 2023! Follow @booksenvogue online and subscribe to The Books en Vogue Podcast wherever you liste...