The Books en Vogue Podcast

This episode debuts this podcasts first non-fiction title with a live recording alongside a studio audience. With special guest and debut author, Smile Trinidad, readers learn intentional ways to engage all senses and set the reading mood for discovering intimate stories meant to inspire.Listen to the full episode. Now streaming on the ALIVE Podcast Network App. Watch the live footage of this epis...

This episode highlights a fantasy romance novel starring witches and vampires and dramatizes an empowering scene from the book. With special guest author, Mikayla D. Hornedo, readers learn practical ways to engage all senses and set the reading mood.Shop the candles mentioned in this episode: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MikaylaDHornedo  Connect with Mikayla D. Hornedo: mikayladho...

This episode spotlights the mystery thriller,  The Grand Paloma Resort by Cleyvis Natera.  The author shared a reenacted glimpse into one incident causing trouble in paradise with tips for setting the reading mood for diving  in a beachy read sure to heat up your imagination this winter season.Connect with Cleyvis Natera:   InstagramConnect with Books en Vogue: I...

This episode spotlights the Isekai style fantasy,  A Certain Slant of Light by C.P. Du Toit.  The author shared a glimpse into book one of this forthcoming trilogy with tips for setting the reading mood for entering another world and even reenacted a scene from the newly crowned queens chambers. Connect with C.P. Du Toit:   InstagramConnect with Books en Vogue: I...

This episode spotlights the middle grade detective, Opal Watson: Private Eye by Brittany J. Thurman.  The author shared this podcast series to novel adaptation along with tips for setting the reading mood and even reenacted a buzzing airport scene from the book. Connect with Brittany J. Thurman:   @britjanee (Instagram) | britjanee (Facebook) |  @authorbrittanyjt...

This episode spotlights the sapphic vampire duology,  This Ravenous Fate & Our Vicious Descent by Hayley Dennings.  Book two of this duo was published earlier this week! In celebration of publication week, the author shared tips for setting the reading mood for a Harlem Renaissance vibe and even reenacted a jailhouse interrogation scene from the book. Connect with Hayley Denning...

This bonus episode spotlights the spicy Greek mythology retelling of the god of the dead,  Of Prophecies and Pomegranates by T.C. Kraven.  In celebration of publication day, the author shared tips for setting the reading mood for a dramatic dark introspective vibe and even reenacted dialogue introduction spoken by The Fates. Connect with T.C. Kraven:  Instagram |&nbsp...

This episode spotlight the mysterious speculative fiction,  Needy Little Things by Channelle Desamours.  In this episode the author shared tips for setting the reading mood for a sensory heavy tale of a teenage psychic and even reenacted an after school scene from the book. Connect with Channelle Desamours: Instagram | ThreadsConnect with Books en Vogue: Instagra...

This is a special bonus episode in celebration of todays publication day!  Love Not Required by Talia Basma is available everywhere books are sold!  In this episode this debut romance contemporary author shared tips for setting the cozy autumn reading mood for an immersive literary experience and even reenacted a mother/ daughter scene from the book. Connect with Talia Basma: &...

This episode spotlights, the science fiction fantasy novel, Stars Like Acid by Marissa Lupe. In this episode the author shared tips for setting the reading mood for an immersive out-of-this-world literary experience and even reenacted a luxe scene from the book. Connect with Marissa Lupe: Instagram Connect with Books en Vogue: Instagram | Website 

This is a bonus episode in celebration of publication day! This episode spotlights the YA mystery/thriller novel Through Our Teeth by Pamela N. Harris, now available everywhere books are sold and/or borrowed. In this episode the author shared tips for setting the reading mood for a thrilling  intentional literary experience and even reenacted a heart-pounding scene from the book. Lets wi...

This episode spotlights, the first novel of a paranormal/fantasy romance trilogy entitled, Living Legend by Allie Shante . In this episode the author shared tips for setting the reading mood for a discerning romance reader  and even reenacted a flirty scene from the book. Connect with Allie Shante:  Instagram | TikTokConnect with Books en Vogue: Instagram |&...

This episode in celebration of the last week of Black August spotlights, the debut self-published novel, Love Be Damned by Briana Garrett . This novel is a love letter to the Black sitcoms of the 90s. In this episode the author shared tips for setting the reading mood for this romantic fantasy and even reenacted a heavenly scene from the book. Connect with Briana Garrett: Instagram ...

This is a special bonus episode in celebration of todays publication day!  Roar of the Lambs by Jamison Shea is available everywhere books are sold! In this episode the author shared tips for setting the reading mood for this mystery thriller and even reenacted a non-spoiler scene from the book. Lets wish this title a happy book birthday by ensuring our local libraries and independent bo...

This episode features the 13 short story speculative/ horror collection, Unshod, Cackling, and Naked  by Tamika Thompson. The author shared tips for setting the reading mood such as having a fur-baby within petting distance and even reenacted a scene from the book highlighting a heart pounding scene involving the elderly and pets.Connect with Tamika Thompson: Website | Instagra...

Kicking off the second full week of Black August with this special holiday podcast episode guest starring author, Fabienne Josaphat!  This episode presents a novel centering a historical revolutionary group from the 1960s, activism, and self-discovery. The author shared tips for setting the reading mood such as a nice glass of Vermouth and even reenacted a scene from the book highlighting a f...

Kicking off the first full week of Black August with this bonus podcast episode guest starring author, Rachel Howzell Hall and her young adult romantasy debut novel, The Last One. In this episode we share tips for setting the reading mood, reenacted a dreamy scene from the book, and shared pre-order perks for the sequel releasing later this month.Connect with Rachel Howzell Hall : Website&nbs...

J.R. Rice joins us on his debut's anniversary to talk about his re-imagined Catcher and the Rye inspired novel, Broken Pencils.  In this episode, the guest speaker offered advice on how to create an immersive reading experience, and even acted out a passage from the book with themes of mental illness, law enforcement encounters, and the aftermath of a chaotic prom night!Connect with J.R. Rice...

Tatiana Obey joins us to talk about her Black and Japanese cultural fusion novel, Sistah Samurai, offer advice on how to create an engaging reading environment, and even act out a cheeky passage from the book!Connect with Tatiana Obey : Instagram | Threads | TikTok | BluSky | Twitter Connect with Books en Vogue: Instagram | Website&n...

Author Darcie Little Badger is here to discuss the novel, Sheine Lende: A Prequel to Elatsoe.  The discussion covers the book's setting in 1970s Texas, the main character's ability to raise the ghosts of animals, and the story's focus on the main character's search for her missing mother, while touching on the historical context of the Lipan Apache people during that time period. Darcie also...

With author Verde Arzu as my special guest, I'm thrilled to kick off Season 3 | Episode 1 of The Books en Vogue Podcast! Verde Arzu joins us to talk about her debut novel, Rainbow, offer advice on how to create a comfortable reading environment, and even act out an explosive passage from the book! Connect with Verde Arzu : Instagram | TikTok | BluSky | FaceBook Connect with Books en Vogue: Instagr...

In this special Halloween episode Kat Trinidad and author Michele Tracy Berger discusses the short story collection "Doll Seed".The stories collected in "Doll Seed" span several genres of speculative fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and magical realism, and feature female characters of color. As an example of how to get into the spirit of the book, Berger suggests reflecting on...

In this podcast episode, the host introduces the book "No One Dies Yet" by Kobby Ben Ben. The book is set in Ghana during the "Year of Return" initiative, where a Black protagonist explores the queer underground scene while a serial killer is on the loose. The author discusses techniques for setting the reading mood, such as reading during the day and using calming sounds like...

In this podcast episode, the host introduces the book All the Fighting Parts by Hannah V. Sawyerr and discusses tips for setting a reading mood. The guest, Isatta @DearBLoveMe, provides a summary of the book, which follows a teenage girl named Amina who becomes withdrawn and scared to speak. The host and guest then discuss various sensory elements that can enhance the reading experience, such as m...

In this podcast episode, the host introduces a book called "Lore of the Wilds" and discusses tips for setting a reading mood. The author of the book, Analeigh Sbrana, joins the discussion and shares that the book is a romantic fantasy with cozy elements and dark twists. The host and author discuss various ways to engage the senses while reading, such as having a hot beverage, listening t...