Season 1 | Episode 10

In episode 10 of “The Books en Vogue” podcast, Host Kat Trinidad and author Mateo Askaripour discuss the book “Black Buck”. The story follows Darren, a young black man working in a predominantly white startup where he faces challenges without being tokenized. The podcast gives listeners tips on setting an immersive reading environment and dives into a deleted scene where Darren interviews a black woman for a company position. Askaripour hints at another book releasing next year.
Season 1 | Episode 9

The Books En Vogue Podcast Season 1 | Episode 9: There’s No Way I’d Die First x Lisa Springer x Latesha Dejean 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 […]
Season 1 | Episode 8

The Books En Vogue Podcast Season 1 | Episode 8: Ace of Spades x Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé In this podcast episode, we discuss the book “Ace of Spades” with author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé. The book follows two Black students, Devon and Chiamaka, in their senior year at a prestigious private school. They must come together to stop […]
Season 1 | Episode 7

The Books En Vogue Podcast Season 1 | Episode 7: Ride Or Die x Gail-Agnes Musikavanhu 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. Connect with Gail-Agnes Musikavanhu: Instagram | TikTok | Twitter Podcast Transcript: Speaker 1 (00:01):Give […]
Season 1 | Episode 6

The Books En Vogue Podcast Season 1 | Episode 6: Forged by Blood x Ehigbor Okosun 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. Connect with Ehigbor Okosun: Instagram | TikTok Podcast Transcript: Speaker 1 (00:00):Give me […]
Season 1 | Episode 5

The Books En Vogue Podcast Season 1 | Episode 5: The Other Black Girl x Zakiya Dalila Harris x Seanathan Polidore Fellow reader & podcaster, Seanathan Polidore is here to discuss the upcoming novel-to-tv series, The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris. Sean shares tips for setting the reading mood and even reenacted a […]
Season 1 | Episode 4

The Books En Vogue Podcast Season 1 | Episode 4: That Self-Same Metal x Brittany N. Williams Show Notes: 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 […]
Season 1 | Episode 3

The Books En Vogue Podcast Season 1 | Episode 3: The Comet x W. E. B. Du Bois x Jacques Hunter Fellow reader, Jacques Hunter is here to discuss this 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 […]
Season 1 | Episode 2

The Books En Vogue Podcast Season 1 | Episode 2: Jackal x Erin E. Adams 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. Connect with Erin E. Adams: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Website […]
Season 1 | Episode 1

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.